Maxine Wright

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.

Friday, September 16th, 2016

Maxine Wright

Maxine L. Wright, 83, St. Marys, OH died 8:35 a.m. Wednesday September 14, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

She was born June 19, 1933 near New Hampshire, OH to R. Dale and Opal (Chiles) Line. On August 7, 1951 in Kossuth, OH she married Donald E. Wright, who died January 8, 2001.

Survivors include: daughter Diane (Doug) Bonifas of Celina, OH; son Dave (Judi) Wright of St. Marys, OH; son Anthony Wright of St. Marys, OH; daughter Pam (Ted) Fox of St. Marys, OH; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Doris Line of Mendon, OH; sister-in-law Dorothy Silver of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents R. Dale and Opal Line; husband Donald Wright; brother Roy Line; sister Alice Marie Line; brother-in-law Berry Silver.

She was a graduate of Spencerville High School.

She was a homemaker. Maxine was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its choir. Her favorite pastimes included family activities, playing cards with her friends and caring for her pets.

Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin 11:00 a.m. Monday September 19, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, with Rev. Barry Stechschulte, celebrant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation is 2-7 p.m. Sunday and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice.

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

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