Dorothy M. Allen, 76, of Mount Joy, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late George A. and Esther (Ney) Shirk. Dorothy was the wife of the late David L. Allen who passed away on September 5, 2004.
Dorothy was a graduate of Donegal High School class of 1964. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church in Mount Joy. Until recently she was an active member of the church choir and loved listening to music and watching old movies. She enjoyed spending time with friends at church events and playing bingo at the Elizabethtown Area Senior Center. To her, time well spent meant spending it with family. She was particularly fond of "running around" with her sister Pauline to shop and talk about life. Friday evenings were not complete if they didn't include a trip out to eat with her son's family, followed by browsing at a local bookstore for a good story to read.