Joseph R. Bittner Obituary
The family of Joseph R. Bittner of Towanda, Pennsylvania announces his passing on August 18, 2026. Joseph, born on December 17, 1931, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Winifred Bittner and Ertl James "Jim" Bittner; his children, Joyce and Joseph R. Bittner, Jr.; and his brothers, James Bittner and Harry Bittner (Faith Moussett).
He is survived by: his wife Laurie; his daughter Diane Apple (Richard) of Florida; his stepchildren, Lisa DeRose of Florida, C. Erik Hartmann of Pittsburgh, Jennifer Kingsley (Les) of East Smithfield and D. Robert Hartmann (Patricia) of Towanda; his grandson Christopher Apple (Brittany) of Albany, NY; his stepchildren, Kyle Apple (Kayla) of Albrightsville, Kevin Kingsley (Caitlin Cron) of Towanda, Dylan Hartmann of Towanda, Jessica Hartmann of Towanda, Mason Hartmann of Towanda, C. Luke Hartmann and S. Navy; and his siblings, Gerard Bittner (Leila) of Florida and Anne Marie Manzi of New Jersey. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren.
