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Barnes — Gombar

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TORONTO - Anna Marie Barnes and John Stephen Gombar were united in marriage on June 21 on the beach at the Hilton Key Largo Florida.The bride is the daughter of Paul and Joann Barnes of Toronto. The groom is the son of John and Donna Gombar of Wintersville.The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore an all-lace gown with crystal straps and embellishments.Andrea Anderson served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Kelsey Bartoletti, Julie Paul, Cara Lion, cousin of the groom, and Rain Johns, niece of the bride. Junior bridesmaids were Ixy Barnes and Coda Johns, nieces of the ...

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McElroy

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EAST SPRINGFIELD - Ron and Rayelene McElroy are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today.A dinner with family and friends will be held.He is the son of the late William and Leona McElroy and late stepmother Sally McElroy. She is the daughter of the late Sherman and Agnes Stone.The are the owners and operators of Ron's Auto Sales of East Springfield, which they started in 1980.They have four children - William, Clifford, Ronda Weaver and Ronnie.There are 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. William Needham

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STEUBENVILLE -William and Angeline Needham of Steubenville celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Thursday.They were married on Oct. 29, 1960, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Follansbee.He retired from the payroll department at the Weirton Steel Co. She was employed for many years as a furniture salesperson.They have four children: Daniel of Scarborough, Maine; Loretta Flinn of Galloway, N.J.; Cynthia Ordille of Brigantine, N.J.; and Thomas of Fort Mill, S.C. There are nine grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fiala

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TORONTO - Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fiala of Toronto celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on Wednesday.The couple were married on Oct. 28, 1964, in Bray's Chapel in Toronto.The son of the late Vernon James and Gertrude Fiala, he was a partner in the former Twin Oaks Lumber Co. and has been the owner of F&M Coal Co. since 1970 with his son, Edward Lee, now as a partner.The daughter of the late Howard and Mary Jane Francis, she is active at Bell Chapel United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill.They have two sons: Edward Lee of Bloomingdale and Wayne of Irondale. There are several ...

Mr. and Mrs. Wade Steele Jr.

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TORONTO - Wade and Dolores Steele of Toronto celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 15 with a family dinner.They were married Oct. 15, 1955, at St. Francis Church in Toronto with Monsignor Angelo Cappelli officiating.He is the son of the late Wade and Garnetta Steele and is a retiree of Titanium Metals.She is the daughter of the late Frank and Anne Yanklowski.They are the parents of three children, Rosellen Adams, Debby Mazeall and Tom. There are four grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. James Bateman

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CADIZ - Mr. and Mrs. James W. Bateman are celebrating their 68th wedding anniversary today.Bateman and the former Norma K. Lockhart were united in marriage on Oct. 25, 1947, by the Rev. Middleton at his home in Georges Run.She is the daughter of the late Joseph and Mae Lockhart.The son of the late Edmond and Lena Bateman, he worked for Teramana Brothers for many years as service manager at Twin State Motors, and he retired from Koppers Co. in Follansbee..The couple have four children: Linda Landis of Canal Winchester, Ohio; Mary Jo Fisher of Jewett; Jim of Pleasant Hill; and Robin Martin ...