Joy Keoppel

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020

Joy Keoppel

Joy Margaret Keoppel departed this life on January 21, 2020 returning to the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Joy was born on September 7, 1934 to parents Councellor B. Keoppel and Mary Lois (Moore) Keoppel, Mercer County, Celina, Ohio.

She graduated from Rockford High School and continued her education at The Ohio State University where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She went on to obtain her M.A. in Education from Bowling Green State University. She spent her entire career of 31 years in the Mansfield City School system teaching at Empire Elementary, Rebecca Grubaugh Elementary and Ranchwood Elementary.

Joy was an avid traveler having visited all 50 states, 7 continents, including 90 countries. She enjoyed her many friends, playing bridge and attending the activities at Primrose Retirement Community where she had been residing since April 2019.

She was a member of N.E.A., O.E.A., and Mansfield City School Employees Union. Joy's spiritual life was nourished at the United Methodist Church of the Cross in Lexington where she was a long time member and enjoyed being part of the Knitting Angels Group.

Joy is survived by her nephew Gregory John Keoppel and his wife, Beth Giles Keoppel; great niece Donna Cox and husband Derrick Cox, great nephews Nathan Keoppel and Aaron Keoppel; great great nephew Treyson Cox, and cherished special friend, Julia Schilling.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John D. Keoppel.

A memorial service celebrating Joy's life and lifting up the values she cherished will be held on Monday January 27, 2020 at the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home, Mansfield. There will be one hour of visitation beginning at 10 am with the service beginning at 11 am. Rev. Ben Weisbrod will officiate. Interment will be at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina, Ohio at a later date.

Memorial contributions to either of Joy's favorite charities: The American Cancer Society or the Best Friends Animal Society, may be made through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to: SnyderFuneralHomes.com.

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