Harold M. Gerstein

DATELINE: WARWICK Gerstein, Harold M., 84, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Wolfe) Gerstein for 55 years. Born in Boston, a son of the late Samuel and Esther (Wexler) Gerstein.  He was the brother of the late Claire Franklin and the late Ruth Feldman. He was a radio operator in the US Air Force during the Korean War, serving in Germany and Stateside from ‘52-‘56. Harold taught for one year in Thomaston, CT, before returning to Boston University where he earned his Masters Degree of Education, Ed.M., in 1963. Harold and Karen moved to RI where he taught at Johnson and Wales and was Union President. Harold lived in Warwick for 51 years, and was...

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 | 9 comments

Lenore D. Cerel

DATELINE: CRANSTON Cerel, Lenore D., 80, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Joel Cerel for 60 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Jack and Shirley (Botvin) White, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. During the holiday season, she worked with her husband at his store, Cerel’s Jewelers, for 50 years. Lenore was active in the Miriam Hospital Women’s Association. She was devoted to her family, especially her grandchildren.  Lenore was also an artist, creating beautiful acrylic paintings for her home. Loving mother of Robin Rittenberg of Cranston and Jacalyn Shaulson of Stanford, CT. Dear sister of Zina Davis (Jeffrey) of New York, NY. Adored mimi of Jonathan (Amit), Samuel, and Jake...

Posted on Sep 25, 2017 | 2 comments

Stefanie G. Levine

DATELINE: COVENTRY Levine, Stefanie G., 73, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Norman Levine for 52 years. Born in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Albert and Sylvia (Klein) Lehman, she had lived in Coventry for 18 years, previously living in Warwick. She was a social worker for the State of Rhode Island for many years before co-owning the former Thompson’s Sport Shop in Seekonk, with her husband, for 24 years. Stefanie attended the University of Wisconsin. Devoted mother of Mindy Christina of Warwick, Sharon Berge (Mark) of Gaithersburg, MD and Amy Fici (Kristoffer) of Rochester, NY. Dear sister of Myra Feldman (Herman) of Boca Raton, FL, Patricia Rindzuner (Bruce) of Wayne, NJ and Renee Gallagher Smith (Jeff) of...

Posted on Sep 20, 2017 | 6 comments

Marvin A. Brill

DATELINE: CRANSTON Brill, Marvin A., 89, died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. He was the beloved husband of Florette (Molot) for 62 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late David and Anna (Scheidman) Brill, he was a lifelong RI resident. He was an administrator for the Bazar Group for 23 years, retiring in 2014. Marvin was a graduate of Classical High School, Class of ’46, Boston University School of Law, Class of ’52.  He also attended RI State College and was past president of URI Foundation.  Marvin was a member and past master of the Mason Redwood Lodge. Devoted father of Elissa Winter and her husband, Michael, of White Plains, NY, Kevin Brill of Arlington, MA, and Carrie Levine and her husband, Marc, of Cranston. Dear...

Posted on Sep 16, 2017 | 3 comments

Sema Davis

DATELINE: WEST WARWICK Davis, Sema, 85, died Saturday, September 9, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Ira Davis for 55 years. Born in Providence, the daughter of the late Charles and Bessie (Shapiro) Pollack.  She had lived in Cranston for many years before moving to West Warwick.  Sema was a former employee of Pollack’s Delicatessen, Ross Simons, and a Senior Sales Representative at Judaic Traditions.  She was also a member of Temple Emanu-El and a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael and its Sisterhood.  She was an avid Curves member and a Mah Jongg maven. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Davis (Cynthia) of West Warwick and Helene Hanna (Cameron) of Warwick. Dear sister of David (Linda) Pollack of Plainville, NY and the...

Posted on Sep 9, 2017 | 5 comments