Wallock, Herman

DATELINE: CRANSTON Wallock, Herman, 84, died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the VA Hospital, Providence. Born in Providence, a son of the late Samuel and Rebecca (Erenkrantz) Wallock, he was a lifelong resident of Cranston. He was the Executive Director of Lincoln Park Cemetery, retiring in 1999. Herman was an Army veteran, serving stateside. He was a graduate of URI, Class of ’72, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Herman was a longtime member and past Commander for 13 years of JWV, Post 23, and member of the American Legion, Post 60.  He was also former president of South Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association and former president of RI Cemetery Association.  Herman was a member of the former Congregation Shaare Zedek. Dear brother of...

Mandell, Sarah

Palm Beach Gardens, FL Mandell, Sarah, 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She was the beloved wife of her surviving husband of 68 years, Leonard Mandell of Providence. Born in Providence, RI, a daughter of the late Israel and Gertrude Lovitt, Sarah and her husband were avid travelers. She also enjoyed baking and gardening. Devoted mother of Jane Mandell of Warwick and the late Lynn Mandell Sady. Dear sister of the late Bella Meone, Elsie Camp, and Frances Starr. Loving grandmother of Evan Wallick, Rebecca Sady, and Joshua Sady. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Priest Chapel at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888. Shiva will be observed in private. In lieu...

Silverman, Carla L.

Carla L. Silverman, 89, of Chelmsford, MA and formerly of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at The Atrium of Drum Hill. She was born on June 11, 1933, in New York, NY to the late Percy and Gertrude (Sonion) Newman. She was the beloved wife of the late Ira Silverman for 66 wonderful years. She was a devoted mother to all her children. Surviving her are her daughter, Susan J. Miller and her husband, Chris of Chelmsford, MA, three well-loved grandchildren: Robert Royall and his wife Leah, Rebecca Miller, and Deborah Miller. She is also survived by her sister Shandelle Kenler, brothers Charles Newman and his wife Andrea, Louis Newman and his companion Alice, Jay Newman and his wife Elaine. Carla had a special relationship with all her...

Rosofsky, Murray

Boynton Beach, FL Rosofsky, Murray P., 95, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Trust Bridge Hospice in West Palm Beach. He was the beloved husband of Gladys (Katz) Rosofsky for sixty-four years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Meyer and Pearl (Bernstein) Rosofsky, he had lived in Boynton Beach for fifteen years, previously living in Fall River for a majority of his adult life. He was an owner and proprietor of Arkay Pants Co. in Fall River. He proudly served in the US Navy during World War II, earning a victory medal for his great work as a Seaman 2nd Class. He was a dedicated member to many clubs and organizations. Bakers Beach Club in Westport, he was incredibly proud to be a member there and valued the friends he made during his many...

Friedman, Norma E.

Providence Friedman, Norma, 94, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, on July 8, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Morris and Bessie Friedman.  Norma was an employee of the State of Rhode Island where she served as the Administrative Officer of the State and she supported the work of the Investment Committee responsible for the State’s Retirement Funds. Norma was a lifemember of Hadassah and a proud long-time member of Temple Torat Yisrael where she served on the Building Committee during the critical time that the new Temple building was under development. She is survived by her sisters, Bertha Goldberg of Delray Beach, FL and Dorothy Kramer of Warwick, RI.  She was the loving aunt to her niece Barbara...