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Ellen Allen Obituary
Ellen Allen, 89, of Hazle Twp., passed away early Tuesday morning at Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, Drums.
Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Frances (Petril) Alcaro. Prior to retiring, she was the central supply manager for the former St. Joseph Hospital. Ellen was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish at St. Ann's Church, Freeland.
Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were her husband, Walter Allen; a brother, Salvatore Alcaro; and a sister, Congetta Alcaro.
Surviving are a son, Walter Allen, Drums; daughters, Debra L. Demusz and husband, Ronald, Hazle Twp.; Kathleen Polashenski and husband, Robert, Hollywood; a sister, Leona Gabrielle, Allentown; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Immaculate Conception Parish at St. Ann's Church, 898 Centre St., Freeland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Drums. Family and friends may call at the church from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday.
McHugh-Wilczek Funeral Home, 249 Centre Street, Freeland, is in charge of arrangements.
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