Dec 20, 2020
Donald and Grace Murphy had to alter celebration plans for their 70th anniversary because of COVID-19 but still marked the date.
Donald Murphy and the former Grace Kelley were married Dec. 2, 1950, at the Leavittsburg Community Church, with the Rev. John Burrows officiating. The couple’s wedding ceremony was delayed by one week because of the big snowstorm of Nov. 25, 1950.
The couple has three sons, Douglas (Beth), Bruce and George (Tyra). They also have seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Donald served two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A tool-and-die maker, he retired from Delphi Packard. He also was a fire chief for Bazetta and a trustee for Bazetta Township.
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The Rev. Timothy McCollum recently was installed as the new pastor at Bazetta Christian Church. McCollum has been preparing for the Christmas season, which will be celebrated online like many churches in the area.
BAZETTA Bazetta Christian Church has installed the Rev. Timothy McCollum as its new pastor.
An official installation ceremony was held recently for McCollum led by the Rev. Thaddeus Allen, regional minister of the Disciples of Christ Church. Also participating in the installation service was the Rev. Cynthia Klingemier, regional leader and elder of the church.
The ceremony took place in the parking lot and was shown via Zoom.