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Cynthia Ann (Byots) LaRosa, 73, of Staunton passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her residence in Staunton. Born July 23, 1947 in Litchfield, IL, she was a daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John & Violet (Milcic) Byots. She married Lino LaRosa on August 10, 1968 at Ascension Catholic Church in Mt. Olive, IL and he survives. She worked as a Proof Operator at First National Bank in Staunton for over 20 years. She would later work at Staunton Public Library. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Staunton and the Staunton Lions Club. She enjoyed reading and crafts.
She is survived by her husband, Lino LaRosa of Staunton, 1 son, Michael LaRosa of Staunton, 1 daughter, Mia LaRosa Scott of Bunker Hill, 1 sister, Jane Walchli of St. Louis, 1 sister-in-law, Tina LaRosa Rucker, 2 nephews, Ryan (Sasha) Walchli and Jeffrey Walchli, niece, Erin (Corey) Masterson, and lifetime friends, Joe & Robin Stranimeier.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law, Rick LaRosa and Steven Walchli.
Friends may call on Saturday, March 13, 2021 from 10 AM until 1 PM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton. Memorial services will follow at 1 PM at Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton with Father Larry Anschutz officiating. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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