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Anna Jena

Anna Jena, 89, of Lyleville, formerly of Blandburg, died Wednesday. She was born in Blandburg, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Lonesky) Jena. Surviving are children: Deborah Keith, Annette Stanton, Alvin Keith Jr., David Keith, Nancy McMullen, Cynthia Toner and Philip Keith; 22 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffrey Keith; a granddaughter, Ashley McGarvey; brothers, Paul and John Jena; and a sister, Mary Komlenic. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. funeral service Saturday, May 17, 2025, at ...

Anne L. ‘Laurie’ (Detwiler) Petit-Clerc

Anne L. “Laurie” (Detwiler) Petit-Clerc, 81, of Lakemont, died peacefully in her home early Monday morning. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Calvin Marion and Sara M. (Jodon) Detwiler. She is survived by her two daughters, Alisa A. Rife and Michelle L. Singer; and a ...

Linda E. (Eicher) Piedmont

Linda E. (Eicher) Piedmont, 85, of Rochester, N.Y., died Saturday in Highland Hospital. She was born in Imler, Pa., daughter of the late Calvin D. Eicher and Elizabeth “Betty” Jane (Hoover) Eicher. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Smith; and brothers, Alex and Larry ...

Shirley Y. Scalice

Shirley Y. Scalice, 80, Altoona, passed away Wednesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Chester and Ina (Quarry) Stewart. She later married Robert “John” Scalice, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 2024. She is survived by a daughter, Karen Scalice; ...

Marian L. Strong

Marian L. Strong, 91, formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Pottstown Hospital. She was born near Hooker, Pa., daughter of the late Anthony L. Daugherty Sr. and Anna R. (Christie) Daugherty. Marian married Robert Asher Strong, who preceded her in ...

Scott A. Blyler

Scott A. Blyler, 60, of Altoona, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at his residence. Friends will be received from 4 until the 5 p.m. service today, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Good Funeral Home Inc., 108 Alto-Reste Park, Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in the Mirror at a later date.