Marion Rose Allen, 83, formerly of Forks Twp., PA died August 23, 2015 at Gracedale. Born October 25, 1931 in Easton, PA she was a daughter of the late Alice (Greenleaf) and Alexander Archer.
She was employed by Strongwear Pants Co., Easton for many years before retiring. Prior to that she worked for A & H Sportswear and the candy factory in Wilson. She attended the Southside Senior Center and was an avid seamstress who loved to cross-stitch and crochet. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and her cabin in the mountains.
She is survived by 2 children: Susan Rabenold and her husband James of Easton, PA, Richard Allen, Jr. and his wife Debra of Wind Gap, PA; siblings: Earl Deihl, Nancy Dunlap, Linda Barber, Dorothy Deihl; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer Weidner, Tammy Carita, Jacob and Jordan Allen; 6 great-grandchildren: Brandon Carita, Zachary, Cheyanne, Mateo, and Jevin Weidner and Summer Rose Shifflett. She was predeceased by her husband Richard “Bud” Allen, Sr. who died in 1993 and a brother Alexander Archer who was killed in action in Korea in 1950.
Services are 11 AM Friday, (Aug. 28) in Forks United Church of Christ, 4500 Sullivan Trail, Stockertown, PA 18083 with visitation from 10 to 11 AM in the church. Interment is in Forks Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the church.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
