Tovia Siegel, 91

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Tovia Ann (Mancoll) Siegel, of Providence, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, after a brief illness.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, to Dr. Morris and Edith (Melamed) Mancoll, Tovia graduated from The Northfield School, Pembroke College (BA) and URI (MLS). She was a librarian at Temple Emanu-El, The Wheeler School and The Gordon School, where she inspired so many to read with insatiable curiosity. She was active in many community organizations, including The Miriam Hospital Women’s Association, where she served as president and editor of “Simply Delicious.”

Tovia was married to Dr. Jason C. Siegel for 64 years until his death in 2018. She was predeceased by her parents; her in-laws, Flora and Harry Siegel; her brothers, Dr. Harry Mancoll and Dr. William Mancoll; and her brother-in-law, Melvin Safner. She is survived by her daughters Sarah (Paul Stein) and Rachel (Irwin Gelber); her sister, Isadora Safner; her sisters-in-law, Terrie Mancoll and Anita Mancoll; her many nieces and nephews; and the colleagues and friends who were lucky enough to know her.

Donations may be made to The Wm. G. Braude Library Fund, Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence RI 02906.