Cecelia Martha Mikitaroff ,of Dearborn, was born December 17, 1929 in Duquesne, PA to Menas and Mary Kozarian. Cecelia departed this earthly life to join the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2022 and was reunited with her loving husband, Ruben, once again.

Cecelia married Ruben Mikitaroff in 1947 ad the couple moved to Michigan where they started their family. Cecelia and Ruben raised four sons and a daughter in Dearborn, Michigan. She love her children dearly and nothing made her prouder than raising them and seeing each of their accomplishments in life. Cecelia also enjoyed spending special times with her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cecelia loved feeding her family, friends, and everyone who visite(d; she made excellent homemade meals for everyone to enjoy. Cecelia enjoyed family parties where she would share stories and speak fondly of her growing family.

Cecelia was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben, and siblings, Edward, Samuel, Rose, Isabella, and Alex.

She is survived by her sons, Ruben (Judy), Robert (Lilian), Michael (Lisa), and Roger, her daughter, Mary (Paul), and 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Andrew Kozarian.

A celebration of life will take place in the spring of 2023.

A private family service will be held and interment will take place at Mt. Kelly Cemetery.