Carol A. Idlis

DATELINE: Cranston, RI Idlis, Carol A., 84, died Saturday, April 21, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Home. She was the beloved wife of the late George Idlis for 50 years and best friend of Marshall I. Silverman of Worcester. Born in Worcester, MA, a daughter of the late Bennett and Frances (Berkowitz) Siegal, she had lived in Cranston for 48 years, previously living in MA. She taught preschool at the Cranston YMCA for almost 30 years. Carol was a Lifemember of Hadassah and Jewish Healthcare of Worcester. Devoted mother of Michael Idlis of Jupiter, FL, Bonnie Arky and her husband, Steve, of Acton, MA, and Amy Misbin and her husband, Barry, of Cranston, RI. Dear sister of Sylvia Kahn of Midlothian, VA. Loving grandmother of Ben and his wife, Zehava, Matthew and his wife,...

Sloan Myles Jaffa

DATELINE: CRANSTON Jaffa, Sloan Myles, 44, died Friday 20 April at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, a son of Farrel Jaffa and Linda Diacumski, he was a lifelong resident of Cranston. He worked as an automotive sales manager for 15 years, most recently at Speedcraft Acura in Warwick. Sloan was a graduate of Cranston East High School, Class of ’91, where he was a soccer star. Devoted brother of Raquel Jaffa-Kumes and her husband Thomas, of Cranston. Loving uncle of Tatum and Dylan Kumes. Cherished nephew of Robert and Lesley Haberman of New York. Dear cousin of Keith, Howard, Harley, Ally, Jack and Charlotte. Funeral Services will be held Sunday 22 April in the Priest Chapel in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick. Sloan rescued dogs and...

Harriett M. Koslow

DATELINE: Smithfield Koslow, Harriett M., 94, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at Village at Waterman Lake, Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Koslow for 70 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Israel and Bessie (Millman) Wiesel, she had lived in Greenville for 5 years, previously living in Cranston for over 60 years. Harriett was a life member and former president of Hadassah and a member of the League of Women Voters. She was a graduate of Hope High School, attended Boston University, and loved Mah Jongg and Bridge. Devoted mother of Franklin Koslow and his wife, Kathleen, of Foster and Linda Gershon and her husband, Dr. Michael, of Warwick. Dear sister of the late Harold Wiesel. Loving grandmother of Jonathan (Melissa) Gershon,...

Leonard H. Summer

DATELINE: NARRAGANSETT Summer, Leonard, 91, died Sunday, April 15, 2018 at South County Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Sally (Goldstein) Summer. Born in Providence, a son of the late Simon and Pauline (Leichter) Summer, he was a longtime resident of Warwick and Cranston, before retiring to Narragansett and Boynton Beach, FL. He was a co-owner of Summer Brothers, a wholesale children’s clothing store in Providence, but was best known as the co-owner of Merlen Pharmacy in Warwick.  After the pharmacy was sold to CVS, he continued as a sales rep for several years.  Leonard was a Army Air Force WWII Veteran serving stateside. He graduated from Hope High School, Class of ’44.  Leonard was a member of Touro...

Anita Greenberg

DATELINE: WARWICK Greenberg, Anita, 82, died Monday, April 9, 2018 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of the late Philip Greenberg. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Solomon and Minnie (Dubin) Pollock, she was a lifelong resident of Warwick.  She was a bookkeeper for Eclipse Syrup for 18 years and Construction Industries of RI for 13 years, retiring in 2007.  Anita was a former member of Temple Torat Yisrael.  Devoted mother of Elaine Sher and her husband, Richard, of Framingham, MA, and Audrey Brisson and her husband, Bob, of Coventry.  Dear sister of the late Claire Frances Erickson and Renee Slawter.  Loving grandmother of Matthew, Jared, Marissa, and Lindsey.  Cherished great grandmother of Priya, Mason,...