Marian J. Allen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marian J. Allen of Oakmont, Pennsylvania, who passed away on August 31, 2024 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Marian farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Marian is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
She was predeceased by: her husband William Clay Allen; and her sister Joanne Ahlstrom. She is survived by: her children, William Allen (Machiko) of Los Angeles, CA and Sara Allen of Oakmont, PA.; her grandchildren, Rebecca Giancola (Dustin Eiseman), Vanessa Giancola (Darryl Jones), Bethany Giancola and Anthony Giancola; and her sisters-in-law, JoAnn Morrison (late David) and Nancy Valles (Louis). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to either Oakmont Presbyterian Church or the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. If you prefer, you can also donate to a charity of your choice using the option below Pledge donation to a charity of your choosing.