Barbara E. Price

Barbara E. Price, age 87, of Madison Township, passed away January 12, 2018. She was born May 23, 1930 in Youngstown, OH to Maurice V. and Margaret E. Kemp. She married Joseph H. Price on September 10, 1949 in Austintown, OH. Barb worked as a secretary for most of her working years. Barbara was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She served as Worthy Matron of Urania Chapter #284 in Painesville in 1978 and also served the Grand Chapter of Ohio as Chaplain in 1983. She was the Worthy Grand Matron in 1989 and was Grand Secretary for the state of Ohio for ten years and was awarded Secretary Emeritus of the Grand Chapter of Ohio. She was a member of Painesville United Methodist Church. She enjoyed exploring covered bridges in Vermont and reading. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph H. Price of Madison Township; son Rev. Dr. Cliff (Amie) Price of Massillon; daughter Karen E. Ziegler of Unionville; grandchildren, Hannah, Andrew (Christina) and Jeb Ziegler and Dr. Mark (Jessica) Price, M.D. and Matthew (Whitney) Price; great grandchildren Layla, Avery and Lincoln Price; sister, Doris Large of Dewittville, NY; two nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6345 Chapel Rd., Madison, OH. The Behm Family Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolence Fund of the Grand Chapter of Ohio, c/o Roberta David, Grand Secretary, 2163 Crab Tree Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45431, or to Rabbit Run Community Arts Association, P. O. Box 235, Madison, OH 44057. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com