Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 6:07AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Scattered snow showers will become more widespread through this afternoon and then likely linger into this evening before tapering off.
The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon. In addition, brisk conditions will prevail with west winds gusting in the 30 to 40 mph range today.
Light snow accumulations will be possible, mainly on grassy and elevated surfaces. While roads will remain mostly wet during the daytime hours, some slick spots may develop toward sunset as temperatures begin to drop below freezing.
Please be prepared for the changing weather conditions today and the potential for reduced visibilities when driving.
Today 35° Today 35° likely 17° 17° chance Tomorrow 28° Tomorrow 28° 20° 20°
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Monday, April 7th, 2008
Wilma Platfoot
Wilma Platfoot, 88, 206 Cherry Lane, Anna, died at 1:35 a.m. April 5, 2008, at the Versailles Health Care Center.
She was born Oct. 23, 1919, in Cassella to Henry and Anna Harting Boeke. On Feb. 27, 1943, she married Herbert S. Platfoot, who died March 8, 1963.
Survivors are five sons, William (Angela), Tipp City, John (Rosemary Mattson), Kingston, Tenn., Duane of Anna and Richard (Joyce) and Steve, all of Botkins; five daughters, Elizabeth "Betty" (Henry) Harshbarger, Sidney, Phyllis (Roy) Lea, Canton, Ga., Diane (Terry) Billing, Anna, Constance "Connie" (Doug) Bisher, Springfield, and Sharon (Rick) Staley, Huber Heights.; a sister-in-law, Theola Raterman, Dayton; 38 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a daughter, Carol, four brothers, Julian, Sylverius, Faustin, and Elmer; three sisters, Leona, Clementine and Frederica; and a grandson.
She worked for Yeasel, Inc. until 1984 and was a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church and its Rosary Alter Sodality, McCartyville.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Patrick Welsh officiating. Burial is at the church cemetery.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Contributions can be made to Right to Life.
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