Lois J. Hughes
OBITUARY
Lois J. Hughes, a lifelong resident of North Scranton, passed away on Sunday at Hospice of the Sacred Heart after a brief battle with cancer. She was the widow of Anthony “Botch” Hughes who died on October 12, 2021. The couple was married for 49 years.
Born in Scranton, daughter of the late Leo and Ruth Pencek Brunnett, she was a 1969 graduate of Scranton Technical High School and Martin Anthony Beauty School. Lois worked as a beautician and then retired from the Scranton Housing Authority where she was employed building manager for many years at various locations throughout the Housing Authority.
Lois enjoyed family vacations at the beach in Ocean City, MD, holiday dinners with her family, and summer parties with friends and family. Lois loved Dean Martin and Kenny Rogers, and you would often hear their music playing at her house. Above all else, Lois loved her family. She especially cherished her grandchildren Olivia, Cali and Beau. She attended all of their school plays, dance recitals, and sporting events and could be heard cheering them on. Her spirit will live on in her grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Colleen Dougherty, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC and Marianne Linko, LPN, Deputy Chief Operating Officer at The Wright Center for the exceptional, compassionate, and loving care they provided to Lois during her recent illness. She was always so appreciative of them. The family would also like to thank Jennifer Jackson and Sandy Strazzeri, who helped care for Lois in recent months during her illness and for the love and care they provided to her. She truly enjoyed their company and conversations, and loved them.
Surviving are a son, Brian Hughes and his wife Danielle, Dunmore; a daughter, Kelly Strazzeri and her husband Lou, Throop; her cherished grandchildren Olivia Strazzeri, Cali Hughes, and Beau Hughes; a brother Roger Brunnett, Clarks Summit, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her sister Sharon Motisko and brother-in-law Marvin Motisko, and nephew Brian Motisko.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday at 10 am in Mary, Mother of God Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 316 William St., Scranton. All attending the mass are kindly asked to proceed directly to church. Family and friends may pay their respects Wednesday from 5-7 pm in the Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., 1030 N. Main Ave., Scranton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to flowers St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.
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