Raisner, Susan J.
DATELINE: Coventry Raisner, Susan J., 78, died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Fred Raisner for 52 years. Born in Ithaca, NY, she was a daughter of the late Israel and Betty (Steigman) Katz, she had lived in Coventry for 2 years, previously living in Cranston for 47 years. Susan earned Bachelors and Masters degrees from Northeastern University and a degree in Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island. Susan was also a board member of the Cranston Auburn branch library. Susan’s favorite role in life was that of a wife and devoted mother and grandmother. She was the loving mother of Dara McCurdy and her husband, Everett; Shira Christensen and her husband Michael; loving grandmother...
Berenson, Gerry
Cranston Berenson, Gerry A., 76, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Eric B. Berenson. Born in Philadelphia, she was the devoted daughter of Edythe J. (LeVay) Lamb and the late Harold W. Lamb. Gerry was a loving mother to Michelle Berenson of Cranston and Louis Berenson and his partner, Amy Conrardy, of Bellingham, MA. She was a cherished sister to Carol Lamb of Florida and a dear sister-in-law to Lisa Berenson, also of Florida. A longtime resident of Cranston for 50+ years, Gerry began her career as a dental assistant before transitioning into the field of human resources, where she worked in staffing and onsite management. She retired from HR work in 2010. After retirement, she gave and received...
Levine, Nan
Levine, Nan D., passed on Monday, January 27 at the age of 94. Born in Jamaica Plains, NY, she was the daughter of the late Beatrice and Alfred Goldstein. Married to her late husband, Donald for 60 years, she was the mother of Sheri Levine Singer, Marc and Carrie Levine and Neil Levine. She was the cherished grandmother of Matthew Singer and Amber Carey, Scott and Olivia Singer, Julia Levine and Connor Levine and loving great-grandmother to Ford and Hunter. Nan was the beloved sister of Martin Goldstein and devoted aunt of David and Wendy Goldstein and Steven Goldstein, great-aunt of Emily and Rachel Goldstein. Loving and dear friend of Irwin Schorr. A graduate of Hofstra University, Nan cherished her long life in Providence as a sought after...
Lebeaux, Robert A.
Burrillville Lebeaux, Robert A., 69, passed away on January 26, 2025, at his home in Burrillville. He was the beloved husband of Marti (Olson) Lebeaux for thirty-six years. Born in Brookline, he was a son of the late Hal and Barbara (Greenstein) Lebeaux, he had lived in Rhode Island for the last twenty-three years, previously living in Framingham, MA. He was the owner of Ralco Industries in Woonsocket, opening their doors in 1973. Bob was a devoted family man, dedicated to his children and spouse, but above all else, he treasured his dear cocker spaniel, Abigail. Devoted father of Seth Lebeaux of Woonsocket, Jacob Lebeaux of Pascoag and Heidi Lebeaux of Oakland; as well as Abigail A. and Cosmo K, both of Burrillville. Dear brother of Wayne Lebeaux of Framingham...
Pearlman, Marcus J.
Rumford Pearlman, Marcus J., 95, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Annamaria (Stingo) Pearlman. Born in Providence, the 6th child of the late Ida (Mines) and Israel Pearlman, from a family of eleven (6 girls and 5 boys). He had lived in Rumford for ten years, previously living in Cranston for thirty-two years. Marc was a member of RI and Mass. Bars, PE (Professional Engineer 1962), Life Scout, Scoutmaster, Big Brother. All-state fullback (“Purple Locomotive”), Kibbutznik (1949), President RI Associated General Contractors, Caretaker, Sailor, Scuba Diver, 1st Lt. USAF World War II & Korean War veteran. He was a graduate of Classical High (1947), MIT (1951) and Suffolk Law School...