Obituaries

Ann Gordon Steinberg, of Somerville, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, of mesothelioma, at the age of 79. Born Margaret Ann Gordon, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donald and Celeste Gordon, she grew up in Waynesboro, Virginia, with her parents and her younger siblings, Mary and Don. She attended Smith College, graduating in 1963, and completed a master of arts and teaching at the Harvard Graduate School of Education the following year. The first part of her career in education included establishing and running language laboratories at Salem State Teachers College and Southern Connecticut Teachers College.

Ann married Robert Stephen Steinberg in 1965. They had two children, Benjamin Rush and Sarah Elizabeth; being Ben and Sarah’s mother was a joy to her all her life. The family moved from New Haven to Fort Sill, Oklahoma and then to Newton, following Bob’s medical career. In Newton, Ann converted to Judaism. An enthusiastic cook all her life, she was particularly known for her roast chicken, matzo ball soup, and especially challah.

Ann and Bob separated in 1978. She then went to Radcliffe where she got a certificate in landscape design. She and a business partner practiced residential landscape design for eight years, honing her natural and keen sense of aesthetics.

In 1987, she started working in the development office of The Park School in Brookline. Five years later, she found her true calling, in teaching, with the third grade. Five years after that, she changed to fourth grade, where she taught for another seven years. After a brief attempt at retirement, she began teaching at the Shady Hill School in Cambridge as a tutor, where she worked for eleven years. She is remembered fondly by many students, parents, and colleagues.

Ann was a gifted gardener, most recently growing vegetables and flowers in the garden she laid out in the back yard of the triple-decker she shared with her son and his wife, Darla. She was a member of the Somerville Garden Club, serving as the vice president for several years.

Her garden was one of the subjects of her photography, along with friends, travels, and nature. She made some of her pictures into cards and sold them, but never let entrepreneurial success spoil her fun.

Ann was an avid reader, most recently discovering the writers Elizabeth Bowen, Magda Szabó, and Penelope Fitzgerald, whose work she commends to your attention.

She had many friends, and was a superb friend. Not long before the end of her life, she helped two of her dear friends, Trish Hogan and Nancy Faulkner, at the ends of theirs.

In addition to all her friends, Ann leaves her son Benjamin and his wife Darla Ann White, her daughter Sarah, her sister Mary Gordon Neff, her brother Donald Alexander Gordon and his wife Mary Joan, and Don’s children Christopher, Ryan, Taylor, and Casey Rose.

Burial and shiva will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Heifer International, Greater Somerville Homeless Coalition, or the charity of your choice.

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry S. Rosen of Newton, Massachusetts mourns the loss of their husband, father, brother, and ‘Poppy’, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Sharman Rosoff Rosen, his children, Steven and Lauren Rosen, Mark and Jennifer Rosen, and Leslie and Jason Silberman, and his eight grandchildren, Dylan, Sloane, Ryder, Jack, Bella, Brett, Carly and Chase. He also leaves behind his siblings, Ronald and Fern Rosen, Barbara and Richard Bernstein, Ronald Rosoff, and Sheryl and Ronald Klein, along with many nieces and nephews. Larry was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on January 4, 1948. He was the founding partner of Rosen & Associates, LLP in Westborough Massachusetts as well as a founding member of the Academy of Dental CPAs (ADCPA). His passion and love for his family, and for his work family, leaves an incredible hole in the hearts of so many. As a premier expert in the world of dental accounting, Larry valued and championed tirelessly for his clients, and was a trusted and treasured advisor to so many. Larry was known for his warm personality, sense of humor, humble approach, and love for the people around him. Funeral services will be held privately at graveside. Donations may be made to the Martin P. Solomon Scholars Program at http://www.solomonscholars.org or  The BIDMC Parkinson’s Wellness Works Program, 330 Brookline Ave., Brookline, MA 02115, designated to The Wellness Works Program.

Earl Stanley Rose, of Waltham, MA passed away February 11, 2021. Loving Brother to Helene Rose, of Denver, CO, Uncle to Melissa Nemitz of Denver, CO, and Great-Uncle to Abigail and Carter Nemitz. Loving Son to the late Allen and Irene Rose, of Newton, MA. Earl was a troubled man with a huge heart, and will be missed by all those who knew him. Services to be private. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Fl., Boston, MA 02110.

Joanne (Corkery) McEachern-of Newton and Tewksbury, passed on February 10, 2021.Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) McEachern. Devoted mother of Bonnie Durlin and her husband Cliff and Donna Farrell and her husband Christopher. Dear grandmother of Matthew McEachern and Katherine Durlin. Loving sister of Albert Corkery Jr. (deceased), and wife Peggy, John Corkery (deceased), Philip Corkery and wife Joan, Mary Arone (deceased) and husband John, Daniel Corkery and wife Patricia, Lenore Belodeau and husband James, Jeanne Basile and husband Richard, and Catherine Tebo. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grand nieces and nephew. A memorial service will be held in the spring.

