Kathleen Fox

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, February 25th, 2022

Kathleen Fox

M. Kathleen Fox, age 94 of Hilliard and formerly of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus.

She was born on August 10, 1927 in Middleport, P.A., to the late John L. and Susan (Horn) Shields. On September 22, 1952, she married Donald R. Fox, who passed away on October 24, 2014.

She is survived by her children Sue (Bob) Grubaugh of Celina, Becky (Mike) Dickman of Hilliard, Kathy (Steve) Wipper of Hilliard, Jane Fox of Dublin, six grandchildren Katie (Craig) Szymczak, Jenny (Jarrett) Flynn, Rob (Karaline) Grubaugh, Brian (Morgan) Dickman, Elizabeth Wipper, Meredith Wipper, and six great-grandchildren Scott and Leigha Szymczak, Rowan Grubaugh, Harper and Mason Flynn, and Palmer Dickman.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Paul, Lester, John, Lawrence, Eugene, Robert and her sister Elizabeth Shields.

She graduated from Tamaqua High School in 1945 and graduated from Temple University School of Nursing. She was formerly a nurse at Temple University Hospital and Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Kathleen was a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina and a member of the United Methodist Women Society.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, February 28, 2022 at the Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina, with Pastor Diane Mendelson officiating. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina.

Friends may call from 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina and an hour before service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake United Methodist Church 119 E. Fulton St. Celina, OH 45822.

Condolences may be shared with the Fox family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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