Maxwell Wolff

Maxwell Wolff, of Catonsville, MD, passed away on September 25, 2019 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Wolff (nee Spiegle), children, Michael Wolff, David (Susan) Wolff, and Debbie Wolff (Adam) Sanford, and grandchildren, Rachel, Danielle, and Stefanie Wolff. Mr. Wolff was predeceased by his parents, Malvin and Ruth Wolff.  Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick.  Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Posted on Sep 27, 2019 | 0 comments

Eileen S. Kotler

DATELINE: WARWICK Kotler, Eileen S., 94, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Tamarisk Assisted Living. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Abraham and Celia (Botvin) Paull, she was a longtime resident of Warwick.  She was an antique dealer and owner of the former Fanastiques in Swansea, MA and a salesperson for Providence Diamond and Ross Simons.  Eileen was a volunteer at the Kent Hospital Information Desk for over 25 years and a member of the Kent Hospital Women’s Auxiliary.  She was a graduate of Hope High School. Devoted mother of Steven Kotler of Providence, Pamela Goes and her husband, Henry, of Warwick and Debra Terilli and her husband, John, of West Greenwich. Sister of Ruth Paull of Los Angeles, CA. Loving grandmother of Paul, Joshua,...

Posted on Sep 25, 2019 | 9 comments

Judith Chorney

DATELINE: CRANSTON Chorney, Judith, 87, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Chorney. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Samuel and Etta (Cohen) Shlavin, she was a longtime resident of Cranston, previously living in Providence. She was a subscriber services supervisor for BlueCross BlueShield for 25 years and worked for Adam’s Drug Store for 22 years.  Longtime companion of Edmond Goldberg. Dear cousin of Bernard Make and his wife, Judith, of Rumford and Carolyn Maillis and her husband, Maxwell, of Asheville, NC.  Graveside services will be held WEDNESDAY at 2:00 p.m. in Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road in Warwick. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be...

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 | 16 comments

Farrel A. Jaffa

DATELINE: CRANSTON Jaffa, Farrel A., 81, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Providence, son of the late Donald and Jean (Moverman) Jaffa, he was a longtime resident of Cranston. After decades running his own dealership, Prime Auto, Farrel was a salesman for Courtesy Kia Mitsubishi for 21 years. Farrel was a Marine veteran, serving stateside. He attended URI and was a traveling soccer coach for Cranston East, where he cherished coaching his own son. Farrel served as a beloved mentor to many of the young men he coached as well as countless up and coming salespeople. Devoted father of Raquel Jaffa Kumes and her husband, Thomas, of Cranston and the late Sloan Miles Jaffa. Dear brother...

Posted on Sep 17, 2019 | 6 comments

Alan Hopfenberg

DATELINE: PROVIDENCE Hopfenberg, Alan, 90, passed away early on the morning of Monday, September 16, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Guffan) Hopfenberg. Born in Far Rockaway, NY, a son of the late Irving and Grace (Hausner) Hopfenberg, he was a longtime resident of Providence. He worked at the Providence Post Office for over 20 years. Alan was a Korean Conflict Army veteran and a Rhode Island JVFW vice Commander.  He was a graduate of Bryant University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.  Alan was a member Touro Fraternal Association, the United States Postal Workers Union and past President of the Rhode Island Gilbert & Sullivan Society. Devoted father of Shazy (Hopfenberg) and her husband, Rabbi Thom King, of Pikesville, MD,...

Posted on Sep 16, 2019 | 5 comments