David Zemel

DATELINE: CRANSTON Zemel, David, 97, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Scandinavian Home. He was the beloved husband of the late Rifka (Zislis) Zemel. Born in Brichane, Romania, a son of the late Yisrael and Ruchel Zemel, he had lived in Cranston for 29 years, previously living in New York. David was a member of the former Congregation Shaare Zedek. David moved to New York from Thernovtsy, Ukraine. David had a full life, and he was a decorated World War II veteran. Devoted father of Raisa Shayevich and her husband, Ervin, of Cranston and the late Sonya Peker. Loving grandfather of Albina, Marina, Evelyn and Bella. Cherished great grandfather of Kiva, Dino and Armand. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Scandinavian Home, 1811 Broad St.,...

Albert S. Resnick

DATELINE: WARWICK Resnick, Albert S., 92, died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Corinne (Newman) Resnick for 60 years.  Born in Providence, a son of the late Samuel and Edith (Silberman) Resnick, he was a longtime resident of Warwick.  He worked at various companies in Rhode Island. Albert was a WWII Army veteran, serving in Occupy Japan.  He graduated from Hope High School, Class of ‘46 and attended Bryant College after his military service.  Albert was a member of Touro Fraternal Association and was a former member of Temple Am David and Torat Yisrael. Devoted father of Samuel Resnick and his wife, Lynn, of Woodstock, CT and the late Paula Torrico.  Dear brother Frank Resnick of Cranston. Leon...

Deborah “Marnie” Horovitz

Horovitz, Debbie, 83, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Sunnyview Nursing Home in Warwick, Rhode Island. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts, Deborah was the daughter of Benjamin and Lena (Edison) Berman. Her sister Edna (Berman) Burack predeceased her in 2018.  She is survived by her loving husband, Adrian Horovitz, of 63 years whom she met at a party hosted by his fraternity at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1952 and instantly fell in love. She pointed him out to her friends that evening and told them she was going to marry him…and she did four years later. Debbie is also survived by two children, Amy (Horovitz) Panzer and her husband Andrew, and Jeffrey Horovitz and his wife, Kathleen (McHugh). She is also survived by four grandchildren: Melissa,...

Alfred E. Blank

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Blank, Alfred E., 85, died Monday, May 11, 2020 at home. He was the beloved husband of Arline (Riddell) Blank. Born in Taunton, MA, a son of the late Bernard and Anna (Bloom) Blank, he had lived in Providence for 64 years, previously living in Taunton, MA. He was the owner of the former Children’s Shop, retiring in 1985. Alfred was an Army veteran, serving during peacetime.  Alfred was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Jewish War Veterans, American Legion,  Redwood Masonic Lodge, Shriners and James L. Maher Center. Devoted father of Richard Blank and his wife, Lauren Inker, of Needham, MA and David Blank of Bristol, RI. Dear brother of Mark Blank of Philadelphia, PA. Loving grandfather of Sam and Margo. Cherished uncle of Audrey Licht and...

Frances B. Gladstone

DATELINE: GREENVILLE Gladstone, Frances B., 77, died Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Al and Sarah (Cohen) Rosen, she was a longtime resident of North Providence.  Frannie was a medical secretary for RI Hospital, Mass General Hospital and North Main Radiation Oncology, retiring in 1995.  She attended Mt. Sinai Hospital School of Nursing and graduated Sawyer School.  Frannie was a member of Temple Beth-El in Providence. Dear sister of the late Judith Rosen Medwin.  Adored cousin of Carol Cohen and Susan DeRita.  Cherished friend of Vi McKenna and her husband, Jerry, Rosemary Hunlock and the late Betty Lizotte.  Frannie’s family and friends extend a special thank you to the staff of Greenville...