Paul Bonifas

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...The Flood Warning continues 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 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

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.

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017

Paul Bonifas

Paul E. Bonifas, 61, formerly of Celina, OH died Saturday March 18, 2017 in the emergency department of Defiance Regional Hospital.

He was born September 15, 1955 in Lima, OH to Vernon and Angela (Vogt) Bonifas. On September 29, 2014 in Tennessee he married Julie Van Zile, who survives.

Also survived by: son Cheserie "Chez" (Margot) Bonifas of Coldwater, OH; son Vernon "Bud" Bonifas of Celina, OH; step-son Zachary (Kelsey) Ranshaw of Amana, IA; 4 grandchildren; brother Roger Bonifas of St. Marys, OH; sister Gerri Minnich of Sidney, OH; brother Don Bonifas of Celina, OH.

Preceded in death by: father Vernon Bonifas; mother Angela Bonifas-Boberg; sister Mary Jo Bonifas; nephew Brian Bonifas.

He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. Paul proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for many years in the maintenance department of Dairy Farm Products in New Bremen, OH.

He was a member of VFW Post #5713 in Celina, VFW Post #9289 in St. Marys, and the Eagle Riders Motorcycle Club. His favorite pastimes included camping and riding his motorcycle.

Rites are scheduled to begin 3:00 p.m. Saturday March 25, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with the Rev. Don Clinger, officiating. Military funeral honors will be provided by the VFW Post #9289.

Visitation will be 11:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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

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