CUMBERLAND — Benjamin Dave and Dorothy Lee Singleton of Cumberland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 22, 2008.
Dave, a native of Flintstone, and the former Dorothy Grimm of Cumberland were introduced by Dave’s mother, Genevieve Singleton, in January, 1958, at the home of Dorothy’s parents, Howard and Elizabeth Grimm. Dave, the eldest of six siblings, and Dorothy, the youngest of seven children, were married in Melbourne, Fla., with four airmen as attendants.
The couple are the parents of four children, Gregory Scott, Ralph Lee, Elizabeth Marie and Sherilene Rena, and welcomed into their family two daughter-in-laws, Peggy Adams of Portsmouth, N.H., and Sherri Huff of Newport News, Va., and a son-in-law, Dwight Madison of Richmond, Va. They are blessed with six grandchildren, four of whom are married, and five great-grandchildren. Grandchildren and their spouses and children include Jason and Stacey Singleton and daughter Amber; Adam and April Blanchette and son Brayden; Andy Singleton; Jesse and Jade Norton and son Gabriel; Chase Singleton and his fiancée Katie Schianz; and Chris and Tanya Cunningham and daughters Catherine and Tate
Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren reside in Maine, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
The family spent the morning at the couple’s Flintstone retreat affectionately referred to as “The Farm,” enjoying the land that has been in the family for nearly 100 years and a cabin rebuilt by Dave. With four generations of family as a witness, Dave and Dorothy renewed their vows in Dorothy’s beautiful garden at their home in Cumberland. They were joined by their brothers and sister and their spouses, Mary and Will House, Jerry Singleton and Shirley Singleton of Cumberland and Ted and Wanda Singleton of Flintstone. The Rev. Merle Correll officiated.
The couple retired from Air Force life in 1981 to reside in Cumberland, watch their family grow, enjoy the outdoors and support our area’s veterans, health, education and civic organizations.
Anniversaries
Related Photos
Singletons celebrate anniversary
- Anniversaries
-
-
Boyces celebrate anniversary
A 50th anniversary celebration was held on Feb. 11, 2012, for Bob and Linda Boyce of LaVale. The event was hosted by their children and took place at Park Place United Methodist Church in LaVale.
-
Naves celebrate golden anniversary
Clyde and Judy Nave, Keyser, recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.
-
Knippenbergs celebrate anniversary
Denny and Pat (Blacklin) Knippenberg of Cumberland recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with family, friends and plenty of laughter in Las Vegas, Nev. The couple was treated to a celebration dinner at the famous Golden Steer Steak House near the Las Vegas “Strip.” Travis Allen, noted Las Vegas Elvis impersonator, made a surprise appearance at dinner to sing a few of Denny’s and Pat’s favorite songs, including their wedding song, “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You.”
-
Zilers celebrate anniversary
Irvin and Mary Ziler of Frostburg celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 25, 2011.
-
Hershbergers celebrate anniversary
Harold and Norma Hershberger of Fort Ashby celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their children, grandchildren and plenty of food and laughter in a Timberline cabin near Canaan Valley last weekend.
-
Leonards celebrate anniversary
Patricia and Cordell Leonard of Hagerstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 26, 2011, at the Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Family and childhood friends were in attendance to share this special event in their life.
-
Growdens mark 65th wedding anniversary
LAVALE — Walter and Irene Growden celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary Sept. 7, 2011, traveling through the south. The couple was married Sept. 7, 1946.
Walter’s parents were Vernon H. and Helen “Hite” Growden. Irene’s parents were C. Frank and Jennie “Rawlings” Kegg. -
Teters celebrate anniversary
John and Judith (Harman) Teter recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Honolulu, Hawaii.
-
Myrna, Clarence Anderson mark 50th anniversary
ELLERSLIE — Clarence D. and Myrna Lea (Miller) Anderson were secretly united in marriage July 16, 1961, at the Wesley Methodist Parsonage, Cumberland, by the Rev. E. Kyle Sawyers. Mrs. Sawyers served as the witness.
-
Howsare Anniversary
Warren and Dee Howsare of Clearville, Pa., recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their family had a card shower and money tree for the occasion and Ferman and Denna Cruz of Clearville surprised them with a music gram. The couple’s great-niece, Morgan Bowser of Everett, presented them with a 50th anniversary bell. A family cookout was held at the couple’s home. Their were four cakes served in honor of Warren and Dee’s anniversary, Warren and Dee’s birthdays, their son Brian’s birthday and the 34th anniversary of CJ and Lee Kifer of Bedford. CJ is the brother of Dee. Marking the family milestones are, from left, Warren and Dee, Brian, and Lee and CJ Kifer. Also attending were Brad, Carisa and Alexis Bowser of Everett. Carisa is the daughter of CJ and Lee. Dee’s sister, Grace Burl of Fountain Hills, Ariz., also attended.
- More Anniversaries Headlines
-
