Karen Piper

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 5:17AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Karen Piper

Karen Sue Piper, 64, Celina, died at 2:55 p.m. July 23, 2011, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born Feb. 24, 1947, in Celina, to Robert and Marceta E. Detrick McCullough. On June 26, 1966, she married Ronald "Butch" Piper, who survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Scott (Joni) Piper and Steve (Lisa) Piper; and a daughter, Stephanie (Ross) Zimmer, all of Celina; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Deceased is a sister, Patricia Ann Huston.

She graduated from Celina High School in 1965 and was a member of Celina First Church of God, where she served on the Missionary Board.

She worked for Mersman Brothers Furniture. She was an educational aide at East Elementary and Celina Intermediate for 25 years before retiring in 2005.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Bruce Strine officiating. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, and one hour before services at the church on Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to the church.

Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.

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