Obituaries

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…

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…

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…

Laurie Lee Isley Thompson of Snow Camp passed away Saturday December 13th at the age of 65.Laurie joins her parents Wilson Isley and Greta Warren Isley, sister Linda Isley, step-mother Myrtle Isley, and many fur babies in the next 'Great Adventure'.Surviving is her daughter Amber Thompson, son Raymond Thompson, sister Joyce Sexton, step-sister Elizabeth Murray,…

(Durham, NC, Dec 11, 2025) The world has lost an extraordinary human being. Daniel Kaplan (62) was a loving father, husband, son, brother and friend. He was also a brilliant and compassionate physician, consummate birder, exceptional teacher, true mensch, and endowed with a wicked sense of humor.Dan was the first son of Ellen and the…

James Walker Williams passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC at the age of 79.  Born on January 13, 1946, in Rocky Mount, NC, Jim was a distinguished lawyer, practicing law in Asheville from 1970 until his retirement in 2012. As a partner in the firm of Roberts & Stevens, PA,…