Scheff, Helene

Providence Scheff, Helene, 83, of Blackstone Blvd, died January 27th, at Miriam Hospital.  She was the beloved wife of Edward Scheff for 64 years.  Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late David and Ray (Feingold) Kahn, she had lived in North Kingstown for 51 years, previously living in Warwick and Amherst, MA. She was a dance educator and administrator for 55 years.  Helene attended Brooklyn College. She was a member of Temple Shalom, Dance Alliance of RI, National Dance Education Organization, and La Leche League International. Devoted mother of Cantor Fredric Scheff and his wife, Carrie, of North Providence, Jordan Scheff and his wife, Elizabeth, of Vernon, CT, Daniel Scheff and his wife, Kris, of Longmeadow, MA, and Carolyn Steward and her husband,...

Newman, Nina

DATELINE: Narragansett Newman, Nina, died peacefully at her home in Narragansett on Friday, January 27, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was married to David Newman for 62 years. Mrs. Newman was a survivor of the Holocaust and immigrated to the United States with her husband and elder son in 1949. She and her husband raised their family in Providence and later moved to Narragansett to the beautiful home that her husband and younger son built. She was the mother of Leonard Newman and his wife, June Newman, of Wakefield and Michael Newman and his wife, Lisa Newman, of Warwick. She was the grandmother of Jacob, Peter, and Benjamin Newman and the great grandmother of six great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her great joy and happiness. Funeral...

Einhorn, Doris M.

WARWICK Einhorn, Doris M., 88, died Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerry Einhorn. Born in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late William and Esther (Freedman) Krieger, she had lived in Warwick for many years, previously living in Delray Beach, FL for 17 years. She was a salesperson at Filene’s Department Store for 23 years, retiring in 1994. Doris was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’52.  She was a volunteer for ORT and the Cancer Society.  Devoted mother of Debra Shapiro and her husband, Joseph, of West Warwick, Steven Einhorn and his partner, Cindy, of Warwick, and Robert Einhorn of North Providence. Dear sister of the late Shirley Levin. Loving grandmother of Daniel, Jonathon, Kristen, Troy,...

Kosofsky, Frank B.

Kosofsky, Frank B., 93, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at the HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center in Providence. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Udovin) Kosofsky for 68 incredible years. Born in Providence, son of the late Jack and Margaret (Reminick) Kosofsky, he had lived in Cranston for over 50 years, previously living in Providence for his formative years. He was a produce manager for the former Chellel’s Supermarket in Barrington for many years, retiring in 2000. Frank was a Korean Conflict Army veteran, serving in Germany. Frank was a devoted member of the Jewish War Veterans, Post 409 and a member of the Hebrew Free Loan Association. He was a former member of Congregation Sharre Zedek and Temple Torat Yisrael. While an ongoing member of Temple Beth El...

Jaffe, Priscilla

Jaffe, Priscilla G., 80, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Robert Jaffe for 50 years before his passing in 2015. Born in Hartford, CT, she was a daughter of the late Alexander and Alice (Brookstone) Guttin. Priscilla spent her formative years in Rhode Island and graduated from Classical High School with honors. She went on to complete a bachelor’s in History and English at the University of Rhode Island in 1964. Following graduation from college, Priscilla taught History for several years in Hartford, CT before ultimately moving back to Rhode Island with her husband, Robert, to raise their family.  In 1985, she again moved back to Connecticut with her family, this time...