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Constance Allison Obituary
Her husband, Von D. Allison, died in 1981. She is survived by five sons, Chad D. of Glendale, Ariz., Ward P. of Lexington Park, Md., Matthew J. of Dawsonville, Ga., Joseph C. of Newton, N.J., and Russell G. of Lancaster, Pa.; and five daughters, Ranae P., Kathryn M., and Rita M. all of Lancaster, Pa., Leah of Columbia, Pa., and Pamela of Phoenix, Ariz. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA, on Thursday morning at 11a.m. Final Commendation and Farewell in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. Memorial contributions in Connie's memory may be sent to the Connie Allison Memorial Fund, c/o Lancaster Regional Medical Center, 250 College Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603, Attn: Administration Department. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel in charge of arrangements. www.snyderfuneralhome.com
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Russell
September 17, 2023
Its been 20 years since you left and we miss you everyday as we carry you in our hearts.
We love you Mom,
The Allison Kids
September 14, 2019
I miss my Mom, but so thankful for what she taught me.
September 15, 2011
Miss you Mom. I'm sure you're still singing and dancing though. That's a good thing. Kiss Pam for me.
Dan Malone
March 12, 2010
Thank you Allison Family for sharing this tribute to your mother Connie in this beautiful site. My recently departed (March 7, 2010) mother, Florence Malone, will be seeing such a welcoming committee.
July 2, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mom!! Love you,
Russell
Mom and Russ at Pam & Johnny's Wedding
Russell
September 15, 2008
Thanks Mom, for still dancing with me and the family.
Russ
May 23, 2008
Hi Mom. Again its me wanting to chat. I guess this is my way of telling you, or whoever read this, how much I miss you...still. Kiss Pam & Grandma for me. Thanks for watching over us.
Ranae Allison
May 27, 2007
Thank you for the warm goose bump-hug the other night MOM!!!! Pam, you are very much loved, missed and remembered between your gf's friends from your school days. Lori, the one you went to Cosmetology school with, sends her loves to everyone!!!
Mom and Pam....you are deeply missed!!!!!
Ranae
May 7, 2007
So many things have happened
Since you were called away,
So many things to share with you
Had you been left to stay.
Every day in some small way
Memories of you come my way;
Though you're gone, I feel you're near,
Greatly missed, loved, forever dear Mother and Sister!!
Garden of Serenity
Always in my heart Mom and Pam!!
Russell
March 19, 2007
Mom, I guess you know how many times a day I think of you and miss you. I just wanted to said it out loud.
Ranae Allison
October 22, 2006
Hi MOM, I wanted you to know that I purchased a gold diamond butterfly ring in your memory and now, it's honoring both you and Pam. I have been thinking of you ALOT ....of course, I thinking of you everyday....and now the holidays are coming around the corner, as usual....but I know you and Pam are having fun up there with The Blessed Mother, everytime Saint Mary's bells go off, I think of you and then I remember what you've always told me about church bells....that an angel just got their wings.:-) I know you're here looking down over us all and in our hearts...as Pam is, too. I Love and Miss you, both!
Ranae
Russell Allison
October 12, 2006
Ya know Mom, I sent this on Friday, Sept 15th, but I guess it was never posted.
Aunt Jeanie and I honored your last day with Mass, and then Breakfast. Ha ha And you know, she was talking up a storm. I'm not sure if she thinks of you more ofen than I do. I cant imagine that, because I think of you every fricking day. And say a "Hail Mary" everytime I hear a siren. And NOW, when I start making Loafcake.
I still can't get them to look like your's. BUT I WILL SOME DAY. :)
I miss you Mom,
Russ
Kiss Pam for me.
Ranae Allison
August 27, 2006
Thank you for visiting me the other day in the form of a butterfly....sitting on my shoulder for 30 minutes. I knew it was you as soon as I saw your favorite color of the body! And now, you have Pam in your arms again. I MISS YOU TWO SO VERY MUCH!!!!
