ALFRED STATION - On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 Steven C.
Allen, of Alfred Station was called home to be with his Heavenly Father after a
long battle with illness, he was only 66 years old. Born in Wellsville on
February 4th, 1953 to the late Lawrence ”Mike” and Barbara[Barnes] Allen.
Baptized at John's Episcopal in Wellsville, where he served as an alter boy.
Steve was also a founder of LAB, LAB rules!! A 1972 graduate of Wellsville High
School, and a 1974 graduate of Alfred State College with an associates degree
in Applied Electronics. On the 17th of July 1976 he married the love of his
life, Nan Hennard, at the Christian Temple in Wellsville. During and after
college he worked his way up to partner with his late mentor, EJ Brown, at
Jericho Audio. In 1982, after the death of his mentor, and while he and Nan
were expecting their son Sean, he partnered with college friends to open The
Sound Track of Alfred. After 9 years the decision was made to close the Sound
Track, and started Early Security and Electronics, working closely with his
wife and then with his son. After closing the store, Steve went to work at
Dresser Rand in multiple capacities in the Wellsville and Olean offices until
he retired early due to his ill health.
As a lifelong Boy Scout and Scout leader, Steve earned many
awards and accolades, and helped many young men to earn their Eagle Scout
award, including his son, Sean. He worked tirelessly as a district commissioner
to train leaders in the Boy Scouts to better the scouting program in our rural
area. As a Mason, among other offices, Steve served as master of the University
Lodge in Almond, the District Deputy Grand Master, the Commander of, the now
closed, Knights Templar DeMolay Commandry in Hornell. Through Steve's service
to God and his community his legacy will live on for many generations to come.
Steve is survived by: the love of his life, best friend, and
wife of 43 wonderful years Nan; His son, whom he was so proud, Sean [Stacy]
Allen of Scio; many “adopted” sons and daughters; his two dogs Fargo and Lucas;
his two brothers James [Mary Ann] Allen of Pennsylvania and David [Debbie]
Allen of Florida; and 8 nieces.
The family will receive visitors at the J.W. Embser Sons
Funeral Home in Wellsville on Tuesday, September 24th at 4 p.m. with Masonic
and Christian services to follow at 6 p.m.. In lieu of flowers the family is
asking for memorials in Steve's name to the New York State Vapor Association
[www.nysva.org], or to Elk Lick Scout Reserve general maintenance fund,
Allegany Highlands Council, 50 Hough Hill Road, Falconer, NY. 14733. To leave on line condolences please
visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
