Archive: April, 2026

of Auburndale, Massachusetts. Beloved husband of Marian H. Glaser and son of the late Lawrence and Anne Suttenberg (Kanner). Loving father of Bryan Suttenberg and his wife Katie Suttenberg of Eagan, Minnesota, and Jill Suttenberg Siok and her husband Kevin Siok of Bedford, Massachusetts. Cherished brother of Gary Suttenberg and his wife Marcia of Portland, Oregon and the late Marge Suttenberg Solomon. Beloved grandfather of Charlie Siok, Bodie Siok, Alexander Suttenberg and Charlotte Suttenberg, and loving uncle of Zachary Sanders and Lomi Christiansen of Colorado. Joel was a compassionate, empathetic, good and sweet man with a loving nature who always saw the best in others. He deeply loved his children and grandchildren and dealt with his illness gracefully and with dignity. Graveside funeral service will be held at Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action in Boston, Massachusetts.

A link to view the livestream funeral service can be found here.

A link to view the livestream INTERMENT ceremony, please click here.

June 2, 1950 – April 26, 2026

Born in 1950 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Geoffrey Edward Norman spent his life organizing for a better tomorrow, always humble and behind the scenes, but with grand dreams of what the world could look like. He believed strongly that his Jewish faith informed his push towards social justice.

During his time as a university student at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, Geoff was elected to the Student Representative Counsel (SRC), where he was instrumental in its move from reactive to active political instrument. He worked staunchly against apartheid, organizing demonstrations, marches, walk-outs, and more. It was during this time that he met the person who would be most influential on his political outlook – and life – Steve Biko. A revolutionary and founder of the South African Black Consciousness Movement, Biko urged Geoff to leave South Africa and advocate against apartheid in a country where others might listen and learn from him. Shortly after graduating with a law degree, he moved to Boston, MA, where, along with Themba Vilakazi and others, he co-founded Fund for a Free South Africa (FreeSA) in 1985, an anti-apartheid coalition and advocacy group.

Geoff earned his JD at the New England School of Law and a Master’s of Urban Planning at Boston University, for which he wrote his thesis on urban planning practices in Harare, Zimbabwe. He became the first Head Counsel of CVS, a role he undertook for a decade before opening a private practice as a commercial real estate attorney. Later, he joined Boston law firm Tarlow, Breed, Hart, and Rogers to lead its real estate department.

Geoff married Dale Norman (née Miller), also from South Africa, in 1984 and they have four children: Rebecca, Ashley, Savannah, and Alexander. Geoff was active in coaching their (many!) sports teams, something that he loved from his own days as an athlete playing rugby, cricket, and soccer. He was also an accomplished long-distance runner, completing both the Boston Marathon and the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. He co-founded the AAU Basketball club, The New England Jaguars, which continues as a successful travel club today.

Geoff was an attentive and loving husband, father, and grandfather to Noah, Theo, and Rosa. He was a wonderful son to his father Arthur, who died in 1995, and his mother Dorothy, who died in 2021. He was a committed, warm son-in-law to Sybil and the late Michael Miller, as well as father-in-law to Rasmus and Todd. He shared both political beliefs and a sense of humor with his brother, Lawrence, of London. In addition to a large and loving family, Geoff was devoted to his lifelong friends, whom he considered family, especially during their regular card games.

He loved a good chat about the weather, Dick Francis novels, the films “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “The Parent Trap,” and a raspberry iced tea, if you have one. He could always be counted on to pick you up from the airport.

Geoff’s dual commitments to activism and family life inspired many; he led by example. He excluded no one; he simply brought you into his fold. He is so missed by all who love him.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 am. Interment to follow at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.

Shiva will be held Wednesday following the interment through the evening at North Hill in Needham, basement level. Continuing Thursday, 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the same location. Light lunch and coffee/tea on Wednesday, and Thursday. Minyan services will be led by the Temple community, sundown each day.

Donations can be made in his name to the ACLU, Doctors Without Borders, the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the National Kidney Foundation, or the American Heart Association.

Robert “Bob” Bello, of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 24, 2026. Beloved husband of Linda (Manning) Bello. Devoted father of Gordon and Susan Bello. Cherished Step-grandfather/ grandfather of Apral, Christopher, Jonte, Aubrey, Alyssa and Gail. Proud great grandfather of Charles, Dominic and Connor. Loving brother of the late Phil Bello and Herbert Bello. Graveside services at Hebrew Burial Association Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett, MA on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 am. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Museum of Science Boston.

To view the livestream of the funeral service, please click here.

Hilary Rebecca Marcus, age 62, died peacefully at home, Thursday, April 23, 2026, and was surrounded by the love of her spouse, Jonathan and their children, Noah and Maayan.

Funeral service Monday, April 27, 2026, at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA at 1:30 pm.  Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.

Remembrances may be made to:

Temple Hillel B’nai Torah
Congregation Dorshei Tzedek
Standing Together
The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
Tivnu: Building Justice
The Defiant Requiem Foundation
Protect All Children from Trafficking
Community Servings
Sambhali U.S.

Complete obituary to follow.

Stephen N. Ganak, of Belmont, MA, 86, on April 19, 2026. Beloved husband and partner of Meira Brinker Ganak for 52 years. Dear son of the late George and Bea Ganak.
Graveside services at Highland Meadow Cemetery, 700 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 am. Shiva will be at the Ganak residence. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Stephen’s memory may be made to: The MSPCA.

Carolyn Joan (Kaplan) Golding, age 91, of Medway, MA formerly of Boca Raton, FL and Framingham, MA passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with family members by her side.

Born in Boston, raised in Newton, Carolyn was the daughter of Julius M. Kaplan and Lena Y. (Fine) Kaplan.

Carolyn was a proud graduate of Smith College. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Marvin E. Golding and her brother, Stephen Kaplan.

She is survived by her children Robert M. Golding (Stacy) of Vero Beach, FL, Thomas F. Golding (Jenny), and Nancy G. Purdy (Lincoln) both of Franklin, MA. In addition, Carolyn leaves behind her treasured grandchildren, Christopher Golding, Alexandra (Golding) Marcotty, Catherine Golding, Timothy Golding, Katherine (Golding) Tosti, Matthew Golding, Emilee (Purdy) Bender, and Andrew Purdy. Carolyn is also survived by her nine great-grandchildren and five nieces and nephews.

Carolyn’s family would like to thank the staff of Whitney Place, Salmon Private Care Options and Salmon VNA & Hospice for all of their care and dedication.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 26 at 11:30 AM at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA 02067 followed by interment. Luncheon to follow at Whitney Place, 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Carolyn’s memory can be made to the Willows at Medway Employee Gift Fund, 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway, MA 02053.

Gerald Garber, 86, of Winthrop, died on April 20, 2026 of natural causes. Born on January 25, 1940 to Peter and Anna Garber (deceased). He is survived by brother Lawrence Garber (Carol), niece Karen Garber (Ransom Stephens) and nephew Steven Garber (Bill Bonnet). Graveside services will be held at Roumanian American Cemetery in Danvers on Wednesday, May 6 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

To view livestream of funeral click here

S. Lawrence DeHaan, best known as Larry DeHaan, of Framingham MA, passed away peacefully after brief illness on April 18, 2026, with his family by his side.

Larry leaves behind his beloved wife Arlene (Dorenfeld) DeHaan and children Stephanie (DeHaan) Lerner (Abraham), Randy DeHaan (Sarah), and Caroline DeHaan (Andrea), and grandchildren Gabrielle and Micah Lerner and Jackie, Finley and Juno DeHaan. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Jeff Dorenfeld, sister-in-law Cheryl Dorenfeld, and sister-in-law Linda DeHaan, as well as by his nieces and nephews: Marc DeHaan (Rachel), Jeff DeHaan (Emily), Elyssa Dorenfeld, and Jason Dorenfeld (Kate). Larry grew up in Brookline, MA, son of the late Jack and Jeanette DeHaan, brother of the late Stanley DeHaan.

Larry never met a microphone he didn’t like. He was better known to many as Sandy Beach, thanks to his illustrious career as a popular radio personality, the voice of Cape & Island high school sports, and as a pioneer in creating sports talk radio in the Boston area.

Larry was a Past Master multiple times throughout his 50+ years of service in the Freemasons.

His memory will be honored by his family and friends whenever they go to see a game at Fenway Park, put on some Motown, or eat an orange-pineapple ice cream cone.

Funeral service will take place at Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland, MA on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am and will be livestreamed. Burial will follow at Everett Hebrew Burial Association, 232 Fuller St., Everett, MA. Shiva will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the Lewey Body Dementia Association https://lbda.org/ or Good Shepherd Community Care https://gscommunitycare.org/Donate.

Gertrude “Getty” Cushing, 91, of Framingham, MA, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Yetta and Harry Gershlak, and the beloved wife of the late Edward N. Cushing, the love of her life.

She is survived by her loving children: daughter Sherry Nadeau of Framingham; son David Cushing and his wife Wendy of Framingham; and son Jeffrey Cushing and his wife Lynne of Needham. She also leaves behind five cherished grandchildren—Jennifer, Cayman, Bryce, Jake, and Brett—and two great-grandchildren, Brayden and Ava. She is also survived by her niece, Marcia Arnold of Alaska.

Throughout her life, Gert found joy in simple pleasures and time spent with those she loved. She enjoyed bowling with the “Alley Cats,” playing Mah Jongg and Rummikub with friends, visiting the casino, and spending time in Falmouth on Cape Cod with her dear friends.

She will be remembered for her vibrant personality, her generosity, her devotion to family, and the happiness she brought to those she loved, especially her family.

Graveside services will be held privately for family at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA.

Gertrude’s family will be observing Shiva at The Branches of Framingham, 518 Pleasant Street, Framingham, on Wednesday, April 22 and Thursday, April 23 from 4:00–7:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, acts of tzedakah (charitable giving) may be made to the organization of your choice.

To view the livestream of the funeral service Tuesday at 10 AM, please click here.

Chris Markley, age 78, of Needham, MA passed away on Saturday, April 18, at her home.  She was born in Palmer, MA to Aram and Mary Nahabedian, and attended Colby College where she met her future husband, George Markley, of blessed memory. The two wed and ultimately settled in Fairfield, Connecticut where they lived out their 51 years of marriage together, building a community of friends and neighbors they truly loved.

Following college, Chris began to teach seventh grade English at Middlebrook School in Wilton, CT. She was the consummate educator, deeply dedicated to her students’ learning and mastery of the English language. She paused in her teaching profession after the birth of their son, only to return to the exact same classroom at Middlebrook a decade later to continue enriching students’ minds. Chris served as head of her department at school and committed a great deal of time to developing creative inter-departmental learning opportunities that brought language arts together with social studies, math, and science to help students see the connections between these disciplines. She remained steadfastly dedicated to her Middlebrook students until her retirement.

Chris was a dedicated member of Congregation B’nai Israel in Bridgeport where she served as Sisterhood President and built a community she loved, surrounded by friends. She was blessed to find a second synagogue home at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, MA, where her son has served as rabbi since 2006.

Chris is survived by her brother, Aram Nahabedian and his wife Chris, of Newtown, CT, her sister, Marlene Parnell and her husband Tom, of Westfield, MA, her children, Rabbi Todd and Michele Markley of Needham, MA, and her beloved grandchildren, Mia and Adam, in addition to her beloved nieces and nephews and their children.

