Obituaries
Louis J. Maierhofer
3/11/1927 - 10/18/2025
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Obituary For Louis J. Maierhofer
Louis J. Maierhofer
March 11, 1927-October 18, 2025
Louis J. Maierhofer born Ludwig J. Maierhofer, Jr., 98, of Hollidaysburg, the son of the late Ludwig J. and Magdalena (Heiss) Maierhofer, passed away, Saturday at his residence.
Survived by his daughter, Mary Lou Maierhofer (Harold J. III) Brennecke; and former son-in-law, John C. Rand, M.D. His grandchildren: Heather Sammons, Kelsey (Ib) Isa, Shelby Rand, Nathaniel Rand, 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 nephews.
Louis was preceded in death by a son, J. Dwight Maierhofer and daughter, Claire Anne Rand; granddaughter, Michele (Maierhofer) Egerter; siblings: Joseph Maierhofer (Louise), Teresa Lang (Walter), Louise (Victor) Gioiosa and a very special Aunt Mary Melnick.
Louis was a graduate of Altoona High School and Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
Louis began his working career as the sports editor for the Altoona Tribune; had been the Division Manager for Investors Diversified Division Services, Inc., was a part-time instructor at Pennsylvania State University-Altoona, teaching communications; general manager and co-owner of Cove Broadcasting Company, Inc.-WKMC-AM and WHPA-FM; and general manager and co-owner of Town, Gown and Community Radio, Inc.-WTGC Lewisburg.
He was the past chairperson for the Blair County Airport Authority. Louis was a member of the Bavarian Aid Society, the Unter Uns, Heidelberg Country Club, Kiwanis (75 years), Altoona Jaffa Shriners, Lodge of Perfection, the Hollidaysburg Lodge No. 220 and the Spruce Creek Rod and Gun Club. Louis was also a lifetime member of The Society of Broadcast Engineers.
He had been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Altoona.
Louis enjoyed fishing and gardening-especially seedless tomatoes and cucumbers.
Friends will be received from 6-8 pm, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602, where a vigil for the deceased will be held.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am, Friday, October 24, 2025 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1405 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA, with Fr. Mariusz Gorazd.
Committal will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Altoona.
The family suggests, contributions be made in Louis’s memory to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Burn Center, c/o: Jaffa Mosque, P.O. Box 1984, Altoona, PA 16603.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook.
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10/27/2025
Lou was a dear friend. We shared some wonderful times around our table while in Venice Florida. He and my husband had lots of lengthy theological discussions. His Christmas cards will be missed this year!
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10/23/2025
I just read Walt Frank's memories, and while I knew Walt, I wasn't aware our careers started with Lou at WKMC. It was in Aprill 1971 that I was hired by Lou to sell advertising in the morning and had an airshift in the afternoon. Even though I only worked with Lou for 5 months, he helped to lay the groundwork for a career in Radio that is still continuing today, 54 years later. Cem Maier
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10/21/2025
Lou gave me my first job at WKMC after I graduated from Penn State in 1972. It was quite a learning experience as I learned to write copy (advertisements) and grew into doing newscasting and sports broadcasting. I remember just after I started I was assigned to broadcast a high school football game at Chestnut Rjdge. Sat on a hillside using remote equipment to do the game, what a start! Also did Central High School football games on tape delay and later did Hollidaysburg High School football and basketball on WHPA-FM which Lou started. Lou could be tough but was very fair, I learned so much from him. Although gruff at times, Lou also had a very kind side. After my daughter was born in 1989 and was hospitlzied for a month or so at Geisinger Medical Center, he gave my wife and I a blank check for meals at a restaurant in Lewisburg where he also owned a radio station. Lou was a good man and touched many lives including mine.... Walt Frank
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