BRUCE -  Marian Jeanne, 71, of Ebensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025.  Born on July 25, 1954, in Loretto, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Anna Marie (Glass) Bruce.  Marian was a 1972 graduate of Bishop Carroll High School in Ebensburg. She later made her home in Hollywood, Florida, where she lived for 50 years before recently returning to Ebensburg.  Throughout her career, Marian worked as an accountant in private practice. She was known for her professionalism and attention to detail.  Marian loved animals, especially her cherished cats, Lacey and Bear, who will miss her dearly.  Marian also loved going to the casino and had many friends there.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel Woods; sisters Lynn Mikula and Jeanette Quigley (Kenneth Quigley); sister-in-law Patricia Bruce; brother in law Paul Liscomb and nephew Doug Liscomb.  Marian is survived by her sister, Audrey Liscomb of Ebensburg; brothers Ronald Bruce (Chris) of Orwigsburg, PA, and Gregory Bruce of Lansdale, PA; brother-in-law Francis Mikula of Ebensburg, PA and sisters in law Barbara Ross (Bill) and Claire Karlick (Bob).  She is also survived by her cousins and beloved nieces and nephews: Sarah Mikula (Ryan Shepard), Kelly Bruce-Gibbs (Benjamin), Julie Riley (Matt), Shannon Quigley-Sheets (Thomas), Kenny Quigley (Kristin), Matthew Quigley, Brendan Quigley (Karen), Ryan Quigley, Stephen Quigley (Michelle), Scott Mikula (Ashley), Philip Bruce (Sheila), and Michael Bruce (Catherine).  Marian will be remembered for her gentle spirit, sense of humor, and the deep love she had for her family, friends and her fur babies.  Friends will may gather from 12:00 noon on Friday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg, until the time of Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m., Rev. Fr. Brian Warchola, officiating.  Interment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Loretto.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Marian’s memory may be made to Stray Cat Blues, Inc. P.O. Box 8 Colmar PA 18915.   Condolences to the family may be left at www.askew-houser.com