Mayer, Howard M., 95, died Monday, July 20, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith (Daly) Mayer. Born in Brooklyn, Ny, a son of the late Edward and Leah (Chefer) Mayer, he had lived in Providence for 4 years, previously living in Sanibel Island, FL. He was the owner of Carpet World in Bridgeport, CT, retiring 33 years ago. Howard was a proud Sargent in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Providence; Temple Bat Yam, Sanibel Island, FL; Temple Judea, Fort Myers, FL; and Temple Beth El, Fairfield, CT. He graduated Stuyvesant High School, Manhattan, NY.

Devoted father of Jonathan Mayer and his wife, Maureen, of Wesley Chapel, FL and Cantor Brian Mayer and his wife, Cantor Lynn Torgove, of Providence. Dear brother of the late Gary Mayer. Loving grandfather of Eric, Katie, David, Raphael, Daniel, Jonah, and the late Ryan. Cherished great grandfather of Grayson, Maverick, Franklin, Julian, and Morgan.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. in Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence. Shiva will be observed at 62 Westford Rd., Providence with Minyan Wednesday, 8:15 p.m., Thursday 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m., Sunday 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday 7:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to The HaZamir Fund, c/o Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 or Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Ave., Providence, RI 02908.

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Shatz, Elaine S., 83, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Bayview at Scalabrini in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Franklin B. Shatz for 36 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Murray and Irene (Sock) Cohen she had lived in West Warwick for 29 years, previously living in Warwick for 27 years. Elaine is a graduate of Bryant College in 1962; She was a former operations administrator with Citizens Bank. Elaine was a devoted member of the former Temple Am David. Elaine lived a peaceful life, but she read often, she often told her family that reading was an opportunity to take her mind on adventures from the comfort of her home.

Devoted mother of Laurie Roles, her husband Keith, of Coventry and the late Steven Shatz. Dear sister of Harvey Cohen, his wife Penny, of Lunenburg, MA. Loving grandmother of Sean, his wife Tayla, and Bethany.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA  22116-7023 or the Alzheimer’s Association: RI Chapter,  245 Waterman St #306, Providence, RI 02906.

Kasten, Ruth L., 79, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 while on vacation in Kamiah, Idaho. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Kasten (Z”L) and later, the cherished partner of Bob Feldman of Framingham, MA. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Licht) Rahm (Z”L), she had lived in East Greenwich, RI for 51 years.

Ruth was Controller of Pilgrim Title Insurance Company in Providence, RI for many years, cutting back on hours more recently, but never quite managing to fully retire.

Nothing was more important to Ruth than family. She spent happy days preparing for big family gatherings, and the harder it was to fit everyone in her home, the happier she was. Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day were her favorites, bringing her so much joy to get the entire extended/blended (always her words) family together.

She lived every moment for her grandchildren, and would do (and did) absolutely anything for them. Plans were arranged around every special occasion. She refused to miss a single one, and cherished every moment she spent with them. Ruth loved to travel, and was always excitedly planning her next adventure. She loved to hike, take walks, and stay active and moving all the time. She loved the theatre, whether taking trips to New York with her grandchildren (where she also loved showing them where she grew up), organizing big family groups to see shows at PPAC, or watching her grandchildren onstage and behind the scenes.

Devoted mother of Adam Alper and his wife, Kim Sinclair, of Randolph, MA; Jen Zinno and her husband, Matt, of Sharon, MA; Sheryl Caissie and her husband, Brian, of Alva, FL; Larry Kasten and his wife, Jill, of Worcester, MA; and Susan Abrahams and her husband, David, of Austin, TX. Dear sister of Alan Rahm of Sewickley, PA and Maxine Solomon of Raleigh, NC. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Jacob, and Aster Zinno; Daniel Caissie and Sarah Lewis; Joshua, Hannah, Avery, and Levi Kasten; Samuel and the late Harry Abrahams (Z”L). In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness or The Providence Performing Arts Center.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the Priest Chapel in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888 at 11:00 a.m. Shiva is Monday, 7/13, 3pm – 7pm at her home, 95 Fry Brook Drive, East Greenwich, RI, and Tuesday, 7/14, 4pm – 8pm at her daughter Jen’s home, 23 Grape Shot Road, Sharon, MA..

