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Elmer J. Koran - b. Youngstown, Ohio 1918-2014

Elmer J. Koran - b. Youngstown, Ohio 1918-2014

Posted: 2 Mar 2014 7:50PM GMT
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Sano, Koran
YOUNGSTOWN – Elmer J. Koran, 95, died Feb. 27, 2014, at Hospice House, Poland, OH.

Elmer was born Nov. 25, 1918, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) a son of John and Elizabeth Sano Koran.

He was a graduate of Chaney High School, worked at Fort Hayes in Columbus, Ohio and was a mailman before entering the U.S. Army.
He served three years in Europe as a cryptographer during World War II.


After the war he worked at US Steel and later retired from Republic Steel.

He was a member of the Faith Community Covenant Church and the Chatterbox Club.

He loved dogs, feeding birds, swimming, beautiful music, traveling, gardening, and was an avid Cleveland Browns and Ohio State fan.

He leaves behind his wife, the former Dorothy Lundy, whom he married Feb. 28, 1947, and would have celebrated 67 years of marriage; two sons, Dale (Martha) Koran of Houston and John Koran of Landover, Md.; one daughter, Charlotte (Ron) Abblett of Canfield; three grandsons, Jaime Koran, Ian and McKenzie (Becki) Abblett; one granddaughter, Michelle (Phil) Rush; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Louise Kinn.

Besides his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by one sister, Ethel; and a brother, Bill.

A memorial service will be held at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home on Tuesday at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Michael Zabel officiating.

Friends and family will be received from 3 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to the Faith Community Covenant Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44502 or Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.
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