Special Weather Statement issued December 19 at 1:40AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
An arctic cold front will move quickly east across the region through daybreak. This will usher in a much colder airmass with temperatures quickly falling below freezing.
Snow showers can be expected this morning with snow accumulations of a half inch or less possible. This will combine with the falling temperatures to produce slick spots on untreated roadways. In addition, brisk west winds will gust to 25 to 35 mph at times this morning.
The morning commute will be affected by these conditions. Please allow for some extra time to reach your destination. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges an overpasses.
16° 16° chance Fri 24° Fri 24° chance 20° 20° Sat 42° Sat 42°
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
M. Roberta Martin
M. Roberta Martin, 89, of Rockford, died Nov. 26, 2007, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
She was born Jan. 28, 1918, in Friendship, N.Y., to Robert and Cecelia Gillman Wilson. In 1932, she married Williard Martin, who is deceased.
Surviving are a son, Fred Lane, Rockford; four daughters, Julia Ann Eastman and Barbara Thompson, both of Rockford, Cecelia Ralston, Ohio City, and Mary Peters, Helena, Ga.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a son, Robert; and two brothers, Earl and Rodney Wilson.
She was a cook at the Olean House, Olean, N.Y.
Private graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford, at the convenience of the family.
Condolences can be made at ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.
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