Louise M. Gioiosa

She married Victor A. “Tony” Gioiosa on Sept. 27, 1952, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona. Tony preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2020.

She is survived by her loving children: Victor A. Gioiosa Jr. (Sherry) and Tina Johnston (Ron), both of Altoona; three grandchildren: Neil Gioiosa (Niki), Abby Crider (Ryan) and Ross Gioiosa (Pam); nine great-grandchildren: Gracie, Jack, Luke, Finley, Emerson, Sylvie, Willa, Lily and Penelope; a brother, Lou Maierhofer of Hollidaysburg, two sisters-in-law, Ann Hale of Altoona and Maria Menta of State College; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Maierhofer; and a sister, Teresa Lang.

She was a 1951 graduate of Altoona High School and worked at Evey Footwear with over 22 years of service as their office manager. She retired from the Blair County Assistance Office in 1999. Louise was a lifelong proud and active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where she helped many people throughout her lifetime. She was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts for many years.

She loved to read and cook. Louise especially enjoyed time with her family, shopping and attending her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sporting events.

Louise truly found a second home with the wonderful and compassionate caregivers at Graystone Manor with the assistance from Gentiva Hospice.

Friends were received from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 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 a.m. today, June 23, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, with Father Lubomir Strecok and Fr. Michael Pleva, concelebrants. Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Altoona.

Contributions may be made in Louise’s name to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.

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