Dorothy Novak (nee: Tratnyek), age 91, passed away October 13, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1930 in Akron and was a lifelong resident. Dorothy was a devout Catholic and will be deeply missed by all.
Preceded in death by her husband, William Novak; 8 siblings, Betty, Rosie, Annie, Priscilla, Mary, Andrew, Stephen and Joseph; and son-in-law, Larry Boatright.
Dorothy is survived by her 5 children, Jeffrey (Billie) Novak, Stephanie Boatright, Karen Garrett (Bill Smith), Lisa (Richard) Somerick, and William (Debbie) Novak; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30am on TUESDAY, October 19, 2021 at Prince of Peace Parish, 1263 Shannon Avenue, Barberton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to Mass from 10:30-11:30am at the church. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Akron.
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