. July 8, 1935 to August 31, 2005. Hydrogen sulfide, methane, carbon monoxide and ammonia are gases of concern. [. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Lewis of Celina, Ohio, who passed away on April 8, 2021 at the age of 89. CELINA - AES Ohio plans to make a multimillion dollar investment just outside of Celina as part of a broad initiative to modernize the energy grid in its territory. ST. HENRY Three brothers who became trapped in a manure pit at a farm near St. Henry died on Tuesday. The men were transported to Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, and at least Brad Wuebker was transported to a hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., according to Lefeld. Other surviving family members include a sister, Cheryl (Gerry) Weaver; sisters-in-law Robin (Walt) Peter and Lori (Doug) Frierson; niece Amy Hartsock and nephews Jeremy Weaver, Adam and Aaron Peter, Zachary and Caleb Frierson, and their families. This weekend, they're going to the state tournament. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. An official with Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry, on Tuesday. [, Van Wert beats St. Marys on last-second 3-pointer. He taught hundreds of students as an 11-year adjunct professor at the Wright State University Lake Campus. This weekend, they're going to the state tournament. UNION CITY - A 20-year-old Fort Recovery man was transferred to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton in serious condition early Saturday morning following an ATV accident, according to a Darke County Sheriff's Office news release. Celina, OH 45822. Matt Overman officiating; where the family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm prior to the services. CELINA - Last fall, the Mercer County Bobcats Special Olympics team brought in Scott Brunswick, a St. Henry basketball legend, to take the helm. Celina and Mercer County won't be quite the same without Tom. [. Tom served as past president and was a Life Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Foundation Board of Trustees. This placeholder text is in no way a description of the subject nor a reflection of the newspaper's opinion of the subject. Gray and Marilyn Gray (Wenning); his brother-in-law Gene Mihm; and his nephew Ben Cooper. Other survivors included his children, Bill (Pam) Anderson, Sidney, Sharon K. (Ed) Fiely, Maria Stein, Vicki Lynn (Manuel) Luna, Seattle, Washington, Steve (Lisa) Anderson, Pennville, Indiana, Bruce Anderson, Springfield, Ohio, Tim Anderson, Celina, Richard "Rick" Anderson, Celina and Larry Anderson, Arizona; 24 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved pet dog, Dodie. MINSTER - Village officials have signed off on a heavy slate of street, building and utilities projects this year with the help of a strong local economy and millions of dollars in grants. Write your message of sympathy today. Neither coach got what they wanted, but A.J. Van Wert coach Ben Laudick wanted a timeout. The Van Wert senior beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to give the Cougars a 56-55 victory over the Roughriders in the Division II boys basketball district semifinal on Thursday night at Liberty-Benton High School. OPSWA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. He married Patricia Ashman on May 6, 1967, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, and she survives in Saint Marys. He avidly followed the Bulldogs, Buckeyes, Bobcats, and Bengals. [. His true love for the area, though, showed up every day in his altruism and philanthropic activity. [. She was born Oct. 20, 1950 in Lima to the late Harold. Allen E. Sandkuhl, passed away on February 13, 2023, his 98th birthday. CELINA - Some of the city's top officeholders may see sizable pay raises next year. ST. MARYS - Parking continued to dominate conversation during Monday night's city council meeting as a motion to amend an ordinance altering downtown parking hours was withdrawn and the legislation was ultimately tabled. CELINA - City councilors said the Grand Lake Mariners organization can proceed with a series of updates to Montgomery Field but stressed a new agreement must lay out the terms and conditions of the facility, including financial responsibilities. Missing: July 26, 1935 to July 28, 1936 January to February 1998. Located in Celina, OH & Mendon, OH. Download. Although fixed-rate mortgages have long been the preferred financing option for homebuyers, some mortgage lenders have seen adjustable rate mortgages grow in popularity as interest rates tick upward. CELINA - Some of the city's top officeholders may see sizable pay raises next year. At Ohio University, he was very active in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and as an alum, held numerous leadership roles locally and nationally. St. Henry knocks out New Bremen, Marion escapes Fort. [, Evalyn Joann (Poorman) Schultz was born June 26, 1928 to Harold and Claudine (Ward) Poorman of Forest, Ohio. Evelyn Darlene Gaier, age 82, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 6, 2022, at 2:58 AM at Hospice