Esther F. Schnitzer

DATELINE: WARWICK Schnitzer, Esther F., 97, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernst Schnitzer. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Meyer and Anna (Barkin) Flaxman, she had lived in Warwick for 62 years, previously living in Providence. She was a secretary for the Providence School Department at Sackett Street School and the former Lexington Avenue School. Esther was a member of Temple Sinai. Devoted mother of Henriette Roy and her husband, Richard, of Warwick.  Dear sister of the late Max H. Flaxman and Celia Gallup. Cherished aunt of several nieces and nephews. Faithful companion to her dog, Shayna.  Graveside services will be held FRIDAY at 11:30 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. In lieu of...

Ruth Matzner Samdperil

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Samdperil, Ruth (Matzner), 86, passed away on Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home in Providence, RI. Ruth was the wife of the late Charles Samdperil. They were married for 54 years.  Born and raised in Providence, Ruth was the daughter of the late Joseph and Celia (Sack) Matzner.  Ruth is survived by her four children: Stephen (Robin) Samdperil, Debra (Phyllis) Samdperil, Terry (Michael) Schuster, and Karyn (Jay) Rosenfield. She was predeceased by her son, Henry David Samdperil.  Nan leaves behind her grandchildren David, Jamie (Josh), Sophie, Bryce, Skyler, Emma and Samantha and two great grandchildren, Cooper and Cameron. Ruth valued her family and many lifelong friendships. She enjoyed years of warm summers in Narragansett and Jamestown...

Miriam Irene Roiff

DATELINE: Lantana, FL Roiff, Miriam Irene, 93, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018 surrounded by her family at home. She was the beloved wife of Herbert Roiff for 71 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Morris and Eva (Swartz) Wilk, she had lived in Lantana, FL.  Devoted mother of Marsha Davidson and her husband, Noel, of Avon, CT, Paul Roiff and his wife, Kristin, of Brookline, MA and Mindy Shanfeld and her husband, Roger, of Mount Pleasant, SC. Loving grandmother of Sarah, Ben (Kate), Michael (Emmy), Tracey, Richard (Eve) and Robert (Martha). Cherished great grandmother of Raya, Tuesday and Hannah. Funeral services and shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Lillian Weinberg

DATELINE: CRANSTON Weinberg, Lillian, 92, died Thursday, October 4, 2018 at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Weinberg. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Isadore and Ida (Beck) Shechtman, she had lived in Cranston for 63 years, previously living in Providence. Devoted mother of Carl Weinberg and his wife, Lisa, of Cranston and Dr. Marc Weinberg and his wife, Lori, of Bristol. Dear sister of the late Fannie, Irving, Simon, Harry, and Samuel. Loving grandmother of Jill (Billy), Dean (Lizzi), Devin, Evan, Adam (Molly), Justin (Jona), and David. Cherished great grandmother of Aidan, Phaedra, Zeke, Thea, Hallie, and Annie. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of...

Jane Lefohn

DATELINE: Cranston Lefohn, Jane, 93, died Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Cedar Crest Nursing Home, Cranston. She was the beloved wife of the late Max Lefohn. Born in Baltimore, MD, a daughter of the late William and Florence (Wolfe) Wasserkrug, she had lived her final year in Cranston, previously living in Los Angeles, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Baltimore. She was an account clerk for May Company Department Store in Baltimore and Las Angeles in the accounts payable department. Jane Volunteered in a nursing home and a food bank in Las Vegas. Devoted mother of Stephen Sirota and his wife, Ronnie, of Cranston. Dear sister of Lois Rachanow and Freida “Petey” Sherr, both of Baltimore and the late Karleen Levenson and Elaine Wasserkrug. Loving grandmother of Amy Bailey...