OBIT: Russell ALLEN, 2007, formerly of Somerset County, PA
  
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  ALLEN, Russell  05/24/2007   The New Republic
   May 19, 1922 May 20, 2007
  
     Russell Allen, 85 of Lincoln, IL died Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 6:45 p.m. at
  the Christian Village.   He was born May 19, 1922 in Charlottesville, Va. He
  married Helen (Roberts) on December 26, 1953 in Springfield, IL.   He is
  survived by his wife Helen, of Lincoln.       In his early life, he was
  educated in Meyersdale, Class of 1941. He attended West Virginia State
  University and also received two years of education at the Chicago School of
  Lab Technique.   He was a microbiologist. He retired from Lincoln Developmental
  Center in December of 1991.   He was of the Christian faith, a member of the
  Toastmaster's Club of Lincoln lab societies and a local computer club.   A
  graveside service was held on May 23, 2007 in Old Union Cemetery.   In lieu of
  flowers, memorial donations may be made to West Virginia State University at
  Institute, W. Va.   Holland Barry and Bennett Funeral Home, Lincoln, IL was in
  charge of arrangements.