in Troy, Ohio. Obituaries: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, Norma Jean Wellman, 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her [, Virginia R. (Hein) Moeller "Ginny" 94 of Vandalia passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Cisco Funeral Home - Celina 6921 State Rte 703, Celina, OH 45822, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 229 W Anthony St, Celina, OH 45822. (76 years old). ST. MARYS - Parking continued to dominate conversation during Monday night's city council meeting as a motion to amend an ordinance altering downtown parking hours was withdrawn and the legislation was ultimately tabled. OPSWA All-Northwest District Girls Basketball. [ More] Local pictures on March 1st, 2023 Involvement in these organizations led to both professional relationships and lasting friendships in all corners of the state. Harold (Harry) Jerome Boerger, age 84, of Leesburg, FL, formerly of Fort Loramie, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023 at 9:19 am at his residence. Participants will complete two laps at the park. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 4 p.m. at the Celina Moose Lodge, 1120 E. Market St., Celina, Ohio 45822. The Grand Lake area continues to be a hot bed for bowling. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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She was predeceased by : her parents, Ferdinand Bruns and Viola Bruns (Berning); her husband Ronald Thees; her son Scott Thees; her siblings, John Bruns, William Bruns, Donald Bruns, Ruthann McMahn, Marie Hornberger (Bill), Martha Young (Steve) and Helen Pierson; and her brothers-in-law, Carl Grilliot, Larry Giere, Jack Thees, Paul Crouch and Don Thees. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Box 439, Celina, Ohio 45822. However, Tom also relished sunsets on his back patio with a favorite beverage while debating politics and current events. Funeral services will begin on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. For over 40 years, Administrative Assistant Diane Griesdorn has been an integral part of the firm and was invaluable to Tom's success in serving the community. 2,963 talking about this. Harry is survived by his loving family, wife Rita (Couchot) Boerger, whom he married on September 3, 1960 at Sts. CELINA - City councilors said the Grand Lake Mariners organization can proceed with a series of updates to Montgomery Field but stressed a new agreement must lay out the terms and conditions of the facility, including financial responsibilities. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Neither coach got what they wanted, but A.J. Geiger Park. CELINA - Nearly $600,000 will flow to Mercer County for the construction of two-stage ditches designed to reduce nutrients that feed toxic algal blooms. [, Minster and Virginia firm agree on energy storage. Proffitt gave the Cougars just what they needed. Paulding Progress | Putnam County Sentinell | Rising Sun Recorder | Star Gazette | The Harrison Journal | The Journal Press. [, Ruth Angela Davis, 50, of Lima, passed from this earth on July 1, 2022 after succumbing to a 10-month long battle following a motor vehicle accident. Sidney Daily News-February 7, 2022. June Thurston. Dick & Sons Hellwarth Funeral Home 218 W Market St, Celina, OH 1-419-586-2301 Send flowers. Yaney, who considers herself a psychic and Reiki practitioner, owns Celestial Crystal Creations, a crystal shop located at 110 N. Vine St., Celina. Simply browse the Celinas obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved ones name. She was born to the late Herschel Segraves and Lena (Johnson) Segraves on January 10, 1935 in Muncie, Indiana. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. Dec. 24, 2022, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. WAPAKONETA - The St. Henry boys basketball team earned an upset and Marion Local narrowly dodged one, setting up a third meeting of the Redskins and the Flyers in the Division IV Wapakoneta district final. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Thomas Dean Lammers, a lifelong resident of Celina, Ohio, died on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with his wife and daughters by his side. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Darlene Alma Thees of Celina, Ohio, born in Sidney, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 76, on June 21, 2021. [. