Cleo Alice Amato, 86, of Monongahela, (Carroll Township), died Thursday, April 25, 2024 at her daughter, Kelly's home. She was born February 14, 1938 in Monessen, the daughter of Ralph and Emma Beaman Robinson.

For numerous years, Cleo and her husband Lloyd operated the Lynnwood Superette in Belle Vernon and the IGA in Donora. She was a member of the former St. Anthonys Parish in Monongahela. Cleo enjoyed traveling to Myrtle Beach. She was an excellent baker and cook and there was always food on the table when you stopped in.

A devoted mother and grandmother, she is survived by four daughters, Debra Vedder of Carroll Township, Kathy (Sam) Vignoli of New Eagle, Carol Cook and Kelly (Richard) Cook-Dieteman, all of Carrolll Township; eight grandchildren, Starri (Steven) Miller, Robert (Allisyn) Vedder, Joshua (fiance' Elise Phillips)  Vedder, Tiffany (Kris) Pattison, Justin Gessel, Nicholas Dieteman, Michael (Tara)  Dieteman, Samuel Dieteman; thirteen great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; sister, Linda Alessio of Belle Vernon.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Amato; daughter, Kimberly Cook; granddaughter, Prevail Hall; brother, Robert Robinson; and sister, Ruth Rieu.

Friends will be received on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held at 12:00 PM with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery.