Randy Novak
January 15, 1960 ~ November 2, 2021
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Randy Novak, 61, of Franklin, passed away in the morning hours of Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Sugar Creek Station in Franklin.Born January 15, 1960 in Franklin, he was the son of the late Robert P. Novak, Sr. and Mary G. (Kightlinger) Novak.Randy was a graduate of Franklin High School and went on to work for the Venango Training and Development Center, Inc. (VTDC); he officially retired from VTDC after many enjoyable years of work. Randy then went into the handyman business.Full of spirit and life, Randy never had a day were he wasn't having a good time. He loved to tinker and build things out of wood, listen to music, play bingo, try his luck with scratch-off tickets, explore auctions, and attend demolition derbies, fairs, and carnivals. Randy was also a social member of the Cooperstown VFD, regularly attended Challenge Center in Franklin, the Pointe in Oil City, and loved to visit with his family and friends.With a love of festivities and gatherings, Randy's most cherished memories will be of the holidays he loved to celebrate with his loved ones. Any excuse to decorate for a special event or day brought him immense joy and he loved to watch parades; he would often be found walking alongside the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard during some of them. His absolute favorite holiday was the 4th of July, because of the beautiful and exciting fireworks. Randy will be forever remembered and missed by his two brothers, David B. Novak and his wife, Christine, of Nickleville, and Steven J. Novak and his wife, Marcy, of Cooperstown; his sister-in-law, Dawn Novak of Franklin; and by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by his brother, Robert P. Novak, Jr.; his niece, Michelle "Miki" Novak; and by both his maternal and paternal grandparents.Family and friends are invited to gather at the Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 2 pm to 6 pm.Funeral services for Randy will be held at the funeral home following visitation on Saturday, November 6, 2021 beginning at 6 pm, with Pastor Diane Whitman of the Cooperstown Presbyterian Church, officiating.He will be laid to rest in Franklin Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Hand In Hand Christian Counseling Center, 118 Grant Street, Franklin, PA 16323 and/or The Pointe Drop In Center, 259 Seneca Street, Oil City, PA 16301.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierwarrenfh.com.
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RIP Randy aka trouble will miss seeing u coming to give me shitat biglots. So very sorry for the familys loss.
Rest in love Randy, It was a pleasure to know and joke with you.
Randy’s smile and joy for life always lit up a room. I know he’s having the best family reunion ever today. Prayers and hugs Dave and Steve and family. Love you, Wendy Ann
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I’m sad to see this. He was such a happy guy. My sympathies to all his loved ones.
Now randy you are in heaven with your special friend I bet she missed you you were a really good guy I loved seeing your smiling face when I was in home removing rip randy
Sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Randy.
It was a pleasure for me to get to know Randy. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
He loved to play cards and loved his family and like to decorate for the holidays
Every time I went into The Challenge Center he would talk to me like an old friend even though we only knew each other in passing. Condolences to the family.
I have many memories of Randy over the years. What I remember the most is that he always greeted me with a smile and a kind word anytime I saw him. He seemed to have a way of being happy despite the circumstances. Something we can all learn from. May he rest in peace.
Prayers and love for the family!
Thank you!
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I have such precious memories of Randy from when I was with his uncle Mike, especially when we would babysit them. His trip down town with his pop & cigarettes in all his pockets. He always referred to me as Aunt Deb when I’d see him on one of my trips up north. You’ll be Greatly missed Randy.. You’re with the other angels from our family now.. Your grandparents, mom, dad, Bobby, Mikki & your uncle Mike & cousin Bruno. Fly high with those Angels Randy. My Sincerest loving heartfelt condolences & sympathy to Steve & Dave & their families .
He could not wait for me to get to the reunion so he could tease me about going in the creek. I remember one time at reunion we all went swimming everyone said he wouldn’t come in. He did and stood by me the hole time. You will be so missed.
My condolences to the family
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gardinier-Warren Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
Rest in peace my friend
Awe ,Poor Randy, he was such a sweet heart
Our condolences on the loss of Randy. May he Rest in Eternal Peace with God, Jesus and All the Angels and Saints. Jack, Karen and Sarah Butler
Anything we had going on at Morning Haus, Randy was there. He loved my daughter Katie and my son Jeffrey and they loved him too! He watched them grow up from the time they were born. They came to Morning Haus for special events and Randy was right there with them trying to be helpful. I will miss him. RIP my friend.
I will miss you so much Randy
To all the Novak family, Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Randy was such a kind, loving soul. He joy and laugh was pretty infectious. I know he suffered alot of health issues. But now he is whole and healed. God gained a special Angel. Joe, Lois, Brian and Amy Carr
Dear family, I am truly sorry to hear about Randy. Even though I have not seen him in many years I have fond memories of Him. He was always friendly and kind to me. Sometimes while living in Franklin I would run into him and we would talk about this and that and how We were both doing. During those talks it was evident that he loved his family. I know he must have suffered a lot in his later years with health issue. We all can take comfort that He suffers no more. So we must say good bye to a brother, cousin, and friend. So until we meet again my cousin, may God take care of you. I will see you when this old world is made new. God bless you all. Your Cousin, Paul Matthews
My deepest sympathy to Randy’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing him. He stopped in very frequently to our business on seneca street to say hi to everyone. He was always happy and loved joking around with everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Randy held a special place in my heart. He visited me many times each day in my office at Sugar Creek Station. He loved our cats, though his favorite was Louise. It was his idea to have a fire work display at Sugar Creek Station, which became a reality and a yearly event. He also loved Halloween and “scared” us with a toy spider regularly. He was the President and Founder of the Dead Level Fan Club. He wore his emotions on his sleeve and when he was happy he had an infectious laugh. He had a caring heart for those he loved. I will miss my buddy.
Dear friend, you had no idea the mark you left on everyone who knew you. I will remember your laugh and infectious smile! Rest In Peace you kind soul
I will miss ya buddy never for gotten you was a sweet man It was nice seeing u and talking with ya when u were in town or at spanky’s u had Laughter fool of joy and happiness ur smile would glow across the room a heart full of happiness rip fly high my friend fly high my friend
He was a good man
Sorry for your loss