Barbara A. Allen, 79, of Warren, Pa. died Thursday, March 8, 2012 in her residence following an extended illness. Born February 20, 1933 in Tiona, Pa. to the late William Hugh and Pearl Duchaine McClellan, she lived in Warren her entire life. A 1951 graduate of Warren High School, she had worked for numerous places throughout Warren. She was a parishioner at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Her family was her passion. She was a great cook, and an adored mother, wife, grandmother and homemaker.
She is survived by her husband – Edward A. Allen, whom she married September 20, 1952 in Tiona; four children – Christine Allen of Warren, Barbara Premus and husband, Michael of Staten Island, NY, Edward Allen and wife, Cindy of Bear Creek, Pa., Matthew Allen and wife, Nancy of Wilton, Me.; nine grandchildren – Tony and Tom Allen, Brian and Kimberly Collins, Samantha, Matthew and Alexandra Allen, and Mariah and Arick Allen; two siblings – Pauline Barner of Erie, Pa. and Stanley McClellan and wife, Gail of Tiona.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by a son – Kelly David Allen on March 25, 2009; and seven siblings – Margaret McGee, Marjorie McClellan, Bill McClellan, Edward McClellan, Robert McClellan, Janice McClellan and Dennis McClellan.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. 304 East St., Warren 16365 on Monday, March 12, 2012 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:00 am at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, with Msgr. John Lucas, Pastor, officiating and assisted by Joseph Lucia, Deacon. Interment will follow in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Warren County, 2 W. Crescent Park, Warren, 16365 or Paws Along the River, 212 Elm St, Warren, 16365. Online condolences may be offered at www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
May the Lord bless you and keep you
May the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you
May the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace
Sincerely,
Janice Brooks
Ed & family,
My deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom.
Ed & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be your strength right now in this time of sorrow and hold onto those memories that mean the most to you.
Prayers and thoughts are with your family Ed. Very sorry for your loss.
Dear Allens,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the love and support you receive
will give you the strenght and courage to carry you through this
time.
Dear Ed and family,
My sympathies in the loss of your Mom. A Mom always holds a special place in the heart. May your fondiest memories of her offer some comfort to you in this time of sorrow.
with deep regard,
Nancy
Ed and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. Some our most treasured memories truly come from the visits we have in Warren, and they won’t be the same without Barb for sure. Please accept our condolences, and best wishes through this difficult time.
All our love – Brian, Noreen, Paul, Adrienne Seabourn
Thank You Brian and family
Ed
I will remember Aunt Barbara has being a happy, caring, beautiful woman.
God took another angel home. God bless you.
Love and prayers,
Missy
Ed And Family,
My Sincere Condolences in the loss of your Mom. May the good Lord comfort you and your family at this difficult time.
Cindy/Ed and family,
We are sorry for your mother passed way. She was sleep in peace, no more pain and suffered. She was great mother and grandmother to her lovely family to care.
We pray for your family. . Revelation 21:4, John 5:28 and Act 24:15.
Cindy & Ed, So sorry to hear of Barbara’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. May you remember the good times. Tom & Debi Black, Arizona
Sorry to hear about Aunt Barbara Did not know until now just ran across it on the internet.Have not been in touch with anybody after my dad died.Still living outside of Houston Texas.Uncle Ed you were a very good provider for your family Barbara could not have picked a better husband. I know this is late and Eric and i will keep you in our thoughts.