6/23/2009 3:34 AM

Ankley - 50 years

George W. "Bill" and Patti Sendreak Ankley were married June 20, 1959, in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Burgettstown.

A small celebration, hosted by their children, was held at the Eldersville Fire Department social hall for family and friends.

Their children are Kim O'Donnell, Kathie Ankley, Michele Gianfrancesco, Tom Ankley, all of Burgettstown, and Patty Lynn Cesander of Grafton, Mass. Their grandchildren are Joshua Ankley, Autumn and Dante Gianfrancesco, and Garrett and Abby Cesander.

Mr. Ankley is a Korean War veteran who retired from Bell Telephone Co. A member of the Burgettstown VFW, he is an avid hunter and golfer.

Mrs. Ankley, a homemaker, loves to garden.

Mr. and Mrs. Ankley reside in Burgettstown.

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