Bittinger .- Henry Bittinger was born at Bittinger, Md., Aug. 5, 1847; died of pneumonia, at Springs, Pa., April 23, 1931; aged 83y. 8m. 18d. He was the son of Solomon and Hannah Faust Bittinger. In early life he accepted Christ as his Savior, uniting with the church of his parents. Later through fellowship and association in the church and community in which he lived, learning that some of the things the God commanded in His Word were no longer followed in the church of his early choice, and not feeling satisfied with infant baptism, he requested membership in Springs Mennonite Church. He was baptized and received on Feb. 19, 1930. To this faith he was faithful until death. He was married to Susan Fuller, daughter of David Fuller, Dec. 4, 1887. To this union were born two sons and two daughters. An infant son preceded him in death. Elmer, with whom he made his home, Florence and Mabel survive. Besides the widow and children, he is survived by 7 grandchildren, and many nephews and nieces, and a host of relatives and friends. Out of a family of 9 sons and 3 daughters, he is survived by one sister, the oldest in the family. As death approached he spoke of seeing the family above. His strong desire was to depart and to be with the Lord. Funeral services were conducted in the home be S.G. Shetler. At the Springs Church, S.G. Shetler spoke on the text, "Thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age." J.A. Ressler made some fitting additional remarks. M.B. Miller also assisted in the services. The church was filled with people from the community and a number that had come from other localities. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near the church.
May 7, 1931 - Vol. XXIV, No.6 - page 127