Allen G. Harper, 85, of East Springfield, Ohio passed away April 10, 2025 at Lancia Villa Vista. He was born October 2, 1939 in Paris, PA, son of the late Clifford and Louise Harper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Robin Harper; brother, Clifford Harper; sisters, Ruth Glover, Charlotte Rutter, and infant sister, Mary Louise Harper.

Allen was a loving father who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Colliers Way Church of Christ. Allen was employed as a diesel mechanic for 38 years at Ray C. Call, Inc. in Wintersville, Ohio. Throughout his life, he also worked part time as a carpenter, plumber, mason, and electrician. In his spare time, Allen enjoyed oil painting, photography, traveling, and restoring vintage cars. One of Allen's proudest accomplishments was disassembling, moving, and reconstructing a 1780's authentic log cabin from Richmond, Ohio to his home in East Springfield, Ohio. This log home still stands today.

Allen is survived by his sons, Allen (Vicki) Harper, Brian Harper; daughters, Debra Harper, Terri (David) Myers, Cyndee (Joe) Sensibaugh, Kim (Alex) Gryskevich and Michele (Doug) Ward; his brothers, Robert "Bob" Harper, James "Jim" Harper, and Richard Harper; grandchildren, Justin and Jeremy Harper, Tanya Edquist, Joshua Myers, Caleb Myers, Kyle Sensibaugh, Tyler Sensibaugh, Ashley Webb, Nicolai Gryskevich, Kadin Gryskevich, Tanner Wise and Gabrielle Wise; and eight great-grandchildren.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Monday from 10 AM until time of services at 12 Noon with Pastor David Myers officiating.

The Harper family would like to thank the staff of the Villa Vista Royale in Steubenville, Ohio for their caring compassion given to Allen over these past years.

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