Richard and Barbara Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Johnston of Altoona celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a celebration for friends and family on Aug. 9 at the Bavarian Aid Society in Altoona.
They were married on Aug. 17, 1974. Mrs. Johnston is the former Barbara Hartranft.
The couple have three children: Lisa (Jake) Steinbugl, Ben Johnston and Brian (Crystal) Johnston, all of Altoona.
They also have four grandchildren: J.J. Steinbugl, Ava Steinbugl, Liam Johnston and Trey Campanaro.
Richard is a real estate broker and the former owner of Howard Hanna Johnston Realty. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969-1971.
Barbara is a former school teacher and family manager.