Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 1:28PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off into tonight.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset and beyond as temperatures drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2020
Robert Makley
Robert A. Makley, 92, of St. Marys, OH died 2:40 a.m. Sunday September 13, 2020 at Otterbein-St. Marys.
He was born September 7, 1928 in St. Marys, OH to Arthur and Hulda (Gershner) Makley. On June 24, 1950 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, OH he married Alma M. Schwieterman, who died March 28, 2016.
Survivors include: son Mike (Holly) Makley of St. Marys, Oh; daughter Lee (Dan) Boeckman of Cincinnati, OH; daughter Lyn (Rick) Heinl of Tipp City, OH; daughter Julia (Alex) Dumm of Columbus, OH; 12 grandchildren: Jamie (Adam) Binaut, Stacy (Chad) Bitler, Jenny (Josh) Asher, Rochelle (Ryan) Bednarczuk, Andy (Melanie) Heinl, Nick (Amanda) Heinl, Andrea Dumm, Erica Dumm, Tara (Jason) Marhover, Kelly (Shawn) Sheffield, Tony (Dorian) Makley, Jeff (Kelly Jo) Makley; 31 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents Arthur and Hulda Makley; wife Alma Makley; brother Donald Makley (killed in action during World War II); sister Joanne Poppe.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1946). He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St Marys after more than 40 years of service. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys.
His favorite pastimes included golfing, playing cards, hunting, stamp collecting and coin collecting. More than anything else, he treasured the time he was able to spend with his family.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday September 18, 2020 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with the Rev. Alexander Witt, celebrant. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Marys Community Foundation - Robert & Alma Makley Scholarship Fund.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Bob's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.
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