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 ...

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 ...