CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Former U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes, who died last week at the age of 90, was laid to rest Tuesday. Hundreds lined up for the service at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church, located at 8712 Quincy Avenue in Cleveland. Vice President Joe Biden attended the home-going celebration. Other political dignitaries included: Rep. Mary Rose Oakar, Rep. Dennis […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Funeral arrangements and memorial services have been planned for former U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes, who died last week at the age of 90. Stokes lied in state inside the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda on Monday. A public viewing was held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. An Appreciation Program, also open to the public, will […]
CLEVELAND — From the streets of Cleveland to the corridors of Washington, a steady outpouring of tributes keep pouring in for former Congressman Louis Stokes. From some of the ordinary Clevelanders he served, words of sincere appreciation. Cleveland resident Latasha Loper said Stokes and his service “helped a lot of us understand our opportunity not […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Retired U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with both brain and lung cancer, and said he and his family appreciate good wishes, support and privacy during this time. The Congressman released the following statement: Retired U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes, who served the 21st and 11th Districts of Ohio for 30 years, […]