September 29, 2002. Daughter of Edward E. and Catherine McLean Coatsworth, Alison was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Walter H., mother of Jean M., David C. and the late John E. Johansson; sister of the late Jean C. Fox and the late Carol C. Faust. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great-nephews and a great- great niece. Alison was an alumnae of the Buffalo Seminary, held a Bachelors degree from Douglass College and a Masters in Education from Indiana University. She served in various volunteer roles for numerous organizations including the Buffalo Seminary, Albright-Knox Art Gallery and Buffalo Museum of Science. She was an avid tennis player into her eighties and a lover of gardening, nature and animals, especially her dogs. A Memorial Service will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 724 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, New York, on Friday, October 21, at 11 AM. Memorials may be made to the Buffalo Seminary or the SPCA serving Erie County. Fond memories and online condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com.
