ELIZABETH M. NOWAK

APRIL 29, 1932 - SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Nowak, 89 years old, daughter of Margaret and James Kane, passed on September 13, 2021. Betty was married to Stephen R. ("Bob") Nowak for 70 years celebrating their wedding anniversary on July 4th, Independence Day. Betty always said that the firework displays were for their anniversary celebrations.

Betty worked at the Fox Chase Cancer Center until she retired in the mid 1990's. Betty is survived by her husband Bob Nowak. Their 3 children: Lisa Zimmaro ( Gary Zimmaro), Steve Nowa k, Janet Marhevka ( Joe Marhevka). Grandchildren: Nicholas Tusman , Dan Zimmaro ( Ik umi ), Rachel Zimmaro (Zach Woomer ), Alexandra Helland ( Eric Helland ), and Daniel Walz , Jr. and 3 great-grandchildren: Hailey Helland , Maxine Helland and Makoto Zimmaro.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Saturday, September 18, 2021 a t Edward J. Petner Funeral Home(family owned and operated) located at 6421 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135 from 9:30-10:30 AM. Memorial Service to begin at 10:30 am at the Petner Funeral Home at 10:30 AM. Lunch will be followed at a local restaurant afterward.(announced after service).

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Betty's name to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, Attn: Office of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 or online at Foxchase.org