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
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
Arnold Lorton
Arnold "Jake" Anthony Lorton, 82, of West Milton, died at 8 p.m. April 8, 2009, at Koester Pavilion, Troy.
He was born July 20, 1926, in Willshire, to Walter and Anna Martino Lorton. He married Eileen Lohrentz, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons, Gary (Toni) Lorton, Tipp City, and Mike (Bonnie) Lorton, Dayton; a daughter, Sandra Kay (William) Oliver, Akron; a brother, Bernard Lorton, Hot Springs, Ark., a sister, Marie Dickson, Osgood; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Pamela Sue Lorton; three brothers; and three sisters.
He worked at the former National Cash Register (NCR), Dayton, and Goodyear, and operated the former Western Auto store in West Milton. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion, Greenville, Disabled American Veterans, and the West Milton United Church of Christ since 1951.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, the Revs. Mark Moore and Richard Van Tine officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, West Milton.
Calling is 5-8 p.m. Monday at Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, West Milton.
Contributions can be made to the church.
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