"BACHIE" - Irene C. (Kulpa) Zagroski 96, passed away peacefully and into eternal life on April 25, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Palmer, Massachusetts on June 30, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Katherine (Armata) Kulpa. She was also the sister of the late Augustine, Stanley, and Edward Kulpa. Irene proudly finished and received her high school diploma from Palmer High School in June of 1944. Irene then married the love of her life, Walter R. Zagroski, who...

Vincent “Vinnie” S. Kowal  74, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2024.   Vinnie was born on May 5, 1949 to the late Francis and Janina (Niezgoda) Kowal in Pawtucket, RI. He graduated from William E. Tolman High School in 1967.  Vinnie enlisted in the Navy in 1969 where he would spend approximately 4 years on a submarine as part of the crew aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (SSBN-602). After his active duty service, he spent many years...

Pawtucket - Rose M. "Mama Rose" Hiltz 86, passed away Friday April 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Hiltz.  Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Adella (Wegiel) Rukstalis. Rose was a lifelong resident of Pawtucket, and was employed a a Sewer in the Textile Industry until retiring.  Mama Rose loved to attend concerts and watch her son in the band. She liked to watch 21 Guns, 80 Proof and All Over. She enjoyed going...

Cumberland - Francis T. Stranko 44, passed away April 5, 2024. He was the loving husband of Agata (Lojek) Stranko.  Born in Newport News, Virginia, he lived in Cumberland the last seven years and was formerly of Pawtucket. He was employed as a Shipping Manager for Rhode Island Novelty of Fall River, MA.  Frank enjoyed fishing, digging for clams, the beach and the ocean and also had a passion for cooking.  Besides his wife, Frank is survived by his daughter Riana Stranko of...

Lincoln - Gerald C. Doiron 77, passed away Friday March 15, 2024.  Born in Central Falls he was the son of the late Rudolph and Anna (Kaplan) Doiron. He was the former husband of Yvette (Geoffroy) Doiron.  Mr. Doiron was employed as a Department Manager for several area Textile Companies until retiring in 2008. Gerald is survived by his three loving daughters, Debra Daved of Cumberland, Laura Doiron of Manville and Julie Dutilly and her husband Mike of Harrisville, three...

Robert B. Wiker 75, passed away Thursday February 29, 2024.Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mary (Wiewura) Wiker.He worked in Central Transport for the former Memorial Hospital of Pawtucket.He is survived by one brother James G. Wiker of Stamford, CT, one niece Marissa Wiker of Philadelphia, PA, one close friend James Hodge of East Providence. He was the dear and close friend of the late Mary E. Hodge.His Funeral will be held Thursday March 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM from...

Nancy J. Barto 78, passed away Monday February 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Jonney L. Barto.  Born in Pawtucket, RI she was the daughter of the late Frank and Theresa (Gaudette) Hull. Mrs. Barto was a current resident of Pawtucket and enjoyed being a Navy wife who lived many places throughout the world during their life together.  She is survived by three loving daughters, Jolizabeth Urquhart and her husband Marcus Curlee of WA, Wendy Flynn and her husband Tom...

John R. Wlodkowski 81, passed away Sunday February 25, 2024. Born in Pawtucket he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary (Dzialo) Wlodkowski.  John was employed as an Expediter for Texas Instruments of Attleboro. He was a United States Navy Veteran.  He is survived by his sister Susan McGinty of St. Augustine, FL. and several cousins.  His Funeral with Military Honors will be held Monday March 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home 342 High...

Pawtucket - Robert S. Cyganiewicz 63, passed away Wednesday January 3, 2024.   Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Stanley and Stephanie (Pytel) Cyganiewicz.  He is survived by his sister Paula Paquette and her husband George of North Scituate and his brother John and his wife Beth of Bradenton, Florida, three nieces and one nephew. His Funeral will be held Tuesday January 9, 2024 at 8:30 AM from the Karol A. Romenski & Sons Funeral Home with a Prayer Service...

In Loving Memory of Timmy Kasper     Timothy Paul Kasper, 25, passed away on Monday, January 1,2024. Born in Franklin, Massachusetts, he was the son of Joseph J Kasper and Debra M Koluch Kasper.   Besides his parents, he leaves his beloved fiancee, Emmaleigh Champagne; his twin brother, Joseph Kasper and his partner Ellie Gervais; and younger brother Michael Kasper; his niece and goddaughter Magdalena Zofia; his grandparents, Regina Koluch and the late Richard Koluch;...