Norma Jean Bartish, 85, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. A daughter of the late William Arthur and Matilda Elfreda (née Meyers) Bauer, Norma was born on October 19, 1930 in Lorain. She lived in the Amherst area until 1957, when she moved to Pittsfield. For many years, Norma worked at Farm and Home Hardware in Wellington. She also worked hard on her family farm alongside her husband, Ernest. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She he enjoyed day trips gambling with friends and rode a motorcycle until the age of 66. Norma was a devoted caregiver for her mother and aunt as they aged. Survivors include her loving children, Norma (Lawrence) Knoble, of Pittsfield, Sue (Dave) Gott, of Pittsfield, Ernest (Debbie) Bartish, of Amherst, John Bartish, of Elyria, Joe (Roxann) Bartish, of Pittsfield, Michael (Tina) Bartish, of Sullivan, James Bartish, of TX, Mary Honeycut, of NC, David (Lisa) Bartish, of NC, Charles (Dawn) Bartish, of Wellington and Tom Bartish, of Spencer; 19 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Norma is also survived by her sister, Marilyn Selman and brother, Robert Bauer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bartish; daughter, Constance; son, Geoff and brother, Bill. Visitation on will be held on Sunday, December 6 from 5-7 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 512 N. Main St., Wellington and from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday officiated by Father James Reymann. Burial will follow at Pittsfield Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Norton-Eastman Funeral Home and condolences to Norma's family maybe given at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.

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