Richard J. Biter Sr.

Richard Biter Sr., 64, Ebensburg, died March 3, 2023. Born October 22, 1958 in Spangler, son of the late Lawrence and Eleanor (Sherry) Biter. Preceded in death by sisters: Elizabeth George and Jean Bruce, and brother, David. Survived by wife of 43 years, the former Wendy Byrne, whom he married November 17, 1979 in Loretto, children: Richard Jr. (Deborah Noll), Chris (Virginia Yauneridge), Victoria (David) Knobloch, Kenny (Courtney Wirick), Melissa (Gregory) Shaffer, and Michelle (Eric) Griffith, 19 grandchildren, and one on the way, sisters: Rita Farabaugh, Donna Koller, Theresa (Francis) Solarczyk, and Bonnie Hershel, brother-in-law, Richard George and sister-in-law Elaine Biter. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family, motorcycle riding, camping, hunting and country line dancing. He had worked for 34 years at the Ebensburg Center. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, Ebensburg, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Rev. Brian Warchola, Celebrant. Committal, St. Michael Cemetery, Loretto. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613, where a Vigil Service will be held Tuesday.

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