Obituaries

Theresa (Joseph) (Abenante) Silvia, 83, lovingly known as “Ma” and “G-Ma,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. A proud native of Bristol, RI, and longtime resident of Portsmouth, Theresa embraced the charm of small-town life and made an unforgettable impact on everyone she met. Preceded in death by her […]

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Domonick Cornwallace Knight, a beloved husband, son, uncle, father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend, who departed this life on July 15, 2025, at the age of 38. Domonick was born on March 4, 1987, in McKeesport, PA, and spent his life brightening the hearts […]

It is with the heaviest of broken hearts that we announce the passing of Aaliyah Shanell Hightower, 16, a brilliant young soul who graced our lives from July 10, 2009, until her untimely departure on July 17, 2025. Aaliyah was born in Newport, Rhode Island, where she embraced life with a passion that inspired all […]

Janice Santos Ludwig died peacefully at 1:11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at the age of 85. After living with Alzheimer’s disease for over twenty years-her final four spent at John Clarke Nursing Home in Middletown RI-she was gently ushered into the next life surrounded by loving harmonies sung by her daughters and grandchildren.  […]

Donald Neville Wilkinson, beloved husband of Katie (Lawless), passed away surrounded by family and friends in his home in Kirk Yetholm, Scotland on July 13, 2025, two days after his 75th Birthday. His long and brave fight with COPD was followed by a brief battle with cancer. Donald was the second son of Wallace and […]

Paul Geltmacher White, Jr, age 95 of Portsmouth, RI passed away on July 19, 2025 of natural causes. His parents were Estelle and Dr. Paul White. He was married to Georgia Joan White in 1952 after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. Paul grew up in Pomona, California and graduated from Pomona High School. […]

Daniel James O’Leary, 86, of Jamestown, RI, passed away at home on July 15, 2025. He was the loving husband of Michol Bestoso O’Leary for 58 years. Dan was born on April 27, 1939, to Catherine Carroll (Drinagh, County Cork, Ireland) and Dan O’Leary (Derreen, County Clare, Ireland) at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Brooklyn, […]

Frederick A. MacDonald, 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on July 18, 2025. He was born on September 6, 1941, to parents, Thomas and Regina (Curly) MacDonald of Boston, MA. Shortly after, his parents moved the family to Scituate, MA, fondly known as “The Irish Riviera.” He was a graduate […]

James Mitchell Kalif (‘Jim’) passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12 at 85 years old. Jim was born on February 16, 1940, in Fall River, Massachusetts to Mitchell and Josephine Kalif. He served in the United States Air Force for four years and met his wife, Patricia (Quickfall) Kalif during his service in England. They […]

Virginia C. Eagan, 87, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1937 to Nicola and Donata Calitri in Providence, RI. She is survived by her daughter Virginia E. Curtis and her husband Jeffrey T. Curtis; her son Owen L. Eagan III and his wife Nicole Eagan; her grandchildren Owen R. Eagan, Madeline C. […]

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary McCarthy Panarello, who entered into eternal rest on July 9, 2025, at the age of 82. Mary was born on June 1, 1943, in Providence, Rhode Island, to George and Ursula McCarthy. She graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1961 and went on to enjoy […]

Robert “Bob” Helmbrecht, 84, of Middletown, RI, passed away on July 3, 2025, at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, following complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. In his final weeks, Bob was surrounded by the love and presence of his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Bobbie Helmbrecht, with whom he shared 49 […]