Ellin Reichart Zeisler
DATELINE: PROVIDENCE, RI Zeisler, Ellin Reichart, died at age 91 on September 27, 2018 in Providence, RI. She was pre-deceased, by many years, by her loving husband, John Thorsch Bloomfield Zeisler. She leaves her daughter Laura Mason Zeisler, her son-in-law Christopher Mason, her grandchildren Nicole Becker Mason Mickman and Zachary John Mason and her grandson-in-law Jordan Mickman. Born and raised in Cincinnati, she graduated from Northwestern University and continued with post-graduate studies in clinical psychology. She was a long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio, where she was a social worker for over twenty-five years. She helped seniors and those with disabilities to receive social services through Franklin County and the State of Ohio. She passed on...
Susan Gara
DATELINE: EAST GREENWICH Gara, Susan, 78, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Green Houses. Born in La Paz, Bolivia, a daughter of the late Hans and Annemarie (Prister) Schein, she had lived in Rhode Island for 11 years, previously living in Newton, MA, Toronto, Canada and Nyack, NY. She was a medical office manager for her former husband’s medical office and several other offices in New York for 23 years, retiring in 1996 to help raise her grandchildren. Susan graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Iona College, Class of ’93. She was a volunteer with many organizations including Nyack Hospital, Meals on Wheels and the High Park Playground renovations in Toronto. Susan became an active service committee member in every community she...
Linda Elman
DATELINE: CRANSTON Elman, Linda, 68, died Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Kent Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Arthur and Helene (Abrams) Elman, she was a longtime resident of Cranston, returning to RI after retiring from her teaching position with the school system in Dade County, FL. Devoted mother of Dylan Elman and his wife, Sara Parylo, of Staten Island, NY. Dear sister of Audrey Elman and her husband, Joseph Izzo, of West Warwick. Loving aunt of Arthur Izzo and Brandon Lane. Funeral services will be held WEDNESDAY at 12:00 noon in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or...
Sandra Lazarus Sherman
DATELINE: Providence Sherman, Sandra Lazarus, 83, died Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Sherman. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Levin) Lazarus, she was a lifelong resident of Providence. Sandra was a graduate of Hope High School and Boston University. She was a member of Temple Beth-El and volunteered there, as well as at Moses Brown School, and Gordon School. Devoted mother of Robert D. Sherman and his partner, Lisa Livshin, of Newton, MA and Gary L. Sherman of Providence. Dear sister of the late Leonard Lazarus. Graveside services were held at Lincoln Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Temple...
Irving “Chuck” Chucnin
DATELINE: FOSTER Chucnin, Irving “Chuck,” 70, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter and Naomi (Chase) Chucnin, he had lived in Foster for over 20 years, previously living in Scituate. He was a social worker for the State of RI, retiring over 10 years ago. Devoted father of Emily Conde and her husband, Donnie, of North Scituate. Loving “Pop” of Logan. Dear brother of Sandra Webb and her husband, John, of Wakefield and Helaine Hartman of Sharon, MA. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Priest Chapel in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made...