Charles A. Koczera, 79, of Cumberland, RI formerly of Barrington, RI passed away on January 18, 2026, in RI Hospital, Providence. He was the husband of the late Marlene C. (Sleczkowski) Koczera, and they were married for 59 years.Born in Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Stanley and Anne (Olowiecki) Koczera Sr.  He resided in Cumberland for over 35 years.He was a US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Charlie was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association and ...

CUMBERLAND Sophie K. Herchel, 91, of Cumberland passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the Miriam Hospital, Providence.  She was the beloved wife of Zygmunt  "Zeke" Herchel, and they had been married for the past 64 years. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Ignac and Mary (Szydlo) Skrzyniarz.  She resided in Cumberland for the past 64 years, previously residing in Central Falls.  Mrs. Herchel was employed as a factory worker for ...

CUMBERLAND Marlene C. (Sleczkowski) Koczera, 79, of Cumberland, RI, formerly of Barrington, RI, passed away on May 15, 2025 at Hope Health in Providence.   She was the beloved wife of Charles A. Koczera and they have been married for the past 59 years. Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Max and Evelyn (Koczwanski) Sleczkowski.  She resided in Cumberland for over 35 years. She was an office manager for several Providence area doctor's offices. She also was a ...

Edward G. Morin, 86, of Pawtucket, passed away peacefully on April 25,2025.  He was born in Central Falls, son of the late Lucien and Helen (Nault) Morin. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. He played the bugle and enjoyed participating in the Drum and Bugle Corps.  For over 30 years he was driver/salesman for Rowe Vending Co. servicing stores and businesses throughout Rhode Island before his retirement.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is ...

Pawtucket - Victor E. Buba, 85 passed away Sunday March 9, 2025. Born in Central Falls, he was the son of the late William and Stella (Chmura) Buba Sr. He earned a Bachelor of Music from the Boston Conservatory of Music in 1962 and then earned a Master of Music Education from Columbia University Teachers College in 1970. Mr. Buba was a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army serving from 1962 to 1984. He was a U.S. Army Bandsman and played at West Point from 1962 to 1972 and then played in ...

  Vincent Lavendier, of East Providence, R.I. passed away peacefully at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on February 28th, from cancer, at 75 years old. He was surrounded by loved ones. Son of the late Charles and Jennie (Hull) Lavendier, he grew up in Pawtucket, spending summers in East Orleans, on Cape Cod, where he acquired a love for sailing. He studied film and photography at Art Center College of Design in California, before returning to Rhode Island. His ...

LINCOLN - Stasia (Blecharczyk) Zawacki, age 83, of Lincoln, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Zawacki for over forty-nine years. Born in Holyoke, MA, and raised in Chelmsford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Stanley & Eleanora (Wojtas) Blecharczyk.   She leaves her three loving children, Frank Zawacki and his wife Rose Zawacki, of Cumberland, Julie Zawacki-Lucci and her husband Anthony, of North Kingstown, and ...

Helena S. Rzepecki, 97, passed away February 23, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late Rudolph J. "Pete" Rzepecki. Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Bernard and Malwina (Krolaw) Surkont. She was employed as an Assistant Manager for Hasbro Credit Union retiring in 1984. After her retirement she worked at Cherry & Webb. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid crafter. The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Evergreen ...

Pawtucket - Helen A. Laurence, 99, passed away Thursday February 13, 2025.  She was the beloved wife of the late Adelard L. Laurence.Born in Pawtucket, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Laptew) Juber.She was employed as a Customer Service Clerk for Rhode Island Textiles of Pawtucket before retiring. She was also a member of the Fogarty Tenants Assc and the Leon Mathieu Senior Center.She is survived by one daughter Jane Laurence of Texas, one son Raymond Laurence of ...

  Paula (Sienkiewicz) Babiec of East Providence, RI passed away peacefully on February 4th at the Hope Health Hospice Center in Providence, RI after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was 81 years old.   Paula grew up in Central Falls, RI and was employed as a Deputy Sheriff in Providence County for 28 years before retiring in 2003.  She was the daughter of the late John S. Sienkiewicz, a Central Falls City Councilor and Stella (Lebida) Sienkiewicz of Central ...