Jean M. Novitsky, 88, of Lancaster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at United Zion Retirement Community in Lititz. Born in Shamokin, PA, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Victoria (Sebasovich) Bycoskie. She was the loving wife of Carl J. Novitsky with whom she shared over 63 years of marriage.

She worked as a bookkeeper for GE Richards in Landisville for many years.

Jean was a devout catholic who was a longtime member of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Lancaster where she helped with different activities at the church.

Her and her husband were very active polka dancers and instructors and were members in different polka clubs in York and Harrisburg. Jean enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family.

In addition to her husband Carl, she is survived by her two daughters: Suzanne Shatto, wife of Kevin of Lancaster and Pamela Sheard wife of Charles of E. Brunswick, NJ. Also surviving are five grandchildren: Matthew, Michael, Owen, Laurel, and Fiona; siblings, Joan Green of Elysburg, PA, Lorraine Yagel wife of John, Nellie Davis both of Selinsgrove, PA and a host of loving nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery, Elysburg, PA. Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM at the church on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jean's memory may be made to the church at the above address.