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Leah Kaforey Obituary
Leah Anne Kaforey, 17, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, October 2, 2007.
Leah lived in the Cuyahoga Falls/Akron area for all of her life. She was loved by all and will be desperately missed. She was an avid reader and was the happiest when she was around her family and friends.
She is survived by her parents, Drs. Neal and Mary Kaforey; her sisters, Emma and Amy; her grandmothers, Ann Kaforey and Mary Park; along with many other loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and two special dogs, Honey Belle and Mr. Ollivander.
There will be a memorial service held in her honor on Monday, October 8 at 4 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.) The service will be held for family and friends of family. Fr. Robert Clancy will lead the service followed by loving words from her family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ``Akron Reads" c/o Akron Public Schools, 70 N. Broadway, Akron 44308. Leah loved to read and wouldn't want it any other way.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leah Kaforey
Iris, Kelsey & Timo Way
October 3, 2008
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people stay for awhile, and give us a deeper understanding of what is truly important in this life. They touch our souls. We gain strength from the footprints they have left on our hearts and we will never be the same.
January 30, 2008
Neal, I am very saddend to hear of the lose of your daughter.Its a pain no parent should have to feel.Don't be afraid to cry, it does help. You are in my thoughts Alan Place ( AKron)
Rich Cole
January 11, 2008
Dear Mary and Neal,
I just wanted to express my deepest sympathies to you over your daughter Leah. My prayers are with you and your family, and if there is any way I can be of benefit, please do not hesitate to ask.
Rich Cole
Paul Calderone
December 6, 2007
I send my deepest sympothy for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers
October 18, 2007
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this very difficult time.
Lisa Fisher
October 17, 2007
To the Kaforey family,
My deepest sympathies go out to your family at this very difficult time. Although I didn't know Leah Anne, it is obvious that she was very loved and a good person.
My you find solace in knowing that she is in God's hands now.
Heather Firby-Young
October 16, 2007
Dear sweet Leah. May you rest in peace on Angels wings.
Maan Fares
October 15, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss. Words are not enough to express our feelings.
May god be with you.
Maan and Hanan Fares
Cindy Henry
October 14, 2007
Dr. Neal Kaforey & family,
My heart is saddened by this loss to your family. Although there are no words that can provide comfort at this time in your life, know there are many people who are surrounding you with their prayers.
Gina Boring
October 14, 2007
To The Kaforey Family,
Deepest condolences to each of you in this time of great loss. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Mendolera
October 12, 2007
Dr. Kaforey and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
You are in my prayers.
Scott and Sonia McDonough
October 11, 2007
Our sympathy, love and prayers. God bless all of you.
Love, Scott and Sonia McDonough
Andre Smith
October 11, 2007
Neal and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your precious daughter. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray that Christ will strengthen you in this time of need.
Christie Kennedy
October 11, 2007
With all my love.
DENISE RAMEY
October 11, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Suzanne Kaforey
October 10, 2007
Mom, dad and I just heard about the passing of your daughter. Our hearts and prayers our with all of you. Please be strong. Heaven has an angel. Your cousins: Jerry, Judy and Suzanne Kaforey.
Kathy Wein
October 10, 2007
Dear Mary and Neal,
We are terribly sorry to learn of your daughter's passing. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Your friend,
Kathy (Schrader) Wein
Michael Marvin
October 10, 2007
Neal and Mary,
We are so sorry for you and your family's loss. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mike and Cindy(Muntean)Marvin
Nancy Henry Wagner
October 10, 2007
Dear Mary and Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I cannot imagine your grief; please know that I will be praying for you and your family. In friendship and sympathy,
John Plaver
October 10, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Tom and Sherry Diehl
October 10, 2007
Dear Mary and Neal,
Sherry and I just heard about your daughter. I know we never met her but we have a daughter the same age as Leah. I cannot imagine what you must be feeling at this time. We are so sorry. We are thinking of you and will be praying for you.
cindy miller
October 9, 2007
Dear Neal and Kaforey family--my deepest thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. May God help you through such a terrible tragedy. Cindy Miller-Kaiser-cardiology
Deb Iacona
October 9, 2007
Dr. Kaforey and family,
I understand there are no words of comfort to offer you, but know that you are in my prayers.
Deb Iacona
Karen Guzi
October 9, 2007
Kaforey family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your loss is unimaginable. May you find strength in your love for each other.
Donna Orlando
October 9, 2007
Aunt Ann and family I am so sorry for your loss. I am Ceil's cousin. Love and prayers too you all.
PAUL &.MAXINE BROWN
October 9, 2007
KAFOREY FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS ..OUR PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU IN THE DAYS AHEAD
hannah hunter
October 8, 2007
i am sorry to hear about your lose...i went to school with leah in utah. Her smile lit up a room and she had a character that was disarming but warm. Leah was someone you could confide it. She is in my thoughts and prayers. We all miss her very much.
Jenifer Murphy
October 8, 2007
Dr Kaforey and family, my heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Thinking and praying for you!
