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Couple Marks Golden Anniversary
Ralph and Mary Jo Koontz of New Martinsville will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Wednesday, June 14, 2006.
They were united in marriage June14, 1956 in the bride’s home in Dale, W.Va., by the late Willard E. Fortney of Clarksburg.
Mary Jo Koontz is the daughter of the late Francis and Alice Lemasters of Dale. She is retired from the post office after 20 years of service.
Koontz is the son of the late Andrew and Mabel Koontz of New Martinsville. He is retired from Union Carbide after 32 years of service.
They have two children. The family includes Dale and his wife, Malyndia, and Gary and his wife, Tracy. They have six grandchildren and a great-grandson.
An open house reception will be held in their honor at the Senior Citizens Center, Paden City, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 17. All friends and family are invited to attend. They request no gifts.
