Jean Longstreth

Blowing Dust Advisory issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the High Wind Warning, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
* WHERE...Auglaize, Hardin, and Mercer Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 3:16PM EDT until March 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Special Weather Statement issued March 13 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Very strong wind gusts and dry soil is leading to areas of blowing dust across the area. This is causing visibility to be reduced to one mile or less in localized area.
Motorists should be prepared for rapidly changing visibility. Slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
As winds slowly decrease late this afternoon into the evening, blowing dust should diminish.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Jean Longstreth

Jean Ann Longstreth, age 81, of rural Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, January 16, 2026.

She was born February 12, 1944, in St. Marys, to the late Vernon & Rose (Miller) Hoagland. Jean and Bill Rex Longstreth were married on July 22, 1961. Bill passed away June 24, 2004. Jean was also preceded in death by her sister, Patty Jones.

She is survived by a son: Brad (Chris) Longstreth of Mendon; daughters: Dena (Dan) Roth of Mendon, Jessica (Kevin) Koontz of Celina and Billie (Pat) Jackson of Spencerville; 10 grandchildren: Jennifer Gates, Seth Longstreth, Joe (Stacy) Roth, Tonya (James) Fox, Gavin (Brittany Young) Shellabarger, Samantha (Chris) Kohlman, Patrick (Heather) Jackson, Kristin (Eric) Rasberry, Sara (Billy) Hawkins and Brandon (Micki) Shaw; 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Also surviving is her brother Gerald (Faith) Hoagland and brother-in-law John Jones, both of St. Marys, sister-in-law Shirley (Phillip) Bradshaw of Elgin, and many nieces & nephews.

After attending St. Marys City Schools, Jean worked at Huffy Manufacturing in Celina, and later retired from Teleflex in Van Wert. Fishing and travel were her favorite pastimes. Jean also enjoyed attending her grandchildren's' sporting events.

Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon, from 12 Noon to 2:00 PM Thursday, January 22, with Funeral Services to begin at 2:00 PM. Pastor Randy Christian will officiate.

Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Donor's Choice.

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

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