May you and her rest in peace!
I LOVE YOU MOM!!!!
Ranae
Becky Malone
August 14, 2006
Hi Connie, Well you have one of your many back...enjoy the ride !!
Love Becky Malone
Russ
August 11, 2006
Hey Mom. I guess you've already catched Pam. Let the party begin. We all miss you. And now we have Pam watching us too.
Pamela Martinez
October 28, 2005
Hey Lady. Just checking in with you a different way. I sure miss and Love you bunches. I sent one of my girls to GOD this week and I'm hoping you two find each other. I often think of you on the piano and you'd never guess what song comes to mind."tinkle,tinkle,tinkle,...tinkl
e all the time,...tinkle,tinkle,tinkle, you'll be feelin' fine.What a crack-up.I think of alot of songs while I'm thinking of you.I also think and watch alot of movies with you in mind.You made me the crazy movie and music buff I am today. Again,I thank you,Mom. love you great, Pamela
RANAE PAIGE
October 23, 2005
Mom, I MISS YOU TERRIBLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF TODAY WERE THE LAST OF ALL DAYS,WOULD IT CHANGE HOW YOU FEEL WHO U R? WOULD YOU RISE FOR A MOMENT, ABOVE ALL YOURS FEARS; BECOME ONE WITH THE MOON AND THE STARS.
WOULD YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE LOOKING DOWN,AND YOU GAVE EVERYTHING THAT YOU COULD. HAVE YOU'VE DONE ALL THE THINGS THAT YOU WANTED TO DO, IS THERE STILL SO MUCH MORE THAT YOU WOULD. FOLLOW YOUR DREAM TO THE END OF THE RAINBOW,WAY BEYONG ONE POT OFGOLD,OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE COLORS AROUND YOU AND FIND THE TRUE BEAUTY LIFE HOLDS.........
MY PRAYER FOR MY MOTHER!!!!!!!!!!
Angie Duvall
October 18, 2005
It was a pleasure to know Connie. What a special woman she was to all. Her smile will always be remembered as well as the special moments I have shared with her. I remember how she always snuck the family in to see the babies when it was the middle of the night. She even came to see me in the labor room when I had Rob and she gave me comfort with her smile and her words of experience. The rides to the airport where always exciting with Connie. The stories she told really made me laugh. I miss seeing and talking to her when I would go for my doctor visits. I could go on and on, but I need to get ready for work. I miss you, Connie, and you are often in my thoughts. I am sure You and My Dad are keeping Heaven laughing.
Ranae Allison
October 17, 2005
We all know you're pain free and blissfully happy, but we miss you very much. We know you're watching over each and everyone of us, Mom. Please continue to watch over us in the next couple of months as the Holidays approach. We Love You!
Brad Castillo
October 12, 2005
I grew up in Mesa, Arizona. Never really having a "real" relationship with my grandmother. That all changed with my moving out here to Lancaster with my mother (Kit Castillo). We had nothing really, merely our belongings from our prior home. But I was proven wrong, we had something, something better than anything we brought along. We had Grandma. And while living in her house for those 3 some odd months before we got our house taught me a lot about the women I never really knew. I remember even a time when she educated me on the proper way to set a fancy dinner table. I was even tested on the way I set the forks and spoons. She taught me a lot, she was full of wisdom that I still hold on to. She was my only grandparent that I knew. And she was worth every second. I love you grandma.
Ranae P. Allison
October 12, 2005
well Mom, you have been gone from this world for 25 months now. I want you to know, I miss you terribly. Hearing you play the piano and sing...especially through Christmas. With every holiday that comes and goes..I want to pickup the phone and come up and see you.... but then I realize....well, I can't. But then, whenever I'm baking anything..you're always here, watching over the 'goods' and me. I know you're at peace, nomore pain and blissfully happy. At different times throughout the days, a breeze comes by and 'Jean na te' is the scent I smell. All the talks you and I had.....you giving me great advice and you would 'listen' to me and help me through any decision I needed to make. Mom, I miss your sweet voice, your bright smile, your laughter that bent you double...your jokes and stories. I'll see you in Heaven someday!!
