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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.
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For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Geraldine Leohner
Geraldine C. Leohner, 97, died Sept. 7, 2011, at Wesley Glen Retirement Community, Columbus.
She born on June 24, 1914, in Rockbridge, to William and Blanche Starner Primmer. On Sept. 26, 1936, she married Robert Grant Leohner, who died May 31, 1977.
Surviving are a sister, Rhea McKown, Palm Harbor, Fla.; a son-in-law, the Rev. David Woodyard, Powell; a granddaughter; and two great-grandsons.
Deceased are daughter, Jeanne Woodyard; two sisters, Ruth Tucker and Helen Beougher; and a grandson.
She was active in church work in United Methodist churches in Baltimore (Ohio), Minerva Park, and Maize Manor. She had served as choir director, taught church classes and played piano for various church functions.
Services are 4:30 p.m. Sunday at Maize Manor United Methodist, Columbus, the Rev. Gloria Brooks officiating.
Burial will conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster.
Calling is 2 p.m. until time of services Sunday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maize Manor Church, Wesley Glen Retirement Community or to HomeReach Hospice, Columbus.
Arrangements are being handled by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.
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