Osofsky, Sarah M.
WARWICK Osofsky, Sarah M., 98, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, RI. Sarah always joked that entering the world on October 30, 1924, was a Halloween welcome and she spent the rest of her life with a sweet tooth as proof. She passed away at age 98 just 6 days shy of her 99th birthday. She was a Staff Sgt during WWII, serving as an x-ray technician. She met her beloved husband Israel Osofsky on a blind date, married and moved to his hometown of Bristol, RI where the first of her children was born. Moving to Cranston, her two daughters soon followed. Tragedy struck when she was widowed in 1963 with three young children. She made raising her children her main priority. When they were small, she...
Wainger, Martha E
Warwick Wainger, Martha E., 93, died on Friday, October 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was the dedicated wife of James Martin Wainger for 60 years until his passing in 2011. Born in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Marion (Goldberg) Feinberg. Martha has been living in Warwick for twenty-one years, previously living in Ridgefield, CT and Las Cruces, NM. She attended the Massachusetts College of Art. She was an active member of Hadassah for many years, a gifted artist, a world traveler, avid reader and above all, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted mother of Leslie Wainger, of Rochester, NY, Judith Connery and her husband, Daniel, of Warwick and Paula LeBlanc, and her husband, Brian, of Glocester....
Goldblatt, Robert M.
Cranston ROBERT M. GOLDBLATT, 92, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Hope Hospice in Providence. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry and Eleanor (Field) Goldblatt. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly (Sherman) Goldblatt, whom he met at Hope High School, Class of 1949. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. He also leaves two sons, Stuart E. Goldblatt and Brian J. Goldblatt, Esq. his daughter-in-law, Donna; and his granddaughter, Dena S. Goldblatt, who was one of the greatest joys in his life. He was predeceased by his brother, Benton Goldblatt and sister, Ann Martha Strashnick. He was a 1952 graduate of Bryant College, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and the former owner of three businesses: Mathewson Men’s...
Schwartz, Lillian
Lillian Schwartz, 92, died on October 14, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Schwartz. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lillian moved to Pawtucket, Rhode Island with her family in the early 1940’s. Lillian was a graduate of Pawtucket East High School and the University of Rhode Island. After a brief stint as a social worker in Central Falls, she focused on her life as a homemaker. In the 1970’s she commenced a much loved career as the librarian of Temple Emanuel in Providence. In this position she received numerous awards as well as national recognition for her innovative teaching and her charitable programs. Lillian is survived by her son, Michael (Cynthia), her daughter, Bobbie Friedman (Brian) and her grandson, Matthew (Tiffany). In addition she...
Ladd, Shirley
West Hartford, CT Ladd, Shirley F., 93, died at her home on Monday, October 9, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Seymour Ladd for 66 years. Born in Portland, ME, a daughter of the late Herman and Dora (Rabinowitz) Goffin, she had lived in West Hartford for the last 3 years, previously residing in Cranston for 58 years. She was a school administrator with Rhode Island Junior College for many years, retiring in 1993. Devoted mother of Steven Ladd and his wife, Judy Durant, of Meriden, NH, Robert Ladd and his wife, Sharon, of Dublin, OH, and Donna Waxler and her husband, Daniel, of Farmington, CT. Loving grandmother of Benjamin, Nathan, Bethany, Jennifer, Andrew, Hannah, Julie, and Rachel. Cherished great grandmother of...