Marion Novak

May 6, 1926 - October 3, 2016

Marion Novak, 90 of Hopewell Twp., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016. She was born May 6, 1926, in Pontiac, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maude Riley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. Novak; three brothers, Thomas, John and William Riley; a son-in-law, Jim Way and a grandson, Jonathan Lottes. Mom attended St. Catherine of Siena Church for 40 years where she was a member of the Ladies Christian Guild. When she moved in with her daughter, she joined Our Lady of Fatima Church where she joined the Christian Mothers at the church. Her faith was always very important to her. Mrs. Novak was honored by The Diocese of Pittsburgh with The Manifesting the Kingdom Award in 1999. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Kathy Way, and Nancy and Don Lottes; a son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Judy Novak; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Patricia Johnston and a sister-in-law, Jackie Riley. In keeping with her quiet nature, Marion requested that she not have a detailed death notice. Those who were blessed to know her are aware of her loving nature and many years of volunteer activities. Visitation will be Wednesday 3 to 7 p.m. in the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC., 21st and McMinn Streets, Aliquippa, 724-375-0496. A service will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 12 noon in Our Lady of Fatima Church with Father Howard Campbell officiating. The family wishes to thank Beaver Elder Care and Compassionate Care Hospice for their excellent care that was extended to mom and our family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Food Bank of St. Vincent DePaul c/o Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2270 Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.