Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries

3+ hour, 44+ min ago   (90+ words) Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 AM A Putnam County World War II veteran received a special surprise to celebrate a milestone birthday. George Mezzone, who recently turned 100 years old, was honored Sunday during a celebration at his hometown McDonald's. Mezzone was joined by family…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago   (263+ words) Featuring more than 100 roles across silent films and television, the screaming captive of the giant gorilla in King Kong, Fay Wray was born on September 15, 1907, near Cardston, Alberta, Canada. Wray made her film debut in Gasoline Love in 1923. Five years…...

3+ hour, 49+ min ago   (1132+ words) A century is a long time to live in one place. Ileana Crites Williams chose to spend it all in Tallmadge. “Where else would you be?” she said. “It’s the best place there is.” Williams was born in Tallmadge, got…...

18+ hour, 56+ min ago   (729+ words) “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement on his social media accounts. Mackie died in Palm Springs, California, from…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago   (280+ words) Brighton, N.Y. (WHAM) — Our Bright Spot shines on a Rochester native and World War II veteran celebrating a remarkable milestone: his 105th birthday. Jim Ingutti celebrated the occasion Monday surrounded by family and friends, along with a special performance from entertainer Mrs....

14+ hour ago   (617+ words) In Ocala, a World War II veteran gives centenarian a new meaning. He recently turned 101 and has a memory that can challenge younger folks. Michael Baker is not just part of a very small 0.2% of World War II veterans still…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (111+ words) SENECA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The family of a Seneca woman said they are celebrating a remarkable milestone for Lurenia Goodine as she turns 102. According to the family, Goodine is known for her vibrant style, deep faith, and devotion to her family....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (152+ words) CTV News Bill Snow along with dozens of his closest friends celebrated his 104th birthday at the Barrie Legion Snow served in the Canadian artillery during the Second World War “I was thinking a few people would come but nothing…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (797+ words) What can you do for a grand old dame turning 100 years old? Put a birthday shout-out in the local newspaper? This particular centenarian frequently has her name in the local papers; I am referring to the Rio Grande Theatre, a…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (75+ words) ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP, Pa. — An Elizabeth Township nun celebrated her 100th birthday on Saturday. Sister Mary Geraldine Vargo serves at the Sisters of Divine Redeemer just outside Buena Vista. The church says that, along with 100 years of life, sister Geraldine is also…...