Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM 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.
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Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015
Randolph Kramer
Randolph N. Kramer, age 51, of Beavercreek, OH died on Monday, November 2, 2015 at Hospice of Dayton after battling cancer for 6 1/2 years.
Randy was born on July 14, 1964 in Celina to Lucy (Siefring) Kramer and the late Leon Kramer. He married Teresa Ruchty on July 11, 1987 in Coldwater, OH.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Teresa, his mother Lucy Kramer of Celina, in–laws Jerry and Thelma (Kremer) Ruchty of Coldwater, his children Steven and Tonjia (Griffor) Kramer of Cincinnati, and their unborn child, Bethany Kramer of Troy and fiancée Derek Koester of Ft. Recovery. Siblings, Bob and Janice Kramer, Dick and Jody Kramer, Ron and Tammy Kramer all of Celina, and Kim Kramer of Heath. In-laws, Marceil (Ruchty) and Dave Kahlig of Coldwater, Janet (Ruchty) and Allan Bruns of St. Henry, and Annette (Ruchty) and Marc Cridge of Salem, OR. As well as 22 nieces and nephews and 23 great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father Leon, brother James and nephew Will Cridge.
Randy was a loving son, husband, father, uncle, and friend, but he loved God above all.
He graduated from Celina High School in 1982. He was a 1986 graduate of WSU College of Business. Randy was part owner of Flagel Huber Flagel CPA's where he worked for 29 years.
Randy loved supporting WSU accounting department, WSU Men's basketball, his children's CYO teams, and giving back to the local community. He was a member of Dayton Kiwanis and Miami Valley Venture Assoc. He loved to play and watch all sports.
Randy was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church, Beavercreek. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am Friday, November 6 at the Immaculate Conception, Celina, OH, with Rev. Kenneth Schnipke and Rev. Dean Matthews co-officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina, OH.
Friends may call at Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek from 4:00 – 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6 from 8:00 – 10:00 am at Lehman – Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina.
Memorial contributions may be donated to "Steps for Sarcoma." Please make checks payable to The Ohio James Cancer Hospital and put #314006 in the memo line. All checks will be forwarded to the James by the family in Randy's honor.
Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelfh.com.
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