Obituary for John D. "Jack" Allan
John D. “Jack” Allan, age 74 years, of Delta, PA died at his home at 5:10 a.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020. He was the husband of Sharon Ann (Aldinger) Allan and they observed their 6th. wedding anniversary on August 17, 2020.
Jack was born in Baltimore, MD on April 15, 1946, a son of the late Donald and Anna Marie (Goetz) Allan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from March 1966 until October 1969. A resident of Delta since 1976, he spent his career as a machinist and for the past 20 years has owned and operated Allan’s Metal Fabrications in Delta where his experience and talent allowed him to produce any metal part a customer required.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, and he loved listening to Bluegrass music. He also had a life long love of motorcycling. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
Six children
Bruce Walther and his wife, Sherri of Perryville, MD
Craig Walther and his wife, Doris of North East, MD
Tammie Walther of Conestoga, PA
Tracie Montgomery and her husband, Randy of Street, MD
Becky Dillon and her husband, Perry of Severna Park, MD
Jackie Sprenkle and her husband, Will of Delta, PA
Three sisters
Donna Boucher and her husband, Carl
Judy Cronen and her husband, Chuck
Leslie Pulford and her husband, Steve
Also surviving are Jack’s twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by Mary Patricia (Pat) Allan with whom he shared 36 wonderful years of marriage.
The Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 beginning at 3 p.m. at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, 1910 Whiteford Rd., Street, MD 21154.
Military honors will be presented at 4 p.m.
Contributions to the Navy SEAL Foundation, 1619 D Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23459 or ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.
Jack was born in Baltimore, MD on April 15, 1946, a son of the late Donald and Anna Marie (Goetz) Allan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from March 1966 until October 1969. A resident of Delta since 1976, he spent his career as a machinist and for the past 20 years has owned and operated Allan’s Metal Fabrications in Delta where his experience and talent allowed him to produce any metal part a customer required.
He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting, and he loved listening to Bluegrass music. He also had a life long love of motorcycling. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by
Six children
Bruce Walther and his wife, Sherri of Perryville, MD
Craig Walther and his wife, Doris of North East, MD
Tammie Walther of Conestoga, PA
Tracie Montgomery and her husband, Randy of Street, MD
Becky Dillon and her husband, Perry of Severna Park, MD
Jackie Sprenkle and her husband, Will of Delta, PA
Three sisters
Donna Boucher and her husband, Carl
Judy Cronen and her husband, Chuck
Leslie Pulford and her husband, Steve
Also surviving are Jack’s twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by Mary Patricia (Pat) Allan with whom he shared 36 wonderful years of marriage.
The Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 beginning at 3 p.m. at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, 1910 Whiteford Rd., Street, MD 21154.
Military honors will be presented at 4 p.m.
Contributions to the Navy SEAL Foundation, 1619 D Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23459 or ALSAC - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.