Robert P. Novak
November 27, 1961 ~ December 24, 2012
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Robert P. Novak, Jr., age 51, of 21 Bleakley Ave, Franklin, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca, PA. A son of Robert P., Sr. and Mary G. Kightlinger Novak, he was born November 27, 1961 in Franklin, PA. Mr. Novak was a 1980 graduate of Franklin High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, anything outdoors, and working as a volunteer for Gliding Stars, an adaptive skating program, for 28 years. A peacetime veteran, he had served in the US Navy. He was employed as a Laborer for 15 years by Taylor-Pholman Foundry in Buffalo, NY. Surviving is his wife, Dawn M. Martin Novak, whom he married November 2, 1984; two sons, James B. Novak and Robert P. Novak III, both of Franklin; a daughter Michelle Novak, also of Franklin; three brothers, Randy Novak of Cooperstown, PA; David B. Novak and wife Christine of Emlenton, Steven J. Novak and wife Marcy of Cooperstown, PA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Friends will be received from 10 am to 11 am Friday, December 28 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA, where funeral services will be held 11am Friday with the Rev. Mark Fultz of the Cooperstown Evangelical Tabernacle officiating. Interment will be made in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com
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my prayers are with you all. my heart is very heavy with not being able to be there but i do love you all. and we do have our camping memories. Mr. wheely popper he sure loved that electric cart. he will be so missed .
Dawn, James, Rob & Miki you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate a man who loved you all very much! He will be forever in your hearts. Now he will watch over you all from heaven! Remember how many lives Bob touched, we all have fond memories!
Michelle
Bob you were a wonderful and loving friend to me and a host of others. You will surely be missed but not forgotten as you will live on in ALL our hearts. Bob your with God and your not suffering any longer. I ask that God give your family the comfort they need during this time. Love ya guy.
I was so heartbroken to hear of Bobby’s passing. I knew he had been sick & just thought of him on Monday afternoon, & was going to try to contact one of you to see how he was. He had been in my thoughts & prayers since I had heard about him being sick. My heart felt condolences are with you Dawn & Jimmy & Mikki & Robbie, to Steve & Marcy & the girls, to Dave & Christine & his family & to Randy. Also if you like you can call me anytime, Mike & Bruno & Crystal all have my number if you have theirs, if not email me anytime. Love Aunt Deb
Bob will be missed as friend to our family as well as his to his Gliding Stars Family.
Dear Dawn, Robert, James and Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a wonderful man and iI was honored to know him. I wish I was there for you in person, but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have a patron form right on my desk and Bob will be in the Gliding Stars program in memory. He was such an important part of our group for so long, and he will be missed.
Love and prayers, m.j. key
Dawn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man. His involvement in Gliding Stars will be missed. You are in my prayers.
Chris Golanka
Dawn & family
I was sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a great guy & I enjoyed all of your company. Alleghany camping was so much fun and will always remember it. take care,
Cathy
Dear Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The death of a loved one is never easy. I find comfort in the scriptures, were it speaks of a time when those lost ones will “come out of the memorial tombs”, (John 5:28 & 29), what a blessing for us to look forward too, when we can see them again……..
I’m so sad to hear of Bobby’s passing. My heart goes out to all of you. I have many fond memories of Bob from back in the day. Just wanted you all to know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
i saidgood bye to you Christmas i know in my heart your in a much better place. I will never forget thefun times we had. 28 yearsi
love as if it was yesterday.The kids and i will be fine. Till we meet again Bob you will always be with us.I know you will always be watching over us. Love YOU With all my heart
Steve and family- I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. I will keep your family in my prayers and thoughts. Reggie.