It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Greg Stager, who died Friday at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. Greg was a devoted husband, a loving father and a good friend to many. His warmth, generosity, wisdom and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew ...
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 Jocelyn; siblings: William “Bill,” Philip and Kathy; and nieces and nephews: Mandy, Shannan, Cole, Travis and Phil. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Stevens Funeral Home Inc., Patton, 10004 N. Fifth Ave., Patton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at ...
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: Tyrone, Tyler, Maliyha, Zyell, Amere and Kamiyah, whom she loved spending time with; and her sister, Betty Richardson. She was preceded in death by six brothers and seven sisters. She will be remembered for her spirit of love and laughter. There will be no public services.
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 ...
Dorothy “Dot” Singer, 84, of Altoona, peacefully passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. She was born in Altoona, a daughter of the late Pete and Margaret (Padula) Shalock. Dorothy was married to Gerald “Jerry” Singer, who preceded her in death in December 2008. She is survived by ...
