Dwight William Allerton

June 18, 1916 - February 3, 2016

Dwight William Allerton, 99, of Harmony, formerly of Prospect, PA and Sebring, Florida passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Evergreen Nursing Center in Harmony, PA. He was born June 18, 1916 in Glenshaw, PA, the son of the late John William and Lillian (Johnson) Allerton. He married the former Frances London on June 3, 1939. She preceded him in death on February 3, 2011. Dwight was a member of First Baptist Church, Butler and a former member of the Maranantha Baptist Church of Sebring, FL. He was owner and operator of Aljuron Poultry Farm in Prospect. He and his wife, “Sally” traveled extensively, visiting all 50 states and several foreign countries. They made several mission trips to assist missionaries with various projects. Dwight purchased his first motorcycle in the 1970s and two of their destinations were California and Canada. He continued riding until he was 94. Surviving are his daughter, Judith (Donald) Raisley of Harmony; son, Ronald (Sherry) Allerton of Westerville, OH; 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 1 son, 1 grandson, his parents, his sister & 2 brothers. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 10AM until the time of the service at 12PM with Pastor Dave Maitland and Pastor Sam McNamara officiating. Interment in the Greenlawn Burial Estates. Contributions in memory of Dwight, may be made to help support missionary, Jim Lossing who Dwight and his wife had supported for many years. Checks made payable to Baptist Mid-Missions and mailed to the First Baptist Church, 221 W. New Castle St., Butler 16001.