Oscar J. Allen Jr.

February 8, 1943 - June 30, 2017

Oscar J. Allen, Jr., 74 of West Lafayette, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 at Aultman Hospital, Canton. He was born Monday, February 08, 1943 in Guernsey County to the late Oscar J. Allen, Sr. and Pauline (Berger) Allen. He was self employed in the timber business and also had worked in deep mining for 10 years. On Wednesday October 16, 1963 he married Sondra L. (Bates) Allen who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Shelly (Fred) Schlupp of Newcomerstown, Wendy Allen of West Lafayette; two sons, Tracy (Joann) Allen and David (Michelle) Allen both of West Lafayette; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Susie Harbold of Fresno, Carol Miller of Newcomerstown; sister-in-law, Bernadine Allen of Newcomerstown; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, Shawn and Dawn Allen and a brother Bob Allen. A celebration of life dinner will be held Tuesday, July 04, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the residence of his son Tracy Allen, 504 E. Main St. West Lafayette. Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com