Ronald Swaney

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, October 22nd, 2021

Ronald Swaney

Ronald "Ron" Aaron Swaney, age 61, of Sidney, Ohio passed away at Wilson Health in Sidney on October 21, 2021 at 2:47 am.

He was born November 22, 1959 in Celina to the late William Charles and Virginia (Meyer) Swaney. On August 21, 1982 he married Cynthia (Sexton) Swaney and she survives at the residence in Sidney.

Ron is survived by four children, Erica Swaney, California, Ethan Swaney, Emily Swaney and Aaron Swaney all residing in Sidney; seven grandchildren, Ethan Jr., Vincent, Sean, Xavier, Zayleigh, Wakelyn and Carmine; brothers and sisters, Robert (Peggy) Swaney, Celina, Richard (Jodi) Swaney, Celina, Rebecca (Dennis) Steinbrunner, St. Marys and Rajean Smith, Celina; brother and sister in-laws, Anne (Thomas) Namey, Tennessee, Francis (Rolf) Ozamiz, North Carolina, Patricia (Joesph) Goodman, North Carolina, William (Kathy) Sexton, Texas, John (Kristy) Sexton, Texas, Charles (Robin) Sexton, California and James (Laurain) Sexton, California; and 32 nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Jane (Robert) Schelich.

Ron graduated from Celina Senior High School in 1978. He had a passion for football and later coached little league for his sons. Ron attended the Ohio State University Highway Patrol Academy and was an auxiliary policeman for seven years in Celina. Ron was presently working for Francis Furniture in Sidney. He spent 35 years with them and proved his worth by being their top salesman for the duration. He will be remembered for his gentleness and sense of humor. He was a wonderful man of God and always a peacemaker. We lost him too soon, but we know he is rejoicing in Heaven.

Funeral services will be held at Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Mick Whistler officiating; where the family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at State Line Cemetery on the Ohio - Indiana border.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Swaney family.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina & St. Marys are honored to care for Ronald and his family. To pay respects and to leave online condolences or memories, visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or Cisco Funeral Home Facebook page.

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