Drabeks celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Frank and Nancy Drabek of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The Drabeks were married Nov. 14, 1964, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Ecorse, Mich., with Father Norbert A. Chateau officiating. The couple enjoyed their anniversary together at Market Square in …

Zimmermans celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Tony and June Zimmermann of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 4. They were married at St. Rose of Lima Church in Murfreesboro with Father (now Monsignor) Philip Thoni officiating. Their children are Anita Burleson of Lansing, Kan.; Martha Chambers of Sierra …

Cliff and Rosamaria Perez mark 50th anniversary

Cliff and Rosamaria Perez celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at Holy Cross Church in Pigeon Forge, with Father Andres Cano officiating, on Dec. 28. Following the Mass, a reception was held at Big Bear Lodge with family and friends attending and participating in the celebration. Rosamaria and …

Mosiors of Fairfield Glade celebrate anniversary

John and Elizabeth Mosior of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 30. They were married at St. Anne Church in New York City. The Mosiors’ children are John Jr. and Lisa Bowen, both of New York City, and they have two grandchildren. …

Johnsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Don and Judy Johnson of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 13 with a dinner and music held in the parish’s Sheehan Hall. The Johnsons were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marinette, Wis. The couple’s children are Jeff Johnson …

Glade couple marks 50th wedding anniversary

Patty and Shelton Johnson of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 1. The Johnsons were married at Christ the King Church in Nashville with Monsignor Thomas P. Duffy officiating. Their four sons are Dan and Andrew of Brentwood, David of Greenbrier, and …

Thomas and Anne Marano celebrate 50th

Thomas and Anne Marano of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 22. The Maranos were married at St. Suzanne Church in Detroit. Their children are Lisa of Dearborn Heights, Mich., and Christopher of Laurel, Md., and they have six grandchildren and one …

Koteckis celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Michael F. and Doris E. Kotecki of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th anniversary June 15. They were married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Chicago. The Koteckis’ three children are Eileen Mancera of Manhattan, N.Y.; William Kotecki of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Robert …

Vanderwalkers mark 50th wedding anniversary

Duane and Sue Vanderwalker of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 12 with a marriage blessing by Father John Dowling at the vigil Mass. They enjoyed a party with close friends and a stay at the Biltmore Inn. Father Joseph Egan officiated …

Jansens celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Bob and Joanne Jansen of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fairfield Glade celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 2. They were married at St. Gregory the Great Church in South Euclid, Ohio, with Father Joseph Yarnovic officiating. Their sons are Robert Jansen III of Rochester Hills, Mich., and Michael …

Thompsons celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Keith and Virginia Thompson celebrated a renewal of their wedding vows at the 5:30 p.m. mass on Dec. 29, at St. Dominic Church in Kingsport. Father Mike Nolan officiated. A reception for family and friends followed Mass. The couple was married at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Hollywood …

Balls celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Ernie and Marilyn Ball, founding parishioners of St. Mary in Athens, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 1. The Balls were married in 1962 at Corpus Christi Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The officiating priest was Father James Carney. They have two children, Chris Ball of Daphne, Ala., and …