Christina "Tina" E. Bitner

Christina “Tina” Bitner, of Carlisle, passed away at her residence on November 2, 2024, at the age of 74 with her loving family by her side. Born in Franklin, Venango County, PA she was the daughter of the late John and Jane (Russell) Farrell. She was the loving wife of Steven N. Bitner, with whom she celebrated 30 years of marriage in late March.

Tina completed college-level nursing coursework allowing her to obtain her LPN license and later serving as an LPN and Charge Nurse for almost 10 years at several Harrisburg area nursing homes. Later, she worked as a customer service agent for both Watkins Trucking Co., Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line.

Tina enjoyed bowling and was a member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #410 in Middletown.

Surviving with her husband Steve is one son, Robert Myers (wife Stephanie). Two sisters, Marian Welsh, of Duncannon, and Julia Newsome, of Harrisburg also survive her in addition to grandsons Cameron Weiss and Lukas Myers.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8 at Hoffman Funeral & Cremation, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, PA 17013 with the Rev. Richard Reese officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. There will be no viewing. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.