Betty J. McNish (nee: Kenny), of Hambden Twp., OH, age 87, passed away April 6, 2022.  Born January 1, 1935, to Thomas and Muriel (nee: Harvey) Kenny in Cleveland, Ohio.  

Betty married her husband Robert “Bobbie” McNish in October of 1953, married for 68 years.  Bob passed away last October.  They are now reunited.

 Betty made her home and raised her children in Hambden. She was a homemaker, volunteering at the school, was a scout leader, swimming instructor and loved bowling. She worked at several retail stores and was a member of the Chardon Garden Club and her gardens were beautiful.  Her painting was so intricate. Flower arranging and decorating was a self-learned skill. Betty was an original member of St. Luke Episcopal Church and helped with many functions, including being a Sunday School Teacher. Her greatest love of all was her family.

She is survived by her children, Diana (Joseph) Klima of Thompson, OH, Peggy (Stephen) Stokes of Madison, OH and Robert “Ted” (Cathy) McNish of Rome, OH; Grandchildren, Kimberly (Robert) Levar, Kathleen (Tim) Klima, Kelly (Robert) Nyzen, Joseph “Mike” (Carly) Klima, Barry (Robyn) McNish and Bryan McNish; Great Grandchildren, Madeline, Ethan and Ian Christman, Faye, Zak, Jane, Pat and Hayley Levar, Henry, Emily, Everette and Milly Klima and John Nyzen, Dillon, Alana and Christine McNish.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert McNish, and brother Robert Kenny.

The family extends its gratitude to UH Geauga Medical Center, The Hospice of the Western Reserve and her caretakers for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to your favorite charity in her memory.

A private Graveside Service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio.

Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.