Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
19° 19° chance Thu 23° Thu 23° Fri 28° Fri 28°
Friday, August 7th, 2015
Ralph Schnarre
Ralph O. "Jr." Schnarre, 87, formally of Neptune, OH, passed away on August 6, 2015, at 11:10 A.M., at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford, OH. 
He was born April 12, 1928 in Mercer County, OH to Ralph O. Sr. and Golda M. (Carroll) Schnarre; both preceded him in death.  He married Marie Counterman on January 1, 1960, they were together for 55 years; she survives at the residence in Celina.
Other survivors include two daughters, Karen (Mark) Elshoff, Celina, and Vicki (Eddie) Brooks, Celina; four grandchildren, Rachel (Dan) Guggenbiller, Ft. Recovery, OH, Megan Fleming, Columbus, OH, Craig Brooks, Celina, and Chad Brooks, Ft. Wayne, IN; and two great granddaughters, Riley and Aleeah.
Jr. was a 1947 graduate of Neptune High School. He spent his lifetime farming and owning and operating Schnarre's Garage in Neptune. 
He was a member of Neptune Church of God in Neptune. He enjoyed working on engines and visiting with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Private services will be held at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, OH. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, OH.
Memorial contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH 45828.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
Additional obituaries on this date
Edna A. Klingshirn, age 80, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. [More]
B. Nicholas "Nick" Cox, age 67 of Greenville, Ohio and formerly of Ansonia, pas [More]
Elliot Donald Wehrkamp, Fort Recovery, Ohio, received his angel wings on August [More]
Robert J. "Bob" Sander, 56, St. Marys, died at 6:49 p.m. Aug. 5, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. [More]