Helen Theresa Nagle
Sept. 8, 1951 – July 30, 2025
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Helen Theresa Nagle, 73, of Tyrone, formerly of Altoona, passed away Wednesday at her residence. She was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late Grant C. and Anna M. (O’Dellick) Claar.
Helen married Raymond J. Nagle on Sept. 14, 1996, at All Faiths Chapel, Altoona. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 2016.
She is survived by a daughter, Theresa Elliot (John) of Johnstown; a grandson, Dalton Claar, who resided with Helen; and a great-granddaughter. Also surviving are her three sisters: Dorothy Henry and Arlene Keller, both of Tipton, and Sharon Richards of Coalport.
Helen was preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters.
She was a 1970 graduate of Altoona Area High School and attended Penn State University.
Helen retired as a certified nurse’s aide and a senior companion aide from Blair Senior Services. She had previously worked at Hillview and Valley View Nursing Homes.
She was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.
Helen enjoyed volunteering for bingo at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, Tyrone, and loved taking care of her grandson, Dalton.
Friends will be received from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602.
An announcement will follow with the date and time for the funeral Mass to be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 806 11th St., Altoona. Interment will be held at St. Michaels Cemetery, Loretto.
Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.
