Ruth A. Yadeska, 77, formerly of Albertson, died on Sept. 18, 2000. She was a deacon and elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Mineola for many years. Mother of Richard, Timothy, William and the late Barbara Tambone. Mother-in-law of Cindy, Josephine, Linda and Peter. Grandmother of Laura, Robert, Timothy, Brian and Adam. Arrangements were made by the Cassidy Funeral Home, Mineola. Interment LI Cemetery. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Emily F. Strauch (Green), formerly of Roslyn, died on Sept. 28, 2000. Wife of the late Arthur R. Mother of Arthur Jr. (Betty), Emily Hoffman (Arnold), Conrad (Else), Irving (Jean), Alice Jane Johnson (Harry), Rosemarie Solomito (Sonny), Shirley Ann Coffey (late Robert). Grandmother of 20. Great-grandmother of 28. Great-great-grandmother of three. Arrangements were made by the Roslyn Heights Funeral Home. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's RC Church. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.