Robert J. Merilli, 88, of Altoona, unexpectedly passed away Thursday afternoon at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, son of the late John Michael and Anne Marie (Caporuscio) Merilli. Robert married Theresa A. Tartaglio on March 2, 1957, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He ...

Marcella C. Madden, 91, of Altoona, went to be with the Lord on May 9, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of Daisy Gerard. Marcella was the loving mother of three children; grandmother; and wife of 43 years to Alfred P. Madden. They were married on Feb. ...

Richard C. Eck, 69, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 14, 2025, at his residence. Arrangements are by The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.

Barbara Ann “Babs” Herman, 88, of Philipsburg, passed away Wednesday at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. She was born in Denver, Colo., the daughter of Harold and Lois (Snelling) Briggs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick H. Herman, on July 25, 2013; a brother ...