A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
Shay Maureen Allison, age 76, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Shay was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to her late parents, Edgar Gubin and Margie James. She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Stephen C. Allison; her daughters, Lauren Maureen Allison and Leslie Elizabeth Allison, and her granddaughter, Sabrina “Frank” Allison; her brother, Tom Strohmaier (Peg); her in-laws JoAnn Allgeier (late Ken), Diane Allison (late Mike) and Deb Alexander (Jim); her nieces and nephews, Eddie Strohmaier (Grace), Paige Strohmaier, Phoebe Dierkers (Ryan) and Mike Strohmaier, Lisa Allison (Jeffrey), Mark Allgeier, Lynnette Beach, Jim Alexander, Jason (Kari) Alexander; cousins Bill Deonch (Cathy), Hollie Doench, Michelle Nurre (Joseph) and 10 great-nieces and nephews.
Pre-high school, Shay attended Ursuline Academy and graduated from Deer Park High School, Class of ’66. She met and married the “love of her life” and enjoyed 55 years of marriage raising 2 daughters along with caring for her husband and granddaughter. Both Shay and her husband Steve went on to attend the University of Cincinnati in addition to Shay working at UC’s Administrative offices to help offset tuition costs. Anyone who ever met, worked with or spent time with Shay loved her positive spirit and willingness to help others. She truly was one of the sweetest people on the planet!! Shay had a flair for home decorating and was a consummate cook, but her true passion was animals of all kinds, especially Siberian Huskies. Two of her seven Siberian Huskies received special training and became certified “Pet therapy” dogs enriching the lives of special needs children and the elderly. Shay also loved horses and volunteering at a horse rescue farm as well as serving as a side walker for therapeutic riding lessons.
Although Shay’s passing leaves us with great sadness, she will live forever in our hearts.
Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Saviour Catholic Church, 4136 Myrtle Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45236 on Friday, October 18, 2024. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM with Mass following at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Restoration.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Cincinnati Chapter, 720 E. Pete Rose Way, Suite 330, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 or https://www.alz.org/cincinnati.
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
St. Saviour Catholic Church
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Saviour Catholic Church
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“Stephen, We are so sorry about your loss.. Shay always brightened our days with her warm smile and friendly presence as she walked her dogs in the neighborhood. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Oscar and Maria”
10/18/2024
“I knew Shay for over 15 years and remember her as a person who enjoyed life & people to the fullest. Always full of smiles, while being warm and engaging to all. I am certain that her memory & once bright light now dimed a little will shine in the hearts & lives of those she loved. May God welcome her with open arms and provide comfort to her family and friends. A friend, Darrell & Vivian Williams”
10/16/2024
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