Karen M. Novaleski

Karen M. Novaleski, 73, of West Deer Township, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday November 6, 2024. She was born May 11, 1951 in Harrison Township, a daughter of the late Steve and Marcella (Mariotti) Gruchalak. Karen has lived in West Deer Twp. since 1977 and prior to that Cheswick. She worked in accounting for UPMC Burtner, Russellton Medical Center. Karen was a member of Transfiguration Church, Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Russellton. She was a 1969 graduate of Springdale High School and she enjoyed old movies, bird watching, flowers, antique Shop on Rt 8, Wagon Wheel and especially her many friends.

 Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Nicholas J. Novaleski and son Nick J. Novalesky, of Frazer Twp. Also surviving is her brother Russell P. Gruchalak, of Cheswick and nieces and cousins. 

 Visitation 4-8 PM Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Chapel services will be held Thursday at 10 AM in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Twp. VISIT: dusterfh.com