Obituaries

Gayle B. Miller, 86, of Canadensis, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, while under hospice care in her home. She was the wife of John W. Miller with whom she shared 66 years of marriage.

Born on December 16, 1937 in Throop, PA, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Reha) Wilkinson and was a lifetime resident of Barrett Township.

USAF veteran, CEO of KBW 1991-1999, talented pianist, avid tennis player and gardener, beloved husband, father, grandfather
Charles (Charlie) Howell Lott, a beloved husband, father and grandfather who brought joy and music into everyone's lives, died on Monday, Dec. 4, surrounded by family. He was 93.

From 1991-1999, Charlie was Chief Executive Officer of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW), the boutique investment bank. During that time, Charlie had a well-regarded multi-decade track record investing in U.S. bank stocks. After he stepped down as CEO in 1999, Charlie managed a hedge fund for KBW committed to investment opportunities in the rapidly evolving financial services industry. He survived the tragic World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001, and remained active with the firm until his retirement in 2005.

Marie Stella (Borriello) Brienza, 74, of Cresco, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, New York; she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Emma (Esposito) Borriello. Marie had a passion for freelance writing, reading, puzzles and spending time with her family.

Theresa N. Pepe, 87, of Cresco passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Rose (Lupo) Beldotti. Theresa was the beloved wife of the late Vincent Pepe. Theresa was straight shooter whom took great pride in her Italian family roots. She worked many years at her family restaurant, Café 121 on Mulberry Street in Little Italy. Theresa was an avid TV buff and above all, was a devoted and compassionate mother.

Shirley Rose Abuiso, 88, of Canadensis passed away in her home on Monday, October 9, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Goeller) Hoffman. Preceded in death by her husband John N. Abuiso. They are now reunited once again in Heaven to continue their love story. An amazing love story that spanned 7 decades, 3 wars, 7 children, half a dozen Navy bases and more love than can be expressed here.

Patrick Brienza, 81, of Cresco, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born in Brooklyn, New York he was the son of the late Charles and Jeanie (Epolito) Brienza. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Borriello) Brienza. Patrick worked at the Tobyhanna Army Depot for many years and spent time in Saudi Arabia with the Depot. He liked fishing, loved a good trip to the casino and also a glass of fine Scotch.

R. Linda Brown, 72, of Cresco passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital Bartonsville. Born in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Lillian (Goddard) Myszkowski. Sister of the late Melvin "Shaggy" Myszkowski. Linda was the beloved wife of the late David Brown Sr, who she always said was the love of her life.

Stories of their time together were always being told from crazy nights at home or weekends at the campground. Linda retired from Weiler and loved every moment of retirement. Whether it was spending time with her family, decorating for any and all holidays, or collecting her plants.

Francine Theresa Amendolare, 77, of Bullhead City, Arizona, passed away peacefully after a long and valiant battle with cancer with her daughter by her side.

Born in Huntington Station, New York, to Charles and Cecilia Sasso on September 28, 1946. Fran moved to Canadensis in 1980 with her husband Frank and her children to start a new life.

Over the course of her life, she worked in various industries, but Fran loved being a florist and owning her own house cleaning business with her friend Angie Scarangella. She and her husband owned Frank's Lobster Connection in Canadensis, Pa before moving South.

Francis Duffy Obituary

Francis Gabriel Duffy, 85, of Cresco PA, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 surrounded by his loving children. Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late George and Rose (Lenihan) Duffy. Francis was the beloved husband of the late Lorraine Marie (DiVecchia) Duffy. Francis worked as a computer numerical control programmer at Curtis Wright Flight Systems for years. He enjoyed being a liaison between the computer software and the machine shop workers. Francis graduated high school but was an autodidact who taught himself automobile mechanics, electrical and plumbing work, computer software programming, trigonometry, craps and most anything. At the height of his career he was recruited to teach as an Adjunct professor at Morris County Community College. In his retirement he found great joy in working as a reliable bus driver for the Pocono Mountain School District. He was loved by many that worked with him, the students and their families. Above all, Francis was a cherished family man and dedicated husband who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a loving man who often showed his love through acts of service.

Paul E. "Pop" Nauman, 95, a lifetime resident of the Cresco area, died Monday afternoon, September 11, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital - Monroe campus in Bartonsville. He was the husband of the late Gloria L. (Masker) Nauman with whom he shared 66 years of marriage at the time of her death on May 28, 2014.

Jeanne M. Manson, 75, of Canadensis passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Phillip and Mary Sullivan Manson she received a bachelor's degree from Emanual College in Boston and a PhD degree from Ohio State. A noted Teratologist Jeanne started her research at University of Cincinnati, continued at Glaxo Smith Kline, Merck, and ended at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She was a former member of the board of the Friendly Community Center, taught several stem classes at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, and enjoyed traveling and gardening.

Deborah Ann (Birnbaum) Oliver, 68, of Canadensis passed away suddenly in her home on Monday, August 28, 2023. Born in Flemington, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Selma (Stefel) Birnbaum. Debbie was the wife of the late Michael Oliver.