South Yorkshire Times, October 10, 1942

Obituary

A well-known Kilnhurst resident, Mr. Olaf Allen (58), of 39, Charles Street, died last Thursday.

Mr. Allen had lived at Kilnhurst for 50 years, and had worked at Thrybergh Colliery for 31 years.

He leaves a widow, one daughter, and an adopted daughter.

The funeral took place at Kilnhurst on Sunday.