Mary Julia Bitting 89, passed away Friday August 17, 2018 in her Shillington residence. She was predeceased by her husband Claude Bitting Jr in 1991 and by her longtime companion of 20 years, Warren Harding. Mary was born in Maidencreek Township on May 9, 1929 a daughter of the late John and Julia (Pinter) Sayer.
She was employed by Luden's Candy as a candy wrapper retiring there and then by Big John's in food preparation.
Surviving is her brother Steve Sayer of NC, many nieces, nephews, great nephews, and great nieces. Mary was also predeceased by her siblings; John, Joseph, Leonard, Louis, Charles, Frank, Hettie, Gizella, Anna, and Grace.
A Mass Of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday August 25, 2018 at 11am in St John's Baptist De La Salle RCC, 420 Holland St., Shillington, PA 19607. Burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be Saturday 930-1045am in the church. Theo C Auman Funeral Home, Reading is honored to serve the family. www.theocauman.com