The funeral service will be held at Congregation B’nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue in Bridgeport, CT, at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 21.   Those who wish to view the funeral service online can do so at this link at 10:00 am on Tuesday: https://bit.ly/ChrisMarkleyService

 Chris’s family asks that those who knew her share memories and stories of her through this online form so they can hold onto them for years to come: https://bit.ly/ChrisMarkleyMemories

Donations in Chris’s memory can be made to “Rabbi Markley’s Discretionary Fund” at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02494.

Herbert Dreyer of Newton, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, April 16th after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born October 1, 1945, Herb grew up in northeast Philadelphia with his father Daniel, mother Jean, and sister Selma. He attended Northeast High School and went to Gratz College for Hebrew studies. When he was 16, he went on the first Ramah Seminar to Israel where he met his future wife, Carol Wool.
Herb attended college at the Columbia-Jewish Theological Seminary Joint Program. He became deeply involved in the anti-war movement and Students for a Democratic Society, and was one of the leaders of the Columbia strike in 1968. He continued his anti-war efforts at a coffee house near Fort Dix, New Jersey and eventually found his calling to fight injustice and serve those in need by becoming a doctor. From 1970-73, he attended City College where he finished his college degree and pre-med requirements. Herb then went to New York Medical College (1973-1976) and interned at DC General Hospital.
He and Carol married in 1977, and moved to Massachusetts. He then completed a residency in internal medicine at the Faulkner Hospital. After residency, he began his 40 year long tenure at Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, providing care to an underserved community. During his tenure, he served as the medical director of the clinic and saw patients until he retired in 2016.
After retirement, Herb pursued his life-long love of literature by learning French. He studied at Boston University for 15 years, eventually taking all the graduate level courses in the department. He also read Hebrew literature, particularly enjoying the work of S.Y. Agnon. Throughout his life Herb was an active member of the Newton Center/Walnut Street Minyan community. He loved hiking, biking, and being in nature, as well as funny (and not so funny) puns. He was a caring and loving husband to Carol, father to Miriam and Naomi, and a playful and silly Zeydah to his grandsons.
Herb is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Wool; daughters Miriam Dreyer (Jacob Vincent) and Naomi Dreyer; grandsons Nathan and Jonah Vincent; and sister Selma (Walter) Brown.
Services Sunday, April, 19, 2026 at 11AM at the Walnut Street Minyan, 858 Walnut St., Newton, MA. Interment to follow at Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to World Central Kitchen, The New Israel Fund, or Dimmock Community Health Center.

To view the livestream please click here

Jim Ball died peacefully in his sleep on April 15, 2026 at the age of 78, after a brief battle with cancer. In his final days, he was surrounded by those he loved most: his beloved wife of 43 years, Anita Diamant; his daughter, Emilia Diamant; his brother-in-law, Harry Diamant; and Emilia’s partner, Sophie.

Born in Tehran, Iran, Jim immigrated to the United States as a child and was raised in New Jersey. His mother, Julie, raised him and his brother, Ron, with abundant kindness, strong values, and enough Persian food to ensure he would never accept bland cooking for the rest of his life.

Jim attended Ithaca College, where he was a proud member of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) and active in the anti–Vietnam War movement. It was also there that he fell in love with music, which became a lifelong passion.

He built a long and varied career in public relations working at the Harvard University News Office. The Cambridge School Department, and at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA.)

In 2009, Jim co-founded the Boston Jewish Music Festival with Joey Baron, which later became part of JArts. For Jim, music was a way to build community, tell stories, and make lasting friendships.

A devoted singer, Jim was a member of several choirs and choruses in Boston and beyond, including the Newton Community Chorus and the Sinai Singers. Most recently, he founded a chorus at Opus in Newton, where he and Anita had recently moved. 

Jim also served as a North American Board member for the Union for Reform Judaism, contributing his leadership and deep commitment to Jewish life and community.

While his accomplishments were many, those who knew Jim always mention his kindness, his warmth, his quick smile, and his love of laughter. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at Temple Sinai Brookline.

Jim’s family will be observing Shiva at the following times and locations:

• Sunday, April 19, 5:00-8:00pm, at Temple Sinai, 50 Sewell Ave., Brookline, MA Attend in person, or by Zoom (click here).
• Monday, April 20, 7:00-8:00pm, a “Kumzits Shiva” via Zoom only, with music that Jim loved (click here for the Zoom link);
• Tuesday, April 21, 5:30-8:00pm, at Temple Sinai, Brookline. Attend in person, or by Zoom (click here).
• Wednesday, April 22, Shiva will be private;
• Thursday, April 23, 12:00-2:00pm, at Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters community mikveh and educational center, 1838 Washington Street, Newton.

Those who wish to honor Jim’s memory through acts of tzedakah are encouraged to consider making a donation to the Zamir Choral Foundation, Temple Sinai’s Music, Prayer & Ritual Fund, or the voting rights organization of your choice.

Dr. Melvin “Mel” Phillip Bubrick, 81, retired surgeon, devoted father and loving grandfather passed away peacefully on April 14th 2026 surrounded by his family’s love.  He lived a life defined by quiet strength and an enduring commitment to those he loved.

For decades, Mel practiced surgery with precision and heart.  He was known not only for his skill but for his ability to take calculated risks, finding hope for his patients when others saw hopelessness.  To many he was more than a physician, he was a source of possibility as well an adored teacher and mentor.  He served as Chief of Surgery at Hennipen Country Medical Center for many years, and he was an integral part of bringing Minneapolis its first Level One trauma center, an accomplishment he hoped would serve the community long after his departure from medicine.

Mel faced the gradual loss of vision to glaucoma with the same quiet courage that he met all of life’s challenges.  Though his vision diminished completely over time, his loving and generous spirit persisted and brightened the lives lives of so many.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son and best friend Dr. Jerry Bubrick, his devoted wife Barbara Bubrick, cherished siblings Sharon Subeck, Jerry Bubrick and furry companions Checkers, Libby and Boomer.

He is survived by his daughters Dr. Ellen Bubrick (Dr. Joshua Namias) and Dena Tranen (Daniel Tranen) and his 6 grandchildren, Maya Bubrick, Gabby Bubrick, Maddie Namias, Brooke Namias, Sam Tranen and Milo Tranen as well The Subeck, Spanjer and Reiss families all of whom he loved very much, as well as the close friends he enjoyed throughout the years.

Mel will be remembered as he hoped one day he would be – as a great guy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Continuum Education and Therapy, a school for children with disabilities, https://www.continuumeducationandtherapy.org/donate-1or The Lighthouse of Collier: Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, https://www.lighthouseofcollier.org/donate/

In loving memory of our mother, Sandra “Sandy” Mills, who passed away on April 12, 2026.

She was the devoted wife of the late Laurence Mills and loving mother of Mikayla, Allison and Russell. Loving grandmother to Avery, Max, Logan, Jordan and Joy. Beloved sister of Peggy Gassman and the late Nita Boyer.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Our mother was a kind, caring and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Our mother was a source of inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

Growing up, Sandra was always there for us, whether we needed help with our homework or a home cooked meal. She  instilled in us the importance of family, acts of service and doing what is right.

Sandra, born to Isador and Edith Rosenblum and spent her childhood on Nantasket Beach.  Sandra had a brilliant mind and graduated with high honors from Bryn Mawr College and went on to receive a Master’s degree from Boston University.

In her later years Sandra spent her days caring for Laurence and heading “The Afghan Project ”, a non-profit that provided comfort for foster children.

The funeral service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 1:45 pm.

Reception and Shiva at the home of Peggy and Andy Gassman, immediately following the service until sundown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Bryn Mawr College.

Mom, you will always be in our hearts, and we will never forget you. We love you so much. Rest in peace.

The world is now deprived of the deeply caring, insightful, and intelligent presence Bunny brought to anyone in her orbit.

Bunny (Perlmutter) Satin was born the daughter of immigrants and grew up as a small-town girl in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Bunny was smart. She excelled in academics and graduated from Harvard with a master’s degree in education. She was a lifelong learner and enjoyed reading and taking classes

Bunny was adventurous. She met her husband, David, at the Wellesley Human Relations Service where she was a researcher. After they married, her adventuresome spirit was unleashed. They lived in South Dakota, North Carolina, and Aberdeen, Scotland before settling in Newton. Later, they travelled to five continents and, being the lover of learning she was, she delighted in these experiences.

Bunny was shy, though you’d never know it because she was a wonderful conversationalist. When she’d be with other people, be it family, friends, or people new to her, her priority was to make them feel comfortable and valued. She would pay special attention to those she thought needed to be uplifted, such as shy people and those marginalized by others’ prejudices.

To highlight just a few of the ways her presence made a difference to the people in her life, here are some vignettes in the life of Bunny:

Bernice sits comfortably in her reading chair in the living room, the newspaper spread across her lap. As she scans the headlines, she shares thoughtful observations with her husband, David, weaving together insight and empathy. Their conversation flows easily—Bernice reflecting not only on the facts of world events, but also on the human stories behind them, her comments marked by both intellect and compassion.

At a family gathering, Bunny approaches her niece’s young son with a warm smile and an easy, welcoming presence. She asks him about his life—what he enjoys, what he’s been doing lately—and listens closely to his answers. Her questions are thoughtful and genuine, helping the conversation grow naturally. As she engages him, she makes sure he feels seen, valued, and completely at ease, turning a simple interaction into a moment of real connection.

A friend is troubled by a problem and calls Bunny for support. Bunny has been a steadfast presence—someone she could rely on in times of need, no matter how big or small the challenge. Bunny meets her friend with patience and compassion, talking things through thoughtfully and supportively, whether the problem lasts for days or decades. Her friend feels her deep and abiding kindness and compassion, and it leaves a lasting imprint.

After 67 years of marriage, her beloved husband David passed, leaving Bunny deeply missing him. She  often spoke of him with tenderness and admiration. She would say he was her rock—the steady, grounding presence who supported her through everything.

Bunny was predeceased by her parents, Anna and David Perlmutter; sisters Hope Langburd (Harry), and Lucille Cherenson (Edward), and her brother Howard Perlmutter (Fotini). She leaves her devoted daughter Diana Satin and son-in-law Steve Quann. She also leaves beloved nieces Dena Cherenson and Debbie Field and her husband Steven and nephews Andrew Cherenson and his wife, Suzanne, Alan Langburd and his wife Lisa, and Peter Langburd and his wife Cindy, in addition numerous grand nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, (42 Fairview Ave., Natick) on Monday, April 13, at 12 pm, followed by a gathering at 21 Whittlesey Road, Newton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Doctors without Borders, Rosie’s Place, or a charity of your choice.

To view the service livestream click here.

Roger Landay, 91—April 8, 2026

Our community mourns the loss of Roger Landay, who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at his home in Chestnut Hill.  He was 91 years old and had been in declining health for several months.  Roger was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and David, and his parents, Martin and Mildred (Slosberg) Landay.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Myrna (Katz); his devoted nieces and nephews Audrey Beitzel, Suzanne Robinson (Andy), Bruce (Nancy), William (Sue) Douglas and James (Denise) Landay; sister-in-law, Audrey Darby; and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.

