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Cornelius Nabers

Cornelius Nabers was born on April 23, 1940, the youngest child of the union of Ernest Nabers, Sr. and Mattie Simmons Nabers, who resided in Altoona. He received his elementary school training in Altoona before relocating to Gaston, Ala., to live with his mother after his parents separated. ...

Michael A. ‘Mike’ Turek

Michael A. “Mike” Turek, 88, of Bellwood, died Sunday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2025, at UPMC Altoona after a brief illness. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona. A complete obituary will appear in Saturday-Sunday’s Mirror.

Shirley L. Corrado

Shirley L. Corrado, 91, Bellwood, went home to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning at her home. She was born in Bellwood, daughter of the late Edwin G. and Helen (Lackove) Snyder. On Dec. 12, 1953, she married Ronald D. Corrado in Lewistown. He preceded her in death on Dec. 7, 1992. She is survived by her four children: Terri (James) Stein of Port Charlotte, Fla., Cathy Corrado of St. Thomas, LuAnn (Paul) Blazier of Antis Township and Ronald (Fawn) of Bellwood; seven grandchildren: Jon, Julie, Ryan, Lucas, Andrew, Caleb and Joey; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was ...

Louis J. Maierhofer

Louis J. Maierhofer, born Ludwig J. Maierhofer, 98, Hollidaysburg, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at his residence. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Committal will be held in St. Mary’s Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Tuesday’s Mirror.

Mark T. Soisson

Mark T. Soisson, 90, Mechanicsburg, died Friday at Messiah Lifeways, Mechanicsburg. He was born in Cresson, son of the late Joseph L. and Regina C. (Sloan) Soisson. He is survived by daughters, Karen Christian of Mechanicsburg and Julie Chalk and husband, Tom, of Frederick, Md.; sons, Mike ...

Louis A. Conte

Louis A. Conte, 84, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday evening at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Altoona, the son of the late John B. and Susan (Nardelli) Conte. He is survived by his siblings: John D. Conte (Mary), Robert Conte and Carol Schmittle, all of Altoona, Fran Balestino of ...