Steven T. Allen

Steven Trace Allen, 62, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Lakeland Regional Hospital following an unexpected heart attack.

He was born August 25, 1950 in Meadville, a son of William R. and June Karns Allen.  He married Barbara Mazan October 19, 2007.

Steven graduated from Meadville High School in 1968, a member of the senior six.  He also graduated from Penn State University in 1972 with a BS in computer science.  He was an active member of The Way International, a Biblical research ministry.  He graduated from their leadership training program, The Way Corp, with a BA in Theology in 1990.

Steve recently retired from U.S. Airways but also had worked as a life guard, landscaper, security guard, and computer programmer.  When he wasn’t working, Steve was an avid sports fan participating in a variety of activities including biking, and running marathons.

Survivors, in addition to his loving wife Barbara, include a daughter, Rachelle Allen of Phillipsburg; a son, Matthew Shane Allen and his wife Kara of Morton Grove, IL; his mother, June Allen of Meadville; a sister, Cinda Bilinski and her husband Jerome of Meadville; two brothers, Mark Allen and his wife Robin and Douglas Allen and his wife Jacqueline, all of Columbus, OH; and three grandchildren, Emily, Hannah, and Cassandra Allen.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Allen.

Calling hour will be Saturday from 2-3 p.m. at the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville.  The memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with Pastor Michael Smith of The Way International, officiating.

Interment will be in Greendale Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to The Way International, P.O. Box 0328, New Knoxville, OH 45871, or Montour Trail Council, 304 Hickman St., Bridgeville, PA 15017 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net