Obituary of Ruth G. Novak

Ruth G. Novak, 90, a resident of Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and formerly of Kinderhook, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Born July 4, 1929 in Stuyvesant, she was the daughter the late Jacob and Irene (Cripps) Gelhorn. Ruth was a homemaker and a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Stuyvesant. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by 2 Sons, Gary Novak (Janet) of Poughkeepsie and Kenneth Novak (Debbie) of Broadalbin, 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Edmund V. Novak. Private graveside services will be held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Stuyvesant Falls. For those who wish, contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Stuyvesant, NY. Arrangements are with the Raymond E. Bond Funeral Home, Valatie.