Elias G. Dittbrenner

Elias G. " Leidy" Dittbrenner, 76 , of Phillipsburg, NJ died on Thursday, May 3, 2007 at his Residence in Phillipsburg, NJ. Elias was born in Freeland, PA and was the son of the late Elias H. and Mary Kovalchik Dittbrenner. Elias served in the U.S. Army an the U.S. Air Force. Elias was a Hydraulic Technichan at Lehigh University Fritz Lab retiring in 1993 after 36 years service. Elias will be lovingly remembered by his companion of 15 years Marie M. Gutierrez of Phillipsburg, NJ his two sons Richard "Rick" A. and Wayne E. Dittbrenner of Allentown, a brother John T. Dittbrenner of Bethlehem and three granddaughters Melissa, Jessica Ann, and Danielle Alyse Dittbrenner. He was prececeased by his parents, a brother Robert and a sister Dolores Hallas.

Friends may call Thursday, May 10, 2007 from 7:00 PM to 9:00PM and Friday, May 11, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.followed by A Celebration of Life Service at 10:00 AM at the Connell Funeral Home, 245 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Interment Service will be held at 1:30 PM at the Freeland Cemetery, 625 Front St. Freeland, PA 18224