John Edward Novotney, 59, of Wheeling, WV, passed away Wednesday morning at Stonerise Home Health in Moundsville.
Born on November 10, 1963, in Wheeling, John was the son of Edward Stephen Novotney and the late Marilyn Davies (Wynkoop) Novotney.
John was a proud 1982 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a graduate of West Liberty University. He was an invested enthusiast in the music of many genres, but classic rock from the 1960s-70s was his most favorite. John loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a big Mountaineer fan, and he followed closely his beloved Seattle Seahawks.
Most of all, though, John adored his three daughters, Lauren Wallace (Seth), and twins Emily and Katie Novotney, and his two grandsons, Rhett Robinson and Miles Wallace.
A most kind, generous, and fun-loving man, John was a father, a big brother, a favorite uncle, and a loyal friend. In addition to his children and grandchildren, John is survived by his father, Edward Novotney, his siblings Steven Edward (Michelle) and Marla Jean Sharkey (Michael), nieces and nephews Amanda Eikey, Michael Novotney, Gavin, Rowyn, and Edan Sharkey, stepchildren Randi Shiben, Trace Shiben and Tilynn Holmes, the mother of his twins and dear friend, Tammy Cumpston, Katie’s fiancé, Tyler Robinson, and his fury nephew, Einstein.
A memorial service gathering will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home at 1400 Eoff Street from 6 p.m. until time of service at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, and a Celebration of Life for John is scheduled for July 23rd at Generations Restaurant and Pub in Wheeling from 2-6 p.m. All family and friends are strongly encouraged to attend both gatherings.
Memorial contributions can be made to Catholic Charities at 2000 Main Street in Wheeling.
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