Joseph W. Novotka Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 26, 2019, Joseph W. Novotka (Scranton, Pennsylvania), born in Taylor, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph W. Novotka to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Novotka and Mary Polaschak Novotka; and his siblings, Helen Savitski, Rose Glomboski, Anna Voytko, Walter and Peter Chapla.

He is survived by: his wife Helen Mokay; and his children, Marsha Foy (Tom), Marilyn K. Howells, Joanne Connor (James), Janice Novotka, Joseph (Frederick) of Taylor, Walter M. (Louisville) of Taylor, Michael (Peggy) of Taylor and Ronald J. (Sherry) of Taylor. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Semian Funeral Home

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June 30

Visitation

Semian Funeral Home
704 Union St, Taylor, PA 18517

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July 01

Mass of Christian Burial

1251 St Ann St, Scranton, PA 18504

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July 01

Burial

St. Mary's Byzantine Cemetery
800 Oak St, Taylor, PA 18517

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