Carol McDonald

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 3:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality.
Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories.
It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 2:18PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, until midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality today. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy' range.
For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Temperatures continue climb into the upper 80s to lower 90s today. This will combine with a humid airmass to produce heat indicies in the 95 to 100 degree range this afternoon.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 10:53AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 9:21AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, through midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 16 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT tonight.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Air Quality Alert issued July 15 at 9:35PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio, from 7 AM Thursday to midnight EDT Thursday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires will adversely impact air quality. The Agency expects the Air Quality Index to be in the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' range.
For additional actions and information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's web site at epa.ohio.gov.

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023

Carol McDonald

Carol W. McDonald, 86, of St. Marys, died 11:28 A.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster.

She was born July 26, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Edgar and Hazel (Nevergall) Schaffer. She married John McDonald on September 16, 1972, and he preceded her in death on November 10, 2000.

She is survived by her children: Ron (Julie) Rupert of Whitesboro, Texas; Russ (Deb) Rupert of Wapakoneta; Roxann (James) Lengerich of St. Marys. She is survived by her five grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, and by her loving dog, Happy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Schaffer and Hazel Schaffer Poppe; by her brothers: Jimmy Schaffer; Jerry Schaffer; Oscar Schaffer; by her half-sister, Rosemary Sales; by a grandson, Matthew Rupert and by 2 great-grandchildren.

Carol was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1993, and she was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys. She and her husband, John, loved to camp and travel in their motorhome and were members of the Nomads Family Motorcoach Association. She was a member of the Senior Swingers Dance Club and had been a Cub Scout Den Mother.

Funeral rites will be held 12:00 noon Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, the Reverend Rhonda Hainer, officiant. Burial rites will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Friends may call from 10:00 A.M. til the time of services on Friday at the funeral home, where memorial donations may be given to Everheart Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to Carol's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.

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