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Ellsworth McAllister Obituary

Ellsworth Scott McAllister February 3, 1916 March 4, 2013 Ellsworth S. McAllister, 97, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 4, 2013. He was the loving husband of the late Doris A. McAllister with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Lower Oxford Township in Chester County, he was the son of the late David B. and Ethel F. McAllister. Ellsworth attended grade school (1st - 8th grades) at Jackson School House and graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1934. After graduation, he worked for Robert Treat Hogg as a furniture finisher. He also raised hatching eggs for Bill Burling's Hatchery. From 1943-1946, Ellsworth served as a Master Sergeant in the United States Army, stationed in Europe during WWII. After returning home, he managed the Oxford Farm Bureau and eventually retired from Agway as a field representative in 1982. Ellsworth was a member of the Oxford United Methodist Church and the Russellville Grange, as well as being a member of the Skerrett Lodge No. 343 of Cochranville, Past Master in 1953. He was a long time 4-H Leader, served as a Judge of Election for Lower Oxford Township for 28 years and volunteered for the Oxford Community Chest. His favorite sport was baseball, which he played in local leagues for many years. His hobbies included gardening, playing pinochle, catching snapping turtles and trapping muskrats. Ellsworth is survived by two brothers, Donald McAllister, of Harbeson, Del., and Jack McAllister, of Blue Ridge Summit. He was preceded in death by three brothers, David McAllister, Howard McAllister and Richard McAllister; and six sisters, Anna Mae McAllister, Dorothy Smith, Mary Reese, Sara Younger, Mildred Parsons and Hazel Peters. He is survived by five sons, Dr. Scott McAllister and wife, Barbara, of Centre Hall, Thomas J. McAllister and wife, Nancy, of Warfordsburg, William D. McAllister and wife, Karen, of Coatesville, L. Wesley McAllister and wife, Paula, of Petersburg, and H. David McAllister, of Oxford; three daughters, Janet A. Mowrer and husband, Michael, of Petersburg, S. Jill Sajeski and husband, Frank, of Alexandria, and Cathy A. Boyd and husband, Patrick,of Rising Sun, Md.; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison St., Oxford, where relatives and friends may call from 10-10:45 a.m. Relatives and friends may also call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 86 Pine St., Oxford. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions in Ellsworth's memory can be made to the Oxford United Methodist Church, 18 Addison Street, Oxford, PA 19363. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Published by Centre Daily Times on Mar. 6, 2013.
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Scott, Barb and family, I sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy,

Cindy Dunkel

March 7, 2013

Scott, Barb and family,
We send you are sympathy and sorry we didn't make it to the viewing. Didn't know your father well but know he had a wonderful, loving family. God bless and be with you all.

Jim & Nancy Shunk

March 7, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

donna quaranta

March 7, 2013

Cathy, I am so sorry for you loss, but he will be so much happier to be with your mom again. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to call. Love you, Dean, Bonnie and girls.

March 6, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Beverly Brooks

March 6, 2013

Scott, Barb & Family:
So sorry for you loss. May the wonderful memories you have bring you comfort.

Marlin & Shelly Weaver

March 6, 2013

Scott, Barb and Family,

We are sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies sent to all.

Diane & Tim O'Hara

March 6, 2013

Scott and Barb,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Doran & Jo Dreibelbis

Doran Dreibelbis

March 6, 2013

Uncle Ellsy you will be missed by many. I will always remember being at your house with very found memories. Conny McAllister Kriner

March 5, 2013

Condolences to all of the family of "Ellsie" who was a stalwart of the Lower Oxford community for as long as I can remember. Both he and Mrs. McAllister were "good people."

Howard Shortlidge

March 5, 2013

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