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Patty and Jim Watson

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Watson of Altoona celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 6, 1973, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona, by Father Patrick Seelman, TOR. Mrs. Watson is the former Patty Sinisi. They couple have three children: Michele Plunket ...

Virginia and David Dandrea

Mr. and Mrs. David Dandrea of East Grant Avenue, Altoona, recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary with dinner and dancing. They were married Sept. 14, 1956, at First Church of Christ, Altoona. Mrs. Dandrea is the former Virginia Coover. Mr. Dandrea retired from PennDOT. He is a ...

Debra and Jeffrey Thurheimer

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Thurheimer of 306 E. Caroline Ave., Altoona, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept. 29. They were married Sept. 29, 1973, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Mrs. Thurheimer is the former Debra Rickabaugh. They couple have one daughter, Jennifer ...

Becky and Richard Clapper

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clapper of Hollidaysburg are celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. The photo is from their 40th wedding anniversary trip to the Grand Canyon. They were married on Sept. 16, 1978, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Lakemont, by Father Edward ...

Sherry and John Scalzi

Mr. and Mrs. John Scalzi of Altoona celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 25. They were married Aug. 25, 1973, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona. The couple have two children: John and Nicole Scalzi of Altoona. They also have five grandchildren: Brianna, ...

Eleanor and Crist Karakantas

Mr. and Mrs. Crist Karakantas of Altoona celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a family gathering at Lake Harmony. They were married on Aug. 23, 1953, at The Little Church Around The Corner in New York City. The couple met while attending Drexel University. Mrs. Karakantas is ...