Shirley Sita, 87, of Sligo, PA formerly of Phillipston, PA, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Country Springs Personal Care Home in Sligo.
She was born September 16, 1926 in Phillipston, PA, the daughter of Edward S. and Sara Jane (Crawford) Vosburg.
Shirley lived in Phillipston all of her life and graduated from East Brady High School. In her younger years she worked at Schenley Distillery and later went to work in the production department at the former Clarion Owens Illinois Glass plant, a position she held for more than 20 years. Shirley was a member of East Brady United Methodist Church.
Shirely enjoyed several hobbies throughout her life. She took great pleasure in her many bus trips over the years. She was also a gifted artist and throughout her school years created many beautiful pencil sketches and drawings. Shirley was especially fond of cats and loved and nurtured many as her pets. She had a great appreciation of the outdoors and was an avid walker who could be seen walking around Phillipston every day. Those who knew her will remember her many feline friends, her kind and gentle heart, and giving nature.
Her memory will be cherished by her cousins Audrey Hile and Gene Hile, both of Karns City, and numerous other cousins.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dominick Sita, DDS, whom she married November 25, 1961 and who died November 9, 2002; and twin brother, Edward S. Vosburg, III.
Relatives and friends will be received from 11 AM until the time of funeral services at 1 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 758 Main Street, Rimersburg, with the Rev. John A. Milliron officiating.
Burial will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg, PA.
Contributions can be made in Shirley’s honor to the Rimersburg First United Methodist Church, 399 Main St., Rimersburg, PA 16248.
Arrangements are being handled by Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.
To express online condolences to Shirley’s family, visit www.bauerhillisfuneral.com.