John Novak, 92

July 21, 2016

John Novak, 92, of Lititz, PA passed away on July 21, 2016. He was the son of the late John Novak Sr. and Hilda Mae Lesser Novak. Mr. Novak is survived by his three daughters, Marie wife of Terry Ebersole of Lancaster, PA, Clare Novak of Chester Springs, PA and Jackie Stouffer of Tampa, FL as well as two grandchildren, Dr. Kristie Berkstresser wife of Kyle Berkstresser and Adam Ebersole, both of Lancaster, PA. He is preceded in death by Rita Shrader Novak, his wife who passed away in 2005 as well as his sisters, Janice and LeAnn Novak Yaworski (Steve Yaworski Baker FL).
John was born April 15, 1924 in Freeland, PA, served in the Army Air Corp during WWII as a hydraulics specialist and aircraft mechanic, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He continued his career working at the Olmsted Air force Base in Middletown, PA and then at the Defense General Supply in Richmond, VA. John extended his love of aircraft as an avid hobbyist; building, collecting and flying model airplanes competitively. His extensive interests included railroads, photography, fishing, history and reading.
Mr. Novak will be laid to rest at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 11:30AM. Those wishing to attend please meet at the funeral home on Lititz Pike by 10:15AM to process to the cemetery. The best memorial is to choose a fine day with a light breeze and remember, “It’s a good day for flying.” In lieu of flowers please support Hawk Mountain Sanctuary 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd. Kempton, Pa 19529 or Disable Veterans at donate.dvnf.org.