Christine M. Chittester

                Christine M. Chittester, 77, of Seneca, died Tuesday night, October 15, 2024 at Oakwood Heights Village in Oil City. 

                She was born at home in Congress Hill (Franklin) on January 30, 1947 to the late Albert Leo Cozad Sr. and Mabel (Weaver) Cozad. 

                She was a 1964 graduate of Cranberry High School. 

                She was a member of the Seneca Volunteer Fire Department's Women's Auxiliary. 

                Chris enjoyed cooking, baking, and babysitting her grandchildren. 

                She retired from Cranberry Area School District following many years as the food service director. 

                She was married on April 20, 1964 to James R. Chittester, and he survives.  They celebrated their 60th anniversary together in April. 

                Also surviving are two sons:  James E. Chittester and his wife Jodie of Seneca, and Mark E. Chittester and his wife Laurie of Seneca; and three grandchildren, William Chittester and his fiancé Samantha Bees both of Mercer, Trevin Chittester of Minnesota, and Rebecca Chittester of Seneca.  Also surviving is a sister, Karen Stimpson (Ron); four brothers, Braden Cozad (Marie), Phil Cozad (Ruby), Mike Cozad, and Bill Cozad; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

                In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alisha Chittester; and her siblings: Barbara (Cozad) Hunsberger, Rose Dunkle, Judy Neal, and Al, George, and Don Cozad. 

                Funeral arrangements will be private for the family.  Interment will be in Brandon Cemetery in Cranberry.  Funeral arrangements are being completed by Hile-Best Funeral Home in Seneca.  To express online condolences to the family, visit www.hilebest.com

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