Kelli DeLong

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, November 10th, 2017

Kelli DeLong

Kelli Jo DeLong, age 48, of Lima, passed away 4:14 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 8, 2017 at her residence.

She was born Oct. 30, 1969 in Celina, Ohio to Larry J. and Sharon A. Fell Pingry, who survive in Celina. She married Doug DeLong April 18, 2003 and he survives in Lima.

Kelli's passion was her work at Springview Manor. She cherished her relationships with the residents, coworkers and work associates. Her true love was the horses. She put her heart and soul into each and every one. She treasured her friends and families in the Equine industry. Her passion, her desire and her drive to be better will truly be missed.

Additional survivors include a brother Todd (Suzanne) Pingry of Powell, Ohio and their son Carson, an aunt Kathy Thomas of Lake James, IN, an Uncle Steve (Sherry) Pingry and their son Brian & family; In-laws: Dennis (Jean) DeLong of Wapakoneta, brother-in-law David (Ashley) DeLong of Wapakoneta, sister-in-law Michele (Rob) Seidel and nephews: David, Grant, Ethan and Grady all of Greenwich, Ohio.

The family will receive friends 2-6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The memorial service will follow at 6.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association and online condolences may be shared at BayliffANdSon.com.

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