Mary Margaret Dill Allen

Mary Margaret Dill Allen, 87, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Born on November 10, 1938, she was the cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Hathaway Dill.

Mary was educated at St. Patrick Catholic School and Villa Maria High School. She began her career at American Sterilizer Company, where she met her husband, Richard Allen. They enjoyed a loving marriage of 64 years and worked together in the family business, Perry Screw Machine Co.

A devoted mother, Mary is survived by her five children: Patty Chilcott (husband Bob Chilcott), Sue Thoren, Richard Allen, Tom Allen (partner Theresa Kowalski), and Jenifer Allen (partner Philip Dunning). She was a proud grandmother to Lauren Chilcott, Alison Chilcott, Shane Chilcott (wife Amanda), Caroline Thoren, and Megan Thoren, and she eagerly anticipated the arrival of her first great-granddaughter. Her nurturing spirit extended to her beloved dogs, grand-dogs, and grand-cats.

A woman of deep faith, Mary was an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and St. George Catholic Church, where she found great joy singing in the choir and serving as a Eucharistic Minister. She is remembered for her quiet dedication to the happiness and safety of those she loved. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Margaret Dill; brothers John “Jack” Dill and Richard Dill; sisters-in-law Ann Dill and Patricia Dill; and son-in-law Mark Thoren.