Obituaries

Janet Gissen, M.D., of Lexington, MA passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the age of 99 years. Born on June 27, 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the oldest of three daughters of Francis Lillian and Dr. Bernard Greenberg. Janet was the widow of Dr. Aaron Julius Gissen, whom she married on July 14, 1946. Janet became known affectionately by her grandchildren as “Doc”.

Janet attended Cornell University and Albany Medical School, one of three women in her medical school class and graduating valedictorian. Janet and Aaron went into general practice in Westbury, New York, practicing out of their home office while they raised their three children. Janet worked for Planned Parenthood and for Lederle Pharmaceuticals. When Janet and Aaron moved to the Boston area in 1971, she worked as a physician at the Harvard Student Health Services until 1989.

She had a curious mind that was extremely sharp, even up to her last days. Right up until her passing, she completed the New York Times crossword puzzle, in ink, every day. She was an avid and voracious reader of all genres. She was an accomplished needleworker who decorated her family’s home with her art. She was always eager to learn new things and new techniques, whether in medicine, mathematics, needlework, or cooking.

Janet is survived by her daughter Liz Karp (Peter Stonberg) of Wakefield, RI, and son David Gissen (Maud Naroll) of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Benjamin, Julie, Laurie, Rebecca, Abraham, and Alexandra; and ten great grandchildren, and her sister Mimi (Robert) Schatz of Freehold, New Jersey.

Janet was predeceased by her daughter, Dr. Carolyn Dedrick.

Donations in Janet’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

A private service was held.

Stephen S. Alpert- beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on March 4, 2020 at the age of 81. A long time resident of Wayland, Steve was a successful serial entrepreneur, art collector, avid reader and life long learner. Steve will be deeply missed by his family and many dear friends, which truly were his greatest passion in life. His kindness, fun spirit, and generosity will live on forever. Funeral services will be March 6, 2020 at 11:00 am at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road, Wayland, MA. Shiva will be at the Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Auburndale, from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Roman W. DeSanctis, M.D. Cardiac Division Legacy Fund c/o MGH Development Office, Attn: Rachele Mastone, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.

Sarah Diamond Morris, age 80,on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Born and raised in Brookline, MA, and long-time resident of Needham, MA. Daughter of the late Hyman Sherman and Gladys (Diamond) Sherman. Mother of Richard Morris, and Susan Shea and her husband Brian. Grandmother of John, Natalie and Lauren Shea. Sister of Ellen Sherman Zinn, Freddy Sherman and the late Norman Sherman .

Sarah’s passion for the piano began at an early age and continued throughout her life. Her creativity was shown through composing and playing her own songs and passing her love of music and piano on to her grandchildren.

She helped operate the family retail businesses and was very active in environmental research and studies.

Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 497 North St., Randolph, MA on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 am.

Shiva will be at the home of Susan and Brian Shea on Thursday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to The Sierra Club Foundation, 754 Williams St., Madison, WI 53703.

Krasnigor, Nathan T. of Needham, MA, formerly of Wayland and Newton, MA, on March 2, 2020. Beloved husband for 65 years of the late Shirley (Peters) Krasnigor. Devoted father of Neil Krasnigor and his wife Dawn Huston, and Eric Krasnigor. Proud grandfather of Joshua and Jamie. Graveside service at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, 1000 Pearl St., Brockton, MA on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nathan’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Mark Jonathan Myers, 68, of Acton, Monday, March 2, 2020. Son of the late Norman Myers and Annette (Rosen) Myers. Brother of the late Joan E. Myers. He is survived by his sister Karen L. Myers and nephew Zachary Myers.

Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11:45 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a musical organization of your choice.

