Phoebe Houseworth

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

Phoebe Houseworth

Phoebe M. Houseworth, 95, of St. Marys, OH died 3:30 a.m. Monday January 19, 2026 at Elmwood of New Bremen, OH.

She was born October 22, 1930 in Findlay, OH to William and Luretta (Humby) Leeth. On October 23, 1948 in Findlay, OH she married Roy B. Houseworth, who died January 14, 2009.

Survivors include son Roy S. Houseworth of DeBary, FL; son Clifton Houseworth of St. Marys, OH; son Randolph (Jane) Houseworth of Minster, OH; son Jeffrey (Sheila) Houseworth of Celina, OH; son Christopher (Pamela) Houseworth of New Bremen, OH; son Kelly (Elizabeth) Houseworth of New Bremen, OH; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by father William Leeth; mother Luretta Leeth-Feucht; husband Roy B. Houseworth; sister Grace Neva Feucht; sister Alma Feucht; sister Ruth Feucht; brother Robert Feucht, Sr.; sister Violet Jean Leeth; brother William James Leeth; brother John Feucht; sister Irene Feucht; sister Loretta Feucht; and daughter-in-law Cecelia Houseworth.

She was a retired production employee from CROWN in New Bremen. Her favorite pastimes included reading, traveling, going out to eat and spending time with her family and neighbors.

Private Funeral Rites will be held at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Phoebe's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net or the Miller Funeral Homes Facebook Page.

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