All Obituaries

Rovensky, William J., 95, of Johnston, died on August 11, 2020 at Briarcliffe Manor.  He was the husband of the late Adelaide “Carol” (Bittner) Rovensky and son of the late Peter and Theresa (Vanco) Rovensky.  He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. Bill is survived by nieces and nephews.  He was the brother of the late Frank Rovensky, Genevieve Bodick, and Marguerite Goodleaf. Burial will be private in St. Ann Cemetery.

Pickering, J. Gilbert “Gil”, 91, died on August 10, 2020 at Crystal Lake Rehabilitation and Care Center.  He was the husband of the late Marion (MacQueen) Pickering and companion of the late Helen Abate.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late James and Florrie (Sheargold) Pickering.   Gil was an engineer, employed by New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad, Penn Central, Boston and Maine Railroad, and Amtrak for a total of 42 years.  He received...

Corsetti, David A., Jr., 60, of Woonasquatucket Avenue, North Providence, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital.  He was the son of Cecile (Florio) Corsetti and the late David A. Corsetti, Sr. David was a self-employed handyman.  He was a past president of the Elmhurst Little League. In addition to baseball, he coached basketball and softball, and served as an umpire for many years. He was an avid fisherman. Besides his mother, he leaves three children, David A....

Sprague, Forrest R., Jr., 90, of North Scituate, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Woodpecker Hill Nursing Home.  He was the husband of Nancy K (Atkinson) Sprague.  Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Forrest R. and Ethel (Lund) Sprague. Forrest was the superintendent of the former Providence Gas Company for many years before retiring in 1991. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, he was a professional Engineer. Forrest served his country proudly as a First...

Mariotti, Carolina (Petrella), 95, of Smithfield, died on July 30, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Caesar G. Mariotti.  Born in Italy, she was a daughter of the late Felice and Maria (Pirolli) Petrella. Carolina came to this country in 1959, becoming a citizen shortly thereafter.  She worked at Mine Safety Appliances until retiring.  She was a longtime communicant of St. Michael Church, Smithfield.  Carolina loved cooking, baking, and gardening, and...

Small, Bernadette V. (Dutille), 96, of Smithfield, died on July 28, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Deacon William A. Small, Sr. Born in Brunswick, ME, she was a daughter of the late Adolph and Marion (Belanger) Dutille and sister of the late Bernard Dutille and Anne Ryan. Bernadette was a staff assistant for four Presidents at Rhode Island College for 15 years, retiring in 1985.  She received a Bachelor’s degree from Thomas Business College, Waterville, ME and attended...

Johns, Joyce A. (Fiore), 65, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the wife of the late Charles A. Johns.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Michael R. Fiore, Sr. and the late Jeanne F. (Godin) Fiore. Joyce was a project manager and regional delivery lead for IGT for 23 years, recently retired.  She held an Associate’s Degree from CCRI. Joyce leaves a daughter, Jessica Bilodeau and her husband Ed of Wyoming, RI, a son Benjamin...

Threshier, Lillian D. (Newman), 91, of Pawtucket, formerly of Johnston, died on July 19, 2020 at her home.  Lillian grew up on a farm in Johnston, a daughter of the late Alfred and Marion (Martineau) Newman, with her siblings, Alfred, Herbert, Chester, and Beatrice.  She was married and had four children, before getting divorced.  At the age of 70, she reconnected with the love of her life, Raymond Threshier, to whom she was married until his passing. Lillian was a member of...

Sharkey, Barbara E. (Feeley), 90, of Johnston, died on July 17, 2020 at her home.  She was the wife of the late Vincent T. Sharkey.  Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late James and Helen (Ballou) Feeley. Barbara was retired from the textile and jewelry industry.  She enjoyed shopping, reading, going out to breakfast and visits from her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by three children, John T. Sharkey (Erin Vaughan) of Lincoln, Stephen J. Sharkey of...

Petit, Beverly A., 86, of North Providence, formerly of Franklin, MA, died on May 8, 2020 at Hopkins Manor.  She was employed by Friendly’s of Franklin, MA for five years until 1988. She was the wife of Richard J. Petit.  She was born in Providence and lived in North Providence for 20 years.  She was the daughter of the late Ida L. Sullivan. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Michael J. Petit and wife Rebecca of Orlando, FL and Mark W. Petit and wife Denise of...