Brendan McKinney

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Monday, December 15th, 2025

Brendan McKinney

Brendan S. McKinney, age 28, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

He was born on February 14, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio, to Pastor Randy and April (Pontious) McKinney of Elyria, Ohio. On September 24, 2022, Brendan married the love of his life, Brittany (Bullock) McKinney, who survives in Celina.

Also surviving are his children, Hadley, Holdyn Bullock, and Meryda and Wallace McKinney; his parents, Pastor Randy and April McKinney; his paternal grandparents, Delbert and MaryAnn McKinney of Elyria; his maternal grandparents, Dave (Sherry) Pontious of Fairborn; his sisters, Tiffany (Brent) Boudreaux of Louisiana and Mattea (Jacob) Foster of Elyria; seven brothers- and sisters-in-law; and fourteen beloved nieces and nephews.

Brendan was a 2015 graduate of Midview High School in Grafton, Ohio. He was employed at Crown Equipment Corporation in Celina and was a member of Cross Community Church in Elyria. Above all else, Brendan treasured being a father to his children. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, relaxing in his hammock, and sharing in Brittany's home-cooked meals.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina, with Dr. Joshua Steinke officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the McKinney family.

The McKinney family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude for the love, care, and support shown to them during this difficult time.

Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina and St. Marys are honored to serve Brendan and his family. To share memories or offer condolences, please visit www.ciscofuneralhome.com or the Cisco Funeral Homes Facebook page.

Archive of
December 15th, 2025

Buy this E-Edition

Additional obituary on this date

Deborah Jo Schaefer-Lusczek

Deborah Jo Schaefer-Lusczek was born on June 24th, 1951, to the late Paul Finn and Jeannine (Paul). [More]