Helene K. Sondler

DATELINE: Warwick Sondler, Helene K., 94 passed peacefully on September 30th, 2020 at Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, RI.  She was the wife of the late Richard Sondler.  Born in Providence, a daughter of Marian and Isadore Kwasha, she proudly raised her family there and helped Dicky through the years at “Star Appliance”.  Helene was a member and volunteer of Temple Emanu-El and also volunteered at the Miriam Hospital.  Helene cherished her life on the East Side and beautiful summer days on the shores of Canonchet with family and dear friends. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Sondler of Woburn, MA, the late Bruce Sondler and late David Sondler, Helene was immensely proud of her three sons. She remained close to daughters-in- law Elizabeth...

Posted on Sep 30, 2020 | 8 comments

Nancy Weintraub

DATELINE: CRANSTON Weintraub, Nancy, 95, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Cedar Crest.  She was the beloved wife of the late Herman “Hy” Weintraub.  Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Gambuto) Giampetro, she had lived in Cranston for over 50 years. Devoted mother of Neil Weintraub of Providence and the late Allen M. Weintraub.  Dear sister of the late Thomas Giampetro and Gloria Wilks.  Loving grandmother of Allen, Mitchell and the late Jackson. Cherished great grandmother of Kyle. Funeral services and shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite...

Posted on Sep 30, 2020 | 3 comments

Maurice Oelbaum

DATELINE: WEST PALM BEACH, FL Oelbaum, Maurice, 102, died September 24, 2020 at Jupiter Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of the late Erna (Seiden) Oelbaum. Born in Ulanow, Poland, a son of the late Israel and Gertrude (Weinreb) Oelbaum, he had lived in West Palm Beach, FL for over 30 years, previously living in Cumberland and Lincoln, RI. He was the owner of Maurice Furniture in Central Falls for 35 years, retiring in 1995. Maurice was a WWII Army veteran, serving in Pacific Theatre. He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and the former Shaare Zedek.  Maurice was also a member of the Mason’s Redwood Lodge, JWV and an honorary member of Hadassah. Devoted father of Gisele Terry of Los Angeles, CA and Frances Oelbaum of Bronx, NY. Dear brother of ten...

Posted on Sep 24, 2020 | 2 comments

Sydney I. Resnick

DATELINE: WARWICK Resnick, Sydney I., 94, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Kent Regency. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances “Pepper” Cohen. Born in Providence, son of the late Max and Sarah Resnick, he had lived in Warwick for 3 years, and was previously a longtime resident of Cranston. He was an attorney at his own practice for over 50 years. Sydney was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a graduate of Hope High School, Brown University and Boston University School of Law. Devoted father of David Resnick and his wife, Susan, of Cambridge and John Resnick of Wickford. Brother of the late Beatrice Shechtman. Loving grandfather of Caroline and Max Resnick. Funeral services and Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be...

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 | 16 comments

Ethel Schwartz

DATELINE: Swansea, MA Schwartz, Ethel, 92, died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Fall River Jewish Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Israel “Red” Schwartz. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Israel and Celia (Cohen) Sanft, she was a longtime resident of Swansea. She was an inspector for Firestone, US Records and United Merchants, retiring in 1991. Ethel also sold Avon in her community. She was a graduate of Durfee High School, Class of ’46.  She was a former member of the JWV Auxiliary and member and former secretary of the Pioneer Women. Dear sister of Aaron Sanft of Gilbert, AZ and the late Lloyd, Abraham, Louis, Sonny, William, Bertha, Ruth, Rose, Goldie and Shirley.  She is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended...

Posted on Sep 17, 2020 | 2 comments