Cecilia A. Rovnyak 1936-2023

Cecilia was born Aug. 28, 1936, in Youngstown, a daughter of Anthony and Lucy Iscuria Avolio.

She was a lifelong resident of Struthers and worked at the Kress Five and Dime in Youngstown, Lil Shopper Convenient Store in Struthers as store manager, Hills Department Store and worked at Austinwoods Nursing Center as the baker for 13 years.

Cecilia was of the Catholic faith and loved to listen and dance to polka music. She enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends; some of her specialties were wedding soup, lasagna, kolachi and butter balls. She was affectionately known as “Nonna” by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and known as “C” by her family and friends.

Cecilia married her high school sweetheart, Paul J. Rovnyak, July 27, 1957; he passed away June 15, 1975.

She leaves behind her children, Pamela (Edward II) DeVite of Edinburg, Pa., Paul (Lori) Rovnyak of Rochelle Park, N.J., Lucy (Brian) Candella of Boardman and Daniel (Patty) Rovnyak of Milton, Fla.; one brother, Anthony Avolio; one sister, Rose DeSanto; nine grandchildren, Eddie DeVite, Ryan (Olivia) Candella, Matthew Candella, Danielle (Jared) Masse, Sabrina, Ashlee, Adria and Amber Rovnyak, and Autumn (Nick) Rovnyak-Scheib; three great-grandchildren, Adaline, Garrett and Gavin; a sister-in-law Rae Avolio; and several nieces and nephews. She also leaves a good friend of many years, Gary Rhamy; and a beloved pet cat, Lil Tyke.

Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, John A. Rovnyak; a brother. Ralph Avolio; and a good friend, Bill.

A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 2023, at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers. Friends may call on 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, at the funeral home.

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