Jacob “Jake” Kornwitz
Kornwitz, Jacob “Jake”, of 175 Deerfield Dr., died unexpectedly Saturday, October 25, 2014, at home. The beloved son of Dr. Norman and Risa (Guttman) Kornwitz, he was a lifelong Rhode Island resident. Jake was a graduate of Skidmore College, Class of ’13 and was attending URI. Dear brother of Jenna Yosefa Kornwitz of Austin, TX. Loving grandson of Arlene Guttman of East Greenwich and Framingham, MA and the late Alfred Guttman and Jacob and Rose Kornwitz. He loved his pet labradoodle, Ziggy. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the ASPCA, 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI 02915. Funeral services were private. Shiva will be observed at his late residence Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 and Friday 3-5 p.m. For online condolences, please visit...
Avis Young
DATELINE: West Palm Beach, FL Young, Avis, 87, died peacefully Monday, October 20, 2014. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel Young and the loving daughter of the late Frank and Elsie (Kornstein) Swartz. Avis was born in Providence where she lived most of her life until moving to Delray Beach, FL. Avis was a life member of Hadassah and Temple Emanu-El. Devoted mother of Sherri Noon and her husband, David, of Needham, MA and Rhonda Weisberg and her husband, Lee, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Dear sister of Lorie Litsinger and her husband, Richard, of Boca Raton, FL. Loving grandmother of Melissa and her husband, Ian, Matthew, Jillian and her husband, David, Billie and her husband, Cory, and Jody. Cherished great grandmother of Levi, Rachel, and Meirav. Funeral...
Joan R. Konopky
DATELINE: Cranston Konopky, Joan R., 79, died Thursday, October 16, 2014 at Cedar Crest. She was the beloved wife of the late Marvin Konopky. Born in Brookline, MA, a daughter of the late Casper and Ethel (Fader) Levine, she had lived in Cranston for over 50 years. Joan loved to dance as a child, becoming involved with ballet. She was also an avid Red Sox fan. Devoted mother of Kenneth Konopky and his wife, Sandra, of Midlothian, VA and Beth Lewis and her late husband, Daniel, of Cranston. Loving grandmother of Amber, Evan, and Ryan. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 275 Westminster St.,...
Norman Max
DATELINE: South Kingstown Max, Norman, 95, died Friday, October 17, 2014 at South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Gertrude (Konopky) Max. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Harry and Katie (Konisky) Max, he had lived in Warwick for over 20 years, previously living in Pawtucket. He was the former owner of Rex Supply Co., Pawtucket for over 25 years, retiring in 1992. Norman was a WW-II Army veteran, serving in the Philippines. He was a former member of Congregation Ohawe Shalom. Devoted father of Willi Tetelbaum of Narragansett and Stanley M. Max of Scarborough, ME. Dear brother of the late Leo Max, Sidney Max, Ruth Fain, and Fay Levin. Loving grandfather of Jodi and Lisa. Cherished great...
Elwin M. Rosenbaum
DATELINE: Cranston Rosenbaum, Elwin M., 91, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Kent Regency. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Rosenbaum. They were married for 66 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Ruth (Cohen) Rosenbaum, he had lived in Cranston for over 57 years, previously living in Providence. He was co-owner of National Trading Company, retiring in 2003. Elwin was a WWII Army veteran, serving as an airborne paratrooper in Germany. He was a member of Temple Beth-El and Providence Fraternal. He was an avid golfer. Elwin was active in coaching children’s sports teams. Devoted father of Barbara Rosenbaum and her husband, Paul Levitt, of Providence and Steven Rosenbaum and his wife, Dr. Sara, of Newport. Dear brother of the...
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