John Wayne Allen

John W. “Biggin” Allen, 69,  of Washington, passed away November 26, 2019, at 5:49 p.m., in his home. He was born on June 18, 1950, in Washington, a son of the late Leo and Mildred Moore Allen. John attended Lone Pine Grade School, and Trinity High School. Mr. Allen worked as a steelworker for Jessop Steel, that became Allegheny Ludlum, before retiring almost six years ago. A devoted, loving, and patient husband to his soulmate, and wife, he loved his home, and spending time with his family.  John loved his Chihuahua, Piper, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and classic cars. On January 13, 1968, in Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, he married the love of his life, Eleanor E. Lemley.  This January, they would have celebrated 52 years of marriage. Surviving are a son, Johnnie W. Allen, Jr., of Washington; a brother, Dennis L. (Sandy) Allen, of Washington; and a sister, Cindy “Cricket” (Archie) Pettit, of Washington. Friends will be received on Friday, November 29, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, PA 15301, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, with Rev. Jason Jablonski officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, in Mt. Morris, PA.   Additional information and guestbook are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com