Dolores Petrush-Tarlton, 73, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on October 20, 2025. She was the wife of Scott J. Tarlton. Born in Passaic, NJ on June 1, 1952, she was the daughter of Edward and Anna (Olko) Petrush. Dolores grew up in Saddle Brook, New Jersey and graduated from Fairleigh-Dickinson University. She was a registered […]
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Obituary: Betty Ann Calise
CALISE, Betty A. (Coray), died on October 19, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Fall River, MA to the late Albertina (Sousa) and Joseph Coray. Betty was a long-time resident of Somerset, MA and Portsmouth, RI. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Peter P. Calise; and her […]
Obituary: Camilla Kenyon Boyd Chappell
Camilla Kenyon Boyd Chappell passed away peacefully in her home on October 13, 2025. Her two daughters (the bookends of her family of five) were with her, and the days before her death were filled with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and friends. She was the light at the center of a […]
Obituary: Richard Hatch
Richard H. Hatch, 86, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on October 7, 2025. He was the husband of Joyce (McMahon) Hatch. Born in Newport, RI on August 19, 1939, He was the son of the late John and Helen (Durfee) Hatch. Richard grew up in Middletown on East Main Road. He enlisted to serve in […]
Obituary: Christina Rivkees
Christina Rivkees, age 68, passed away comfortably on a beautiful fall day on October 16, 2025, in her home in Newport, RI, after a lengthy illness. Tina was born to Bridget and Melvin Fistori in Boston, MA. After graduating from Medford High School, she attended nursing school at Massachusetts General Hospital and later the University […]
Obituary: Dennis Demessianos
Dennis Michael Demessianos Age 74 Born in Newport, Rhode Island on October 23, 1950 to Alexander and Mary (Nardelli) Demessianos. Dennis passed away at the Grand Islander Nursing Home in Middletown, Rhode Island on October 7, 2025. He is survived by, Lelanie Kratochwill, step-children, Talon and Jennah Kratochwill, his brother Paul (Paula Patalano) Demessianos and […]
Obituary: Irene Haney
Irene Sullivan Haney, 87, of Centerville, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Irene was a joyous enthusiast. She rode ziplines and loved helicopter rides. She specialized in flower arranging and blueberry pie making. She knit all her children’s sweaters. She loved the opera, Shakespeare and the symphony. The Cape […]
Obituary: Roberta Jenness
Her loving and appreciative family is grieved to announce the passing of their matriarch, Roberta Lorraine Jenness (Bradley), on October 11, 2025. That day, when heaven gained an angel, the world lost a bright and shining light. Roberta, known as Bobbie to all of her friends, was born on January 25,1937 to Stanley and Persis […]
Obituary: Edward McDonald
Edward E. McDonald, 77, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2025 at the Grand Islander Center in Middletown surrounded by his caregivers. Born and raised in Rhode Island, Ed made his home in Portsmouth for more than 30 years. He was the son of the late John McDonald and Netta (Hodson) McDonald. Ed graduated from […]
Obituary: Barbara Blinn
Barbara A. Blinn, 67, of Newport, Rhode Island, died on Saturday, October 4, 2025 after a short illness. Born in Newport, RI on March 3, 1958, she was the daughter of Barbara (Hamill) Platt and the late James Platt. Barbara grew up in Newport later found great pride working as a CNA. She had a […]
Obituary: James “Jim” B. Sellar
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James “Jim” B. Sellar on October 10, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on June 20, 1935, in Paisley, Scotland, Jim lived a long and meaningful life and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was married to his beloved wife, Margaret, for an incredible […]
Obituary: Antonio L. Lontoc Jr.
