Diana Gale (Walter) Dively, 73, of Altoona, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Wednesday at her home after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic and liver cancer. Her loving husband was by her bedside. Diana was born in Roaring Spring, the only child of William R. “Bill/Will” and ...

Gary Lee “Hector” Helbig, 70, Patton, died Thursday. He was born in Spangler, son of the late John and Caroline (Simmers) Helbig. He was also predeceased by brothers, Irvan and Bobby. Surviving are his wife, Donna; children, Kimberly Penrod and Jason Helbig; grandchildren, Michael and ...

Illa J. (Yon) Musselman, 84, of Altoona, passed away July 12, 2025, at her home after an extended illness. She was born in Roaring Spring, daughter of the late Martin and Edna Yon. Surviving are her daughter, Brenda French; granddaughters, Mindy Socie and Krystal Payton; great-grandchildren: ...

Monte S. Shade, 85, of Kapolei, Hawaii, formerly of Altoona, died unexpectedly in Queens Hospital, Honolulu, on July 9, 2025, from an apparent heart problem. He was born in Altoona, son of Mary and Earle “Pete” Shade. He is survived by a sister, Leilani McNulty, of Fairbanks, Alaska; a ...