David Alan Ruth, 60, of Coventry, formerly of Hamden, died August 21. He was the husband of Linda Ruth. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brothers, Richard Ruth, and Larry Ruth and his wife Theresa; his brother-in-law James North; his sister-in-law Judith Weiss; his mother-in-law Irmgard Weiss; and a niece and several nephews.