Amy Vitek Obituary

Amy Kimberly Vitek, 45, of South Cedar Street, Hazleton, died Sunday afternoon at her home while surrounded by her family. Born in Hazleton, May 27, 1974 she was a daughter of Walter and Kathryn (Burger) Bevans of Hazleton. A 1992 graduate of West Hazleton High School, Amy continued her education graduating magna cum laude with a masters degree from Kings College.

For the past 25 years, she was employed at Internal Medicine Associates of Hazleton where she was currently a physicians assistant; working side by side with her dear friend Dr. Leocadia Prawdzik, who over the years was like a second mother to Amy. She also teamed up with her sisters and was part owner of Imagination Station, a children's day care located in Hazleton.

Amy liked listening to music and attending concerts. She truly enjoyed her job and the people she met through it. But her true love was spending time with her family, especially her son and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her maternal grandfather Carl Burger and paternal grandparents, Roy and Dora Bevans. Surviving, in addition to her parents, are her husband Chris Vitek; son Darius Vitek; brother Walter Bevans of Jeanesville; and sisters Andrea Dercole and her husband Mario of Drums; Missie Jacoby and her husband Kevin of Drums; Samantha Osifat and her husband Joseph of Drums and Amanda Heck and her husband Joshua of Hazleton.

Also surviving are her maternal grandmother Shirley Evans and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Capriotti's Catering, 1 Banks Avenue, McAdoo, PA. Friends and family are asked to bring a picture of Amy and, throughout the evening, are encouraged to share stories of experiences shared with her.

Memorial Donations, C/O Chris Vitek, 193 South Cedar Street, Hazleton, PA 18201 will be used to help fund a college tuition account for Amy's son Darius. SERVICES Celebration of Life.