Roger was born September 24, 1934 in Boston.  He was raised in Brookline, graduating Brookline High School in 1952.  He was a proud member of the Colby College class of 1956, and always marveled at the remarkable young men and women with whom he graduated.  He was drafted into the US Army and was honored to serve in the medical corps in Germany.  After completing his military service, Roger joined the family business, Stride Rite.  The company grew rapidly throughout the 1950s. Over the next two decades, the Boston plant and factory grew seven-fold, a point of pride for Roger and his family.  Roger became an Officer of the company in 1963, focusing on critical tasks of maintenance and growth of the company’s warehouse, factory and executive offices.

Upon his retirement from Stride Rite, Roger and Myrna spent winters in Jupiter, Florida, where Roger cherished their friends and activities.

Roger and Myrna were an inseparable team over their 47 years of marriage, traveling throughout the world and dedicating their energies to improving their communities.   Roger was close to his extended family, including nephews, nieces and godchildren who will always remember their special times with him.  He introduced them to his hobbies, including classical music with evenings at Symphony Hall, scenic drives through New England and even outings to sample the famous beer selection at the Wursthaus in Harvard Square.

Roger was blessed with a dry wit, love of America and its history and embraced those he encountered with warmth and kindness.  His love of Myrna, in particular, was a driving force in his life, and they made one another laugh every day.  He loved single malt scotch and Brigham’s ice cream, and never turned down dessert.

A dedicated Colby alumnus, Roger enjoyed reunions and also was a strong supporter of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and many other charities.

Funeral services will be held at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, April 12, at 10 am with shiva following at Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton Street, Weston from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Roger may be made to the Roger and Myrna K. Landay President’s Fund at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visitingwww.bidmc.org/giving or by check made payable to “Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center” with “Roger Landay” in the memo line.  Contributions can be mailed to:  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA  02129.

Dorothy S. Brown, formerly of Waban, Massachusetts passed peacefully in her home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with her beloved son Fred at her side and her constant companion, her rescued Maltese dog “Zoey” next to her.

Dorothy was the daughter of Benjamin (Beryl) and Hellen Geller of Waban.  Widow of George W. (Bill) Brown, Jr. and devoted mother to her only child, Frederic Geller Sherman and his wife Judith.  Her dear older brother, retired Captain George H. Geller of the United States Coast Guard Reserve predeceased her by a few months.  Dorothy was the loving aunt to her nephew Paul Geller and granddaughter of the late Jacob and Frances Uhr formerly of Brookline and Miami Beach.

A real estate agent for many years, Dorothy was well known on the South Shore as one of the leading agents for the Jack Conway company.

But beyond anything else, Dorothy was a devoted mother and wife who enjoyed many years of adventures with her husband Bill, and her son and daughter-in-law, around the country, the local region, and especially in her own yard at her hilltop pool overlooking the ocean.  Nothing was more important to Dorothy than her immediate family.  And it was there on that hilltop where she spent many of the happiest moments of her life, surrounded by the people she most adored.

Dorothy delighted in her son’s professional accomplishments in the entertainment business, especially throughout the years when he introduced her to some of her favorite celebrities, including Buffalo Bob Smith, Elizabeth Taylor, Gregory Peck, Tony Bennett and Burt Reynolds.  And most recently for her 80th birthday, many of the cast of her favorite television show, General Hospital.   She was always treated like a queen at these encounters, being the “mother of the producer” and she loved that.

She was also devoted to her dogs and cats.  There was almost never a time in her life that she wasn’t accompanied by at least one dog, and often more.  She homed many stray cats, raised their kittens and bred puppies.  Her last dog, her beloved Zoey was her constant companion up until the moment she passed.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Scituate Animal Shelter, 780 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Scituate, MA 02066

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Isaac “Joe” Marmor sadly passed away April 7, 2026, at the age of 97 in Newton, MA surrounded by his family. He was the devoted husband of the late Judith Shapsay Marmor for 59 years. He was the beloved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Stacey Marmor, Eta Marmor Chansky and Neil Chansky, Bonnie Marmor and Ben Linden. He was the proud Zaida of Gabriella and Daniel Chansky; Justin, Noah, and Sasha Linden; and Hannah and Sarah Marmor. He is survived by his sister, Shary Fine of Toronto, Canada and predeceased by his siblings Yosef Karpeles, Esther Kalvo, Helen Cohen, Herschel Marmor, and Shmaia Marmor. Joe is also survived by family in Israel and Connecticut, including Drs. Harold and Sharon Paz, children Allison and Samantha and grandchildren Esti and Willa.

Joe was a Holocaust survivor, who was born in Romania. After the traumas of war, he immigrated to Canada and built a life for his family in Quebec City. He was charismatic, strong and determined. He and his wife Judy built a family with Jewish values, owned successful clothing businesses, and were part of the community where everyone knew and loved them. Joe had a very special “Joie de vivre” that radiated around him. He had friends for over 75 years, and those who met Joe and Judy became part of their family. He loved nothing more than being part of simchas and dancing with his children, grandchildren and their friends. This was his nachas!

After retiring, Joe and Judy moved to Florida to enjoy the beautiful weather with old friends from Montreal and new ones from Florida. After 30 years in their happy place, Joe came to Massachusetts when Judy passed and was then surrounded by his loving and caring children and grandchildren. He was welcomed by new friends, especially the Temple Israel of Natick community. He was recently interviewed by the Holocaust Museum Boston and excited to be included when it opens later this year.

The funeral service will be held at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford Street Natick, MA Sunday April 12 at 1:30 PM. Burial at Bet Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA. For those unable to attend the service at Temple Israel, please access the live stream HERE

Shiva:

Sunday April 12, 2026, 4:00-7:00 PM Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St. Natick, MA

Monday-Tuesday April 13-14, 6:30-8:30 PM Linden Family Home, 1 Jacqueline Circle, Natick, MA

Wednesday-Thursday April 15-16, 6:30-8:30 PM Chansky Family Home, 90 Edwardel Road, Needham, MA

Friday April 17, 9:30 – 11:30 AM Linden Family Home, 1 Jacqueline Circle, Natick, MA

Contributions in Joe’s name can be made to Temple Israel of Natick Capital Improvement Fund (tiofnatick.org) or the Holocaust Legacy Foundation (https://www.holocaustlegacyfoundation.org)

Renowned structural engineer David M Berg, who played a key role in strategizing and building The New England Patriots’ first stadium in Foxboro, Ma – originally Schaefer Stadium, then renamed Sullivan Stadium – died peacefully, surrounded by his family, near his long-time home of Needham, MA.  He was 93 years old.

A graduate of Boston Latin School and MIT, he served in both the US Navy and the Army Corps of Engineers. He built his own firm, now known as D.M. Berg Consultants of Needham, into a sought-after company that handled design and engineering challenges with expertise and ingenuity, from hotels to hospitals to parking garages to private residences throughout New England and beyond.

Dave, as he was known, was the loving husband of the late Shirley M Berg (Darish); cherished brother of Betty Brudnick [the late Irving], the late Joseph Berg [the late Ruth], and the late Sydney [the late Matty]; beloved father and grandfather of Carolyn Faye Fox and Hannah Fox (Benjamin Raizen), and beloved father and grandfather of Nancy Berg, her late husband Stanton Braude, and their son and daughter.

Funeral services were held at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or a charitable organization of your choice.

Sadly, Christine Tse Gorman passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 74. She will be missed by her husband, Mark, her brother, Ronald, and her nephew, Dickson (Michelle). Other family members include Marlene, Johnson and Mary, as well as their spouses, children and grandchildren. She also has living family on the Gorman side that includes Orenbuches, Weiners and others.

Early in her career she had started having a Boston connection. She worked at the Hong Kong branch of Bank of Boston and Stride Rite Shoes. Christines boss, Michel Ohayon brought her to Stride Rite, Cambridge; this is where she met Mark. She continued working for Michel at Jones and Viking. She then switched to working for Mrs. Ohayon at the Hadassah store in Brighton, before switching to the Veterans Administration. After retiring, she worked at Amazon and Whole Foods. She has many friends from all of these jobs, too many to count. They and the relatives have offered their sad farewells and support for her husband. All of these people from all activities were touched by her warm heart.

A Memorial Service will be held 10 am, Friday, April 17, 2026, in the Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St. Cambridge, MA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Christine’s memory to a charity of your choice.

Dr. Stuart Alan Millner

Stuart Alan Millner was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 11, 1940, to Isidore and Minnie (Alpert) Millner. He graduated from the Boston Latin School and later received his B.A. from Boston University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University, where he completed a dissertation on Thomas Gray’s Welsh and Norse poetry.

A lover of eighteenth-century literature, Stuart worked for fifty-two years as a beloved professor of English at Suffolk University. He took immense pride in being a role model for both junior faculty and students in the department of English. He strove to inspire his students, stating that his goal in teaching was to help undergraduates who dreaded his class find comfort and joy in the English language. As a result, students frequently commented that his classes were among the best and most memorable that they took in college.

Stuart’s door was always open to his students, and he spent countless hours working with individuals to improve their reading comprehension and writing skills. He would assist students to rewrite their papers numerous times, modeling the revision process and taking pride in their improvement. His teaching inspired a number of students to major in English, and to become English teachers or professors themselves. His spirit lives on in his students and the classes they went on to teach.

Stuart’s life was characterized by his devotion to others. As a teenager, his father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and he was ultimately bedridden. Stuart then became the primary caregiver for his father; despite his own heavy workload, he would rise at 4:30 am to get his father ready for the day, work a full day, and then rush home to continue his caregiving tasks. After his father’s death, he remained devoted to his family, cheerfully nursing his mother in her declining years, and later helping his sister to care for her disabled son.

Throughout his life, Stuart maintained a positive outlook, and took particular joy in his teaching, his friends, his family, and his interests in opera and literature, especially William Shakespeare, Samuel Johnson, and James Joyce.

Stuart is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Roland Airey, his nephew Scott Airey of Needham, MA, and his niece Jennifer Airey of Tulsa, OK. Services were held.

Judy Kramer, of Acton, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She was 77 years old.

After growing up in Elmont, New York, Judy moved to Boston to attend Simmons College. Through a roommate she met her husband Les, who was attending MIT. They settled in the Boston area where she raised two children and became a life-long Red Sox fan. She devoted much of her life to her love of music, eventually owning the Spectrum Music shop in Lexington, singing in the Heritage Chorale in Framingham for over 50 years, and as the founding choir director at her synagogue in Acton, which she led for over 40 years.

Judy loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She was incredibly proud of her children’s professional accomplishments, and delighted in attending her grandchildren’s celebrations and school events. She enjoyed traveling and spent much of her post-retirement years seeing the world.

Judy is survived by beloved husband of 55 years Les Kramer, her children Rachel (and Lee) Gwaltney and Dan (and Amy) Kramer, her grandchildren Andrew and Emily Kramer, and her countless extended family and friends.

The funeral services will be observed on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11am at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street, Acton, MA, followed by interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland, MA.

Shiva will be held Monday at 4 pm at Congregation Beth Elohim.

Donations in Judy’s memory can be made to Congregation Beth Elohim’ s General Fund and to the Heritage Chorale.

A Link to view the livestream can be found here.

Sherie Lee Koopersmith passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old.

She was born on January 13, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, to Abraham and Frances Sands, and raised in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Sherie met her husband Mike when she was only seventeen years old and they were married by the time she was twenty. Together they built a life filled with love. She supported Mike while he was in the U.S. Air Force in Wichita, Kansas, for three years. They moved to Northboro, Massachusetts, in 1972 to raise their family. They were a beautiful couple and the perfect example of true partnership and collaboration throughout the years. For the last 19 years Sherie and Mike have lived in Plymouth. This coming October they would have been married for 59 years.

