Phyllis Glass, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Weston, MA, on March 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late George Glass. Devoted mother of Sheryl Glass and Nancy Glass. Dear grandmother and great-grandmother of Andrew, Jordan, Courtney, Lola, Jack, Max, and Sloane. Private Services were held. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Howard Cooper of San Fransisco California on March 9 2022.
Howard was born in Boston on April 4, 1940. He was the beloved son of Herbert and Rose Cooper. Wonderful and much loved brother of Thelma Shuman and her late husband Irving Shuman, the late Lorraine Tobin and her late husband Daniel Tobin, the late David Cooper and his late wife Sandra Cooper.
Howard was the adored uncle of seven nieces and nephews and a spectacular friend to many in California and Boston. Howard was smart, generous, funny and non judgmental . He was cherished as a unique and wonderful person by so many.
Donations in Howard’s memory can be made to The Boston Public Library Fund.
of Brookline, and Falmouth, MA, formerly of Natick, MA, passed away March 9, 2022 after a 19 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Howard grew up in Waterbury, CT, the son of Clarence and Rose (Sigal) Wolk, attended the Taft School, Yale University, and Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He served two years active duty in the US Army as a Lieutenant and retired as a Captain.
In 1962 he married Nancy (Sugarman) Wolk of Fall River, MA, “the best thing I ever did” he often said. Together they were blessed with three daughters, Lisa Larcenaire and her husband Dave, of Newton, MA, Sarah Bechta and her husband Paul, of Northborough, and Falmouth, MA, and Amy Bellville and her husband Dean, of Northborough, MA, and 6 grandchildren, Julia and William Larcenaire, Jamie and Lainey Bechta, and Anna and Sadie Bellville. He leaves a brother and sister in law, Arnold and Lynn Wolk, of Sarasota, FL, a sister in law and brother in law in Gainesville, FL, Bahira Sugarman, and Shaya Isenberg, and a brother in law in Greensboro, NC, Ken Caneva.
In his younger days, Howard was GM of the weekly newspaper “Boston After Dark” which became “The Boston Phoenix”. Later he went on to become president of Valpey Fisher Corp. of Hopkinton, a manufacturer of Electronic Components. In retirement, he pursued his lifelong interest in automobiles and joined Foreign Motors West in Natick where he became their number one Mercedes salesman, and number three in New England. To this day, many of his clients have remained his friends.
Howard served on the board of the Natick Service Council for 20 years, being president of the organization twice during that time. He, along with his wife, was an active member of Temple Beth Elohim, serving on many committees, including the Board Advisory Committee, and founding “TBElle”, the Temple’s very popular and successful adult education program that showcases the talents and interests of fellow congregants.
Howard was proud of his ability to be observant and both analytical and creative. He was an inveterate punster, and storyteller, weaving jokes into the current topic of conversation. He was genuinely interested in others and loved to host them in his homes in Natick, and Falmouth.
Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10 am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA. Memorial observance will be held at Temple Beth Elohim Friday 1-3 pm and Saturday 5-8 pm at 1501 Beacon St., Brookline. In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Adult Education Committee of TBE, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481, or Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459.
Sheldon Young, formerly of Winthrop and Randolph, MA, died suddenly and peacefully at his home in Plainville, MA on March 3, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born on November 25, 1933 in Boston, to Harold and Anne (Franks) Young. He was a loving and devoted husband to the late Judith (Herskowitz)Young for 57 years. His biggest pride and joy were his children Carolyn and Kenneth Platter of Norton, MA and Sharon Salzman of Nashua, NH and his grandchildren Jake Platter and Sydney Salzman. He was predeceased by his brother Elliot Young and survived by his sister, Deborah and her husband William Wise of Andover.
