Daniel Alan Novak

Oct. 11, 1955 — Dec. 21, 2020 (age 65)

PYMATUNING TOWNSHIP — Daniel Alan Novak, 65, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Monday (Dec. 21) in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Mr. Novak was born on Oct. 11, 1955, in Blue Island, Ill., a son of Robert John and Alice Mary (Gaghagan) Novak.

He was a graduate of Thornton High School, South Holland, Ill., and earned his bachelor's of science degree in engineering from Purdue University.

He was employed by AT&T Services Inc., Lisle, Ill., as a senior manager for the Data Center Operations Infrastructure Team.

He was a member of the Youngstown Ohio Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was a former Bishop of the Chicago Heights (Illinois) Ward.

Daniel enjoyed serving in the church, golfing, visiting his neighbors and above all spending time with his family.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, the former Karen Opsahl, whom he married on Feb. 13, 1983; a stepdaughter, Amy Merchant; a granddaughter, Madalyn Russell, of Pymatuning Township; his father, Robert (Bob) Novak of Lake Wales, Fla.; and brothers Michael (Arlene) of Peoria, Ariz.; Randy (Paula) of Sebring, Fla.; Todd of Chicago and Christopher of Sacramento, Calif.

Daniel was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Mary Novak, and a brother, Timothy Novak.

All services are private. Interment will be at Transfer Cemetery.

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This story was originally published December 24, 2020 at 1:53 PM with the headline "Daniel Alan Novak."