Della Harter

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:36PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

At 1236 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near St. Marys, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include... St. Marys, New Bremen, Minster, Newport, Anna, Fort Loramie, Botkins, New Knoxville, Moulton, Chickasaw, Kettlersville, Montezuma, Egypt, Lake Loramie State Park, Maria Stein, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Mccartyville, and Houston.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 101 and 107.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 12:48PM EDT until July 27 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in west central Ohio, Auglaize and Shelby.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Anna, Jackson Center, Botkins, New Knoxville, Kettlersville, Montra, Mccartyville and Maplewood.

Wednesday, October 4th, 2017

Della Harter

Della Mae Harter, age 52 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday October 2, 2017 at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.

She was born in Celina, Ohio on Dec. 25, 1964 to Julietta (Kunk) Trafzer. She is survived by her mother and step father Julietta (Kunk) and Virgil Schwieterman, who live in Celina.

Also surviving are her two daughters and son-in-law Kimberly (Tyler) Shuttleworth of Van Buren, Indiana, Julia Goetz of Celina, a grandson Hunter Shuttleworth, two sisters and brothers-in-law Diane (Joe) Bruns of Celina, Donna (John) Bruns of St. Marys, brothers and sister-in-law Daniel (Michelle) Trafzer of Juette and David Leslein of Columbus.

Della was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Deb (Dennis) Hague.

She was a member of the Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday Oct. 7, 2017 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, with Rev. Diane Mendelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Swamp College Cemetery in Celina.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Friday Oct. 6, 2017 and from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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