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Joseph J Novobilski, 82 of Simpson, died Saturday October 5^th peacefully in his sleep at the home he shared with his wife of 56 years Joan (Mayo) Novobilski while under Hospice Care.  Born February 7, 1942 to Joseph S and Nellie (Rushen) Novobilski in Whites Crossing.

Joe was a Fell High School graduate and earned both an Associates and Bachelor’s degree in accounting and worked an illustrious career as a Cost Accountant in all three levels of government.   His pride and joy was all that he created on Tuttle Street in Simpson.  He took equal care of what was outside his home as was inside.  He was an active member of St. Michael’s Parish Simpson, and its Holy Name Society.  Joe was honorably discharged after serving 6 years with the Pennsylvania National Guard.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four daughters; Teri and husband Michael Buckeye, AZ, Patti Asheville, NC, Gina who moved into the homestead to help care for her father full time, and Barb and husband Chris Waymart ; a brother John Novobilski and wife Lorraine Carbondale; Sister in Law Carol VanDuser, Florida, Grandchildren Amanda (Josiah), Emily (Paul), Liam, Kelli, Olivia (Jay), Collin, Cora (Peyton), Christopher (Skylar) and Morgan; 7 great grandchildren in Arizona, countless nieces and nephews that he loved dearly as well as lifelong friends that helped make him the man he was.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Catherine Turonis, Vernoica Kielar, and infant sister Nellie; Brother in laws Pete Turonis, Paul Kielar, Don VanDuser, Rich Mayo; Son in laws Jerry Slick, Bill Gilday, and in-laws Al and Doris Mayo.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Thursday October 10^th in  Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, St. Rose of Lima Church, 6 North Church St., Carbondale. Interment with military honors will be in Our Mother of Sorrow Cemetery, Greenfield Township. Family and friends may call Wednesday October 9^th from 5 – 8pm at the Joseph W  Scotchlas Funeral Home, Inc. 621 Main Street Simpson.

For directions or condolences visit: www.scotchlasfuneralhome.com