Bill and Esther Stahlman

Bill and Esther Stahlman celebrated 50 years of marriage with an Aug. 15 family reception at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora. A summer Alaskan cruise was canceled due to the pandemic. They will set sail on their eighth cruise in spring 2022.

Stahlman married the former Esther Earley at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, Chicora.

They have two children, Jennifer (Robert) Montag of Chicora, and Matthew (Kelly) Stahlman of Slippery Rock.

They also have two grandchildren.

Stahlman is a retired professional land surveyor with 46 years of service.

Mrs. Stahlman retired as a congregation administrator at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Chicora after 34 years.

The Stahlmans attend Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.