Obituaries

Levine, Myron, 86, formerly of Newton and Natick, passed away on October 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Sandra (Cohen) Levine. Devoted father of David Levine and his wife Terry of Framingham and Steven Levine and his wife Sara of Acton. Proud grandfather of Jacqueline, Michelle, Eli and Ariel. Loving brother of the late Rhoda Kassed.

Myron was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He graduated from Boston English High School and Northeastern University. He was married to his wife Sandra for 61 years. They met at Nantasket Beach on Kenberma Street. He started working in his Uncle’s flower business, Central Square Florist in Cambridge, at the age of 13. He became the owner of Central Square Florist in the 1960s. He was passionate about the flower business.

Funeral arrangements are private.

Bernice P. Rich, Age 92, of Randolph, beloved wife of Martin L. Rich, died peacefully after a long illness on October 14, 2021.   Bernice was born on August 7, 1929, in Cambridge, MA and was the daughter of the late David and Dena Halpern.

Bernice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, dedicated totally to caring for her family and working to better the community.

Bernice was predeceased by her brother Hyman Halpern as well as her sister Ruth Kaner.   She is survived by her husband, two children, daughter Darlene of Randolph and son Jordan with his wife Roberta of Boston and Jordan’s late wife Wendy, as well as granddaughter Lindsay and her husband David of New Jersey, and grandson Andrew of Boston.  Also, two beloved great-grandchildren Elle and Carter of New Jersey.  She is survived by several cousins and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 11:45am on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.  Masks are required.   Shiva will be private.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Baruch Dayan Emet

You are invited by the Rich Family to a virtual Shiva (via Zoom) for

Bernice Phyllis Rich on Sunday October 17th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

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Sumner Norton Milender, Needham, MA and formerly of Tucson, AZ and Lenox, MA, died peacefully at home on October 12, 2021. Born January 17, 1927 in Brookline, MA to Charles and Florence Milender, he was predeceased by his parents, beloved sister Marcia Milender Abrams and dear wife Edith Morse Milender.

Beloved husband of Edith Michelson Milender, he leaves behind his devoted family including 4 children: Steven Milender (Helen Raschke), Connie Goebel (Jay), Linda Ortwein (Tom), Karen Shackford (Fred), 10 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren.

Gregarious and friendly, he never passed up an opportunity to meet someone or start a conversation. “Happy go lucky”, a favorite song and his goal in life – to make others smile and laugh. He was an eternal optimist and entrepreneur; lifelong music lover, voracious learner and reader; avid dancer, skier and tennis player earlier in life.

Sumner attended Runkle School, Brookline High, and graduated from Phillips Academy Andover and Harvard University with a BA in History, 1948. Afterwards, he joined the family leather business, W. Milender and Sons. After selling the business he became a serial entrepreneur and consultant. He was a committed philanthropist focused on education and music. With former wife Edith Morse Milender, he founded Thinking in Music, a program currently used and embraced by the Lemberg Children’s Center at Brandeis University. He also endowed The Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal Leadership for Brandeis graduate students, funded a dance program at University of Arizona and was a generous supporter of Tanglewood music programs.

Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to: The Lemberg Children’s Center, 457 Old South St., MS044, Waltham, MA 02453 or Good Shepherd Community Hospice, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459, or to a charity of your choice.

Amy (Socol) Phillips, of Framingham, MA passed away on October 10, 2021.  Beloved wife of Daryl Phillips.  Adored daughter of Jerry Socol and Nancy (Lozow) Socol.  Loving and proud parent of David and Brett Shapiro.  Loving sister of Laurie Alford (Stuart) and predeceased by her brother Steven Socol.

Amy was a loving, caring, and generous soul. She had a calling to nurture others and loved the children and families that she took care of. She was completely devoted to her husband, her sons, and her dog Bailey.

A service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the chapel on the grounds of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA 02067 at 10:00 am. The family requests that masks be worn for the funeral.

