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Marguerite R. Albarano

For thy sweet love remembered, we announce the passing of Marguerite R. Albarano, 85, Altoona, on Saturday at Hilltop Healthcare and Rehab Center. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late John and Eva (DiAntonio) Ruggery. She married Raymond A. Albarano on Oct. 3, 1964. He preceded her ...

Doris J. ‘Jo-Anne’ Giordano

Doris J. “Jo-Anne” Giordano, 97, formerly of Altoona, passed away Thursday morning at Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg. She was born in Altoona, daughter of the late Charles and Ethel (Shellenberger) Whitehead. She was twice married, first to John Timothy Fitzgerald, who passed away ...

JoAnn M. Ligda

JoAnn M. Ligda, 94, Northern Cambria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Cone­maugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. She was born in Patton, the daughter of Lawrence and Martha (Rudolph) Hoover. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Edward J. Ligda, who died ...

Dean A. Camerer

Dean A. Camerer, 44, of James Creek, died Sunday. He was born in Altoona, the son of Sharon and James Hess and Dwayne and Michelle Camerer. Surviving are his grandmother, Barbara Hamer Knisely; sisters, Deanna Hall and Emily Wyant; his nieces and nephews; stepbrothers, Jimmy and Brad Hess; many aunts and uncles, including Lisa Moore (Wayne); and cousins, Landi Vollkommer and Brandi Smith. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Samuel Hamer and Larry and Mary Camerer. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Curtis A. Heath Funeral Home Inc., Broad ...

Tammy J. Dean

Tammy J. Dean, 61, of Warriors Mark, passed away Saturday. She was born in Tyrone, the daughter of the late Donald Edward Sr. and Shirley Jean (Robinson) Dean. She is survived by her daughter, Mackenzie (Cameron) Parson of Tyrone; granddaughter, Sunnie Parson; brothers, Edward Lee Dean of ...

Clinton E. ‘Clint’ Leipold

Clinton E. “Clint” Leipold, 59, of Altoona, passed away Feb. 2, 2026. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Marks Catholic Church, 416 Sixth Ave., Altoona, with the Rev. Nelson Javier TOR, celebrant. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona. Arrangements were provided by Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., Altoona.