J. Allen McAfoos M.D.
J. Allen McAfoos M.D. age 95 of Washington, formerly of Wilkinsburg died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in the Washington Hospital.
He was born June 12, 1918 in Bellevue, a son of the late Lawrence R. and Anna Allen McAfoos.
He was a 1940 graduate of Penn State and a 1943 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
On June 19, 1943 he married Frances Wright McAfoos, who survives.
During World War II, Dr. McAfoos served in the U.S. Navy as a medical officer aboard the USS Cottle.
He practiced ophthalmology in Wilkinsburg for many years. After retiring he resided in Clearwater Beach, Florida for 25 years.
He was a member of the Allegheny County Medical Society and enjoyed woodworking.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 daughters, Carol Sonnenberg (Dave) of West Chester, Patricia Crispin of Washington, Linda Gardner (Larry) of Plum; one son, J. Allen McAfoos Jr. (Carol Jean) of Wooster, OH; 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a sister, Elizabeth VanCort; a brother, Lawrence McAfoos, and a son-in-law, David Crispin.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.