Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM 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.
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 as temperatures begin to 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°
Friday, April 14th, 2023
Norma Homan
Norma J. Homan, age 78 of Cassella, Ohio, died at 9:34 AM on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.
Norma was born January 19, 1945 in Osgood, Ohio to the late Adrian & Bernadine (Henke) Gariety. On April 30, 1969 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood, she married Ivo F. Homan who survives in Cassella.
She is also survived by her 3 children: James (Jim) & Shannon Homan, Fort Loramie, Julia (Julie) & Russell (Dale) Leichliter, New Bremen, Angela (Angie) & Earl George Anna, 8 grandchildren: MaKenna & Camron Homan of Fort Loramie, Tyler, Kyle & Ryan Leichliter of New Bremen, Abigail, Riley & Cali George of Anna, 5 siblings: Roger & Bert Gariety, Versailles, Shirley & John Borchers, Tipp City, William (Bill) & Teresa Gariety, Wapakoneta, Mary & Michael (Mike) Holthaus, Wapakoneta, Adrian (Pete) & Jane Gariety Jackson Center, 4 in-laws: Wilbert (Bill) & Viola (deceased) Homan, Maria Stein, Viola (deceased) & Denny Mescher, Maria Stein, Lowell & Marion Homan New Bremen, Alice & the late Omer Wynk, Celina.
She was a 1963 graduate of Versailles High School. She worked on the family farm and then worked briefly at babysitting, Weaver Egg Plant, Box Factory, Minster, Crown in New Bremen. She was a member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella, Ohio. Dancing at the Crystal Ball was her favorite pastime in her younger days while she enjoyed playing cards with her best friend Jackie Meyers in the latter years.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Sunday, April 16, 2023 from 1 to 5 PM and from 9:00 to 10:00 AM on Monday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice https://www.grandlakehealth.org/services/hospice.html and CHP Home Health, Celina www.comhealthpro.org.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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