The family will be observing Shiva at Amy’s late residence on Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Amy’s name can be made to “Why not Devin Foundation to End DIPG” P.O. Box 755, Framingham, MA 01701.

SADUR- Newton Harvey, 80, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Son of the late Simon and Leona (Knopping) Sadur. Newton is survived by his beloved wife Anita H. (Cohen) Sadur. Loving brother of Leonard Sadur (Linda). Proud uncle of Adam Sadur, Jason Sadur, Holly, and Kimberly Wozniak. Devoted brother- in-law of Alan Cohen (Christine).

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 11:45am at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Donations in Newton’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Marvin A. Gordon, of Milton passed away suddenly on October 10, 2021 surrounded by his family and beloved dog.  Born on September 26, 1936, he was the son of Morris and Anna (Shoolman) Gordon.  A modest man of great character, he was devoted to his wife of 61 years Andrea (Gargill) and daughters Pamela, Jessica, Melissa, and Susannah, and his grandchildren Harrison and Leila Shea.  He is also survived by his sister Ruth, whom he both adored and revered, her husband Norman Hinerfeld, his sister-in-law Myra Kolton, several nephews and nieces, and his daughters’ spouses.

A proud graduate of Milton High School (1954), Harvard College (1958), and Harvard Business School (1960), he was a successful business executive and civic leader.  After working in Manhattan for two years he realized city life was not in his DNA.  He returned to the Milton land his grandparents had farmed since immigrating to the U.S. in 1920 and built the house in which he was still living at the time of his death.   A gentleman farmer at heart, it brought him much peace to be out on his 1958 Farmall Cub tractor mowing the land that has been in his family for now four generations.

He gave generously of his time and intellect to many non-profits and town committees.  He was a Milton Town Meeting Member, served on the Milton School Committee, and was a Selectman for seven years.  He was also Treasurer of the Milton Hospital for 17 years and held a governor-appointed seat on the Massachusetts Health and Education Financing Association.  In addition, he played a central role in the construction and management of Pine Tree Brook and Fuller Village senior-living communities and was president of the latter at the time of his passing.

A passionate and fiercely competitive racing sailor, his fleet of boats included the sloops Blue Pigeon Too and Blue Pigeon and the inglorious metal workboat Big Bird.  His first vessel was named Andrea, to honor his life partner.  He considered his beloved racing crews his extended family.   Some of his most joyous days were spent sailing in the Caribbean, particularly the Virgin Islands, which he sailed among for 50 years.  His heart had no boundaries and he valued his relationships with people from all walks of life.  He believed in self-reliance and it brought him great joy to teach those around him even the most seemingly mundane of tasks.

There will be a private memorial at the Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills on Friday, Oct. 15 at 11 am. Shiva will be held at the Gordon residence, Friday until 4 pm, Sunday 2- 5 pm, and Monday 5- 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Milton Animal League, 181 Governor Stoughton Lane, Milton, MA 02186 or the Shoolman Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Milton Town Treasurer James McAuliffe, 525 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186.

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Pearl Karlin Jacobs died at her family home in Sharon, MA, on October 7, 2021 at the age of 100, a mere six weeks after the death of her daughter, Barbara.

Pearl Ruth Karlin was born on December 5, 1920 to Max and Eva Tofias Karlin. Her parents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Pale of Settlement who met in Boston during World War I.  Pearl’s siblings, and her dear lifelong friends, Elliott and Miriam pre-deceased her in the last decade.

Pearl married David Jacobs one month after his return from WW2 on October 7, 1945. They moved to Sharon in 1950 and raised three children: Ron, Jim, and Barbara. Jim and Barbara lived with her for the last several years. Pearl’s family expanded to include Ron’s wife Linda, and later their son, Scott, his wife Heather, and their son Oliver.

Like her parents, family, religious traditions, and education were core values as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Pearl was a calm, kindhearted, gentle, and giving soul. Her joy was bringing relatives together for simple old-fashioned holiday dinners in her mother’s style, or casual dinners with aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Pearl will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her.

