Catherine “Jean” McNish (nee Bartholomew), 92, of Middlefield, OH, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, December 30th, 2022 at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born in Troy Twp, OH on May 23rd, 1930 to the late William H. and Leah (Eggleston) Bartholomew.
She grew up in Troy Twp and attended Troy School until the 9th grade before graduating from Newbury High School in 1948.
Jean was employed at Briar Hill Healthcare for 23 years before retiring in 2005. She enjoyed working with the elderly, traveling, crafts, and music. Jean also was a member of the Middlefield Historical Society and worked at the Geauga County Election Board for many years. In her later years, Jean enjoyed spending time down in Florida.
Her children: Dennis (Lisa) McNish, Richard McNish, Jeffrey (Rebecca) McNish, Patricia (Mark) Dolezal, Robin (Bob) Fisher.
Her sister: Shirley Yoder.
Her grandchildren: Lanese (Jason) Nobbe, Michaela (Marcus DeSantis) McNish, Michael (Emily Soltis) McNish, Bailey (Jordan) Wilkinson, Leah (Connor Quinn) Simkoff, Jessica (Brett) Cauble, Scott McNish, Brayton (Taylor Repchick) Bendlak, Pierce Bendlak, Michael Dolezal, Megan (Ryan) Lencoski, Paige (Kyle Carpenter) Fisher;
Her great-grandchildren: Joshua Nobbe, Allie Nobbe, Flora Dolezal, Andrew Dolezal, Brendan Dolezal, Jace Cauble.
Her many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Jean is preceded in death by: her parents, 7 Siblings, and grandson, Mathew Dolezal.