David L. Bittner

David L. Bittner, 67, of Lawrence Park Twp., died Monday, December 14, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1942 in Altoona, Pa., son of the late James and Margaret Harris Bittner. He had resided in the Erie area for over 50 years. David was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. He entered the military in 1968, having enlisted with the US Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. In 1974, he was honorably discharged from the Navy and immediately enlisted with the US Army Reserve where he spent 24 years. David had most recently been employed by Babcock Borsing Power Generation Co. (formerly Riley-Stoker) until his retirement. He had also been previously employed by the former Zurn Energy. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler's fan. Survivors include his beloved wife of 30 years, Bette L. Bittner; five children, Diana Litzel (Rusty) of Oklahoma, David L. Jr. of Erie, Jeffery Bittner (Chanda) of Erie, James Bittner (Tracey) of Erie, and Jay Bittner of Erie; two step-children, Edward Smith of Pittsburgh, and Dawn Richardson (Roger) of Florida; three brothers, James Harris of Wesleyville, his twin brother, George Harris, of Erie, and John Bittner of Harborcreek Twp.; two sisters, Elaine Dombrowski (Mark) of Ashtabula, Ohio, and Liz McFeeley of Geneva, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd. on Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are invited to attend the Funeral Service there on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery will full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family c/o the funeral home. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.