Peter Novak passed away at home, peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the age of 67. Peter was a loving father, grandfather, son and a friend of many. He was born March 17th, 1955 in Kearny, New Jersey to Peter A. Novak & Dorothy N. Novak. As a child, he frequently visited Lacey Township and made it his home when he was older.

When Peter was not watching and cheering on Penn State, you could find him either playing with his grandchildren or appreciating nature. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking part in activities such as skiing, basketball and softball. He had a love for RV-ing and camping. Peter was well known throughout the town as being a generous and humble friend.

Peter was predeceased by his father Peter Novak, sister Patricia Novak and his Uncle Peter Nolan. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Novak; daughter Kelsea Novak-Ginsberg and son-in-law Ryan Ginsberg; his three grandchildren: Elliot, Jaxon and Madilynn; his Aunt Patricia Nolan as well as several cousins.

“Unable are the Loved to die, for love is immortality.” – Emily Dickinson

To honor Peter’s memory, a Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at the Captain’s Inn (304 E. Lacey Rd.) from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, his family requests a donation be made in his memory to David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.