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Jane Teresa Lauth
Aug 18, 2026
Jane T. (Lopes) Lauth 68, of Tiverton, Rhode Island, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, at Saint Anne's Hospital after a brief illness with her children by her side.
She was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on September 28th, 1957, the daughter of the late Roland A. Lopes and the late Patricia (Biastre) Lopes. She was a graduate of the...
Jean Pike
Oct 8, 2026
Jean Krasnisky Coughlin Pike, a registered nurse, businesswoman, and longtime resident of Narragansett, Rhode Island, passed away on October 8, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on October 22, 1935, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, Jean was the daughter of Teofilia "Tillie" Kweder Krasnisky Ziegler and Joseph Krasnisky. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing in Philadelphia with...
William Beckwith Powers Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
William Beckwith "Bil" Powers Jr., a beloved husband, father, and dedicated pastor, passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on June 22, 1947, in Danville, Virginia, William lived a life rich with purpose.
A proud Air Force veteran who served as a medic during the Vietnam War, Bil reached the rank of Master Sergeant (E-7) and...
Melanie Griffin
Oct 3, 2026
Melanie Ann Griffin, 63, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, partner, and friend whose strength, humor, and devotion to her family will always be remembered.An incredibly hardworking woman, Melanie devoted much of her life to her family. She raised four children on her own with tremendous strength, determination, and love. Through life's challenges...
Fred J. Trifero
Oct 3, 2026
Fred J. Trifero, who left us peacefully on October 3, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on March 25, 1944, in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island, Fred was a beloved figure in our community, known for his easygoing nature and love for life.Fred graduated from Rogers High School and spent many proud years as an engineer with the Newport Water...
Robert M. Gray
Oct 2, 2026
Robert M. Gray, 81, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died at home on October 2, 2026. Born in Palmerton, PA on June 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Martin and Louise (Coury) Gray. Bob grew up in Lansford, PA and graduated from Marian High School, Carbon County, PA, in 1963.
Eager to see the world, he earned a spot...
Stephen Duffy
Oct 2, 2026
Stephen Patrick Duffy, 88, of Columbia, Maryland, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 2, 1938, and raised in Ashland, New Hampshire, he was the son of Stephen and Margaret Duffy.
Steve graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1960 with a degree in Architectural Engineering before proudly serving his country in the...
Dolores M. Miller
Sep 30, 2026
Dolores M Miller, 88, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island entered into rest September 30, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David F Miller. Devoted mother of Rory Miller and Derek Miller, of Portsmouth, RI, Gwen Miller and (Ronald Buffman), of Marion, MA and Silvia Miller of Coventry, RI. Loving and dear grandmother of Ryan LaPadula of Norton, MA. Services will be...
Jay Michael Foley
Sep 26, 2026
Jay Michael Foley, 72, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, passed away on September 26, 2026. Born in Newport on July 23, 1954, he was the son of the late John and Lillian Foley.
A graduate of De La Salle, Jay spent much of his life in Newport, where he proudly owned and operated Foley's Gas Station.
Jay was a man of...
James R Killavey
Sep 26, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the news that James Robert Killavey (Jim) beloved husband and father, passed away on September 26 in the early morning hours at The Village House in Newport.
Jim was a talented actor, voice talent, and teacher. He was born on November 28, 1946 (Thanksgiving day) in Providence. Jim attended Catholic schools from...
Irvin J. Cotton
Sep 23, 2026
Irvin J. Cotton, 85, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. Born on May 27, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Cotton.
Irvin earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and went on to enjoy a distinguished career as a chemical engineer. He was also a proud veteran of the...
Roy "Curt" Harness
Sep 20, 2026
Roy "Curt" Harness, a devoted father, grandfather, and proud Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, in Newport, Rhode Island. He was born on November 28, 1946, in Smoky Junction, Tennessee, to the late Claude and Glenis Harness.
After graduating from Riley High School in South Bend, Indiana, in 1965, Curt proudly joined the United States Navy that same...
Geraldine Martha Taylor
Sep 18, 2026
Geraldine Martha Taylor, Portsmouth, RI, passed away on September 18, 2026, at Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare.
Born in Newport, RI on October 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late George H. and Christine (Sullivan) Taylor.
Geraldine was a high school teacher for 28 years for the Middletown School Department. After her retirement she was an...
Mark Hynes
Sep 18, 2026
Mark Hynes (70) passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2026. Born in Boston on November 5, 1955, Mark lived a life defined by pride in his family, curiosity about the world, and an enduring love of music.
Mark is survived by his wife, Ruth, and children-Daniel Rancourt, Celina Hynes, Cassandra Hynes and her husband Louis Bousquet, Nicholas Hynes and his partner...
Michael F Fehn
Sep 17, 2026
Michael F. Fehn, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026 at the age of 95. A devoted husband to Olga and proud father of Michael, John Paul, Kenneth, and Elizabeth, Mike was known for his bright eyes, welcoming smile, integrity, and incredible dedication to a job well done.
Born in Unter-Schönborn, Czechoslovakia (now Ukraine) on May 11, 1931, Mike took...
Mildred Evelyn Maurer
Sep 16, 2026
Mildred Evelyn Maurer ("Mim"), 99, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, died on September 16, 2026. She was the wife of the late Robert Glenn Maurer.
Born in Hoboken, NJ, on March 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Hill and Mildred (Young) Ball. She grew up in Orange, NJ, graduating from Orange High School in 1945. Her graduating class...
Lois Barry
Sep 14, 2026
Lois M. (Willcott) Barry died peacefully on September 15, 2026. She is predeceased by her mother, Norma Willcott; divorced father, Earl Carlton Willcott; her late brother, Earl Willcott; and sister Beverly Tanner of Virginia.
She graduated from Rogers High School, class of 1957. She was a longtime member of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church. A long career as a dental assistant...
Manuel Daniel Botelho Jr
Sep 14, 2026
Manuel D. Botelho, 96, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2026 at Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare. Manuel was born in Somerset, Massachusetts on July 3, 1930 to Manuel A. and Mary G. (Medeiros) Botelho. He grew up in Portsmouth where he learned the value of hard work early on as a farmer. In...
William B. Pendergast
Sep 13, 2026
William Basilian Pendergast
William Basilian “Bill” Pendergast passed away on September 13, 2026. Born in Newport, Rhode Island, to Thomas and Lilian (Jackowski) Pendergast, Bill was raised in Newport’s Fifth Ward and remained deeply connected to the city and its community throughout his life.
Bill attended St. Augustin’s School and De La Salle Academy before graduating from Salve Regina College. As a...
Caroline S. Dewey
Sep 12, 2026
Caroline S. Dewey, 67 of Tiverton, Rhode Island passed away on September 12th, 2026, in her home in Tiverton surrounded by her family. She was born June 26th, 1959, to the late Zella (Thomas) Dewey and Edward Dewey in Boston, Massachusetts.
She graduated from The Middlesex School in 1978 and received her undergraduate degree in early childhood education from Concordia University in...
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