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Eileen Bitting Obituary
Eileen S. Bitting, 77, of Allentown, died December 18, 2013 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the wife of Donald R. Bitting, with whom she celebrated 57 1/2 years of marriage. Born in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Mahlon P. and Cecilia A. (Deysher) Schuler. She was a 1954 graduate of Emmaus High School and served on the reunion committee. She was employed by Day Timers for 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was a member of Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church and was a member of the Sears Retiree Organization. Survivors: Husband, Donald Bitting; son, Dwight D. Bitting and wife Cheryl of Coplay; grandchildren, Blake, Justin, and Kaela; and great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Gehris. She was predeceased by a daughter, Carol L. Bitting; and sisters, Eleanor Bortz, Mabel Krause, Margaret Stimmel, Florence Kiess, and Lorraine Fegely. Services: Funeral Service Monday, December 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church, 3441 Devonshire Road, Allentown, PA 18103. Viewing 1 to 2 p.m. in the church. Interment will follow in Western Salisbury Cemetery. Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Jerusalem Western Salisbury Church Memorial Fund.
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Richard and Sara Jensen
December 26, 2013
Don and family,
Our sincere deepest sympathy in the passing of Eileen. She was a dear sweet person who will be missed by the many people who loved her. The many happy memories of her will help carry you through this time of sadness.
Dick and Sara Jensen
December 26, 2013
Don and family,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss. We have only good memories of your dear wife, mother. Her warm pleasant and sincere ways were an inspiration to us. Prayers are with you at this time, your wonderful memories of her will help carry you through.
Sara and Dick Jensen
Joce Gehris
December 23, 2013
Dear Grammy Eileen,
You'll forever be in our hearts. I love you lots. May you forever rest in peace.
December 22, 2013
Our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time of your life. Eileen will always be in our hearts forever. We will always cherish our visits together, and how she always had such a warm heart, and nice smile. May God give you strength at this time. Always keep close to your heart the wonderful memories you and her made together. Love and Sympathy, Lee and Georgene
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December 20, 2013
Don, I am so sorry for your lost. Eileen was truly very dear friend of both Gail and I. Our prayers are for you and your family.
Ken&Gail
Jacqueline Scharnitz
December 20, 2013
Dear Donald and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. may. God comfort you. Your friend from JWS church.
Bertha Newcomer
December 20, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of this sudden and tragic passing of Dear Eileen. May God Bless you all and keep you in your time of sorrow.
Sincerely, Bertha Newcomer.
Debbie Fink
December 20, 2013
Dearest Don, Dwight and family,
I'm so sorry to hear off the passing of Eileen. May God give you strength and comfort during this very difficult time in your lives. We will be at the services Monday to embrace you and celebrate the life of Eileen. This also includes Richard and Gloria Haggerty, Joshua and Jennifer Fink and myself. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you these last few years, and will continue. May your memories hold a place in your heart.
Sincerely, Debbie J. (Reichard) Fink and family.
Pastor Samantha
December 20, 2013
Dearest Don and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Jesus embrace you in his loving arms now and always.
Kate
December 20, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the family. From a childhood friend of Carol.
john deprill
December 20, 2013
to dwight and family my deepest sympathy at your loss may god guide you and help you along as well to let you know she is at rest in heaven and will be watching over all of you till you meet again
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