Obituaries

Helen J. Allmon

Helen J. Allmon, 84, of Steubenville died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at The Laurels of Steubenville.  She was born in Washington County, PA on June 25, 1925 a daughter of the late Thomas “Ford” and Mae Belle Hanlin Ralston.  Helen was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church She started her career at Federal Paper Board as an administrative assistant, and retired as a nurses aide from Ohio Valley Hospital.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband George V. “Vern” Allmon, he died March 31, 1997; son Gary Allmon; brothers Dwight and Clark Ralston and sister Irene Smith.  Helen is survived by sons Randy (Sandy LaPrade) Allmon of North Grafton, MA, Kevin (Kristine) Allmon of Vermilion, OH and Barry Allmon of Mason, OH; brothers Ford Curtis (Merle) Ralston of Chester, WV and John Paul Ralston of Burgettstown, PA; sister Patty (Myrle “Bud”) Berger of Hookstown, PA; granddaughters Ashley and Alexis Allmon.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8p.m., where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10a.m. with Rev. Paul Danielson officiating.  Burial at Chestnut Ridge Cemetery, Florence, PA.

Date of Death: May 8, 2010