Paul S. Novak 90, of Elyria passed away Thursday October 25, 2012 at Olmsted Manor Skilled Nursing Center. He was born June 9, 1922 in Butler, PA. Paul served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked for American Standard, Tappan, and Smith & Jones as a Millwright retiring with over forty five years of service. Paul was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, American Legion Post#12, lifetime member of V.F.W. Post #1079, Elyria United Polish Club, Purple Heart Chapter, 83rd Thunderbolts, and was a lifetime member of Disabled Vets. Survivors include his wife of sixty five years; Amelia J. (nee: Koepke), two sons; Rodger P. (Paula) of Amherst, Mark A. (Shelley) of Wellington, eight grandchildren; Kim Barbee (Victor) of Elyria, Tina Frazier (Wayne) of Paige, VA., Michael Novak (Kiki) of Lorain, Matthew Novak of Amherst, Ryan Novak (Stacey) of Huntsville, AL., Lyndsey Novak (Josh) of Plant City, FL, Taylor Novak and Halley Novak both of Wellington, great grandchildren; Victor and Devon Barbee of Elyria, a sister; Helen Howdyshell (Al) of Elyria, a brother; Paul "Junior" (Linna) of Lorain. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Magdaline (nee: Kocolowska) Novak, a sister; Mary Radke, and three brothers; Pete, John and Harry. Friends may call 2-4, 7-9 PM Tuesday October 30, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 12:00 Noon Wednesday October 31, 2012. Rev. Jim Herbolsheimer, Pastor of St. John Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Twp., OH where V.F.W. Post #1079 will provide full military honors. Memorial contributions in Paul's memory can be sent to Louis Stokes VA Medical Center 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 12:00 Noon Wednesday October 31, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 2-4, 7-9PM Tuesday October 30, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio