Mary Ann Rovnak 1925-2023

She was born June 5, 1925, to the late John T. and Susan A. (Kubic) Kopsic in Donora, Pa., and married Paul S. Rovnak on May 12, 1945.

Mary Ann was a graduate of Scienceville (Youngstown) High School. She was a lifelong member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish and now Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Youngstown. At SS. Cyril and Methodius, she belonged to the Infant Jesus of Prague Guild, Seniors Club, and along with her husband, the Bus Club. She loved all her flowers and enjoyed gardening. Mary Ann volunteered at The American Cancer Society and enjoyed playing cards, especially Rummy, and doing puzzles with her family. She collected salt and pepper shakers and was well known for her delicious cooking. Her stuffed cabbage and potato salad were two often requested dishes.

Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Suzanne DePinto and Mary Ann (Tom) Blazinic, both of Canfield; her sons, Paul (Joan) Rovnak Jr. of Gahanna and Thomas (Janice) Rovnak of Youngstown; grandchildren, Suzie DePinto, Joseph DePinto, Nick (Kristina) DePinto, Diane (Seandell) delos Santos, Michele (James) Bickett II, Katie (Drew) Halinen, Paul (Amanda) Rovnak III, Marie Rovnak, Mary Ann (Will) Woods, Paula (Derric) English, Stephen (Laura) Blazinic, Tommy (Melissa) Rovnak, Robert Rovnak, Christine (Nick) Dean and Rev. John Rovnak; 24 great-grandchildren; and sister, Laurie Hill.

In addition to her parents, she WAs preceded in death by her husband, Paul; sister. Norma Williams; brothers, John Jr. and Charles Kopsic; and son-in-law, Nick DePinto.

Mary Ann’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses, aides, and staff of Austinwoods for their compassion, care and support over the last five years.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish at St. Matthias Church, followed immediately by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.

Concluding rites will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home.

To view the obituary and share condolences, visit Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko at www.waskofamily.com.

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