Rosalie M. Allen

September 11, 1943 - February 9, 2017

Rosalie M. (O’Donnell) Allen, age 73 of Collegeville, died on Thursday February 9, 2017. She was born in Norristown on September 11, 1943 daughter of the late James and Helen (Paolini) O'Donnell. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard C. “Buddy” Allen for over 44years. Rosalie was raised on Hector Street in Conshohocken attending St. Matthew Grade School and graduating from St. Matthew High School Class of 1961. She was employed as an administrative assistant for IMS Health in Plymouth Meeting for over 21 years. She was active with the Senior Circle organization based out of Phoenixville Hospital. Her grandchildren were the true apple of her eye and she was a significant part of their upbringing. She was always eager to take them to their sports and activities and would attend as their number one fan. She is survived by a son, Derek C. (Dr. Dawn Cute) of West Norriton; 2 grandchildren, Ryan and Madison; a sister, Barbara Lawton of Reading; a sister-in-law, Cathy Dewees of Norristown; a loving cousin, Judy Wells of Schwenksville; many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Thursday morning, February 16th, from 9:30-10:25am at St. Eleanor RC Church, 647 Locust St, Collegeville, PA. A funeral mass will commence in the church at 10:30am. Interment, Limerick Gardens, Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in her memory may be made to Lisa’s Army, 8945 Ridge Ave., Suite 8, Philaelphia, PA 19128. Professional arrangements are by the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette Street, Conshohocken.