Ivan W. Allis

Age 90, died February 17, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Orwell, PA on February 13, 1921. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Marcia Lent Allis. Ivan retired in 1980 from Facet Enterprises in Elmira Heights, NY after 40 years of service. He then started consulting as a Chemical Analyst at Surface Finish Technologies, Inc. for his close friend, John Short, retiring at age 87. He graduated from Towanda High School, Towanda, PA in 1940.He then served in the US Army during World War II, part of the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He served in Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe and Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Elmira Heights American Legion, Elmira Masonic Lodge No. 95, Chapter, Council, Knights Templar, Kalurah Shrine, Christian Conclave, Jesters, Southern Tier Shrine Club and Masonic War Veterans. Ivan was predeceased by his parents, Ira and Cecile Allis, brother, Scott B. Allis, his wife's parents, Chauncey and Emma Lent and his brother in law, Robert S. Lent. Besides his wife Marcia, his is survived by daughters; Marilyn (Kenneth) Bricker, Ellen (John) Correll, grandchildren; James Bricker, Karen Bricker, Adam (Jenn) Robinson, Lisa (Ryan) Dickerman, and great granddaughter; Vivianne Bricker. Also, brother in law, Richard (Jane) Lent and sister in law Gayl Lent plus several cousins. Visiting hours at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave, Elmira, NY from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, February 20, 2011. A Masonic Service will follow at 7 pm followed by funeral and committal service. Rev. Michael Weeden will preside. A military service will be held Monday, February 21, 2011 at 9:30 am at Fitzsimmons Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to New Beginnings United Methodist Church in Ivan's memory. A 'Candle of Remembrance' may be left for the family in obituaries atwww.olthof.comMASONIC NOTICEOfficers and members of Elmira Masonic Lodge #95 will meet at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Sunday February 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm to conduct a masonic service for our dear departed brother. Signed, Master Donald Bradley