It is with great sadness that we wish to convey that Club member and former past president and District VI Director Nancy Bittner passed peacefully at home on March 11, 2025. As an active member for 35 years, as well as a Life Member of the National Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania and the National Garden Clubs, Inc, Nancy's contributions will be sorely missed. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and all her friends at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
Nancy Elizabeth (Larkin) Bittner, 75, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025 at her home. She was born August 7, 1949 in Uniontown, and the daughter of Dr. William A. and Barbara (Kough) Larkin. Preceded in death by her parents, brother William Larkin Jr. and sister Louise Rutherford. She is survived by her husband Dr. James H. Bittner to whom she was married 41 years, sisters Suellen Carbin and husband John, Elinor Larkin, and brother James Larkin. Nancy was a graduate of Uniontown High School, she received her Masters of Education from the University of Pittsburgh, and taught physical education and health at Steel Valley School District in Pittsburgh, before moving to Somerset. She was a member of the Somerset Garden Club, where she served as President and District VI Director. Nancy was a National Garden Club Flower Show judge and was instrumental in starting the Laurel Highlands Landscape Design Council. She was also the office manager for her husbands dental practice where she welcomed everyone with a smile and a friendly face. She was a blessing. Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Somerset, where a service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday with Reverend Arnold McFarland officiating. Interment Somerset County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Family Hospice 20 Sheraton Dr. Altoona, PA 16601 or Somerset Garden Club PO Box 527 Somerset, PA 15501. To leave a condolence please visit www.haugerzeigler.com
Thank you to Dr. Wilma Light for the excellent presentation on Ticks and How to Protect Yourself Outdoors. It was both interesting and informative.
A copy of Dr. Light’s PowerPoint presentation in PDF format is attached for your reference.
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Founded in 1930, Somerset Garden Club (SGC) is a 501(c)3 charitable, volunteer organization dedicated to the advancement of gardening, the protection of wild flowers and bird life, and the cultivation of an interest in the beauty and civic improvement of Somerset. The Club is involved in gardening, civic beautification, floral design, youth gardening, and resource conservation. Our members have a wide range of interests and talents and join to share their knowledge with other members and the general public, and to promote the beautification of Somerset.