Effie Mae Allen, 93 of Tyrone, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. She was born in Lewistown on December 23, 1930, the daughter of the late Clarence L. and Gertie E. (Leister) Nearhoof. On November 21, 1981, at the Spring Mount Church of the Brethren in Warriors Mark she married Richard "Dick" Allen who preceded her in death on December 25, 2022.

She is survived by three children: Linda Wertz and Buddy (Barb) Stroup of Tyrone, and Mitchell (Valerie) Stroup of Mobile, AL; one stepdaughter: Vicky (Steve) Lang; Grandchildren: Chad Reese, Jessica Wertz, Travis Stroup, Kristie Smithe, Justin Stoup, Dustin, Mikayla and Michelann Stroup; three great-grandchildren; and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Along with her husband she was preceded in death by two sons: Larry and Michael Stroup; and a grandson: Christopher Stroup.

Effie was a 1948 graduate of Tyrone Area High School. She was the Snyder Township secretary for over 20 years before retiring from the position. She was also a life member of Spring Mount Church of the Brethren.

She enjoyed spending time with her family more than anything and was very close to her grandchildren. She and her husband Dick were inseparable, and you rarely saw one without the other.

An 11am memorial service for Effie Mae Allen will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 with pastor Carl Schmidt officiating. Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the care of Richard H. Searer Funeral Home, Inc.