Golden Years
John and Rose DiPasquale
Mr. and Mrs. John J. DiPasquale Sr. of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of marriage vows in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Amherst, followed by a surprise party given by their children. Mr. DiPasquale and Rose Mary Januszczak were married July 4, 1959, in St. John Gualbert Catholic Church, Cheektowaga. He is a retired pharmaceutical representative for Lederle Laboratories; she is a retired registered nurse for the Williamsville schools. The couple has six children and four grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Ronald and Nancy Stepnick
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald B. Stepnick Sr. of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner party in Romanello’s South Restaurant, Hamburg. Mr. Stepnick and Nancy A. Gordon were married June 20, 1959, in St. Gerard Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is former owner of R. B. S. Home Improvement and a retired building inspector for the Town of Cheektowaga; she is site manager of the Stay Fit Nutrition Program for Erie County Senior Services. The couple has four children and nine grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Jean and John DeMeo
Mr. and Mrs. John DeMeo Jr. of Kenmore celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a Mass in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Town of Tonawanda, followed by a family dinner party. Mr. DeMeo and Jean Rosiello were married June 29, 1949, in Holy Family Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired superintendent of motor vehicles for the U. S. Postal Service; she is retired from AM&A’s, Buffalo. The couple has four children and four grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Rita and Eugene Mojzesz
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mojzesz of Amherst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Fox Valley Country Club, Lancaster. Mr. Mojzesz and Rita Durkin were married June 20, 1959, in St. Mary of the Cataract Catholic Church, Niagara Falls. He is retired from General Motors Delavan Avenue plant, Buffalo; she is a retired school bus driver for the Sweet Home School District. The couple has two children, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Kathleen and Robert Bamrick
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bamrick of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A tent party with live musical entertainment is planned for July. Mr. Bamrick and Kathleen Gallagher were married Feb. 28, 1959, in St. Teresa Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is retired from Ford’s Buffalo Stamping Plant and Operating Engineers Local 17; she is retired from Mar- Jon School of Beauty Culture, Depew. The couple has four children and seven grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Robert and Lorraine Szrama
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Szrama of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of marriage vows in Our Lady of Pompeii Catholic Church, Lancaster, followed by a gathering in the Polish Falcons Club, Depew. Mr. Szrama and Lorraine Dondajewski were married July 4, 1959, in St. John Kanty Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a comptroller for Tripi Foods, Buffalo; she is co-owner of Landies Candies. The couple has a son and a grandson. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
George and Louise McCoullum
Mr. and Mrs. George McCoullum of Kenmore celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family luncheon in Shanghai Red’s Restaurant, Buffalo. Mr. McCoullum and Louise Brown were married June 27, 1959, in St. John AME Church, Niagara Falls. He is a retired investigator for the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation; she is a retired elementary teacher in the Buffalo Public Schools. The couple has three children and three grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Marie and Paul Schwagler
Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Schwagler of Hamburg celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Root Five Waterfront Restaurant, Hamburg. Mr. Schwagler and Marie V. “MaryAnn” Manuszewski were married June 18, 1944, in St. Casimir Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is retired from Eaton Equipment Corp., Hamburg; she is a retired hairdresser. The couple has four children and nine grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Roger and Fay Beals
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Beals of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends at Klocs Blossom Grove, West Seneca. Mr. Beals and Fay Wangelin were married June 27, 1959, in Fourteen Holy Helpers Catholic Church, West Seneca. He is retired from the state Department of Transportation, Hamburg; she is a retired secretary for St. Bonaventure University. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Verna and Leon Naab
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Naab of Angola celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a picnic for family and friends in Evans Town Park. Mr. Naab and Verna R. Eming were married June 20, 1959, in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Angola. He is retired from Bethlehem Steel, Lackawanna; she is a retired bus driver for Lake Shore Central Schools. The couple has two children and six grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Gladys and Clarence Ferguson
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ferguson of Buffalo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Mr. Ferguson and Gladys Tate were married June 27, 1959, in Friendship Baptist Church, Buffalo. He is retired from the Experimental Lab of General Motors; she is a retired phlebotomist for Buffalo General Hospital. The couple has four children and three grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Ronald and Carol Odle
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Odle of South Wales celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a river cruise from Budapest, Hungary, to the Netherlands. Mr. Odle and Carol Bolyard were married July 4, 1959, in Kenmore Baptist Church, Kenmore. He is a retired director of field operations for the U. S. Postal Service; she is a retired nurse. The couple has three children and four grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Thaddeus and Eleanor Zientek
Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Zientek Sr. of Snyder celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at a private dinner with family. Mr. Zientek and Eleanor Kobee were married June 25, 1949, in St. Stephens United Church of Christ, Buffalo. He is retired from NAPA Auto Parts. The couple has four children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Janice and Martin Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ryan of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Ryan and Janice Hanley were married July 4, 1959, in St. Amelia Catholic Church, Town of Tonawanda. He is retired from IBEW Local 41; she is a retired secretary. The couple has two daughters and two grandsons. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
Thomas and Janet Bradley
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Bradley of the Town of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Dr. Bradley and Janet Freise were married June 13, 1959, in First Presbyterian Church, Tonawanda. He is a retired primary care physician; she is a retired nurse. The couple has four children and seven grandchildren. (Updated: 07/05/09 7:20 AM )
