Edward J. “Ed” Nowak, age 75, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Sunday, November 6, 2022. 

He was born on September 24, 1947 in Blossburg, PA a son of the late Victor and Leona (Makowiec) Nowak. 

Ed attended St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro, PA and enjoyed spending time with his family especially his granddaughter, Sarah, hunting, traveling the roads and canning fruits and vegetables that he picked. Ed loved to meet people and had the ability to talk to anyone.  Sometimes so much that they could not get away!  He served in the US Navy and was a technician for MBL Technical Services. 

Ed was married for 51 years to Bonnie L. (VanNess) Nowak.  Ed is survived by his wife: Bonnie Nowak of Wellsboro, PA, two sons: Eric (Lisa) Nowak of Corning, NY, Ryan (Vi) Nowak of Wellsboro, PA, daughter: Shelly (Rick) Ackerman of Richland, PA, granddaughter: Sarah Ackerman, sister-in-law: Frances Schlappich of McElhattan, PA, nephews: Christopher Nowak and Richard Nowak and his beloved dog Daisy. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 1 to 2 pm at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.  A memorial service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jacek Bialkowski officiating.