Russo 60th anniversary
John J. and Joan E. Russo of Butler celebrated 60 years of marriage with an Aug. 3 open house at their residence for friends and family with a catered buffet from Serventi's Ristorante.
Russo married the former Joan E. Tarcha on Aug. 8, 1959, at St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church in Butler.
They have five children, John M. Russo of Latrobe, Jayme (Judy) A. Russo of Butler, Brian C. Russo of Butler, the late Steven W. Russo and the late Andrea Hollak.
They also have seven grandchildren.
Russo retired as a general science/AP biology teacher after 28 years in Butler High School and 8 years in Mercersburg.Mrs. Russo retired after 60 years as a registered nurse at various hospitals and more than 25 years in home care finishing out at Concordia.Mrs. Russo enjoys cooking Sunday meals for her family and friends.The Russos are members of St. Michael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church.
