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Barry Conrad Obituary
1942 - 2020
Barry Edwin Conrad of Canal Winchester, Ohio passed away in his home on September 30, 2020. He was born February 11, 1942 in Circleville, Ohio. He founded Conrad Photographs and Darkroom Artists photo lab in the basement of his home in 1968 and later moved it to Clintonville. The photography business encompassed every aspect of portrait, wedding and professional lab work. He became well known throughout the harness racing community as the track photographer at Scioto Downs and The Little Brown Jug. He later founded Conrad Hive and Honey in 2000. He became one of the leading beekeeping experts in Ohio. He was active in the Clintonville Farmer's Market and the Lithopolis Honeyfest, where he served as President. His work in both businesses was his passion and he is proud that both continue successfully in the family. Barry is a Past-President of the Professional Photographers of Ohio. He was an officer in The Central Ohio Beekeepers Association. He was the Past Master of Neoacacia Lodge #595 F&AM in 1970 and 1971 and was a 50+ year member. Barry was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame in 1993 for his many years of photography work for the fair. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis J. Raub, and his brothers, Richard and Donald Conrad. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carmen, his children, Bradley (Colleen) Conrad, Jeffrey (Mindy) Conrad, Cathy (David) Ferguson, Andi Engle (Mike Colon), Grandchildren, Kelsey, Karissa, Tess, Henry, Joey, Emily (Sam), Sara (Daniel), Hannah, Great-grandchildren, Piper, Hollis, Willow, his sister Robin (Jim) Zahumensky, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Masonic Service on Tuesday evening at 6:30. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 11:00 am, Newcomer-Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123. Burial to follow at Paint Township Cemetery, London, Ohio.
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John Brewer
September 27, 2022
I think of Barry every morning when I put honey on my bagel. He was a great friend. He would do anything possible to help you with a problem. I looked forward to going to Scioto Downs because Barry was there to talk to between races. I have many of his racing pictures on the wall in my home. Brad has continued his legacy in the photograph business. Barry was a "Classic". One of those people you remember forever!
Eddie mcfarland
October 10, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Barry always took time to help me with knowledge about my bees as a beginner bee-keeper. God love you.
Barbara Bloetscher
October 5, 2020
Dear Barry was such an enthusiastic, energetic man and passionate in all he did. He was a strong leader in COBA, not only as newsletter editor and Membership chairman, hosted COBA's annual picnic and for years let us use his Lodge for our annual Breakfast. He was active with OSBA for years and helped run the Lithopolis Honeyfest. He supported the ABF for years.
He told me that his photography business was the first to offer 24 hour service and could print any size photo. The people at the Scioto Race track and Ohio State Fair knew and respected him for his excellent photographs as well as The Little Brown Jug.
More personally, he was a great help to me not only with bees but advice with beekeepers and other issues.
I will always remember the trip we took to Georgia to get packages. He had told the owner about my interest and let me tour the business.
We had a wonderful time and he was so generous and considerate of me and my time with him.
A consistent and supportive friend of over 35 years, I will remember him always. Cheers to YOU Barry!
Mary Beth Morrison
October 4, 2020
I worked next to Barry and Carmen for 12 years at the clintonville Farmers market. He was such a nice man and a wonderful couple he will be missed. Sincerely Mary Beth Morrison
Kathy & John DeRing
October 3, 2020
Barry did our wedding photography 44 years ago and our firstborn in 1978. He was a kind and talented man. Our sympathy to his family.
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