James H. Bittel, 75, of Charleroi, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019.  Born on January 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Cletus and Mildred Bittel.  

He graduated from Owensboro (KY) Catholic High School where he was an active member of Blessed Mother Church.  He was a retired Drill Sergeant with the US Army Reserve and had worked security at Mon Valley Hospital and on a shipyard.  He was a member of Mary, Mother of the Church, a life member of the NRA, and the American Legion Post 9 in Owensboro.  

Jim is survived by his wife, Janice Bittel; daughter, Sarah Terrell; siblings, David (Loretta) Bittel, Theresa (Alan) Morris, Ruth Ann (Lucio) Nunez, and Angela (Butch) Knight, all of Kentucky; grandson, Tyler Terrell; great-granddaughter, Sophia; aunt, Pauline Wedding; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.  

As per Jim's wishes, there will be no services and his remains will be returned to his birth home in Kentucky.