This photo montage includes Doris Carpenter Rogers, Class of 1971, and Jacqueline Olesky Straight, Class of 1955, on their wedding days with their mothers, Iris Martin Carpenter, Class of 1950, and Lena Futten Olesky, born in Pellizzano, Italy.

These photos seem to encapsulate a perfect way to honor our mothers, whether they are with us in body or in spirit, on Mother’s Day.

Iris was in the same Class of 1950 with Hellen Snider Carpenter and John Olesky, son of Lena Futten Olesky and John W. Olesky, Sr., and the late Martha Carpenter Toothman.

Hellen lives in Cottageville, West Virginia. John lives in Tallmadge, Ohio. Doris lives in Charleston, West Virginia. Jackie lives in Rivesville, West Virginia.

Be sure to give a loud and loving Monongah High Lions Mother’s Day roar out for your mother, whether she is with you in body or in spirit.