Our Family

Charlene A. Johnson-Allen L.F.D.

Charlene AllenCharlene is the owner and manager of the Allen-Denesha Funeral Home since 1987.

She is a SUNY Canton graduate of the mortuary science program with an A.A.S.

Charlene has always been actively involved in her community. She was the President and a founding member of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb Historical Association, a 28 year volunteer for Area 27 Special Olympics, a Thousand Island Girl Scout Leader for 6 years, Nikensiaki Neighborhood Cookie Chair, past board member of the DeKalb Housing Authority, a parishioner at the former St. Henry’s Church.

Charlene has a daughter Aletheia, who is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam with a B.S. in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Clinical Pyschology from the Hawaii Professional School of Psychology. Growing up in the funeral home gave Aletheia her sense of community and compassion.

Charlene has a sincere commitment and dedication to her family, community and profession.