Jul 14, 2018

Frank “Pap” Novotny of Houston passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 11, 2018, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was the devoted husband to his late wife, Katherine; father to Rebecca; grandfather to Nicole (Jen), Nathan (Allison) and Ryan; and great-grandfather to Aubri and Jaxon.

He was part of the second graduating class at Chartiers-Houston High School.

Pap was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served his country in World War II. A farmer at heart, he came home to work on his family’s farm following the war. Later in life, he became a postal worker and then retired as postmaster from Avella after 28 years.

He loved the local sports teams, especially his grandkids’ softball (Greenleaf trophies), baseball and football teams. A loyal neighbor and member of Canonsburg Senior Citizen Center, he always enjoyed gardening, cooking, listening to music, telling a good joke and discussing history and politics.

Pap helped raise his five grandchildren with love and patience, always having time to answer a question or solve a problem, no matter how small. He never turned down the opportunity to swing them on the swingset or sing a song.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 7 p.m., the time of service, Monday, July 16, in Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546.

To view and sign the family’s guest book, visit www.cremationfuneralcare.com.