James Michael Novitske Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Michael Novitske in Sylva, North Carolina, born in Johnson City, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Michael left this world on May 15, 2025, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid James Michael farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James Michael is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Anne Novitske and Leonard Novitske; and his siblings, Kathy Silvanic, Glenn and John Novitske.

He is survived by: his daughter Ann-Maria Novitske; his siblings, Phyllis Hatala, Dan Novitske, Charles Novitske and Dennis Novitske (Kathy); and his sister-in-law Gloria Novitske.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to a veterans' organization of your choice.