On Friday, December 13, 2019, in Methodist Hospital, Dallas, Crystal Lynn Sikora Shiller was called to her eternal rest after a lengthy illness. She was born December 31, 1964, in Washington, a daughter of Theodore and the late Mildred Sikora. She lived in Texas (Dallas area) since 2002.

Crystal graduated from Trinity High School in 1982 and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for fashion design. Her past employments included Rave and Equinox; her most recent job was with Air Ad Promotions in Dallas, where she was a top salesperson for 16 years.

Crystal will always be remembered as a "beautiful woman with a fun-loving personality." She remained an avid Steelers fan even though she lived in the middle of Cowboy country.

In addition to her father, Crystal is survived by her two sons, James and Michael (Amber) Sarasnick of Washington; three grandchildren, Bently, Jordon and Isabella Sarasnick of Washington; a stepgrandson, Jacob; brother Tom (Marilyn) Sikora; and sister Darlene (Fred) Pajak; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends. She will also be missed by her special furry companion, Everly. Her favorite saying to her nieces and nephews was: "I'll give you a quarter if you say 'Aunt Crystal is beautiful.'"

A special note of appreciation goes out to her ex-husband, Neal, and her loving friends, Marty, Melanie and Janet for going above and beyond in her final days.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, at Holy Trinity National Catholic Church, 605 Hewitt Avenue, Washington, with Father Mark Swoger officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Washington Area Humane Society, 1527 PA-136, Eighty Four, PA 15330, or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.

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Published by Observer-Reporter on Jan. 3, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Crystal Shiller

6 Entries

Jamie Oberst

January 7, 2020

Crystal and I were best friends in elementary into middle school. We were at each other's houses every weekend. We tried out to be Windsor cheerleaders together and were so excited we made it. Lol. So many laughs and sleepovers and joy. She was a beautiful girl that I will forever hold our dear memories in my heart. Prayers for her family.

Dawn Zenner-Gaudi

January 4, 2020

I'm really heart broken that I did not get to attend Crystal's viewing today. I'm incredibly ill right now (and have been for a couple of days). Otherwise, I would have been there to say goodbye to her and to let her family know how special I thought she was in this world. She was beautiful but also so funny and down to earth you almost forgot she was gorgeous. She was one of my first retail managers/leaders and she always pushed me to be better. I got my first chance to be a manager when she put me in charge while she went out to have her first born. I remember how excited she was to be a mom.
Crystal was also an amazing sales person because she had passion and was compassionate. She loved to make others feel and look good. So...Here's to the early 90's...when Rave and Retail was the career to have. Here's to the mall...the place to hang on Friday nights. And here's to the beautiful brunettes that never thought of themselves that way....here's to you Crystal.
May you Rest In Peace my friend.
My deepest sympathy to her family.
Dawn Zenner-Gaudi

Elaine Frazier

January 4, 2020

Mr Sikora and Family,

So sorry to learn of Crystals passing.

My deepest sympathy. May God give you

all comfort at this time.

Lois (Babiarz(Harkness

January 3, 2020

So very sorry to hear of Crystal's passing.
You have my sincere sympathy.

Susan Burchak ONeil

January 3, 2020

My family was so saddened to hear of Crystal's passing. We grew up on the same street until we moved in my college years. She always had a smile on her face. She was a good friend to have during my high school years. I know she will be missed by many. My deepest condolences go to her entire family.

John&Leslie Rodd

January 3, 2020

You will be surely missed

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