Roslyn Markoff

Markoff, Roslyn, 84, of Sachem Dr., died Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Burton Markoff. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Barnett and Katie (Sirk) Falcofsky, she had lived in Cranston for 15 years, previously residing in Pawtucket. Roslyn was a member of Temple Beth-El, the Jewish Historical Society and a life member of Hadassah. She attended URI. She was kind and loving to all who knew her. Devoted mother of Susan Dressler and her husband Gary of Cranston, Caryn O’Connor of Peace Dale and Nancy Chodak and her husband Alan of Pittsford, NY. Dear sister of the late Etta Jane Schaeffer. Loving grandmother of Allison, Zoe, Adam and Gabe. Cherished great...

Gloria J. Spivack

DATELINE: Warwick Spivack, Gloria J., 86, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront.  She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert L. Spivack. Born in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Hart) Richmond. She had lived in Warwick for 2 years, previously living in East Greenwich and Cranston.   Gloria was a piano teacher, only retiring 2 years ago, homemaker, and community volunteer.  She was a member of the Schubert and Chopin clubs, Hadassah, and Temple Torat Yisrael.  Devoted mother of Elaine Katz and her husband, Daniel, of South Orange, NJ and Robert Spivack and his wife, Rachel, of Gilroy, CA. Loving grandmother of Gabriel Katz and the late Benjamin Katz.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m.in SHALOM...

Gerald “Jerry” Buckbinder

DATELINE: New Jersey Buckbinder, Gerald “Jerry”, 77, of Monroe, NJ, died Friday, February 13, 2015 in New Brunswick, NJ. Born in Pawtucket, a son of the late Louis and Ida (Miezel) Buckbinder, he had lived in New Jersey since 1970. He was a printing officer for the National Park Service in Washington, D.C. for 43 years. Dear brother of Sanford Buckbinder of Providence, RI, Marilyn Solomon of East Brunswick, NJ, and the late David Buckbinder.  Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great- nephews.  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to your favorite charity.  Shiva will be observed in...

Arlene R. Luber

DATELINE: Delray Beach, FL Luber, Arlene R., 83, died unexpectedly, Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Delray Medical Center.  She was the beloved wife of Dr. Robert Luber of Delray Beach, FL.  They were married for 39 years.  Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Martin and Ada (Schwartz) Bernstein, she had lived in Delray Beach, FL for 10 years, previously living in Cranston, RI.  She was a devoted teacher to her students and always made sure they got everything they needed. Arlene was a member of Temple Beth-El, the National Education Association, and Crestwood Country Club. She was an avid golfer, duplicate bridge player, and bowler. Devoted mother of Richard Decof of Coconut Creek, FL, Bethany Decof-Hazlett of San Francisco, CA, and Lee Decof of...

Edwin Gross

DATELINE: Cranston Gross, Edwin, 72, of 271 East St., Cranston, died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Schwartz) Gross.  They were married for 43 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Benjamin and Ida (Rakatansky) Gross, he had lived in Cranston for 43 years. He was a Master Sergeant working full time at the Air National Guard, retiring in 2003.  Edwin was a Viet Nam Era Air Force veteran. He was in the military for 35 years, serving 29 in the RI Air National Guard 102nd AC & W Squad. He was a member of the RI Philatelic Society, serving as a past treasurer.  He was a member of the National Guard Retiree Association, RI Ret. Combat Communications, Temple Am David, and the...