Zoltan Etele Novak, 90, of Union Twp. passed away early Sunday morning, November 5, 2023, in St. John's Specialty Care Center, Mars, PA.

Mr. Novak was born October 19, 1933, in Fogaras, Hungary, a son of the late John and Anzelma (Habermann) Novak. After emigrating to the United States in 1950, he graduated from Farrell High School in 1951.

Zoltan enlisted in the U.S. Army and honorably served as a combat medic in the Korean War.

He began working in retail sales as a young man, and during his career, managed several department stores. He ended his career with Treasure Island in New Castle, PA.

Zoltan was a member of the Holy Spirit Parish of New Castle – St. Mary's Church.

An avid baker, he was well-known for his traditional Hungarian specialties, especially cakes, nut rolls, and pies.

His beloved wife of 66 years, Betty Jane (Bordell) Novak, whom he married August 31, 1957, survives at their home in Union Twp.

He is also survived by two daughters, Patty Durbin (Russell), of Unionville, VA, and Susan Lutz (Derrick), of Ellwood City, PA; a son, John Novak, Chicago, IL; seven grandchildren, John, Jeremy, and Jason Novak; Brooke Ware (Donny) and Nick Durbin; and Hailey Crowder and Meghan Crowder; and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, John Novak; and a sister, Margaret Egetoe, both of New Castle.

Calling hours will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday (11-11-23) in J. Bradley Mcgonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.

Military honors will be rendered prior to Mass by the New Castle Area Honor Guard.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Saturday (11-11-23) in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary's Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Aaron Kriss, as celebrant.

Interment: Holy Trinity R.C. Cemetery, Hermitage, PA.