Jerry Hofacker

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, April 2nd, 2019

Jerry Hofacker

Jerry Hofacker, 79 of Celina, OH died 8:11 a.m. Saturday March 30, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH.

He was born June 7, 1939 in Brookville, OH to A. Earl Harger and Ruth Hofacker. He was raised by his adoptive mother, Irene Hamm. On November 29, 1996 in Sevierville, TN he married Marilyn Newbauer, who survives.

Also survived by: 3 daughters: December, Darla and Deanna Hofacker; step-daughter Dorothy "Missi" Newbauer of Gainesville, FL; step-son David (Stephanie) Newbauer of Botkins, OH; several grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: his parents; step-son John Newbauer; step-son Billy Newbauer.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He retired from the FRAM Corp. in Greenville, OH, where he worked as a security guard. His favorite pastimes included fishing, watching television and spending time with his grandchildren.

Services are scheduled to begin 7:00 p.m. Wednesday April 3, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

Visitation 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Military funeral honors will be presented at the conclusion of the funeral services.

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

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