Janet Helen Novak
October 17, 2020
Janet Novak of Hatfield, Pa died on Saturday October 17, 2020. Janet lived in Hatfield for 44 years but she had been residing in a nursing home facility for the last two years of her life. Janet passed away peacefully in the nursing home she resided in Saturday afternoon.
She was born on February 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pa and is the daughter of William and Edna Neil. Janethad only one sister, Barbra. Janet grew up in Logan Philadelphia and graduated from Olney high school in 1960.
Janet married her wonderful husband on February 1, 1963. They have been married for 57 beautiful years. Janet is the mother of 6 awesome children and grandmother of 7 beautiful grandchildren.
Janet worked many jobs throughout her life. She worked in retail, in flower shops, in a nursing home but her biggest accomplishment was when she opened up a daycare center within her home. She was so proud of this daycare and loved every second of working with children and watching them grow. She worked in her daycare that she named happily The Novak Family Daycare for 15 years before she retired. Janet sadly developed dementia which allowed her to no longer be able to work.
Janet was an avid gardener and loved being outside in her gardens. She loved flowers and everything about nature. She planted the most beautiful flowers and trees around her home.
Janet also enjoyed listening and dancing to music. She absolutely loved all kinds of music. You could always hear her singing or see her dancing all around the house. Music was something that always made her feel better and put a big smile on her face.
Janet was a beautiful woman inside and out. She had the biggest heart and kindest soul. Janet’s biggest achievement in her life was her family. Family means everything to Janet and she was so very proud to have the best family she could ever hope for.
Janet was survived by her husband, Edward Novak Jr of Hatfield and her children, Ed Novak of Lansdale, Lynn Novak of Hatfield, Jennifer Christman of Auburn and her husband Peter, Kelly Yeaney of Douglassville and her husband Robert, and Danielle Novak of North Wales. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Rebecca Nowicki ( Fiancé Kyle), Cody Nowicki, Kayla Novak, Leah Novak, Lauren Novak, Zachary Cairns, and Robert Yeaney Jr. Janet is also survived by a sister-in-law Delores Horohov.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edna Neil, her sister Barbra McCall, and her most beloved son, William Brian Novak.
Janet Novak’s funeral service will be held on October 24, 2020. The family will receive relatives and friends from Noon to 1pm with a service beginning at 1pm.
The service will be held at Simcox-McIlavine funeral home located on 532 East Maine Street in Lansdale, Pa 19446.
After doing some searching on facebook, I just found out Janet has passed. My older kids went to JJs house, as they lovingly called her. She took such great care of my kids when they were newborns up to when my oldest got into kindergarten. I remember driving Janet to Lebanon to see her granddaughter after her son passed. She was so happy and excited to see her. I remeber her daughters Danni and Becky and thier boys, zack and bobby. My heart is so sad to hear she is no longer with her family. Over a year and a half later. She was such a wonderful caregiver. Wishing her family love, peace and many many memories
thank you for your kind words, this is her daughter lynne, we miss her beyond words. mom fought the bravest fight against dementia, she fought untill she could not anymore. we all miss her so very much and thank you again for your kind words, she truly is our hero and angel in heaven
I am so sorry to hear of Janet’s passing. My condolences to the family. Janet was such a nice and friendly person. I miss our chats during my lunch break. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Rest easy Janet, you will be missed.
Mom, You were the heart and soul of our family. You loved each and every one of us and did the best that you could to raise us right. I can’t thank you enough for being the best mom a kid could ask for. You taught me everything I know. I am who I am today because of you Mom. You gave me strength and wisdom to fight the battles I had to fight. You gave me guidance and courage to live the life I wanted to live. The only thing you didn’t teach me Mom was how to live without you. I miss you more than words can express. I know you will be with me every day for the rest of my life. You will be the light when I see dark. You will lift me up when I am down. I will look for you in the rainbows Mom🌈 I love you for forever. Fly with the Angels and Dance with the Stars⭐️🕊😇❤️
Mom I know you are in a better place. Knowing that eases the sadness of not being able to hug you . You were not only my mom but my best friend . You were always there when I needed encouraging or just a pat on the back saying everything will be ok. I ove you more than anything in this world and you will always be in my heart. Till the day see each other again. God added a beautiful new angel to heaven.
Mom, you will be forever missed. A piece of my heart died with you, I know that your in a better place with no more pain and suffering, I hope your in heaven dancing and singing as you plant that beautiful garden, until we see each other again, I love you beyond words
Sending my deepest condolences to you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to the Novack Family. Janet was a sweet woman who loved her family very much. She and I often chatted, catching up while we worked outside in our yards. It was sad when she became ill. She was blessed to have a family that loved her deeply. Miller Place will not be the same without her.
thank u mrs peck it means so much
I did not know Janet personally but always heard the most wonderful stories of her via her daughter, Jennifer. She always described her mother as such a lovely person, full of personality and much dedicated to her family. I pray her family finds peace in knowing she is now an angel watching over them… Jennifer, I wish I had the right words, just know that I care and am thinking of you during this difficult time ❤️
mom, you have always been my inspiration, even though you had many struggles in life you never gave up including fighting this horrible disease, my life will never be the same without you in it but i will carry you in my heart till i see you again,you are my inspiration and my hero and i am so proud to be your daughter, i love you to the moon and back
I didn’t know Janet personally. I knew her through her daughter Danielle. Danielle loved her mom with all her heart. Janet was a beautiful mother, grandmom, and friend to all that knew her. May Janet rest in peace and be an angel looking over her family til they meet again.
Mom, I love you so much and I am so heart broken that I did not get to say goodbye. You were my inspiration throughout life and helped me become the person I am today. I thank you for all you did and sacrificed for all of us to give us the best of everything. I know you are smiling down on all of us and proud. You will be in my heart and with me everyday until we meet again.❤️❤️❤️
Our deepest sympathies to you , Kelly and your family. Soo very sorry on your loss. God Bless.
Thank you very much, I’m beyond heartbroken