Errol Hurwitz, 84, formerly of Cranston, RI and most recently Wellington Fl, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Errol was born in Providence RI June 6th 1942. He was the son of the late Fanny (Phillips) and Charles Hurwitz.

Errol was a graduate of Hope High School and was a self-made entrepreneur who built his business from the ground up, selling tools to mechanics throughout his career. Through hard work, determination, and the relationships he developed along the way, he established a business he could be proud of. Known to friends and customers alike as “EH” he was remembered not only for his successful business, but for his wonderful sense of humor and love of laughter.

Errol was a man of a different generation. He preferred the personal touch over technology, never quite embracing computers or texting.

He believed deeply in the value of spending time with his family. The everyday moments, conversations and time spent together were what mattered most. His family and friends will cherish the memories they made with him and the special place he will always hold in their lives. Errol was surrounded by lots of love during his final year battling vascular dementia.

Errol is survived by his beloved wife Ruth Hurwitz, and his son Steven Hurwitz and his wife Barbra; his daughter Lisa Lepine and her husband, Alan; his grandchildren Jake Bonn and his wife Cayla; Julia Cowman and her husband Rory; grandson Jason Hurwitz, and granddaughter Stacey Hurwitz. His nephew David Grover. He was predeceased by his sister Rhoda Grover and his beloved grandson Dylan Bonn.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly request that donations be made in Errol’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association and the American Heart Association. These organizations support causes that are meaningful to our family, and contributions made in his honor would be deeply appreciated.

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Harold Gadon, 98, of Warwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 04, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Worcester, MA & raised in Providence, RI, Harold was the son of the late Morris and Gertrude (Zeldon) Gadon. After graduating from Hope High School in 1946, he attended Brown University, where he earned a degree with high honors in Industrial Engineering in 1949. In 2024, he proudly celebrated his 75^th college reunion.

Following graduation, Harold joined the United States Navy, serving as a Petty Officer Second Class and was stationed in Newport, RI.

In 1953, Harold met his future wife, Janice Brosofsky. Both had lost their parents early in their childhood cultivating a true love that lasted nearly seven decades. Harold & Janice were beloved for hosting incredible holiday parties and memorable Thanksgiving dinners, bringing family and friends together year after year. Janice passed away peacefully in 2022 with Harold by her side.

Harold was the co-owner of Providence Metalizing, a company specializing in vacuum metallizing, electro plating & high-temperature coating, where he built a successful business and lasting relationships. He retired in 1999, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, integrity and fairness which inspired and created a trustworthy environment with all the employees and customers.

An avid athlete throughout his life, Harold loved his summers swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, and his winters downhill and cross country skiing in the mountains of Vermont.

Harold was a founding member of Temple Sinani for over fifty years, where he served on many boards.

Hal, as his family and friends called him, had a true passion of giving back to the community after he retired. The lifelong Rhode Islander loved volunteering at the Cranston Library and AARP, where he became a certified tax assistant, helping over 1,000 Rhode Island residents help file their taxes. He was known for being available at all hours, and earning the nickname, “The Tax Man”. Harold also served on the Save the Bay Board which was awarded recognition by Attorney General Patrick Lynch & Arleen Violet.

Family was at the heart of who Harold was. From birthday parties and graduations to the cherished annual Cape Cod and Mount Snow trips, Hal never missed an opportunity to see and celebrate his children and grandchildren. He took immense pride in each of them and treasured every moment spent together.

Harold was a devoted father and is survived by his three children: Charles Gadon and his wife Joanne of Old Saybrook, CT; Jane Breslau and her husband Howard of Needham, MA; and Brenda Lewis, and her husband Michael of East Greenwich.

He was the loving grandfather of Jake, Robert, and Alice Gadon, Mitchell and Max Breslau, and Gianna and Nick Cusano.

He was a dear brother to the late Ireene (Haskell) Ozer of Worcester, MA, Herman (Natasha Josefowitz) Gadon of La Jolla, CA and Joseph (Gail) Gadon of Minneapolis, MN. He is survived by his brother-in-law Alan Brosofsky, his wife Diane and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. 

Harold’s infectious laughter and warm smile that made every room brighter will be dearly missed. To know him was to love him.

