Sue A. Crytzer

1939 - 2026

Sue Ann Crytzer, 86, passed away in the Grand Strand Hospital of Myrtle Beach, SC, on Jan. 21, 2026. She was born Nov. 11, 1939, in Natrona Heights, to her late parents, Thomas and Rose (Remacle) Coll. Sue Ann was a Class of 1957 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She graduated from the Allegheny Valley Hospital (AVH) School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree of Nursing. Sue was a nursing instructor at AVH for years. Then, upon her marriage to David Crytzer, she moved to Jamestown, NY, and continued her nursing career at Women's Christian Association (WCA) Hospital. At WCA, she was a driving force in developing the Diabetic Educational Department and was one of the first RNs in the country to become nationally certified as a Diabetic Educational Specialist. Just before retirement, Sue was awarded the western State of New York Diabetic Educational Specialist Of The Year. Education was a lifelong passion for Sue, she believed patient education was an integral key to restoring health for longevity. Through her life's work, she mentored countless nurses and other healthcare providers in the healthcare industry. Sue served on the board of both the American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society. Sue enjoyed spending time with her grandson, David, visits from friends and family, trivia night with her friends, and watercolor painting. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, David Crytzer; daughter, Jessica Crytzer, a nurse practitioner; sister, Mary Jane Nordsiek; and her niece, Karen Mitchell, a registered nurse. Sue leaves her son, Daniel Crytzer (Jennifer); grandson, David; sister, Elizabeth Blackburn, RN; a brother-in-law, Paul Crytzer (Barbara); niece, Patty Lefford (Brad); nephew, Mike Nordsiek; and many other nieces and nephews. Memorials can be made to the Karen S. Mitchell Nursing Scholarship Fund at the Chautauqua County Community Foundation, 418 Spring St., Jamestown, New York, 14701. Burial will be private.