Couple observes

70th wedding anniversary

Neil and Emma (Strohl) Hartzell celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a gathering of 15 family members at their home in Kreidersville, Allen Township.

They were married Feb. 17, 1944, by the Rev. Arthur Deibert in a candlelight ceremony at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Northampton.

Neil graduated from Northampton High School in 1938. He joined the Army Air Corps following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

He served in the European Theater during World War II as a combat pilot, flying 77 missions in a P-47 fighter over France and Germany.

Emma graduated from Northampton High School in 1942 and, as many women during World War II, became a "Rosie the Riveter," working as a welder for L.F. Grammes & Sons, Allentown.

After World War II, Neil worked at the former Universal Atlas Cement Company, Northampton, for 33 years before retiring as a quarry foreman.

Throughout their married life, Neil and Emma enjoyed camping in their recreational vehicle, traveling the United States to visit family. They also vacationed overseas.

They are members of Zion's Stone United Church of Christ, Kreidersville.

Neil and Emma have a son, Larry, of Danielsville; a granddaughter, Jennifer, of Kreidersville; and three great-granddaughters, Courtney, Kendra and Jolene.