Obituaries 2 August 2024

Sondra Jane Leibreich and Norman Leibreich Jr.

Sondra Jane Leibreich passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024 and was reunited with the love of her life, Norman Leibreich Jr., who passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Sondra was born June 14, 1941 in Meigs Township, the daughter of the late Edward and Audrey (McFarland) Lykins Sr.

Sondra was a woman of grace and elegance, a beacon of knowledge fueled by a great love of the Victorian era.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Connie Lykins of Peebles; nieces, Elizabeth (Ummad Aslam) Lykins of Columbus, Rebecca (Garth) Gould of Canberra, Australia and Tricia Copas of Canberra, Australia; and nephews, Jonathan and Matthew Copas, both of West Union.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Copas; and her brother, Edward Lykins.

Norman was born May 16, 1941 in Cincinnati, the son of the late Norman and Dorotha (Jay) Leibreich Sr.

A man of selflessness and gratitude, Norman served in the Air National Guard for his country and was an avid sailor at Cowan Lake for many years.

Through their involvement with the Highland County Historical Society, Norman and Sondra brought to life the essence of a bygone era, captivating audiences with their presentations that reflected the grandeur of the past.

Norman is survived by four brothers and four sisters, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister.

The family will honor their lives at a graveside service that has been scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8 at noon at the Evergreen Cemetery in Peebles. Father Mike Paraniuk will officiate.

Please join in remembering this remarkable couple who enriched their loved ones’ lives with their passion for history and unwavering dedication to preserving the stories of the past.

To sign Sondra and Norman's online guest book, please visit www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com. Thompson Funeral Home has the honor of serving the family. You may also like, share or comment through the Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Care Facebook page.

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