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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, 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 ...
