Peter John Bitz, age 81 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away at Anchor Lodge on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a long illness.

Peter was born on April 10, 1943, in Utica, New York, to the late Leo and Rosemary (nee Viselli) Bitz.   In 1964, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed at the US Coast Guard Station in Lorain, where he manned the Lorain Lighthouse and performed boat rescues.  Peter spent his career as an electronic technician at the former Lorain Products, where he was employed from 1968 until he retired in 2008.  Throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, bowling, and watching Cleveland sports teams on television. He also enjoyed going on cruises with family, especially with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years Noreen (nee Kowalski), daughter Kristine Horton, son Douglas (Elizabeth) Bitz, grandchildren; Kellie Horton, Keith Horton, Madeline Bitz, Lukas Bitz, his brother Leo (Nancy) Bitz, and several nieces and nephews.

A private mass and burial will take place in the near future.

Memorials may be made to Nativity of the BVM Catholic Church, 418 W. 15th St., Lorain, Ohio 44052.

Andras Crematory & Funeral Home, Lorain, entrusted with arrangements.