Obituaries

Jonathan Mintz, who filled the lives of those around him with warmth and kindness, was born July 2, 1982, and passed away May 12, 2026.

He grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey, graduated from Moorestown High School, and attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Electronic Media Arts and Communication.

Jonathan cherished his family above all else—his children, Rachel (8) and Sami (4), were the love of his life. He shared a loving partnership with Sarah Kolitz, raising their children together. He was a wonderful son and brother, and a loving uncle to Maya, Alex, and Addison Butcher.

He was a virtuoso of puns, puzzles, wordplay and dad jokes. Jonathan had a deep love of music and a passion for games, which brought joy to his life and to the world. He wanted everyone to be able to feel the joy of creating music, and he created games that made that experience accessible to anyone.

Jonathan was a senior designer at Harmonix (later Epic Games) for over 14 years, following eight years as a senior game designer at Vicarious Visions. His accomplishments include work on DropMix, Fantasia, Guitar Hero, Skylanders, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Spider-Man, Madagascar, and many more.

Jonathan is survived by his mother, Susan Mintz; his sister, Melanie Butcher, and her husband, Gregg Butcher; and he is predeceased by his father, Jeffrey Mintz, and his sister, Jennifer Mintz.

His passion for family and career leaves a legacy of love, creativity, and laughter that will be forever remembered. We will love and miss him forever.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be announced.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in memory of Jonathan to

  Extra Life: Game with Purpose at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Michael Charles Ebb, 79, of Walpole, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 12, 2026.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts on January 3, 1947, he was the son of the late Louis and Mollie Ebb and brother of the late Stanley Ebb. Michael attended Newton Public Schools and graduated in 1965, beginning his career in Newton Public Works.

Michael had many passions including trips to Canada, antique cars, and frequent outings to Dairy Queen for ice cream and “Flo’s Hot Dogs” in Cape Neddick, Maine for what he considered to be “world famous hotdogs”.  Michael enjoyed taking road trips with his family to various locations, including Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Ottawa, Canada; and Silver Spring, MD. On these road trips, he always listened to Oldies music, sharing his appreciation for the genre with all who would listen. Whether it was playing bingo, watching sports games, or going to car shows, he always wanted to be alongside his family.

Michael especially enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren, creating memories that he would always cherish. His unconditional love for his grandchildren was always demonstrated through supporting their hobbies and achievements. He will always be remembered for being in the front row of every performance, sporting or graduation event for his family.

Michael was the beloved husband of Maxine (Seigal) Ebb for over 50 years. He was the proud father of Jon Ebb and Lisa (Ebb) Chesky, and father‑in‑law to Corey (Donohue) Ebb and Barry Chesky. He was the cherished “Pappy” to Kaylee, Connor and Cayden Ebb and Matthew Chesky.

The graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA 02067 on Sunday, May 17^th beginning promptly at 1:45pm. Following, there will be a Celebration of Life at Lafayette House, 109 Washington St. Foxboro, MA 02035. Shiva will be held on Monday, May 18th from 5:00-8:00pm at the Ebb Residence.

Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Lazar Lowinger, affectionally known as “Larry,” passed peacefully surrounded by family on May 9, 2026. He was born on November 7, 1934, to Julius Lowinger and Maria Gilburd in Antwerp, Belgium.

In 1936, the family moved to Bucharest, Romania, where they survived the Nazi occupation. After the war, the Lowingers left for France to obtain visas in Paris and disembark from Marseilles for Havana, Cuba. As a teenager in Cuba, Lazar worked in his father’s jewelry shop and was first introduced to tennis, which quickly became his lifelong passion. Just two days after arriving in the United States in 1954, he volunteered to join the U.S. Army, through which he learned English, was stationed in Alaska, and obtained his GED. Lazar attended college in Boston, Massachusetts, and Montreal, Canada. He put himself through law school and practiced law in Boston for decades as one of the first Spanish-speaking attorneys in the Commonwealth.

Lazar was full of wit and intelligence, fluent in seven languages and many one-liners. He enjoyed teaching his family tennis, sharing wisdom over pancakes, and watching tennis matches (always with a racquet in hand). Lazar was known to fondly say “Tennis is a game for life” and “Do one thing and do it better than anyone else.” He was a generous supporter and founding member of the Israel Tennis Center and Wightman Tennis Center, and competitor in countless tournaments throughout his life in New England, Israel, Mexico, and anywhere else he could practice, rally, or play a match.

Lazar was predeceased by his wife Audrey, whom he married in 1964 and with whom he shared his love of travel, theatre, and pastries, and then to whom he served as a dedicated, constant caregiver. He is survived by his son and caregiver Brian, daughter-in-law Debby, and his grandchildren Elena and Jesse of North Carolina. He is also survived by his son Jeffrey, daughter-in-law Shelley, and grandson Matthew of Maryland. After Audrey’s passing, Marilyn Glaser provided companionship and care to Lazar in Solivita, FL. Brian also is grateful to the staff at the Pavillion at Croasdaile Village in Durham, NC, for Lazar’s care and support over recent years.

