Dolores Marie (Dolly) Allison

Dolores Marie (Dolly) Allison passed away on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024. She was born May 16, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA and was the daughter of the late Argel G. and Edna A. (Broda) Boggess.
Dolores was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Butler for over 65 years. During that time, she taught Sunday school, vacation bible school, was a member of the alter guild, women’s bible study, and church counsel, serving as an outreach chairperson. After her beloved husband passed away, Dolores made a contribution to her church creating the Wayne Allison Columbarium.
Dolores graduated from Schenley High School in 1946. At the age of 35, she went to Slippery Rock College (University) and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education. She was one of five students to receive a “fellowship,” which enabled her to achieve her Master’s degree in special education. She spent her career teaching for the Butler Area School District and was assigned to plan and implement the first kindergarten class for Special Education within the district.
Dolores is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne L. Allison, her dearly loved daughter, Cheryl L. Allison and brother, Ronald M. Boggess. Dolores is survived by 2 sons: Barry W. Allison (Sherry), of Alliance, OH and Howard J. Allison (Jackie Birckbichler), of Butler, PA. Three grandchildren, Alysha Mosby (Jay) of Butler, Sara Lohmier (Jason) of Ohio, and Apryl Binkley (Cameron) of Ohio. Also, eleven great grandchildren. All of whom Dolly deeply loved, and always stayed active in their lives.
Prior to her passing, she was a loved and respected resident at Concordia of Cabot, where she received excellent care from +the staff. Her biggest fans called her Grandma! Dolly gave of herself all her life, and was genuinely interested in people, their health, circumstances, and well-being. Everyone should have a “Dolly” in their life!
Friends will be received at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler PA 16001 on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1:30 PM to the time of the service at 3:00 PM with Pastor Joel Benson officiating. A private burial will follow on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the Allison family requests that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Skilled Activity Department at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.