Local couples mark wedding anniversaries in Elyria area
Mc and Mrs Ernest Braden observed their 42nd wedding anniversary at a family cookout. They were married July 3, 1939 in Ashland Kentucky by Rev G F Thomas. They live at 440 Concord Ave since 196? and have three grandchildren. Mr Braden retired from General Industries. Mrs Braden works for Elyria Department of Education Cafeteria. They attend First United Presbyterian Church. The Braden children are James in Elyria and Thomas in Wellington. Also noted are the Lewis Swan silver anniversary celebrated while vacationing in Alabama. Swan, an electrician with Fisher Body GM, and his wife Annie, reside in Elyria and attend Second Baptist Church. They have two children Aaron and Lydia Ron. Other items include Mr and Mrs Joseph LeMasters 40th anniversary with reception at Nazarene Church. married June 21, 1941 in Wheeling WV. They live at 209 Ninth St for 25 years. LeMasters retired from U S Steel shipping. Mrs LeMasters enjoys plants and latchbook. They are members of Elyria Church of the Nazarene and have seven grandchildren. Finally Mr and Mrs Andrew Petras celebrated 40th anniversary with a surprise picnic. married June 28 1941 at St Michaels Greek Catholic Church Dunmore Pennsylvania. They reside at 41849 Debra Drive for 18 years. Petras is retired from Elyria Foundry. Mrs Petras retired from Fisher Body. interests include cards and travel. They have two children Robert Petras Elyria and Mrs Ted Leczo of Pittsburgh with two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Irene) Braden
G. F. Thomas
Ashland
Concord Ave
Braden
General Industries
Elyria Department of Education
First United Presbyterian Church
James Braden
Elyria
Thomas Braden
Wellington
Lewis
Annie) Swan
Alabama
Meridian
Miss
Swan
Fisher Body Division
General Motors
Second Baptist Church
Aaron
Lydia Ron
Joseph LeMasters
Nazarene Church
Lorain
Geraldine Conway
North Street Methodist Church
Wheeling
W. Va
E. Wesley Woodruff
Ninth St
LeMasters
U.S. Steel Shipping Department
Elyria Church of the Nazarene
James
Charlotte) Henderson
Joseph R. LeMasters
Prophetstown
St. Edgar
Andrew Petras
Amherst
Oberlin
Florida
St. Michaels Greek Catholic Church
Dunmore
Pennsylvania
Gabrial Kossay
Debra Drive
Lorain County
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Patrick J. Nolan
Wakeman
Patrick Nolan
Helen Conry
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
E.A. McLaughlin
Nolans
Mary Frances Russell
Tiffin
Rose Marie Jones
Canal Winchester
John and
Michael
Knepper Couple Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Family Dinner
Mr and Mrs Thurlow M Knepper observed their fortieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner and swim party. They renewed their vows at St Vincent de Paul Church after being married at St Agnes Church. They reside at 2903 W River Rd for 32 years. Knepper, owner of AAA Appliance Services, serves as District 9 chairman and former Eagles Club president. They are active in VFW K of C Ladies Auxiliary and Altar Rosary Society. Their children are Shirley Honoshofsky Grafton Dorothy Rob son LaGrange Thomas G Knepper Texas and Lawrence M Knepper Elyria with eleven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurlow M. Knepper
St. Vincent de Paul Church
St. Agnes Church
Brissel
W. River Road
Knepper
AAA Appliance Services
District 9
Eagles Club
VFW
K of C
LaGrange
Thomas G. Knepper
Texas
Lawrence M. Knepper
Elyria
Longtime Lorain Couples Celebrate Silver Weddings in Local Notices
Local notices honor multiple couples: Mr and Mrs Raymond Esser mark 25 years with a June 1956 Elyria wedding anniversary at St Andrews. Mr and Mrs Coe E Clouser host a 40th anniversary party in McLean Virginia. Christine Buddish and Mark Allen Rodgers wed in Lorain June 27 at St Marys Church with a large reception. C Herbert Minkler and Gloria Jezewski Minkler celebrated 25 years with a surprise picnic. Additional anniversaries noted include Patrick and Helen Nolan with a Mass and reunion. the item lists family ties and long-term residences across Elyria Lorain Wakeman and Westlake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Buddish
Mark Allen Rodgers
St. Mary's Church
Lorain
John J. Kline
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ernest Braden
Lewis Swan
Andrew J. Petras
Petras
Fisher Body
Robert Petras
Ted
Carol) Leczo
Pittsburgh
Mrs
Shirley Honoshofsky
Grafton
Dorothy Rob
Raymond Esser
St. Andrews Church
Hargate
Dellefield Road
Esser
St. John Lutheran Church
Randy
Rae Lynn
Renee
Ricky Esser
Houston
Mr., Mrs. Coe E. Clouser
Coe E. Clouser
Evans Farm Inn
McLean
Ohio
Virginia
Nova, Ohio
Kaetzel
East River Street
John Buddish
Ohio Ave
Warren C. Rodgers
Brownell Ave
Joni Ellis
Beth Rodgers
Judy Sarnovsky
Calleen Pratt
Rick Simashkevich
John Tillman
Jim Zima
Patrick O'Keefe
Knights of Columbus
the Bride
Lorain High School
LHS
Lorain County Community College
U.S. Steel
Clouser
Arthur
Diana) Proviano
Manassas
Cheryl Clouser
Canada
Fifth St
C. Herbert Minkler
Mark A. Rodgers
Larry Best
Neste MU
Pru Ana
Walker
Wean
TIMIA
TRAIT
REA
Book Depot, Inc
Avon Lake
Sai
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