Mary Ann Chovan 1937-2021
WARREN — Mary Ann Schlosser Chovan, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Cortland Health Care.
Mary Ann was born May 16, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Steve Jr. and Anna E. Bednar Schlosser.
She attended Youngstown Sacred Heart School and graduated in 1955 from East High School.
Mary Ann married her husband, William J. Chovan Sr., on June 16, 1962. They moved from Washington, D.C., to Warren in January 1966. He passed away on March 27, 2001.
Mary Ann worked for the Youngstown Credit Bureau in Youngstown as a reporter. She retired as a cashier on Jan. 11, 1997, from Macali’s Giant Eagle in Warren Plaza.
She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She enjoyed playing with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, baking, cooking and collecting coupons. She belonged to the Ladies Slovak Branch-S202.
Mary Ann is survived by two daughters, Karen L. Ronga of Streetsboro and Deborah A. Chovan, with whom she made her home; three sons, William J. Jr. (Christine) Chovan of Reynoldsburg, Stephen J. (Cynthia) Chovan of Lewis Center and Andrew M. (Paula) Chovan of McDonald; a granddaughter, Allison Paige Chovan; stepgranddaughters, Hevynn Carson and Hannah Carson; grandsons, Brandon (Kelli) Chovan, Jacob (Kayla) Chovan, Michael W. Ronga, Mark Chovan, Nickolaus Chovan and Ian Chovan; great-grandsons, Chase McCoy Chovan, Carter Michael Chovan, William James Chovan and Levi Nail; a great-granddaughter on the way, Quinnley Olson; a brother, George Schlosser; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Herb) Mancini; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William J. Chovan Sr.; infant daughter, Cheryl Ann Chovan; a sister, Anna Schlosser; a brother, Steve Schlosser; a sister, Dorothy Hritz; a brother-in-law, Terrance Hritz; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Schlosser; and grandparents.
Family and friends may pay their respects to Mary Ann from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, with the Rev. Christopher Cicero officiating.
Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary Ann’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiand
sonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to the family.
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Mary Ann Chovan 1937-2021
WARREN — Mary Ann Schlosser Chovan, 84, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at Cortland Health Care.
Mary Ann was born May 16, 1937, in Youngstown, the daughter of Steve Jr. and Anna E. Bednar Schlosser.
She attended Youngstown Sacred Heart School and graduated in 1955 from East High School.
Mary Ann married her husband, William J. Chovan Sr., on June 16, 1962. They moved from Washington D.C. to Warren in January 1966. He passed away on March 27, 2001.
Mary Ann worked for the Youngstown Credit Bureau in Youngstown as a reporter. She retired from Macali’s Giant Eagle in Warren Plaza as a cashier on Jan. 11, 1997.
She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. She enjoyed playing with the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, baking, cooking and collecting coupons. She belonged to the Ladies Slovak Branch-S202.
Mary Ann is survived by two daughters, Karen L. Ronga of Streetsboro and Deborah A. Chovan, with whom she made her home; three sons, William J. Jr. (Christine) Chovan of Reynoldsburg, Stephen J. (Cynthia) Chovan of Lewis Center and Andrew M. (Paula) Chovan of McDonald; a granddaughter, Allison Paige Chovan; stepgranddaughters, Hevynn Carson and Hannah Carson; grandsons, Brandon (Kelli) Chovan, Jacob (Kayla) Chovan, Michael W. Ronga, Mark Chovan, Nickolaus Chovan and Ian Chovan; great-grandsons, Chase McCoy Chovan, Carter Michael Chovan, William James Chovan and Levi Nail; a great-granddaughter on the way, Quinnley Olson; a brother, George Schlosser; a sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Herb) Mancini; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William J. Chovan Sr.; infant daughter, Cheryl Ann Chovan; a sister, Anna Schlosser; a brother, Steve Schlosser; a sister, Dorothy Hritz; a brother-in-law, Terrance Hritz; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Schlosser; and grandparents.
Family and friends may pay their respects to Mary Ann from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, and 10 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.
A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blessed Sacrament Church, with the Rev. Christopher Cicero officiating.
Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary Ann’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105.
Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to the family.
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