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Marianne T. Bitler, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Lukes Hospice House on January 25. Marianne was born February 8, 1943 to the late Kenneth D. and Catherine (Boyle) Bitler. She was a graduate of Liberty High School, class of 1961. She retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 34 years of service. In her spare time, Marianne enjoyed reading, shopping with her nieces: Amy, Cathy, Marcie and sister-in-law Bridgett. If they said that they were going shopping, she was the first one at the door. She especially enjoyed watching Jeopardy with her great nephew, Joseph Sohara, they had a very special bond. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Doctors and staff of St. Lukes Hospital, with a special thank you to Dr. Jeffrey Jahre. Also the staff at St. Lukes Hospice House where they cared for her with dignity and respect. Survivors: She will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Kenneth J. Bitler and his wife, Marcella of Avon Park, FL; her sister, Karen D. Jones of Tucson, AZ; her brother-in-law, Richard Girard; sisters-in-law, Bridget Bitler and Karen A. Bitler. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; Marcella. B. Sohara, Kenneth D. Bitler II and his wife Joan, Catherine B. Lee, Donna B. Gallagher and her husband Timothy, Philip Girard and his wife Lisa, Amy G. Black and her husband Jonathan, Janine B. Reppert and her husband Tim, Robert M. Bitler and his wife Erin, Carly Bitler and many great nieces and nephews. Special friends, Lorraine Malevich, Joanne and Gary Bachman, Sandy Brunell, Carole Engler, Judy Bees and Ron and Roe Boucher; plus many more friends, too numerous to mention. She was predeceased by her parents, her sister, Mildred M. Girard and her brothers; Donald F. Bitler and Robert R. Bitler and her special niece Bridgett Bitler. Marianne will also be sorely missed by her beloved cats, Jack and Mia Bella. Services: Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Contributions: In lieu of flowers Marianne had requested that donations by made to Peacable Kingdom, 1049 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA. 18052. Online condolences may be made at www.connellfuneral.com.
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Johanna Bitler Erickson
February 22, 2011
Marianne loved to come and visit me in California. For the past few years she made plans to come she wasn't able to keep but we always said "next year." I found stores and shops in the Bay Area I never knew existed until Marianne found them.
On one visit I took her to Monterey and Carmel to sightsee. We were standing on the beach looking at the ocean (or at least, I was). I turned to her to say how beautiful it was, when she suddenly spotted a silver shop she had to visit. Natural beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in Marianne's eye there was nothing more beautiful than an unexplored shop. I will miss her and all the fun we had as both kids and adults.
February 8, 2011
On January 25, 2011, I lost my best friend, my confidant, the one who was always there for me, MY SISTER MARIANNE. She is loved by me and all the people she came in contact with. With good reason, she was a very loving and caring woman who would do all she could to make other peoples' lives better.
I do AND will always love and miss her. Rest in Peace My Sister, Rest in Peace
Karen D. (Bitler) Jones
Bethlehem, PA and Tucson AZ
debbie ciganek
February 8, 2011
Happy Birthday Marianne - Miss you!
Debbie Ciganek
Marianne Fatzinger Marsh
February 3, 2011
Marianne (Mer) and I have been friends for 55 years. We could talk or see each other every few months and nevermiss a beat. I saw her last at St. Luke's and although a part of my life has left this earth, I am so grateful that she is no longer suffering
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Sharon Breslin
February 1, 2011
I was Marianne's hairdresser for the past 20 years and can't remember a time when she didn't have a smile on her face and a positive attitude about her health even though she would fall asleep in my chair as I did her hair when her sugar level dropped and I'd get her a piece of candy. She was a fighter and kept up a brave front until the end as I would visit her in the hospital or at Country Meadows. She always wanted to look good with her hair done and boy did she love the hair spray! I will miss her dearly and the banter we had over styling and length. She was a very special lady.
Lisa Ciganek
January 30, 2011
Marianne was my neighbor growing up and I am sad to hear of her passing. She was a wonderful woman and I am sure she is in a better place now.
john boyle
January 30, 2011
marianne was one of my first cuson who i have not seen in years.. i was at the house when my aunt cathrine and uncle kenny passed . visited years latter at west north street.a great large family i seen often when i stayed in our grandmothers house in chunk with cousin butch[kenny]
Kathy & Eddie Rowe
January 30, 2011
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade,
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in our heart.
We share the comfort in knowing that Marianne is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you and yours.
Ruth Grady
January 28, 2011
I am so very sorry to find out that Marianne had passed.
I got to know Marianne through the gym at St. Luke's North. She was a wonderful person!
Don't get her started on politics because she would give you a run for your money!
I will miss our conversations on the phone and our dinners at Nick's.
I never met anyone that loved to shop as much as she did!
I got to meet "Angel", "Jack" and "Belle". She just cherished these cats.
We are blessed to have had Marianne in our lives for all our personal reasons.
Karen - I never got a chance to reciprocate that wonderful dinner you and Marianne prepared for my sister and I last year.
My deepest condolences.
Jill Ciganek
January 28, 2011
Marianne was my next door neighbor growing up. She was always at our birthday parties and family picnics and I will always remember her as a very special, funny lady who felt more like family than simply a neighbor.
Debbie Ciganek
January 28, 2011
What a blessing it was to have Marianne as my neighbor on North St. for 17 years - it was like having a good sister next door! I'm glad she is no longer suffering, but I really will miss her.
Debbie Ciganek
Marianne at my daughter's wedding
Debbie Ciganek
January 28, 2011
Aunt Marianne and Bridget Marcella
Tiffany Bitler
January 28, 2011
I'm sure there's a ruckus going on in the skies above since the Lord called you home to Him. It's a comfort knowing you're not in pain and suffering anymore, but it's not fair you were taken from us so soon. We will miss you dearly, and your spunky attitude and all the fun times we've shared will never ever be forgotten. I love you. ~ Tiffy
jerry helfrich
January 28, 2011
i'm very sorry to heard of marianne's passing. i worked with her on the central r.r. of n.j. and she was a very nice person. i also knew her brother donald when he also helped me very much in my life. she will be fondly remembered.
Good Shepherd Therapy Dept.- Country Meadows
January 28, 2011
We enjoyed getting to know Aunt Marianne as a very fun-loving, spunky, and hard working patient while here at Country Meadows-Bethlehem. We will miss her dearly-may she rest in peace where she is no longer suffering.
Ed Hilferty
January 28, 2011
What very nice person, she may have ended her carrier with the Norfolk Southern, but started it with the Central Railroad of New Jersey, a great friend and asset to the CNJ. May she rest in eternal peace.
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