Virginia Essman and Edward Meckstroth

Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Friday, July 18th, 2014

Interment services for the cremated remains of former St. Marys residents Virginia Brodbeck Meckstroth Essman and Edward Meckstroth will be 11 a.m. July 25 at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Essman died in December 2004 and Meckstroth died in March 2009.

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