One of your babies, Ranae
Rita Rachor
October 12, 2005
It's been a little over two years, and I just wanted to express one more time, a sincere 'Thank You' to all those who signed this guestbook during these years. You'll never truly know how much it touched us kids that you took the time to share your thoughts and sympathies w/ us.
Thank you and Take good care!
Rita
Rebecca Malone
October 12, 2005
Dear Connie, You will be happy to know I have reunited a connection with Ward. I would like to come for a vist and see him in person. You raised a great man.
How is Heaven ?? I'll see you there!
Love Becky
Ranae Allison
October 22, 2004
I just wanted to add something to my last signing.
I was listening to the tape/cd that she made for each of us, back in 1988......the Russell put the music on cd last year. And throughout the cd.... I realized she was talking to me through the songs she picked out just for me. I remember you telling me mom, that I was given a special gift from GOD, playing the piano by ear and being able to write music in my head was a gift. Not too many people are able to do such a thing. Then you said, that I should go to a person who will sit and listen to my music, put it on paper and see where it takes me.
Well, I have yet to do so mom, because I have no clue who to go to, let alone who has time to do that.
I miss hearing you play the piano and singing. I loved singing with you along with the family, especially when we all did that christmas song, "Bambino"... not quite sure that is the name of it.
I will always remember you telling one of your siblings, "He knows what he's doing, it's the others who have to follow him" LOL
Thanks Mom for your unconditional love!!!!! I will always treasure my memories you and I share.
I LOVE AND MISS YOU MOM!!!!!
Ranae
Pamela Martinez
October 20, 2004
Today is 10/29/04. For the first time I've read the messagesmy family and friends have written to our mother.*** sorry the date is 10/20/04***.I haven't spoken to my siblings in 2 months. Not for bad reasons, only because we have our lives to live. But something I'd like to say about MOM... LADY...I MISS YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! I keep her picture right where I can see her. everyday I think I can pick up the phone and call her. It just doesn't seem real. Mom, you're the best! And it just doesn't get any better.Love ya bunches,Pamela;
Leah Allison
October 18, 2004
Each time one of the boyz does something fantastic in school I want to tell you, Ma so you can get your "bragging rights" in. haha The girls ask about you and they kiss Nanny's picture.....and a tear always forms in my eye for they will never truly know how very special a womah of wisdom you were. Recently, Russ helped me through and ordeal but you were there also with all the people recognizing the last name and talking of different stunts you or they pulled while "on duty"...sure makes a patient at ease. I'll never forget your hands, the shape of your nails, the way you played the piano even when the keys stuck, the warm love in those green eyes of yours that I now have....I miss you so very very much Ma and love you more. See you in Heaven, Leah
Ranae Allison
October 17, 2004
Hi Mom, Thank You for being my mom! Though it's been a year since your presence, you are in my daily thoughts. At times, happenings, different moments. Your Spirit will always be with me as well as Your Crystal Memories you gave me.
I Love and Miss you MOM!!!
pete(JUST FOR YOU MOM!!!)
Russ
October 15, 2004
After a year and nearing the end of the "business" of Mom's passing, I am now at the point of realizing Mom is gone...on a personal level. A wise woman told me years ago, "Its the same road for everyone, but different paths."
I agree with Rita, I would go thru those last days again, without question. Mom had a wonderful "Swan Song".
Another song makes me think of her, but I try not to listen to it when I work at the radio station. Evanescence -- My Immortal
"When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears. When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears. I held your hand through all of these years. But you still have All of me. You used to captivate me by your resonating light. Now I'm bound by the life you left behind. Your face it haunts, My once pleasant dreams, Your voice it chased away, All the sanity in me.
These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase.
