MOUNT CARMEL - The Northumberland Deanery Council of Catholic Women held its annual celebration for couples married 25 years or more with a Mass and special blessing by the Rev. Frank Karwacki at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
Following the Mass, a catered dinner was held in the parish hall. Desserts were provided by Our Lady of Mount Carmel council members, along with a wedding anniversary sheetcake. Each anniversary couple received a centerpiece.
Thirteen couples and their families and friends attended the celebration.
They were: Mr. and Mrs. Francis Callahan, 70 years; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brezinski, 62 years; Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Yucha, 50 years; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Trelinski, 50 years; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyer, 48 years; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moser, 47 years; Mr. and Mrs. James Heverling, 43 years; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Straub, 43 years; Mr. and Mrs. John Leshinski, 40 years; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Forbes, 35 years; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gownley, 25 years; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Leeman, 25 years, and Mr. and Mrs. James Shultz, 25 years.