Betty Hecht

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:34PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches possible.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:34PM EST until January 23 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected.
* WHERE...In Indiana, Wayne County. In Ohio, Auglaize, Darke, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to noon EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While temperatures are expected to be in the upper single digits (above zero), a northwest wind at 10-15 mph will make temperatures feel as if they are colder than 10 below zero.

Wednesday, February 24th, 2016

Betty Hecht

Betty Diane (Weiler) Hecht, 69, St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly Saturday February 20, 2016 at her residence.

She was born June 12, 1946 in St. Marys, OH to Richard and Betty (Cotterman) Weiler.

Survivors include: daughter Sue (Cory) Horn of Herminston, OR; daughter Bobbie (Darrold) Best of Wenatchee, WA; son Ivan (Josefina) Slone of Rock Island, WA; son C. Todd Huey of St. Marys, OH (who died three days later); daughter Richelle (Jason) Carter of Fostoria, OH; step-daughter Sheila Cooper of Lima, OH; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; mother Betty Weiler of St. Marys, OH; brother Tom Weiler of St. Marys, OH; brother Mike (Amy) Weiler of Wapakoneta, OH; brother Kim (Pat) Weiler of St. Marys, OH; sister Deb (Dale) Miller of St. Marys, OH; sister Sherry (Jerry) Willrath of St. Marys, OH; sister Jammie (Jim Harris) Siemer of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: father Richard Weiler; granddaughter Heather Best; brother Randy Weiler.

She worked as a production employee for Hayes-Albion (Trim Trends) in Spencerville, OH for 30 years.

She was member of the former VFW #9289 Clown Unit. Known as "Harpo the Clown," she treasured bringing smiles to the faces of people, especially hospitalized children.

Joint funeral rites for Diane and her son, Todd Huey, are scheduled to begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday February 27, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. The Rev. Tim Smith will officiate the services. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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