Sklar, Gladys (Dank)-Of Dedham and formerly Boca Raton, Florida, passed away from the Covid 19 virus on April 8, 2020, at the age of 103.Born in NewYork City, the daughter of the late Rose and Morris Padnos, the wife of the late William Sklar and formerly the late Bertram Dank. Loving mother of Andie Finard and the late Michael Dank and his wife, Phyllis Dank. Adored grandmother of Bryan and Debbie Dank, Todd and Andrea Finard, Randi and Gary Tanguay, and Jackie and Rob Hughes. Beloved Gigi to 10 great grandchildren , Tyler and Maya Dank, Harper , Van and August Tanguay , Jacob, Murray, and Benjamin Finard, and Molly and Izzie Hughes.She was happiest surrounded by her loving family or with a paintbrush in hand. She continued to play golf up to the age of 96.Gladys will be remembered fondly by those who met her and never forgotten by those who loved her.A Funeral for Gladys will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life , 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or Newbridge on the Charles at 5000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026.
Spear, Margaret, formerly of Lexington, MA, Wellesley, MA and Canton,MA, on April 5, 2020, at age 99. Beloved wife of the late Allan Spear and beloved companion of the late Charles “Bunny” Gutman. Devoted and dearest mother of Cathy Spear and the late Richard Spear. Cherished grandmother of Julie Geer and her wife Jennifer, Andrew Geer and his wife Emily, Alex Spear, and Jesse Spear. Proud great-grandmother of Caroline Margaret Geer. Loving sister of the late Robert and Albert Stern and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Midge’s spirited warmth and energy and her wonderful humor will be missed by all. Donations in her memory may be made to Orchard Cove, c/o OC Enrichment Fund, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021 give.hebrewseniorlife.org/tribute or to Experience Camps, PO Box 5121, Westport, CT 06881, www.experience.camp/donate.
Jean “Ginger” Lerner (Rosenkranz), originally born in London, formerly of Holbrook, MA late of Dedham, MA at Hebrew Rehab Center, NewBridge on the Charles, passed peacefully after a brief battle with the Covid-19 virus on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 just shy of 98 years old. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Louis Lerner. Loving sister of the late Bella Nathan and Mary Levrant, both of London, and the late Estelle Rosenfield of Quincy. Ginger leaves her daughters Faye Cugno and husband Ernest Cugno of Holbrook, MA and Shirley Nicholson and husband Paul Nicholson of Pembroke, MA. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Born in London, Ginger and her family survived the blitz during World War II. She worked in a factory during the war packing military supplies and became a milliner before leaving for the US in 1948.
She had a great love for all animals, music, especially Frank Sinatra and the big band sounds, and she loved to dance.
Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be donated to NewBridge on the Charles c/o give.hebrewseniorlife.org/tribute.
Of Arlington, April 7, 2020. Beloved daughter of the late Jacob M. and Lillian S. (Sloan) Karmazin. Loving sister of Mark Karmazin of Arlington. Dear friend of Susan Stering and family. Also survived by loving cousins. A private graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park. Remembrances in memory of Michele may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift or to the ASPCA @ secure.aspca.org.
Saul J. Brightman, of Wayland Massachusetts, formerly of Brookline and Newton, Massachusetts died from complications due to COVID – 19 on April 8, 2020. Saul attended the Baker School in Brookline, Brookline High School, Bates College and Boston University. Saul loved every second of his working career selling intimate apparel to national retailers such as Marshall’s, TJ Maxx, and Macy’s. Saul was a legendary sales person. Beloved son of the late Herman and the late Frances (Myerson) Brightman. Devoted father of Scott Brightman and Todd Brightman and father-in-law of Sharon Brightman. Adored grandfather of Rachel Brightman and Allie Brightman. Dear Brother of the late Shepard Brightman and and the late Donald Brightman, and brother-in-law of Arline Brightman and Louise Brightman. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at Adath Jeshurun cemetery in West Roxbury. Remembrances in memory of Saul may be made to Beth Israel Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215 or online
Goldstein, Harold W. of Methuen, MA, formerly of East Falmouth and Wakefield, on April 5, 2020 at the age of 88. Son of the late Bert and Ida Goldstein. Beloved husband of Caroline (Tytell) Goldstein. Devoted father of Diane Kontoff and her husband Jeff, Marla Clough and her husband Tom, Robert Goldstein and his wife Erin, and Amy Greco and her husband Frank. Cherished Papa of John, Ben, Alyssa, Steven, Tyler, Emma, and Elias. Proud great grandfather of Annabella, Sofia, Avery and Max. Predeceased by his siblings Norton Goldstein and Sylvia Jaffe and her husband Teddy. Also survived by his sister-in-law Faire Goldstein and many nieces and nephews. Harold was a Korean War veteran and spent the last 55 years volunteering for our nation’s veterans through the Wakefield Elks Veteran’s Committee, Disabled American Veterans, and past commander of the Jewish War Veterans of Peabody. Harold was actively involved in Veteran’s affairs until recently and was recognized a multitude of times for his years of service and dedication. He was owner of Atlas Paint and Supply in Wakefield for many years. Harold and Caroline lived in East Falmouth for 27 years where he was a member of the Brotherhood at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation. During their 67 years of marriage, they traveled the world extensively. Services are private. A celebration of Harold’s life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold’s memory may be made to The Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouseboston.org) or the World Central Kitchen (donate.wck.org)
