Janice Bittner

1945 - 2022

Jan Bittner of Willington, Conn., wife of Robert Bittner for over 53 years passed away at Vernon Manor on January 21, 2022. She was born in New Britain, CT on June 22, 1945 to the late Robert and Ruth Abild. She graduated from New Britain High School and earned a B.A. at Central Connecticut State University and M.S. at UConn. She taught in East Hartland, Fort Bragg, in Vernon and at various business schools. Jan established the Fenton River Typing Service in her home and then opened an office at Phelps Crossing in Willington. She later worked at Lee, Hecht Harrison and finally worked as Administrative Assistant at the United Church of Christ Conference Center until her retirement. She was an active member of the United Congregational church of Tolland for 42 years and was an active choir member. Jan's and Bob created the Music on the Green concert series at their church, which ran for over nine years. Jan is survived by her husband Bob and son David and his wife Tai-Son and grandson Barnabas of Vernon. She leaves her son Dan and his wife Jill, and grandchildren Ella and Foster of Danvers, MA. In addition she is survived by her brother John Abild and his wife Yvette from Kentucky and many nieces and nephews. There are no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held February 26, 2022 and streamed online on the church website at www.ucctolland.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Congregational Church of Tolland, Horsman Organ Fund at 45 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084. Donations may be made by check or on the church website.