Alfred "Al" John Kordell

Alfred "Al" J. Kordell, age 93 of Ijamsville, Maryland, passed away in Mt. Airy, MD on November 19, 2020.

He was born in Johnstown, PA on March 7, 1927, and was the son of Helen Gursky Kordell and John Kordell.

Al served in the US Army during WWII. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking, entertaining friends and family, art and animals.

Al was predeceased by his wife Alberta "Rae" Kordell (Houch). He is survived by his daughter Helena Jacobs, sons Steven Kordell (wife Michelle), Daniel Kordell (wife Susan) and Geoffrey Kordell (wife Karen). Al is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Family and friends may gather at Keeney & Basford Funeral Home, PA, 106 E. Church Street on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 from 4 PM to 6 PM. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Church, Ijamsville, on Wednesday November 25 at 9:45 AM. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Frederick County Humane Society, 550 Highland Street, Ste 200, Frederick, MD 21701. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, face coverings and social distancing will be required. www.keeneybasford.com