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Bertha Jeanette Bittner

July 12, 1936 — September 6, 2024

Bertha Jeanette Bittner, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 88 years of age, of Weatherly Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, as a guest of Heritage Hill Senior Community in Weatherly.

Born on Sunday, July 12, 1936 in Hazleton, Pa, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Gladys (Lester) Curtis. Bertha was predeceased by; beloved husband, John C. Bittner (1996) and sister, Gladys Curtis (2020).

Surviving are; son, Ronald Bittner of Allentown; daughter, Debra Hauze and fiance' Dave Parker of White Haven; Evan Hauze of Sandy Run; Adam Hauze V and his wife Emily, great granddaughter Penelope of New Jersey; and her loving companion of 12 years, Francis Charasara.

A Hazleton High School graduate, Bertha retired in 2001 as a custodian for the Weatherly Area School District. A lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weatherly, she was a devoted wife and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, cleaning, ironing, and decorating her home for any holiday.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

Friends may call Thursday evening September 12, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and also at 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral services on Friday September 13, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Janell Wigen of Zion will officiate the service at Philip J. Jefferies Funeral Home 211 First Street, Weatherly Pa. 18255.

Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made in memoriam to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 335 Third Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255.

Online condolences or a fond memory of Bertha may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Visitation / Calling

Thursday, September 12, 2024

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services

211 1st Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

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Funeral Service

Friday, September 13, 2024

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services

211 1st Street, Weatherly, PA 18255

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