Jean Ann (Taraschke) Bittinger, 81, passed away on September 9, 2026. Jean was born on May 10, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio where she lived and grew up. She made a home and raised her family in Grand Rapids, Ohio. After 40 years in the healthcare field as a nurse, she retired in Florida. Even after retirement, she continued to contribute to her profession. Jean enjoyed hobbies such as reading and crafting in her spare time. Jean is survived by her son, Keith (Roxanne) Bittinger; her daughter, Tamara (Jesse) Spradlin; and granddaughter, Emma. Jean is predeceased by her parents, Alice (Baumbarger) Taraschke and Fredrick Taraschke; sister, Barabara (Taraschke) Tinker; brother, Ross Taraschke; and brother, Fred Taraschke Jr. The family will have a private memorial of life.