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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 ...

Timothy Chester ‘Tim’ Dale

Timothy Chester “Tim” Dale, 80, of Altoona, passed away Oct. 4, 2025, at Graystone Manor Personal Care Home after an extended illness. Tim was the oldest son of the late Joseph W. and Marie A. (Vaughn) Dale. He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 40 years, Janet M. (Gutwald) Dale, whom he married Nov. 3, 1962; and his brother, Joseph C. Dale. Tim is survived by his sister, Cindy Nelson, of San Diego, Calif.; brother, Wayne (Linda) of Eloy, Ariz.; and children: Daniel (Amy) Dale of Chesapeake, Va., Nancy (James) McConnell of Altoona and Todd (Beth) Dale of Altoona. He ...

Daniel J. DeAntonio

Daniel J. DeAntonio, 73, Hollidaysburg, passed away Sunday at his home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Daniel C. and Mary Grace (Colabove) DeAntonio. He is survived by children, Danielle A. (Josh) White and Anthony R. (Faith) DeAntonio; grandchildren: Jeremy, Hannah, Anthony Shane, Emily, Margaux, Colton and Lenora; great-grandchildren, Carter and Josie; and brothers, Frank (Penny) DeAntonio and Tom (Tammy) DeAntonio. Friends will be received from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Santella Funeral Home. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.

David Laurence ‘Dave’ Humm

David Laurence “Dave” Humm, 81, Gallitzin, peacefully passed away Thursday at home. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Johnny “Ho Ho” and Shirley (Mills) Humm. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Charles. Surviving are his loving wife of 48 years, Debi; a daughter, Angela; sisters: Elsie, Kathy and Sally; and scores of loving nieces and nephews. Dave was a veteran of the United States Air Force. A celebration of life will be held in the future, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Anderson Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 ...