Arthur Silverman

DATELINE: WARWICK Silverman, Arthur, 92, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Swerling) Silverman for 68 years. Born in Attleboro, MA, a son of the late Jack and Rose (Held) Silverman, he recently moved to Cranston after living in Warwick for over 60 years. Arthur was a graduate of Attleboro High School, Class of ’48.  Arthur was a Staff Sargent in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, serving in Japan and Korea. He was the editor for the “Stars and Stripes” magazine during his service.  He was the owner of Mann Auto Sales in Warwick, retiring in 2007, and continued working part time for 7 more years. Arthur was a member of the RI Automobile Association.  He was also a...

Posted on Sep 22, 2021 | 11 comments

Dr. Howard M. Coleman

DATELINE: Cranston Coleman, Dr. Howard M., 90, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Sonya Scholsstein. Born in Jamaica, NY, a son of the late Sidney Coleman and Gertrude (Goldstein) Cohen, he had lived in Cranston since 1979, previously living in East Providence. He was the owner of Children’s Perceptual Vision Center. Howard was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving for 39 years in both the Army and Army Reserve. He retired as a Colonel and was Past Commander of the 455th General Hospital (1975-1980). He was a graduate of many advanced military career schools and received a number of medals, awards, and commendations. He was an active member of all his professional organizations. He served as...

Posted on Sep 18, 2021 | 2 comments

Helen L. Weinberg

DATELINE: FALL RIVER, MA Weinberg, Helen L., 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney Weinberg. Helen was born in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Emil and Ethel Schneider. She was a graduate of Theodore Roosevelt High School. Helen was an office manager for Kornreich Associates in New York, NY for 20 years and for Leo Janoff Insurance in Bronx, NY for 16 years, retiring in 1998.  She co-founded two locations of the Castle Hill Jewish Community Center.  She was also a member of the Women’s Jewish Veterans Auxiliary. Devoted mother of Ed Weinberg and his wife, Karen, and Andrew Weinberg and his wife, Kathy.  Dear sister of the late Mae Katzman, Florence Wunsh and Bea Lerner. ...

Posted on Sep 1, 2021 | 2 comments