Obituaries

Sherry L. Kelly, 75, of Little Compton, Rhode Island, entered into rest on January 19, 2024. Sherry was born on April 9,1948, in Fall River, Massachusetts and is predeceased by her husband Robert “Larry” Kelly, and her parents Franklin A. Leach and Ruth Cobb Leach. After graduating from Kents Hill School in 1967, Sherry went […]

Newport, RI -Awilda Ojeda Ramos, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 19th, 2024.Born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, on August 24, 1952, She was the daughter of Vincente Ojeda and Justina Ramos.Awilda is survived by her daughter, Maritza Morocho of Middletown, Daniel Eli Ojeda and Giezy Andres Ojeda. Awilda is preceded in death […]

Bobby Joe Harris, 85 of Tiverton, RI passed away on January 18, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Diane Harris. He leaves his children Cheryl Shenkle (husband Gordon), Ken Harris, Sheila Shovelton (husband Peter) and Theresa Helger. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren Brittani, Christian, Marissa, Hannah, Zach, Abby, and great-grandchildren […]

Rosemarie (Lozito) Nash, 84, of Middletown, RI died peacefully at home on January 20, 2024. She was born in Newport, RI on September 21, 1939, the youngest daughter of six children to Concetto and Concetta Lozito. Rosemarie was raised in Newport and earned her diploma as a Registered Nurse from Newport Hospital School of Nursing […]

Jane Harrington Bethune, 78, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 14, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jane was born in Newport to Mary Louise Harrington (née Turner) and James Gilbert Harrington on August 20, 1945. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1963 and obtained a […]

Barbara Elizabeth Caminiti (née Correiro), beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on June 29, 1951, in Fall River, MA, and moved with her family to Newport at a young age. Barbara lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family. Barbara […]

Andre “Andy” Roland Levesque, died on January 5, 2024, at home. Andy was born July 13, 1930, to French-speaking parents, Adelard Levesque and Jeannette Ledoux Levesque in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the second child of four. He leaves behind his beloved partner, Jean, his youngest sister, Muriel Brousseau (Maurice), and his four children, Susan […]

Lois C. Chase, 83, of Middletown, RI died Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Newport Hospital after complications from a cancerous tumor. She was one of twins born in Maryville, Tennessee, on March 2, l940, to Clarence and Henrietta (McKelvey) Curtis. Her twin sister, Doris Lee, died at age five months. Lois attended Friendsville High School […]

Kevin D. Holmes, 53, of Newport, RI, died on January 14, 2024, joining his father, the late Alanson O. Holmes, just three weeks after his passing. Kevin leaves to mourn his heartbroken mother, Eileen (Richards) Holmes, of Newport, his brother, Brian (Caryn) Holmes, of Agawam, MA, his niece and nephew, Brittany (Tyrel) Feeler, and Michael […]

Melvin Carter, 60, of Newport, Rhode Island, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Born on February 5, 1963, He was the son of the late Conchita (Carter) Noka-Glover and the beloved brother of William Carter of Cranston, Tina Noka of Marietta, GA, and Tonya Anderson, of Millbrook, AL, and many nieces and nephews. Melvin […]

Michael Joseph Kalil, 69, of Arab, Alabama. He passed away peacefully on January 11,2024, while being comforted by family and a truly remarkable friend. He was the father of Michael Kalil Jr., of Arab, Alabama, Katherine Kalil of Ashburn, Virginia, and Mary Miller of Hartford, Alabama. Born February 25, 1954 in Newport, he was the […]

Kelly Teresa Sullivan, 36, of Middletown, RI, passed away, surrounded by her devoted, loving family on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Born in Newport on her daddy’s birthday September 5, 1987, Kelly Teresa was the daughter of Matthew and Teri (Stritzinger) Sullivan of Middletown. Growing up in Middletown, Kelly was surrounded by love with Teri, Matthew […]

Alice Marie (O’Hara) Turek, 92, passed away on January 11, 2024 at Apple Rehab Shelton Lakes in Shelton, CT where she was lovingly cared for by the staff for the past five years. Alice was born in New York City, NY on May 20, 1931, the daughter of Martin and Alice (Boyle) O’Hara where she […]

William Bergh “Bill” Gamble, 73, of Newport, RI passed away on January 5, 2024, in Newport RI. He was born in Boston, MA to James L. Gamble & Alberta (Bergh) Gamble on September 28, 1951. Bill was a graduate of Milton Academy, Trinity College BA ’74, University of Miami ‘JD ’78, LLM ’79, University of […]

Judith G. Hansen, 71, of Newport, RI, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Newport Hospital. Born in Norfolk, VA, she was the daughter of the late James C. Sargent and Margaret (Houghton) Pawlowski. Judith is survived by her son, Michael Hansen, of Newport, and her sisters, Sandy Sargent, of Newport, and Patricia Sargent, of […]

Kathleen M. Sawyer, 82, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the Village House Convalescent Home in Newport, RI. She leaves the love of her life, James A. Travers, who was her strength and memory during her long illness. Kathy was a dedicated genealogist for the Sawyer family for most of her […]

Bernard James Crowley, 79, of Newport, RI, and formerly of Bridgeport, CT, passes away on January 4, 2024. He was the husband of the late Maureen (Tierney) Crowley. Born in Bridgeport, CT on June 6, 1944, He was the son of the late James and Helen (Hickey) Crowley. Bernie attended Notre Dame High School in […]

Christopher S. Christopher, 81, of Newport, passed away at home on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was the son of the late Stelios and Frances (Maistrou) Christopher. Chris was a 1960 graduate of Rogers High School and in 1964 he went on to graduate from URI with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. While at URI […]

With a heavy heart, the family of Matthew Kusinitz wishes to report his passing. He died on November 21, 2023 at the age of 71 after a long battle with cancer and is succeeded by his wife Marilyn and his child Nathaniel. Born in Newport, RI on April 8, 1952, to Sam and Rita Kusinitz, […]

Guenter (Günter Sr) Kern of Clay Street, Newport, RI passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was the husband of Rita Teresa (Bencivenga) Kern. He was born in Oldenberg, Germany on March 28, 1935, to Wilhelm and Gretel Kern. Raised in Germany and having served in the German Navy during the rearmament era in […]

Sara “Sally” Elizabeth CosgroveEast Providence, RI – Sara “Sally” Elizabeth Cosgrove, 88, of East Providence, Rhode Island, died on January 1, 2024.She was the wife of the late John Cosgrove, and mother of the late Kevin R. Cosgrove.Born in Norfolk, VA on January 31, 1935, She was the daughter of George Twaddle and Clifton (Holloman) […]