Wade E. Helvey, 92, of Laurel View Village, formerly of Somerset, died Oct. 27, 2012 at Laurel View. Born Aug. 26, 1920 in Somerset Township, he is the son of the late Henry and Iris (Helvey) Southern. Also preceded in death by his wife, Betty M. (Stark) Helvey, to whom he was married 65 years; brother Robert and sister Peggy. Survived by a sister, Maxine Southern of Glen Burnie, Md.; and nieces and nephews: Judy and Jesse Klink of Rockwood; Dennis and Tammy Sprock of Connellsville; Craig and Cris Sprock of Davidsville; and Michelle Stark Eyles of Phoenix, Ariz.; also seven great-nieces and nephews, and 10 great-great-nieces and nephews. Wade was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Somerset Lodge 358 F&AM, Consistory, Jaffa Shrine and Tall Cedars. A 70-year member of the American Legion Post 191 and the 55 and Over Speeders. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a retired inspector for the state of Pennsylvania. Wade and Betty lived at their West Union Street residence for over 60 years and always enjoyed the neighbors. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, and from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of service, in the Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Linda J. McElroy Thomas officiating. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital, c/o Jaffa Shrine, P.O. Box 1984, Altoona, PA 16603. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfuneralhome.com.
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