The Murphys celebrate 50th anniversary

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COLUMBIANA

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Murphy of Columbiana recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Kennsington Grille in Canfield. The event was hosted by the couple’s children, Patti (Rick) Huggins of Poland; Michele (Joe) Mlynarski of Austintown; Shawn (Amanda) Murphy of Austintown; and their four grandchildren.

Mr. Murphy married the former May Waller on July 27, 1969, at Immaculate Conception Church in Youngstown.

Mrs. Murphy is a sales clerk for Love Thy Curves Plus Size Consignment Boutique in Boardman. She also is a member of Burden Bears for Hospice of Holy Family Women’s Club.

Mr. Murphy was a telephone repairman for AT&T in Youngstown until he retired in 2000. He is a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 2. He also is an honor guard for the DAV.

The couple are members of New Springfield Church of God.