Goldstein, Burton W., 94, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Fay Goldstein. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Sadie (Blazer) Goldstein, he was a lifelong Providence resident. Burton was the owner of the former Goldstein Electric and East Side Electric, retiring after 2000. Burton was a Korean Conflict Navy veteran, serving in Caanes, France. He was a member of Temple Beth-El, Touro Fraternal Association, The Masons: Jenks Lodge 24, and he was also a Shriner.

Devoted father of Brent Goldstein and his partner, Dale Damewood, of Holiday, FL, Estelle Laborio and her husband, Joseph, of Johnston, RI, Pamela Caito of Cranston, RI, and Beth Myers and her husband, Ed, of Lincoln, RI. Dear brother of the late Irvina Katz and brother-in-law of Stephen Petti of Lincoln, RI. Loving grandfather of Fay and her husband, Nick. Cherished great grandfather of Ella.

Funeral services were held Tuesday in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Shiva was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Fay Goldstein Memorial Fund c/o Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. For online condolences, please visit ShalomMemorialChapel.com.

Ernest Kramer Chernick. Former Long-time resident of Providence. Son of the late Faye & Joseph Chernick of Providence, RI and soulmate & life partner of the late Elena Sacks of Warwick for 35+ years. Step father to Jonathan & Marla Sacks and a Grandfather to Amanda, Jeremy, Eliana, Benjamin, and Rachel Sacks.

Graduate of Hope High, Bryant College majoring in accounting but found his niche in his K. C. Insurance Agency for 30 years. Ernie had a mathematical mind and a good head for sought-after advice.

He was a founding member of Crestwood Country Club and a member of Ledgemont and Metacomet Country Club. His final months were spent at Allegro Living in Harrington Park, NJ where he enjoyed card games with his family close by.

Together Ernie and Elena enjoyed worldwide travel. And most importantly, they were a happy loving couple.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick at 11:00 a.m. Shiva is private. All donations in his memory can be made to the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.

Cohen, Pauline Estelle, 93, died on Friday, July 3, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Barry Cohen for 67 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Dr. Harry and Martha (Bezan) Dress, she had lived in Providence, previously living in Cranston and Narragansett. An honors graduate of Hope High School, she worked as a bookkeeper in her youth. She was a life member of Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, the ACBL and a devoted Temple Sinai member. A card shark, Pauline loved tournament bridge all her life. Known by her family as “the General” she was the driving force propelling the whole family through a life of adventure, travel and the best of family times.

Devoted mother of Lawrence Joel Cohen and his wife, Maryann (Sowa) Cohen, Holly Jane Cohen, Mitchell James Cohen, and Sharon Diane Cohen and her wife, Jennifer Zannelli. Dear sister of Jeffrey Dress and the late Samuel I. Dress. Loving grandmother of Benjamin, Edward, Liberty (Devin), and David (Camille). Sister-in-law of Charlotte Cohen and the late Harold Cohen and aunt to Andrew, Peter and Jason.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Swan Point Cemetery, 585 Blackstone Blvd, Providence. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the animal shelter or charity of your choice.

Germain, Karen P., 82, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Johnston with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Germain for 34 years. Born in Albany, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Hittner) Gleckman, after Sarah’s untimely passing, she was raised by her adopted mother, Rebecca (Hittner) Gleckman. Karen attended Hope High School and graduated in 1962; she immediately married and started a family. Her life was dedicated to creating a home in Warwick where she remained for 58 years.

Karen was a devoted dog mom, she gave her love and devotion to many poodles and golden retrievers over the years, none as special as Faith whom she lost in 2019 after 12 love filled years. She was an avid vegetable gardener for many years until she was no longer able to care for her beds. When life slowed down some, she found time to enjoy Days of Our Lives.

Beverly H. Goldberg, 89, formerly Beverly Ann Halpern, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026.

Born to Harry and Katherine (Bergel) Halpern and raised in Rhode Island, Beverly graduated from Classical High School in Providence and later earned her degree from Simmons College in Boston. She dedicated part of her professional life to education, working as a teacher and continuing to substitute teach while raising her family. Her lifelong love of travel later led her to enjoy a part-time career as a travel agent, helping others explore the world she loved so much.

Beverly and her beloved husband, Bernard S. Goldberg, shared 56 happy years together until his passing. Together they built a wonderful life centered on family, friendship, and creating lasting memories.

She raised her family in Cranston, Rhode Island, while cherishing summers in Narragansett, where family gatherings, beach days, and celebrations became treasured traditions. Beverly had a special gift for bringing people together and was known for organizing memorable family parties filled with warmth, laughter, and love.

