Marilyn Hoffman

DATELINE: Cranston Hoffman, Marilyn, 88, of 115 Rangeley Road, died Thursday, November 27, 2014, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Jacob Hoffman. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Martha (Dolberg) Manekofsky, she had lived in Cranston for 54 Years. Marilyn was the co-owner and operator with her husband of the former Marbil Cleaners in East Providence for 30 years, retiring 18 years ago. She was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’45. Marilyn was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael and the former Temple Beth Israel. She contributed to many Jewish charities over the years. Marilyn was an avid reader and a lifelong word puzzle solver. Devoted mother of William Hoffman and his wife...

Audrey Bienenfeld Bieder

DATELINE: Warwick Bieder, Audrey Bienenfeld, 88, of Warwick, died Monday, November 24, 2014, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Bernard Bieder for 25 years. Born in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Myron and Irma (Hesser) Benzion, she had lived in Warwick for 25 years, previously residing in Cranston. Audrey was a travel agent with Fine Travel for many years, retiring 20 years ago. She was a member of Temple Beth-El and its Sisterhood and a founder and former member of Temple Sinai. Audrey was a volunteer for Jewish Family Service’s Lifeline Program, the Providence Convention Center and a mentor for Warwick School System. Devoted mother of Linda Cherney and her husband James of Chicago, IL, Steven Bienenfeld and his...

Arline “Bunny” Feldman

DATELINE: East Providence Feldman, Arline “Bunny,” 86, of Tockwotton on The Water, died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Morris Feldman. A lifelong Providence resident, she was a daughter of the late Max and Bertha (Kolodney) Harriet. Arline was the owner of Arline Feldman Interviewing Service and a member of the Board of Licenses for the City of Providence. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El. Devoted mother of Harvey Feldman and his wife, Linda, of West Warwick and Bill Feldman and his wife, Gail, of Cranston. Sister of Grace Hirsch of Florida. Loving grandmother of Lisa Bavaro (Keith) and Carrie Sarro (John). Cherished great grandmother of Andrew, Lauren, Ryan and Avery. The funeral service...

Abbott Walter Dressler

DATELINE: Providence, RI / Jupiter, FL Dressler, Abbott Walter, 77, of Providence & Jupiter, FL, died Sunday, November 16, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Bernstein) Dressler for 56 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Joseph and Sarah (Weisman) Dressler, He was a resident of both Providence, RI and Jupiter, FL. Abbott was an owner and president of the former Colfax Inc. for many years until his retirement in 1999. He was a graduate of Providence Country Day School and the University of Miami, where he was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity. Abbott was a past president of AFOA, past master of Redwood Lodge of the Masons, past chairman of Israel Bonds, an alumnus of Leadership RI, a member of Temple Beth-El and its Brotherhood and a...

Libby L. Brynes

DATELINE: ELSEWHERE Brynes, Libby L., 99, of Horizons East, Boynton Beach, FL, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 at Bethesda Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo Brynes. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Meyer and Mamie Rose (Jampolsky) Jaffa, she had lived in Warwick before moving to Florida 35 years ago. Libby was a graduate of Classical High School, Class of ’33. Devoted mother of Howard Warren Brynes and Eleanor Ann Brynes, both of Boynton Beach, FL. Dear sister of the late Donald and Aaron Jaffa. Loving grandmother of Keith, Mitchell, Lauren and the late Lisa. Cherished great grandmother of Blake, Bryan, Ari, Jared, Alexa, Jacob, Benjamin, Matthew and Marisa. Adored great great grandmother of Leo. Funeral services will be held Friday...