After attending Dean Junior College, Sheldon joined the Army and became a Staff Sergeant where he was famously known as Sergeant Bilko and managed the supply depot during the Korean War. There has never been anyone prouder to stand for the Red, White and Blue. Once Honorably Discharged he launched an incredible career in architectural drafting working for General Dynamics, Metcalf & Eddy and Stone & Webster, at the Quincy Shipyard and the Naval Submarine Base in CT. In recognition of his expertise he was chosen to travel to Japan and the Philippines for an International Conference. His eye for detail and efficiency made him a master at his craft.
Sheldon was always so excited to attend his grandchildren’s Soccer, Basketball, Softball games. He would beam with pride watching their accomplishments. If you asked him he would say they were both headed to the pro’s.
Sheldon had a passion for Chess, Dog and Horse Races, Poker, Tennis, Swimming and Cars. I think Bobby Fisher was the only person that had a chance at beating Sheldon in Chess. When it came to picking winners all you had to do was ask “Mr. Pick-3” and you were sure to win, a local favorite at the Raynham Dog Track. He loved getting the boys together for a weekly poker game. Like his father, Sheldon was an avid tennis player in his younger years and was on the Dean Junior Swim Team. Cars were definitely his thing, he educated himself on every detail and made sure his choices had plenty of horsepower.
We all knew that Sheldon loved America, the Armed Services and especially the Veteran Administration and would think it a great idea for all to support our Military and First Responders. Donations can be made in his honor to the General Post Fund C/O VA Hospital, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301. Burial services will be private.
SHINDLER, Katie Shindler, born to Isaac and Julia Bornstein in Somerville, MA, lived her long life in Milton, MA and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on March 3, 2022 at the age of almost 105. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis R. Shindler; the devoted mother of Julene Cohen and Merle “Cooki” Shindler; loving grandmother of Jill Cohen, Lauren Hyman, Stephanie Cohen, Brandon Lamb and Kendra Focken. Grandsons-in-law Ken Hyman, Michael Savit, and the late Marc Bradley Jacobs. Mother-in-law to the late Sheldon A Cohen. Great-grandmother to Alexander Jacobs, Louis Simms, Moriah Jacobs, Lyla and Macy Hyman, and Taryn and Davis Lamb. She was predeceased by her seven brothers; Harry, Jack, Murray, Sam, Max, Manny and Nate and her beloved sisters-in law. Private services were held in West Roxbury, MA. Donations in her honor may be made to the charity of your choice.
Roberta Lois Molliver, 79, Friday, February 25, 2022. Daughter of the late Irwin Molliver and Ida (Spiegal) Molliver. Sister of Arthur Molliver (Mary Ann) and Marshall Molliver. Also survived by nephews Michael, Jonathan, Jeffrey and David Molliver.
Roberta was a lifelong resident in Framingham and she taught fourth grade elementary as well as the SAGE gifted children program. Roberta retired from teaching in 2006 but continue teaching Hebrew school for many years. She had a passion for volunteering. She volunteered at Saint Patricks Manor for many many years visiting residence and conducting the Friday night Shabbat services. She was also very active in Jewish family services. Always looking to help other people was her trademark.
Graveside service will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 at 12:45pm at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Donations in Roberta’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice or Jewish family services.
Hearst Marcia B. (Alpert) of Framingham died very peacefully on Sunday Feb 27 at age 101, four days short of her 102nd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Martin D. Hearst. Beloved mother of Nancy Hearst, Judy Hearst Wei and her late husband Dr. Nathan Wei, Ellen Hearst Gilman and her partner Bill Gittler. Adored grandmother of Matthew and his wife Mandy Gilman, Alex and his wife Julie Gilman and Danny Gilman. Becky Wei Piper and her husband Jack Piper, Jeffrey Wei, Benjamin Wei and his wife Megan Wei, and Emily Wei, and loving great grandmother of Henry and Jacob Gilman, Maya and Caleb Gilman, Evan Wei and Beatrice Piper. Marcia enjoyed much happiness and joy from her entire family. She did not retire until age 100, but still continued to sew and knit. Remembrances may be given to McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St., Framingham 01701.
