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Joan C. Maier, 87, of Altoona, passed away Wednesday morning at her residence. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late John W. and Cecelia (DeCoskey) Karcz.
Joan married Carl F. "Moonie" Maier on Aug. 31, 1957.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years; three sons: Carl F. Maier Jr. (Karan) in Texas, John J. Maier in Florida and Christopher A. Maier of Altoona; two daughters, Corinne A. Baker (John) of Altoona and Joanie M. Hoover (Terry) of Shermans Dale; 12 grandchildren: Joseph, Kevin, Jeremy, Carla, Jeff, Tiffany, Sarah, Michael, Christine, Adam, Alexa and Alaina; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Barbara Ann Lauer of Altoona and Cecelia Bradshaw of Columbia, S.C.
Joan was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
She was a 1956 graduate of Mount Aloysius High School.
Joan worked for various places as a seamstress, including Puritan, Gables, Madd John and Shirt Factory in Gallitzin.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Joan enjoyed bowling, bingo, casinos, sewing, knitting, crocheting, needlework and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 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 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, with Father Lubomir Strecok, celebrant.
Committal will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery, Altoona.
The family kindly requests that contributions be made in Joan's memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1405 Fifth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.