Cynthia A. Candiotti, 68, of Sharpsville, formerly of Jamestown, PA, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019, in her home.

Mrs. Candiotti was born December 14, 1950, in Youngstown, OH, a daughter of the late James and Nancy (Huish) Centafanti. She was a graduate of the former Rayen High School, Youngstown, and attended Youngstown State University.

Cynthia was employed in the purchasing department at Y.S.U. and later worked as an accountant at Sherwin Williams Container which became U.S. Can, in Hubbard, OH. She retired in 2009 from Exal Corp., Youngstown, where she was also an accountant.

Cynthia was a member of St. Bartholomew Church, Sharpsville, and belonged to its prayer group.

She was an avid reader and loved browsing for antiques. She also enjoyed fishing and boating. Above all, Cynthia loved family gatherings, cooking for all of them and providing for her children and grandchildren. Her grandchildren gave her much joy and she cherished the time she was able to be with them.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Candiotti, whom she married November 26, 1982; three daughters, Joye (Chris) Walford, of Odessa, FL, Christa Bartok, of Pensacola, FL, and Amy (Don) Nelson, of Sharpsville; three sons, Daniel (Marci) Candiotti, of Boardman, OH, Michael (Adrienne) Candiotti, of Garrettsville, OH, and Albert (Jennifer) Bartok, of Pensacola, FL; and five grandchildren, Grant and Holden Walford, Jordan and Cooper Nelson and Teagan Candiotti. Also surviving are: four sisters, Jacquelyn Forgac, Judith Scott, Lisa (Elmer) Maynard and Joyce (Terrence) Cahill; and two brothers, James (Theresa) Centafanti and Mark (Martha) Centafanti.

In addition to her parents, Cynthia was preceded in death by a brother, Douglas Centafanti.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 .

All services are private.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage