From the left are Dick and Bonnie Matzell, Naomi and Erick Ericksen, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19. Photo submitted by Rev. Helen Harris.

COLTON – Two local couples celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 19, 2023 at the Zion Episcopal Church in Colton.

Two of their parish couples who were married on November 23, 1963. Dick and Bonnie Matzell (Colton), who were married at the First Presbyterian Church, Tupper Lake. Erick and Naomi Ericksen (Norwood) who were married at the United Methodist Church, Vestal.

Both couples are the proud parents of two children.