Born on November 11, 1891 in Litmanova, Slovakia, to Peter Žolňak and Eva Vislocky.

Arrived in the USA on July 30, 1913, at age 21, on the ship Kronprinzessin Cecilie sailing from Bremen to New York.

Resided in the Financial District of lower Manhattan, NY, before her marriage, where she was employed as an office cleaner.

Married Leon Novick, a native of Minsk, Russia, on February 10, 1929 in Manhattan, NY, at age 37. They had 2 children: Helen and Peter.

Moved to West 49th street in Manhattan after her marriage, where her husband owned a candy store.

Died on September 18, 1956 in New Brunswick, NJ at age 64.