Barbara E. Allen

May 4, 1936 - January 2, 2015

Barbara Ellen Allen, age 78 of Northville died Friday January 2, 2015 at the Fulton Center in Gloversville following a brief illness. She was born on May 4, 1936 in East Concord, NY. The daughter of the late Frank and Caroline Plotz Andera. She was a 1954 graduate of Cattaraugus High School and received her BA degree from Bethany College of Missions in 1959. She was the principal of the Edinburg Bible School from 1979 to 1988. She was a member of the Edinburg Bible Chapel where she assisted her husband the Rev. Paul E. Allen whom she married on December 17, 1960 in Eddyville, NY. Survivors include her children; Melody Allen of Arizona, Philip (Laura) Allen of Town of Day, Paul Edward (Kim) Allen of Minnesota, Peter (Joy) Allen of Northville and Caroline Allen of Arizona. One brother; David Andera of Ellicottville. Three sisters; Helen Linclin of East Otto, NY, Carol Hansen of Gowanda, NY and Joyce Hinds of Jackson, Ohio. Seven grandchildren; Krista Allen, Dylan Allen, Colton Allen, Paul Edward Allen III, Simon Allen, Katie Allen and Maxwell Allen. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her. She was predeceased by her husband; Rev. Paul E. Allen on February 17, 2011. A memorial service will be held at the Edinburg Bible Chapel on January 17, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Church of Conklinville. Arrangements are by the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.