Mary Rovnak, 1922-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — Mary Rovnak, 97, passed away Feb. 2, 2020, at the Inn at Christine Valley.
Mary was born May 27, 1922, in Czechoslovakia, the daughter of the late John and Barbara Poda Mochtak.
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Campbell.
Mary was known for her cooking and baking, especially her Slovak dishes of pirohy, haluski, her Christmas Eve mushroom soup and her fabulous kolachi.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Jane Lopatta of Youngstown and Carol Kojancic of Colorado; her son, Richard “Dick” Rovnak Sr. of Poland; her grandchildren, Richard (Emily) Rovnak Jr. of Struthers, Ryan Rovnak of Struthers, James Lopatta of Youngstown and Scott and Brian Kojancic of Colorado; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, John J. Rovnak.
Private funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. Burial was in St. John Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Inn at Christine Valley, especially Carol, for the care given to Mary.
Online condolences can be given at www.kirilafh.com.
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