Apelbaum-Sylvia (Ratner) of Waban, on February 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph Apelbaum. Devoted mother of Hillary Heyl and Diane Hoffman. Loving sister of Ruth Blinder and the late Natalie Ziplow. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will return to Temple Reyim. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.