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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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Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
Arthur Dapore
Arthur A. Dapore, age 86, of Russia, Ohio, died at 2:04 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.
He was born on January 12, 1937, in Russia, Ohio, to the late John & Bernadette (Groff) Dapore. He married Eileen Homan on August 24, 1963, and she survives in Russia.
He is also survived by children: Karen & Jon Morris of Anna; Kathy & Gene Greve of Houston; Kevin & Lynne Dapore of Russia, Kerry & Holly Dapore of Russia; and Keith & Tracy Dapore of Newport. Also, his grandchildren: Aaron & Gwen Morris, Kyle Morris & Fiancé Megan Whitt, Sara & Michael Cowan, Samantha & Doug Meyer, Sabrina & Jonathan Pleiman, Luke & Hannah Dapore, Jack, Emma Dapore, Mason, Adam, Dane Dapore, Ruthie, Hayden Dapore. And his great grandchildren: Elise, Wesley Morris; Oliver, Allison Cowan; Christian, Nicholas, Lauren Meyer; Natalie, Henry, Emily Pleiman. Also his sister, Helen Larger and in-laws: Mildred Dapore, Delores Homan, Janet & Jim McEldowney, Jim & Patty Boehmer, Mary Keller, Charlene Homan, Carolyn & Dave Kriescher, Doris & Phil Sheffer and special cousin Martha Wendel.
He was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws: Adrian Dapore, Bob & Pauline Dapore, Carl Larger, Carl Dapore, Margaret & Don Geise, Gerald Homan, Herbert Homan, Mildred Boehmer, Joe Keller, Wally Thein, and special cousin, Alvin Wendel.
Arthur was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie Legion-Past Commander, Russia CWV, & Veterans Services. He was employed at Stolle Corporation for 40 years. He enjoyed watching the grandkids play sports. He was an avid Bengals, Reds, & Ohio State fan. He has always been a lifelong Russia Raider fan.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023, at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, with burial to follow in St. Remy Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia on Thursday, September 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. and from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
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