Obituaries

One of the “good guys” is gone…never to be forgotten.

Bernie Grubstein of Wayland passed away on 0ctober 20, 2025. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Linda; devoted father of Michael (Karen), Brian (Meredith), and Debbie (David), and extraordinary grandfather to his seven grandchildren.

Bernie was a voracious reader, who shared his passion by reading regularly to his children and grandchildren. His other passion was his weekly basketball game with the same group of friends and family. It went on for decades.

He was a kind, gentle, funny, and humble human being. He was well loved.

Funeral services are private. There will be a memorial celebration at a later date.

To view recording of funeral service click here

Gary Orleck of Sharon, MA, age 80, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025. Gary was a loving, devoted husband of Ronna (Lewe) Orleck of 49 years, whom he affectionately called “Ronnie”. He was the son of the late William and Charlotte (Gold) Orleck. Gary was a devoted father of Scott (Jackie) Orleck and Kimberly (Eli) Nachamkin. Proud grandfather “Pop-Pop” to Logan, Nylah and Gavin Nachamkin and Talia and Hannah Orleck. Loving uncle to Todd Fleischman and many nieces. Brother to Myrna Aiello and the late Anita Webber.

Gary graduated from Babson College with a BS/BA degree. He was the owner of Broadway Tire of Pawtucket, RI, where he cultivated many business relationships that continued long after his retirement. After he retired, he enjoyed spending winters with Ronna in Boca Raton, where he thoroughly enjoyed “the snowbird life” with great friends.

He was a car enthusiast, especially Corvettes and a fanatic Patriot fan. Gary loved to travel and at last count had been to 42 countries. He also loved cruising, gardening and was obsessed with recycling. Gary dedicated 5 years writing a novel, titled “Travels with Maurice” that was published and sold on Amazon where it received numerous rave reviews. His most favorite time was spent with his kids and grandchildren whom he cherished. He was the consummate family man! Gary will be deeply missed and loved forever by his friends and family.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Memorial observance will be at Temple Sinai immediately following burial, and will continue on Friday, October 24, at the home of Scott and Jackie Orleck from 1-5 PM. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association or Boston Children’s Hospital.

1949-2025

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Marjorie Hacker.

Margie was a devoted wife to Jonathan, a loving mother to a Melissa, and a proud “Grammy” to Anna and Jack, whom she lovingly helped care for when they were little. Of all her many joys and accomplishments, she was proudest of being “Grammy” to Anna and Jack. She cherished every moment spent with them—whether it was embarking on adventures to farms, zoos, or their favorite spot, Gymboree. Her sense of fun and joy made every outing an experience to remember. She is survived by her loving sister, Linda Henault and brother Lester Meyer as well as many loving nieces, nephews,cousins, and friends.

A lover of family traditions and travel, she planned countless trips to Disney and many family cruises, always ensuring that every detail was perfect and everyone had an amazing time. She and her beloved husband, Jonathan, especially enjoyed going on cruises together, creating lifelong memories on the open sea.

Margie was the proud former owner of Raggedy Ann and Andy Preschool, where she shared her creativity and love of children with so many families. She attended college at Lasell, where her passion for early childhood education began to take root.

Margie loved gardening. From picking out new plants in the spring to watering and caring for them each day, she poured her heart into it and took pride in watching them grow.

Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren—baking together, laughing, and making every day feel special. Her warmth, generosity, and endless love will be remembered always by her family and all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Jonathan; her daughter and closest friend Melissa; and her cherished grandchildren, Anna and Jack. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Her legacy lives on in the countless hearts she touched, the laughter she inspired, and the family she so deeply cherished. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit will continue to guide, comfort, and fill our lives with love.

Services will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:30 am at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2667 Centre St., West Roxbury.  Shiva will be at the home of Melissa Schwendemann immediately following the service until 8pm and Wednesday from 2-8 pm.

Remembrances in her name may be made to Alzheimer’s Family Support Center, 2095 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631.

