The Story of Beth and John

I guess I should have started with mom and dad before their parents. So I’ll give a quick story on them.

Mom and dad have more in common than they like to admit. Here’s the list:

Mom was born in Pottsville (whatever the Pottsville Hospital was called in 1942)

Mom at 6 months (1943)

Dad was born in the same hospital, one week to the day, later.

Dad about 3 (1945)

Except for about 4 years after her birth, Mom has always lived in Schuylkill Haven(specifically in the South Ward). She started in Mount Carbon.

Mom at 2 in Mt. Carbon.
Dad has also always lived in the South Ward, except for his time in The Marines.

Dad’s Marine portrait (ab. 1963)

Mom moved from Tennis Ave. to 330 Columbia St. sometime around 1948.
Dad moved from West Union St. to 331 Columbia St. after the passing of his father, around 1948.

Dad with his dog at 331 Columbia.

Mom graduated from Sch.Haven High in 1960.

1960
Dad in 1961 (darn ninth grade!)

1961

They married in 1962

Mom’s brother Tom, Aunt Netter, Mom and Dad. (1962)

And, they still live in Sch. Haven……