Published June 20. 2017 12:00AM
Anna Marie Butala Novatnack, 87, of Bethlehem, died June 10, 2017, at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek. Born in McAdoo, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Natishin) Butala. She was the wife of the late William Novatnack for 62 years.
She was a graduate of McAdoo HS.
She worked for ShopWell Markets. She was a medical receptionist until she retired in 1992.
She was a member of Notre Dame Church, Bethlehem, for 60 years; participated in most church events such as the annual carnival and the 55 Club; and was a volunteer at the school and in the lunch room.
She is survived by two sons, Thomas and his wife Melodie of Allentown and Robert and his wife Ellen of Bethlehem; two granddaughters, Jennifer and her husband Jeffery Weaver and Andrea and her husband Jason Strohl; one grandson, Matthew; two great-granddaughters, Riley and Addison Strohl; a brother, Robert and his wife Bonnie; and a sister, Elaine and her husband Francis Shelby.
She was predeceased by two brothers, Andrew Jr. and Joseph.
Contributions may be made to Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Arrangements were made by Connell Funeral Home Inc., Bethlehem.