Mayer, Howard M.
DATELINE: Providence Mayer, Howard M., 95, died Monday, July 20, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith (Daly) Mayer. Born in Brooklyn, Ny, a son of the late Edward and Leah (Chefer) Mayer, he had lived in Providence for 4 years, previously living in Sanibel Island, FL. He was the owner of Carpet World in Bridgeport, CT, retiring 33 years ago. Howard was a proud Sargent in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Providence; Temple Bat Yam, Sanibel Island, FL; Temple Judea, Fort Myers, FL; and Temple Beth El, Fairfield, CT. He graduated Stuyvesant High School, Manhattan, NY. Devoted father of Jonathan Mayer and his wife, Maureen, of Wesley Chapel, FL and...
Shatz, Elaine S.
West Warwick Shatz, Elaine S., 83, died on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Bayview at Scalabrini in North Kingstown. She was the beloved wife of the late Franklin B. Shatz for 36 years. Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Murray and Irene (Sock) Cohen she had lived in West Warwick for 29 years, previously living in Warwick for 27 years. Elaine is a graduate of Bryant College in 1962; She was a former operations administrator with Citizens Bank. Elaine was a devoted member of the former Temple Am David. Elaine lived a peaceful life, but she read often, she often told her family that reading was an opportunity to take her mind on adventures from the comfort of her home. Devoted mother of Laurie Roles, her husband Keith, of Coventry and the late Steven...
Kasten, Ruth L.
East Greenwich Kasten, Ruth L., 79, died Sunday, July 5, 2026 while on vacation in Kamiah, Idaho. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald Kasten (Z”L) and later, the cherished partner of Bob Feldman of Framingham, MA. Born in New York City, a daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn (Licht) Rahm (Z”L), she had lived in East Greenwich, RI for 51 years. Ruth was Controller of Pilgrim Title Insurance Company in Providence, RI for many years, cutting back on hours more recently, but never quite managing to fully retire. Nothing was more important to Ruth than family. She spent happy days preparing for big family gatherings, and the harder it was to fit everyone in her home, the happier she was. Thanksgiving and Mother’s Day were her favorites, bringing her so...
Goldstein, Burton W.
Providence Goldstein, Burton W., 94, died Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Cherry Hill Manor. He was the beloved husband of the late Fay Goldstein. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Sadie (Blazer) Goldstein, he was a lifelong Providence resident. Burton was the owner of the former Goldstein Electric and East Side Electric, retiring after 2000. Burton was a Korean Conflict Navy veteran, serving in Caanes, France. He was a member of Temple Beth-El, Touro Fraternal Association, The Masons: Jenks Lodge 24, and he was also a Shriner. Devoted father of Brent Goldstein and his partner, Dale Damewood, of Holiday, FL, Estelle Laborio and her husband, Joseph, of Johnston, RI, Pamela Caito of Cranston, RI, and Beth Myers and her husband, Ed, of Lincoln, RI. Dear...
Chernick, Ernest K.
Warwick Ernest Kramer Chernick. Former Long-time resident of Providence. Son of the late Faye & Joseph Chernick of Providence, RI and soulmate & life partner of the late Elena Sacks of Warwick for 35+ years. Step father to Jonathan & Marla Sacks and a Grandfather to Amanda, Jeremy, Eliana, Benjamin, and Rachel Sacks. Graduate of Hope High, Bryant College majoring in accounting but found his niche in his K. C. Insurance Agency for 30 years. Ernie had a mathematical mind and a good head for sought-after advice. He was a founding member of Crestwood Country Club and a member of Ledgemont and Metacomet Country Club. His final months were spent at Allegro Living in Harrington Park, NJ where he enjoyed card games with his family close by. Together Ernie and...
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