The house still seems empty without you. I will forever miss you Mom.
Russ
Ward Allison
October 15, 2004
Well Mom, I wanted to tell you how much I miss you. There's not a day that goes by, that thoughts of you don't flood my head. Something, whether at work or at home, will happen and I think of you. The wind through the trees, the snow falling from the sky, even just sitting at a traffic light... you're in my thoughts. I just want to pick up the phone or mail you a card to tell you how much I love you! Because I never got up to PA that often, it's still strange for me that your voice and opinions are no longer accessible. I miss that!! Your legacy is the effect you had on everyone you met. I know I am a better person beacause of you. I know you will continue to watch over me and my family, and I'll continually think of you whenever the wind blows. I love you, Mom. And miss you terribly!!
Rita Rachor
October 12, 2004
I received a very recent update to Mom's guest book, and I felt that I wanted to write something. It's been a little over a year since Mom has passed. I admit, I'm at ease that Mom's pain has ended. She had such a hard life raising all of us on her own, I always wanted her to find a companion, but the timing wasn't there. Alot of who I am comes from the values she gave AND showed to me through my years of growing up. I miss her stories. I would relive the last days again w/ her, having my family all around, and especially all the people that came to share their respects. I'll cherish it always. Even though a year has passed, it's still all pretty detailed in my memory, and a great memory at that!!
I miss you Mom!!
Rita
Lauren McComsey
October 12, 2004
Nan, it's been over a year now...i miss u so much. Christmas was sooo hard without you there, smiling and laughing like you always do. last year i had the angel you made me for the last Christmas you were with us hanging over my bed all year. it was comforting to know u were there, watching over me. i love you nan! and i always will
Leah Allison
October 15, 2003
On mom's last great day where she was VERY alert, singing (and of course directing) the singers that came to see her in the ICU, she pulled me close to her and whispered something that was only for the 2 of us to know. Mom, that wasn't fair...I'm still crying. It made her smile and giggle and she told me that she loved me. My mother was the strongest woman I think that I will ever meet. Once she told me that the reason she was having a tenth child was because she "didn't like uneven numbers." And her humor got wittier as she grew older...could NEVER beat her at the game Boggle! Mom, your 3rd great grandson wants you to know that he makes sure EVERY DAY that we light "Nanny's candle", and he's glad you're working for Jesus now.
Thanks to the MANY wonderful people both in PA and AZ that have been so sweet to all of us. I know mom's smiling, and probably got a few new jokes while in Heaven too!! I know that this will take time for each of us to deal with things in our own way and in our own time. You're always with me, Ma, and I love you and admire you so very much.
With love and respect, your 2nd child, Leah X0
Leah Allison
October 15, 2003
Hi everyone, this is Connie's 2nd child, Leah. I always loved mom's sense of humor,laugh and smile. I think of you often, Ma and was going to call you the other day to see what you thought about a certain doctor. Strongest woman I will ever know, and I couldn't be more proud of being her first daughter.
I miss you, thank you, I love you. Leah
pamela martinez
October 15, 2003
Constance B. was a great friend to me.Not only was she my mother ,she was also my friend. How lucky are we to say that about our parent.SHE always had me figured out. Of course, I always told her when I'd I done something wrong. I remember a time when I was crab-walking across columbia ave.Got stopped by a cop who knew mom and said"do you think your mom would approve of this?"I said no.Sound of music. Mom you're the best thing tat ever happened to me!!!GOD BLESS YOU, YOU ROCK LADY!!
Wendy Caldwell
October 13, 2003
I was always amused by Russell's many stories about his mom's vibrant personality! I am sure she was glad to have you around, taking care of her and the house these past couple of years, Russ. She obviously made so many people happy with her warmth and generosity.
