Edith Weisman

CRANSTON, R.I. – Edith Weisman passed away on Jan. 13, at Steere House Nursing Center, Providence. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Abraham and Bertha (Lazarson) Sholovitz. Edith lived in Cranston for more than 50 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Weisman. She was a clerk stenographer for the State of Rhode Island, previously working as a teacher’s assistant in Cranston, and retiring in 1991. Edith was a member of Hadassah and former member of Temple Sinai and its Sisterhood.

Devoted mother of Jerold Weisman of Cranston and Deborah Tanguay of East Greenwich. Dear sister of the late Mary Posner-Lohn, Harry, Herman, Max and George Sholovitz. Loving grandmother of Melissa. Cherished great-grandmother of Alexzander and Jaxon. Contributions in her memory may be made to Steere House, 100 Borden St., Providence, R.I. 02903 or Home & Hospice Care of R.I., 1085 North Main St., Providence, R.I. 02904.