OBIT: George W. BITTNER, 1913, Boynton, Somerset County, PA

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Bittner, George W.

A SUDDEN DEATH - George W. Bittner, of Boynton, Passes Away - Death Came 
Unexpectedly. George W. Bittner, aged 56 years and 15 days, died Friday morning, 
March 28, 1913, at his home in Boynton. Death was caused by organic heart 
trouble. He had just recovered from catarrh of the hand and had intended to 
resume his occupation as a miner on the following Monday, but death intervened. 
His death was sudden and unexpected. Besides his widow and an adopted son, Harry 
Roden, aged 13 years, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: 
Cyrus, of Keystone; Henry, of Stoyestown; Joseph, of Summit Township; Charles, 
of Coal Run; Mrs. George Beal, Mrs. Daniel Bowman, Mrs. Charles Leasher and Mrs. 
George Ohler. The deceased was born at Glade City and spent practically all his 
life in Summit, Elk Lick and Larimer Townships where he was well and favorably 
known. Being of a quiet and unassuming disposition, he had host of friends and 
these friendships were lasting. He was an industrious, hard-working man and had 
to toil daily for a livelihood, yet he never overlooked an opportunity to assist 
others who were less fortunate. He was truly a friend to the helpless. His 
enforced idleness for several months prior to his death was a source of constant 
worry to him and he frequently complained of the fact. To him work was not only 
a necessity but a pleasure. When in health he did not fear adversity, and if it 
overtook him he would meet it with a smile, and no man could greet you with a 
heartier hand-clasp and warmer welcome than he. In personal character he was 
ever kind and courteous, and his domestic relations were unimpeachable, and he 
had many other traits that were admirable. The deceased was a valued member of 
Friendship Lodge, No. 76 L. O. O. M., and as evidence of his worth and the high 
esteem in which he was held by his brother members, was shown by the large 
number who attended the funeral. It has been authoritatively and impartially 
stated that no fraternal organization in the country ever turned out such a 
large body of men. It was a fitting tribute to the memory of a friend and 
beloved brother. He was honest and upright, true to himself and to his 
fellowmen, and as a loyal Moose he was faithful to the end. What more could be 
said of any man? Our duty now is to comfort and aid the widow and adopted son of 
our departed brother and to shield them from the cruel blasts of misfortune. The 
Loyal Order of Moose fulfills its every promise and never shirks its duty. It is 
not only a friend of the friendless but a friend of every one. Funeral services 
were conducted at the home of the deceased by Rev. W. W. Wagner, of Salisbury. 
During his remarks he paid a high tribute to the personal character of the dead 
man and also reminded his hearers that life is uncertain. Death is a stepping 
stone to a life more fair and rich, and that the living of today may be the dead 
of tomorrow. To comfort the bereaved he spoke if a brighter and better home 
beyond the grave. At the conclusion of Rev. Wagner's service the members of the 
Moose were conveyed to Salisbury by trolley to the north end of town where they 
awaited the arrival of the funeral cortege. Upon its arrival the Moose formed a 
line ahead of the hearse and proceeded to the Odd Fellows' Cemetery. After a 
brief burial service by Rev. Wagner the Moose circled around the grave and 
conducted their beautiful and impressive burial service. It was the last and 
saddest duty the living brothers of the deceased could perform. Peace to his 
ashes.

Meyersdale Commercial, Apr. 3, 1913