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DONALD & JANET POORMAN CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

December 17, 2010 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Donald and Janet Poorman of Lower Huntington Road will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday December 30th. A family celebration is being planned. They are the parents of Donald (Theresa) Poorman and Sherry McGinnis. Grandparents to Rebecca (Nick) Brown, Mariah (Joe) Tavary, Heather McGinnis, Mathew, Adam and Lance Poorman. Great grandparents of Joseph and Emily Brown, Clara and (baby on the way) Tavary. Step Grandparent to Sara (Paul) Stein and Step Great Grandparents to Logan, Triston and Megan Stein.

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