James 'Ted' Allen

James 'Ted' Allen, 92 years old of Canonsburg, formerly of Hickory, died Saturday, December 1, 2018 in Canonsburg General Hospital.

He was born October 2, 1926 in Short Creek, W VA, Son of the late Tony and Ida Mae Dille Allen.

He served as a seaman 1st Class, Gunnery in the US Navy on the USS Purdy during WWII

He was a member of Venice Presbyterian Church, former member of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church, VFW 191 and American Legion Post 902 both in Canonsburg, Life Member of Westland Sportsmen's Club, Muse Italian Club, Russian Club, and Canonsburg Sr. Citizens where he played dart ball. He enjoyed his red pickup truck, gardening, and feeding the wild life.

He worked for Columbia Gas in Washington for 30 years and retired in 1981. After retirement he went in to the antique and flee market business.

Surviving are two sons, Gary Allen of Columbia, South America, and Doug (Robin) Allen of Canonsburg, daughter, Cindy Semack of Hickory, three grandchildren, Scott Allen of Washington, Justine Semack of McDonald, and Abigail Allen of Canonsburg, four great-grandchildren, Brittany (Tim) Cox, Connor, Victoria, and Emily Allen of Washington, and his Companion, Grace Matyuf of Cecil.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret 'Peg' Walker Allen in 2011, 4 brothers Everett, Leroy, Sherm, and Lloyd Allen, and a sister, Louise Powell.

Friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 P.M., Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road (Rt.50) Cecil, where services will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Gary Chorpenning, officiating.

Interment will follow in the Mt. Prospect Cemetery, Hickory.

The family suggests contributions be made to the Venice Presbyterian Church, 3694 Millers Run Road, McDonald, PA 15057.