The Zeidlers in 1957

James and Loretta Zeidler of Cranberry Township celebrated 50 years of marriage recently with a surprise family picnic at the home of their son in Mars.

The former Loretta Krysinski married Zeidler May 4, 1957.

They have four children, Susanne Zeidler and Marianne Batista, both of Cranberry Township; James Zeidler of Lancaster; and Richard Zeidler of Mars.

They also have 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.The couple belongs to St. Ferdinand Roman Catholic Church in Cranberry Township.

James and Loretta Zeidler