Obituary of Patricia Bittinger

Patricia Anne Bittinger, 84, of Boalsburg, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at the Hearthside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, State College. Born October 2, 1928, in Mechanicville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Anne DeCamilla Catone. She married James W. Bittinger, Jr., who preceded her in death on April 21, 2001. She is survived by one daughter; Anne K. Borys and her husband, Alexander, of Boalsburg, with whom she has resided for the past 10 years. She was a 1945 graduate of Mechanicville High School. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education from Ithaca College in 1949. She later received her Master's degree from SUNY Albany in Music Education. She taught music education and was the choir accompanist for the Hudson Falls School District until her retirement in 1985. In addition to her teaching, she participated for many years at the New York State School Music Association's annual conference. Pat accompanied hundreds of young musicians for graded solo competitions and regional music festivals. She was the principal pianist for the Glen Falls Operetta Club, playing some 39 shows as well as having accompanied soloists for the Lake George Opera of Lake George N.Y. In 1992, Pat was honored by the Glen Falls Operetta Club for her limitless contributions to the success of their musical productions. She continued playing for the community well into her 70s. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hudson Falls, N.Y. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Hudson Falls, N.Y. with Father Thomas Babiuch officiating. All friends and relatives are welcome at the graveside service. Memorial contributions may be made to the State College Area Food Bank, 276 W Hamilton Ave, State College, PA 16801. Arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home, State College. Online condolences and signing of the guest book may be entered at www.kochfuneralhome.com.