Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 8:06PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 806 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Monroe, moving northeast at 35 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern Mercer County.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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57° 57° likely slight chance Fri 72° Fri 72° chance 53° 53° likely Sat 59° Sat 59° likely
Monday, September 18th, 2017
Betty Wale
Betty L. Wale, age 88, of Celina, OH, passed away on September 17, 2017, at The Gardens of Celina.
She was born March 10, 1929 in Celina to the late Robert A. and Flora D. (Byrley) Marbaugh. On June 8, 1946 she married Howard Wale and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2003.
Survivors include two sons, John (Donna) Wale, St. Marys, and Mark D. (Pat) Wale, Celina; a daughter, Lorna (Mark) Niemeyer, Celina; a brother, Tom (Kathy) Bollenbacher, Pine Hurst, NC; two sisters, Janet (Lewis) Greene, Celina, and Karen (Dave) Doner, Oak Hill, WV; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by a son Robert Wale; a brother, Robert Marbaugh; and four sisters, Rose Ann Jeffries, Dorothy Fox, Freda Buxton, and Wilma Shafer.
She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina.
Betty was a homemaker and a wonderful mother. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and was very active in her church.
Visitation hours will be from 3-7 pm, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, OH.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 21, 2017 in Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina with Rev. Jon Exman officiating; where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, OH.
Memorial contributions can be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
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