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Ann and Gerald Thuman -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald G. Thuman of the Town of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in Lancaster Country Club. Mr. Thuman and Ann Oles were married March 2, 1957, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Town of Tonawanda. He is retired from the automotive industry. The couple has two children and three grandchildren.

Bonnie and Frank Zimmerman -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zimmerman of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in Banchetti by Rizzo's, Getzville. Mr. Zimmerman and Bonnie Lock were married Jan. 19, 1957, in Williamsville Methodist Church. He is a retired president for Buff-Com Communications; she is retired from the Engineering Department of the Town of Amherst. The couple has three children and six grandchildren.

Connie and Ralph Critelli -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Critelli of the Town of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in the Inner Harbor Yacht Club, City of Tonawanda. Mr. Critelli and Connie Mascia were married March 2, 1957, in Annunciation Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired electrician for Ashland Oil Refinery and Williams Gold; she is retired from AM&A's and the Bon-Ton. The couple has two children and three grandchildren.

Francis and Marianne Russo -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Russo of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their marriage vows in St. Michael Catholic Church, Buffalo, followed by a gathering of family and friends in DiTondo's Restaurant.

Patricia and Ramon Mendez -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Mendez of Lackawanna celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a blessing in Our Lady of Bistrica Catholic Church, Lackawanna, followed by a gathering in the church hall. Mr. Mendez and Patricia Rogers were married Oct. 6, 1956, in Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, Lackawanna. He is a retired crane operator for Bethlehem Steel Corp.; she is retired from J.C. Penney. The couple has five children and 12 grandchildren.

Raymond and Anne Hauck -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Hauck of Depew celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Mr. Hauck and Anne J. Chilelli were married March 2, 1957, in Blessed Trinity Catholic Church rectory, Buffalo. He is a retired cashier for Bell Aerospace, Wheatfield; she is a retail clerk for Drescher's Candies and Wahl's Candies. The couple has three children, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Richard and Shirley Sattelberg -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sattelberg of Amherst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in Wendelville Fire Company. Mr. Sattelberg and Shirley Jacobi were married Oct. 6, 1956, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Williamsville. He is a retired union carpenter; she is a retired office assistant for Fugitt & Lillie. The couple has four sons and six grandchildren.

Robert and Dorothy DeRoss -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. DeRoss of Buffalo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. DeRoss and Dorothy M. Brunshidle were married Feb. 16, 1957, in St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired warehouse supervisor for Wilson's Moving and Storage, Buffalo. The couple has four children, 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Robert and Judith Mammoser -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mammoser of Hamburg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in their daughter's home and a family dinner in Asa Ransom House, Clarence. Mr. Mammoser and Judith A. Gaylord were married Feb. 16, 1957, in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Hamburg. He is retired from IBM, Buffalo. The couple has four daughters and seven grandchildren.

Walter and Suzanne Velzy -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Velzy of Lawtons celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a planned gathering of family and friends in JP's Pub, Lake View. Mr. Velzy and Suzanne Gartner were married March 2, 1957, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gowanda. They are owner/operators of Velzy's Service, Lawtons. The couple has three children and seven grandchildren.

William and Beverly Rotterman -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Rotterman Sr. of Buffalo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Mr. Rotterman and Beverly M. Schmitt were married Nov. 5, 1956, in Liberty, Ind. He is a retired truck driver with Local 375. The couple has seven children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

William and Irene Schaffer -  3/4/2007
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Schaffer of Buffalo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in the Grand Island Holiday Inn. Mr. Schaffer and Irene G. Hooper were married Feb. 19, 1947, in Buffalo. He is a retired painter for Markel Electric, Buffalo; she is a retired teacher's assistant for Buffalo School 51. The couple has four children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Angelo and Gloria Ingrassia -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Ingrassia of the Town of Tonawanda celebrated their 60th anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in their home. Mr. Ingrassia and Gloria Gingola were married Feb. 1, 1947, in St. Ann Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired toolmaker for Trico Products Corp., Buffalo. The couple has two children, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Barbara and Jack Jennings -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Jennings of Cheektowaga celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass and blessing in Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, Lancaster, followed by a family dinner in the Burgundy Room, Depew. Mr. Jennings and Barbara Sieracki were married Feb. 23, 1957, in Holy Mother of the Rosary Church, Buffalo. He is a retired manager for Prudential Insurance. The couple has three children and six grandchildren.

Beverly and Charles French -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. French of Cuba celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in Glen Oak Banquet Facility, Amherst. Mr. French and Beverly A. DuFrane were married Feb. 23, 1957, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired collision man for Delacy Ford. The couple has seven children, 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Edith and Lz Taplin -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Lz Taplin of Buffalo celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a gathering in HSBC Arena. Mr. Taplin and Edith M. Tucker were married Jan. 12, 1947, in Liberty, Miss. He is retired from IBM Corp. The couple has five children, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Eugene and Angela Utnik -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Utnik of Buffalo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in Classics V Restaurant, Amherst. Mr. Utnik and Angela Marzullo were married Feb. 9, 1957, in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired mill operator for Gibraltar Steel Corp.; she is a retired glass cutter for Sharp Inc. and National Stemware. The couple has two children and two grandsons.

George and Grace Aswad -  2/25/2007
The Rev. and Mrs. George R. Aswad of Grand Island celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family gathering. Father Aswad and Grace Bishara were married Feb. 10, 1957, in St. George Orthodox Church, Niagara Falls, where he is a retired priest and a retired teacher for the Niagara Falls School system; she is a choir director for St. George Orthodox Church. The couple has five daughters, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Hermann and Helga Emmert -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Emmert of Cheektowaga celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner, and a family vacation is planned. Mr. Emmert and Helga Hemming were married Feb. 23, 1957, in Ulm, Germany. He is a retired tool-and-die maker for General Motors Corp. The couple has two children and four grandchildren.

June and Donald Stebbins -  2/25/2007
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Stebbins of Orchard Park celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their marriage vows in the Lackawanna Knights of Columbus, followed by a gathering. Mr. Stebbins and June Van Remmen were married Feb. 14, 1957, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is retired from the City of Buffalo; she also is retired. The couple has six children, 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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