Amy L. Sitler, age 47, of Bloomsburg, died peacefully on Saturday evening, August 10, 2013 at her home with her family by her side and under the care of Columbia Montour Home Hospice following a courageous battle.
Amy was born on Saturday, June 11, 1966 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, the only child of Helen (Hoffner) Heathcote of Philipsburg and her late husband, Neal Heathcote. In 1984, Amy completed her high school education after graduating from the West Branch High School in Philipsburg. She continued forward with her education at Bloomsburg University, and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. In May of 2012, Amy advanced her education and knowledge to a higher level after completing her Master's as a Nurse Practitioner from Bloomsburg University.
On December 29, 1990, Amy married the love of her life of over 22 years, Robert F. Sitler, Jr. For over 25 years, Amy was employed as a Critical Care Nurse for Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, and since October of 2012 was also a Nurse Practitioner in the Neurology Department at Geisinger. She was a devoted member of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Bloomsburg and a former Consistory member of Trinity. Amy was a member of numerous Nursing Organizations including the Honors Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau. In the past, she dedicated as much time as possible in volunteering with the Bloomsburg Volunteer Ambulance Association. Amy loved spending time with her husband, children and yellow lab, T Bear. She was also an especially proud grandmother. Amy left many positive memories and will be deeply missed and cherished by all who knew her dedication, love and smile.
In addition to her mother, Helen, and husband, Bob, Amy is survived by twin daughters: Rebecca S. Sitler and Megan Y. Sitler both of Bloomsburg; and a son: Christopher Sitler and wife, Leanne, of Atlanta, GA; as well as two grandchildren: Lily and Christopher Sitler.
A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening, August 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, Inc., 745 Market at Eighth Street, Bloomsburg
Funeral services to celebrate Amy's life will begin on Friday, August 16 at 11 a.m. from the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 260 E. Seventh St., Bloomsburg with her pastor, Rev. Stephen D. Engelhardt, officiating. Graveside services will immediately follow in the New Rosemont Cemetery, Espy. Memorial contributions in Amy's name are suggested to the Trinity Reformed U.C.C., 260 E. 7th St., Bloomsburg or Columbia Montour Home Hospice, 410 Glenn Ave., Suite 200, Bloomsburg.