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Marian C. Clemens

April 18, 1926 - Oct. 20, 2016

Marian C. Clemens, 90, Altoona, passed away Thursday at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness.

She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Roman and Mary (Costlow) Roesch. On July 8, 1947, she married the late William B. Clemens at Sacred Heart Church, Altoona.

Surviving are three sons: Greg (Kathy) Clemens and Randy (Paula) Clemens, both of Altoona, and Kevin Clemens of Baltimore, Md.; a daughter, Carole, with whom she resided; four grandchildren: Renee (Cory) Dey and Wesley Clemens, both of Altoona, Jennifer (Mark) Liberatore of Annapolis, Md., and Kristen (Tommy) McGough of Carlisle; four great-grandchildren: Christian and Andrew Liberatore, Gavin McGough and Dayton Dey; four brothers: Martin Roesch of Mesa, Ariz., George (Barbara) Roesch of Reston, Va., The Rev. David H. Roesch of Hollidaysburg, and Allison (Joan) Roesch of Greensburg.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Counsman; and four brothers: Frank D., Richard R., John J. and Jerome E. Roesch.

Marian was a 1943 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School. For 30 years, she worked as a customer service representative at Butterick Pattern Co.

She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Altoona, for 69 years, as well as a member of the Christian Mothers. She was an accomplished pianist and inspired her children and grandchildren to pursue piano instruction. She crocheted numerous afghans for family and friends and was known for baking delicious desserts for family gatherings.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, at Marian’s home parish, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altoona, with her brother, Father David H. Roesch, officiating. Committal will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.

The family requests that memorial contributions in Marian’s memory be made to Cathedral Music Ministry, One Cathedral Square, Altoona, PA 16601-3315.

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