Amanda Faith Reo, 17, of Howell died Oct. 29 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Princeton, she resided in Howell most of her life and was a senior at Howell High School. She loved nature, music, fashion and children. Surviving are her parents, Pamela and Brandon Reo; a brother, Scott; her maternal grandparents, Joan and Henry Franklin of Whiting; and her paternal grandmother, Helga Reo of San Francisco. Funeral services were held at Silverton Memorial Funeral Home, Toms River. Cremation was private. Memorial donations may be made to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Foundation, 8 Easton Ave., New Brunswick 08901; or to Prevention First, 1806 Highway 35, Oakhurst 07755.
Ruth H. Miner
Mrs. Miner, 90, of Lakewood died Oct. 26 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born and raised in Hightstown, she lived in Jamesburg and Manasquan before moving to Lakewood in 1997. Prior to retiring in 1975, she was a teacher at Asbury Park High School for 30 years and previously taught at the New York University Reading Institute. A member of the International Secretary for Parents Without Partners, she was a 1934 graduate of the New Jersey College for Women in New Brunswick, now Douglass College, Rutgers University. She was predeceased by her husband, Elliott, in 1956. Surviving are a son, John Miner of Howell; a daughter, Ellen Abernathy of Brick; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. A memorial service was held at the C.H.T. Clayton & Son Funeral Home, Adelphia section of Howell. Interment was private.
Mary G. Andriani
Mrs. Andriani, 84, of Middletown died Oct. 31 at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Born in New York City, she resided in Middletown for the past 20 years. She was a member of St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Belford section of Middletown. She was an avid bingo player. Mrs. Andriani was predeceased by her husband, James Andriani, in 1979. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Irene Crotty of Lakewood; two daughters, Irene Halzack and Grace Crotty, both of New York City; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, Belford. Burial took place at Fair View Cemetery, Middletown. Arrangements were by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown.