Craig Wayne Allen

Craig Wayne Allen, “One of The Last Few Good Ones” 94, passed away June 2, 2022, with loving family at his side. He grew up in Butler, PA and was a World War II Navy Veteran. He could drive anything and did, from big rigs to passenger buses to RVs. He was a retired bus driver with the Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA and was very active in the Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 85, for many years. After retirement he parlayed his ability to fix anything into a second career in construction, taught himself wood working and gifted hundreds of little wooden stools and Adirondack chairs to children’s organizations and grateful families. Craig and his beloved wife Susan loved traveling the country in their RV and square danced for many years, serving jointly as Presidents of the Western PA Square Dance Association. They celebrated 60 years of marriage in August, 2021. He was a devout Catholic and a proud Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, tirelessly volunteering his time and talents until his health no longer allowed. He was a devoted father and was always there for his two daughters. He marched hundreds of miles as a Marching Father with the Golden Triangles Baton and Drum Corp and attended many dance recitals. Craig was a huge football fan and loved the Steelers. He enjoyed cheering on his favorite college teams, Penn State, The University of Pittsburgh and Indiana University. He enjoyed doing puzzles, reading, and fishing. He was an avid birdwatcher and cherished spending time with his family. Craig was predeceased by his wife of sixty years, Susan Rose Allen, whom he missed every day since her passing in October of 2021, and his mother Ola M. Allen of Butler, PA. He is survived by his loving daughters and cherished son in laws, Susan Holly Barton (Rick) of Bloomington, IN, Paige A. Grodecki (Jon) of St. Johns, FL and his adored grandchildren, Kyle Barton and Chasey Grodecki who were the joy of his life. He leaves behind two brother- laws, William 0’Neil and wife Lee, who were like a brother and sister to him, of Exton, PA, John O’Neil (Diane) of Lower Burrell, PA and sister-in-law, Roseann Bartlett (Jay) of New Kensington, PA as well as many very special nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. He was larger and louder than life, was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The family will hold a private memorial service and internment will occur at a future date at New St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in New Kensington, PA.

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Craig Wayne Allen

April 3, 1928 - June 2, 2022