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JTA – Rashi Fein, a Harvard professor known for his contributions to medicine and social policy, has died. Fein, a professor emeritus of economics of medicine at Harvard Medical School, was the brother of Jewish activist and writer Leonard … more

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Ruth N. Kaplan, 87

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ruth N. Kaplan (Goldblatt) died Aug. 28. She was the wife of the late Joel Kaplan. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late Abraham and Lucille (Turcott) Goldblatt, she was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island. She … more

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Leonard Geller, 89

WARWICK, R.I. – Leonard Geller, of Greenwich Farms, died Aug. 26 at home. He was the beloved husband of Esther (Friedman) Geller for 67 years. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son of the late Harry and Rose (Wasserman) Geller, he had lived in Warwick for … more

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Dr. Michael M. Gold, 93

BARRINGTON, R.I. – Michael M. Gold, M.D., of Greenwood Avenue, died at Miriam Hospital on Aug. 27. He was the beloved husband of Linda (Orloff) Gold for 28 years. Born in Newport, the son of Harry and Ernestine (Kosch) Gold, he lived in New York, … more

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Leonard L. Levin, 85

LINCOLN, R.I. – Leonard L. Levin, of Old River Road, died Sept. 5 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the beloved husband of Carol (McLaughlin) Levin for 28 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Paul and Lena (Sweet) … more

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Dr. Donald B. Shahon, 90

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Donald B. Shahon, M.D., died peacefully in the company of his family on Aug. 30 in New Bedford. Born in Boston, Dr. Shahon graduated from Tufts University with a degree in biochemistry in 1944 and received an M.D. from … more

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Eileen G. Weber, 72

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – Eileen G. Weber, formerly of Providence, passed away on Aug. 6. She was the daughter of the late Kurt and Annelie Weber, the loving sister of Kenneth Weber and his wife Linda (Golditch) Weber of San Francisco, Calif. She is … more

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Hasbro family matriarch called leader and humanitarian

Sylvia K. (Kay) Hassenfeld, 93, international leader, human rights activist and philanthropist, died Aug. 15. She was the wife of the late Merrill L. Hassenfeld. Born in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie (Flieglman) Kay, she was … more

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Lester Chafetz, 84

SHAWNEE MISSION, KAN. – Lester Chafetz Ph.D., formerly of Overland Park, Kansas, died July 23 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Kansas. A native of Providence and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a distinguished research scientist who … more

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Sandra Cobden, 79

Warwick, R.I. – Sandra Cobden died Aug. 23 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Cobden. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Jacob and Natalie (Turick) Crovitz, she had lived in Warwick for 49 … more

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