Allyn (Bodalec) Stoner, 78, of Leavittsburg, Ohio, passed away on April 20th, 2025 after an extended illness. She was born in Sewickley on November 30th, 1946, the daughter of the late Stephen and Helen (Zatchey) Bodalec. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death, by her brother, Tom, her in-laws, Chester and Mary Stoner and her brother-in-law, Dave. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Chet, a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Becky Stoner, a grandson, Josh, her nieces, Beth (Rich) Geary and Ashley Varhol, her great niece, Ruby Geary, her in-laws, John and Mary Kay Varhol and many cousins.  A special thank you goes out to Evalyn for always being there.

Allyn grew up in Baden.  She was a 1964 graduate of Ambridge High School 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, which was a position she held for 15 years.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a visitation on Friday, April 25th, from 11 A.M. until the time of a Blessing Service at 1 P.M., in the John Syka Funeral Home Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge.  Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.

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