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Doris E. Griswold

Doris E. Griswold, 95, Altoona, went home to be with her Lord Jesus, on Oct. 11, 2025, at Garvey Manor Nursing Home, Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Dorsey and Rebecca (Figart) Winters. She married Charles E. Griswold on Oct. 7, 1950, in Altoona. He preceded her ...

Louis J. Maierhofer

Louis J. Maierhofer, born Ludwig J. Maierhofer Jr., 98, of Hollidaysburg, son of the late Ludwig J. and Magdalena (Heiss) Maierhofer, passed away Saturday at his residence. Surviving are his daughter, Mary Lou Maierhofer (Harold J. III) Brennecke; and former son-in-law, John C. Rand, MD.; his grandchildren: Heather Sammons, Kelsey (Ib) Isa, Shelby Rand, Nathaniel Rand and Harold Jefferson Brennecke IV; his great-grandchildren: Ashley (Jon) Ludwig, Austin Sammon, Bonnie Sammon, Lily Rand, Noah Isa and Oliver Isa; and a great-great-grandson, Triston Ludwig; as well as many nieces and ...

William D. ‘Bill’ Mentch Jr.

William D. “Bill” Mentch Jr., 81, Altoona, passed away Thursday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William D. Sr. and Mary (Villani) Mentch. He later married Marian Gates. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Marian; four children: Maria (Shawn) Smith, Francis ...

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 ...