David H. Davidson of Brookline, formerly of Belmont, age 76, on October 15, 2025. Son of the late Israel Davidson and Lucy Sanderson Davidson. Father of Beth L. Davidson of New York, New York.

Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 9:45AM.

Shiva will take place in both Massachusetts and New York.

In Massachusetts, shiva will be at the home of Robin Goldberg.

Sunday, October 19^th following service until 8PM

Monday, October 20^th (1-5PM; 7-9PM)

Tuesday, October 21^st (1-5PM; 7-9PM)

In New York, Shiva will be at the home of Mesh and Naomi Worch.

Wednesday, October 22^nd (4-10PM)

Thursday, October 23^rd (4-10PM)

Friday, October 24^th (9am-2PM)

Saturday, October 25^th (8-11PM)

Donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (https://pancan.org/) or Bring Them Home Now (support for the hostages) – https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/donate.

(Born 1936 in New York, NY)

Ken Greenberg passed away peacefully, at age 89, in Norwood Massachusetts on October 14, 2025.

Raised in New York, Ken moved with his family from Brooklyn to Mt. Vernon, and then New Rochelle. Being a born and bred New Yorker, New York would always be a part of his identity. He loved jazz music and walking the streets of New York City recalling his childhood when he would take the train into the city after school.

Ken studied engineering at Lehigh University and was very proud to be a Chemical Engineer. Lehigh was also the place he would find the love of his life, Lois, who was studying at nearby University of Pennsylvania.

Ken’s career started at Merck in Lewisburg PA where he was just out of college and chaperoned Bucknell Fraternity parties with his new wife, Lois. The couple were just barely older than the students they were chaperoning. A stint in the armed services and the beginnings of a new family would move them from Lewisburg to Boston Massachusetts.

Always a proud New Yorker, and forever connected to his upbringing in Mt Vernon NY, Ken would nevertheless fall in love with Boston and build his life there. While the Brooklyn Dodgers would always be his team, he became a true Bostonian, appreciating the New England lifestyle.

With an MBA from Boston College in hand, Ken built a successful 20+ year career at W.R. Grace and then made a leap moving from a big corporation to a start-up tech company called Laser Science. He loved the interaction with the scientists, and he invested himself in making Laser Science Inc. a success.

Ken was always a man ahead of the times, ready to embrace the future and bring his family with him. He embraced a healthy lifestyle, became a vegetarian, and got the running bug in the 70’s, ran road races and logged miles and miles on the beautiful country roads of Wayland Mass. After retirement, he went back to study sustainability and invested himself in learning and leveraging his business experience to create a call to action for businesses to build a more sustainable future. His book “Decision Time” reflected his strong belief that climate change must be addressed, and that businesses must play a critical role.

Perhaps what defined him the most was his generosity and desire to help people. He was a Big Brother, mentoring a number of young men, and through Jewish Vocational Services he spent time supporting young men to become employed and independent. His volunteering efforts were recognized by the Clinton Administration at a ceremony in Washington DC.

His 70-year love affair with wife Lois would define his life more than anything else. His dedication and enduring affection lasted until his final days. He is survived by his loving wife Lois. Ken was a loving brother to his sister and brother-in-law Helen and Steve Charmides, and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Harvey and Melody Shapiro. He was also deeply loved by his two children Debra and David, his son in law Doug Morgan and Daughter in Law Kyle Greenberg, as well as his four Grandchildren, Rebecca, Henry, Jenna, and Ethan.

Donations in Ken’s name would be welcome at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.

Barbara (Steinberg) Sesnovich of Wellesley, formerly of West Harwich, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Abram Sesnovich. Wonderful mother to Saralee (Lisi) Sesnovich, Barrie and Jeffrey Steinberg, and Debra and Jed Duggan. Loving grandmother (“Grammy”) to Becki and Joshua Altschuler, Emily Steinberg, and Joshua Steinberg. Doting great-grandmother (“GG”) to Eli Altschuler. A private family funeral service will be held on October 15, 2025, at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held on October 15, 2025 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the home of Barrie and Jeffrey Steinberg. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JF&CS) Family Table Food Pantry.

