Dorothy Hone

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Saturday, February 27th, 2016

Dorothy Hone

Dorothy J. Hone, 84, St. Marys, OH died 2:00 a.m. Wednesday February 24, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born October 12, 1931 in Mercer Co., OH to Clarence and Cecile (Wilson) Shock. On May 16, 1951 in Portland, IN she married George L. Hone, who survives.

Also survived by: daughter Sandra (Jack) Danaher of St. Marys, OH; 3 grandchildren: Sean (Marya) Danaher of Wapakoneta, OH; Erin (Nick) Sielschott of London, OH; Tim Danaher of Columbus, OH; 1 great-grandchild: Evan Danaher; sister Fae (Jim) Hurd of Blairsville, GA.

Preceded in death by: parents Clarence and Cecile Shock; sister Gladys "Bernice" Roth; brother Harold Shock; brother Dale Shock; sister Ruth Shinaberry.

She was a graduate of the former Rockford High School (Class of 1949). She was a production employee for the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH for many years. She had also previously worked for Fisher Cheese Co. in Wapakoneta, OH.

Her favorite pastimes included quilting and working in her vegetable garden.

Rites are scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Monday February 29, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. The Rev. Barry Stechschulte will officiate the services. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

Visitation 5-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to: St. Marys Tailgate For Cancer.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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