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Obituary of James Bittner, 76

Name of Deceased James Bittner
Age 76
Date of Death 08/26/2012
Date of Birth 04/10/1936
Funeral Home Kader-Neff Funeral Home & Cremation Services

James I. Bittner,76, of Beech Creek, passed away on August 26, 2012 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. Born on April 10, 1936, in Howard Township, he was the son of the late George L. & Genevieve D. Lytle Bittner. On May 6, 1960 in Beech Creek he married Mary Ruth Brown Potts who survives at home.
Jim graduated from Lock Haven High School. He served eight years in the United States Army National Guard, 728th Maintenance Battalion from Lock Haven, where he earned the rank of Specialist E5.
Jim retired from Cerro Metal in Bellefonte after 30+ years of service. He had been employed at Piper Aircraft, Hammermill Paper, Weis Markets, Spotts’ Store and Scantlins Service Station.
Jim was a lifetime member of the Beech Creek-Blanchard Volunteer Fire Co., and a charter member of the Furnace Run Hunting Club. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, his son, Keith L. Bittner and his wife, Denise, two grandchildren; Morgan and Makenna; and a brother, Charles “Chink” Bittner, all of Beech Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Lloyd, Donald, Kenneth, Gerald, and George.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 from 6-8pm at the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St. Beech Creek. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 29,2012 at 10am, at the church with Rev. Alan S. Eckenroad officiating. Burial will follow in Hays-Fearon Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Beech Creek-Blanchard Volunteer Fire Co, PO Box 225, Beech Creek, PA 16822 or to the Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, PO Box 39, Beech Creek, PA 16822.
An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.kader-neff.com.