Bitner Family Funeral Homes

02/25/2026

Alyse Jones Shaffer, 80, of Susquehanna Township, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at UPMC Community General Osteopathic Hospital.

She was born on June 6, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late I. Robert and Alyse E. (Clever) Jones.

She had many jobs during her life, but the p...

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02/24/2026

After the service, follow up.
Support often means the most in the days that follow.

02/23/2026

Kathleen Ann (Groves) Ferrari, of Linglestown, Harrisburg, PA., passed away on February 15th, 2026, after a 19-month battle with cancer at home with her loving family.

Kathleen was born November 22, 1944 in Greensburg, Western PA., she was adopted by the late Allwin & Eleanor E. (Perry) Grov...

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02/23/2026

🤍The service may be over, but your grief journey continues. Reach out anytime. 🕊️

02/22/2026

Lenore “Lee” Spitalny, 94, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2026 with her family by her side at Homeland Center, Harrisburg, PA.

She was born on September 5, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Nat and Cecelia (Briskie) Epstein.

Lee was a graduate of Upsal...

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02/20/2026

On Love Your Pet Day, we’re reminded how deeply our pets become part of our families. Their love leaves paw prints on our hearts forever. 🐶🐱

02/20/2026

Glenn W. Reed, 85, formally of Harrisburg and Hummelstown, passed away February 19, 2026, at Oak Hill Village, Middletown, P.A. He was born on April 17, 1940,

in Hegins, Pennsylvania to the late William G. and Stella C. (Schmeltz) Reed. He was a graduate of Hubley Township High School, reti...

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02/19/2026

John E. Beck, formerly of Shermans Dale, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Camp Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Born on November 17, 1937, in Harrisburg, PA, he was a son of the late Carl A. and Margaret A. (Garber) Beck.

John's career started with the former Rob...

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02/19/2026

Laureen R. Finley, 94, of Dauphin, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at home.

She was the daughter of the late Robert and Sylvia McGee.

Laureen earned her LPN with Haldamen hospital in Philadelphia PA. After marrying she worked for a nursing home in Elizabethville Pa. Then ...

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02/19/2026

Happy Birthday to the United States Coast Guard Reserve!
We honor the dedication, readiness, and service of those who stand prepared to protect our nation. Semper Paratus. ⚓

02/19/2026

Nathaniel Murray, Jr., 75, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at home.

He was born at home on July 30, 1950 in Newtonville, NJ to the late Nathaniel Murray, Sr. and Grace (Franklin) Murray.

Nate graduated 1972 from of Southwest Missouri State University with a ...

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02/18/2026

Charles “Chuck” F. Schmitt, 68, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Dauphin, Pennsylvania.

Born on December 2, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Alice M. (Hess) Schmitt. Chuck gradua...

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