Harold lived his life to the fullest with strength and never-ending determination, generosity, humor, work ethic, optimism, and unconditional love. Truly a life well lived. He leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on through his family and the countless lives he touched.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagan Ave, Cranston RI. Interment at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. Immediately following interment, all are invited to celebrate his life at the home of his daughter, Brenda Lewis, 5 Rosewood Court, East Greenwich, RI. Shiva will be observed at the same location on Monday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, and Tuesday from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.

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Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Temple Sinai 30 Hagen Ave Cranston, RI  02920   www.templesinairi.org, Tamarisk Assisted Living 3 Shalom Dr Warwick, RI 02886, www.tamariskri.org or a charity of your choosing.

December 17, 1959-October 31, 2026

Scott grew up in Ithaca, NY, where he worked in his family’s pharmacy and grew to love healthcare. During his childhood, he played several sports, competed in swimming and tennis, skied often at his beloved Greek Peak and played percussion. He attended Hamilton College where he studied the sciences and enjoyed ceramics, discovering his manual skills and creativity. He did winter terms in Vienna and Israel and was a brother of Chi Psi Fraternity. Following his undergrad, he attended SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry. Scott then did his General Practice Residency at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. In 1989, he completed his Post Doctoral Degree in Periodontics at Boston University.

Toward the end of his program at BU, he met the love of his life, Lisa on a rooftop overlooking the Charles River. Their common love of skiing and racquet sports brought them to their first date on a tennis court. Before long, they were living together in Foxborough, MA, while Lisa was working in group ski travel, which afforded them many travel opportunities. Scott joined the oldest periodontal practice in Rhode Island and they married in 1990 at Roger Williams Park. Their first home together was in Cumberland, RI where their son, Maxwell was born. After 9 years, the family moved to East Greenwich and Max attended the Meadowbrook Waldorf School which Scott was always passionate about.

Throughout his life, Scott never stopped moving. He loved any sport with a racquet, snow sports, cycling, yoga, kayaking, swimming and walking beaches and in Goddard Park. Outside of work and sports, he was incredibly social, a lifelong student of history and could have taught it in another life. He and Lisa traveled the world and took joy in the arts, culture,  antiques and nature of everywhere they went. Max joined them on so many of their adventures and learned so much from them. Lastly, Scott was endlessly curious and cherished the wisdom of birds and trees.

Scott was President of Periodontics Inc in Providence and Cumberland. He was a dedicated member of the RI Dental Association, Providence District Dental Society, crossing borders into other district society events. He was a delegate at the RI Dental House of Delegates and countless other related activities. He was also a member of Pierre Fauchard Academy, an active board member at Temple Sinai, member of Touro Fraternal Association, East Greenwich Historical Preservation Society, and was on the committee of the ongoing EG 350 Year celebrations. He was looking forward to getting more involved in the EG Land Trust and several other local causes.

Scott passed away suddenly following complications from an abdominal surgery in spite of his incredible dedication to health, wellness and clean living. He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, optimism, modesty and dedication to his family. He is survived by Lisa, his loving wife of 36 years and his recently married son, Maxwell, daughter-in-law Erika, of Bloomington, IN, his brother Greg and wife Anne of Hendersonville, NC and several treasured aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Private shiva and burial. Celebration of life will follow in spring at a locally historic venue.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Meadowbrook Waldorf School, The Conservation Law Foundation (RI Chapter), Trinity Repertory or The Gamm Theater in his memory.

Horovitz, Jeffrey P., 64, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at his home in Cranston with his loving family by his side. He was the high school sweetheart and husband of Kathleen (McHugh) Horovitz for 15 years. The beloved son of the late Adrian and Deborah (Berman) Horovitz. Jeff attended and graduated from Cranston West High in 1980. He received his higher education at UNC: Santa Cruz and Rhode Island College.

Jeff served in the United States Marines and, following the events of September 11, 2001, re-enlisted and continued his service in the Army Reserves, completing a tour of duty in Iraq. He left the military as a disabled veteran in and turned his focus towards the nonprofits that directly impacted his community. For over 11 years, Jeff and Kathy volunteered with Meals on Wheels, and he later joined the Touro Fraternal Sunshine Committee. He was a Mason and a member of the Jewish War Veterans.

