Obituary of Ruth Y. Shavkin

Ruth Y. Shavkin Ruth Y. Shavkin of the Town of Fishkill entered into rest Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Hudson Haven Care Center in Wappingers Falls. She was 94. Daughter of the late Eli and Zisel Yolis she was born on September 15, 1911 in Soviet Union. She came to the United States as a teen and later met Frank E. Shavkin. She wed Frank in 1940 in New York City; they remained happily married for over twenty years. He precedes her in death, passing on April 15, 1961. Ruth graduated from the Hebrew Technical School for Girls in New York City in the 1930's. She worked for many years after, finishing her career at Castlepoint VAMC in Beacon, working as the secretary for their Chief of Staff; she retired in 1976. Ruth also loved to listen to classical music. Survivors include her son, Steven F. Shavkin and his wife, Diane of Fishkill; grandchildren, Jill and April; great-grandchildren, Eric and Adam; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she is predeceased by her five sisters. There will be no public service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ruth's name to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1400 Rte. 52, Fishkill, NY 12524. Local arrangements are under the direction of Straub Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. To send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.straubfuneralhome.com.