Mary married Thomas Novak on June 6, 1964, who preceded her in death on January 23, 2021.
Mary retired from the Cuyahoga County Public library and helped start the Library Outreach Program in Cleveland. She also worked with the Friends of the Library program in Coshocton. Mary was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and often repaired rosary beads for friends and family. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her family.
Mary is survived by her four children, Timothy J. Novak of Cleveland, Andy (Shelly) Novak of Coshocton, John Novak (Marilus Martich) of Cleveland and Maj. Jennifer N. Dinmore USAF (Ret) of Odenton, Maryland; and five grandchildren, MIDN Ian T. Dinmore USNA, Aleah Dinmore, Jessie Novak, Nick Novak and Joey Novak. She is also survived by Leslie Novak, (mother of Jessie, Nick, and Joey Novak) and sister in law Delores Kreeger.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Thomas Kreeger, as well as her loving husband, Thomas Novak.
Calling hours will be held at Given Dawson Paisley Funeral home from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday, August 6, 2021. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm at the funeral home with Deacon Doug Mould officiating. A Facebook livestream will take place on the funeral home's Facebook page. Burial will take place at South Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mary’s name to the Coshocton County Animal Shelter & HATA, 21755 TR 164, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 or to the Friends of the Library program, 655 Main St, Coshocton, Ohio 43812
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paiselyfh.com.
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