Gladys M. Novack, 76, died at her home in Akron on Monday, January 25, 2010. She was the wife of the late John Novack, who died in 2003. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy Stumpf Priest.

A homemaker, Gladys is survived by four children, ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five brothers and three sisters.

A Viewing will be held on Thursday from 10-11 AM, followed by the Funeral at 11 AM, with Chaplain Glenn A. Beard, Jr. officiating, both at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA. Interment in Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Contributions can be made in Gladys's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences please visit Snyderfuneralhome.com