Barbara J. Botschner Born February 3, 1929 in North Canton to Lester C. and Ethel (Voltz) Achauer. She graduated from North Canton High School in 1947, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, Ohio, in 1951, where she was Homecoming Queen and a member of the Philalethean Society. She began her teaching career with the Canton City Schools in 1951, later on to teach in Cleveland Heights and Denver, Colorado Public Schools. After her children were grown, she began teaching in Canton City Schools Adult Basic Education Literacy and GED classes, as well as substitute teaching. She was a life member of Zion United Church of Christ, a member of The Bridge Club, and beloved by all she knew. She is survived by her husband Andrew W. Botschner, M.D.; daughter Amy (Thomas) O'Brien, and their children Grace, Jack, and Claire, of Columbus; sons: Andrew T. Botschner and friend Mindy Muenich of Cincinnati; Tim Botschner and his children Timothy, David, and Abby, of North Canton; cousin Jack Voltz of Glide, Oregon; sister-in-law Wilma Achauer of Independence, Missouri; sisters-in-law Eleanor Pocock and Joan Snyder of Massillon, Ohio; a brother, Tom Achauer, preceded her in death. A private family service will be held Saturday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Massillon with Rev. Eli Klingensmith officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion UCC in North Canton or the Humane Society of Canton. Condloences may be left online at ww.arnoldfuneralhome.com (Arnold-Canton 330-456-7291)