Mary K. Bittenbender

Mary K. Bittenbender, 91, of Bethlehem, formerly of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at home surrounded by family.

Born on November 30, 1932, in Dublin, PA, she was a daughter of the late Wilmer and Myrtle (Shelly) Bauman.

A graduate of Quakertown High School's Class of 1951, Mary went on to hold various jobs during her years of employment.

Mary was a very active, life-long member of West Swamp Mennonite Church, where she served on various committees, belonged to the knotting group, and also headed up the kitchen and funeral luncheons.

She was also active in the community. Over the years, she has given her time to various organizations, which include Care and Share, Richlandtown Ladies Auxilary, and Benner Hall.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband: Harold Grube, who died in 1978; her second husband: Russell Bittenbender, who died in 1999, four brothers: Harold, Clair, Warren, and Richard Bauman, three sisters: Beatrice Hillegas, Gladys Moore, and Ella Barndt.

Mary will be lovingly remembered by her son: Bill Grube (Pam); daughter: Cindy Raub (Carl); three step-sons: Floyd Bittenbender (Alice), Ron Bittenbender (Andrea), and Dan Bittenbender (Anna); sister: Edna Hillegas; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 10:00am, until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM, at West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2510 Allentown Road, Quakertown, PA

Interment will follow in West Swamp Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Mary's name, to West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2510 Allentown Road, Quakertown, PA.

Arrangements are under the care of the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, PA.