TROY - James and Emily (Brown) Karch of Troy celebrated 50 years of marriage Jan. 10. They were married in 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Findlay.

 

They have three sons and two daughters-in-law, Beau and Debbie Karch of New York, N.Y., Brad Karch of Grove City and Barry and Amy Karch of West Milton. The couple also has three grandchildren.

 

The Karchs were residents of West Milton for 45 years and currently live in Troy. Jim Karch was co-owner and pharmacist at Kenny’s Drug Store in West Milton and Emily Karch retired as a pharmacist with Kroger in Piqua.