Bill and Lil Snyder of Akron celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 18 at a dinner with family members. The Snyders were married on Dec. 18, 1971, in Elkton, Md.

They are the parents of Dann, Jeff, Mike and Brian. There are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Bill is retired from H.L. Wiker Construction, and Lil is retired from Colebrook Terry.