Robert N. Bittner

Robert N. Bittner, age 81, left us peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Bob was born in Bellevue and raised in Avalon.  He graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in education and earned his Master’s in Education from Pitt.  He also served his country in the Army National Guard. Bob enjoyed his career teaching in the Montour elementary schools for 30 years in grades 4-6.

He was an avid sports fan, especially supporting Pitt athletics by being a member of the Golden Panthers.  He also enjoyed listening to his favorite music, fishing, golfing, reading the paper and spending time with his family and cats,  Nugget and Pistol.

Bob is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Kilgore), of 42 years, his sisters, Clarice (George) Sabina and Barbara Bittner and his brother-in-law, Andy (Air) Kilgore.  In addition, he is survived by his nieces, Deborah (Sean) Buzzard, Rebecca (Jason) Anthony, Suzanne (Adam) Sarson, Chelsea Kilgore, Erin Kilgore and 3 great nephews.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 5405 Steubenville Pike, Robinson Township, PA 15136 (412-787-1800) where the service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m.  There will be a luncheon following the service at Union Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to AHN Hospice, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 E. North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. 15212 or Union Church, 6165 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA. 15136.  Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.pittsburghcremation.com.