Janice Secrest

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.

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

Janice Secrest

Janice M. Secrest, age 73, of Celina, passed away at her home on Monday, August 21, 2023.

She was born July 19, 1950, at Gibbons Hospital in Celina, to the late Donald A. and Elsie M. (Baucher) Ward. Janice and Garry J. Secrest were married on August 30, 1969, and he preceded her in death July 5, 1986.

Surviving are their children: Traci (Chad) Willrath, Brent (Kristie) Secrest, and Brian "Bud" (Amy) Secrest, all of Celina, grandchildren: Kyle Trafzer, Ashley Trafzer (Brady Maag), Haley Secrest, Rianne Willrath and Chase Willrath, and great granddaughters: Maycee and Makinley. Her brothers and sister: Gerald "Mort" (Candy) Ward, Harold "Brownie" Ward, Louie (Joan) Ward, Donald Dean Ward and Ruth Uhlenhake, all survive in Celina, along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were a brother: Larry "Dutch" Ward, brothers-in-law: John Paul Uhlenhake and Terry (Paula) Secrest, and a nephew, John Paul "Johnny" Uhlenhake Jr.

A 1968 graduate of Celina High School, Janice worked for many years at Reynolds+Reynolds, and retired from Relizon. She was a member of Celina VFW Post #5713 and Eagles Aerie #1291, and the Mercer County Harness Horsemen's Association. Janice enjoyed attending area fairs, and watching harness racing. Hobbies were sewing and embroidery. She liked gardening, and canning the produce she raised. She was a great cook, and made the absolute best macaroni and cheese. An avid sports fan, Janice followed the Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 26, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, with Pastor Craig Flack, officiating. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens.

Calling Hours are 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences can be expressed to Janice's family at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

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