Krentzel, Charlotte (Shapiro), 97, of Lasell Village in Auburndale, MA, passed away on February 23, 2022. She was born to Emma Shapiro and Alex Shapiro, on 10 September 1924 in Manchester, NH.
She graduated from Manchester Central High in 1941, received an associates degree from Colby Sawyer College in 1943 and graduated the University of Michigan in 1946 with a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Charlotte was a strong and devoted woman giving of herself to her family, the community, and social causes, in New Hampshire and throughout New England.
Growing of age during a time when traditional women’s activities was mostly centered around the home, Charlotte did that and more. Her activism for social justice and concerns for the rights of the less fortunate caused her to enlist as a volunteer for New Hampshire Legal Assistance in the organization’s formative years in the 1970s. She interviewed clients, engaged in problem solving and served as an advocate in the confident and outspoken style for which she was well known. The staff, in which she was quickly integrated, affectionately referred to Charlotte as “Chuck”. She worked long hours as a reliable legal assistant, along with her good friend and co-worker volunteer, Maxine Morse. Later, Charlotte became a volunteer at Eliot Hospital. Charlotte grew up in the Temple Adath Yeshurun family married Ted Krentzel and remained within that extended family throughout her life.
Charlotte was famous for being a “straight shooter,” and woman of strong opinions, characteristics that endeared her too many people. She was also a philanthropist and dedicated supporter of many non-profit organizations. In recent years, Charlotte was outspoken in supporter of Media Power Youth, a Manchester, NH based organization dedicated to guiding young people to lead healthy, active lives by understanding the influence of, and how to smartly interpret today’s media, especially social media in all of its forms.
In 2007, Charlotte relocated from Manchester, NH to Lasell Village in Auburndale, MA, a Boston suburb, where she enjoyed a very productive life as part of a college based community.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Theodore Krentzel, a prominent Manchester business leader and partner in one of the State’s largest meat packing companies, and her dear son Alan Krentzel.
Charlotte was an awesome Wife, Mom, Gram and Gigi, Aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter Lee Krentzel Forgosh and husband Jeffrey Forgosh. Her grandchildren Lauren Forgosh Brooks and husband David Brooks, Karen Forgosh Cooper and husband Lee Cooper, Alyssa Krentzel and fiancé David Hoffman and Evan Krentzel. She has 4 great grandchildren, Sydney Brooks, Ella Brooks , Phoenix Cooper, and Lily Cooper.
She was interred February 23, 2022 at Manchester Hebrew Cemetery. Rabbi Beth Davidson officiated.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect St., Manchester, NH 03104 or online https://taynh.org/ or the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, 273 South River Rd., #5, Bedford, NH 03110 or online jewishnh.org.
Shirley C. Less, of Chestnut Hill, MA, February 21, 2022. Beloved wife of the late William C. Less. Loving mother of David A. Less and Joseph S. Less. Devoted grandmother of Isabelle Less. Sister of the late Sterling “Sonny” Shapiro. Private graveside service will be held at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park. Remembrances in memory of Shirley may be made to a charity of your choice.
George Berkowitz, Founder of Legal Sea Foods. Of Dedham, MA, formerly of Boston, on February 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Harriet (Wiskind) Berkowitz. Devoted father of Roger Berkowitz and his wife Lynne, Marc Berkowitz and his wife Elizabeth, Richard Berkowitz and his wife Hadley. Dear grandfather of Matthew and his wife Pascale, Scott and his wife Sara, Jacklyn and her husband Sean Holmes, Ben and his wife Lindsay, and Max, Hannah, Madeline and Claire. Loving great-grandfather of Lucia, Jack, Daniel, Teddy, and Archer. Dear brother of Donald and the late Stanley, Leonard, and Ethel Cantor. Services will be private. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Mass Eye and Ear at giving.masseyeandear.org or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.