Claudia Yellin

Dr. Claudia Faith Yellin, aged 52, of Providence, Rhode Island, passed away early this morning, Oct 31. Dr. Yellin devoted her career as a psychologist to the to the mental health and well-being of young children and their families, as well as adolescents, college students, and adults. She grew up in Wyoming, Ohio and moved to New England for her education at Brown, Harvard and Boston Universities. Most recently, Claudia was in private practice in Providence and held a position at Bradley Hospital. She held leadership positions in several professional organizations, and was an avid reader and member of her book club and canoeing community. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El in Providence, and an active parent leader in the Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island. She loved folk music, appreciated fine food, wine, and chocolate, and delighted in the outdoors. She leaves her beloved spouse, Navah Levine, and her darling son, Ari Lev Yellin-Levine, her devoted sister, Pamela Yellin of Boston, Massachusetts, her parents Dr. Wilbur and Carole Yellin of Naples, Florida, her stepbrother David Winkler and her nephews, Zach Cox and Zane Winkler of Cincinnati, Ohio. She was predeceased by her original parents, Lila Slavet Hersh Yellin in1976, and Dr. Norman S. Hersh in 1968. Funeral services will be held at Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Avenue, Providence, November 1 at 10:30 AM, followed by a burial at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, following the service. Visiting hours are 8-9 AM minyan, 2-4 PM, and 6-8 PM with minyan at 7PM until Tuesday morning, Nov. 7 excluding Shabbat. Donations in Claudia’s memory may be made to The Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island, 85 Taft Ave, Providence, RI 02906 or a worthy cause of your choice.