Jeremy Alan “Jed” Plotkin, age 50, of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on February 27, 2026, after complications related to dialysis while awaiting a kidney transplant. Born and raised in Newport, Jed was a graduate of Portsmouth Abbey School and went on to earn his degree with honors from Salve […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Nass
Elizabeth Ann Nass, 72, a lifelong resident of Aquidneck Island, passed away peacefully in her Portsmouth, RI home in presence of family. Born in Newport, RI on November 26, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. Nass and the late Barbara (Whitford) Nass. She leaves her beloved son, James R. Nass of […]
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Obituary: Mary Jane Glynn
Mary Jane (Barry) Glynn, known to all who loved her simply as Jane, 87, of Middletown, RI, formerly of North Andover, MA, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 29, 1938, in Haverhill, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Elaine (Madigan) Barry and Edward T. Barry. […]
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Obituary: Vivian J. Viti
Vivian J. Viti, 81, of Newport, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at home in Newport, RI. She was born in Newport on October 7, 1944, and was the daughter of the late Dominic L. Pennachi and Jeannette Clement Pennachi. Vivian was a one-of-a-kind mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She had an amazing eye […]
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Obituary: P. Michael Murphy
P. Michael Murphy of Middletown, RI – best known as Murph – passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Leslie (Tessier), his sons Kyle (Jeanne-Marie), Camden (Amanda) and the joys of his life; granddaughter Nova Jane and […]
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Obituary: Jacqueline Feeney Hole
Jacqueline Feeney Hole, 81 of Newport, RI died on February 17, 2026 at Village House in Newport surrounded by her greatest legacy, her family. Born on June 11, 1944 in Newport, RI. She was the daughter of the late John “Jack” Feeney and Edna Hanson Feeney. She was a 1962 graduate of Rogers High School, […]
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Obituary: Edward W. Macdonald
Edward Wolford Macdonald passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a battle with cancer on February 6th, 2026. Born April 26th 1938 to Edward and Ann (Hosie) Macdonald who were both born in Scotland on the Isle of Skye, making Ed a 1st generation in Pennsylvania, PA. His father passed away before […]
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Obituary: Michele Bernard Barragan
Lieutenant Colonel Michele Bernard Barragan, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), 75, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by love. Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, to Raymond and Josephine Bernard, formerly of Newport, Rhode Island, Michele carried with her a deep sense of faith, service, and devotion to family […]
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Obituary: Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen
Maureen C. (Shea) Greichen of Newport passed away peacefully at home on February 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband, Jack Greichen, and her family. She and Jack would have celebrated 72 years of marriage on February 22nd. Born in Newport on March 10, 1931, Maureen was the eldest child of the late Daniel and […]
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Obituary: Finton Wallace II
Finton Wallace II, 83, of Newport, RI, passed away on February 11, 2026, at Newport Hospital. Born in Hartford, CT, he was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Susan (Dwyer) Wallace; his parents, J. Finton Wallace and Ellen (Connolly) Wallace; and his brother-in-law, Eugene Johnson. He is survived by his son, James Finton Wallace […]
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Obituary: Elizabeth L. “Betty” Whisler
Elizabeth Louise Whisler (Betty), 80, of Newport RI passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. Betty was born on June 26, 1945 on Hope Street in Providence to John and Serena Flannery. They were proud Rhode Islanders with roots in Counties Roscommon and Westmeath, Ireland. Betty’s grandfather James Murray was Chief of the Providence Police […]
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Obituary: Roberta E. Baccari-Davis
Roberta Elaine Baccari-Davis, 61, of Newport, RI passed away on January 31, 2026 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Roberta, lovingly known as Robbie, was born on July 10, 1964, at Newport Hospital to Elaine R. Elliott and Michael J. Baccari, Jr. She went to Ely High School in Pompano Beach, FL and graduated in 1982. She […]
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Obituary: Elisabeth O’Loughlin
With deep love and heavy hearts, the O’Loughlin family announces the passing of Elisabeth O’Loughlin, who left this world peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the age of 84. Born June 21, 1941 in Wiesbaden, Germany, Elisabeth’s life began across an ocean but grew into a legacy rooted in family, love, and extraordinary resilience. Elisabeth […]
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Obituary: Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr.
