Mary K. Novotny

Mary K. Novotny, 87, of Shiprock Road, Willow Street PA, beloved wife of Charles A. Novotny, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Her husband expressed the best 60 years of their lives.
Born in Twin Rocks PA, a daughter of the late Jacob and Bessie Conzo Markovich.
Mary was a pleasure to be around, and an excellent cook.Chuck and Mary did a lot of traveling, seeing most of the lower 50 States, Poland, Hawaii, and Alaska.She was a faithful friend to everyone on Shiprock Road.
Mary had worked at the White Motor Company in Cleveland, OH as a secretary.In 1972, Chuck and Mary moved to Lancaster, getting involved in the Motel business, and until retirement working with insurance companies in fire restoration.
Mary enjoyed dancing (polka), was an excellent flower arranger, and loved gardening.
She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Quarryville, where she was a member of the church committee making Christmas Mice.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by 2 brothers, Louis Markovich, and Jacob Markovich.She was the adopted grandmother to the Ellis family. Also surviving 3 brothers in laws, Steve J., Eugene, and Joseph Novotny.She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Russell and Frank Markovich.
Friends are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 955 Robert Fulton Highway, Quarryville, PA, on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at 10:30 AM. with Reverend Mark Speitel as celebrant.Interment will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Lancaster, PA.Viewing will be held at Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 PM., and on Thursday at the church from 10-10:30 A.M. Please omit flowers, with memorial contributions to Hospice and Community Care, Lancaster, PA, or St Jude's Children's Hospital. www.reynoldsfuneralhome.net.