Sherie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and a one-of-a-kind friend, including staying in close contact with her childhood friends from Teaneck. She always made time for her loved ones and truly cared for others. She was deeply involved in her family’s lives. She was always present, and never missed a phone call, activity, game or match. Once she became a grandmother, she embraced that role with the same devotion. “Grandma Sherie” adored each of her five grandchildren. And as she did with her sons, she could once again be found on the sidelines every weekend, cheering on her grandchildren with pride. She was always protective and caring. She loved her family unconditionally.

Her family and friends were a constant source of pride and happiness, and she cherished every moment with them. Sherie was the kind of friend everyone hopes to have. Thoughtful, loyal, and always present, she never forgot a birthday, milestone or even the smallest detail. She made others feel heard and offered honest, caring advice. She gave her love freely and was cherished. Her great smile brought warmth and light wherever she went.

Nothing brought Sherie greater joy than time spent with her two sons and their families. She is survived by her loving husband, Mike Koopersmith; son Adam Koopersmith and his wife, Elly; son Todd Koopersmith and his wife, Miti; five grandchildren, Rachel, Lauren, Elliot, Tyler and Mia; sister-in-law Annie Kingan and husband Bob Kingan and sister-in-law Michele Sands; extended family and countless friends.

Her family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Laurelwood at the Pinehills in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association. Graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6 at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA. The family welcomes family and friends after the service at 4 Squirrel Hill Road in Wayland.

Marjorie Becker (neé Livingston), of Peabody, Massachusetts, and longtime resident of Lexington, Massachusetts passed away on April 3, 2026 (17 Nisan 5786) at the age of 91. She is survived by her beloved husband David Becker, three sons Robert (Kathie), Refael (Iris) and Monte (Saundra Harris) Becker, seven grandchildren Shayna Baitch, Carly Ben Vais, Aliza Becker, Ben Becker, Miri Vandenberg, Emma Becker, and Eli Becker, and five great grandchildren Bayla, Naomi, Yaghel, Shmaya and Matisyahu. She is predeceased by her parents Jean Livingston Elovich and Ralph Livingston, and her brother Martin Livingston.

Born in the Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA in 1934, she attended Springfield Classical High School and married the love of her life, David in 1951. Over nearly 75 years of marriage, they had 3 amazing kids and traveled the world together, visiting Australia and New Zealand and participating in and leading bicycle trips across the US and Europe including Spain, England, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Italy. On their trips, she would sketch and watercolor scenes they encountered. She was very creative and designed and knitted heirloom afghans and sweaters for all of her loved ones.

Marge loved literature and was a lifelong learner, getting her bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University in Library Sciences and taking classes on various subjects throughout her life. She worked at Lexington High School and Mass Mutual Insurance and volunteered for many years with various organizations including the DeCordova Sculpture Park & Art Museum, Lahey Hospital and with the Temple Emunah Sisterhood, where she held every position except President. She was a member of Temple Emunah for about 63 years.

Funeral Service at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

Most of all, she was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Emunah or the DeCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, or the charity of your choice.

Jonathan J. Jacobs, 80, of Newton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on November 8, 1945, in New York, New York to the late Milton (Marans) Jacobs and Ruth (Greenberg) Jacobs. He attended Cherry Lawn School and graduated from New Rochelle High School. He earned his degree in Business Administration from Boston University.  He had a long and varied career in sales management.

While at Boston University, Jonathan met and married his wife and partner of sixty years, Ellen (Arkin) Jacobs. Together they raised two sons and enjoyed a life full of love, humor and family.  He was a force of nature with many hobbies and interests. His favorite activities were zip lining, 10 mile walks, 50 years of weekly poker games and being a father and grandfather.  He had a great sense of humor and was cracking jokes right up to the end to the delight of his medical team and family.

Jonathan is survived by his wife, Ellen, their children Jason Jacobs (Allison) of Brookline, Massachusetts and Joshua Jacobs (Debbie) of Needham, Massachusetts and his grandchildren, Tyler, Jackson, Shayna and Carter.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society or Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A.

To view the live stream of the funeral service, please click here.

Barbara Alberts, aged 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Boca Raton, Florida.

Born in Brockton, MA, devoted daughter to the late David and Frances (Fine) White.

Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Warren J. Alberts.  Loving mother of the late Neal Alberts and the late Leslie Alberts.

She is survived by her cherished granddaughter, Victoria Alberts Boan (Christopher Boan), of Boca Raton, and several nieces and nephews.

Barbara dedicated much of her life to her role as a homemaker, providing a nurturing and loving environment for her family.

Barbara had a passion for fashion design, particularly in modeling hats. This hobby not only showcased her creativity but also allowed her to express her unique style and elegance and was admired by all who saw them, often becoming the centerpiece of discussions at gatherings and events.

She was a very charitable person throughout her life and would contribute to many organizations including her time and talent.

Barbara’s legacy will be cherished by her family and all who know her, as they continue to honor her memory and the beautiful contributions she made to their lives.

Funeral service Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10 AM at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA with interment to follow.

Please consider a donation in her memory to a favorite charity of your choice.

Lawrence “Larry” S. Sanderson, 87, of Massachusetts, passed away in Boca Raton, Florida, on April 2, 2026. Born February 3, 1939, in Boston, he was the son of Benjamin and Eva Sanderson.

Larry enlisted in the United States Navy and served for three and a half years and then attended Bentley University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. During his corporate career, he discovered a passion for entrepreneurship and went on to found Prime Chemical.

In retirement, Larry spent his years in Florida enjoying the beach, golfing, playing cards, and attending the theater.

He will be deeply missed and remembered for his insight, his candor, and his stories.

Larry is survived by his son Alan and his wife Stacey Sanderson, his daughter Amy Turell and her husband Jeffrey, his grandchildren Carly, Paige, Caitlyn and Cameron. Also survived by his brother Edward Sanderson and his wife Joan and sister Trudy Levitan and many nieces and nephews.

A service will be held on Friday, April 10 at 11:45 AM at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Lung Association.

Dr. William Clayton “Clay” Cooper, of East Sandwich, Massachusetts.
Clay was born on April 1, 1945, to Bessie Stern and William Cooper, of Marlborough, MA.
In his early years, Clay developed a strong work ethic while spending long days working and driving tractors on his family’s apple orchard. This dedication carried throughout his life and into a distinguished career in podiatry, where he faithfully served his patients for more than 50 years.
In his personal time, Clay found great joy in cooking, boating, fishing, skiing, and flying. He treasured sharing these passions with his family and friends, creating lasting memories that will be cherished.
Clay’s unwavering dedication to his patients and his profession reflected a man who found deep meaning in caring for others. He will be remembered as a brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, known affectionately as Papa, Poppy, and Captain.
Clay will be remembered and forever loved by his sister, Ann Listaite and her husband Robert “Bob”; his brother in law Arthur “Art” Smith; his beloved wife, Tracey Cooper; his son, Noah Cooper and his wife Kate, and their children Mitchell, Dean, Campbell, and Olivia; his daughter, Julia Maniates and her husband Michael, and their children Myles and Meara; and his son, Jared Andrews and his wife Ashley, and their children Cooper, CJ, and Chloe; his nieces, Rhonda, Kimberly, Melanie; and nephew, Joel. Clay is predeceased by his late sister Katherine “Kathy” Smith and nephew James “Jimmy” Smith.
Fair winds and following seas.

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Betty-Jane “B-J” (Weiss) Scheff of Lincoln, MA passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of March 27, 2026 at the age of 93.

B-J was born in Brooklyn, NY April 23, 1932 to Nat Weiss and Mabel (Bernstein) Weiss.  She attended Brooklyn Friends School, Oberlin College, Columbia University, and Boston University, earning Bachelor’s in psychology, a Master’s in Education, and a Doctorate in Sociology.

B-J married Benson H. Scheff (dec. January 23, 1995) on May 31, 1953.  Although Ben and B-J grew up blocks from each other in Brooklyn, they didn’t meet until college.  They shared a love for the mountains and nature which they instilled in their four children, who grew up hiking and camping obsessively in the White Mountains and all around New England.  For many years they owned a condo in Lincoln, NH that they used as a base for hiking, relaxing and enjoying the mountains.

After a short stay and the birth of their first son in Virginia, the couple moved to Watertown, MA in 1956.  There, B-J created a children’s theater program, teaching creative drama and dance.  While the family grew, B-J worked as a social service researcher at McLean Hospital while continuing to pursue her Master’s Degree.  In 1971, the family moved to Lincoln, MA.  There, B-J worked as a clinical Psychologist at Eliot Mental Health in Concord, and then as Executive Director of Wareham Area Counseling Service until she retired in 1994.

After retirement, B-J volunteered with the Massachusetts Red Cross on the Disaster Mental Health Team, and provided services and support for families impacted by the 1999 Egyptian Air 990 Crash and supervising support services around the 2005 Worcester Warehouse Fire.  She also provided support for Red Cross volunteers returning to the Boston area after 9/11.  B-J was committed to finding affordable housing solutions.  When she closed her father’s family business in New Jersey, she worked to sell the property to a developer specializing in affordable housing.  She chaired the Lincoln Affordable Housing Commission and served on the Board of the Lincoln Housing Trust.  She was actively involved in coordinating the development of senior housing, the Commons (formerly the Groves) in Lincoln, where she eventually lived from 2013 until her death.

B-J was active for many years in the League of Women Voters, Women of Reform Judaism, and Temple Israel of Boston. She was committed to the women’s movement, political empowerment and involvement, and strengthening democracy.  She felt her strong commitment to social justice stemmed from her experience as a Jew and the example set by her maternal grandparents who left a comfortable middle class life in Brooklyn in 1927 to go to Poland, Berlin, Paris, and then Lisbon to facilitate the resettlement of over 20,000 Jews away from the Nazi threat in Europe, founding the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS).  True to this spirit, in the early 2000s, she welcomed a family of young Sudanese refugees into her home.

She said of herself “I tend to flow into empty spaces filling needs as I find them. I assume there is a way to solve the problem and so I learn new skills and develop new expertise. I trust people to deal fairly and I have never been disappointed.”

B-J was predeceased by her loving husband Benson H. Scheff, her dear daughter-in-law Faye Goldberg-Scheff, her cherished grandson Nick Scheff, and her adored older sister Diane “Dinny” (Miller) Ashe.  She is survived by her children Andrew Scheff of Lincoln MA, James (and Michelle) Bloom-Scheff of Wayland MA, Brian Scheff (and Joanne Hiromura) of West Newton MA, and Ann-Mara (and John) Lanza of Wellesley MA; and also by her grandchildren Danielle Scheff, Benjamin Scheff, Sarah Scheff (and Ted Pepe), Hannah Horan, Ben-Zion Bloom-Scheff, Mikaela Scheff (and Jake Harrington), Kyle Scheff, Rebecca Scheff, Nathan Lanza, and LK Lanza; and by her six great-grandchildren Nick Jr, Bella, Quentin, Keenan, Ashtin, and Maya.  She is also survived by a large extended family, including her Sudanese “grandchildren” and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral service, Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston at 1:00 pm.  (Parking on the Riverway).  Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.

Shiva at the home of Andrew Scheff Sunday from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm and continuing at the home of Ann-Mara Lanza Monday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to Town of Lincoln – Lincoln Housing Trust, 16 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773 or  HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) PO Box 97077, Washington, DC 20090-7077

To view the livestream of the funeral service, please click here.

Dina Vincow of Dedham, MA, formerly of Fayetteville, NY, age 92, passed away on March 19, 2026. Wife of Gershon Vincow. Daughter of Lev and Sofia Lichomanov. Mother of Evvie and Michelle (Martin). Grandmother of Jaron and Liav. Sister of Moshe Lichomanov.

Dina was born in Harbin, China, in the Russian Jewish community.  She later immigrated to Israel with her family as a teenager, living there for several years. She eventually moved to the US (Seattle, Washington) on her own, where she lived with relatives, pursued higher education, and started her career as a college instructor of Russian at University of Washington. That is where she met Gershon and started a family. After Gershon’s job moved the family to Syracuse, she served as a part time Hebrew instructor at Syracuse University for many years.

She had a gift for storytelling paired with her fascinating life history. Happily she wrote down many of the interesting stories to share with generations to come.

Dina was elegant, genuine, and kind. At her work at the University, Dina was a mentor to colleagues. Outside of work she was a creative knitter and crocheter of elegant sweaters and blankets. She was a baker of delicious cakes and biscotti, always tweaking recipes, and creating anticipation of what desserts she would bring to gatherings.

She relocated from New York to Massachusetts in 2019 to be close to family and she loved and doted on her grandchildren in recent years.

Graveside service on March 25, 2026 at 2:30pm at Beit Olam East (the entrance is located at 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA 01778).  Following services, Shiva at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham from 4:00 until 6:00pm and Thursday at the Vincow/Jaspan residence  from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Congregation Beth Shalom Chevra Shas at www.cbscs.org.

February 6, 1935 – March 22, 2026

Diane Sondra Waitz of Dedham, Massachusetts, formerly of Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family and love.

Born on February 6, 1935, in Brooklyn, Diane was the beloved daughter of Israel and Pauline Gewirtz, of blessed memory. From an early age, she filled her world with song, dance, and joy, always cherishing her younger sister, Gloria, who predeceased her.

Diane was a devoted wife to her late husband, Paul, with whom she shared 43 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a life grounded in love, learning, and family, raising their children in Sharon, Massachusetts, the town that became home to so many cherished memories. She was the proud mother of three children: Mark of Lake Forest, California; Stephen of Sharon, Massachusetts; and Michelle and her husband Carl, also of Sharon. Her family was her greatest joy and achievement, and she treasured every moment spent with them.

Known affectionately as “Bubbe,” Diane delighted in her grandchildren, Jessica Waitz, James (Laura) Waitz, Valerie Husselbee, and Kara Husselbee, and reveled in becoming “Great Bubbe” to little Mason Waitz.

A lifelong educator, Diane dedicated her career to teaching and never stopped being a student herself. She believed deeply in the power of education and learning, about people, the world, and anything that captured her curiosity. A proud lifelong member of Hadassah, she was also a natural leader, guiding and inspiring others in every community she joined.
Diane’s passions were many. She found great joy in knitting, crocheting, and reading, particularly her beloved Harry Potter books. She loved a good game of Rummikub or Mahjong, and those who played alongside her knew both her sharp mind and her generous spirit.

For the past 20 years, Diane made her home at NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, where she was a cherished member of the community, known by all, loved by many, and admired by everyone for her warmth, intelligence, and humor.
Diane’s legacy is one of love, learning, and leadership. Her family, her friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her will carry her memory forward with gratitude and affection.

May her memory be for a blessing.

Graveside service on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2pm at Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.

Shiva following service at the home of Michelle and Carl 4pm to 8pm and Tuesday thru Thursday 5pm to 8pm.

Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham or Hadassah.

Beloved Librarian, Mother and Grandmother

Syrul Frank Lurie passed peacefully on March 19th surrounded by her family, just shy of her 92nd birthday.

Syrul was born in Boston on March 27, 1934.  Her father, Frederick Frank, was an attorney and an accountant.  Her mother, Lena Simon Frank, worked in her family’s grocery store and then for decades at the Blue Hill Credit Union, both in Mattapan and Brookline.

Syrul grew up in a vibrant Jewish community in Mattapan, with her younger brother Stanley Frank. Syrul proudly graduated from Girls Latin School in 1951, along with her lifelong friends, Avis Horwitz (Lampert) and Judy Rottenberg (Diamond). From Mattapan onward, Avis, Judy and Syrul shared a lifetime of friendship, camaraderie and joy.

While a student at Girls Latin, Syrul met and fell in love with her lifelong partner and eventual husband, Robert (Bob) Lurie, who predeceased Syrul in 2018.

Syrul attended Brandeis University, receiving a Bachelor’s of Arts in English and American Literature in 1955. Brandeis had a profound impact on Syrul: the school had only recently been established as a four-year institution, but attracted world class faculty and was rapidly becoming a center for science, the arts, and humanities. Syrul immersed herself in her studies and gained new insight into music and the arts from such scholars as Leonard Bernstein and Irving Howe. She thrived at Brandeis, all while commuting everyday to and from her parents home in Mattapan.

Following Syrul’s graduation, she and Bob were married in October, 1955.  She continued her affiliation with Brandeis, working at the newly established Brandeis University Library until the birth of her oldest son, Andrew Lurie in September, 1957. Following the birth of their second son, Howard Lurie in January, 1961, Bob and Syrul moved to South Brookline. Their daughter Ellen Lurie (Hoffman) was born in January, 1968.

Tragically, Syrul’s oldest child, Andrew, died unexpectedly in 1980 during his first semester of graduate studies in library science at the University of Chicago, where he had previously received his Bachelor’s degree. This loss catalyzed Syrul to return to her love of letters and education, and she began a longtime affiliation with the Brookline Public Schools, first as a volunteer, then a library media specialist and finally a reference desk librarian at Brookline High School.

Her drive to honor her late son, Andrew, led her to attend Simmons University, where she received her Masters in Library Science in 1985. She continued working at BHS until her retirement in 2001, building many long lasting friendships with teachers, her fellow librarians and countless students. Alongside Bob, Syrul was instrumental in the establishment of the 21st Century Fund, one of the first philanthropic foundations created at a public high school in the United States.

Syrul and Bob deeply loved each other and also their times on Cape Cod, where they spent every summer.

Syrul will be deeply missed by her son Howard and his wife Teresa Betit of South Dartmouth Mass. and her daughter Ellen and her husband Matthew Hoffman of Bethesda, Maryland.

She was deeply loved by numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Her granddaughters meant the world to her and she loved every celebration and conversation with each of them: Aliza and Gemma Lurie and Celia and Isabel Hoffman, and Haley Sinker.

Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston on Monday, March 23nd at 10:30 am (Parking on the Riverway). Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA,  a memorial observance will be held at the home of Howard Lurie and Teresa Betit.

In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be made to the Andrew Warren Lurie Scholarship Fund ℅ Brookline High School, 115 Greenough Ave., Brookline, MA 02445.

Lauren Sue Lazeroff Sallet of Dover, MA passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026,  peacefully at her home.  She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Sallet for 40 years.  She was the stepmother to Jeffrey Sallet and his wife Melissa and grandchildren Becca and Abbie.  She is sister to Linda Lazeroff Rapkin and aunt to Mitzi-Jill Rapkin.

She is preceded in death by her parents Estelle Temkin Lazeroff Kaplan and Milton Lazeroff.

Lauren was born in Rochester, NY and earned an undergraduate degree from Syracuse University and a graduate degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Northeastern University.

She adopted Boston as her home after completing her graduate degree and was dedicated to her students in the Brockton School District.

Her love for her canine companions was unmatched.  Barney, Roxy, Baxter, Tyler, and Remmington brightened her days and enlivened her life.  Lauren had a keen eye for fashion, loved to travel, was engaged in the world, and cared deeply about animal welfare and women’s rights.

A private memorial service will be held for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Paul Hans peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026 at home.

He was just shy of his 88th birthday, having recently celebrated 36 years of marriage to his wife Alexandra Vozick Hans.

Paul was born in The Bronx and attended Columbus High School. He graduated from The City College of New York and went on to study medicine at Tufts Medical School. He did his residency at Tufts Medical Center.

After several years of working as Director of Brookline Mental Health Center, and then Supervisor at Massachusetts Mental Health, he founded the Psychiatry Department at Deaconess Hospital. There, he provided inpatient and outpatient psychiatry and led the Consultation Liaison service. He treated untold thousands of people while training residents in the art of psychotherapy.

Paul loved photography, especially of flowers. He also enjoyed music, and interviewed numerous musicians in order to understand why they were drawn to their profession.

Paul is survived by his wife, Alexandra, and by his cherished children, Lucia Maya, Andrea Kurland and her wife, Terri Grover, and David Hans and his wife, Milena Dieckhoff, as well as three beloved stepsons, Zachary Thacher, Marc Thacher and his wife Colleen, and Yitzchak Shem Tov and his wife, Adiella.

Paul and Alexandra enjoyed every one of their 14 shared grandchildren.

His funeral will be a graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton Centre, Massachusetts, at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Shiva will be held at his home following services, Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening.

Paul will be remembered for his integrity, his commitment to good medicine, and for his love of his large extended family and many devoted friends.

January 19, 1934 – March 4, 2026

Elaine Ellen Roberts, 92, of Newton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026. A woman of fierce independence, boundless curiosity, and deep devotion to family, Elaine lived a life that spanned six generations — and left her mark on each one of them.

Born Elaine Ellen Katz on January 19, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Elaine grew up in the Flatbush neighborhood where she was raised in a lively multigenerational household. She lived with her grandparents, parents, sister Doreen, and beloved Uncle Herb and, as she loved to recount, their weekly Shabbat dinners were spirited affairs. It was around that table that Elaine first developed the independent thinking and passion for civic life that would define her.

She met her future husband, Kenneth George Roberts, in high school, and their love story would span seven decades. They married on Valentine’s Day, 1953, while Ken was stationed in Virginia during the Korean War. After a brief stint back in New York, they moved to Warwick, Rhode Island where they raised three children. For over seventy years, Elaine and Ken had an unwavering partnership and together they built a life marked by adventure, entrepreneurship, and family. As Elaine once wrote, their secret was “to never lose one’s independence but always be supportive and open with each other. Practice patience and listening.”

Elaine and Ken’s life together was anything but conventional. Among many other ventures and adventures, they owned a marina, built a hotel at Point Judith’s Port of Galilee, traveled the country in an outfitted van, and spent decades with family and friends at their “Camelot”, which they built, in Cherry Hill, Nova Scotia. After their kids left home, Elaine and Ken discovered a passion for antique jewelry, which they turned into Harbour Galleries, their beloved shop on Main Street in East Greenwich, RI.

Through it all, Elaine was a woman of purpose. She worked for the State of Rhode Island building a program she founded for displaced homemakers. Ran for public office. Lobbied in Washington D.C. for Title IX and the ERA. And was always outspoken and politically active. With a bachelors degree in education, that she earned while her children were in school, she was a natural teacher. Later in life she ran seminars on the history of jewelry and never missed an opportunity to mentor others. Elaine was also a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She made everyone feel like her favorite and never missed an opportunity to support those she loved. Elaine’s dedication to family was the through-line of her life. She built close, enduring relationships with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as her friends and clients —drawn from all phases of her life.

In her quiet moments, Elaine found joy in simple things — knitting, reading, and watching the ocean waves. She loved walking the beach, at Goddard Park in RI—and especially on her beloved Cherry Hill Beach in Nova Scotia—searching for sea glass and, over the years, amassed an impressive collection that she proudly displayed in her home.

After Ken passed away in 2024, Elaine relocated to the Golda Meir House in Newton, Massachusetts where she became an active member of the community. There she channeled her desire to make a difference into her work as a passionate advocate for democracy and civic engagement, founding Advocate for Democracy. She organized residents, wrote postcards, provided educational resources, and encouraged everyone to make their voices heard. “We’ve lived through history,” she believed, “now let’s help shape what comes next.”

Elaine was predeceased by her husband Kenneth and her sister Doreen Angel. She is survived by her three children: Cathy Roberts (Cam Pierel), Leslie Krumholz (Harlan), and Steven Roberts (Maryam); her grandchildren Sam Krumholz (Akana Noto), Rebecca Krumholz (Matthew Gottesdiener), Sarah Krumholz (Billy Rison), Hannah Quartner (Jeremy), Ben Roberts-Pierel (Tjorven Sievers), Alex Roberts-Pierel (Nina Scheepers), Justin Pierel (Ellie), Leila and Yasmin Roberts; her great-grandchildren Aaron, Nora, and Ella Gottesdiener, Satsuki and Noemi Krumholz-Noto, Hallie Rison, Linus Sievers-Pierel, and Owen Pierel. She is also survived by her many nieces and nephews and the countless lives she touched through her warmth, her determination, and her insistence that every voice matters.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Elaine to 2Life Communities, an organization she both benefited from and passionately supported. 2Life Communities, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135 or online at 2LifeCommunities.org or to honor her greatest wish, exercise your civic responsibility and simply VOTE in every election that impacts you and your community.

Fred “Freddy” Goldstein, 83, of Acton, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. Fred was known to friends and family as a caring and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed traveling and long walks outdoors. He also loved watching Boston sports and UConn women’s basketball with friends and family, and celebrating life’s milestones. He was a dedicated volunteer at Household Goods and at town elections, and was always happy to help friends, neighbors, and anyone who asked.

Fred was born to Minnie (Krupp) and Sidney Goldstein and grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. His academic journey took him to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he earned his undergraduate degree, followed by a master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Connecticut. He had a long and successful career in electrical engineering and greatly enjoyed his work as an adjunct professor at Northeastern University.

Fred met his wife, Doris (“Bunny, Dorrie”), while at Rensselaer in 1965. They eventually settled in Acton, Massachusetts, where they became founding members of Congregation Beth Elohim.  Fred was an active and dedicated member of the synagogue community, proudly serving as President of the congregation as well as President of the Brotherhood. Fred and Doris raised three daughters and were proud to have their children, grandchildren, and extended family nearby.

Fred is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Doris, and his brother Bob Goldstein and his wife Diane Goldstein. His legacy lives on through his children, Carri Goldstein and Rob Czajkowski; Alicia and Alex Raun; and Emily and Theodore Macnow; and through his six grandchildren: Carl, Benjamin, Svend, Eddie, Brody, and Brooke.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street, Acton, MA. Interment will follow at Beit Olam Cemetery, with the entrance located at 60 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland, MA.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth Elohim, Household Goods, and Alzheimer’s Association.

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Ann Salk Rosenberg, 83, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished throughout her long and generous life. For 63 years she was the devoted wife and partner of Larry Rosenberg, a marriage marked by deep affection, shared purpose, and an unwavering commitment to one another.

Born in New Bedford, MA, Ann was the daughter of Esther and Hyman Salk, who instilled in her a strong sense of responsibility, compassion, and curiosity about the world. She grew up in a close-knit family and attended Hope High School in Providence, where her natural warmth and steady determination first became evident. Drawn to caring for others, she pursued nursing, earning her RN from Beth Israel Hospital in Boston and later completing her BS at Emmanuel College. Her career in nursing reflected her lifelong instinct to help, comfort, and advocate for those in need.

Ann’s life was rich with creativity and personal passions. She was an avid artist, finding joy in color, texture, and the quiet focus of making something beautiful with her own hands. She was also an enthusiastic shopper—someone who delighted not just in the search for the perfect item, but in the pleasure of giving, surprising, and thinking of others. Her generosity was not a trait she displayed occasionally; it was the defining rhythm of her life. Friends, family, and even casual acquaintances knew her as someone who noticed, who cared, and who acted.

Above all, Ann was devoted to her family. She took immense pride in her children, Jeffrey Rosenberg (Kelly) and Amy Gustafson (Keith), and she poured her love, energy, and encouragement into their lives. Her three grandchildren—Samantha Rosenberg, Shane Rosenberg, and Aiden Gustafson—were her greatest joy. She celebrated their accomplishments, supported their dreams, and reveled in every moment she spent with them.

Ann’s presence was steady, warm, and reassuring. She had a gift for making people feel seen and valued, and she carried that gift into every stage of her life. Her legacy is one of kindness, creativity, and a deep, abiding love for her family.

A funeral service will be held on March 13 at 11:00 AM at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA. Shiva will follow immediately after the service at the temple.

Donations in Ann’s memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Temple Beth Elohim, or a charity of one’s choice.

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Andrea Paroskie Schneider, 51, of Wellesley, Massachusetts, passed away on March 10, 2026.  While pancreatic cancer certainly did not define Andrea, it was ultimately what took her from us. Born on March 2, 1975, in Boston, Massachusetts, Andrea was a doer who lived a short, but full life defined by action, purpose, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved.

Andrea grew up in Arlington and Lexington Massachusetts before attending Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY where she majored in Art History.  This foundation ultimately prepared her well for the time that she spent in both advertising and the not-for-profit world.

When Andrea decided that she was once again ready to work outside the home, the natural choice for her was to work at Dignity Matters, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing period poverty by providing free menstrual products, bras, and underwear to women, girls, and transgender men who are homeless or disadvantaged. It was exactly the kind of work that matched who Andrea was at her core.

But if you asked anyone who knew her, they would tell you that above all else, Andrea was a mom. That was the role she cherished most, and the one she poured her whole heart into.

From her early days as a mom, Andrea’s priority for herself and for her kids was to cultivate a diverse group of friends, allowing her to expose her kids to a countless number and type of experiences.  Andrea was a new mom both in the San Francisco Bay area and in Boston which allowed her to further broaden all that she was able to explore with her family. Hiking, camping, visits to national parks, dinner clubs, book clubs, and weekend trips were all meticulously planned and purposeful.

Andrea was kind, hardworking, thoughtful, and extraordinarily organized. When she wasn’t pouring herself into her family or career, Andrea could be found in Vermont on the ski slopes, travelling to far away places, trying out new recipes, reading a good book, or lacing up her running shoes. She brought the same energy and enthusiasm to her passions that she brought to everything else in her life.

Andrea is survived by her husband, Randy Schneider; her son, Cody Schneider; her daughter, Phoebe Schneider; her mother, Janet Damiata; her father, Robert Paroskie; her sister, Allison Wheeler; and her brother, Robert Paroskie.  She leaves behind a family and a community that are better for having known her.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA 02481. Interment will follow at Beit Olam East, with the entrance located at 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Andrea to Dignity Matters.

Following the service, family and friends are welcome to gather at the Schneider home.

Devoted Family Man, Accomplished Businessman and Passionate Philanthropist

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Of Dedham, formally of Wellesley and Mashpee.  Mal passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 94.  Mal lived a life marked by dedication to family, career, community, and country.  As we mourn his loss, we also celebrate the beautiful life he lived, the stories we share, the values he instilled, the lasting mark he left on all of our lives.

Born in Boston Massachusetts on August 3, 1931, the middle child of S. Richard and Celia (Marcus) Sherman. An active scholar, temple youth organization member (NFTY), and long-time holder of certain high school track and field records, Mal graduated Newton High School with many lifelong friends.

Mal graduated from Cornell University in 1953 with a degree in philosophy. His intellectual curiosity and love for learning remained constants throughout his life, having a particular interest in both reading history and mystery novels. In 2014, he was honored with a Doctorate in Humane Letters from Brandeis University—a place that held deep personal significance for him. Mal’s connection to Brandeis extended far beyond academics; beginning when he married the love of his life and proud alumna Barbara (Cantor). His commitment to the university was unwavering as he served as a Trustee beginning in 1981, was Chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2007-2013, and then held the title of Trustee Emeritus until his passing.

Mal’s professional journey was equally remarkable. Following the family tradition, he began his career in the shoe industry before joining Zayre Corporation, ultimately becoming Chairman of Zayre Stores and executive Vice President of Zayre Corporation until 1987. Not one to rest on his laurels, Mal embarked on a second career advising companies focused on restructuring or growth, and then worked with companies including Gordon Brothers and Active International, continuing to provide guidance until his final days.  He also served as board member or director of many other companies through his eight-decade career.

A proud veteran of the Korean War, Mal served with distinction after studying at the Army Language School in California. Fluent in Chinese due to this training, he worked as an interpreter during his service and maintained this linguistic skill throughout his life.  His pride of country led to decades of engagement and support of Democratic causes and campaigns.

Mal’s passions extended far beyond his professional associations. A lifelong sports enthusiast, he was deeply committed to the Boston Celtics as both a fervent spectator and board member during two of their world championship years, and a passionate season ticket holder for the New England Patriots, attending numerous Super Bowl games.  On the waters off Cape Cod, Mal found joy captaining his beloved boat “Best Day,” and puttering around Ockway Bay in his Whaler.  He also delighted in mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and business people across generations, and was a successful angel investor in many diverse ventures.  In every role that he held, Mal’s impact reached far beyond the titles and responsibilities, with everyone he met considering him a friend.

Judaism played a central role in Mal’s life. As the grandson of religious Jews and a lifelong member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, he actively supported Jewish causes such as the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), B’nai B’rith International, and other charitable endeavors within the Jewish community.

Mal’s philanthropic spirit extended into many areas of cultural enrichment and social good. In addition to his committment to Brandeis University, he served as the Chair of the Boards of Trustees of the Museum of Science (Boston), the Two Ten Footware Foundation, and Tufts Medical Center.  He served as an overseer of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Auerbach Foundation, the Mass Creative Council, and the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, as well as fundraising and assisting countless other organizations over the course of his life.

Above all else, Mal cherished his family. He is survived by Barbara, his beloved wife of 67 years; their daughter Robin; and granddaughters Jessica and Lila, all of whom brought immense joy to his life. He was predeceased by his parents, sister Cynthia (Richard) Steinberg; and brother Norman (Barbara) Sherman.

Mal will be remembered for his boundless energy, sharp intellect, warm personality, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Whether discussing business strategies or sharing stories about sports or family adventures, he left an indelible mark on everyone he met.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA.  Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.  Shivah will follow interment at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA until 4:30 pm and will continue at the home of Robin Sherman 7-9 pm and Thursday from 1-4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please send expressions of sympathy to Brandeis University, 415 South Street, Waltham, MA.  May Mal’s memory serve as a source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.

Paul Ian Dreyer, age 79, of Newton, died Feb. 17 2026, after brief brave battle with aggressive AML cancer.  Son of the late Reynold and Deborah Ruth Dreyer of Newton. He leaves behind his beloved wife Judy, sister in-law Marge and husband John Nakagawa of Kailua, HI, many close cousins and dear friends.