Graveside service will be held at 10 am on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Independent Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. Friends and family will gather afterwards at 1 pm at the Boston Marriott Newton in Newton, MA. An additional gathering in Lazar’s memory will be held on May 20, 2026, at 6 pm at Brian and Debby’s house in Chapel Hill, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lazar’s memory may be made to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or whatever you feel will help repair the world.

Howard Michael Freed of Arlington, MA formerly of Burlington, age 71, on May 8, 2026.

Beloved partner of Kimberly Javian, son of the late Melvin and Marcia Freed. Loving brother of Diane Freed, and cousins Lynne Freed, Ken Freed, Nancy Freed, Susan Freed and Alison Freed.

Graveside service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Memorial Observance at Pine Brook Country Club following services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Amiram “Ami” Saarony departed this world peacefully on May 10th, at home in Newton, surrounded by his family. Ami was devoted to his family, especially his one true love, Ruthie, to whom he was married for 65 years. He was deeply beloved by his four children, daughters and son in-law, and loved each moment he spent with his five grandchildren and his dogs Herman and Alma. 

Ami was born in British Mandate Palestine and was a decorated IDF soldier who served in the Golani Brigade.  He moved to the United States of America with his family in 1981. His quiet, unassuming, and patient manner masked a keen intellect and a deep curiosity and passion for politics and history. He was an avid reader, appreciator of music and poetry, and a lifelong learner. Ami will be remembered for his exceptional kindness, his wisdom, quiet strength, and generosity of spirit. His legacy lives on through the many lives he touched with love and compassion. 

Ami is survived by his loving wife, Ruthie Saarony; his children, Tal Saarony, Dana Saarony-Taylor, Gadi Saarony and Yoav Saarony; his daughters-in-law, Jaka Saarony and Dania Saarony; his son-in-law, Steve Taylor; cherished grandchildren, Ilana Taylor, Jacob Saarony-Taylor, Shai Saarony, Sadie Saarony, Max Saarony, and his loving extended family in Israel. He was predeceased by his siblings, Uzi Saarony and Rachel Lumbroso, and his brother in law Tzvika Lumbroso.

The funeral will be held at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton Massachusetts on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ami’s memory may be made to Brothers for Life

The family will be sitting shiva on

Tuesday, May 12, 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Tuesday, May 12, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Wednesday, May 13, 7:00pm to 9:00pm

 At the Saarony home 

Messages of love and condolence may be sent to the family here.

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On May 8, 2026. Services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, May 11 at 1:00 pm. To view the livestream, please click here. In lieu of flowers please send donations to either the Dementia Society of America or The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Complete notice to follow.

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Cynthia S. Marcus passed away on May 7, 2026, at age 87, after a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Quebec, Canada, to David and Sadie Steinman. After meeting on a ski date, she married William Marcus in 1962 and went on to live a rich and fulfilling life in Boston.  Cynthia lived a big life for a petite woman. She was devoted to her family, her friends, and her philanthropic efforts on behalf of the Jewish people.

Cynthia will be greatly missed by her husband of more than 63 years, William Marcus, and her children Melanie, Daniel, and Richard, their spouses Chris, Kim, and Cristina, as well as her 6 beloved grandchildren, Samuel, Zachary, Jonathan, Jason, Caleb and Madeline. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews.

Cynthia was a devoted mother and equally devoted grandmother.  Her commitment to her family was unparalleled. She was part of all the big and little moments in their lives. She held all of her extended family members in her heart and was always up to date on all their exploits.  Her partnership with her husband Bill was remarkable. And she absolutely treasured her many friends and was lucky to be central to a hugely supportive friendship community.

Cynthia grew more passionate throughout her life about Jewish education, Israel, and Jewish people in need all over the world. She was active in many organizations as a fundraiser, a board member, and a community leader. She never felt it was her place to lead, but she became a leader through her achievements. She was inspired by those she worked with, and they in turn were inspired by her commitment and her wise judgement. Many came to her for advice on all of life’s questions.  She was always interested in people and happy to give a shoulder to lean on.  It was her great joy to pass along her experiences to those who will carry on her fiercely held beliefs into the future.

Cynthia was famous for her gracious hospitality whether hosting her family for holidays or opening her beautiful home to the community for events.  She was an avid reader, a world traveler with her husband Bill, a baker and a chef.  What she loved most of all was time at her home and garden on the lake in New Hampshire with her family.

The funeral will be held on Sunday, May 10 at 10:30am at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley.  Interment at Mishkan Tefilah Memorial Park, 2619 Centre Street, West Roxbury.

