Robert Lindsay Hakan
Dec 25, 2025
Dr. Robert Lindsay Hakan, caring professor, renaissance man, and loving father, passed away on December 25th, 2025, at the age of 67. Although, at 6’5” the only place he ever felt short was among professional basketball players, he was widely known in his community as a gentle giant. He will forever be remembered for his kind nature, his big heart,...
Pierre Henri DeBlanc
Dec 24, 2025
Pierre Henri DeBlanc, also known affectionately as "Pete" or "Uncle Shotty", passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025, at his home in Sanford, North Carolina, aged 62 years old.
Pierre was born in Marrero, Louisiana and was raised across St. Martinville, Louisiana to Spring, Texas. Throughout his life, he called many places home; Louisiana and Texas, Washington, Germany, Korea, Florida, Colorado,...
Bryan Henry Esterly
Dec 24, 2025
Bryan H. Esterly
November 21, 1939 - December 24, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of Bryan H. Esterly, of Apex, N.C. on December 24, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Diane L. Esterly, who passed in December of 2024. Bryan leaves behind him son Bryan “Chip” L. Esterly (wife,...
Judith Mahn Serafin
Dec 24, 2025
Judith Mahn Serafin, a remarkable woman whose life was a symphony of love, laughter, and heartfelt connections, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on December 19, 1943, Judy’s spirit illuminated the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.
An embodiment of unconditional love and acceptance, Judy was known for her kindness...
Gary Allan Player
Dec 23, 2025
Gary Allan Player passed away on December 23, 2025, after a five-year adventure with atypical Parkinson’s. True to himself, Gary met it with determination, calm, a steady sense of humor, and a deep love for time spent with family and friends.
Gary was born on October 25, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, with his...
Jeffery Lawrence Kolberg
Dec 21, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffery Lawrence Kolberg on December 21st, 2025 at the age of 35. Born on June 24th, 1990 in Cincinnati, OH, he was the son of Nora (Mathews Kolberg) Miller and the late Larry Kolberg. He graduated from Loveland High School in 2009.
Jeff was a man of many hats and always quick to...
Amanda Louise Montgomery
Dec 19, 2025
We are deeply saddened to share the death of Amanda Louse Montgomery, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and friend. Amanda was born Alice Louise Gamble on March 3rd, 1945. Amanda (then going by Louise) grew up in Salina, KS. She graduated from Salina High School in 1963 and Kansas University in 1967. Following graduation, she married her high school sweetheart,...
William Marvin Salyers
Dec 17, 2025
Bill (William Marvin) Salyers, age 93, of Hillsborough, North Carolina, died at home on December 17, 2025, of natural causes. Bill was born August 31, 1932 in the coal mining town of West Van Lear, in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. He often said he was a misplaced Kentucky hillbilly.
His parents were the late Chester Salyers and Ruth (Gough) Salyers....
Marilyn Helen Savetsky
Dec 17, 2025
Marilyn Helen Schneider Savetsky (September 7, 1934 – December 17, 2025), originally from New York City, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Marilyn earned advanced degrees from Hunter College, taught college English, and later served as an elementary school principal in New York City. She married Stanley Savetsky in 1979 (d. 2008), and together they...
Patricia Brusa
Dec 16, 2025
Patricia Brusa, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the age of 74, surrounded by family at the home of her granddaughter, Delaney Benfield. She was born on April 3, 1951, to the late Sara and Harry Brusa, in North Bellmore, NY, and made her home in Oxford, North Carolina, a...