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There’s still time to contribute to your IRA for 2015

There’s still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2015! You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,500 for 2015 ($6,500 if you were age 50 by Dec. 31, 2015). For most taxpayers, the … more

Barbara Kennerson | 3/3/16

‘Son of Saul,’ ‘Amy’ and ‘Spotlight’ win Oscars

LOS ANGELES (JTA) – A Hungarian Holocaust drama, a documentary about a sultry Jewish rock star who died too young and a film about an investigation of church sex abuse led by a Jewish newspaper editor won Academy Awards. “Son of Saul,” the … more

3/3/16

Stuart J. Aaronson, 71

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Stuart J. Aaronson passed away on Feb. 22 at the Evergreen House Health Center. He was born in Boston, Mass., and was raised by his mother, Roberta (Barron) Loebenberg, and her late husband, Stanley T. Loebenberg, in … more

3/3/16

Paul J. Arbor, 62

WARWICK, R.I. – Paul J. Arbor died Feb. 23. Born in Providence, a son of Shirley (Schuster) Arbor and the late Gerald Arbor, he was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the owner of … more

3/3/16

Manny Asser, 100

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Manny Asser of New Bedford died Feb 21. He was born in New York’s Lower East Side. Husband of Anita (Katz), son of the late Solomon and Julia (Epstein) Asser. He served in WWII as a Private First Class, and was awarded … more

3/3/16

Helen Babin, 94

FALL RIVER, MASS. – Helen Babin passed away Feb. 18. She was the wife of the late Rabbi Moshe Babin. She was born in New York, N.Y., the daughter of the late Murray and Lillian (Plottel) Klein. Helen graduated from Hunter College … more

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Frances Reeva Hecker, 88

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Frances R. Hecker died Feb. 22 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of Norman Hecker. They were married for 68 years. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Max and Bessie (Goldman) Senders, she had … more

3/3/16

Annette Myerson, 86

BARRINGTON, R.I. – Annette (Robinson) Myerson, a resident of Barrington for more than 50 years, died Feb. 27 at home with her son by her side after an extended illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Myerson for 48 years. Born in … more

3/3/16

Max Rose, 95

WARWICK, R.I. – Max Rose died Feb. 24. He was the husband of the late Lenka (Kopolowitz) Rose. Born in Providence, a son of the late George and Fannie (Foxman) Rose, he was a longtime resident of Rhode Island before moving to Pembroke Pines, … more

3/3/16

Barbara W. Saroian, 87

CRANSTON, R.I. – Barbara W. Saroian died peacefully on Feb. 22. Born in Providence to the late Samuel and Dr. Hattie Wolfe, she was a lifetime resident of Rhode Island. She was a graduate of Hope High School and attended Pembroke College. Barbara … more

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