Sister Adeline Mertz

Flood Watch issued September 16 at 10:49PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby and Union.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of rain are possible Thursday. The heavier bands of rainfall may produce 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts.

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021

Sister Adeline Mertz, 97, died peacefully on Oct. 16 at Maria Joseph Center Dayton, OH under the care of hospice.

She was born June 1924 in St. Patrick, Ohio, and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood Dayton, Ohio August 15, 1944. For 77 years she faithfully served God and His people.

Faith in God and service to others were gifts from her parents and 7 younger siblings. Sister was a contemplative who brought great love and care to those she served by food service and housekeeping throughout Ohio and Indiana, especially her 17 years at Maria Stein Retreat House in Maria Stein, Ohio.

Sister Adeline joins her parents and 6 siblings in heaven.

She is survived by her Precious Blood Community of Sisters, one brother, Patrick Mertz, nieces and nephews. She will be missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Salem Heights chapel, 4960 Salem Ave., Dayton, Ohio on Wed., Oct. 20, 2021 at 10:30 am with burial following in Salem Heights Cemetery.

Visitation begins in chapel at 9:00 am followed by Sharing of Memories at 10:00 am.

To attend services one must be fully vaccinated.

Online memories and condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerhazelsnider.com.

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