Edwin Nester EMT-P
October 8, 2007
Neil Kaforey and Family, I am sadden by your loss and offer you my prayers and any help you may need. May God watch over you and your family.
Julie and Brian Gabelman
October 8, 2007
We are so very sorry. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Tina Palumbo (Adkins)
October 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Fekete
October 8, 2007
Neal
may the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss
Iris Way
October 8, 2007
Neal, Mary and Family
There are no words that can ever describe the loss of Leah. We are so deeply saddened. She will always be in our heart.
Kenneth Jenkins and Family
October 8, 2007
Neal and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about the devestating loss of your daughter. You and your family are in our prayers.
Tina Maroon
October 8, 2007
Dear Mary Kaforey M.D. I just want you to know your in my prayers and thoughts while you are going through this difficult time. Sincerely, Tina Maroon
Stephanie Janis Saniga
October 8, 2007
Neal and family,
My heart stopped when I read Amy O'C's email informing me of this saddest of all news. I've often wondered about you and your family over the years. I have three children too, one a son who is 18. I hope you can feel my prayers united with all the others listed here, and know that they will continue. May you know the peace of Christ, which goes beyond all comprehension (and incomprehension.)
Matthew Wagner, EMT-P
October 7, 2007
To Dr Neil Kaforey and family,
I am deeply saddened for the loss of your daughter. May God watch over your family closely at this time of sorrow.
Joann Hart,EMT-P
October 7, 2007
Neal, You and your family have my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers now and always.
Amy O'Connor & Steve Ikeda
October 7, 2007
Neal and Family: We were so sorry to hear of Leah's death. Our thoughts are with you all.
Perri Suggett
October 7, 2007
To all of the Kaforey Family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers! Love, Perri Suggett
Steve O'Brien
October 7, 2007
Neal: I just heard about the loss of your daughter
Leah. My prayers are you and your family at this time. Steve
Lauren Maddox
October 7, 2007
I am sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless YouR family in this hardest of times. You are in my prayers.
Eric and Chelsea Caspersen
October 7, 2007
We are heartbroken by the loss of Leah.We have nothing but the fondest of memories as she was this sweet adorable little girl when we were neighbors.Our heart and prayers go out to you.
Regina Nice Chluda
October 7, 2007
Kaforey family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Leah brought joy to all she encountered. I was her third grade teacher and feel blessed that we learned so much from each other.
Regina Nice Chluda
Rose Bartholomew
October 7, 2007
Dr. Kaforey & Family,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you at this very difficult time in your lives. I will keep you all in my prayers. Rose, KP Call Center
Tia Powers
October 7, 2007
My heart goes out to you during this time. I can still see Leah when she was little, walking/dragging her little dog down the street for a walk. She was so adorable and so happy go lucky. I think of you often. Stay strong for each other. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tia Powers
Linda Abou-Diab
October 6, 2007
Neal,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you all strength to endure the loss of your precious child.
Mary-Ann Wolf
October 6, 2007
Dear Dr. Mary Kaforey:
I am so deeply saddened to hear about your loss. You delivered all three of my children between yours. I very fondly think of you often and what an amazing Dr. and mother you are. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers. If there is anything we can help you with please do not hesitate to let us know. You have been a blessing to our family. God bless you in this difficult time.
Barbara Hughey
October 6, 2007
To the Kaforey Family, please accept my deepest sympathy. I am one of the nurses who gave Leah her allergy shots some years back. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as you face this most difficult time. Barbara Hughey
Deidra Orosa
October 6, 2007
Plese know that our prayers and thoughts are with your family at this very difficult time.
Roberta Scheck
October 6, 2007
Mary, I recently returned to Akron and was truly sorry to hear of your daughter passing. I sincerely send my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Roberta Scheck
Laura Freeman
October 6, 2007
Dr.Mary and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you often, you delivered my daughter Katie in 1988. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Laura {Freeman} and family
Karlie wardlaw
October 6, 2007
my heart goes out to your family i am very sorry i am sorry for your lost Leah will be missed by everyone at school
love
Karlie
Fanelly/Wardlaw family
October 6, 2007
To the Kaforey family. Though we have never met, my daughter went to school with Leah. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Donald Cummings
October 6, 2007
Although I am in wichita, ks, at this time, my heart is in Akron with all the Kaforeys, and am thinking of you all. Don
Jennifer Matas
October 6, 2007
Mary: I am so deeply saddened for you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
bobbie mcdaniel
October 6, 2007
I am so sorry. God be with you and yours, Bobbie McDaniel
Chris Calderwood
October 6, 2007
No words can express the sorrow this community feels right now over your, and our loss. Our son Timmy has been to your house many times with Jacob, swimming and playing board games with Amy and Leah. He is deeply sadden by Leah's passing as we all are. Take care of yourselves, you are in our prayers. Your Neighbors, The Calderwood Family (Timber Ridge).
chris stercula
October 6, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Shelley Sturtz
October 6, 2007
I am truly devastated for all of you. I feel your pain. Please know that I am with you all in spirit and prayer. I know you will miss Leah. Allow us all to help you through this. Fondly, Shelley
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