Obituaries

Stan Fleischman was born in The Bronx NY on August 11, 1940 and grew up with his brother Jack Fleischman and Marsha Schoenfeld (deceased) in Williamsburg NY. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School, and got a degree in Math from Brooklyn College in 1962. Within two weeks of graduation, Stan married his college sweetheart, Jackie, and took his first job as a computer programmer with NASA where he helped to develop the first power propulsion system.
Within a year, Stanley and Jackie moved to Newton, MA where he completed a masters’ degree in Math from Northeastern and where their marriage continued for over half a century.
They have two daughters, Marilyn Brown, married to Ross Brown, and Marcella Pixley married to Steve Pixley. Stan has recently written that his daughters “have three incredibly talented sons, Marc Brown, Joshua Pixley and Benjamin Pixley.”
Stan helped develop an early Time Sharing utility cited as “best in the nation” by Data Nation magazine, and helped develop The National Software Works, an extension of the ARPNET, which later evolved into the internet.
After retirement in 2004, Stanley became an activist for J Street, an organization advocating for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. He also began studying Jewish History and literature. A number of folks besides family joined his household over the years, which broadened and deepened relationships between individuals from numbers of countries and social backgrounds.
Stan is survived by his beloved wife, Jackie Fleischman, his daughter Marilyn Brown, son in law Ross Brown and Grandson Marc Brown, His daughter Marcella, son in law Steve and grandsons Joshua and Benjamin. Stan is also survived by his dear brother Jack Fleischman. He remained, throughout a lifetime, open to exploring and contributing to the positive life-experience of others. He shall be greatly missed by friends and relatives alike. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a donation in his name to J Street or to the Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, in Newton MA.

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

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Jerrold Howard Uretzy, 75, April 2, 2020. Private services were held.

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