Marian L. Strong

Marian L. Strong, 91, wife of the late Robert Asher Strong, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Pottstown Hospital. Born near Hooker, PA, she was the daughter of the late Anthony L. Daugherty Sr. and Anna R. (Christie) Daugherty. While growing up Marian enjoyed roller skating with her sisters, and spending time at her Grandmother's farm. Her first job was at the Sun Drugstore in Butler, PA. Living most of her adult life near Altoona, PA she and Bob enjoyed playing cards, fishing, doing crosswords, and watching Jeopardy. Marian was a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan. As a homemaker she enjoyed cooking, baking a very mean macaroni and cheese, and graham cracker custard pie. She later worked as a receptionist at the Valley View Home. In retirement, Marian enjoyed life with her rescue cat Chloe. Surviving is her son, Joseph C. Strong, husband of Julia M. Strong; sisters Anna R. Sweeney of Butler, PA; Margaret (Peggy) Brainard of Warren, OH; Donna Weiland, wife of Ronald, of Oak Forest, IL, and Mary Jane Furey of Fenelton, PA; Brother-in-law Thomas Stephenson, Sr.; Sister-in-law Dorothy S. (Velin) Daugherty. Along with her husband Robert, she was predeceased by her son, Robert A. Strong, and her siblings Anthony L. Daugherty, Jr.; Dorothy "Dot" E. Snyder; Edward F. Daugherty; Betty M. McClimans; Doris D. Stephenson, and James P. Daugherty. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local Animal Rescue or Shelter, or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society https://donate.nationalmssociety.org/.