Dr. Harry Mancoll

DATELINE: Cranston Mancoll, Dr. Harry, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Briarcliffe Gardens. He was the beloved husband of Terrie (Simone) Mancoll for 32 years. Born in Hartford, CT, a son of the late Morris and Edith (Mellamed) Mancoll, he had lived in Cranston since 2016, previously living in Narragansett. He was an optometrist for 50 years in Hartford, CT. Harry was a member of Temple Beth-El, Providence. For the last five years of his career, he volunteered for Helen Keller Child Sight. Devoted step-father of Michael Feldman and his wife, Rachel, of San Francisco, CA and Tina “TJ” Feldman of Cranston, RI. Father of Deborah Casey, Dr. John Mancoll and his wife, Joanna, Susan Albert and her husband, Brett, and Matthew Mancoll and his wife,...

Joseph M. Schleifer

DATELINE: JACKSONVILLE, FL Schleifer, Joseph M., 51, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Born in Worcester, MA, a son of Estelle (Chorney) Schleifer and the late Ernest Schleifer.  He was the devoted father of Samantha Schleifer and Max Schleifer and dear brother of Beverly Goncalves, her husband Carlos, and their sons, Lyle and Arthur, all of Cranston.  He is survived by his former wife, Ruth Schleifer.  Joseph will be missed by his girlfriend, Deborah Cohen Peckham and extended friends and family. He recently moved to Jacksonville, FL, previously he was a longtime resident of Cranston.  Joseph was a graduate of Cranston East High School, Class of ’88 and attended NE University in Boston and University of Alabama.  Joseph enjoyed golfing and loved...

Alan Uffer

Uffer, Alan M., 83, of Boca Raton, FL, (formerly a resident of Cranston, RI) died on February 12, 2022, of heart failure. Alan lived his entire life focused on the things he loved most: his family, his sports teams, the beach and being pool side, telling jokes, wearing his blonde girlie wig, admiring beautiful women and driving his much-adored sister-in-law crazy. Over the years he would never pass up a chance to fish, play cards, bowl or go to auctions.  His kindness and compassion knew no bounds, and he would be the first to tell you he just wanted to make people feel good and laugh. After the passing of his wife, he had to quickly learn adulting including cooking, cleaning, doing laundry, paying bills and using an ATM machine. He was a work in progress. Born...

George “Ron” Ronald Millican

DATELINE: WEST KINGSTON George Ronald Millican (known as Ron) 8/30/1940 – 2/12/2022 Ron had a good life and had a good death. Beloved by his wife Laurie Heineman, his daughters Annie and Yulan and his late son Nico Millican, Ron lived a full and varied life.  After a 10+ year journey with Alzheimer’s, COVID-19 led to a swift five day decline and he passed on near dawn in no pain. He was cared for by his family and the angels of Beacon Hospice.  Ron loved to dance and in his final days he was surrounded by music, singing, love and with family photos nearby.  All who knew him remember his enjoyment of dressing with his own style, so his family added a lace pocket square for his transition to RI hospital, where his brain was donated for Alzheimer’s...

Frederic D. Haas

DATELINE: Caldwell, NJ Haas, Frederic D., 78, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at home. Born in Providence, RI, a son of the late Sol and Jean (Friedman) Haas, he had lived in NJ for the past 40 years. He was Co-owner of the former Bace Disposal in Florham Park, NJ and the former Executive Vice President of Dictograph Products. Fred was a former member of Temple Emanu-El, in Providence. Dear brother of Donna Levy and her husband, Sheldon, of FL. Devoted Uncle of Josh Reitzas and his wife, Megan, of New York City, and loving great uncle of Charlie.  Adored nephew of Murray Friedman and the late Shirley Friedman, Saul and Estelle Friedman, and David and Frances Friedman. Cherished cousin of Diane and Robert Ducoff and their children, Brian and Bobbi...