Allyn (Bodalec) Stoner

Allyn (Bodalec) Stoner, 78, of Leavittsburg, OH, picked a beautiful day to enter Heaven this past Easter Sunday, after an extended illness.  She was born in Sewickley, on November 30, 1946, to the late Stephen and Helen (Zatchey) Bodalec.

Allyn grew up in Baden.  She was a 1964 graduate of Ambridge High, and a 1968 graduate of IUP.  After graduation, Allyn spent 6 years as a Speech and Hearing Therapist for the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit.  Then, after moving to Colorado, she somehow got conned by a very persuasive Priest into becoming the Director of the Parish Homeless Shelter; a position she held for 15 years.

Allyn is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Chet; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Becky Stoner; a grandson, Josh; nieces, Beth (Rich) Geary and Ashley Varhol; great niece, Ruby Geary; in-laws, John and Mary Kay Varhol; and many cousins.  A special thank you to Evalyn for always being there.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her brother, Tom; her in-laws, Chester and Mary Stoner; and brother-in-law, Dave.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, April 25th, from 11 AM till the time of Blessing Service at 1 PM, in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003.  Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park.

Donations in Allyn’s name may be made to her favorite charity, The Covenant House, or any charity of your choosing. 

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