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David Alan Porder

March 18, 2024

 

On the morning of March 18, surrounded by his loving immediate family, David Alan Porder, 71, passed away suddenly.

David had a spice for life and always had a zinger waiting on the tip of his tongue. He loved yelling at the tv on football Sundays, playing with his dogs, and was an avid golfer. More than anything, David loved being with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Sheri Kates of Newton, children: Heather Porder and Rich Olivieri of Newton and Brooke Porder and Ari Winograd of Holliston, grandchildren Devon and Sivan and fur baby Winston.

David’s surviving family includes his mother Betty Porder and his siblings Carol Porder-Zani and Barry Zani, Ami Porder and Michael Schochet, Andy and Carrie Porder, and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 11:45 am. Shiva immediately following  on Wednesday 2-6 pm and Thursday 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to The Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116.

 

Jane Coles Ryter

March 16, 2024

 

Jane Coles Ryter of Newton passed away lovingly surrounded by her family on March 16, 2024. She was the adoring mother of Michael and Carrie Ryter, the loving wife of David Ryter, and the devoted daughter of Elinor (Golden) Coles and the late Harris Coles. She is predeceased by her brother Kenny Coles and husband David Aronson. Services will be held at Temple Shalom of Newton on Tuesday, March 19, at 1 pm, with burial following at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be held on Tuesday evening until 7 pm at Temple Shalom and on Wednesday from 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the family’s home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute or the Marginal Way Preservation Fund (Ogunquit, ME).

Herbert B. Hechtman

March 16, 2024

Of Chestnut Hill and North Truro, on March 16, 2024, 4 days short of his 90th birthday. Herb was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Dr Aaron Hechtman and the late Betty Solomon. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School, Princeton University and Harvard Medical School. He was a Surgical Oncologist and spent the bulk of his career at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  He also held the title of full academic professor at Harvard Medical School.

He was the devoted husband of the late Mina Hechtman and devoted partner, since Mina’s death, to Susan Calechman. Cherished father of Julia Hechtman Sall and her husband, Eric, Daniel Hechtman and his long-time partner Marilyn Feuer, and Abigail Hechtman. Loving grandfather of Madeline and Charlotte Sall, Rachel and Joshua Hechtman, and Laura Hechtman Ross.

Funeral services will be private. Shiva is 3:30-6:30 Monday at the Salls.

In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to Hadassah Medical Organization

Elliott Vincent “Greg” Rice

March 16, 2024

Age 97, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Geneva, Switzerland, on March 16, 2024.  Born on April 18, 1926, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Sarah Rice, surrounded by his loving older sisters Sylvia, Renee, Doris, and Natalie.  He attended Brookline High School and attended Northeastern University, where he was a track star and served as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.  While attending Northeastern, he ran several Boston Marathons.  After graduating with honors, he went to work as a junior engineer at Sylvania in Salem, firing up the boilers early each morning.  As the years progressed, his sales and marketing skills became evident.  He quickly moved up the ranks at Sylvania, moving with his family, including the late Virginia Snow Rice and sons, Joseph and Thomas, to Panama, Puerto Rico, various U.S. locations, and ultimately to GTE Sylvania’s European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, where he served as President and Director General, with responsibilities for company operations and over 100,000 employees in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.  Upon his retirement in 1991, he moved with the family back to the US and settled in Boca Raton, with frequent travels back to see his extended family in Boston and the North Shore.  In 2009, his beloved wife Virginia passed away.  In time he found love again with his wife of 14 years, Jami Huryan Rice.  Elliot is survived by his loving wife, Jami, and his loving son, Joseph Rice; daughters -in-law Joanna Rice and Sharon Rice; grandsons Zachary and Devan Rice; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He will be sorely missed by the entire extended Rice family. Graveside Service on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA.

