Anna Van Kirk (Novakowski) Obituary (1928 - 2014)

VAN KIRK, Anna of Horseheads, NY passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Anna was born on January 29, 1928 in Elmira, NY, a daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Baker Novakowski. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Edwin (Jack) Van Kirk; children, Ed (Linda) Van Kirk, Tom (Julie) Van Kirk, and Sandy (Rick Siglin) Van Kirk; grandchildren, Chad (Brianne) Van Kirk, Stacey (Shawn) Yee, Darcie (Daran) Chapppell; great grandchildren, Makayla, Madelyn, Allison, Ryan; sister, Mary T. Allen; brother, Henry (Mary) Novakowski; several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. Anna was a loving wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She was known to all her family and friends as a wonderful baker and loved to Polka. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13 on Sunday, September 14, 2014 from 5-7PM. Private family service will be held at the convenience of the family at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family respectfully requests that memorials be made in Anna's memory to CareFirst, 11751 E. Corning Rd, Corning, NY 14830 or a charity of one's choice. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed at Anna's Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com