Lauren Ann Cohen

DATELINE: New Bedford, MA Cohen, Lauren Ann, 61, died Sunday, December 26, 2021 at St Luke’s Hospital.  Born in Boston, MA, a daughter of Sheila (Osofky) Cohen of New Bedford, MA and the late Saul Cohen, she had lived in New Bedford, MA, previously living in Boston. Lauren was a member of the Mustang Car Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740.

Posted on Dec 29, 2021 | 3 comments

Rachel Marchionne

DATELINE: Cranston Marchionne, Rachel, 66, died Saturday, December 25, 2021 at Kent Hospital. Born in Casablanca, Morocco, a daughter of the late Meyer and Fibi (Sibony) Azran, she had lived in RI for 31 years, previously living in NJ. Rachel was a graduate of CCRI. Devoted mother of Filippo Marchionne and his wife, Roberta, of Westerly. Dear sister of Jeannette Calat and her husband, George, of Providence, Albert Azran of Jerusalem, Israel, Marc Azran of Haifa, Israel, Jackie Azran of Paris, France, and Yvonne Puustinen of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Loving grandmother of Luigi, Luciana, and Valentina. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Rd., Warwick. Shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in...

Posted on Dec 27, 2021 | 11 comments

Joyce A. Woll

DATELINE: Cranston Woll, Joyce A., 76, died Friday, December 24, 2021 at RI Hospital. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Harry and Pearl (Silverman) Sandler, she had lived in Cranston for 55 years, previously living in Providence. Devoted mother of Renee Stanley and her husband, Robert, of Cranston. Dear sister of the late Norman Sandler. Loving grandmother of Jacob. Joyce was always happy and smiling and loved by all who knew her. Funeral services and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI...

Posted on Dec 25, 2021 | 9 comments

Philip Borish

DATELINE: CHEVY CHASE, MD Philip Borish age 94, died on December 18, 2021 in Chevy Chase, Md.  He was the beloved husband of Hope Fain Borish for 67 years.  Born in New York City, he was the son of the late Michael and Fannye (Miner) Borish.  Philip was a WWII and Korean Conflict Navy Veteran and served in the Atlantic Theatre. He was a graduate of Yale, Class of 49 and was active with his class council. Philip earned his master’s degree from Harvard Business School and was a member of the Harvard Business School Club of Greater Washington and the Harvard Club of DC.  He was a member of Congregation Beth-El of Montgomery County, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, American Jewish Committee, AIPAC, the Holocaust Museum, Financial Executives...

Posted on Dec 20, 2021 | 13 comments

Allen C. Ross

DATELINE: SMITHFIELD Ross, Allen C., 80, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Sandra (Meyer) Ross for 56 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Martin and Sadie (Garber) Ross, he had lived in Smithfield for 22 years, previously living in Pawtucket.   He was an Independent Sales Representative for multiple manufacturing companies, retiring over 15 years ago. Allen was a Navy veteran, serving in Cuba. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and the Smithfield Elks.  Allen enjoyed volunteering at the VA and at the airport. Devoted father of Nancy Bloch (Jeremy) of Attleboro, MA and Martin Ross (Sheri Katz Ross) of North Attleboro, MA.  Dear brother of the late Harie Raisman.  Loving grandfather of...

Posted on Dec 10, 2021 | 10 comments