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Matthew F. Gray to show support. MENDON - Village council president Terry Seibert was sworn in as mayor during Tuesday's regular meeting after John Siano resigned due to personal reasons. A number of the projects come with hefty price tags, such as the $5.2 million water tower project and the $2 million expansion and renovation of the police department building. Copyright 2023 Standard Printing Co. All Rights Reserved, State Fire Marshal unit investigating Rockford fire, Auglaize Sheriff to get thermal drone to locate people. Easy access to obituaries, local news, front pages and more. ROCKFORD - A state law enforcement agency tasked with investigating suspicious fires and associated crimes is probing a blaze that destroyed two buildings downtown early Wednesday morning. CELINA - Engineering inspectors and maintenance personnel will be on site on many of the 111 miles of open drainage ditches and 76 miles of tile in Mercer County this upcoming construction season. Download News Media Contact Lists. [, Carol W. McDonald, 86, of St. Marys, died 11:28 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. Cisco Funeral Home - Celina Published in Wapakoneta Daily News from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2023. As a 1970 graduate of Celina High School and 1974 graduate of Ohio University, Tom knew that law was his calling and earned his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University College of Law in 1977. Several county villages employed him as their city solicitor. November 3, 1870 to December 26, 1925. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. [, Gerald "Pops" Johns, 82, of St. Marys, died 6:35 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Serving the Grand Lake area since 1848 There's an interactive map for that, Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech, Two buildings a total loss in early morning blaze. Columns. Celina Insurance Group recognizes Lyons for designation achievement. Today's Paper. Those roots ran deep and strong. He began his Celina legal journey in 1977 under the mentorship of the late Don M. Purdy at what is now known as Purdy, Lammers & Schiavone. Latest Opinion. It circulates about 10,000 copies a day. Tom also stayed active himself and was frequently found walking many miles to and from the lake, stopping to chat with anyone who said hello-or introducing himself to those who didn't. ROCKFORD - A state law enforcement agency tasked with investigating suspicious fires and associated crimes is probing a blaze that destroyed two buildings downtown early Wednesday morning. [, Julie R. Schnell, 34, of Celina, OH died 10:34 p.m. Saturday October 29, 2022 at Gardens of Celina, OH. Gerald Pops Johns, 82, of Saint Marys, died at 6:35 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by : her mother Marsha Judd (Wine). Several projects on Minster's summer agenda. Obituaries on March 1st, 2023 James Opperman James F. Opperman, age 84, of New Bremen, died on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 6:00 A.M. at his home in New Bremen. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. The Celina Daily Standard is a daily newspaper in Celina, Ohio, USA covering local news, sports, business, politics and community events. . On February 9, 1951 he married Mary (Shaffner) Anderson and she survives at the residence in Celina. There's an interactive map for that, Long-lost ship found in Lake Huron, confirming tragic story, Father of cellphone sees dark side but also hope in new tech, Two buildings a total loss in early morning blaze. Eileen A. Delzeith, age 87, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Search Celina obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. The newspaper is published six days a week - Monday through Saturday. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. [, Copyright 2023 Standard Printing Co. All Rights Reserved. Division IV Regional Girls Basketball Preview, As regional basketball tournaments go, the Division IV girls basketball regional at Vandalia-Butler High School might be the toughest in the state of, Copyright 2023 Standard Printing Co. All Rights Reserved, State Fire Marshal unit investigating Rockford fire, Auglaize Sheriff to get thermal drone to locate people, Marion Local vs St. Henry boys basketball, Marion Local vs Tri-Village girls basketball, Today in History: March 4, Franklin Roosevelt takes office, Board members OK $1.65M for athletic building, New Bremen fire officials oppose ban on rocket's red glare, Bicentennial committee plans year-long celebration, City, Mariners in turf war over Montgomery Field. (76 years old), October 9, 1944 - Yaney, who considers herself a psychic and Reiki practitioner, owns Celestial Crystal Creations, a crystal shop located at 110 N. Vine St., Celina. Several projects on Minster's summer agenda. E. Andy Anderson, age 93, of Celina, passed away on December 24, 2022 at his home in rural Celina. At the state level, he was elected to the Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates and Board of Governors and was tapped to chair the OSBA Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee. St. Marys' Jack Boos will represent the Roughriders next week at the Division I boys state bowling tournament after earning a qualifying berth at the district tournament held Thursday at Star Lanes at the Harbor in Port Clinton. Assisting at the scene were the Celina Fire Department and dive team, Celina and Chickasaw emergency medical services, Mercer County Sheriffs Office, Southern Mercer County Joint Ambulance District and the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Prenger is retiring after 35 years with the department. Kings Way honors Maries Candies legacy, At