Dorothy Novatnak

Dorothy Novatnak, 91, of Beaver Meadows, passed away Wednesday morning at Hometown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 

Born in Hazleton, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Anna (Castura) Palko.

Dorothy was a member of Church of All Saints, McAdoo. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed.

Preceding her in death, were her husband Robert L. Novatnak; great-grandson Brandon Novatnak; brothers John, Albert, Thomas, Joseph, William and Richard Palko.

Surviving are her daughter Mary Ann Novatnak, of Beaver Meadows; son Robert J. Novatnak, of Middletown; grandsons Michael Pendal and Robert J. Novatnak, Jr.; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved chihuahuas ‘Bella, Lilly and Lacey”.

Her funeral will be held Friday. Rev. Msgr. William Baker will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial in Church of All Saints, McAdoo, at 11 a.m.  Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

A calling hour will be held Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Church of All Saints, 21 N. Cleveland St., McAdoo, PA 18237.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Hometown Nursing Home, and Dr. and Mrs. Mark Lobitz and staff for their excellent care of their mother and grandmother.

The Damiano Funeral Home, McAdoo, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be entered and information is available at www.damianofhinc.com. 

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