Norma Alexander
DATELINE: Cranston Alexander, Norma L., 83, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Reuben Alexander. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Alice (Yoken) Kastal, she had lived in Cranston for several years before moving to Providence. Norma was a member of Temple Beth-El. She attended the University of Rhode Island. She was active in the Girl Scouts of America. For many years she was an avid square dancer, was a member and sat on the board of directors for the Square and Round Dance Foundation of Rhode Island. Norma also owned her own clothing business in Cranston for many years. Devoted mother of Judith Ferry of Warwick and Richard Alexander and his wife, Leslie, of...
Ruth Russian
DATELINE: Cranston Russian, Ruth, 90, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died December 21, 2015, after a brief illness. Born in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dora Adler and Max Radetsky. Loving wife of the late Louis Russian. Loving mother of Renee Taketomo and her husband, Tosh, Sheila Russian and her husband, Roger Marcus, and David Russian and his wife, Maria Vicens. Dear sister of the late Jack Alter, Florence Phillips and Beatrice Dermer. Loving grandmother of Anastasia and Pam Fujii, Alexander Taketomo, Katherine Taketomo, Karen Marcus, Eva and Alex Kantor, Dylan Russian, and Adrian Russian. Loving great-grandmother of Zephyr Louis Fujii. Long time social worker and supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Human...
Lilly Flatow
DATELINE: Columbia, MD Flatow, Lilly, 94, of Annabel Court, died Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Gilchrist Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudi Flatow. Born in Breslau, Germany, a daughter of the late Max and Julia (Elsner) Brandt, she had lived in Columbia for 9 years, previously residing in Cranston and Providence, Rhode Island. She was an inventory controller for the former Van Dell Corp. in Providence for 20 years, retiring 37 years ago. Lilly was a Holocaust survivor. She was an avid reader and seamstress and loved to knit and crochet. Devoted mother of Frances Scheick and her husband Edward, of Columbia. Dear sister of the late David and Heinz Brandt and Nelly Fine. Loving grandmother of Erin Scheick and her husband Brandon Yoder and Melanie...
Marjorie A. Zarum
Zarum, Marjorie A., 83, formerly of Warwick and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Joel Zarum. Cherished mother of Michael Zarum of Warwick, RI and Ella Zarum of Marin County, CA. Loving sister of the late Jane L. Mayerson, sister-in-law of Dorothy (Zarum) Bookbinder and the late Richard Bookbinder. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late John Marsh and Harriet (Gradwohl) Mayerson. Margie graduated from U.R.I. with Highest Distinction, was a member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Golden Key National Honor Society. Prior to retiring, Margie was a Sociology Researcher at Brown University, Director of Social Services for Evergreen Health Center, a Substance Abuse and...
Anne-Marie Dansicker
DATELINE: Warwick, December 14, 2015 Anne-Marie Dansicker, died Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the age of 63. She and devoted husband Eric Dansicker were married for over 40 years. She was born on the naval base at Bremerton, WA, the daughter of the late William and Marguerite (Hardy) Rondeau; Anne-Marie had lived in Warwick for 26 years, previously living in Cranston. She leaves behind her husband, and two sons, Isaac Israel and David Benjamin. Anne-Marie was a teacher for most of her life instructing in the arts, religion, and public and private education. She earned her Master’s Degree from Johnson & Wales University. Services and Locations Funeral and Graveside Service Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Sinai Memorial Park, 100...