Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM 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.
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Thursday, November 5th, 2020
Robert Smelser
Robert L. Smelser, age 86, of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at the Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 20, 1934 in Celina, Ohio to the late John and Mable (Rumple) Smelser. On September 6, 1969, he married Lassie Suttles, who survives in Celina.
He is survived by his children Marcy (Kevin Scherer) Koons of Monroeville, IN, Jeff (Rhonda) Smelser of Decatur, IN, Renee (Brent) Faurote of Decatur, IN, Randy Williams of Celina, grandchildren Nick (Jenna) Koons of Decatur, IN, Joel (Jenna) Koons of Decatur, IN, Jenna (Bub) Harner of Rockford, Kaylee (Brent) Wiedemann of Decatur, IN, Brooks (Alexa) Faurote of Indianapolis, IN, and eight great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Marcile, Kate, Olive, Lois, Hazel, Vera, Maxine, brothers Paul, John Jr. and grandson Joseph Koons.
Robert graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1952. He formerly worked at Mersman Brothers in Celina and retired after 35 years. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching many sports teams but was loyal to Ohio State and Tennessee Vols'. He made many trips to Indiana to support his grandkids in all their sports.
He did not know a stranger but if you started a conversation with him you better be prepared to hear about his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed driving around Grand Lake St. Marys and around the country side picking up papers along the way to read later that day where he would later tell you details of what was going on around the area or world. He loved the summer where you might see him enjoying the Lake Festivals, horse racing, Eldora speedway and playing the lottery.
Private Family Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard VanHorn officiating. Burial will follow in the Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina. Attendees are required to wear masks, practice social distancing, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Northwest Kidney Foundation, 801 Pro Dr. Ste. B, Celina, OH 45822.
Condolences may be shared with the Smelser family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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