Sophie Marie (Lipinsky) Novack

Sophie Marie Novack, 89, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday at Seton Manor, Orwigsburg.

Born in Schuylkill Haven, Aug. 14, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Mary Gresko Lipinsky.

Sophie was married to the late John S. Novack, who passed away in 1987.

Sophie loved polka and going to the dance halls. She loved hanging out at the local clubs and talking to everyone. Her family would like to extend a special thanks to the wonderful staff of Seton Manor.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Helen Miller, Stella Yarrish, Edward Lipinsky and two infant siblings.

She is survived by her children, John A. Novack and wife, Melissa Levan, Schuylkill Haven, and Mary Ann Romberger and husband, John, Oak Park, Ill.; grandchildren, April Romberger Brislen, Oak Park, Benjamin Romberger, California, and Eric Kiefer, Schuylkill Haven; great-grandchildren, Aiden Brislen and William Romberger; brothers, John, Walter and Constantine "Custy" Lipinsky; sister, Jean Mintz; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. June 3 at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. At the family's request, memorial donations in Sophie's memory may be sent to Alzheimers Association  , South Central PA Chapter, 3544 N. Progress Ave., Suite 205, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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