Lerenda M. Thomas, age 67, of Castalia, passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2024, in her residence.

She was born September 16, 1957, in Norwalk, and attended Monroeville High School.  She worked for Berry Plastics, Monroeville, and she loved to cook and bake.

She is survived by her husband Rick Thomas; daughter Marlo Kluding; son Richard Thomas; six grandchildren Tammy Kluding, Matt Kluding, Ryan Thomas, Tyler Thomas, E.J. Thomas, and Timmy Thomas; sisters Traci Baulduff and Melissa (Tom) Grayhouse; and many nieces and nephews.

Lerenda was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Bonnie (Querin) Baulduff; and two brothers Carl Baulduff and Lloyd Baulduff Jr.

There will be no services and cremation will take place.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.

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