Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 2:26PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 226 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles south of Fort Recovery, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible.
Locations impacted include... Versailles, Union City, Ansonia, Osgood, Burkettsville, North Star, Rossburg, New Weston, Yorkshire, Darke County Airport, North Dayton, Rose Hill, Cosmos, Brock, State Route 47 at US Route 127, Eldora Speedway, and Pikeville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.
When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens.
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.
Heat Advisory issued September 4 at 1:49AM EDT until September 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values of 100 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Champaign, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Today 90° Today 90° slight chance 72° 72° slight chance Tomorrow 84° Tomorrow 84° likely chance 65° 65° chance
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014
Geraldine De Tomaso
Geraldine R. De Tomaso, 87, of Fort Recovery and formerly of Celina, passed away Nov. 10, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Coldwater, to Frank and Rose Bettinger Fullenkamp. On Sept. 1, 1951, she married Arthur De Tomaso, who died April 9, 2010.
Surviving are a daughter, Theresa (Mark Kahlig) De Tomaso, Fort Recovery; a stepson, Art (Gayle) De Tomaso Jr., Bend, Ore.; six grandchildren, Richard Smith, Jeanette Tajalle, John (Brandi) Anderson, Michael Billerman, Cassandra (Cody) Haworth and Victoria Billerman; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers-in-law; Ito (Lillian) De Tomaso, Kanahoe, Hawaii, and Andrew De Tomaso, Rialto, Calif.
Also deceased are seven siblings, Clarence Fullenkamp, Bernadette Bechtol, Mary Seitel, Bertha McDonald, Rita Frieden, Paul Fullenkamp and Kathleen Black; two grandsons, Darrin and Alexander Billerman; a stepson, Ronald De Tomaso; and brothers- and sisters-in-law, Beatrice Fullenkamp, Israel Bechtol, David Seitel, Jack McDonald, Wynn Frieden, Jules Blumenthal, Agnes Fullenkamp and Roger Black.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a graduate of St. Henry High School and had resided in California for many years. She worked as a teacher's aide in the Corona-Norco School District in Corona, Calif., and also as an activities aide at nursing homes. After moving back to Mercer County, she worked at the roller rink and Grand Slam in Celina and at the St. Marys Rollerdome.
A faithful Catholic who attended Mass every day, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Fort Recovery. She was a Eucharistic minister at both churches.
She was an extremely active woman. She volunteered at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, and was a faithful visitor to her many friends at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Celina.
No calling hours are scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Spinal Muscular Atrophy through the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation at theGSF.org/donate.
Condolences may be sent to www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.
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