Eldon M. Dively, 78, Altoona, passed away Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was born in Hollidaysburg, son of the late Eldon and Helen (Gross) Dively Sr. He later married Denise Ray.

Surviving is his wife; 5 children: Kip, Scott, Ryan, Chandra, and Jaleesa Dively; a step-daughter, Shyann Campbell; 4 sisters: Catherine Hinkle, Wanda Neeley, Beverley Simpson, and Cynthia; 2 brothers: Cletus Neeley and Richard Gross; and two grandchildren: Bentley and Lila.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cherenna Dively.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no services. Arrangements by Leslie E. Axe Funeral Home.