Obituary of Barbara W Novotni

Barbara W. Novotni, age 75 of Glen Mills, PA died peacefully on February 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving children at home. Born to the late Louis & Geraldine Marie Okuly Whitefield in New Brighton, PA, she was a longtime resident of Concord Twp., PA. Mrs. Novotni taught 2nd grade with the Garnet Valley School District for 37 years retiring in 2008. She was a member of the Elam U.M. Church where she once was very active. Barbara enjoyed summers in Avalon, NJ and after her retirement, she enjoyed traveling. Her passion however was her children and the children that she taught for many years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John J. Novotni who died in 1990 and 2 brothers, Alfred & William Whitefield. She is survived by 3 loving children, Sandra K. Deets, Scott (Amanda) Teaf & Susanne L. Fleming, a brother, Jan E. (Karen) Whitefield, Stepchildren, John Novotni Jr., Judy Novotni, Linda DiVico & Kenneth Novotni, grandchildren, Adrian, Malcolm, Morgan, Dylan, Josh & Margot, and a great grandchild, Everly Nicole. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 29, 2016, 6:00-9:00PM and also Tuesday, 10-11AM at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Garnet Valley, PA followed by funeral services at 11:00AM. Interment Private. Donations in her memory may be made to Concordville Ambulance Corp., 854 Concord Rd., Glen Mills, PA 19342 or Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Dr., Ste. 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9667.