Mr., Mrs. Sopkovich mark 50th anniversary
Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on April 27 were Andrew and Janet Sopkovich of Uniontown. They were married in St. John Byzantine Catholic Church in Uniontown on April 27, 1957 by the Rev. Peter Hewko, OSBM. They are the parents of three daughters, Cherie Spiker, Cathy Gatts, and Andrea Fuller and husband Dan, all of Uniontown.
They have four grandchildren, Nicole Johnson and husband Shawn, Jeanette Holp, David Pluto, and Dan Fuller.
There are also four great grandchildren, Cassie and Shawn Johnson, Allie Smith, and Joe Holp.
Mrs. Sopkovich is the daughter of Margaret Duranko and the late Joseph Duranko of Uniontown.
Mr. Sopkovich is the son of the late Ambrose and Anna Sopkovich of Bitner. He is retired from Big Lots.
A dinner celebration hosted by their daughters and their families was held at the Knights of Columbus for 100 family member and friends. Included in the guests were members of the original bridal party, Patti Sopkovich Jen Josie, Ruth Duranko Takac, Nancy Chapley Frye, and John Valosich, best man. Music was provided by The Vibrations of which Andrew is a member.