Shiva will be observed at Cynthia and Bill’s home in Chestnut Hill following the service on Sunday until 6pm, and on Monday,  May 11, from 4pm to 7pm.   In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Cynthia’s name to: Combined Jewish Philanthropies,  the Solomon Schechter Day School, Gann Academy, or the American Jewish Committee.

May Cynthia’s memory be a blessing.

Tobie Weinstein Medvin, born September 14, 1950, passed away on May 7, 2026, after a prolonged illness. She was predeceased by her husband, Mark Medvin and her parents, Sidney Weinstein and Leila Weinstein Becker, and her brother Jeffrey Weinstein. Tobie is survived by her son, Michael Medvin and her sister, Judie Weinstein Nielsen and nieces Stephanie Nolan and Sarah Putney. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Susan Weinstein and her niece Erica Weinstein and nephews Andrew Weinstein and Jake Weinstein.
Raised in Newton, Tobie spent her early childhood in Mattapan, MA. Those early years were filled with family, gatherings, holiday celebrations with grandparents and an especially close and loving bond with her maternal grandmother, Nana (Sarah) Adesska. Some of her happiest childhood experiences Included caravaning to Nantasket Beach or Wollaston Beach with her mother’s close girlfriends and all their kids, including Aunty Sylvia (Gamerman Grossman ) and her cousin, Michael Gamerman who played an especially important role in these early years.

In 1965 the family moved from Mattapan to Newton, where Tobie attended Newton South High School. She graduated in 1968 And was an active member in the Iota Phi, Alpha chapter sorority where she formed many friendships.A high school girlfriend later introduced Tobie to Mark Medvin who became her husband. Together they created a warm and devoted home centered around their beloved son, Michael Medvin. Michael’s arrival was one of the most important and cherished events in their lives.

Family gatherings, and holiday dinners. were always memorable occasions. Tobie, Judie and Jeffrey and step siblings Sandy, Michael, Rob and Rich, and their significant others, especially enjoyed a holiday table, hosted by her much loved step father, Joseph (Joe) Becker. May Tobie finally rest in peace and freedom.

Donations to honor Tobie’s memory may be made to The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), 505 8th Avenue, Suite 1403, New York, NY 10018.

A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 11:45 AM.

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Barry L. Rosenburg, of Newton and Framingham, age 74, passed peacefully on May 6, 2026.

Beloved husband of Linda Rosenburg. Son of the late Sydney and Dorothy Rosenburg. Devoted Father of Scott Rosenburg (Shannon), Adam Rosenburg (Cate Dwight), Stephanie Lerner (Abraham), Randy DeHaan (Sarah), Caroline DeHaan (Andrea Ravagli). Proud grandfather of Ethan, Jullian, Bradley, Taryn, Levi, Olivia, Gabrielle, Jackie, Finley, Micah, Juno. Brother of Jerry Rosenburg (Roz), the late Joannie Crossley and her surviving spouse, Rob, and Robin Gove (Edward).

Barry enjoyed doing the things he loved with the people he loved the most including boating, fishing, golfing, grilling year-round, and snowplowing.

Memorial service at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road (Rt. 20), Wayland, MA on Monday, May 11, 2026 at 2 pm and will be livestreamed.  Shiva will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Barry’s memory may be made to Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA or the Temple Shir Tikva Early Learning Center Fund.

Susan Diane Rosen, formerly of Framingham and most recently of Hudson, Massachusetts, passed away May 5, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Boston on March 9, 1946, to Irving and Doris Sokolove Berman, Susan lived a life defined by intelligence, loyalty, humor, and deep devotion to her family.

Susan was the beloved mother of Julie Maccini and Jeffrey Rosen and his wife, Diane Rosen, and the proud grandmother of Sarah Maccini, Abigail Rosen, Katherine Rosen, and Rachel Maccini. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Susan was predeceased by her brother, Leonard Berman, and her parents, Irving and Doris Berman.

Susan spent decades working in the beauty department at CVS, where she formed lasting friendships and became known for her warmth, vibrant personality, and unwavering loyalty. She treasured the friendships she built throughout her life, including those from Camp Rapputak and Windsor Green in Framingham, where she raised her children. Strong-willed and deeply proud of her family, Susan found her greatest joy in celebrating the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren.

Smart, curious, and full of spirit, Susan loved pop culture, watched Jeopardy! faithfully, followed the news closely, and was a devoted Boston sports fan, especially when cheering on the Celtics and Patriots. She encouraged her family to pursue education and independence, setting an enduring example of strength and perseverance.

Susan will be remembered with immense love and missed beyond measure by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. May her memory be a blessing.

A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 10:45 am. Followed by a memorial observance at her residence until 8:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Susan’s memory to St. Patrick’s Manor or Good Shepard Community Care, both of which made a meaningful impact on Susan’s life.