All Obituaries

Robert P. Jackson, PhD, 73, of Cranston, passed away on Thursday at Philip Hulitar Hospice after a long illness. He was the husband of Nancy (Willard) Jackson for 51 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 1, 1946, to the late Lawrence and Doris (McGowan) Jackson, he lived in Cranston for 45 years. An avid reader and book collector, Robert worked as a professor of English Literature at Johnson and Wales University for 30 years. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children P....

Giovanne “Jen/Jenny” LaPlante, 96, a lifelong resident of Cranston, entered into eternal life with her Lord on Sunday March 22, 2020 after a brief illness.  Giovanne was the daughter of Autino and Rose (Mezzaucello) Maraia.  She was the loving wife to Paul B. LaPlante until his death in 1997.  Jen was the sister of Joseph A Maraia of Jamestown and West Warwick, Rose Ciunci of Cranston, Grace LeBlanc of North Kingstown, and Michael P. Maraia of Virginia Beach,...

Waltraud (Braun) Kohm, 88 of Cranston died peacefully at home on March 5, 2020. She was the devoted wife of Rolf C. Kohm for 65 years.  Born in Altenburg, Germany in 1931, she was the daughter of the late Frieda and Alfred K. Braun.  Waltraud affectionately known as “Trudy”, became a US citizen at seventeen but always remembered Germany as her first home.  She immigrated to the United States in 1946 and graduated from Roslindale High School in...

Julie Anne (Stewart) Gold "Jules" entered into eternal peace on Sunday March 1, 2020 at home in Cranston. Julie was born September 12, 1963 and was a daughter of Lewis and Barbara (Magnani) Stewart of Cranston.  She was a graduate of Bishop Keough High School 1981 and worked as a secretary in the automotive industry for most of her life. Julie was a constant fixture in the Scituate Vista Community acting as a caregiver and liaison for several members...

Emilia Folgo 95, of Cranston, died peacefully surrounded by her family at Hope Health Hulitar Hospice Center after an unexpected illness.  She was Vice-President of the family-owned business Folgo Ford Sales, Inc.  She was the wife of the late Leo J. Folgo.  Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Emilia was the daughter of the late Luigi and Margarita (Zanni) Ricciardi.  Emilia made her home in Cranston and spent winters in Pompano Beach, Florida. She is...

Donald L. Burke of Cranston passed away on Thursday February 13, 2020.  He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday.  Born in Cranston, he was the son of the late Richard and Ethel (Johnson) Burke and he lived in Cranston most of his life.  He was the husband of the late Rosemarie (LaPorte). Father of Leslie Fernandes, Timothy Burke and Allyson Kelly.  He had six grandchildren and five great grandchildren and was the loving friend of his cat Cleo. He was a...

George G. Miller 92, passed away peacefully on January 30th at West Shore Health Center in Warwick, RI. He was a lifelong resident of Cranston and summer resident at Roy Carpenter's Beach, Matunuck, RI. He was the son of the late Frederick and Lillian Miller. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anne Miller, and by three brothers one sister and one great granddaughter. He is survived by his sisters Lillian Forrest and Doris Hamilton. George is also survived...

Elizabeth M.  "Betty" O'Connor 85, of Cranston passed away peacefully on January 27,  2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife to her husband of 64 years John P. O'Connor  who passed away in February 2019.   Elizabeth was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and is survived by her four sons, Michael J. and wife Teri Dutilly of Key West, Florida, John P. Jr. and wife Mary of Warwick, Kevin M. of...

Lauretta F. Barszcz 90, a resident of Royal Westerly Nursing Home in Westerly, Rhode Island died peacefully after a long illness on January 22nd.  She was formerly employed as a Home Health Aide. She was a long time resident of Cranston, Rhode Island until 2010.  She is survived by her daughter Pauline Dunkel of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, and two sons, James Barszcz of Providence, Rhode Island, and Richard C. Barszcz of Mansfield, Massachusetts, 9 grandchildren, and 8...

Thomas F. Tucker passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday January 18, 2020.  He was the husband of Irene (Rochefort) Tucker and the son of the late Earl and Lois (Almy) Tucker of Cranston. Tom worked as an auto mechanic for 37 years at Dunne Ford and later, at Levine Manufacturing before he retired. A skilled drummer with a passion for oldies music, he was a master of doo-wop and  an avid collector. When he wasn’t listening to music, he could be found outside...