Jeffrey was a devout family man who dedicated his time to cultivating healthy bonds and enjoyed diving into hobbies. When he wasn’t sure how he could accomplish a certain goal, whether woodworking or contracting, he attended YouTube University to learn the necessary skills for the job at hand. Jeff spent his spare time golfing with his Touro brothers and Foster Country Club family.

Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; his ex-wife and dear friend, Lisa. Devoted father of Jacob Horovitz, his wife Cameron, Joshua Horovitz, Corinne Bergevine, and her husband Joseph. He was the loving brother of Amy Panzer, her husband Andy.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI. Burial will be held at the RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to HopeHealth Hospice, 1095 North Main Street, Providence, RI.

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Dr. Cecile Ibrahim of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30, 2026.  She was the beloved wife of the late Ismail Jassim, M.D.

Born in Baghdad, Iraq, Cecile was the cherished daughter of the late Ibrahim Tarzi and the late Lulu Cohen Tarzi. A trailblazer in her field, she graduated from the Medical University of Baghdad, Class of 1948. She was the only woman in her graduating class.

Committed to the highest standards of pediatric care, she pursued advanced specialty training in London, England, studying at the Institute of Child Health at Great Ormond Street Hospital and North Middlesex Hospital. She earned a Diploma in Child Health (D.C.H.) from London University.

In 1964, Dr. Ibrahim immigrated to the United States with her husband and her daughter, Sana. First living in Cleveland, she was appointed a teaching and research fellow in Pediatrics at the Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital. While in Ohio, she served on the staff at Case Western Reserve University and generously volunteered her time to the Head Start program in Cleveland.

Dr. Ibrahim and her family relocated to Rhode Island in 1968. She initially worked in the Pediatric Department at Roger Williams Hospital and completed a part-time fellowship in the Pediatric Allergy Department at Rhode Island Hospital. In 1975, she opened her private practice in pediatrics, serving local families with deep dedication. Her patients were always her top priority—she was available to them at all hours and she was much loved for her kindness and compassion.

In 1976, she and her family shared the proud moment of becoming United States citizens.

A board-certified specialist of the American Board of Pediatrics, she was a proud member of the Iraqi Medical Association, the Rhode Island Medical Society, and the American Medical Association. She retired from her medical practice in 1990, leaving behind a lasting legacy of healing and care.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Sana J. Greene and her husband James of Cranston. She leaves behind her brother, Shafiq Darzi, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Anwar Tarzi, Nazhat Tarzi, Naji Tarzi, and Abdullah Tarzi.

The family is grateful for the services of Beacon Hospice Care and Concord Home Care.

Graveside services are going to be held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Ibrahim’s memory can be made to IN-SIGHT (nonprofit vision rehabilitation), 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02888, or online at in-sight.org. Shiva will be private.

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Paul Richard Miller, beloved son of the late George and Sarah (Collin) Miller, passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 83. He was the devoted husband of Linda Miller, doting father of Robyn Miller-Tarnoff and Jessica Miller, supportive father-in-law to Howard Tarnoff and Dr. Andrew Schwartzman, and proud Papa to Maya, Aviva, Jack, and Casey.

Paul was a dedicated family man, a successful businessman, and an all-around good sport. Generous with his time and money, he was the consummate people person who told corny jokes and made friends wherever he went.

For over 40 years, he led the Miller Box Company in Warwick in partnership with his brother, Barry Miller. Paul managed the office and Barry ran the factory. When asked what he enjoyed most about his career, Paul cited the people. He had lunch with Barry nearly every day and loved working closely with his nephews, Henry and Eric Miller, as well as his colleagues and customers.

Paul’s wife Linda was the love of his life. They were married for 55 years. When he initially met her at a party, he claimed to be an airplane pilot in order to impress her. When Linda’s father said he’d never heard of a Jewish pilot, Paul confessed that he actually sold boxes and promised never to lie to her again.

