from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Allyn G. “Big Al” Dentlinger, 75, died March 8, 2018.

He trained Standardbreds in Western New York for many years. Among the top horses in his stable included the Open pacer Woody Wilton and Jackie’s Peanut.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sophie; daughter, Amy (Ron) Jewell; granddaughter, Annie; and beloved dog, Daisy.

Family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday (March 14) at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., Rochester, N.Y. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday (March 15) at St. John’s Church, 55 Martha St., Spencerport, N.Y. at 11 a.m. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery.