Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Walter Barhorst
Walter H. Barhorst, 83, of Sidney, died at 10:20 a.m. Nov. 25, 2007, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney.
He was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Sidney, to Julius and Anna Kuether Barhorst. On Oct. 14, 1961, he married June A. Peacock, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Mark A., New Bremen, and Dennis R., Winder, Ga.; a daughter, Darla (Rick) McMiller, Celina; a stepson, David E. Clem, Port Jefferson; a stepdaughter, Nancy L. Blevins, Anna; two brothers, Harold, St. Patrick, and Clarence, Greenville; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Douglas; and a sister, Sister Julianna.
He retired in 1992 as a gauge inspector for the Ford Motor Co., Lima, where he worked for 25 years. He served on the Shelby County board of directors for Pioneer Rural Electric and was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Anna, and Moose Lodge 568, Sidney.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Michael Althauser officiating. Burial is at Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson.
Calling is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Cromes Funeral Home, Sidney, and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences can be made at www.cromesfh.com.
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