Anthony J. Allen

He was born in Altoona, son of the late Edmund Allen and Clorinda Allen (Peduto).

Surviving are his loving wife, Thelma; he will be sorely missed by his sisters: Ann Schrieber, Rose Boito and Virginia Graham and their children; he leaves behind stepchildren, including Annette Cook (Eric), Matthew Rineer (Patricia), Adam Bonanno (Carrie), Nadine Fredo (Scott) and Katie Dennes (Joseph); as well as 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sandra Ellingswood Allen of Lancaster; and his niece, Lynn Schrieber.

He was a 1956 graduate of Altoona Catholic High School and pursued higher education at Thaddeus Stevens College. He worked as an electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 50 years. Anthony was on the Lancaster Township Planning Commission for 12 years and served as a member of the Board of Supervisors for Lancaster Township from 1992-2009. He was a faithful member of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish in Lancaster City, where he was an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Anthony was a part-time employee at Cherry Hill Orchards for over 50 years. After retirement, he was a driver for Friendly Limousine Service.

Anthony, often referred to as Tony, loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved participating in local politics and traveling with friends and family.

Friends and family are invited to the viewing from 10 until the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Saint Anthony Padua Parish, Lancaster, Father Matthew Morellis, celebrant. Interment will follow at a later date in Altoona.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Saint Anthony Padua Parish, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA 17602.

Arrangements are by Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster.

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