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2001
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2022
Allyson Souder Obituary
Allyson Joy Souder, 21, died by suicide Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, in Oberlin, Ohio.
She is survived by her mother, Kendra Duran; father, Jerry Souder; sisters, Brooke Carrick and Cassidy Souder; brother, Lucas Souder; stepfather, Joey Rizzolo; stepbrother, Avery Rizzolo; grandfathers, Ken Duran and Ed Souder; and many other family members and friends.
Allyson was born March 23, 2001, in Fostoria, and attended St. Wendelin Elementary School, Hopewell-Louden School, and graduated high school in 2019 while living in New Jersey after attending Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. In her early school days, Allyson won many awards and accolades for her writing and penmanship. She loved to read, listen to music, collect animal figurines, collect stuffed animals, and visit animal shelters. Allyson was a lover of animals. She was fond of horses and dogs, but had a special love for cats. She had many animals in her lifetime, but had deepest love for her pets, Sidney, Abby, Stella, Marty, Dolly, Kali, Kovu, Kira (Boober), and Nemo (Kitter).
There are no other words that can adequately express the profound grief her family is feeling at this time. Allyson's spirit was a beacon of light. While her spiritual light illuminated a safe path for others, she herself could not see through the fog. The pain of her loss is monumental and is rippling across the continents.
There will be no funeral or visitation. A celebration of her life will occur at a later date. To remember Allyson, please consider making a donation to a local animal shelter or to Friends of Felines Rescue Center at https://www.fofrescue.org/.
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Springer
December 20, 2022
We do not know each other. I lived in Findlay for 28 years so I check the obituaries. I am beyond sad for the loss of this beautiful person. I have children with mental health issues, and it is with a little bit of recognition of the pain your are experiencing, having had suicidal children, that I read this. Thank you for being open about her cause of death. Perhaps others will be saved by our collective recognition of this issue in our society.
I pray your God will comfort your hearts at this time. Sending love and prayers, a friend.
Karen Plott
December 15, 2022
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Marianne
December 15, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jennifer Lynn Gregg
December 13, 2022
Allyson pocessed so many wonderful qualities; creative, free spirited, loving and kind. Her beauty was from the inside out. She will be forever missed!
Diana Pedersen
December 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. My condolences to you n your family
Samantha Nelson
December 13, 2022
Ms. Duran I am so terribly sorry for your loss... I can´t even imagine... My heart and prayers are with you and your family. I wish you to find peace wherever you can
I am Chloe`s mom You taught at vo tech .. we are both so very sorry.
Judy Mihelcic
December 13, 2022
Ms. Duran and Family:
My deepest sympathies on your great loss.
Judy Mihelcic
Shermane Gates
December 13, 2022
My Condolences to the family
Miah
December 13, 2022
Ms. Duran, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you love and light during this time. Thinking of you and your family. Miss you. Xoxo
Londa Vautaw- Great Aunt
December 13, 2022
I am profoundly sorry to hear Allyson has left us. She was my sister´s Heather´s granddaughter. I spoke with Allyson a couple years ago at my daughter´s house. She seemed interested in learning about her grandmother and great grandparents. I enjoyed that day. I wish there could have been more days.
Nina Trice
December 13, 2022
So sorry for your loss.. I will be praying for God's peace and strength at this time.
Erica Whitten
December 13, 2022
Sending my condolences to you and your family <3
Tre
December 13, 2022
Beacon of light is the perfect way to describe her. We´ll meet her again one day and she will welcome us with that beautiful smile.
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