Leigh Collier Obituary
Leigh Regan Collier, 51, surrounded by her loving family passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1974 the daughter of Craig and Gayle Savage.
Leigh graduated with the class of 1992 from East High School. She then attended Hiram Weekend College. Leigh was employed for many years with Babcock & Wilcox. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan. Leigh always enjoyed reading.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Leigh is survived by her son Zachary Collier (Rielee Burton); daughter Whitney Collier; mother Gayle (Miller) Savage; sister Kylie Savage; ex-husband Steve Collier; nieces MacKenzie Savage and Bayley Cooper; nephew Jack Cooper and Sean Fitzgerald; and many friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 22nd, from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Newcomer Funeral Home (131 N. Canton Rd., Akron 44305) where services will be held at 12:00pm with Pastor Tom Chamberlain officiating.
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