Chason, June D. (Wilner) of Wellesley, MA, passed away on February 10, 2021. Beloved mother of Susan Hope and her husband Mark,  Martha Chason-Sokol and her husband Jerry, Mark Chason, Cynthia Cohen and her husband Andrew, and the late Andrew Chason. Proud grandmother of Rachel, Ilana, Ben, Shaul Rick, Genevieve, Joshua, Sarah, Meirit, and Racheli. Loving sister of Stanley Wilner and his wife Phyllis. Born in Haverhill, MA, June was a graduate of Simmons College, Boston, MA. She volunteered at hospitals and schools all the while being a beloved mother to her children. Later in life she became a successful Real Estate Agent. June’s passions were dance and exercise.  She frequently attended dances, participated in Ballet lessons, Zumba classes, and other cardio classes, sometimes up to 4 hours per day! Even in her 60’s June prepared for, and participated in several Triathlons. Family was most important to her and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Private graveside service at Beth Abraham Cemetery, Auburn, ME. In lieu of flowers, donations in June’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, ME Chapter, 383 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. A link to donate online can be found here.

David Marshall Romsey, 82, of Randolph, formerly of Stoughton and Malden, passed away on February 8, 2021 at the Seasons Hospice Milton Inpatient Center in Milton, MA.  Devoted and loving brother of Roberta “Bobbie” (Romsey) Bloom, of Randolph; dear uncle of Michael and Linda Bloom of Framingham and Elayne and Douglas Fodeman of Marblehead; and great uncle of Amy Bloom of Framingham, Ari Fodeman of Decatur Georgia, and Lauren and Thomas Dvorak of Essex Junction Vermont.

David was the son of Samuel Romsey and Esther (Levine) Romsey. Born in Malden, he enjoyed spending times with his first cousins, working at the gas station in Everett that was owned and operated by his father and Uncle Myer Itzkowitz, and working as a soda jerk at Malden’s Thur Drug Store.  It was here that he learned to work hard, serving the public, talking with people, and being helpful and kind.  These traits stayed with him his entire life as he was always there to help his family, as well as Temple Beth Am’s Bingo program in Randolph.  After graduating from Malden High School David went on to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. After MCP, David joined the Air Force Reserves, after which he started his career as the proud owner of Capitol Pharmacy in Peabody, and later worked for a number of private drugstores in the Mission Hill area of Boston and in Quincy.

In later years, David found great success with the Massachusetts State Lottery and would share his winnings with his sister Bobbie. He was particularly fond of his nieces and nephews with whom he shared his pun humor, the need for this world to be kind and courteous, submarine sandwiches, and lottery tickets.  Plus, he loved to wear his caps and suspenders!

A private burial service will take place at Sharon Memorial Park.  Shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple B’Nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, or Seasons Hospice Milton Inpatient Center, 597 Randolph Ave., Milton MA 02186, or MGH Development Office, Attn: Christina Ferraiolo, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114, or Simon C. Fireman Community, 640 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Levin, Norman, of Chelsea, and Malden, MA, on February 7, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Betsy Levin. Devoted father of Alan Levin and his wife Kelly. Dear brother of Arnie Levin of CA. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Chelsea Soldier’s Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.

KLINE, Gloria Haywood (Zeitler), 94, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Hyannis, MA, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Kline. Loving mother of Stephen Zeitler (Caren), Robin Santarlasci (Vincent), Sheryl Zeitler, Jeff Zeitler, Cynthia Kline, and Louis Kline (Deborah). Loving stepmother of Linda Davidson (Herb) and Jonathan Kline. Cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 7, and  several nieces and nephews. Loving sister of Eunice Bishop and the late Hilda Alperin.

Graveside services will be private.  A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Alan Greenstein was born and raised in Chelsea, MA. He lived in Mashpee, and in southern California. He passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 84. He  graduated  Chelsea High School in 1953 and  Mass College of Pharmacy in 1957. He was a pharmacist for many years and worked into his eighties.  During his retirement he volunteered at the local hospital. He was a devoted husband of the late Bette for almost twenty-one years. He is survived by his daughter Amy Rothstein and stepdaughter, Laurel Hauser and her husband John, twin brother Erwin Greenstein and his wife, Marsha. He is survived by his grandchildren, Shayna Rothstein, John Hauser, Alexandra Kruip, Chase Hauser and Morgan Johnson. Also survived by his nephews, Gary and Ira Greenstein, their wives Deborah and Amy, and many cousins, great-nieces and a great- nephew.

In his younger days, Alan enjoyed playing baseball. Since his teen years, he was an avid swimmer, spending many summers in Winthrop and Nantasket Beach. Alan’s favorite sport was golf, whether on the east or west coast, and he played at some of the best courses. He was a very involved member of the Masons. Over the years he and his wife loved to travel, spend time with friends, watch tennis matches, and were involved in many charity events.

His laugh and fun-loving personality will be missed by so many family members and lifetime friends.

Funeral service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the Greater Boston Food Bank, or the MSPCA, Boston, MA.

Cutler, Lucille “Lucy” H. of Brockton, 82, passed away peacefully having been surrounded by her loved ones in her last hours.  Lucille was married to the late Edward Label Cutler for 51 years.  She is surved by her 3 children, son Philip Cutler and his wife Karen Cutler of Stoughton, daughter Lisa (Cutler) Graff and her husband Michael Graff of North Easton, and son Michael Cutler and his wife Gretchen Cutler of Brockton.  Lucille leaves 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Lucille will be remembered for her beautiful smile and warm loving nature.

May she rest in peace.

Burial will be private.

Donations in her name may be made to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts 1300 w Elm St. ext., Boston, MA 02130.