Beatrice (Bea) M. (Williams) McCloskey

Beatrice (Bea) McCloskey (Williams) passed away at home Thursday March 12, 2026. 

Surviving are her husband, Bill McCloskey, of Altoona, her two sons, Timothy Harding and his wife Adrienne, Scott Harding, and his wife Penny, all of Altoona, and her sister Ruby Williams of Tyrone.  She has 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruby (Swope) Williams, her brothers William Williams, Calvin Williams, Daniel Williams, and her sister Kathy (Williams) Bumgarner. 

Bea was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Starr.  She loved nature and her Native-American heritage. 

A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made toward her final expenses at www.sorgefuneralhome.com.

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