He graduated from Brown University and obtained a PhD in social psychology from University of Illinois. He was a professor at Bridgewater State University before embarking on a long career at the MA Department of Public Health, rising to the position of Assistant Commissioner.

He had vast intellectual curiosity about the world, with a love of reading, music, fine cuisine, travel, and Welsh terriers.

A private memorial observance will be held for family only.  Donations may be made in his memory at the MGB Cancer Institute Targeted Therapy for Acute Leukemia Fund (GR0218137).

Gifts may be made online at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate to the Center for Leukemia. Please specify “In memory of Paul Dreyer (GR0218137)”.

Or by mail to: MGH Development Office, Attn: Kasey Ahem, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.  Please make check out to: “MGB Cancer Institute Targeted Therapy for Acute Leukemia Fund” Please specify “In memory of Paul Dreyer (GR0218137)”.

Florence Martine (Sherman) Sherfey passed away in Holliston, MA surrounded by friends and family on March 4th, 2026 at the young age of 61 after bravely fighting a years-long battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia. Flory, as she was lovingly known, was born and raised in Great Neck, NY as the younger of two children to proud parents, Larry and Marion Ilionski Sherman.

Flory was a child of two worlds: unbridled optimism and hard realism. Her gentle and kind father was a naturally charismatic man raised with generous and infectious excitement for what possibilities the future may hold. Her loving and devoted mother was herself a survivor of the Holocaust. Hiding from the Nazis in the forests of France after escaping occupied Paris, a young Marion learned life was hard and you needed to adapt and persevere to survive. As such, Flory was an amalgam of resilience, tenacity, kindness and love. A fierce protector of her family and those to whom she called friend, Flory was a gentle and compassionate woman with a quick smile and an easy laugh. She would hold you and cry with you but then tell you to get yourself together and plow forward. Flory loved her family, friends, cats and all things entertainment – theatre, tv, movies and magazines. Flory inherited her love of sports from her father, a sports writer with the Long Island Press. You could always find her watching any of the New England teams, or her beloved Mets, while finishing the day or taking care of the house. Her keen eye for fashion came from her mother, a fashion plate herself. In mere minutes she was able to size someone up and put together a complete wardrobe with options and colors they would never have had the courage to try themselves. And they would look amazing. She was complicated, simple, prickly, warm, reserved, and gregarious. She was absolutely the best wife, mother, and friend anyone could hope to know.

Flory is survived by her devoted and loving husband, Mitchell and adored son, Jonathan. Her kind and gentle ways will be missed, and her pragmatic view of how to handle what life throws at you will guide us as we grieve. Even after her passing, she is taking care of us. We love you, Flory.

Funeral service Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, (Rt. 16) Newton, MA. Interment following at Newton Cemetery, Newton.

Please contact Brezniak Funeral Directors at (617) 969-0800 for Shiva information.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Flory’s favorite charity The Purr-Fect Cat Shelter @ https://www.purrfectcatshelter.org/onlinedonations

Philip Charles Kaplan, of Framingham, MA age 64 passed away on March 1, 2026.  Beloved son of Ralph and Elinor (Rubin) Kaplan.  Loving brother of Stephen and Neal. Philip graduated from Framingham North High School in 1979.  Philip graduated from Bentley College in Waltham, MA. with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economic degree in 1983.  He attended Boston College’s graduate school of Business and received his JD degree from Suffolk Law in 1988.  After several years of practicing bankruptcy law, he became a professor of Law at Suffolk University Law School and served as an adjunct professor at Bentley University. Philip was passionate about teaching and loved passing on his knowledge to his many students who had the good fortune to attend his classes.

A lifetime resident of Framingham, Philip was a devoted son and brother.  He cared for his parents as they aged at home and was their provider and caregiver for many years.  He considered that one of his best accomplishments. He loved dogs and will be sorely missed by Krystal, his latest canine companion.  Philip served for many years on the Framingham Cultural Council.

Philip possessed a great deep voice and an irreverent sense of humor that ran in his family.  He used both to great effect educating and entertaining his students, friends and family.  He consistently achieved the highest rankings from his students in annual professor evaluations.  He was tough, fair and informative in his style and the students and faculty recognized and responded positively.

Philip leaves behind his two brothers and their families: Stephen and Leslie Kaplan of Arroyo Grande, CA, their daughter Diane and her husband Brian Jensen and their son Tyler, their son David and his son Brady, Neal and his wife Peggy Morehouse of Sandy Springs, GA and their sons Edward Brandt Morehouse, his wife Lily Morehouse and daughter Avery and their son Christopher Morehouse, his wife Lindsay Morehouse and daughter Addison. Philip was very close to his many cousins, especially Amy Rubin, Susan Rubin Cipriani, Robert Rubin, Bruce Deletetsky and Philip Deletetsky.

Philip will be missed by his many friends, colleagues and family. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and no funeral service will be held. His ashes will be spread in a private ceremony, and a celebration of his life will be held in early May.  For those interested in attending, please contact his brothers at PCKsnoopy@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, remembrance in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society or Suffolk Law School, Philip C. Kaplan Scholarship Fund.

Arbey Feigenson, 96 of Newton, MA passed away peacefully at his home on February 27, 2026.

Son of the late David and Rose Feigenson of Worcester MA, brother of late Dorothy Bresalar of Worcester Ma and late Shirley Feigenson of Worcester MA.  Loving husband of the late Sandra Feigenson for 62 years.

Proud father of Eric Feigenson and his partner George (Buddy) Benoit of Arlington MA and Jane Feigenson of Newton, MA.

Arbey was a proud veteran who served in the army during the Korean conflict. He was applauded during his service for making fellow soldiers laugh during difficult times.

An avid golfer, reader, loved musical theatre and tinkering with his vintage cars. Humor was at the core of his being and loved making his wife Sandy laugh for so many years.

He had great affection for animals, especially Garbo the shared family dog.

His funeral service will be held privately.

Memorial Observance will be held at his late residence on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shephard, Newton Free Library, Dana Farber or an organization of your choice.

Molin-Donald, of Peabody, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2026.  Son of the late Kenneth and Mildred Molin and brother of Carol Farber. Beloved husband of Joan (Lack) Molin and the late Roberta (Blass) Molin. Devoted father of Jacalyn Formisano and her husband Frank, and Karen Byers and her husband Michael. Proud grandfather of Matthew and his wife Alyssa, Robert, Jake, and Luke. Donald, Donny to his friends, was born in Revere, MA and raised his two daughters in Peabody MA with his late wife Bobbie. Donny was a proud civil engineer having worked his entire career for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as being active in Peabody politics having served on many boards as a resident of Peabody. Later in life Donny married Joan and spent the second half of his life living in Lake Worth, Florida and Salem NH golfing, traveling and enjoying time with his family and friends.

Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1 pm

Following services memorial observance will be at Brooksby Village Senior Living Community, 100 Brooksby Village Drive Peabody MA,  5-8 pm. Request building location at front gate.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Dementia Society of America or a charity of your choice.

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Judith (Judy) Andelman, 1941–2026

Judy Andelman, a lifelong teacher and the emotional center of her family, died on February 18, 2026 surrounded by those she loved.

Born on September 16, 1941 to Saul and Lillian White in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Judy lived in Methuen until high school with her parents and older sister, Gayle. From an early age, she was known for her skinny ankles and her precocious mind — so precocious, in fact, that she received a double-promotion after kindergarten, skipping first grade as her sister Gayle insisted on playing school at home and teaching her to read and do math. Judy had her appendix taken out in grade school, loved hopscotch and Monopoly, and was active in the local Jewish community.

In the 1950s, Judy moved to Andover and attended Andover High School, where she was a drum majorette. In her junior-year school show, she boldly performed a duet of “Gimme a Little Kiss” with a senior boy, ending with a real kiss on stage. She became salutatorian of her class, graduating at age 16. She then attended Wellesley College, where she was a French major. When her professors urged her to spend the summer in France, her parents were nervous. The head of the French department met with Saul and persuaded him to let her go. Judy spent three months studying and traveling, including hitchhiking around the country with French boys, unbeknownst to her anxious, asthmatic mother, who had sent her off at Logan Airport saying, “I’ll wheeze the whole time you’re gone.” Thus began Judy’s lifelong love of all things French.

After graduating from Wellesley at age 20, Judy got a job teaching French and math at Waltham Junior High, instructing students only a few years younger than she was. She lived on Everett Street in Harvard Square with friends. During these years, she met the love of her life, Freddie. They were fixed up by their dear friends Bobbi and Steve Paris. On their first date, Judy fainted. Freddie said it was because of the passion between them; Judy said it was because he smelled. Bobbi was determined they would end up together and invited them to play bridge. The rest was history.

Shortly after the untimely death of her beloved father, Judy and Freddie were married at ages 23 and 26. Their first apartment was in Brighton, where they hosted sing-alongs featuring Freddie on guitar and their self-published mimeographed songbook, It’s Fun Time with Fred and Judy. While living there, Judy began teaching at Bigelow Junior High in Newton. When she became pregnant with their daughter Debbie, they bought a house at 36 Nickerson Road in Chestnut Hill, where they lived for many decades.

With their young children, Debbie and Stevie, Judy and Freddie spent many happy weekends, vacations, and summers at their house in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire—swimming, hiking, and playing tennis and board games. In Newton, they enjoyed many fun times and holidays with friends, as well as with Gayle and her children, Jonathan, Douglas, and Kenny Quinn. As a couple, they were content in their little den with books, Fudgsicles, and television. Freddie made Judy laugh constantly and simply worshipped her. Their love was palpable, and everyone who knew them saw them as an iconic couple and formidable team.

After a stint at home with Debbie and Stevie, Judy returned to teaching French at Bigelow in the early 1970s. She taught at Bigelow and Day Junior High in Newton for the rest of her 35-year career, where she was known for her high standards, sharp wit, and dedication to her students. She was beloved by students and faculty alike and known as a “teachers’ teacher.” When Spanish became increasingly popular, Judy went back to night school to study it while teaching full-time, later teaching primarily French and occasionally Spanish alongside friends Yvonne Davey and Maria Procopio.

Judy was deeply involved in the Newton Teachers’ Association, eventually becoming vice president. She and Freddie were also active in local politics, working to defeat Proposition 2½ and supporting candidates who championed public education and fair pay for teachers. She remained an avid political volunteer throughout her life, making calls and supporting Democratic candidates endorsed by her union locally and nationally.

Tragedy struck when Judy was 55 and Freddie was diagnosed with ALS. She shined in a caregiver role, and after his death at age 62, devoted herself to helping other families facing the disease. With her daughter Debbie, Judy raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for ALS research over the next two decades through “Freddie’s Team,” an annual walk and fundraising effort that became a celebration of Freddie’s life and a gathering point for family and friends.

Following Freddie’s death, Judy created another full, meaningful chapter for herself. Her greatest joy in her later years was her role as an especially active grandmother to Eliza, Jeremy, and Danny. She played endless games, read stacks of books, hosted sleepovers, and showed up for every recital, game, and school play. She took the grandchildren on special trips, hosted annual Valentine’s Day scavenger hunts, and taught them to read at age three. She was a constant presence in their lives—someone their friends, teachers, and coaches all knew by name.

