Carl Sherman (Yegg) Yeager, Sr., age 85 of Newton Falls went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 of natural causes. He was born on July 18, 1936 in Salem, OH the son of the late John William Yeager and Naomi Jean (Chalker) Yeager. Carl was a 1955 gradate of Berlin Center High School. Carl retired in Feb. 1998 from Mahoning County Engineers as a Equipment Operator for 19 years; the last 14 years as a Semi Driver. Carl also worked at Republic Steel in Niles Ohio as an overhead crane man for several years before. He married Ruth Helen Brown on July 18, 1975 and they shared over 46 wonderful years of marriage together. Carl attended the First Baptist Church of Newton Falls in the last days of his life. He loved camping with Ohio Good Sam Chapter 22 Happy Travelers, motorcycling, basketball, baseball, horseshoes, member of the NHPA. He and Ruth spent several years camping in Florida during the winter months. Carl really loved his dogs, Tinker & Maggie May. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and sister in law: John Mahlon, and Daniel Lee and wife Ruby Yeager.

Left to cherish and carry on Carl's memories are: his wife: Ruth H. Yeager of Newton Falls, daughters: Cheryl & Mark Gamble of Hudson, OH, Deborah & Chris Linamen of Chino Hills, CA, Rhonda Elston of Battle Ground, WA, sons: Carl S. Yeager Jr of Lordstown, OH, Doug Brown of Cannon Beach, OR, sister: Darthella & Don Sallaz of North Jackson, OH; 9 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.

Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls two hours prior to service time from 10:00am-12:00pm on Monday, May 2, 2022. Funeral services will immediately follow at 12:00pm with Rev. Steve Spurlock officiating. Carl will be laid to rest at Berlin West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests material contributions be made in Carl's honor to the First Baptist Church of Newton Falls, 2640 S. Canal St, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Carl's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

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