Special Weather Statement issued December 3 at 5:13AM 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 Tri-State 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.
17° 17° Wed 32° Wed 32° 18° 18° slight chance Thu 23° Thu 23° slight chance
Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Anna Belna
Anna (Karafit) Belna, age 95, of Sandusky, Ohio and formerly of Celina, passed away at 11:47 a.m. on Thursday March 3, 2016 at the Portland Place in Sandusky, Ohio.
She was born on July 20, 1920 in Celina, Ohio to John & Apolona (Gajos) Karafit, who preceded her in death. Her sister Elizabeth Kozumplik and brothers Steve Karafit and Frank Karafit and daughter-in-law Georgiana Belna, also preceded her in death.
Anna was survived by her her children Michael John Belna of DeLand, Fla., Constance Suzanne Belna of Columbus, Charles & Christine Belna of Sandusky, Joseph & Michelle Belna of Raleigh, N.C., Nancy & Je'Nette Hill of Columbus, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Anna was a former member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and very active with the Ladies Altar Sodality at the Church. She was formerly employed at the Empire Restaurant, having prepared food in the Commissary. She was also involved at the Agricultural Offices of Mercer County, the Homemakers Club and Circle of Friends Club. Anna loved her gardening and spending time with her friends and family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Fr. Kenneth G. Alt C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call from 11-1 at the funeral home on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Heartland Hospice of Fremont, Ohio.
Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
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