Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 3:15AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow will overspread the area from the northwest this morning. An increased coverage of snow showers is expected to develop this afternoon into the evening hours. Slick spots may develop on roads tonight as temperatures drop and northwest winds gust up to 30 mph. Coverage of snow showers is expected to decrease overnight before ending Monday morning. Most the area will see an accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible in areas where heavier snow bands develop this afternoon into early evening.
Roadways may become slick. If traveling, be alert, slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
26° 26° chance Sun 33° Sun 33° light likely likely 22° 22° chance Mon 30° Mon 30° chance
Monday, January 21st, 2008
Roger Ellis
Roger L. Ellis, 79, 7078 state Route 118, Celina, died at 4:23 p.m. Jan. 19, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
He was born Oct. 16, 1928, in Celina to Ernest and Lucy West Ellis. He married Dorothy Fox Ellis, who survives.
Other survivors are five daughters, Peg (Larry) Link, New Bremen, Sherry (Bob) Lauber, St. Henry, Barb (Dave) Brockman, North Star, Sandy (Steve) Weitzel and Lynda (Tim) Griesdorn, all of Coldwater; two sisters Ruth (Jim) Rhodes and Phyllis (Bob) Maier, all of Celina; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Ellis, Chickasaw; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are three brothers, Raymond, Owen "Bud" and Rex Ellis.
He retired from Pax Steel Products in Coldwater and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Celina.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial is at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9:30-10:15 a.m. on Wednesday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorials can be made to the church or for masses.
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