Romona "Mona" Copp

Romona Nadine Copp, “Mona”, 91, died on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the home of her daughter. She was born February 1, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Myrtle Orndoff. Mona married Charles “Pete” Copp, on January 24, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas. They were married for 70 years. Mona and Pete moved from Topeka to Auburn, Kansas, in 1957, where they purchased an abandoned home built in 1860. They spent years fixing up the house and property. They soon became involved in the community. Romona worked with both the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was active in the Auburn Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School, directing Bible School for many years, singing in the choir, and serving as Treasurer. She was a visitor with several women over the years through Catholic Charities. She worked on the board of the Topeka Tinman Triathlon for many years and participated in races from time to time. Mona and Pete worked with a group of volunteers to transform the former Auburn High School into the Auburn Community Center. The volunteers worked tirelessly for years to improve the building and put it to use in the town. She served as treasurer on the ACC board. Mona had a vision for Auburn to have a library, and worked to open one in the Community Center, which is still serving the community. In September of this year, Mona was honored for her many decades of service to the community by being named the Grand Marshal of the Auburn Fair Parade. It was a day she treasured. Mona is survived by her children, Chuck and Paula Copp of Topeka, Laura and Mark Ludwick of Auburn, Dale and Sandy Copp of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Wayne and Julie Copp of Auburn, and daughter-in-law Loa and Paul Gordon. She has 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Warren Orndoff, of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pete Copp, her son, David Copp, her great grandson, Micah Copp, and her siblings, Murle Cibulski, Marvin Orndoff, Chet Orndoff, and Anita Gaede. Mona will have a visitation on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, at the Auburn Community Center. A funeral will be held on Friday, December 6, at 11:00 at the Auburn Community Center, 121 W 11th St., Auburn, KS 66402. Burial will follow at Auburn Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to The Auburn Presbyterian Church or The Auburn Community Center, in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

Romona "Mona" Copp

February 1, 1933 - December 1, 2024