New Mexico St, a meltdown that runs beyond basketball, The implications of Walgreens decision on abortion pills, Mississippi passes bill restricting electric car dealerships, US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds, New crew from US, Russia and UAE arrives at space station, Doctor: Lesion removed from Bidens chest was cancerous, Pedestrian struck in parking lot succumbs to injuries, Young, Stroud defend against criticisms at NFL combine. A number of the projects come with hefty price tags, such as the $5.2 million water tower project and the $2 million expansion and renovation of the police department building. Dozens of firefighters from 12 departments in two counties battled the blaze for 10 hours and at one point exhausted the town's water supply and had to draw from the St. Marys River and a nearby creek. [. [, Margaret L. "Pat" Seyfried age 99 of New Bremen, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Fire Chief Dan Voress and assistant chief Lee Kuenning spoke out against a proposed ban on fireworks at Tuesday night's regular council meeting. Trade negative feelings for good vibrations at crystal store. [ More] Stories on November 2nd, 2022 Add Photos 1 Memory Thomas G. "Tom" Greenland Thomas G. "Tom" Greenland, age 87, was called to his. MINSTER - Village officials have signed off on a heavy slate of street, building and utilities projects this year with the help of a strong local economy and millions of dollars in grants. [ More] John Weyant John Henry Weyant, 86 of Union City, Ohio, passed away on Saturday October 29, 2022 at 7:20 PM at EverHeart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. CELINA - Last fall, the Mercer County Bobcats Special Olympics team brought in Scott Brunswick, a St. Henry basketball legend, to take the helm. Celina Daily Standard ST. HENRY Three brothers who became trapped in a manure pit at a farm near St. Henry died on Tuesday. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Who Where Receive obituaries Raymond Clutter February 25, 2023 (94 years old) View obituary Terry L. Glass February 22, 2023 (63 years old) View obituary Rita Buschur Van Wert coach Ben Laudick wanted a timeout. ST. MARYS - The St. Marys Bicentennial Committee has planned a year-long celebration to commemorate the city's founding 200 years ago. [ More] Gerald Johns Gerald "Pops" Johns, 82, of St. Marys, died 6:35 P.M. Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. There was a reason that he had so many loyal friends, from childhood through his last days. Serving the Grand Lake area since 1848 VANDALIA - Tri-Village was in the driver's seat from the waning seconds of the first quarter, but Marion Local kept battling all the way through. Mary Ann Briner. Julie R. Schnell, 34, of Celina, OH died 10:34 p.m. Saturday October 29, 2022 at Gardens of Celina, OH. Tom was a longtime Mercer County Bar Association member and served as the organization's president. Browse Obituaries and Death Records in Celina, Ohio Maurenn Bryson , 86 - Dec 3, 2022 Patsy "Pat" Wagner , 87 - Dec 31, 2021 CELINA - Donald B. Marbaugh, 61, died at 8:32 a.m. Sunday at Coldwater Community Hospital. [. Parkway's Gabrielle Stober and Dan Williamson won awards as the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association announced its All-Northwest Ohio girls basketball teams on Wednesday evening. Van Wert coach Ben Laudick wanted a timeout. [. Proffitt gave the Cougars just what they needed. E. Andy Anderson, age 93, of Celina, passed away on December 24, 2022 at his home in rural Celina. Search Celina obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. [, Janet M. Uppenkamp, 82, of Celina, died 11:10 p.m., Sat. The Van Wert senior beat the buzzer with a 3-pointer to give the Cougars a 56-55 victory over the Roughriders in the Division II boys basketball district semifinal on Thursday night at Liberty-Benton High School. June 21, 2021 Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Darlene Alma Thees of Celina, Ohio, born in Sidney, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 76, on June 21, 2021. Tom's sudden passing ended a life that touched and impacted virtually every resident of Mercer County. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Matthew F. Gray of Celina, Ohio, who passed away on May 6, 2021, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Lefeld said the men were pulled from the pit and were non-mobile and unconscious. Several projects on Minster's summer agenda. ROCKFORD - An auto repair shop and defunct bar and grill were gutted by a fire that broke out early Wednesday morning. WAPAKONETA - The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is in line to receive a thermal drone to help locate missing persons and criminal suspects. