Jerald “Jerry” Hostetler, 81
Jerald “Jerry” Hostetler, beloved husband, father, brother, and teacher, passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on March 16, 1944 to Marvin & Doris (Newcomer) Hostetler. He graduated from Orrville High School in 1962 and continued his education at Goshen College in Goshen,…
Read MoreEli L. Miller, 80
Eli L. Miller, 80, of Kidron, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born near Charm on May 13, 1945 to the late Levi C. and Clara M. (Miller) Miller and married Sarah Alice Miller on November 16, 1965 and she survives. He was a member…
Read MoreMarilyn S. “Mari” Head, 82
Massillon – Marilyn S. “Mari” Head, age 82, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Aultman Massillon Hospital, following a period of declining health. Born on February 22, 1943, in Wadsworth, she was the daughter of the late Everett Haywood and Katherine Mary (Pickett) Gibbs Sr. Mari graduated from Wadsworth High…
Read MoreDalton Local Elementary and Middle School Veterans Day Reverse Parade
Dalton Elementary and Middle School invites all veterans to be recognized by students and staff on Veterans Day for your honorable service to our country in a reverse parade 1:45-2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Veterans can participate by driving through the school bus loop, according to information provided. (Rain date: Nov. 12) Vehicles with veterans…
Read MoreDeborah Kay “Debbie” Zuercher, 68
Dalton – Deborah Kay “Debbie” Zuercher, age 68, of Dalton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic, following a courageous three-year journey with cancer. Debbie was born on August 29, 1957, in Orrville, Ohio, to Thomas and Marlene (Moser) Brown. She was a 1975 graduate of Dalton High School. On July…
Read MoreOrrville Drama Club to present ‘Alice in Wonderland’
DGKN staff report ORRVILLE Step into a world of whimsy and wonder as the Orrville Schools Drama Club presents “Alice in Wonderland” this month, according to a news release. This delightful adaptation by Brainerd Duffield, based on Lewis Carroll’s beloved story, brings Alice’s adventures to life in a way that captures the charm and cleverness…
Read MoreFall programs for all ages at Dalton library
DGKN staff report DALTON The Dalton Branch, 127 S Church St., Dalton, has fall library programs for children through adults. To register, call 330-828-8486. Children Toddler Play Time 10:15-11:15 a.m. Fridays, Nov. 7 and 21 Toddlers ages 18-36 months with a caregiver are invited to join us for a play session. PAWs TO…
Read MoreCARING COMETS Central Christian students make a difference on annual service day
PHOTO BY CHRISTINA McCUNE | Gazette & News Central Christian students and staff traveled to Common Threads in Barberton to help on CCS’ Community Service Day. Director Cindy Bach, front left, said timing was great because students helped them sort items and also make meatballs for a fundraiser for the Barberton Mum Festival. PHOTO PROVIDED…
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Linda Folga, 70
Orrville – Linda Folga, age 70, of Orrville, formerly of Buffalo, New York, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Aultman Orrville Hospital, following a brief period of declining health. Linda was born on March 13, 1955, in Batavia, New York, to James and Barbara (Schrock) Roggie. She was a graduate of Alden High…
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