Leonard James "Boots" Holdsworth, 86, of Ebensburg, passed away Tuesday, 18 August, 2026, after a brief bout with lymphoma at Haida Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born 7 June, 1940, in Jackson Township, son of Leonard Holdsworth and Mabel Boring. Preceded in death by his wife Constance Lee (Herman) Holdsworth; his parents; friend, Donald Smith. Survived by children, Lisa M. Holdsworth, Leonard J. Holdsworth II and Justin P. Holdsworth and wife, Tina; grandchildren, Justin P. and Julia K. Holdsworth; sisters, Leona Kush and Ramona Flook; brothers. Arthur Holdsworth and Thomas Holdsworth; various nieces and nephews and friend, Frederick Coposky.

Boots was a graduate of Conemaugh High School. He was a veteran of the US Air Force serving during Vietnam and the Gulf War, retired from the 702nd Airlift Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base in 1997 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and time outdoors keeping up his land

Friends and Family will be received on Friday, 21st of August, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Baker Funeral Chapel and Cremation (229-231 First Street Johnstown, PA 15909) and Saturday, 22nd of August, 2026 from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Internment to be at Oakland Cemetery in Indiana, PA.