Jacob I. Strashnick
FLAG DATELINE: Bristol Strashnick, Jacob, 96, of RI Veterans Home, died Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Ann M. Strashnick. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Molly (Lucksniasky) Strashnick, he was a life-long Rhode Island resident. Jacob was a graduate of Hope High School, Class of ’39. He was a WW-II Army veteran, serving in the European Theater. Jacob was a member of Touro Fraternal Association, Redwood Lodge of the Masons, RI Shrine and the former Temple Beth David. Devoted father of Michael A. Strashnick of Warwick, Jane S. (Chris) Bowen of Blairsville, GA and the late Bruce Strashnick. Dear brother of the late Janice Colitz. Loving grandfather of Matthew and Kyle. Graveside service...
Daniel J. Adler
DATELINE: Narragansett Adler, Daniel J., 86, of 15 Shagbark Road, died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at South County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Bernice (Chase) Adler. Born in Woonsocket, a son of the late Milton and Frances Adler, he had lived in Narragansett for 8 years, previously residing in Cranston. Danny was a service manager for Trimark United East for 30 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in Germany. Danny was a graduate of Providence College, Class of ’51 and a member of Temple Torat Yisrael. Devoted father of Marc J. Adler and his wife Lori of Narragansett and Maury Chase Adler of Cranston. Dear brother of Lorraine Rosen of New York, NY. Loving grandfather of Bryan and Chelsea. Funeral services will be...
Estelle Gold
DATELINE: WARWICK Gold, Estelle, 90, of 1 Shalom Dr., died Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Kent Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Sumner Gold. Born in New York, NY, a daughter of the late Meyer and Rose (Springer) Sugarman, she had lived in Warwick for 16 years, previously residing in Cranston. She was a registered nurse at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Estelle was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael. Devoted mother of Robert Gold of Cranston, Edward Gold and his wife Anna of Warwick, Barbara Dwares and her husband Kevin of Cranston and Nancy Baker and her husband Michael of Falls Church, VA. Dear sister of Frema Goldshine of Tucson, AZ. Loving grandmother of the late Max Dwares, Jake, Rachel, Matthew, Sarah, and Michelle. Cherished...
Leah E. Abrams
DATELINE: East Providence Abrams, Leah E., 97, died Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Tockwotton on the Waterfront. She was the beloved wife of the late Victor Abrams. Born in Bristol, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mollie (Kataif) Eisenstadt, she had lived in East Providence since 2013, previously living in Providence and Pawtucket. Leah was a dedicated swimmer until it was no longer possible, earning at least one 1,000 mile award. She enjoyed knitting, Mah Jongg, and baking. Devoted mother of Andrew C. Abrams of Pawtucket and Marlene A. Miller and her husband, Stephen, of San Francisco, CA. Dear sister of the late Lester, Nathan, Herbert, and Rose Eisenstadt. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY, 1469 Post Rd.,...
William H. Torman
OBITUARY FOR WILLIAM H. TORMAN DATELINE: Cranston Torman, William H., 78, of Scituate Vista Dr., died Monday, November 9, 2015 at Golden Crest Nursing Center, N. Providence. He was the beloved husband of Emily A. (Reed) Torman for 57 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jacob and Dora (Paster) Torman, he had lived in Cranston for 26 years. Willie was a troubleshooter for the former Atlantic Mills Shoes in Providence for 26 years. He was a member of the Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association. Devoted father of Robin Gerdin and her husband Brian of Cranston. Dear brother of the late Israel “Al” Torman and Evelyn Danis. Loving grandfather of Cody. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave.,...