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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Marcella Novak
Marcella
Novak
Jan 12, 1936 — Mar 21, 2018
Marcella Novak's Obituary
Marcella Novak, 82, formerly of Monongahela, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Putnam Center, Teays Valley, WV.
She was born in Finleyville, on January 12, 1936, the youngest child of Paul and Catherine (Petrosky) Plinta.
Marcella was a graduate of Monongahela High School, class of 1954 and a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela. She retired from Western Center in 1998 and enjoyed her retirement spending time with her family and friends and volunteering as a Foster Grandparent.
She is survived by three daughters, Denise (Mike) Davenport of Milton, WV, Patty (Nick) Del Zingaro of Purcellville, VA, and Cathy of Finleyville; four grandchildren, Leann Arthur (Chas Holden) of Seattle, WA, Nick Arthur (fiancé Frances Silva) of Santa Monica, CA, Annie and Marissa Del Zingaro of Purcellville, VA; brother, Paul (late Virginia) Plinta of New Eagle; sister-in-law, Janet Plinta of Pittsburgh; her former husband, Edwin Novak of Finleyville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Pauline (late Floyd "Pat") Williams and Mildred (late John) Fabin and brothers, Charles and James (who died in infancy).
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Church, 722 W. Main Street, Monongahela, with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Committal services and inurnment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Please meet at the church 15 minutes prior to service. In honor of Marcella's love of spring, Easter attire is welcomed but not required.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 Second Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387 or VITAS Community Connection, 2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.
She was born in Finleyville, on January 12, 1936, the youngest child of Paul and Catherine (Petrosky) Plinta.
Marcella was a graduate of Monongahela High School, class of 1954 and a member of St. Damien of Molokai Parish in Monongahela. She retired from Western Center in 1998 and enjoyed her retirement spending time with her family and friends and volunteering as a Foster Grandparent.
She is survived by three daughters, Denise (Mike) Davenport of Milton, WV, Patty (Nick) Del Zingaro of Purcellville, VA, and Cathy of Finleyville; four grandchildren, Leann Arthur (Chas Holden) of Seattle, WA, Nick Arthur (fiancé Frances Silva) of Santa Monica, CA, Annie and Marissa Del Zingaro of Purcellville, VA; brother, Paul (late Virginia) Plinta of New Eagle; sister-in-law, Janet Plinta of Pittsburgh; her former husband, Edwin Novak of Finleyville; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Pauline (late Floyd "Pat") Williams and Mildred (late John) Fabin and brothers, Charles and James (who died in infancy).
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Damien of Molokai Catholic Church, 722 W. Main Street, Monongahela, with the Rev. William Terza, pastor as celebrant. Committal services and inurnment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery.
Please meet at the church 15 minutes prior to service. In honor of Marcella's love of spring, Easter attire is welcomed but not required.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation can be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association, 1601 Second Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387 or VITAS Community Connection, 2009 Mackenzie Way, Suite 110, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.
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St. Damien of Molokai Parish
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