Marsha Carol (Minkofsky) Cohen

March 16, 2024

Marsha Carol Cohen nee Minkofsky

October 21, 1947 – March 16, 2024

 

Marsha passed away on March 16th, after visits by family and friends.  She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Steven Cohen, her brother Stephen Minkofsky, her daughters Miriam Cohen Franzen (Kurt) and Deborah Kleinman (Joe), and her three grandchildren Ethan, David, and Anja Franzen.

Marsha was born on October 21, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts to David and Jessie Minkofsky.  She was the youngest of three children, growing up with her sister, Ryna, who passed away in 2008, and her brother Stephen.  She spent her early childhood in Dorchester, MA living close to her grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins.  As a teenager, her family lived in Quincy, MA right next to the ocean.  She spent many summers boating and sunbathing.  She also helped her parents show movies to friends and neighbors in her parents’ backyard, a tradition that went on for over 13 years.

After graduating Quincy High School in 1965, Marsha attended Northeastern University and the Beth Israel Hospital School of Radiologic Technology where she became a certified X-Ray technologist.  Marsha began her career in Beth Israel’s ER, even helping to deliver a baby in the front seat of a car just outside the ER doors.

She met Steven on a blind date.  After three months they eloped in a hardware store in Vermont, followed by a wedding, officiated by a rabbi, in the presence of family.  Shortly after their first daughter was born, they moved to Greensboro, NC.  A second daughter soon followed.  Marsha balanced motherhood with growing her career, working in the High Point Hospital ER, then at a few private practice medical offices.  She spent the last 30 years of her career working for the Hand Center of Greensboro.  She cared deeply for her patients, many of whom were delighted to run into her in public.

Marsha enjoyed beach trips with Steven, rooting for the Boston sports teams, playing Mahjongg with friends, and spending time with her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.  She always made a point of attending her grandchildren’s birthday parties, b’nei mitzvah, and graduations.  She remembered everyone’s birthdays without fail.  She gave generously of her time helping at the hospital many Christmases so that others could spend that day with their families, volunteering at her synagogue including working with the Chevre Kadisha to prepare deceased congregants for burial, working as guardian ad litem in the Greensboro court system, volunteering as a reading tutor with elementary school kids, and helping friends and neighbors in need.

Marsha leaves behind friends and family that miss her, love her, and are filled with wonderful memories and lessons from her.  She will be greatly missed.

Annette Posen

March 15, 2024

Annette Posen-Of Mclean, VA, on March 15, 2024.

James M. Casty

March 11, 2024

James Casty-Of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, on March 11, 2024.Dear son of the late David and Libby Casty. Beloved husband of Nancy Casty. Devoted father of Lesley Casty Grinberg and her husband Gyl, and Michael Casty and his wife Jeanine Trovato Casty. Loving Grampy of Ari, Max, Bella, David, and Josh. Brother of Scott, Lee, and Ronald. Services at The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 am.

Sofiya Yastrebner

March 11, 2024

Хай пам’ять про неї буде благословенною.

Gabriel Thomas Klein

March 8, 2024

Gabriel Thomas Klein, March 2, 2024. Funeral service on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10:30 am at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA. Burial will follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA.  Shiva will be observed at the home of Michael Klein and Susan Cohen Saturday – Wednesday 7-9 pm.  Donations in his memory may be made to Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern Massachusetts https://emassbigs.org/donate/why-donate or American Friends of Magen David Adom https://afmda.org/donate

 

Pauline Frank

March 7, 2024

Pauline Frank

Of Newton, March 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Arnold L. Frank. Loving mother of Joanne Suna of Briarcliff Manor, NY, Marjorie Finkel and her husband Leonard of Framingham, and Lisa Rockland of Fort Collin, CO. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Michael), Joshua (Mikel), Alyssa (Jason), Lindsay (Aidan), Joseph (Jacqueline) and Jordan Rockland. Devoted great-grandmother of Aden, Eliana, Briella, Noa, Ariana, Sadie, Charlie and Bryce. Graveside Service on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury at 1:00 PM. Remembrances in memory of Pauline may be made to a charity of your choice.

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