Robert Pickering

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.

Tuesday, December 27th, 2016

Robert Pickering

Robert J. "Bob" Pickering, 74, of Celina, OH passed away at Celina Manor on December 25, 2016 at 1:36 pm.

He was born March 1, 1942 in Celina to Karl and Eva (Roach) Pickering, both preceded him in death. He married Patricia A. Manger on September 9, 1988, and she preceded him in death on July 15, 1997.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy J. Braun, FL, and Janeva Pickering, St. Marys; six step-children, two sisters, Karlene Speicher, Wapakoneta, and Hazel Heinfield, Ada; a sister-in-law, Jane Pickering, Celina; a special friend, Sharon McGee, Celina; and three grandchildren, Chancelor Hensley, St. Marys, Brandon Walpole, FL and Nathan Pickering, St. Marys.

He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Francis (Evelyn), Joseph (Joan) and Ralph I. Pickering; a sister, Anita (Tom) Andrew; a brother-in-law, Robert Heinfeld; and a son-in-law, Craig Braun.

Bob was a 1960 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Marys after 28 years of service.

He was member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Celina.

Private graveside services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta, OH at the convenience of the family.

Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater and/or COPD Foundation.
Please leave a condolence to the family @ www.ciscofuneralhome.com

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