Obituaries

Jan 22, 2026

Clintion Aneni, age 45, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

He was born on Monday, November 24, 1980 and is the beloved son of Tokunbo Aneni.

He will be greatly missed and remembered by those who knew him.

There are no funeral services at this time.

Jan 21, 2026

Donna Varin of Smithfield passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Wednesday, the 21st, at Roger Williams Hospital. She was 68 years old. Donna was the daughter of Shirley Marsella and the late Don Marsella of Smithfield. She was the beloved wife of Robert Varin Jr. for 44 years, and a devoted mother to her sons,...

Jan 19, 2026

Joyce Viola Mangione, 84, passed away January 19, 2026. Born in Providence she was the daughter of the late Willard G. and Ruth V. (Gilson) Heon.

She is survived by five children; Victor Mangione, Christenzio “Chris’ Mangione, Patrick Scholl, Tyrone Scholl and Jay Scholl. She was the mother of the late Jackie Scholl, Wendy Scholl and Michelle Mangione.

Her funeral and burial...

Jan 17, 2026

Dorothy B. Moran passed away January 17, 2026 on her 106th birthday. She was the wife of the late Raymond A. Moran. Born in Providence she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Flora B. (Desrosiers) St. Onge.

Dorothy worked for the former Browns Tailors and Cleaners in East Greenwich for over 25 years and was a daily mass attendee...

Jan 16, 2026

Sparkle K. Tinsley-Osei, age 47, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was born on Friday, February 3, 1978.

She was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her home and family.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Blessing Kanneh.

Sparkle will be remembered for her warmth and...

Jan 15, 2026

Alex Silva, 50, passed away on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 29, 1975, in Mexico to Manuela Muñoz and Eulalio Silva, Alex was the youngest of his siblings and grew up with a deep sense of family that remained central throughout his life.

In his early years, Alex made the courageous journey to the United...

Jan 12, 2026

Lorraine Vonidestein, 74 of Providence passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Jan 11, 2026

Marilyn (Walter) Kelly, age 87, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Elmhurst Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late George Kelly. Born on Tuesday, November 5, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Norman E. Walter and Virginia E. (Baker) Walter.

She earned her master’s degree...

Jan 11, 2026

Salvatore Anthony DeSalvo was born August 13, 1935 in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Antonio and Mary DeSalvo. Sal was an eager and determined student, well versed in history and the arts. He was an equally talented athlete, performing well in both team sports and in more singular endeavors, going on to break school records in both the Broad Jump...

Jan 10, 2026

William Craver Small, age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Born on Thursday, February 18, 1954, in Seattle, Washington, he was the son of the late William C. Small and Maurine O. (Long) Small.

William was a resident of Fruitland, Washington. He worked as a mechanic in the automotive industry, where...

Jan 10, 2026

Susan Bateman Pauley, 82, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026 following a brief decline in health. She was the daughter of Jack and Joan (nee Wade) Bateman, and was born in Chelmsford, Essex in her native country of England on January 20, 1940. Susan lived an extraordinary life in many ways, having travelled extensively in her younger years, working...

Jan 9, 2026

Jacqueline (Oulette) Cutting, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Holiday Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Manville, RI. Born on August 25, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Lucille Oulette.

Jacqueline was the loving mother of William Cutting, and Karen Kay.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

There are no services at this time.

Jan 9, 2026

Maribel Morales, 55 of Providence passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Jan 8, 2026

Kim Nielsen, 87 of Smithfield  passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Jan 8, 2026

Timothy Jay Nolan Sr., 68 of Providence passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026.  All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.

Jan 8, 2026

Joan Marie (Duffy) Fogarty, 89, a lifelong resident of East Greenwich, RI died peacefully in the company of her family on January 8, 2026. She was the daughter of Dr. Philip A. Duffy and Gertrude G. O'Donnell of East Greenwich. She was the wife of the late Raymond D. Fogarty of East Greenwich.

Joan was an avid reader, crossword enthusiast, loved...

Jan 6, 2026

James J. Ludovico, USN (Ret.), 101, passed away January 6, 2026. He was the husband of the late Terry (Onufer) Ludovico. Born in New Haven, CT he was a son of the late Domenic and Latitia (Gaudio) Ludovico.

Jim’s career in the Navy led him to places such as the UK, Africa and Antarctica. From Alaska through California and to the...

Jan 4, 2026

Andrew R. Hobson, 58, passed away January 4, 2026. He was the husband of Karen (Fraser) Hobson. Born in Warwick he was a son of the late Kenneth T. and Rosemary R. (Roche) Hobson.

Andrew worked at Electric Boat in North Kingstown for 25 years. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox fan. He loved to go...

Jan 3, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

Tammy Kelley Marchand, 87 of West Warwick passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. All services are private. The services have been entrusted to the SKEFFINGTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION.