German, Anne Iris

German, Anne Iris, 74, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends: Tuesday, January 23, 2024. For 53 years, she was the devoted wife of her highschool sweetheart, the late Charles German. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Bernice Chorney, and a loving confidant and friend to Maurice’s surviving wife, Suzy. Anne Iris graduated from Hope High School and the University of Rhode Island. For three decades, she passionately taught mathematics in the Central Falls school district, where she made an indelible impact on students and fellow faculty alike. Anne Iris was the consummate host, and unmatched chef, who served not only the most intricate of dishes but also the driest of comments and the wittiest of one-liners. She...

Salmanson, Jerrold A.

DATELINE: Providence, RI Salmanson, Jerrold A., 81, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Jupiter Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Diane (Salomon) Salmanson and the late Dale (Azimow) Salmanson. Born in Providence, RI, a son of the late Charles and Hannah (Kushner) Salmanson, he had lived in Providence, RI and Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He was the devoted father of David Salmanson and his wife, Debra, of Miami Beach, FL, and Lauren (Salmanson) Levin and her husband Jeffrey Levin, of Greenwich, CT. He was the dear brother and brother-in-law of the late Deborah (Salmanson) and late Michael Roberts. He was the loving grandfather of Danielle, Charlie, Drew and Noa. Jerry was regarded as a wonderful man who was loyal, dependable, and rooted in family...

Moscovitz, Wendy C.

DATELINE: Cranston Moscovitz, Wendy C., 71, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Miriam Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Terry Moscovitz for 42 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Gerald and Julia (Mallet) Cohen, she was a longtime resident of Cranston. Wendy taught in the Cranston School Department for 35 years. After retiring, she worked as an adjunct faculty member in the Special Education Department of Rhode Island College, mentoring future teachers. She was a former member of Temple Sinai. Devoted mother of Jennifer Vescera of Cranston and Jamie Karmel and her husband, Jordan, of North Attleboro. Dear sister of the late Debra Trezvant. Loving Bubby of Mara, Cora, Milo, and Reese. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 21, 2024 at...

Perry, Marcia D.

DATELINE: Delray Beach, FL Perry, Marcia D., 86, died Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Bethesda Memorial East Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Alan Perry. Born in the Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Isador and Rose (Cohen) Dworkin, she had lived in Delray Beach, FL, previously living in Warwick, RI. She spent the majority of her managerial career at the former T. J. Rounds, retiring over 25 years ago. Marcia was a member of the former Temple Am David. Devoted mother of Debra Bunn of Lincoln RI and Leonard “Rick” Perry of Delray Beach, FL. Dear sister of Cynthia Schwartz of Pawtucket and her late husband, Norman. Loving grandmother of Emily and Rebekah. Cherished great grandmother of Jackson and Isabelle. Funeral services will be held Thursday at...

Manekofsky, Bernice Phyllis

DATELINE: Cranston Bernice Phyllis Manekofsky, 86, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Irwin Manekofsky. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late David and Johanna (Lemchen) Bloomberg, she had lived in Cranston since 1961, previously living in Providence. She was co-owner of the former Imperial Textile Company with her late husband in Central Falls, retiring in 1990. Phyllis was a member of Hope Link and Women’s American ORT. She earned her BA from Boston University. Devoted mother of Cindy Gershin and her husband, Scott, of Stevenson Ranch, CA and Lisa Manekofsky of Cranston. Dear sister of the late Natalie Knasin. Loving grandmother of Jaiden Gershin. Cherished aunt and great-aunt to...