George Dufur

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 2:00AM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 1:54AM EST until February 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

George Dufur

George Dufur, 83, died June 14, 2013, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born in Little Hocking to Edmund and Beatrix Dufur. On June 2, 1967, he married Lois Smelser, who died July 17, 2006.

Surviving are a sister, Lois Grice of Greenville; a brother-in-law, Morris Hart of Union City; a daughter, Trixie (Dan) Buzard of St. Henry; a stepdaughter, Darlene (Craig) Snavely; grandchildren, Matt Snavely, Jillian Snavely and Jodi (Mike) Bland; and great-grandchildren, Everett Bland and Josie Bland.

Deceased are a brother, Edmund Dufur, and a sister, Ruth (Morris) Hart.

He was a humble man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, and retired from the former Mersman Furniture in Celina.

Family and friends may gather from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at the Celina VFW, where a luncheon will be served.

Memorials may be given to Celina Manor.

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