Mary Lou Novy Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Lou Novy of Cabot, Pennsylvania, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 2, 2025 at the age of 97. Mary Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Mary Lou has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Garth and Hallie Garth (Smith); her former husband Russell F. Novy; and her brothers, Richard L. Garth and Chet H. Garth.
She is survived by: her husband Paul W. Latham; her daughters, Susan Bell (Bernard), Carol Novy and Mary Beth Novy; and her granddaughters, Hallie and Addie Schmucker. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chicago Botanic Garden: online at https://chicagobotanic.org (select Tribute Donations) or by mail: Chicago Botanic Garden, Attn: Gina, Tributes, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 – memo line: Mary Lou Novy; or P.E.O. - https://www.peointernational.org gift/#donate.
