Barbara Jean Young

Barbara Jean Young obituary, Sandusky, OH

Barbara Jean Young

Barbara Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, Sandusky Chapel on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Barbara Jean Young, 66, Sandusky, transitioned into her after life peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Barb was born on June 23, 1958 in Sandusky to Larry and Flora (Klein) Leibach, whom was there to greet her at the gates of heaven.
She is survived by her younger siblings, brother, Carl Leibach and sister, Cheri Leal; children, Shawn (Julie) Gessner, Chastity Gessner, and Sandra Layton; grandchildren, JR, Adam, Miranda (Bryan), Sierra, Kaija, Kadeem, Korde', Kaydence, Karma, Ameera, Brooke, Devareis, Cole (Summer), and Allysa (Chandler); great-grandchildren, Elijah, Hailey, Olivia, Eriel, Andrew, Ivan, Ellison, Lilah, Brooklyn, Mia, Da'Marion, Novah, and Paris; Partner, Walter Green; and best friend, Sheronda Green.
Barb lived a life full of love and kindness, she kept her faith and always had a smile that lit up a room. Spending time with her family, laughing, and always finding a way to overcome what was in front of her, that is how we will carry on her name.
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