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. October 9, 1944 - ROCKFORD - A state law enforcement agency tasked with investigating suspicious fires and associated crimes is probing a blaze that destroyed two buildings downtown early Wednesday morning. Exposure to ammonia results in immediate burning sensation and redness in the eyes. Village council members at a special meeting Tuesday night approved an energy storage agreement with Summit Ridge Energy based in Arlington, Virginia. Vilas County News-Review | Waushara Argus. St. Marys' Jack Boos will represent the Roughriders next week at the Division I boys state bowling tournament after earning a qualifying berth at the district tournament held Thursday at Star Lanes at the Harbor in Port Clinton. BENTON RIDGE - St. Marys coach Dan Hegemier wanted his team to foul after an Austin Parks free throw. Would you like to offer Darlene Alma Theess loved ones a condolence message? [, Michael Layne Howell, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 6:26 p.m. Friday February 24, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Funeral arrangement under the care ofCisco Funeral Home. [. He married Johanna Streaker, who survives. Memorial contributions can be made to CALL Food Pantry. Kraig Noble, chairman of the committee, gave an overview of the city's history, past anniversary celebrations and plans for festivities this year. NEW BREMEN - New Bremen Fire Chief Dan Voress and assistant chief Lee Kuenning spoke out against a proposed ban on fireworks at Tuesday night's regular council meeting. [, Copyright 2023 Standard Printing Co. All Rights Reserved. Emergency personnel were called to the farm at 12:30 p.m. after receiving a call that three men had passed out in a manure pit at a livestock operation at 2319 Coldwater Creek Road, St. Henry Fire Department Chief Matt Lefeld said. The following are available on microfilm in Celina: Daily Standard . Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Mr. Marbaugh was a clerk at the Celina Post Office. VANDALIA - Tri-Village was in the driver's seat from the waning seconds of the first quarter, but Marion Local kept battling all the way through. Celina, TX Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Add Photos 1 Memory BRANDON W. CRUMPLEY CRUMPLEY Brandon Wayne Crumpley, age 39, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, after a long brave battle with. Condolences may be shared with Tom's family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com. Methane and carbon monoxide are odorless and difficult to detect by smell, according to extension information. Schiavone often marveled at how Tom could spend the morning conferring with a state Supreme Court Justice or bank president or prominent Cincinnati attorney, then go to lunch at The Fountain or another downtown Celina restaurant and discuss local issues at a "roundtable" of men or women from all livelihoods and occupations. Friday, March 3. A Mass for the Wuebker family was conducted Wednesday evening at St. Henry Catholic Church. UNION CITY - A 20-year-old Fort Recovery man was transferred to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton in serious condition early Saturday morning following an ATV accident, according to a Darke County Sheriff's Office news release. By GARY R. RASBERRY and TOM HAINES. On November 17, 1961, he married Sandra (Bell) in Sidney, Ohio, at St. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Two boys teams and two girls teams will look to compete for state titles this Friday and Saturday at the Division II state tournament held at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl. Information published on . CELINA - Lori Yaney, published author and business owner, is crystal clear in her profession. MINSTER - The village is gaining a new partner in its solar energy system. Obituaries. Celina is located at (40.551459, -84.570057), at an . [, Evalyn Joann (Poorman) Schultz was born June 26, 1928 to Harold and Claudine (Ward) Poorman of Forest, Ohio. CELINA - Engineering inspectors and maintenance personnel will be on site on many of the 111 miles of open drainage ditches and 76 miles of tile in Mercer County this upcoming construction season. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Matthew F. Gray of Celina, Ohio, who passed away on May 6, 2021, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. World Newspapers US Newspapers UK Newspapers UK Front Pages Contact On Monday 9 January 2023 Choose from Our List of 11656 Online Newspapers & ePapers to Get Your Daily Newspaper Fix! A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina with military rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and VFW Post #5713. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. June 1, 1960 - CELINA - Mercer County Board of Elections members this week voted in a new chairperson and swapped the roles of its two directors, per a longstanding board policy. [. He was born on September 15, 1929 in Champaign County, Ohio to the late Oscar and Nannie (Asbury) Anderson. He was a past President and former Trustee of the Mercer County Civic Foundation and a member of the Mercer County Savings Bank Board of Directors. His storytelling ability and sense of humor were legendary. Manure pit gases are the biggest concern for health and safety around manure handling and storage pits, according to the Ohio State University Extension.