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Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 2019

Page

3

Lorelei Hofacre 1921 2019 Dalton resident dies at 97

Lorelei M. Hofacre of Dalton dies at home on February 27 2019 at age 97 born October 20 1921 in Massillon to William and Myrtle Fisher married Glenn J. Hofacre in 1941 he preceded her in death in 2004 a longtime Massillon Baptist Temple member and co founder of Calvary Baptist Church in Moffit Heights she worked 23 years at Shady Lawn Nursing Home and enjoyed gardening survived by six children 16 grandchildren 20 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild funeral Monday 11 am at Spidell Funeral Home Mount Eaton burial in Dalton Cemetery visitation one hour prior.

Lorelei M. Hofacre Dalton Lord Massillon William and Myrtle (Baron) Fisher Glenn J. Hofacre Mary Jean Robert) Ramph Carolyn John) Ulrich David Jewell Hofacre Jonathon Sue Ellen Leah Gary) Coleman Susan Darcell) Rominger Paul Kirchenmann James Margaret Kirchenmann Fred Pauli Gladys Pauli Betty Kamph Janice Fisher Spidellfuneralhome.com

Schmuki Funeral Set March 2 at St. The Catholic Church Brewster

Frieda Schmuki A. mass will be held Saturday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Family Parish Catholic Church in Brewster. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Aultman Foundation Hospice are requested. Spidell-Brewster Funeral Home 330-767-3737 www.spidellfuneralhome.

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Dee Dee L Toles Funeral Service Announcement

Dee Dee L Toles tribute set for Saturday March 2 2019 at 930 am at Friendship Baptist Church Pastor Reginald Hye to officiate followed by burial at Massillon Cemetery Paquelet Funeral Home Crematory handles arrangements.

Anouicgeig Friendship Baptist Church Reginald Hye Massillon Cemetery

Area Deaths in Canton and Nearby Communities

Obituaries list multiple local residents including Robert E Bethel 87 of Jackson Township Ruth E Cochran Cinder 94 Canton Carl R Eick 76 Carrollton Lorelei M Hofacre 97 Dalton Christine Ickes Garganus 56 Louisville Howard R Jones 75 Canton Bruce L Laubert 90 Alliance Thomas G Jr McCoy 80 Canton David E Mercier 81 Jackson Township Jammie N Metz 49 Canton Charles F Ill Renz 68 Alliance Janet Summers 80 Alliance Edith F Werstler 81 Joseph M Zoll 63 service details and locations for each person across area funeral homes and churches.

Bethel Robert E Jackson Township Reed North Canton St John the Baptist Canton Cinder Ruth E. Cochran Spiker-Foster-Shriver Eick Carl R Carrollton Allman Dugger Catton Hofacre Lorelei M Dalton Spidell Mount Eaton Ickes-Garganus Christine Stierisrael Louisville Jones Howard R Laubert Bruce L Alliance Cassaday-Turkle-Christian McCoy Thomas G. Jr Rossi Mercier David E Paquelet Massillon Metz Jammie N Gotschall- Hutchison Minerva Renz Charles F. Ill Summers Janet Werstler Edith F

Opioids discussed as community crisis at Stark County forum

Stark County officials and residents addressed the evolving opioid landscape including prevention, treatment gaps, and rising meth use. Judge Forchione highlighted a recovery‑oriented approach with targeted counseling and housing, while Sara Alton delivered a personal recovery story and credited treatment for saving her life. Student billboards by Glen Oak High School highlighted March and May displays.

Sara Alton Alton Forchione Stark Regional Community Correction Center Sarandipity Cakes Glen Oak High School Taen Prior Shelby Freda Renee Walton Cameron Jones

Massillon Board Advances Multiple Employee Actions at Wednesday Session

Massillon City Schools Board approved resignations for two longtime staffers and the girls head golf coach Brooke Morgan. Retirements include Nancy Mendez head cook at Gorrell with 29 years and Joan Parr a Gorrell kindergarten teacher since 1986. Also approved are several new hires, stipends, and a grant for the high school media center. Up next, a 6:30 p.m. meeting on March 20 at the Administrative building.

Nancy Mendez Gorrell Joan Parr Jone Stephanie Butcher Gregory Dickerhoof Karyln Carter Franklin Lunch Robert Huth Stephanie Lepley Austin Weyandt Gil Donahue Stephanie Gorman Todd Lepley Justin van Dyke Brooke Morgan Cleveland 17Th St

Jackson Local Schools Receives Auditor of State Award

Jackson Local Schools Board hears Superintendent DiLoreto announce the district earned the Auditor of State Award for the seventh consecutive year. Actions approve 507 graduates for May 30, eight field trips at no cost, and 2019 20 study programs for Jackson High and Jackson Memorial Middle. Polar Bear Plunge raised over 60000 for the foundation and 24 local charities. Next meeting at 5 p.m. March 19.

Christopher DiLoreto Auditor of State DiLoreto Linda Paris Faith Family Church Jackson Jackson Memorial Middle School Jim Camp Jackson Local Schools Foundation Lake Cable Jackson High School

Chipotle Heroines Rise From Massillon To Hollywood

Washington High School graduate Peterson climbs the Chipotle ladder from team member to service manager while Massillon colleagues gain fame in Behind the Foil. Plants travels to California for a commercial shoot and, with his wife Lydia, pursues adoption in Uganda, aided by company support.

Peterson Hollywood Massillon Ohio Washington High School California Plants Chipotle Jesus Uganda Africa Lydia Ednsa Brittany Staggers

Ohio lawmakers fault Kim on Warmbier death and Trump denials

Portman and other Ohio Republicans condemn North Korea for Otto Warmbier's death and question Kim Jong Un's claims. They call for accountability while Trump defends accepting denials, citing past praise of Kim and urging consequences for autocrats. Brown, Turner, Stivers, and Schiff weigh in amid broader U.S. tensions.

Otto Portman Warmbier Cincinnati Wyoming University of Virginia Pyongyang Hanoi Trump Kim Ohio North Korea Dayton Mike Turner Kim Jong UN Sherrod Brown D-Ohio Ohio Democrat United States Steve Stivers Arlington Otto Warmbier Stivers Mike DeWine U.S U.N Nikki Haley Adam Schiff California Vladimir Putin Mohammed bin Salman Putin bin Salman Washington Post Jamal Khashoggi

Suspect waives speedy trial in deputy slaying case

Wade Edward Winn, 23, waived his right to a speedy trial in Clermont County as lawyers prepare his defense. Winn pleads not guilty to two counts of aggravated murder and 12 counts of attempted aggravated murder for the January shooting that killed deputy Bill Brewer and wounded another deputy during a 12 hour standoff near Cincinnati.

Batavia Ohio Wade Edward Winn Clermont County Winn Cincinnati Bill Brewer Associated Press

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