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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Thursday, September 21st, 2023
Cecelia Houseworth
Cecelia Ann Houseworth, 64, of St. Marys, OH died at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday September 19, 2023 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 25,1959 in St. Marys, OH to Freeman and Rowena (Fogt) Hile. On April 10, 1982 in New Bremen, OH she married Clifton Perry Houseworth, who survives.
Also survived by: son Daniel Egbert of St. Marys, OH; daughter Stephanie Houseworth of St. Marys, OH; daughter Annie (Kevin) Falasco of St. Marys, OH; 6 grandchildren: Espn Egbert, Emmy Weiss, Noah Mouk, Lucas Falasco, Jacob Falasco, Baker Falasco; mother-in-law Phoebe Houseworth of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Freeman and Rowena Hile; father-in-law Roy Houseworth.
She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1977). She worked for many years at the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH. Later, she worked in the dietary department at Otterbein - St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included cooking, baking, making floral arrangements and growing tulips. More than anything else, she treasured the time that she spent with her grandchildren.
Rites are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday September 23, 2023 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.
Visitation 4 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cancer Association of Auglaize Co.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Cecelia's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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