Regina ” Reggie” P. Sher of Worcester, MA passed peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2020. Almost 95 years old, Reggie was the loving spouse of the late Franklin B. Sher of Worcester and parent of Philip Sher and his wife Rachel, Diane Sher and her husband Rick Sprague, Steven Sher and his wife Kathy, and Linda Cahn and her husband Robert. She loved her 8 grandchildren dearly. An avid Bridge player, she loved studying the game and playing with friends. She was also a budding artist, enjoyed her Monday morning art classes and was a docent at the Worcester Art Museum for years.  A graduate of University of Michigan, she read historical fiction and autobiographies to the end. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family. Graveside service will be held at The B‘nai Brith Cemetery, 55 St. John’s St., Worcester, on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm. A memorial service will be held in The Beal Family Interfaith Chapel at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The family will greet guests until 7:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to NewBridge on the Charles, Staff Appreciation Fund, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA 02026.

Lilya Shklya-of  Brighton, MA. Friends are invited to attend her funeral at The Staro Konstaninov Cemetery,776 Baker St.,West Roxbury,on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00am.

Phillip G. “Pinky” Marsh, of Needham, MA died on February 25, 2020.  Beloved husband of Lucille B. (Neiterman) Marsh.  Devoted father of Mitchell Marsh and his wife Esther, Elissa Grunes and her husband Kenneth, Paul Marsh and his wife Nancy.  Dear grandfather of Elana Snyder and her husband Stephen, David Marsh, Adam Grunes and his wife Danielle, Jason Grunes, Brandon Grunes and his wife Samantha, Jenna Goldstein and her husband Joshua, Suzannah Marsh, Leslie Marsh, and Aaron Marsh.  Proud great-grandfather of Hannah, Abigail, Audriana, Samara, Cora, Owen, Quinn, and Jaylin.  Loving brother of the late Eliot Marsh.  Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466 on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm.  Interment will take place at Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.  Shiva will be at his residence following interment with minyan at 6 pm, Monday 1-4 & 6-8 pm with minyan at 7 pm, and continuing Tuesday 1-4 & 6-8 pm, with minyan at 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Wolk, Gussie (Sheinhait), of Newton, Boynton Beach and Westford. 96 years young, she passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on February 23, 2020. Gussie enjoyed 60 years of marriage to the love of her life and best friend, the late Jack Wolk.

Daughter of the late Sarah (Tobias) and Louis Sheinhait. She was the proud mother of Laurie Wolk Shea and son-in- law Rob of Burlington and Bonnie Wolk Ober of Westford. Gussie was the adored gram of Joshua, Danielle, Jarrett and Jordan. She was the loving sister of the late Harry Sheinhait, Ruth Goldberg and Irene Kravetz. Gussie was also adored by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gussie loved Mah Jongg, cards, bingo, reading and travel. She volunteered  at Children’s and Newton Wellesley Hospitals. She loved fashion and design and worked as an exceptional salesperson at local boutiques.

She has left an indelible impact on many lives and will be sorely missed.

Interment services will be private. Shiva and visiting hours Friday, February 28, at the home of Laurie and Rob Shea in Burlington, MA from 3-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.

Nina Y. Powell, 65, of Hudson, MA, passed away at home on February 23, 2020 after a short period of illness.  Born in Kiev, Ukraine on August 18, 1954 she  graduated with a master’s degree in HVAC Engineer and worked designing power stations in Belarus.  In 1995 she emigrated with her family to Massachusetts.  Upon arrival in the US, she changed her career to become a dental assistant and later worked for various local training schools as a dental assisting instructor.

She enjoyed her life to the fullest.  She loved fine dining near the water, particularly in Newport, RI, and Portsmouth, NH.  Since retiring in 2015 she traveled frequently to the Caribbean, particularly enjoying the Dominican Republic.  In 2015, she also traveled with her daughter to see and experience all that Paris, France had to offer.

She is survived by her daughter Yuliya (George), grandchildren David and Sarah of Natick, and by her longtime companion, James Blais of Hudson. Service at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Following the service, a reception will be held at Moldova Restaurant, 344 Watertown St., Newton, MA at 11:00 am.

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