Judith Frances Diamond of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Needham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday October 9 at age 92.

She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Diamond; devoted mother of Lisa Smith, David Diamond and Andy Diamond; doting grandmother of Alex Smith, Samuel Diamond, Katie Diamond, Clyde Diamond and Theodor Diamond; and the proud great-grandmother of Mason Smith and Skylar Smith.

Her Funeral Service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave. in Boston at 12 noon on Thursday October 16, 2025. Parking on the Riverway. Interment following at Sharon Memorial Park.

Friends and family are invited to her former home in Chestnut Hill for a Shiva on October 16, between four and seven o’clock.

Judy was a longtime employee and proud alumna of Brandeis University and, in lieu of flowers, donations in her honor can be made to the Brandeis Fund, which is best accessed at https://give.brandeis.edu/campaigns/38667.

Notes and reminiscences are appreciated on legacy.

Ryna Greenbaum Philanthropist, Social Leader, and Woman of Grace

Ryna Greenbaum of Palm Beach, Florida, and Newton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Oct.9, 2025. Surrounded by her loving family and dedicated caregivers. A woman of uncommon grace, generosity, and poise, Ryna devoted her life to family, friendship, and philanthropy. Born and raised in Newton, she was the beloved daughter of the late Celia and Joe Greenbaum and the cherished sister of the late  Bernice Coleman, Laurel Hammer, and Gladys Myers. Deeply devoted to her family, she was also adored by her many nieces and nephews. Her warmth, elegance, and compassion touched everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Guided by a strong sense of community and connection, she embodied sophistication and kindness in equal measure. Her generosity found expression in a lifetime of philanthropy, supporting causes that reflected her compassion and commitment to others. She was a devoted benefactor of Morse Life in West Palm Beach, Hebrew Senior Life, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Newton—organizations whose missions mirror her belief in the power of care, dignity, and belonging.

Ryna’s love of the arts was another enduring thread in her life. She found joy and inspiration in supporting the performing arts, particularly the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach and Boston’s Wang Center for the Performing Arts. Her passion for culture and creativity reflected her belief that the arts enrich not only the individual spirit but the broader community.

Ryna’s presence illuminated every room she entered. She lived with intention, led with kindness, and gave with a generous heart. Her loss will be deeply felt by all who knew her, yet her legacy will endure through the lives she touched and the organizations she so passionately supported.

Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday at 2:45 p.m. to celebrate her remarkable life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Morse Life in West Palm Beach or to a charity of one’s choice.

May her memory be a blessing, and may her spirit of grace continue to inspire all who were privileged to know her.

A link to view the livestream funeral service can be found here.

Daniel A. Dreyfuss peacefully passed away on October 9, 2025 at the age of 82.

He was born in Jerusalem and worked as a psychiatrist in Israel and Boston until he suffered from a stroke in 2020.

Beloved partner of Marilyn Edelson; son of late parents Adina (Lachovitzki) and Fritz Dreyfuss; father of Peri Dreyfuss-Kaufman, Jonathan Dreyfuss and Eliane Dreyfuss; grandfather of Peri’s son Leo Dreyfuss-Kaufman, and Eliane’s children Micah and Noa Glassman; brother of Gideon Dreyfuss and Arnon Dreyfuss; uncle of Philip Dreyfuss, Michael Dreyfuss, Ilan Dreyfuss, and Gil Dreyfuss; and doctor to many grateful patients.

Graveside service will be held at the Newton Cemetery and Arboretum, 791 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02459, on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at noon. Memorial Observance/Shiva immediately following the service, will be held at his late residence from 2:00 until 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his name can be made to The American Stroke Foundation, www.stroke.org/donate or by mail to 6405 Metcalf Ave, Suite 214, Overland Park, KS 66202-4000.