Allen E.

Border

Allen E. Border

YORK – Rev. Allen E. Border, 68, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2026 at Mercy House of Chambersburg.

Born May 20, 1958 in York, Allen was the son of the late Franklin E. “Dike” and Charlotte M. (Shellenberger) Border.

He graduated from Dover Area High School in 1976 and worked as a sales representative in food sales.

Allen enjoyed fishing, playing cards, singing and writing songs and books. He was a very creative person with a deep love for the Lord. He was very spiritual and could quote Scripture with ease. Allen had a special love for children's ministry and puppet ministry, where he enjoyed sharing God's love and using his creativity to touch the lives of children. His faith, talents, and love for others will always be remembered.

Allen is survived by his sister, Lois Y. Slothower, wife of the late Wayne Slothower, of Dover; two nephews, Brett Slothower and Matthew Slothower and wife, Nicole; niece, Rebecca Johnson and husband, Michael and all of their children; former wife, Maricel Border; and many spiritual children. In addition to his parents and brother-in-law, he was preceded in death by a sister, Beth Ann Border.

Following cremation, relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the service to celebrate Allen's life at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, with a visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. at Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 47 N. Queen St., Dover. Burial is private in Prospect Hill Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Bonnie J. Whittier, pastor of Christ UCC in Jefferson. Allen requested that those in attendance please wear white or light colors.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider The Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania by visiting www.kfcp.org/donation; or your favorite charity.

To share memories of Allen and condolences with his family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com