Antonio L. Lontoc Jr. MSCM, USN (Ret.), 90, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025. Antonio was born October 1, 1935, in Naga City, Republic of the Philippines, to Antonio and Lourdes Lontoc. Master Chief Lontoc enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 13, 1961, at the U.S. Navy station, Sangley Point in Cavite City, Republic of the Philippines. After completing […]
Obituary: John Kelchner
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. John S. Kelchner, DMD, on October 9, 2025. Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, he was a beloved husband of Susan, esteemed orthodontist, and cherished member of the Portsmouth community. John carried quite the academic career, attending Berwick High School (Berwick, PA), Bucknell University (Lewisberg, […]
Obituary: Ian Almeida
In Loving Memory of Ian T. Almeida: June 26, 1992 – October 4, 2025 Ian lived his life with the same spirit as the sea he loved – calm, wild, and endlessly full of wonder. Whether he was out on the water or gathered with friends, he had a gift for making every moment feel […]
Obituary: Alfred Gibau
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Alfred Gibau, who died on October 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on August 14, 1931, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Alfred was a dedicated technician in the electronics industry and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.Alfred leaves behind his […]
Obituary: Susan Edward
On December 1, 2024, our beloved family member, Susan A. Edward, passed away quietly, in the presence of her family and friends.Susan was born in Newport in 1946, to Robert and Catherine (Cesario) Edward, and grew up in Middletown alongside her older sister, Jane. Susan graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy and Salve Regina College. After […]
Obituary: Letty Champion
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Letty Ray (Quarry) Champion, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left this world on September 1, 2025 at the age of 84. She leaves behind her husband of 67 years, Ronald W. Champion Sr. and their four children, Carol (Champion) Wernquest and her husband […]
Obituary: Thomas Cinotti
Thomas E. Cinotti, 66, of 65 Peck Avenue, Bristol, died unexpectedly on Monday, September 29, 2025 at home. He was the loving husband of Tricia Cinotti. They recently celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Victor A. and Dolores P. (Cordeiro) Cinotti. A graduate of Portsmouth […]
Obituary: Christine Gill
In a moment of great loss, we announce the passing of Christine Lynn Gill, a beloved mother, cherished sister, and devoted friend. Surrounded by loved ones at her home in Bristol, RI, Christine passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at 11:42 PM, at the age of 61.Born on January 7, 1964, in Newport, RI, […]
Obituary: Mary Patricia Prendergast
Mary “Trish” Prendergast, a walking master class on how to be a graceful, quietly strong human, an Irish daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, loyal friend, and ultimate caregiver, died from various health challenges on September 24, 2025, at Newport Hospital in Newport, Rhode Island. She was 84. Trish’s drive to serve others carried […]
Obituary: Dorothy Pimental
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dorothy V. Pimental, a beloved member of our Newport community, who left us on September 26, 2025, at the age of 98. She was the wife of the late Antone T. Pimental. Dorothy was born on February 8, 1927, in Newport, RI. She was the loving daughter of […]
Obituary: David Crockett
It is with great love and deep sadness that the family of David Crockett announces his passing on September 18, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on April 12, 1957, David was the son of the late George and Susan Crockett. He grew up surrounded by music, a passion that would shape much of […]
Obituary: Thomas Stebbins
Thomas J. Stebbins, Jr., 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on September 26, 2025. He was the husband of Paula (Sullivan) Stebbins. Born in Quantico, VA on December 13, 1955, He was the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Gray) Stebbins. Tom grew up in a Navy family, and he and his siblings lived […]
Obituary: Paula Tate
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paula Ann Tate,76, of Portsmouth, RI, on September 19, 2025. Born on February 22, 1949, in Philadelphia, PA, she was a beloved mother, sister, friend, and a valued member of her community. Paula will be remembered by all who knew her for her infectious […]
Obituary: Antonio Walker
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Antonio Lamar “Asti” Walker, who departed this life on September 21, 2025, at the age of 51. Antonio was born on March 21, 1974. Son of Ruby Lee Walker of Mississippi. Antonio was the loving fiancĂ© of Melanie Pacheco of Portsmouth, Beloved father of […]
