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John A. "Jack" Kitting

November 3, 1931 — April 21, 2019

John A. “Jack” Kitting, 87, of Shiremanstown, and formerly of Altoona, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was a retired Manager of Special Services with Bell Atlantic Corporation and a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Jack was a member of Christian Life Assembly, Camp Hill, where he was an active volunteer for the maintenance department, previously served on its Forever Young Committee and happily made himself available for whatever was asked of him. He was a member of Hiram Lodge 616, F&AM, Altoona and the Telephone Pioneers of America. He was past president of the Bertha B. Blair Pioneers, United Way representative for Bell Telephone, chairman of the Bell Telephone Adopt a Highway program and past state president of PA Independent Telephone Pioneers. Jack was also an active volunteer with the M28 Project, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, and Bethesda Mission.

Jack was born in Altoona to the late Harry K. and Helen J. (Czekala) Kitting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Darrel D. Kitting.

He is survived by his wife of more than 61 years, Mary Lou (Fluss) Kitting; his son Jeffrey A. Kitting and wife Teresa of Thompsontown; grandsons, Brandon S. Kitting and wife Heather and Tyler J. Kitting; and great grandchildren, Aiden and Aubree.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, April 26, 2019 in Christian Life Assembly, 2645 Lisburn Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011 with the Rev. Dr. James Shambach officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior to services in the church. Burial with military honors will be in Rolling Green Cemetery, Lower Allen Twp.

Memorial contributions may be made to CLA Missions, at the address above.

To send messages of condolence to Jack’s family or for driving directions, please visit www.Parthemore.com

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