Ruth Blustein

DATELINE: East Greenwich Blustein, Ruth, 88, died Friday, January 30, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Sheldon Blustein. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Nathan and Jennie  (Ettienne) Gilden, she had lived in East Greenwich for 3 years, previously living in Warwick and wintering in Boynton Beach, FL for 15 years.  She was an administrative assistant for the RI Department of Health for 20 years, retiring 28 years ago.  Ruth was a former member of Congregation B’nai Israel in Woonsocket and a former member of Temple Emanu-El.  She was a life member of Hadassah, was an avid knitter, needlepointer, and Mah Jongg player. Devoted mother of Howard Blustein and his wife, Amy, of Cranston, Neal Blustein of South Weymouth, MA,...

David Brandt

DATELINE: Cranston Brandt, David, 84, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at RI Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Shirley (Wilk) Brandt of Cranston for 54 years.  Born in Breslau, Germany, son of the late Max and Julia (Elsner) Brandt, he lived in Cranston for 54 years. He was former owner of Beau James Restaurant and in the restaurant business for 40 years.  David was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, avid golfer and member of Touro Fraternal Association, Temple Sinai, Cranston Country Club, Commander of Jewish War Veterans Post 406, Reback-Winston and past President of RI Jewish Fraternal Association. Devoted father of Richard, Maxine and Karen Brandt. Dear brother of Lilly Flatow and the late Nelly Fine and Heinz Brandt and loving grandfather of Rachel,...

Sandra E. Levine

DATELINE: Cranston Levine, Sandra E., 78, of Cranston, died Sunday, January 18, 2015, in Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Marvin Levine for 58 years.  A lifelong Rhode Island resident, she was a daughter of the late Milton and Bertha (Saunders) Schoenberg. Sandra was a secretary for the Dean of Admissions at Rhode Island College for many years, retiring in 1999. She loved to cook, needlepoint, the beach, bingo and Broadway plays, but most of all she loved her family. Devoted mother of Debra Weissman and her husband, Paul, of Windsor, CT. Dear sister of Anita Bailey of Boynton Beach, FL. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Redwood Chapel at Swan Point Cemetery, Blackstone Blvd., Providence. In lieu of...

Molly Cohen

DATELINE: East Providence Cohen, Molly, 86, of Tockwotton, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Tockwotton. She was the beloved wife of the late Martin Cohen. Born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Irving and Freida (Dolisky) Kahn, she had lived in Warwick for over 60 years before moving to East Providence. Molly was an eligibility technician for the Rhode Island Welfare Office for 15 years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of Congregation Am David. Devoted mother of Kenneth Cohen and his wife Linda of Amherst, MA and Jacqueline Fish and her husband Robert of Providence. Dear sister of Rhoda Mossberg of Warwick and the late Norman Kahn. Loving grandmother of Dara and her husband Barry and Leah. Cherished great grandmother of Layla. Funeral services will be...

Rosella Lila Harriet Shuster

DATELINE: New Bedford, MA Shuster, Rosella Lila Harriet, 82, of 86 Fairway Dr., North Dartmouth, MA, died Monday, January 12, 2014 at home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Howard Shuster. Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Celia (Talon) Klien, she was a lifelong New Bedford resident.  Rosella worked for the city of New Bedford at N. B. High School until retirement.  She was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue.  Devoted mother of Lori Brown and her husband, Ira, of North Dartmouth and Bennett Jay Shuster and his wife, Lori, of New Bedford.  Dear sister of the late Eleanor Sherman and Perry Klien.  Loving grandmother of Perri and her husband, Jeffrey, Julie, Alexa, and Jared.  Graveside services will be held TODAY,...