Thomas H. Nuesmeyer, 14075 state Route 116, St. Marys, was pronounced dead after being found in his home, which had caught fire. The house is on the north edge of St. Marys and received heavy damage from the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

A 59-year-old St. Marys man died Monday night after trying to escape his burning home. Thomas H. Nuesmeyer, 14075 state Route 116, was pronounced dead at 8:39 p.m. in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial . . .