OBIT: Robert D. BITTNER, 2004, native of Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA
  
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  ROBERT D. BITTNER 
  June 20, 1917-April 30, 2004
  
    Robert D. Bittner, age 86, of North Huntingdon, died Friday, April 30,
  2004, at his home.
    He was born June 20, 1917, in Meyersdale, a son of the late Simon M. and
  Nora Engle Bittner.
    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lloyd
  Bittner and a sister, Margaret Braun.
    He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Paula Hinebaugh Bittner; a son,
  Greg R. and his wife Cathy of N. Huntingdon; three daughters: Pamela Donnelly
  and her husband Ray of Glen Burnie, Md., Jacque Ramsey and her husband Bill of
  Placerville, Calif., Kim Deri and her husband Stephen of N. Huntingdon; 14
  grandchildren: Michael, Brian, Raymond, Steve, Sharlene, Tim, Robin, Jeff,
  Travis, Hunter, Trae, Connor, Logan and Peyton; and several great-grandchildren.
    Prior to his retirement, Mr. Bittner was employed by Gulf Oil Inc. as a
  Sales Rep with 35 years of service.  In 1959 he went into business for himself
  as the owner/operator of Bittner Tire and Supply Inc.  He was also the former
  owner of Posey Corner Campground in Somerset County.  Bob was a member of the
  Norwin Alliance Church, a 32nd degree Mason, Bluefield Virginia Blue Lodge,
  Tall Cedars of Lebanon, American Legion of White Oak, Rilton VFW, Latrobe
  Elks and a 1935 graduate of Meyersdale High School, and a veteran of the US
  Army Air Corp having served during WWII.  
    Friends were received  Saturday and Sunday at the James W. Shirley Funeral
  Home Inc., Clay Pike, Circleville, N. Huntingdon.  A funeral service was held
  at 11 a.m. Monday at Norwin Alliance Church.  Interment was at 2:30 p.m.
  Monday at Salisbury Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Norwin Alliance Church.
  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.
  
  New Republic, May 6, 2004