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Sandra L. ‘Angel’ Howard

Sandra L. “Angel” Howard, 64, of Altoona, passed away April 27, 2025, at home. She was born Dec. 31, 1960, in Altoona, daughter of the late Ronald Parks and Peggy (Scalice) Puszakowski. Surviving are a sister, Robin Moore and husband, Bobby; former stepchildren, Crystal Lingenfelter and Donald Coble II; multiple nieces and nephews; and lots of friends and other family. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Ronald and John Parks. At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.

Linda Dilling Acker

Linda Dilling Acker, 81, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Altoona. Born on March 5, 1944, she was adopted by John H. and Nellie (Snoberger) Dilling. Linda was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central High School, Martinsburg, Class of 1962. She is survived by her six children: daughters, Natalie, Nellie Cowher (Denny), Amy Knisely (Don), Melinda Acker (Terry A. Thompson); and sons, Andrew and Christopher. Linda was the proud grandmother to nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister, Brenda Warner; and nephew, David ...

Francis ‘Fran’ J. Camaroto

Francis “Fran” Joseph Camaroto, 73, of Williamsburg, passed away, May 2, 2025. He was the son of the late George John Sr. and Frances Patricia Camaroto. On July 5, 1969, he married his high school sweetheart, Susan K. Frye. He is survived by his wife, Susan; children: Rebecca A. Mingle and Anthony J. Camaroto. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Williamsburg, where a vigil will be held. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Williamsburg. Interment will follow at ...

Rose Elaine (McGarry) Stewart

Rose Elaine (McGarry) Stewart, 78, Gallitzin, passed away April 30, 2025, in her home with family by her side. She was born on Oct. 13, 1946, in West Virginia, daughter of John and Evelyn (Howell) McGarry. She was preceded in death by parents; her husband of 32 years, Kenneth J. Stewart; ...

Timothy H. ‘Tank’ Thornsberry Jr.

Timothy H. “Tank” Thornsberry Jr., 40, of East Freedom, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Hilltop Heights Health and Rehab Center, Johnstown. He was born May 7, 1984, in Roaring Spring, son of Ruthann Walters and the late Timothy H. Thornsberry Sr. Surviving are his mother; sister, ...

Francis D. Barney

Francis D. Barney, 87, Altoona, passed away Thursday at the James E. VanZandt VA Medical Center. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Claire (Pielmeier); a daughter, Beverly Harris, and husband, Gregg, of Altoona; a son, Frank Barney, and wife, Patricia, of Hamilton, Ohio; four grandchildren: ...