Helen Novak, age 88 and 8 months, of Geneva, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at UH Ahuja Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1936 in Wickliffe, Ohio to Mabel (Buck) and Clarence Bowen. She married Wilbur Novak on January 21, 1956.

Helen was all about family. She loved her children and grandchildren, and was a working mother who devoted everything to her family. She loved to read and has likely read thousands and thousands of books. Helen loved the out-doors, and was a Cleveland sports fan. Helen was thankful for everything, and a strong Christian woman.

She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Jeffery) Novak-Wilfong; sons, Gary (Katherine) Novak, Daniel Novak, Michael Novak, Richard (Tanya) Novak; 11 grandchildren;15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; parents, Martha and Clarence; brother, Donald Bowen; and sister, Martha Breedlove.

Funeral service will be 12 noon, Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway Road, Geneva, Ohio 44041.

Contributions may be made in Helen's name to the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Rd., Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com