Carolyn R. Kessler

Kessler, Carolyn R., 72, of 15 Hamden Road, died Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  She was the beloved wife of the late Harold I. Kessler.  Born in Boston, a daughter of the late Samuel and Laura (Lakin) Kaiserman, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. She attended Maimonides School and the former Girls Latin School, both in Boston.  Carolyn was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael.  Devoted mother of Amy Frank and her husband, Michael, of East Greenwich and Jennie Mayhew and her husband, Timothy, of Foxboro, MA.  Dear sister of Sidney Kaiserman and his wife, Merrie, of Duluth, GA.  Loving grandmother of Joshua, Arielle, Jacob, Tessa and Reyna. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100...

Rhoda Hodosh Greenberg-Kenney

Greenberg-Kenney, Rhoda Hodosh, 87, of Killey Ave., died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center.  She was the beloved wife of John Kenney. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Hyman and Julia (Rudolph) Hodosh, she was a longtime resident of Warwick. Devoted mother of Linda Susan Killian of Wilmington, NC, Jeffrey Tod Greenberg of Pawtucket, and the late Howard Elliot Greenberg.  Dear sister of George Hodosh and the late Leonard Hodosh.  Loving grandmother of Holland, Doria, Stephen, Audra, Blaire, Elizabeth, and Stephanie. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Road, Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 N. Main...

Ruth L. Tolchinsky

Tolchinsky, Ruth L., 97, died Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Elizabeth’s Home.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Eva (Youngstein) Labush, she was a longtime resident of Warwick, until recently moving to East Greenwich.  She was a teacher at Wyman Elementary School in Warwick for 26 years, retiring in 1984.  Ruth was a former member of Temple Emanu- El, life member of Hadassah, and the Women Auxiliary at Miriam Hospital.  She enjoyed performing in plays and singing, and going to the theater. Ruth volunteered at Save the Bay and the Providence Convention Center Visitors Bureau.  She was also a sports fan, an avid bridge and tennis player, and a den mother.  Devoted mother of Kenneth Tolchinsky and his wife, Joanne, of Warwick and Janice...

Sylvia Kaplan

Kaplan, Sylvia, 89, died Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Steere House, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley T. Kaplan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Bertha Gregerman, she had lived in Cranston for 60 years before moving to Providence recently. Sylvia worked in her family bakery for 40 years. Devoted mother of Barry Kaplan and his wife, Pearl, of Cranston.  Dear sister of the late Sidney, Milton, and Harriet Gregerman and Rose Kaufman.  Loving grandmother of Jenny and Melissa.  Cherished great grandmother of Annabel, Coralie, Victoria, Benjamin, and Nathaniel. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be...

Jane Potash

Potash, Jane, 89, died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Laurelmead, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Potash.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late Irving and Lillian (Myerson) Pearlstone, she had lived in Providence since 2011, previously living in New York City, NY. Devoted mother of Arlene Lynn Gorban and her husband, Harry, of South Dartmouth, MA and Alan Robert Ptashek of Richmond, CA.  Dear sister of the late Herbert Pearlstone.  Loving grandmother of Katie and Eric and Step-grandmother of Jennifer and Aaron.  Cherished step-great grandmother of Jared, Sarah, and Lily. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.  Funeral services will be held in New Jersey. Shiva will be observed at 22...