Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 1:05PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Light snow is expected to develop across the area after midnight, shifting to the southeast through the predawn hours. This band of light snow will affect the region by the Thursday morning commute, eventually pushing south of the area by mid- morning.
Minor snow accumulations of less than an inch are expected, but cold ground conditions will allow for quick accumulation on any untreated surfaces. The main impacts are expected to be reduced visibilities and some slick spots on untreated surfaces.
Motorists should exercise caution. Plan extra time for the Thursday morning commute.
19° 19° chance Thu 23° Thu 23° 4° 4° Fri 28° Fri 28°
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Thursday, December 27th, 2012
Priscilla Sekel
Priscilla "Pat" Sekel, 83, St. Marys, died at 1:20 p.m. Dec. 25, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
She was born Dec. 23, 1929, in Kent to Mark and Anna Novak Babarick. On Aug. 28, 1954, she married Samuel D. Sekel, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Stephen Sekel, Santa Rosa, Calif.; a daughter, Susan (Leon) Skowronski, Strongsville; a brother, Daniel Babarick, Kent; and two grandchildren.
She graduated in 1947 from Roosevelt High School, Kent, and attended Kent State University. She was a homemaker, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, and a member of the St. Marys Shakespeare Club. She volunteered for several years with the Auglaize County American Red Cross.
Calling is 4-7 p.m. Friday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, and 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Bissler & Son Funeral Home, Kent.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kent, the Rev. Richard Pentello officiating. Burial will follow at Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent.
Condolences may be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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