Traugott, Harriet

Providence Traugott, Harriet, 91, died on Monday, March 25, 2024, at the Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Traugott for 54 years. Born and raised in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Pauline (Kanpczuk) Gold. She was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family. She was a volunteer guide and greeter for Miriam Hospital. She was a member of Hadassah and a longtime member of Temple Emanu-El. Devoted mother of Charles Traugott and his wife, Sandy, and Robin Gersten and her husband, Gary. Loving grandmother of Jay Traugott; Kari Traugott, her partner, Eli Lakritz; Bethany Stangas, her husband, Nick; Kayla D’Agostino and her husband Paul. Cherished great grandmother of Harper, Hayley, and Maren. Funeral...

Sloane, Leon H.

Cranston  Sloane, Leon H., 95, surrounded by his family, died on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Kent Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Newman) Sloane. Born in Providence, a son of (the late) Theodore and Jeanette (Kaplan) Sloane, he had lived in Pawtucket, Narragansett & Florida, before moving to Cranston in 2021. He was the co-owner of Sloane Furniture, alongside his brother and father, for many years. Leon was a member of Binai Birth and of Touro Fraternal Association. Devoted father of Richard Sloane, Susan Sugerman and her husband Michael. Dear brother of the late David Sloane and brother in law to Joan Sloane. Loving grandfather of Jonathan & Amelia, Jared, Jennifer & Ross, Joshua, Zahar and Yitzhak. Cherished great...

Pliner, Roberta L.

DATELINE: NEW YORK, NY Roberta L. Pliner, age 87, passed away on March 9, 2024 in New York City at the Isabella Geriatric Center. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Milton Pliner and Marcia Herman Pliner. Roberta is survived by her sister, Martha P. Grace of Worcester, Massachusetts, her niece, Meredith G. Reichheld and her husband, Robert, her grandniece, Jena R. Reichheld, her nephew, Charles A. Grace and his partner, Sara Zaiger, her grandniece, Lilly Grace, and her grandnephew, Marshall Grace.  In addition, Roberta was survived by her stepbrother, Arthur Grace and his wife, Debra, two stepsisters, Dianne Solomon and Laura Grace and a niece, Cara Solomon. Roberta was educated in the Providence public schools and graduated Simmons College...

Collum, Cindy

DATELINE: Cranston Collum, Cindy, 69, died Friday, March 8, 2024 at Kent Regency. She was the beloved wife of Thomas Collum for 28 years. Born in Warwick, a daughter of the late Donald and Betty (Rosenthal) Cohen, she was a lifelong Cranston resident and loved her home state. Cindy was a real estate property manager until her retirement, but her focus was always on her family.  Especially in her later years, she distinguished herself as a caregiver.  She spent almost three decades supporting Betty after Donald passed away.  With Thomas by her side, Cindy was a constant presence in her mother’s life, ensuring that Betty’s later years were filled with love and companionship. She was never shy about expressing her pride and showing her support for her two...

Zeidman, May-Ronny

Dateline: North Kingstown May-Ronny (Sarenson, Sock) Zeidman, 79, passed away Friday, March 8th, 2024, at her home in North Kingstown. She leaves behind her beloved Howard Brown who was at her side and cared for her tirelessly throughout her illness. She was the wife of the late Robert Sock and Rubin Zeidman. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Luna (Abrevaya) Sarenson. Well known in the community, she was a volunteer at the Jewish Federation of RI, worked at Israeli Bonds, The United Way, Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, self-employed at her salon, and most recently, she was the director of the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center. She loved her family and friends above all but also loved to cook, travel with Howard, read, and do handwork of any...