BURTON TWP. – Barbara “Barb” B. (nee Hern) Cohn, of Burton Township, died Nov. 24, 2015, peacefully at her home. She was 85.
Born Feb. 3, 1930, to Kenneth and Helen (nee Price) Hern, Barb had been a lifelong area resident.
She retired from the U.S. Post Office in Chagrin Falls after 20 years of service.
Barb was an active member of Eastern Star, Chapter #442, Chagrin Falls. She enjoyed being outdoors, working in the garden and enjoying nature.
Barb is survived by her husband, Robert A., whom she married on Aug. 5, 1950; children, Douglas (Sandra) Cohn, of Middlefield, Robin (Mark) Johanson, of Huntsburg Township, and Pamela (Joe) Calori, of Mentor; grandchildren, Mitchell and Lindsey Werner, and Christina (Donald) LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Robert and Mitchell A. Werner, and Brent, Madeline and Nicholas LeBlanc; brothers George (Doris Smith) Dunlap and Jay Hern; and sister in law, Beverly Dunlap.
She was predeceased by her parents; and brothers James Hern and William Dunlap.
The family requests donations to Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072.
Private family services were held and private burial took place in Riverview Memorial Park, Russell Township.
Burr Funeral Home, Chardon, is handling arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.