Obituaries

Carlo Francis Michael LoVecchio passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Durham, NC.Born on June 4, 1938, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles LoVecchio and Amelia Mangialardo LoVecchio. Carlo graduated from Sayre High School in 1956, where he played baseball and basketball. He was a talented musician who mastered several…

Celebrating the Life of Mynnette Jean Sheller WilsonMynnette Jean Sheller Wilson passed away on December 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and adventure. Born October 5, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the first of four children of Mynnette Eloise Lomas and Albert Foster Sheller. Her childhood in Wauwatosa was filled with…

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…

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,…

Bryan H. EsterlyNovember 21, 1939 - December 24, 2025It 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…