John R. Bitting

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John R. Bitting, 91, of Breinigsville, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Carolyn E. (Bogert) Bitting and the late Naomi M. (Moll) Bitting who died in 1978. John was a salesman for Emmaus Ford for over 10 years before retiring. Previously he was a realtor for Pillsbury & Roth in Allentown. Prior to that he owned and operated a bottling company in Emmaus. Born in District Township, Berks County, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Susanna M. (Kale) Bitting. He was a member of the United Church of Christ congregation at Huffs Union Church, Alburtis where he was a former council member and active in Sunday School for many years. John was an Army veteran of World War II. He also was a member of Pikeville Sportsman Association. Survivors: wife, Carolyn of 17 years; step-sons, Tracy Dietrich and his wife Tracy of Covington, Georgia, Kyle Dietrich and his wife Amy of Trexlertown; brother Roy F. of Easton; step grandchildren, Elias, Sarah and twins Keeley and Addison. John was predeceased by daughters, Karen and Joan; brother, Phillip; and sisters, Bernice and Arlene. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2010 in the church at 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis with Pastor Jane M. Kropa presiding. Call 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday in the church. Continuing interment services immediately following in the adjoining church cemetery. Arrangements by Schmoyer Funeral Home, Breinigsville. www.schmoyerfuneralhome.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Huffs Church Capital Improvement Fund, 540 Conrad Road, Alburtis, 18011.