It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Munro, who left us on October 29, 2025, at the age of 71. Elizabeth dedicated her life to serving others as a Case Manager for the Public Defenders Office for 25 years, becoming a steadfast advocate and voice for her clients. The […]
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Obituary: Marilyn Seliga
Marilyn F. Seliga, 64, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on October 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Newport on November 9, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Larry Wall, a U.S. Naval veteran, and Pauline (Sylvester) Wall. Marilyn grew up in Newport and worked for many years as […]
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Obituary: Catherine Orloff
Catherine Covell Orloff, a longtime resident of Newport and Providence, passed away peacefully on the 27th of October, 2025, at the age of 82 in Whittier, California. Born in 1943 on August 2nd-the same day as her own mother’s birthday-Cathy was a generous, engaged, high-spirited source of inspiration for all who came to know her. She […]
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Obituary: Doris Garside
Doris Blanche Garside, 89, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on 10/31/2025. She was the wife of the late Martin F. Garside, Jr.. Born in Fall River, MA on March 20, 1936, She was the daughter of Herve Plourde and Beatrice (Daigle) Plourde/Bellavance. Doris grew up in Fall River and worked for 28 years at the […]
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Obituary: Ramon Elordi-Churruca
Ramon Elordi-Churruca, 84, of Middletown RI died October 27, 2025. He was the husband of Maria Anacleta Lopez De Elordi. Born in Markina, the Basque Country (Spain) on June 8, 1941. He was the son of Juan Elordi and Josefa Churruca. Ramon became a prominent figure in the basque sport of Jai Alai along with his brother Pedro […]
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Obituary: Cornelia Albertus
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cornelia E. Albertus, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend. Cornelia, known affectionately as “Connie,” was born on June 10, 1927, in Arlington, Iowa, and left us peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 98. She lived a rich and fulfilling […]
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Obituary: Dorothy Baccari
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dorothy (Dot) A Baccari, who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and loved ones on October 26, 2025 at the age of 83. Born in Newport, RI on November 8, 1941. She was the daughter to the late Joseph and […]
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Obituary: David Swanson
David Swanson, a lifelong Rhode Islander, died on October 23, 2025, in his home in Bristol. He was 82 years old. Born in Providence to Swedish Americans Florence V. and Sture T. Swanson, he grew up in the Edgewood section of Cranston, just one hundred yards from the water. At the Edgewood Yacht Club, he […]
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Obituary: Madeline Miniutti
Madeline (Ballerini) Miniutti, 100, of Portsmouth, R.I., passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2025. Born in Brattleboro, VT., on June 6, 1925, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants, the late Amedeo and Grace (Impala) Ballerini. Madeline grew up in Dorchester, Mass., where she attended Girls’ Latin High School and worked at her father’s grocery […]
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Obituary: Dennis C Silvia
Dennis C. Silvia, 73, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. Born on July 6, 1952, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, Dennis was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude Silvia. Dennis was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Marie Bacon; his brother, Christopher; and his granddaughter, Danarya Camara. He is survived […]
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Obituary: John Duarte
Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend John Anthony “Biff” Duarte, a proud Vietnam War Veteran and beloved husband of the late Lois Jean Duarte, passed away peacefully in Newport, Rhode Island, on October 18, 2025. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, to the late John Joseph Duarte and Irene Facey, Biff exemplified courage, loyalty, and resilience […]
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Obituary: Robert Leno
Robert “Bob” Leno, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 8, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island. Born on August 16, 1943, in Hardwick, Vermont, Bob lived a full life marked by determination, hard work, and deep love for his family. Bob’s education began in local schools in Vermont, but it was […]
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Obituary: Zane Anderson
Zane Jacob Anderson died peacefully on the morning of October 17th, weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. Born in Stanhope, New Jersey on the evening of November 29, 1933, to Helene (Hammer) and Albert Frank Anderson, Zane grew up in Port Morris, New Jersey with his sisters Dawn and Jane. Albert died in 1947. His […]
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Obituary: Helen Ikola Fiske
Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Helen was the daughter of the late Aina (Pollary) and Waino K. Ikola. She was married to the late Robert W. Allen and later to the late Eugene Fiske. She was the devoted mother of Ronald Allen (Carol) of Coventry, RI, and Debra Barrett of Westport, MA, and was predeceased by […]
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Obituary: Pauline Reynolds
It is with heavy hearts and much gratitude that we announce the passing of our beloved and beautiful mother, Pauline Reynolds, 79, on October 14, 2025, at Newport Hospital. Born in Newport to the late Joseph Edmund Reynolds and Ann Catherine (Silvia) Reynolds. She was the youngest of five, raised in the Fifth Ward of […]
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Obituary: Dolores Petrush-Tarlton
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]