John J. Novak III 67 passed away March 22, 2013 at Hospice at The Chaplaincy in Kennewick, WA after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Margaret "Peggy" Novak of Benton City, sons Warren McCann of The Dalles, OR and Kevin McCann and his wife Mendy of, Dallas, TX. John was the proud grandfather of Callie and Courtney McCann of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by sisters Catherine and her husband Gary Achilles, Philadelphia, PA, Mary Adair, Berlin, MD, brother-in-law Edward Lawfer of Warminster, PA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents John and Catherine Novak of Philadelphia, PA, sister Nora Lawfer of Warminster, PA and one son, Jerry McCann of Benton City, WA.

John attended school in Philadelphia. He joined the army after graduation and served a year in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged he then trained to become an electrician and was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. In 1976 he traveled west to find work and met his wife "Peggy." They settled in Benton City, WA. John retired after a long career with the Bonneville Power Administration. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed going on cruises with Peggy throughout the world.

Friends and family are invited to a recitation of the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 29, followed by Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church, Benton City, WA. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.