Eugene R. “Bob” Pattison Jr., 49 of Little Compton, RI, passed away on January 29th, 2026 at home surrounded by his family after a heroic battle with Stage 4 stomach cancer. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca M. Pattison, whose unwavering love and devoted care were a constant source of strength and comfort throughout […]
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Obituary: Boylston A. Beal II
Boylston A. “Bo” Beal II, 90 years old of Middletown, RI passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Bo, as he was called, was born October 19,1935 in Cambridge, MA. He was a son of the late Reverend James Holland Beal and Georgette Appleton Binney Beal. He was a graduate of South Kent School […]
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Obituary: Marilla Whitty Cervasio
Marilla (Whitty) Cervasio, 66 of Newport, RI passed away peacefully at her home on Victoria Ave on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Marilla was the loving and devoted wife of Alan Cervasio, to whom she was married to for 39 years. Born in Newport, RI on April 6, 1959, Marilla was the daughter of Edward and […]
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Obituary: Robert T. “Bill” Steel
Robert T. “Bill” Steel, 87, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly in his home on January 17, 2026. Bill was born on May 30, 1938, grew up in England, and was nicknamed after the famous English soccer player, Bill Steel. Bill lived in Manchester and Brighton. He received his primary education at Christ Hospital Boarding […]
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Obituary: Pauline Irving Tozer
Pauline Mary (Irving) Tozer, 97, of Wenham, MA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 surrounded by loving family. She was born in Beverly on July 2, 1928, to the late Herbert and Etta (Prince) Irving. She graduated from Beverly High School with the Class of 1945. After high school, she attended Westbrook College […]
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Obituary: Bernice Schweber
Bernice Gamins Schweber, 92, of Newport, RI, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026 in Naples, FL. Bernice- or Niecy- as she was called – was born in Newport to Alfred and Anne (Kramer) Gamins on May 13, 1933. She went to high school at Rogers and graduated in 1951. She met her future husband […]
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Obituary: Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan
Margaret “Twinkie” Sullivan, 83, passed away on January 15, 2026, after a long period of health challenges. Twinkie was known for her keen intellect, passion for politics, love for all animals (especially her dog, Sadie Mae), loyal friendships, and ability to follow the Red Sox and Patriots with a zeal and intensity rivaling that of […]
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Obituary: Donald M. Moore
Colonel Donald Martin Moore, U.S. Army (Ret.), passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in Newport. Born in Central City, Kentucky on March 25, 1938, he was a son of the late George Lee Moore and Juanita (Blackwell) Moore. He graduated from Murray State University, BS, American University, MA. As well as from US Defense Language […]
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Obituary: Joan Margaret Ponte
Joan Margaret Ponte passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 10, 2026. She was the daughter of Margaret Fagan Martland and beloved wife of Anthony C. Ponte. Joan was a woman of remarkable faith, intellect and creativity. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from St. Catherine’s Academy in Newport, […]
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Obituary: Karl Wilhelm Nelson
Karl Wilhelm Nelson, 56, of Middletown, RI, who passed away on January 1, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital after a long illness. Karl was born in Newport, RI, to John W. Nelson, III and Elizabeth “Betty Anne” (Collins) Nelson. He graduated from Middletown High School and Salve Regina University with a bachelor’s degree in fine […]
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Obituary: Stephen Robertson
Stephen Robertson, 78 of Woonsocket, Rhode Island passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 after an illness. Steve was born in Newport, RI. He was a son of the late George Grant Robertson II and Mary A. (McLeer) Robertson. He leaves one nephew, George Grant Robertson IV, several grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and cousins. Steve was a […]
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Obituary: Leith McLean Adams
Leith McLean Adams, 84, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by family, friends, and her beloved flowers. She was born and raised in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Gale and Mary Gibson McLean. After attending Holton-Arms and Foxhollow, Leith traveled far and wide. She studied […]