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George P. Allan

1/7/1935 - 6/14/2023

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Obituary For George P. Allan

George P. Allan, 88, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at OSU-Wexner Hospice, Columbus, Ohio. He was born January 7, 1935 in Steubenville a son of the late George A. & Lucille E. Porter Allan. He was a 1952 graduate of Wintersville High School and received his B.S. from the College of Steubenville and M. Educ. Degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

George retired on July 1, 1992 from the Indian Creek School District, having served as a teacher, counselor and administrator during his career. He went on to work 17 years at Jefferson County Educational Service Center.

George led a life devoted to God, his family and cherished friends. He touched the lives of many through his career in education and being very present and supportive to the people in his life.

George was preceded in death by his first wife Marjorie Gall Allan on December 2, 2019; brother Clifford Allan & sister Ruth Carson.

George is survived by his wife Joan McDivitt Carpenter Allan; daughters Georgia (Dave) Dawson & Joyce (Alan) Smith; six grandsons John Robert Polsinelli, Matthew Ryan Polsinelli, Ian Gregory (Nina) Smith, Jordan Allan (Tori) Smith, Ryan Porter Smith & Griffan David Smith; great granddaughter Ella Grace Alan Smith; sisters Betty (Wayne) Hackathorne, Barbara (Thomas) Grimm & Claudia (late John) Dorich; sister-in-law Mary Beth Allan; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville on Friday 4-7 p.m.

On Saturday, friends may call at Starkdale Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Moore officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.

Memorials may be directed to Starkdale Presbyterian Church.

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    Jane Ellen Taylor Parker

    George was loved by a lot of people and will be greatly missed. I grew up in Wintersville and knew George through school and through his family and friends. He was always pleasant, easy to talk to and kind to everyone . I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to his family and I will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers.

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    MR & MRS BURKE D SULLIVAN,JR

    Sorry for your loss may the Lord bless you all at this time as you Celebrate his life and many memories of a great man and friend. Our Love Burke & Polly Sullivan.

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    Gale Haines Dossett

    Joyce, Georgia and families, My heartfelt condolences on the the loss of your father and grandfather. I really enjoyed the time I spent with both your parents. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

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    David Savastone

    I had the privilege to work with Mr. Allan when he was employed at the Jefferson County ESC. He helped me successfully write and receive funds for library automation projects in the OMERESA school districts. He was a wonderful and giving gentleman and I send condolences to his family...

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    Diane Bovina

    A kind man who served as a great mentor and role model to myself & others in the Indian Creek School district. Thoughts & prayers to the entire Allan Family!🙏

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    Linda Nocera

    Betty, Claudia, and Marybeth, I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. Your brother was such a dedicated and faithful man. He was a man loved by all. I was blessed to know him. Prayers for you and your families during this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Donna Lucas

    My deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband and brother my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time I ran into him not long ago and he introduced me to his wife it's so sad they didn't have more time together Love and prayers Donna Lucas

  • 09/03/2024

    Lee Ann Van Curen

    Joyce & Georgia and the entire Allan family, my deepest sympathy..... Your dad was such a a wonderful caring person. While staying in Wintersville with my mom... I ran in your dad at Kroger's. We had a conversation that I will never forget his kind and supportive words along with a prayer...... may he rest in peace thinking of all of you.Thoughts and prayersLee Ann Smith Van Curen

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