Paul loved sports in every way, shape, and form. In addition to being a lifelong Red Sox and Patriots fan, he was an avid tennis, skier, and softball player and a member of the Redwood Lodge softball team. When Paul’s MS progressed and he could no longer run, he pivoted to dog racing. Paul raced greyhounds at Lincoln Greyhound Park, often naming the dogs after his family and friends, including Sarah M (after his mother) and Mimi’s Gem (after his mother-in-law), both of which were major champions.

Paul cheered on his daughters at all of their games and stepped up whenever a coach or team sponsor was needed. While he loved to win and jokingly shared advice like “If in doubt, call it out,” he was known for his good sportsmanship and fair play. When one of his teams fell short, he’d say “We’ll get ‘em next time” and then take everyone out for ice cream or Del’s lemonade.

Paul served on the board of Temple Sinai and called bingo numbers to raise money for the temple. He also led a boy scout troop of young adults with developmental disabilities. He sometimes brought his daughters along on the troop’s outings, modeling how to treat everyone with respect.

Paul loved music. He played the recorder (which he called the doodah) and taught his family silly songs and limericks from his days as a counselor at Camp Jori and fraternity brother at URI.

Paul had a kind word and smile for everyone and was able to see the best in people. His passing will leave a huge hole in our hearts.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at noon at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston. Shiva will be held at Tamarisk Assisted Living, Wed, Oct 28 6-8pm, Thurs, Oct 29 6-8pm, Fri, Oct 30 1-3pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Paul’s memory may be made to Temple Sinai of Cranston, Rhode Island or MSDreamCenter.org.

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Devoted mother of Andrew Namerow of Providence and the late Michael Namerow. Dear sister of the late Lillian Waldman.

Graveside services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI 02906.

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Medwin, Sondra G., 85, died Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Kent Hospital in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Joel Medwin of 51 years. Born in New Bedford, MA, a daughter of the late Harold and Rose (Hazen) Alberts, she had lived in Cranston for 61 years. She was the owner of Simply Sondra, Ltd for about 20 years, previously she served as an operating room nurse at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and Miriam Hospital in Providence. Sondra was a former member of Temple Sinai and Temple Beth-El.

Devoted mother of Lauri Fine, her husband Keith, of East Greenwich and Steven Medwin, his wife Selen, of Miami, FL. Dear sister of Brenda Korn of Cranston, and the late Norman Alberts. Loving grandmother of Madelyn, Bennett and his partner Caroline, Jessica and Scott. Sondra was also a cherished aunt of Mark and Billie Alberts.

Funeral services will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed at the home of Lauri and Keith Fine, 46 Dagnillo Drive, East Greenwich, RI 02818 on Friday, Oct 23, from 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday, Oct 24, 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10:00 a.m.- 12 noon, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, 11a Blackstone Valley Pl, Lincoln, RI 02865 ; or the Susan G Komen Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036 US

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David Herman Blank, 62, of East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026

Born on May 26, 1964, in Massachusetts, David was the son of Paula Dressler Blank and the late Stanley Blank. He grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, and Broomall, Pennsylvania, and previously lived in Lebanon, New Hampshire, before making his home in East Longmeadow with his beloved family.

David was a dedicated scholar and educator who earned both a Ph.D. and an MBA. As a professor of chemistry, he devoted his professional life to education, sharing his knowledge and passion for science with his students.

Beyond his academic pursuits, David had a deep appreciation for music. An enthusiastic guitar player, music was an important part of his life and a source of great enjoyment. He also loved traveling, exploring new places, and experiencing the world beyond his everyday surroundings and was able to take his bucket list trip to Greece before he got sick.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Natalia F. Blank; his son, Stasha Blank, of New York, New York, and daughter, Leah Blank; his mother, Paula Dressler Blank, of Bedford, New Hampshire; and his sister, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Cannon, of Bedford, New Hampshire; and niece, Alexa Cannon, and nephew, Spencer Cannon. He was predeceased by his father, Stanley Blank.

David’s memory will live on through his family, the students he taught, and all those whose lives he touched.

Graveside services will be held at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick,RI on Tuesday, October 20 at 11:00 a.m. with a Shiva at his late residence in East Longmeadow, from 4-7p.m.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Shir Shalom Congregation, 1680 West Woodstock Rd., Woodstock, VT 05091.