Vincent E. ContiVincent E. Conti, 78, passed away January 14, 2011. He was a member of the Teamsters Local #24. Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; and daughter, Lynn. He is survived by his siblings, John (Ann) Conti, Rose Scappino, Jim (Barb) Simmons, and Margie (Harry) Werts; special friends, Jake and Dottie, Jim and Judy, Steve and...

Kenneth Eugene Weaver, Sr.Kenneth Eugene Weaver, Sr., 66, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born in Saxton, PA on October 12, 1944 to the late Cloyd and Thelma Weaver. Kenneth was a talented mechanic and woodworker. In his free time he enjoyed building things, camping, and spending...

Kathleen M. EvansKathleen M. Evans, 67, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2011. She was born in Akron, but lived in Florida for many years. She returned to Akron in 2004. Kathleen was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 8487. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Lenora Merritt; sister, Denelda...

Jane Farmer (VanHorn)Jane Farmer, 60, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2011.Preceded in death by parents, Ezra B. and Ella VanHorn and son, Ezra D. VanHorn, she is survived by husband, Elmer Kelly Farmer; daughters, Tammy (Chris) Waller and Tina Farmer; son, Timothy Farmer; grandchildren, Christopher, Austin, Elizabeth, Janella, Isaiah and Kelzra; and brother, Ronald (Bobbie) Hopkins.Calling...

Kenneth E. Yutzy, 53, passed away on January 12, 2011. Ken was an avid fisherman and loved riding his motorcycle. He had been employed at Acme for 38 years. Survivors include his parents, James and Alma Yutzy; his loving wife of 23 years, Patricia; daughters, Stephanie (Justin) Mackey and Tammy (Richard) Rhoads; sons, Scott Yutzy, Keith (Eva) Jones, and David...

James H. EckenrodeJames H. Eckenrode, 82, left his loving family on January 11, 2011. He was a man of many talents that was always there for us when we needed him. His family was his life and we will miss him dearly. He served in the Navy during WW II and in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was...

Donald R. MorganDonald R. Morgan, 76, of Uniontown, passed away January 12, 2011. Don was born in Akron on June 10, 1934 to the late Edgar and Marian (Merrill) Morgan. He retired from Goodyear after 40 years of service. Don was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by...

Ruth M. TurleyRuth Marie Turley, 88, passed away January 10, 2011 after a short illness. She was a member of the Women's VFW Auxiliary, and she loved gardening, crochet, and travel. Ruth was preceded in death by daughter, Darlene; and grandsons, Jerry Jr., and Jeremy. She is survived by her 6 children; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and 2...

Jerry C. Winningham, 88, passed away in the hands of Jesus on January 10, 2011. Born in Livingston, TN, Jerry lived in Akron for most of his life. Served with the US Navy during WWII in the Pacific. A graduate of Akron South High School, Jerry retired as a maintenance foreman from Firestone. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran...

Ronald C. MollohanOur beloved husband and father, Ronald "Carl" Mollohan, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on January 9, 2011, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Carl was born September 13, 1941 in Enterprise, WV and moved to Akron in 1943. He married his high school sweetheart, Pat, in 1959. That same year, they started their...

John N. Huffman, Sr., 83, passed away on January 9, 2011. John was born on February 27, 1927 to the late Jewel and Lola (Wolf) Huffman. He retired from Consolidated Freight after 30 years of service. John enjoyed life after retirement and spent much of his time at Lake Erie fishing. He was a friend to all that knew him...

Evelyn J. Santy, 79, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2011. Preceded in death by her husband, Dorsel. Survivors include son, Michael; daughter, Terry Caldwell and Janie (Jim) Garner; 7 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Lorena Keen. Calling hours will be Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mangus, 88, passed away on January 8, 2011. Betty retired in 1975 and moved to Florida with her husband, Bob, until his death in 1984. She had a giving nature and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Betty will also be missed by her friends at the Tallmadge CVS and McDonalds. Preceded in death by...

Laura K. MurrayLaura K. Murray went home to be with her Lord on Janaury 5, 2011. She was preceded in death by her mother, E. Jayne Staton; husbands, Jimmy Murray and Lee Eastridge. She is survived by son, Charles C. Murray (Amy); grandchildren, Gage, Kailin, and Brenna; father, John Staton; sisters, Donna Six (Eugene) and Brenda Staton; and special friend,...

Nute WoodsNute Woods, born November 28, 1925, passed away with his family by his side on January 5, 2011. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during World War II. He was also a lifetime member of the Army/Navy Club of Lakemore. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Mable Woods; grandson, John...

Dorothy W. SandersDorothy W. Sanders, 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2011. She was born in Erie, PA and has lived in this area since 1935. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Horace; son and daughter –in-law, John and Shirley Sanders; grandson, John Sanders; brother, Lloyd Judy; and sister, Myrtle Long. Dorothy...

Vivian Yvonne HalmanVivian Yvonne Halman, 78, passed away January 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Jewell Shackelford; and sisters, Opal Satterly and Janet Howard. Vivian is survived by her children, Vickie Hudson and Richard Halman; grandsons, Ryan (Jen) Derhammer, Zachary (Mary) Hudson, Eric Dishman, and Rob Halman; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Jane Hudson; sister, Elsie Bachand;...

Margaret Crawford DePratoMargaret Crawford DePrato, 87, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2011. She was born March 19, 1923 in Rosefarm, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth Brownlee. Margaret devoted her life to her home, husband, children, and grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her...

Irvin Wyatt Johnson, Sr., 72, passed away with his family by his bedside on January 5, 2011. Irvin was born on October 26, 1938 to the late Ira and Mildred Johnson. Irvin was the owner/operator of Irv's Truck Service. He enjoyed boating and camping, but his family was his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Thelma Ione Muth, passed away on January 4, 2011, at her residence, with her children and caregiver by her side. She was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church for 53 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John F. Muth; son-in-law, Wayne McKinney. Survivors include her son, John Muth; daughter, Karen McKinney; grandchildren, Melanie (Steve) Gray,...