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Waldean Koran Thorndell 1924-2013 b. Youngstown, Ohio

Waldean Koran Thorndell 1924-2013 b. Youngstown, Ohio

Posted: 10 Sep 2013 11:05PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Kayati
YOUNGSTOWN – There will be graveside services on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 5400 Market St., Boardman, Ohio for Waldean K. Thorndell, 88, formerly of Adeer Drive, Canfield, who died Saturday morning, Sept. 7, 2013, at her residence at Park Vista Retirement Community.

Waldean was born Nov. 18, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio, (Mahoning County) the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Kayati) Koran.

She graduated from South High School and lived in the Youngstown area her entire life.

She was a homemaker and previously worked in the Accounting Department at Aetna Standard Engineering.

Waldean was a member of the Christ Church Presbyterian, where she was a charter member of the Women’s Organization, a member of the Red Hatters, a former board member of the Monday Musical Club, Youngstown and a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

Her husband of 62 years, Frank E. Thorndell, whom she married on Feb. 22, 1946, died July 6, 2008.

Waldean is survived by a daughter, Barbara A. Thorndell of Harrison, Maine; a brother, Frank D. Koran of Saint Simons Island, Ga.; two grandchildren, Davin Thorndell and Raiden Thorndell; a niece, JoLynn Kelty of Akron; and five nephews, Douglas Pezzuto, Jon Koran, David Koran, William Koran and Walter Koran, all of Georgia.

Besides her parents and husband, Waldean was preceded in death by a son, Reverend Richard A. Thorndell; and a sister, Dorothy K. Pezzuto.

There are no calling hours.

Please visit www.thompsonfh1932.com to view this notice and send condolences to the Thorndell family.

Arrangements are being handled by the Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman, Ohio.
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