A celebration is planned from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 22 at the God’s Glory Fellowship Hall, 7300 Pike Road, St. Marys.

Bennett is a 1945 graduate of Parkersburg High School.

She married the late Robert “Bob” Bennett on June 15, 1951. The couple had four daughters and would go on to have many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

A friend to all and a pillar of her community, Bennett co-founded a Brownie Girl Scout troop with her treasured, long-time late best friend, Eloise Allman. Bennett was an active Core Road School homeroom mother where she was known for making cinnamon Valentine cookies for every student in the school.

Bennett also served her church community where she volunteered with the Bible school for more than 40 years. Her faith remains at the center of her being and she credits her trust in the Lord as the key to a long life.

A long-time West Virginia University fan, Bennett enjoys rooting for the West Virginia Mountaineers, especially during football season.

She enjoys good food, including spicy shrimp. Bennett also has a sweet tooth and enjoys ice cream and treats like blackberry cobbler.

Bennett believes, in reaching the 100th milestone, that age is “just a number.” A celebration is planned for family and friends, Bennett enjoys receiving cards. Send birthday cards to The Heritage at St. Marys, 1809 N. Pleasants Hwy, St. Marys, WV 26170.

Mamie was born June 26, 1926, in Spencer and spent her early years in Roane and Calhoun Counties. During World War II she contributed to the war effort as a “Rosie Riveter” while employed at Curtis Wright Defense Plant at Columbus.

She married John Dawson in 1947 and they made their home in Calhoun County where they raised their family. They moved to Wood County in 1979.

They were married for 68 years until John’s death in 2016. She had previous attended Edgelawn United Methodist church.

She currently resides at Wyngate Senior Living in Parkersburg where she continues to share her wonderful hugs with family and friends.

She was born in Jackson County, W.Va., to the late Dan and Carrie Evans. She married the late Ted Rumburg in 1949. She has one daughter, Kimberli Constantino; two grandsons, Evan Bevins and Alex (Gracie) Constantino; and five great-granddaughters, Violet and Charlotte Bevins and Maggie, Corrie and Lottie Constantino

Cards can be sent to her at Rockland Ridge, Room 314, 2511 Washington Blvd., Belpre, OH 45714.

She was born at Marietta Memorial Hospital at 9:38 a.m., weighing 6 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Randy and Teresa Wallace of Little Hocking and Chris and Tina Arnold of Marietta. Great-grandmother is Marylou Ullman of Marietta.

Teagan was welcomed home by her big brother, Taven, and fur siblings, Zeke, Brewski and Stella.

Germanovich will turn 100 on Oct. 1.

Born in Struthers, as one of five children, Mitzie was known from an early age for her warm spirit and strong work ethic. She grew up helping on the family property—raising goats, singing country western songs on the front porch, and working in her brother’s fledgling grocery store. It was there she met her future husband, Paul Germanovich. During high school, Mitzie wrote letters to local boys serving in World War II, a reflection of her caring and community-centered nature.

After graduating from Struthers High School, she remained deeply rooted in the city. Following her marriage to Paul, the couple moved just two blocks from her childhood home and raised four children: Paul Lynn, John, Mary and Nancy.

Mitzie’s life has always been filled with family, faith, and friendships. She was a faithful member of St. Nicholas Parish (now Christ Our Savior Parish), where she found strength and belonging. She faithfully tended the family graves, planting flowers and keeping them cared for year after year. For more than 50 years, she belonged to a close-knit card club, gathering monthly with friends to play the game 500. She also bowled in leagues, golfed, skied, and swam.

She and Paul were especially well-known on the dance floor, bringing joy to countless gatherings at the Croatian Club in Bessemer, Pennsylvania, and other favorite venues including Idora Park, SNPJ, and Avon Oaks. Their polkas and waltzes—especially Mitzie’s favorite, the Blue Skirt Waltz—were always a highlight.

Vacations took the family to Florida, Washington, D.C., Maine, Canada and California, along with summers spent at Crystal Lake. At home, Mitzie was known for her beautiful yard, her apple pies, and her welcoming spirit that made everyone feel part of the family. She also loved keeping up with the community through the Struthers Journal and the Youngstown Vindicator.

Today, Mitzie lives with her daughter Nancy Miller in Belpre where she has made new friends and continues to enjoy her favorite pastimes of watching football, golf, and baseball. She lights up when family and friends visit—especially when her grandchildren and great-grandchildren stop by. The family’s newest addition, a lively puppy named Piper, has brought even more joy to her days.

Mitzie’s family will honor her with a special celebration on her 100th birthday, a milestone that reflects a century of love, laughter, and devotion to family, faith, and community. Family will be coming in from all over the country.

She has been married to her husband, Jim Hartline, for 69 years. They had one son, Stewart, and have one grandson, Matthew Hartline.

She loves her family and friends and her special little cat, Oreo. She enjoys spending time with Jim, flower gardening and cooking.

Along with caring for her family through the years, she worked at Teri Ann’s dress shop in Marietta and Sandy’s Florist in Belpre. She also spent her life serving the Lord in the church and ministering to the youth. She would appreciate and love to receive cards to wish her a happy birthday.

Clarence will mark his 99th birthday on July 7. Reda will do the same on Dec. 5.

They first met in Marietta on Putnam Street near Broughton’s Restaurant. Clarence took one look at Reda and said she was the one. They were married Aug. 6, 1950.

Their marriage led to a wonderful baby boy, Fred, and a delightful daughter, Tammy.

Both Clarence and Reda had fruitful careers. After completing cosmetology school in 1945, Reda opened her own shop in Marietta and continued in the field for over 40 years before retiring. She started in real estate in 1979, becoming a broker, and enjoyed many years meeting clients that became lifelong friends. At the age of 90, she slowed down and retired from real estate.

Clarence was a traveling salesman, which took him to parts of southeastern Ohio and West Virginia.

They were both members of Eastern Star. Clarence was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Nemesis Shrine Club and a 65-year member of the United Commercial Travelers.

Hendrix was 6 pounds 11 ounces and 19 inches long.

Grandparents are Michelle Tornes of Watertown, Scott and Jackie McCutcheon of Marietta and Stephanie and Seth Barnhart of St. Marys.

Great-grandparents are Larry and Carolyn McCutcheon of Waterford, Lyle Jr. and Lois Martin of Barlow, Kathy Spiker and Bob Grossnickle of Reedsville, Don and Roxanne Spiker of Lubeck and Penny Barnhart of St. Marys.