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Mr. and Mrs. Francis “Yogi” Michael, Wilkes-Barre, are observing their 40th wedding anniversary today.They were married on July 18, 1970, in St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church, Wilkes-Barre, by the Rev. Bernard Khachan.

Mrs. Michael is the former Marie Tirpak, daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Tirpak. Mr. Michael is the son of the late John and Nora Michael.

Their attendants were Lena Michael, maid of honor; Anthony Michael, best man; Linda Karwaski, bridesmaid; John Michael, usher; and Mary Lynn Stofey, flower girl.

Mr. Michael is a retired teacher from Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Mrs. Michael is employed by Wilkes-Barre Area School District as a paraprofessional and the Mohegan Sun Arena as an usher.

The couple has five children: the Rev. David Michael, Cheraw, S.C., and Renee Andrews, Christina Nordmark, Janna Michael and Ellen Meehan, all of Wilkes-Barre.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael have six grandchildren: Teri Anne, William, Michael and Marie Andrews, and Samantha and Kurtis Nordmark.

The anniversary couple will celebrate their union with their family.