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,...

Norbert V. MillerNorbert V. Miller, 77, of Akron, passed away January 2, 2011. Norb was born in Akron on February 24, 1933. He retired from the city of Akron Parks Dept after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benton and Angeline Miller and sister, Mildred Smart. He was a loving father to his daughters,...

Anne Scott (nee Fuhrman) "Babe", 94, of Suffield Township, passed away in the home of her daughter/caregiver, Nancy Weaver and son-in-law, Ken Weaver, on Sunday morning, January 2nd. Her three sons, Roger (Barb), Ken (Linda) and Richard (Connie) Scott and daughter, Nancy were blessed to have a loving and devoted mom to care for them and their families. Anne will...

Harold E. "Bud" Minick, Jr., 60, passed away on November 21, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold, Sr. and Betty Minick. Survivors include his cousins, Fay Kelly, Jeannette Clark, Michele Hensley, Kathy Kamzelski, Michael Kelly, David Kelly, Christopher Clark, Gary Clark, Philip Clark, and Jacob Hensley; special friend, Lynn. Cremation has taken place.

David Anthony PettitDavid Anthony Pettit, 67, of Akron, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011, at home. Born in Akron, March 31, 1943, to Walter and Winifred Pettit. He attended Coventry High util 1960 and graduated as an East High Oriental in 1961. He served in the U.S. Air Force, Manufacturer's Sales Rep in the grocery industry, and owner of Trinity...

Samuel J. SeminatoreSamuel J. Seminatore went to the Lord, our Savior, on December 31, 2010. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1944. He was an avid fisherman and camper. We will miss those fish frys. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and will be missed greatly. He also was the owner of the former Kenmore Coffee...

Mary J. PutraMary J. Putra, loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma and sister went home to be with the Lord and her precious daughter, Susie on December 29, 2010 after a brave battle with renal disease and cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio on May 22, 1938 to Emil & Mary (Spiny) Grizer, she was a 1956 graduate of East High School....

David M. NellisDavid M. Nellis, 57, of Akron, passed away December 29, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. He was born October 5, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to the late Gerald F. & Esther E. (Dannemiller) Nellis. David served his country as a U.S. Marine. He is survived by his brothers, Thomas (Linda) and Gary (Kelly) Nellis; nieces, Michelle Wohlwend, Theresa...

Thomas J. Haag (please include flag emblem)Thomas J. Haag, 80, of Akron, passed away December 28, 2010. Tom was born in Akron on January 15, 1930 to the late Melvin and Marie Haag. Tom began working at the age of twelve as a window washer in downtown Akron. Throughout his life, he worked as a baker and owned and operated...

Edna V. WoodlinEdna V. Woodlin (Frye), 90, passed away December 29, 2010. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, and lived in Akron most of her life. Edna retired from working in healthcare. She is preceded in death by husbands, Leonard Frye and Harry Woodlin; son, Leslie Frye; grandsons, Tommy and Scott Frye; brothers, Linden, Meryle, and Richard Swiger; and sister,...