OBIT: John BITTNER, 1932, native of Somerset County, PA

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JOHN BITTNER

  John Bittner, an old and respected citizen of Summit Township, died at the 
home of his son-in-law, John Ackerman, on Tuesday, June 21, from the infirmities 
of age.  He was born March 21, 1850, aged 82 years, 3 months.
  Mr. Bittner was a man of robust health until seven years ago, when he was 
seriously hurt in an automobile wreck, and was bedfast for four months.  From 
that time on he was crippled, but managed to get along by the use of two canes, 
till ten days previous to his death, when he had a hard fall.  From that time 
his condition grew worse until Tuesday, when death relieved his suffering.
  In 1872 Mr. Bittner was married to Caroline Yoder of Summit Township.  To this 
union were born six children.
  Left to mourn his death is one daughter, Mrs. Simon Keefer of Mance, and one 
son, Wilson J. Bittner of Meyersdale.
  After the death of his first wife, in 1889, Mr. Bittner married Caroline 
Pritts of Summit Township, who preceded him to the grave seven years ago.
  In religion, he was a Lutheran, and one of the pillars of the Fritz Lutheran 
Church.  From the time the church was dedicated, he served as sexton until seven 
years ago, when he was hurt, and unable to continue the work.
  Funeral services will be conducted at the St. Paul's (Fritz) Lutheran Church, 
at 10:30 o'clock, Friday forenoon, the 24th inst., by his pastor, Rev. Rowe, 
after which his body will be laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.  
Undertaker W. C. Price of Meyersdale, having charge of the funeral arrangements.
  Mr. Bittner was a man of sterling character, and was highly esteemed by all 
who knew him.  He was always willing to serve, and a practical christian in his 
every day life.

Meyersdale Republican, June 23, 1932