In retirement, Beverly and Bernie enjoyed spending their time between Narragansett, Rhode Island and Boynton Beach, Florida where they enjoyed golf, social activities, and the company of many dear friends at Hunters Run Country Club.

Beverly was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She maintained lifelong friendships and formed new ones wherever she went. She enjoyed playing bridge and canasta games with her friends, loved social gatherings, and found great joy in spending time with her growing family. As her children and grandchildren grew, nothing brought her greater happiness than being part of their lives and celebrating their accomplishments.

She is survived by her loving children, Alan J. Goldberg and his wife, Amy, of Sharon, Massachusetts, and Nancy Rubenstein and her husband, Gene, of Sudbury, Massachusetts.

She was the proud and devoted grandmother of Jennifer Goldberg, Michelle Fellows and her husband, Matthew, Kenneth Paul, Heidi Rubenstein, and Dana Rubenstein.

She is also survived by her brother, Robert Halpern and his wife, Marcia, of Naples, Florida, and her sister, Marjorie Bean and her husband, Norman, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Beverly will be remembered for her kindness, warmth, vibrant social spirit, love of family, and her ability to make every gathering feel special. Her legacy lives on in the many lives she touched and in the cherished memories shared by her family and friends.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2026, at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920. The family will be observing Shiva on June 29 immediately following the funeral at 13 Browning Drive, Narragansett Rhode Island, and later that day between 7 PM and 9 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Ste 310, Miami, FL 33126  or a charity of your choice.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Bell, age 83, who departed this world on Monday, June 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by her devoted children.

Marilyn’s life was a testament to love, family, and community. Predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Goldie (Flint) Bograd, her sister Barbara Bograd, and her beloved husband, Nathan Bell, Marilyn built a life full of love, friendship, volunteerism, activism, and, most of all, family.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Marilyn moved to the greater Binghamton area and raised her three children, David Bell, Gary Bell, and Rachel (Bell) Fineman. She worked in the advertising department of the Press & Sun Bulletin, where she was known for her remarkable spirit and dedication. After retiring from the newspaper, Marilyn dedicated herself to giving to the community. She ran the gift wrap campaign for Hadassah, volunteered at Chabad, and sat on the executive boards of both Beth David Synagogue and Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton, just to name a few of her accomplishments.

Marilyn was more than a pillar of the local Jewish community. She had a knack for making friends, she loved to laugh, and she had a zest for life. Her greatest joy came in the form of her children and grandchildren, whom she adored. Marilyn is survived by her devoted children: David Bell, Gary Bell, and Rachel and Michael Fineman; her beloved sisters, Joyce Bograd and Suzanne Gilstein; and her treasured grandchildren: Samira (and Erica), Alex, Nosson, Reuven, Gabe, Shaya, and Yonah.

Funeral services for Marilyn will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 12:00 pm, at Beth David Synagogue, located at 39 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905. Following this, a graveside service will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888.

Shiva will start at Mishkon Tfiloh, 203 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906 immediately after the burial, as family and friends gather to share memories and honor her remarkable life. Shiva will be held in two additional locations:

• Marilyn’s home in Vestal on Thursday June 25, 2026 from 8:00-10:00 p.m., and will continue there on Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., and Monday, June 29, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Her daughter’s home in Passaic, NJ on Sunday, June 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., and Monday, June 29, 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that contributions be made in Marilyn’s memory to Beth David Synagogue, 39 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905, as an expression of her enduring spirit within the community she cherished.

Marilyn F. Bell will be dearly missed and forever remembered for her warmth, wisdom, humor, and love. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her

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Prior to living in NewBridge on the Charles, Jerome resided in Lake Worth, Florida, and prior to that, he was a longtime resident of Cranston, Rhode Island.

Devoted father of Richard Lefkowitz and his wife, Barbara, of Boca Raton, Florida, Kim Gottlieb and her husband, Dan, of Westport, Connecticut, Steven Lefkowitz and his wife, Karen, of Needham, Massachusetts, and the late Heidi Lefkowitz. Loving grandfather of Sam and his wife Sydney, Alex, Melanie, Jake, Madison, Mia, Spencer, and Zachary.

Funeral services will be private. Shiva will be observed at 35 Livingston Cr., Needham, Massachusetts, Tuesday, June 23, between 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation or American Heart Association.