William J. "Bill" Novak

William J. "Bill" Novak, age 78, of Akron, passed away at his home on July 26, 2025.

He was born on August 14, 1946 to the late Richard and Bernice (Hrouda) Novak in Cleveland, OH.

Bill worked as a Computer Engineer for many years before his retirement. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. Bill took great pride in his garden and was a proud member of Cleveland Garden Club. His favorite flower was an orchid. Bill had a passion for stocks and wished he had someone that he could teach.

Bill is survived by his loving girlfriend, Robin Hamilton; siblings, Barbara (Tom) Marzullo, Kathy (Chuck) Huck, Michael (Sharon) and Kenneth (Vickie) Novak; as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and the family is planning for a Celebration of Life service to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/).

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