Eleanor Jane Bittner

Eleanor Jane Bittner obituary, Bellevue, WA

Eleanor Jane Bittner

Eleanor Bittner Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Barton Family Funeral Service of Edmonds from Dec. 22 to Dec. 23, 2022.

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Eleanor Jane (Kanocz) Bittner, age 90, of Bellevue, WA peacefully passed away December 1st 2022 in the Jefferson House Memory Care Center in Kirkland, WA while under the care of Evergreen Hospice. Born in Painesville, Ohio the daughter of Julia and Steve Kanocz and resided in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. She was a graduate of Harding High School in Fairport and Lake Erie College in Painsville with a major in vocal music.

She taught music and elementary level classes in Lakewood, OH from 1954 until 1957. Married her husband, Jack Bittner, in 1957, and then taught elementary music in Painesville, OH until 1961. She and her husband moved to Sacramento, CA in 1962. Later, she lived in Shingle Springs, CA, Concord, CA and Bellevue, WA. She enjoyed history and cruising to many areas.

She is survived by her husband, Jack, and son Robin (Ninette), daughter Heidi (Angel) Diaz, granddaughters Shelby and Katrina Bittner and Penelope and Paloma Diaz.

A memorial service will be held later.

Memorial gifts may be made to The Society for Prevention of Cruelty To Animals.

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