Marilyn Allin passed from this life into God’s presence on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in East Hartford, CT in 1945 and moved to Cleveland in 1956 with her foster parents. She graduated from West Geauga High School where she was a National Honor Society member and resided in Chesterland until her death. She demonstrated a great work ethic as a secretary at BLI and then PDI until her retirement. She was a long-time active member of Chesterland Baptist church, where she was a dedicated deaconess and financial secretary for many years. In her free time, she loved gardening, especially violets, pansies, and tomatoes for BLTs. She also loved going out to eat (especially breakfast “the most important meal”), hitting a bucket of balls at the driving range, and participating in bowling league. On the 4th of July, she could be found decked out in patriotic gear and saving an early spot for the Chesterland 4th of July parade. She was an animal lover and always had a companion by her side, most recently her best buddy, Jack the Bernadoodle.
Marilyn was a loving mother and Oma to her children and grandchildren and created a welcoming household to friends and family alike. She became known as Oma to all. She recently celebrated her 80th birthday with a lively party at her home filled with her family and friends.
She is survived by her sister Kathy (Bucky) Waters, brother Harry (Carmelanne) Doebler, children Pamala Allin, Ryan (Alison) Allin, and Jodie (Chris Koshar) Modliszewski, and grandchildren Emily, Benjamin, Nicholas, Michael, Sophia Modliszewski, Aidyn Koshar, and Charlie, Henry, and Lucy Allin.
The family grieves her loss but celebrates her homecoming. Calling hours will be held on Monday May 12 from 4-8 pm at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday May 13th at 11am with a luncheon to follow, also at Chesterland Baptist Church. She will be Interred at a private burial at Fowlers Mill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in her memory to Chesterland Baptist Church, online at chesterlandbaptist.org/give
