Helen Novak
June 16, 1936 ~ February 20, 2025
Born in:
Wickliffe, OH
Resided in:
Geneva, OH
Helen Novak, age 88 and 8 months, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at UH Ahuja Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1936 in Wickliffe, Ohio to Mabel (Buck) and Clarence Bowen. She married Wilbur Novak on January 21, 1956.
Helen was all about family. She loved her children and grandchildren, and was a working mother who devoted everything to her family. She loved to read and has likely read thousands and thousands of books. Helen loved the out-doors, and was a Cleveland sports fan. Helen was thankful for everything, and a strong Christian woman.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Jeffery) Novak-Wilfong; sons, Gary (Katherine) Novak, Daniel Novak, Michael Novak, Richard (Tanya) Novak; 11 grandchildren;15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; parents, Martha and Clarence; brother, Donald Bowen; and sister, Martha Breedlove.
Funeral service will be 12 noon, Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041.
Contributions may be made in Helen’s name to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
Services
Funeral Service: Friday, February 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Behm Family Funeral Homes - Geneva
175 South Broadway
Geneva, OH 44041
(440) 466-4324
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I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother/mother-in-law. She was a great wife, mother, sister & grandmother.
“You can’t Believe what has happened. You feel completely numb.
To think, they were alive yesterday
and now they have …gone
Help me, Lord, through this time.
May I know your mourning
with me in tears, in my loss.
May I somehow sense your comfort
and your presence.
Help me with all the practical
things I need to sort out.
May I know you are with me
in this awful valley of death.
Amen.”
May God Bless Helen & the rest of the family at this awful time of grieving. You will be greatly missed, R.I.P. Helen
Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Wishing you peace and cherished memories. May she rest in loving peace!
Jody Harchalk
Sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She was a nice lady…May she rest in peace.
With sympathy,
Linda & John Riddell