Cynthia Elaine Novak Dies at 73: A Life Marked by Generosity and Grit
Cynthia Elaine Novak, also known as Cindy, passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 73. Born in Akron, Ohio, on September 8, 1953, she was a devoted mother and grandmother to two children and five grandchildren.
Cindy's life was marked by movement, grit, and quiet generosity. She worked multiple jobs throughout her life, including delivering newspapers and working for American Express. In 1987, she packed up her family's belongings into a red Plymouth Volaré and drove from Fort Lauderdale back to Akron, a journey that took four long summer days.
Cindy loved extended-family gatherings and was known for her love of good food, especially palacinkas, thin Central European crepes. She also enjoyed bingo and coffee. Despite facing financial difficulties throughout her life, Cindy remained humble and focused on what truly mattered to her: her family.