William Novin, 81, Celina, died Feb. 1, 2012, at his residence.

He was born June 5, 1930, in Zeigler, Ill., to Michael and Mary Gulish Novin. On Feb. 19, 1952, he married Patricia Daney, who survives.

Also surviving are children, Meg (Charles) Pearson, Skiatook, Okla., Michael (Stephanie) Novin, Westminster, Colo., and Mary (David) Hone, Celina; siblings, Ethel (Robert) Derkensmeyer, Williston, and Ray Novin, Curtice; and four grandchildren.

Deceased is an infant daughter, Mary Patricia Novin.

He was a 1949 graduate of Clay High School in Oregon, Ohio, and served as a second lieutenant in the 3rd Armored Division during the Korean Conflict. He retired as plant superintendent and manager of quality control from the St. Marys Foundry Company.

Private services will be held with burial following in Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.

Memorials may be made to Grand Lake Hospice.

Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, is handling arrangements. Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.