Barry R. Bitsko, 47, of Pine Township, Allegheny County, passed away peacefully Sunday surrounded by family and friends.

He was the husband of Kristen Meredith Bitsko; father of Becky A., Nicholas A. and Brittany L. Bitsko; and brother of Bruce (Angie) Bitsko.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ida Bitsko; and his sister, Andrea Matoka.

<B>BITSKO </B>— Friends of Barry R. Bitsko, who died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today and Wednesday at the <B>Sperling Funeral Home</B>, 700 Blazier Drive, Wexford (McCandless). A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Alexis Church.Memorial contributions can be made to the Bitsko Family Benefit at any PNC Bank location or to the ALS Association, 416 Lincoln Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15209.To share a memory of Barry, please go to www.sperlingfuneral.com.