Mary Gilbert

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.

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Mary Gilbert

Mary E. Gilbert, age 73, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

She was born October 16, 1951, in Van Wert, to the late Lester & Luella (Blatteau) Ebright. Mary's step-mother, Ilo Ritchie Ebright, also preceded her in death.

Mary and Edward Gilbert were married on March 16, 1968. Ed survives, along with their children: Ed (Sara) Gilbert and Mary Ann Fleck of Celina, 4 grandchildren: Chase (Kanisha) Fleck, Lauren Fleck, Dylan (Makenzie) Gilbert, and Haylee Gilbert, 2 great-grandchildren: Annie Rose and Waylon Edward Fleck, and many nieces & nephews.

Mary's surviving brothers & sisters are: Bob (Joyce) Ebright, Bill (Chris) Ebright, Bud Ebright, Jim Ebright, Nancy Behm, Leslie (David) Gullett, and Toni Crumley, a step-brother: Steve Ritchie, and sister-in-law: Pam Ritchie.

Ed's surviving brothers & sisters are: Rita Hagaman, Anita Gilbert (Mike Donthnier), Brenda (Dave) Gingerich, and Roger Gilbert, and a sister-in-law, Sharon Gilbert.

Deceased family members are: a great grandson, Allen Ray Fleck, and Betty Dennis, Linda (Paul) Browder, Ed Behm, Gene (Vivian) Gilbert, June (Bill) Keck, Nancy (Tom) Temple, Jim Gilbert, Peggy Gilbert, Billy Gilbert, and Karl Hagaman Sr.

A graduate of Celina High School, Mary retired from Setex in St. Marys, after many years of service. Mary enjoyed going to Casinos, playing BINGO, and reading, but most especially her family and grandkids.

Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Friday, August 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00, with Ronnie Hagaman officiating.

Burial will take place at Mercer Memory Gardens.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

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

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