Judith “Judy” Lynn Bittner
Judith “Judy” Lynn Bittner, 74, of Rochester passed away peacefully after a strong and graceful fight with cancer on Saturday July 18, 2026 at UPMC Passavant Hospital surrounded by her husband, children, and sisters. Judy was born on August 27, 1951 at Beaver Falls Hospital to the late Elizabeth and William Miller. Judy graduated from Ambridge High School in 1969, and after graduation she became a travel agent at AAA where she got to travel the world. She continued as a travel agent for the majority of her career before becoming a paraprofessional at Rochester School District in Kindergarten before retirement. Judy loved many things: staying in the ocean all day, trips to the casino, the stop at Sara’s to get an ice cream cone on her way to Niagara, her lunch dates with friends, watching sports as she laid across her bed, reading historical fiction, and crafting. Most importantly Judy loved her family and friends; she found the most amount of joy in life from being surrounded by her loved ones and being there to support them. Judy had an overflowing amount of pride towards her children and grandchildren as she loved being a mum and Mimi. Throughout her cancer battle, Judy made an effort to show up to each of her grandkid’s events from halftime shows and band concerts to late night hockey games, soccer matches, hot baseball and softball games. Judy was full of love, kindness, and humor and anyone that had the privilege of knowing her understands the lasting impact she leaves behind.
In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her grandson, Macon Wills Bittner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Mark Bittner. She is also survived by her three children: Michael Bittner and his wife Jacy, Center Twp.; Emily Bittner, New Brighton; and Jordan Bittner and his partner Chassidy Mesko, New Brighton; five grandchildren; Camden, Gus, Archie, Harper, and Maxwell Bittner; two sisters, Bonnie (Chuck) Kolder and Tracy (Glenn) Sylvester; two brother in laws, James (Kelly) Bittner and Mike (Karen) Bittner; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the hospital staff at UPMC Passavant, UPMC Shadyside, and Concordia for all the care and love they showed Judy.
A Celebration of Life for Judy will be held at a later date.
If you wish to make a donation in Judy’s honor, the family asks you to donate to The Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation at tttsfoundation.org.