Sally Ann Soren

DATELINE: Narragansett Soren, Sally Ann, 90, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Houston, TX. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Soren. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Diwinsky) Horenstein, she had recently moved to Houston, TX, previously living in Narragansett. Sally was a life-member of Hadassah. She could always be depended upon for her strong determination to take the lemons that life has to offer and make her OWN lemonade. Devoted mother of Meredith Cole and her husband, Donald F., of Houston, TX and Andrea DeSpirito and her husband, David, of Cranston. Dear sister of the late Stanley J. Horenstein. Loving grandmother of Alexander Cole and Regina DeSpirito. Funeral services will be held Monday at 12:00 noon in the...

Selma C. Rappoport

Rappoport, Selma C., 91, died Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Norton “Nocky” Rappoport. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Max and Minnie (Fish) Pass, she had lived in Warwick for over 40 years, previously living in Providence. She was a clerk at the former Snell’s Bakery, worked at the former P&B Jewelry, and was an office manager for Dr. Harry Pass, Optometrist in Providence for 17 years, retiring in 1994. Selma was a member of the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, Hadassah, and the former Jewish Home for the Aged Women’s Association. Devoted mother of Ronald Rappoport and his wife, Gloria, of Exeter, Stephen Rappoport and his wife, Ellie, of Cranston, Harvey Rappoport and his wife,...

Martin Dittelman

Dittelman, Martin, 89, died peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Seena (Kovitch) Dittelman for 64 years. Born in Ossining, NY, he was the son of the late Lewis and Helen (Simmons) Dittelman and the youngest brother of the late Elliot and Harold Dittelman. Martin and Seena had recently moved to the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence, which he had an active role in helping to build with the Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island. He had previously lived in Cranston for 54 years in a home that brought love, joy and great food to anyone who stepped through the door. Martin had a long and successful career as an accountant and his work brought him around the world, most often with Seena by...

Sylvia Belle Rosen Brown

DATELINE: WARWICK Sylvia Belle Rosen Brown, 90, passed away on February 8, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Herbert Brown. Born July 18, 1926, the daughter of the late Helen and Herman Rosen, she was a lifelong resident of the Providence area, and a graduate of Hope High School and Green Mountain College.  She was active in many organizations including Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island, The Miriam Hospital, National Council of Jewish Women, and Hadassah, and a lifelong congregant of Temple Emanu-El.  Survived by her daughters Andi, Ellen Effren (Jerry) and Heidi (Richard Moche), her grandchildren Sydney and Jack Zelinka; Jay Effren (Leigh); Hilary Effren; Isaac, Charlotte and Henry Moche; and great-granddaughter Hannah Effren. Funeral will be held on Sunday,...

Irene Hershey

DATELINE: NORTH PROVIDENCE Hershey, Irene, 93, died Monday, February 6, 2017 at Hopkins Manor.  She was the beloved wife of the late Herman Hershey. Born in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Eugene and Mollie (Fettman) Schiller, she had lived in Providence for 19 years.  She was a clerk at Jewish Board of Family and Children Services in Bronx, NY for 17 years.  Irene was a former member of the Odd Fellows.  Devoted mother of Steven Hershey and his wife, Leslie, of Pawtucket, Joanne Hershey of Co-op City, NY and the late Richard Hershey.  Dear sister of the late Edward Schiller.  Loving grandmother of Alex Hershey and Noah Hershey and his wife, Allie.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in Beth David Cemetery, 300 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY. ...