Private burial services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:45am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Israel of Sharon, PO Box 377, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA 02067. You may also click here to be directed to the Temple’s donation page.

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Zamansky, Jessica, of Rockland, MA, passed away October 7, 2021 after a courageous two and a half year battle with glioblastoma. Cherished daughter of Arnold and Susan (Porter) Zamansky. Devoted and proud mother of Amelia Jade Briggs. Beloved partner of Edwin Briggs. Loving sister of Rebecca Mahoney and her husband Ray of S. Easton and Sara Zamansky of Dorchester. Dear aunt of Oliver Mahoney. Jessica is also survived by Lisa Briggs and Steve Tyma of VA, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her cat Lucy. Jessica was a beloved partner, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Her family and friends meant the world to her. No matter what your age was, she was a great friend. Her smile lit up a room. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1pm. The family encourages everyone in attendance to wear Jessica’s favorite colors at the service, colors of the fall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Patrick Wen P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 to help research and cure brain cancer, or to her go fund me page to help Jessica and her family.
https://gofund.me/e3f4687d

Herbert Geller, 86, of Needham, MA, passed away on October 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Lorelei Geller.  Devoted father of Pamela Shuman and the late Scott Geller.  Daughter-in-law of Pamela Geller.  Dear grandfather of Jessica Shuman, Zackery Geller and Jake Geller.  Loving brother of Martin Geller and his wife, Carol and the late Harold Geller.  Loyal canine companions Leo and Linus, and feline Pepper.

Herbert served in the Air Navy for nine and a half years with time stationed in Cuba during the Missile Crisis.  After his service, he had a wonderful career at National Amusements for 40 years and was still close with many colleagues after retirement.  He was a dedicated Mason for several years.  Of his many passions, Herbert loved collecting antiques, watching old movies, and listening to music.  He had a wealth of knowledge on various subjects and loved to share it with everyone.  Some of his fondest memories were of growing up in Dorchester on Blue Hill Avenue which he always remembered fondly.  He was the definition of a “mensch” and would go above and beyond for all family and friends.   He truly was a great friend to many and will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 7 2021 at 11:00 am at the Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, MA.  Following the service, shiva will take place at his late residence until 6:00 pm, minyan to follow.  Shiva will continue on Friday from 12 noon- 4 pm, and on Sunday from 12 noon – 6 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s name may be made to Yachad of New England, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446 or the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Lewis, (Steinberg) Joan E. of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Andover, MA, on October 4, 2021. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Gerald M. Lewis. Devoted mother of Geoffrey Lewis and his wife Amy Caplan, and Rose Lewis. Proud grandmother of Samantha, Jessica, and Ming Lewis. Loving sister of Dorothy Shaker. Memorable relative to many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 6, 1928, Joan’s greatest loves were her friends and family, especially her three devoted granddaughters Samantha, Jessica, and Ming Lewis, whom she adored. Joan’s love of community was evident in the many organizations she was involved with, including Hadassah, the Temple Emanuel choir in Andover, and various singing and theatre groups throughout her life. An accomplished piano player, Joan filled her home with music when she played the piano, sang her favorite show tunes, and practiced for the high holiday services. Among her greatest joys was sharing the piano bench with her granddaughters. A graduate of American International College, Joan was the former owner of Colpitts Travel in Andover. That position afforded Joan and her husband Jerry the ability to pack up and travel around the world at a moment’s notice. Her excitement around and curiosity about travel were passed along to family and friends. Joan lived independently at Waterstone in Wellesley, MA. She made many friends and was active on several committees, including the welcoming committee, where she made sure newcomers felt comfortable and welcomed in their new homes.

There will be a graveside service honoring Joan’s life at the Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Mount Vernon Street, Lawrence, MA, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 2 pm. To honor Joan’s love of dogs and the work of the international Jewish women’s group Hadassah, donations may be made to the MSPCA https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/boston-adoption-center/ or Hadassah  https://www.hadassah.org/donate