Nussman, Phyllis T. “forever 39”, of Chestnut Hill, MA, on April 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell E. Nussman. Devoted mother of Caryl and her husband Robert Hurwitz, and Judi and her husband Joel Pava. Cherished grandmother of Barry Hurwitz and his wife Wendy, Jeff Hurwitz and his wife Freya, Zachary Pava and his wife Tarah, Andrew Pava, and Max Pava. Proud great grandmother of Rachel, Josh, Adam, Ella, and Miles Hurwitz, and Benjamin and Emily Pava. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis’ memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Of blessed memory, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away of renal failure in the early hours of April 2nd, 2020 at Orchard Cove in Canton. He was 91. The son of Max Kisliuk, Jr. and Sue (Pogust) Kisliuk, Roy was born August 4th, 1928 in Philadelphia, and raised in Queens, New York. He attended Jamaica High School before earning a BS in Chemistry from Queens College, then a Masters in Biochemistry from Yale, and a Doctorate in Biochemistry from Western Reserve. As a graduate student in Cleveland, he attended a 4th of July International Students’ Group picnic where he met Ingrid Scheer, who had been a hidden child in Belgium during the Holocaust. They were married that Thanksgiving. Following the birth of their first daughter in 1956, the young family relocated to England for two years so that Roy could pursue a postdoctoral fellowship at Oxford University, in the same department as world famous biochemist Hans Krebs. In 1960, Roy was invited to join the research and teaching faculty at Tufts University School of Medicine. Echoing Roy and Ingrid’s first days together, the family moved to Newton on 4th of July weekend 1960, and their second daughter was born that November. Roy spent many happy years at Tufts, researching folates, which was his passion, and publishing prolifically while teaching Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Microbiology. His work has had a lasting impact, including contributions to cancer treatment, with the Kisliuk Effect named after him. He retired from teaching as Professor Emeritus in 1999. Roy and Ingrid celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2019. A devoted husband and father, Roy is survived by his wife, Ingrid, his daughters, Claudette Beit-Aharon and Michelle Kisliuk, grandchildren Nathan, Noah, and Miriam Beit-Aharon, and Max Mongosso, and two great-grandchildren, Leila and Simon Beit-Aharon. Roy was predeceased by his older brother and role model, the physicist Paul Kisliuk, and is survived by his nieces and nephews Amy, Margaret, Tom and Bill Kisliuk. Roy was known for his kindness, sensitivity, and ever-present sense of humor, and leaves behind many happy memories that are a blessing to his family and all who loved him. Due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, the April 2nd funeral was restricted to 10 local attendees. The family will be conducting shiva visits by video conference. To request information regarding virtual visiting hours, please send inquiries to this address: roy.l.kisliuk@gmail.com
Herbert Saul Rappaport, 94, passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2020 and was laid to rest beside his beloved wife Roslyn (Schreiber) at King Solomon Memorial Cemetery in Clifton, New Jersey. Before moving to Massachusetts in June 2019, he resided in Boynton Beach, Florida; in Verona, NJ and in East Orange, NJ.
Herb was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin. The cherished Dad of Jeffrey, and his wife Marcy, of Acton, MA; and of Mark, and his wife Patti, of Washington Township, NJ. “Poppie” is survived by his grandchildren: Brian Rappaport & Christina Dykes, and great-granddaughter, Sophia; and Nicole and her husband James Gonser; and his many nieces and nephews.
Herb was born in New York City on February 16th, 1926 to the late Etta (Lasky) Rappaport; ‘little brother’ to his late beloved sisters, Hermina and Natalie. Due to the difficult economic times, he went to live with his Aunt Carrie & Uncle Abe Remstein in Newark, NJ. There, he attended Weequahic High School and graduated in 1944.
That year, at age 18, Herb enlisted in the United States Army. He completed his basic training in Georgia and was ultimately stationed at Ft. Dix, NJ. He served as a Private in the 14th Antiaircraft Battalion and was a revered member of “Our Greatest Generation”.
In 1949, Herb graduated from New York University’s School of Commerce, having successfully earned his college degree while working nights & weekends as a Messenger for the United Nations. He and Roslyn were introduced to one another at the Jersey shore and were married on May 28th, 1950. They began their family in East Orange, upon making their home in a duplex beside Roslyn’s parents, the late David & Mary Schreiber.
Herb worked as a Sales Manager for Krich & Associates of Newark, the premier distributor of RCA Victor entertainment products and Whirlpool appliances in the NY/NJ area. He was successful in every aspect of his job and was consistently recognized with numerous sales excellence awards. Herb also excelled in his Sales Management positions at D.J. Mytelka in Scotch Plains, NJ; and at Reitman Industries and Shop-Rite Liquors, both in W. Caldwell, NJ.
In Verona, Herb distinguished himself in service to the community by running for the Verona Town Council in 1967; and served as President of the Verona Little League in 1968 and 1969. Herb was most proud to be an active and respected leader at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Verona, which later became Congregation Beth Ahm. He was appointed President of Beth Ahm and, in May 1994, he was honored by its members with a reception at the Richfield Regency.
In Boynton Beach, Herb was recognized for his service as an Emergency Response Manager for his community at Tuscany Bay.
Herb graciously shared the gift of his “values” – Family, Faith, Home and Traditions – with his family, extended family and friends. He blessed all of us with his heart, which was filled with compassion, charity, kindness, strength and warmth. He is missed dearly by all whom he touched.
Donations in Herb’s memory to the following or to the charity of your choice will be appreciated:
Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect Street, Acton, MA 01720 www.bethelohim.org
Congregation Shomrei Torah, 30 Hinchman Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470 www.shomreitorahwcc.org
There will be a Memorial Service in celebration of Herb’s 94 years, at a time when it is safe to do so.
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