Selna Deitch, 90

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Selna Deitch passed away On June 7.  She was born May 29, 1929, in Providence to Anne and Irving Konovsky.

Selna attended Hope High School and graduated from Brown University. She went on to earn a Masters in Social Work at Boston University and devoted the next 30 years as a special education social worker for the Providence School Department.

Selna and her loving sister Arline spoke every day to check on each other and talk about family. Selna also enjoyed reading and her book club discussions. Over the years, Selna and her husband Perry found time to travel to many national parks.  

Selna will be lovingly remembered by her children, David Deitch of Long Island, New York, Judy Pozzi of Madison, Connecticut; her daughter-in-law, Eve; son-in-law, Anthony; and her grandchildren, William, Leah, Matthew and Sarah who were her greatest joy.

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