Ruth A Clarke Ruth A. Clarke, 93, entered eternal peace on Thursday, January 22, 2015,with her children at her side. Ruth was born in her family home on January 17, 1922, in Richmond Hill,NY, the daughter of John and Amelia Sausele. She graduated from Richmond Hill High School in 1940 with honors. Then she eagerly took off to Manhattan to work in Manufacturers Bank and Chase National Bank. During World War II, Ruth worked as an executive secretary for Sperry Gyroscope in Lake Success. After 18 years as a stay-at-home mother and wife, Ruth reentered the workforce as an assistant inthe School and Library Section of Doubleday, Garden City, L.I. Upon retiring from Doubleday, Ruth continued to work part-time at the Dime Savings Bank until she was 71. Ruth certainly had a strong work ethic! While living in Wantagh, NY, she volunteered her time as the Treasurer for the Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church Women's Fellowship. Ruth was a wonderful gardener. Her green thumb brought beautiful flowers to her home in NY and continued when she retired to Florida. Ruth had a kind and gentle soul. Friends and family alike admired her strength and especially her innate kindness. Ruth was predeceased by her parents as well as her brothers Victor, George and John. She is survived by her children and spouses; June (Bob) Day, Bob Clarke, Richard (Ellen) Clarke, and Barbara (Joe) Mastrianni; 8 loving grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Ruth's loving memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Lung