In retirement, Judy also traveled the world with friends Bobbi Paris and Carole Siegel, participated in the Jewish Film and Book Festivals, played bridge, and remained engaged in politics and current events. She went to symphonies, museums, theater, and films, and never missed a minute of MSNBC.

She kept Freddie’s memory alive by visiting his grave, toasting him at family gatherings, and hosting Passover seders, Yom Kippur break-fasts, and Hanukkah dinners. Her table was filled with noodle kugel, brisket, matzo ball soup, apricot chicken, American chop suey, grilled cheese, omelettes, and Jello.

Every summer, Judy returned to Ogunquit, Maine with her family and friends – including Uncle Eddie White and his family, and dear friends Jane and Lenny Ansin – walking the Marginal Way, eating blueberry muffins, and spending long days at the beach. An avid library user and lifelong reader, she would take out towering stacks of books each summer for herself and her grandchildren. She could always be found reading in the same spot on the beach, bundled in layers of towels and blankets. Judy was always cold, often wearing a puffy coat at 60 degrees, long underwear in any season, and her beloved Juilliard gloves indoors.

Fiercely determined and loyal, the things Judy loved, she loved. She greatly enjoyed the restaurant scene in Newton, especially Davio’s and Bernard’s. She once threatened to petition to bring chicken livers back onto the menu at Davio’s and frequently traded emails with the owner, who wrote about her in his book It’s All About the Guest. She was proud to be greeted by name and shown to her preferred table, pre-set with the black napkins she liked. She ate yogurt with blueberries for lunch nearly every day, adored hazelnut gelato, and never lost her taste for Boston Baked Beans and Necco Wafers.

But far more than food, Judy loved her family. In addition to treasuring time with her parents, sister, children, and grandchildren, on her mother’s side, she relished the term coined by her nephew Kenny to describe her identity as one of the “Strong Rosengard Women.” She regularly gathered with Debbie and beloved Rosengard cousins Janie and Linda Weiner, as well as Ann White Greenawalt, forming a close-knit family circle.

In 2023, Judy moved into a memory care facility as she declined with dementia. She died of Alzheimer’s in 2026 at age 84, surrounded by family and friends who loved her in every phase of her life. She was predeceased by her parents Saul and Lillian, her husband Freddie, and her sister Gayle. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Abram) and Steve (Olga), her grandchildren, Eliza, Jeremy, and Daniel, and many loving nephews, cousins, friends, and coworkers. Her love, her voice, and her devotion to her family and friends will be missed beyond words.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Judy’s memory either to:

1. “Judy and Freddie’s Team,” a revival of our family’s “Freddie’s Team” efforts to raise money for ALS research.
2. Her beloved teacher’s union, which she supported tirelessly during her decades of teaching in Newton.

Services will be held at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline on Sunday February 22 at 10 AM. Services will be streamed at https://www.ohabei.org/live-stream/. Burial at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon will follow the service. Shiva will be held at 20 Stearns Street, Cambridge on Sunday 4-6 pm, Monday 5-8 pm, Tuesday 5-8 pm. On Sunday, there are no parking restrictions in Cambridge. For Monday and Tuesday, the City of Cambridge has provided a parking dispensation within a two block radius of our house. And/or, there is a free public lot at the Cambridge Montessori School/St. Peters Park, a 5 min walk from the shiva, at the intersection of Walden and Garden Streets.

Frederick Wiseman-On February 16, 2026. SERVICES PRIVATE.

Ray A. Goldberg of Cambridge and Centerville, the pioneering founder of the systems approach to the global food economy which he coined “agribusiness”, died peacefully at home on February 16, 2026 at the age of 99. Over a career that spanned more than seven decades at the Harvard Business School and the Harvard Kennedy School he helped redefine how the world understands the interconnected systems that bring food from farm to table, shaping both academic thought and industry practice through his teaching, research, and an extraordinary network of former students, colleagues, and collaborators who carried his ideas forward across the global food system.

Born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota, Professor Goldberg’s early hands-on experience in his father’s grain elevators shaped a lifelong curiosity about how food systems function and how they might work better and more holistically. He came east to Harvard for his education, receiving his A.B. from Harvard University in 1948 and his MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1950 before completing his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota in 1952. Together with his mentor and colleague John H. Davis, he coined the term “agribusiness,” establishing a new field of study that brought together agriculture, economics, industry, and public policy. What began as an academic framework became a lens through which governments, companies, and researchers around the world would come to understand the challenges and opportunities of feeding a growing global population.

At Harvard Business School, where he spent the majority of his academic career, Professor Goldberg introduced the first course in agribusiness, an integrated approach that examined the entire food system — from inputs and production to processing, distribution, and the consumer, ultimately serving as the George M. Moffett Professor of Agriculture and Business shaping generations of students and industry leaders through teaching that combined academic rigor with practical engagement in the evolving global food system. Professor Goldberg believed that the challenges facing the global food system could only be addressed through collaboration across disciplines and institutions. At Harvard Business School, he founded the Agribusiness Senior Management Seminars, bringing together leaders from across the food and agriculture sectors. He also led the annual PAPSAC (Private and Public Scientific, Academic and Consumer Food Policy Group) forum at the Kennedy School, which convened key participants from all segments of the global food system for frank, off-the-record problem-solving discussions.

Even after retiring from Harvard Business School in 1997, Professor Goldberg remained deeply engaged in teaching and mentorship. He continued to teach Food Policy and Agribusiness at the John F. Kennedy School of Government until 2015 and led an undergraduate seminar at Harvard College examining the impact of climate change on the global food system.

His professional accomplishments were matched by a deep devotion to his family, who remained at the center of his life throughout his long career. He was married to his beloved wife, Thelma Englander, for 58 years until her death in 2015, a partnership that began, as he loved to tell it, when he proposed to her on their first date. Together they enjoyed worldwide travel and lots of time at their family home on Cape Cod where they engaged in fierce tennis matches with friends and loved to go blue fishing with their children and grandchildren. For almost the past ten years, he has experienced the joy of a second love with his partner Joan Gordon whom he first knew in his undergraduate years.

Over the course of his career, Professor Goldberg authored, co-authored, or edited twenty-three books and more than one hundred ten articles examining how firms, institutions, and governments position themselves within an increasingly complex global food system. He also authored and supervised the development of hundreds of Harvard Business School case studies, many of which became central teaching tools for understanding agribusiness, food policy, and global markets. His later work explored the on-going transformations reshaping agriculture and food production, reflecting his lifelong focus on anticipating change rather than simply describing it.

His influence extended far beyond academia. He served on more than forty boards of directors of major agribusiness firms, farm cooperatives, and technology companies, and advised financial institutions including Rabobank, John Hancock, and Agriculture Technology Partners on agribusiness investment and strategy. He was a founder and the first president of the International Agribusiness Management Association and remained a lifetime advisor to numerous government agencies and private institutions. His public service included work with the National Research Council, advisory roles connected to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the World Bank, and participation in national and international initiatives focused on agricultural markets, economic development, and global food policy.

Professor Goldberg has served on multiple governmental task forces. These include, as a sampling, serving as Chairman of the Agribusiness Advisory Committee on the Caribbean Basin for the USDA, chairing the National research Council’s Sub-committee on Economic and Social Development on a Global Context, Chairman of the World Bank Advisory Committee in Developing Agricultural Markets, and Chairman of the Task Force to Utilize Tobacco Funds for Economic Development for the State of Kentucky. His work also reflected his belief that agriculture and food systems were inseparable from broader global change and he participated in the Presidential Mission to Poland in 1989 and helped lead international seminars and research initiatives addressing food management and agricultural development across Europe and emerging markets.

He is the recipient of numerous honors including becoming the first American appointed an Honorary Professor and a member of the Royal Agricultural College at Cirencester, England, appointment as a Foreign Member of the V.I. Lenin All-Union Academy of Agricultural Science, recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Buenos Aires, and the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from Harvard Business School. He was also named a Fellow of the International Agribusiness Management Association in 2004 and a Fellow of the American Agricultural Economics Association in 2005. In 2020 Harvard University established the Ray A. Goldberg Professorship of the Global Food System, the first subject specific professorship under the Provost of the University rather than an individual school at Harvard, reflecting the multi-disciplinary approach to the food system pioneered by Professor Goldberg.

He is survived by his partner Joan, son Marc and wife Lorri, his daughter Jennifer and her husband Bill, his son Jeffrey and his wife Atema; six grandchildren – Rick and his wife Amy, Alyssa and her husband Dan, Meredith and her husband Matt, Michelle and her husband Jason, Nicole and her husband Pablo, and Gabrielle and her fiancé Mordecai; along with nine great-grandchildren — Colby, Lila, Benny, Ella, Miles, Lily, Leo, James and Izzie, and Ruta Ruocys, who provided enormous care, support and love to both Professor Goldberg and his late wife in the last years of the lives.

The immediate family will hold a small, private burial on Professor’s beloved Cape Cod later this week. There will be a public memorial service at Harvard University sometime later this year.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Goldberg Charitable Corporation to Improve the Food System which is dedicated to keeping Professor Goldberg’s legacy active and vital. Checks can be mailed to: Goldberg Charitable Corporation 193 Grove St., Wellesley, MA 02482

Edward “Ed” Alan Levine, 67 of Orrs Island, ME, formerly of New Rochelle NY, and Sharon, MA, passed away surrounded by family, on February 14, 2026. Ed leaves his beloved wife Barbara Nodiff, and his Australian Cattle dog Bogie. He is the son of Lillian Levine, and the late Howard of Sharon, MA. His brother, Gary Levine, sister, Amy Schlegel and her husband Michael. Dear uncle of Sara Rockett and her husband Zack, Samantha Sikula and her husband Joe, Haley Drinkwater and her husband David, Camaron Schlegel, and Adrianna Brethauer and her husband Abel. Ed was the great-uncle of Ally and Ezra Rockett. Ed also leaves a sister and Brother-in-law, Shari and Rick Weinstein, and their children Alana & Naomi.

Ed graduated Sharon High School, and UMASS Amherst with a degree in Journalism.  He worked many years as a newspaper reporter. He had contributed to local media, including The Harpswell Anchor, covering community events and town issues. He was a volunteer fireman for the Orr’s & Bailey Islands Fire Department and served as the Public Information Officer.

Some of Ed’s hobbies included traveling, and gardening, often cultivating his own “favorite plant”. Ed loved to travel, and visited about a dozen countries in Europe. He proposed to his beloved Barb in Austria and went to Amsterdam. several times. Some of his adventures included traveling in the US, including a cruise to Alaska, and visited Las Vegas where he saw “The Dead & Co.” in the Sphere. It should be noted that his Las Vegas adventures included marrying Barb in a helicopter while flying over the Vegas Strip.

Ed was known to be a ham radio operator and collector, and always loved hosting his friends and relatives at his house in Maine during Thanksgiving and New Years.

Ed was a devoted friend and stayed in close contact with a large group of his college buddies for over 45 years. He was part of a 10–12-person weekly zoom session, that began during the pandemic and that he continued to dial into even from his hospital bed. He was extraordinarily generous and regularly opened his home (and extensive vodka collection) for multi-day gatherings with his circle of friends.  He also had an investment club with friends, and they celebrated by taking a trip to Scotland to tour numerous distillers.

May his memory be a blessing.

Family will be sitting Shiva at the Levine Home in Sharon, MA, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm and Thursday, 12:00 – 8:00 pm. The family encourages wearing any Boston Team clothing you have! In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.