Carole A. (Shone) Stein-Allison

A 1957 graduate from Salem High School, she went to work as a long distance telephone operator for Ohio Bell Telephone Company. She also worked at Superior Wall Paper and Paint for 15 years. From 1962 until her retirement in 2003 she actively served in numerous capacities with the American Red Cross in Salem and Columbus.

She is survived by her children Caron (Robert) Ridzon of New Waterford, John (Kim) Stein III of Frankfort, Ky., Tara Stein of Lisbon, stepdaughter Jennifer (Dan) Peterson of Seville, her sister-in-law Carole Shone of Dallas, Texas, her beloved cat Smokey, four grandchildren, one grandson-in-law, and eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents Paul and Bertha (Mullen) Shone, an infant daughter Kendra Lee Stein, her first husband John Stein JR, her second husband Jerry Allison, and her brother Robert Paul Shone.

Services will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, 1 p.m. at the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, with Pastor Aimee Raymond officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Carole’s parting message: I always felt blessed and thanked God daily for my wonderful life. My job with the American Red Cross took me many different places, where I made friends with hundreds of caring people from all walks of life. Other friends in my life, some of whom I have known since first grade, were true loving friends and we were always there for each other. I felt especially blessed to be the mother of the greatest children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren ever. You know how much you were loved and you know that “I love you best.”

Memorial donations can be made to the American Red Cross or the Salem Alumni Association.

Please go to www.apgreenisenfh.com to read her complete life story and to leave condolences.

9/13/23