Dolores Allwine
Dolores L. Allwine, age 87, longtime Shelby resident, died Tuesday morning, September 2, 2025 at The Wellington at North Bend Crossing in Cincinnati. Dolores moved to Cincinnati three years ago to be near family.
Dolores was born September 19, 1937 in Galion to birthparents, Alberta James and Gene Lyons. She was later adopted by her loving parents, Grant and Pearl (Cole) Gifford, and raised in Galion graduating from Galion High School in 1955. On July 30 of that same year, Dolores married Richard James Allwine. Together they raised their three children in Shelby where Dolores was an active homemaker and mother. She was always willing to help with anything the kids participated in, including being a room mother at school, a Girl Scout leader, and assisting with the Shelby Whippet Band Boosters, to name a few. She was a longtime member of Young Timers Mother’s Club.
As her children grew, Dolores began working at The Style Shop in downtown Shelby for a couple of years before becoming a teller at National City Bank. She served 17 years in the location across from the Shelby Post Office before retiring. Throughout her life she always remained active, having enjoyed being in several golf and bowling leagues, bike riding, camping, and spending time on their pontoon boat. She also was a talented ceramicist. Caregiving was natural for Dolores, as she spent many years caring for numerous relatives.
Dolores is survived by her 3 children: Marcia (Mark) Kluesener of Cincinnati, Brenda (Mike) Moyer of Cincinnati, and Terence “Terry” (Steve Durasin) Allwine of Columbus; 6 grandchildren: Elizabeth (Andy Brown) Kluesener, Katherine (Alex) Vera, Haley Kluesener, Andrew (Brian) Altmoyer, Kyle Moyer, and Lucas (Savannah) Morris; 3 great grandchildren: Samuel and Daniel Vera, and Illyanna Altmoyer; in-laws: Lawrence (Joan) Allwine and Janice Davis; and nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her birth parents and adoptive parents, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, on October 16, 2022 and half-brother, Paul James.
Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 12-1 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Mass of Christian Burial will be held after calling hours, beginning at 1:30 pm, at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby, with Fr. Chris Mileski celebrating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions made to Grace Hospice, 4435 Aicholtz Road, Cincinnati, OH 45245.
Condolences may be made on Dolores’ obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
I am so sorry to see about your Mom’s passing. I worked with her for several years at the bank. I will be out of town and won’t be able to attend calling hours.
Dear Marcia and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother.
So sorry Marcia and family for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hold onto all those wonderful memories
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. I worked with Dolores for many years at the bank. I have many memories of her and I and many stories I could tell!! I wish I could attend her calling hours but I will be leaving on vacation tomorrow and will not be back in time to attend. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Marcia and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. It is so tough to lose your mom. Many hugs to all of you. I have wonderful memories of her when we were younger. Much love to you!
So sorry to hear of Delores passing. I enjoyed many fun times with Delores over the years. Delores was a good friend and will be missed by all that knew her. I will not be able to attend the service but will keep the family in my prayers.
Sincere condolences.
Dear Family,
Your mother was such a sweet, kind person! I enjoyed working with her at the bank. She will be missed by all who knew her…
I’m so sorry to hear about Aunt Dolores’ passing. I remember her as just a beam of sunshine and I can still hear her beautiful, contagious laugh in my head. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you… May the choirs of angels come to greet her and lead her into paradise. Jake & Betsy Tijerina
Marcia and family,
So sorry for your loss. Please let the many memories help ease your pain!!
Amy and Al
So sad to hear about your mom. Our family loved to stop and visit her when we would visit the neighborhood. She was a sweetheart. Wish you all comfort during this hard time.