Mehlman, Edwin S.

Barrington Dr. Edwin S. Mehlman was born on November 30, 1935, in Hartford, CT, the son of Sol A. and Rose (Slitt) Mehlman. He grew up in Springfield, MA, and graduated from Classical High School. He went on to attend Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Following dental school, he served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. He then continued his education at the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, where he received a Certificate in Endodontics (root canal therapy). In 1965, he opened his practice limited to Endodontics in Providence, RI, becoming the first Endodontist in the state. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of nearly 45 years, Lesley (Lunin) Mehlman; his brother, Michael; and...

Posted on Jul 9, 2025 | 11 comments

Horowitz, Steven D.

Narragansett Horowitz, Steven D., 75, passed away at his home in Narragansett on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was the beloved partner and husband of Cynthia (Slucha) Horowitz for twenty-five years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jerome and Irene (Garber) Horowitz, he was a Narragansett and Saint Simons Island, Georgia resident. Steven was a dedicated employee, specializing in precious metal recycling. He later enjoyed a career in automotive executive recruitment. When he managed to escape work, he was found with his loving wife by his side while they enjoyed experiencing the rich art communities of music and jazz concerts, art galleries, travel, and his personal favorite, college basketball. A lifelong Providence and Rhode Island resident, he was proud to...

Posted on Jul 7, 2025 | 15 comments

Madison, Jenifer M.

                     East Greenwich Madison, Jenifer M., 52, died on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice in Providence with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved mother of Maya L. Madison. Born in Silver Spring, MD, she was the loving daughter of Eva (Weissman) Silver, she had lived in East Greenwich for the last twelve years, previously living in Sharon, MA and Scotts Plains, NJ. Jenifer, a Pilgrim High School graduate, earned her double-bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Brandeis, was an alum of Emory University where she received her master’s in public health. She loved her ten years working as a district manager with the Kingston Fire District. Previously she worked with the AIDS Service...

Posted on Jul 4, 2025 | 16 comments

Kris, Lev

DATELINE: East Greenwich Lev Isaakovich Kris, 88, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at the Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Asya Markovna (Stoliarskaya) Kris. Born in the village of Khashchevato, Ukraine, a son of the late Isaak and Brana (Schwartz) Kris, he had lived in East Greenwich for over 25 years, previously residing in Odessa, Ukraine. Lev came to the United States as a political refugee from Ukraine, formerly USSR. Devoted father of Dr. Alla Korennaya of East Greenwich. Dear brother of Hannah Friedman of New York City, NY, Mikhail Kris of Haifa, Israel, Tsilya Shamess of Providence, RI, and the late Evgenia Medovaya. Loving grandfather of Dr. Marina Korennaya and her husband, Robert. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July...

Posted on Jul 3, 2025 | 0 comments