Adam and Lillian Holota of Coaldale are celebrating 61 years of marriage.

They were married on Oct. 8, 1955, at St. John’s Slovak Lutheran Church in Lansford by the late Rev. John Kovacik.Mrs. Holota is the former Lillian Svrchek, daughter of the late Martin and Kathryn Svrchek of Coaldale. Her husband is the son of late Michael and Pearl Holota of Tuscarora.Mr. Holota is a 24-year retiree of the U.S. Air Force.They are the parents of four sons: Michael and Marty of Seattle, Washington; Mark of Tuscon, Arizona; and Richard of Coaldale.The couple’s sons will be visiting home in honor of their anniversary.