Philip D. Allen, Sr.

Wellsburg, NY Philip D. Allen, Sr. Age 80, of 252 Main Street, Wellsburg, NY passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at Tioga Nursing Facility Waverly, NY. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 PM to 8 PM Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Roberts Funeral Home, Inc. 279 Main Street, Wellsburg, N.Y. Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 8:00 PM with Rev. Ellie Haber officiating. Phil was born September 1, 1927 in Sayre, PA the son of the late Eleanor Lampman. He was retired from the Chemung County Highway Department where he worked as an equipment operator. He also was a past Village Trustee and the Caretaker of Ashland Cemetery from 1982 to 1997. Phil was a life member of the Wellsburg Fire Department, which he joined in 1949. He served the department as Past Chief and Member of the Board of Fire Commissioners. His survivors include his wife Laura M. Allen of Wellsburg, NY, his daughter Cindy Phillips of Pine City, NY a son and daughter-in-law, Philip and Cynthia Allen, Jr. of Hallstead, PA, a sister, Niva Fiske of Sayre, PA, grandchildren Tricia & Harold Schiefen of Elmira, Amber Phillips & Fianc裠Andrew Petruzelli of Tonawanda, NY, Megan Allen of Kutztown, PA, Asa Allen of Hallstead, PA, Caitlin Allen of Hallstead, PA, his great granddaughter Alyssa Schiefen of Elmira, NY, sisters-in-law Joyce Allen of Athens, PA, Dean & Wanda Lamb of Lowman, NY, Donna O'Brien of Virginia Beach, VA, several nieces, nephews and cousins, former son-in-law, Lawrence Phillips of Wellsburg, NY. Phil was predecased by his brother James Allen.