Germain, Karen P.
WARWICK Germain, Karen P., 82, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Johnston with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Germain for 34 years. Born in Albany, NY, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Sarah (Hittner) Gleckman, after Sarah’s untimely passing, she was raised by her adopted mother, Rebecca (Hittner) Gleckman. Karen attended Hope High School and graduated in 1962; she immediately married and started a family. Her life was dedicated to creating a home in Warwick where she remained for 58 years. Karen was a devoted dog mom, she gave her love and devotion to many poodles and golden retrievers over the years, none as special as Faith whom she lost in 2019 after 12 love filled years. She was an avid vegetable...
Goldberg, Beverly H.
Delray Beach, FL Beverly H. Goldberg, 89, formerly Beverly Ann Halpern, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Born to Harry and Katherine (Bergel) Halpern and raised in Rhode Island, Beverly graduated from Classical High School in Providence and later earned her degree from Simmons College in Boston. She dedicated part of her professional life to education, working as a teacher and continuing to substitute teach while raising her family. Her lifelong love of travel later led her to enjoy a part-time career as a travel agent, helping others explore the world she loved so much. Beverly and her beloved husband, Bernard S. Goldberg, shared 56 happy years together until his passing. Together they built a wonderful life centered on family, friendship, and creating...
Bell, Marilyn
Vestal, NY It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marilyn Bell, age 83, who departed this world on Monday, June 22, 2026, at home, surrounded by her devoted children. Marilyn’s life was a testament to love, family, and community. Predeceased by her parents, Bernard and Goldie (Flint) Bograd, her sister Barbara Bograd, and her beloved husband, Nathan Bell, Marilyn built a life full of love, friendship, volunteerism, activism, and, most of all, family. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Marilyn moved to the greater Binghamton area and raised her three children, David Bell, Gary Bell, and Rachel (Bell) Fineman. She worked in the advertising department of the Press & Sun Bulletin, where she was known for her remarkable spirit and dedication....
Lefkowitz, Jerome
Lefkowitz, Jerome, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, Massachusetts. He was the beloved husband of the late Rochelle (Pavlow) Lefkowitz for 55 years. Born in Bronx, NY, a son of the late Sol and Bella (Kuczerok) Lefkowitz. Jerome was raised in Fall River, Massachusetts, and attended the University of Massachusetts. Upon graduation, he joined the certified public accounting firm of Glass Dittleman & Co., based in Providence, Rhode Island, which firm eventually merged into Laventhol & Horwath, and ultimately became the firm of Lefkowitz, Garfinkel, Champi, & DiRienzo. Jerome also served a term as President of the Rhode Island CPA Society. Prior to living in NewBridge on the Charles, Jerome resided in Lake...
Polofsky, Donna
Cranston Polofsky, Donna J. (Carlow), 83, passed away peacefully at Rhode Island Hospital on Saturday, June 13, surrounded by her large and loving family, of which she was most proud, and lifelong friends, who were family. She was the beloved and ever-devoted widow to her late husband, Michael Polofsky, whom she married in 1965 and predeceased her in 1996. Born and raised in Brookline, MA, she was the daughter of Roscoe and Gloria (St. Jacques) Carlow and later the stepdaughter to Frederick Burnham. Donna had so many fond memories of growing up in the Boston area including riding the streetcars all day and hanging out at the theater in Coolidge Corner. At 19, her family moved to RI and she went along “kicking and screaming”, not wanting to leave “the...
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