Ward Allison
October 11, 2003
I am #3 child and it will take a while to come to terms with the recent month. I appreciate all the wonderful things everyone has done for us, and all the thoughts and prayers that have come our way during, and since, Mom pased away. One thing Mom always gave to everyone she touched was music. All of us that were with her during her last days will never forget how often she would just start singing (I'm grinning). I LOVE YOU, MOM!! And I miss you terribly!!!
LOVE to everyone, and thank you for everything.
Ward
Rebecca Malone
October 7, 2003
Connie, I enjoyed our telephone conversations. I could always call you and feel like I was talking to a dear close friend.
You are missed. I'll see you in Heaven.
Love, Becky Malone
Kathy Malone Whitfill
October 5, 2003
Dear Connie,
It is amazing how one person can effect so many lives. I can remember, as a small child, hearing you play "High Noon" on my Mother's piano....I was in awe of your talent and could hardly wait for my hands to grow to be able to play like that! They did, and there hasn't been a time when I played "High Noon" that I didn't think of you. Many, Many, heartfelt thanks; you inspired a number of us. You will be missed.
Ranae Allison
October 5, 2003
Greetings everyone, I am Mom's 8th child, Ranae. I too would like to express my gratitude of all the cards and letters and stories about how Mom touched someones life.She was a wonderful mother and woman, not just to all us 10 children, but to whomever she came in contact with. This coming holiday season will definately be hard, but knowing that she is much happier and out of constant daily pain and is probably playing "zippo" with The Blessed Mother.... we will all get through this difficult season with all the love she had for all of us. May she rest in Peace!!!!
Love to all!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ranae
Lauren McComsey
October 3, 2003
Hi everybody, I am Nanny's third grandchild from her third child. I have only known Nanny for 9 years out of my 18 years of life, but she has had a great impact on it. She was such a wonderful person and i am very bummed that i didn't get to know her better before her passing. I know she loved me and and I loved her very much, still do! my prayers are with everyone that this has effected, but it's good to know that Nan is in a happier place. I love all of my aunts and uncles and cousins and...etc. I'm praying for you.
Kit Castillo
October 1, 2003
Hello everyone, My name is Kit.I'm #5 of Mom's 10 children.I too want to thank Mom's friends for your support and thoughtfullness.She shared alot of stories with us about all her friends.In that, we knew she touched alot of lives.Working at John c. Lincoln and St. Joseph's Hospital. Singing in St. Jerome's choir. Awe, she had fun.If anyone has a story to tell, please write it. All of us kids would love to hear more.We've heard some great ones.I will be sending most of you the Memorial brochure.If you don't get one and would like one, please feel free to e-mail me and I'll send you one.Thank you for all your prayers.One thing everyone wanted us to know is that Mom smiled alot.Maybe that's why she loved to tell jokes.
Love to all, Kit
Rita Rachor
October 1, 2003
I am Mom's 10th child, and I just wanted to add my name to Russell's messsage as well. He spoke how ALL of her kids feel. We truly miss Mom, but knowing how much she was ready to go in the end, and how she'll finally be w/out daily pains, is very warming to us.
X-mas will definitely be hard this year, as some of you know how she always made it fantastic for all of us kids growing up. Especially making her famous "loaf cake". Towards the end, Mom had said that when she got to heaven, she'd probably even share the recipe w/ the Blessed Mother... after all, she's the one she's always prayed to. Now Mom's her personal advocate.
Many thanks and Love to all of you!!!
Rita Rachor (Allison)
Brent Pedersen
September 30, 2003
I met Connie at Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center. She worried I never ate enough. Her daughters were always bringing her milkshakes. I'm glad I got to know Connie. She was a wonderful person.God bless you and your family. Rest in peace Connie!
Russell Allison
September 29, 2003
I am Mom's 9th child, and want to send my sincerest Thank You to everyone in Arizona for your cards, thoughts, memories, and prayers. Our loss has been easied by knowing Mom touched so many lives and most memories are funny. That was Mom...she always did what needed to be done, with a twist...humor. Mom did it her way.
From the rest of the family, again I say Thank you.
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