Mrs. Bitter, 83, of Ocean Township, died Dec. 1, 2008, at King Manor, Neptune. She was predeceased by her husband, John Bitter, in 1980. She is survived by a son, John Bitter of Washington; two daughters, Linda Havens of Neptune, and Judy Chowning of Ocean Township; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were by Francioni, Taylor & Lopez Funeral Home, Neptune. Memorial donations may be made to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, 3300 Route 66, Neptune, NJ 07753.