Obituaries

Phyllis Bram-of Hingham, on October 9, 2019.Graveside services on Wednesday,October 16, 2019 at  1:00 pm,Wellwood Cemetery, Pinelawn Road, Farmingdale, Long Island, NY

FREEDMAN, Miriam of Newton, passed away Oct 6, 2019, age 91.

Elementary school teacher and watercolor artist.

Beloved wife of the late Nathan Freedman for 56 years. Devoted Mother of Joel Freedman and his wife Ann Risso of Lincoln, Daniel Freedman of Boston, and Dina Freedman of Wellesley. Loving bubbe to Isabel Freedman and David Freedman. Private service will be held at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Shiva will be observed at the home of Joel and Ann on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from  2-5 pm.  Donations in Miriam’s memory may be made to The Sharing Foundation (sharingfoundation.org) or the Cape Cod Art Center (capecodartcenter.org).

Silverstein, Ann (Wallerstein)

Age 93, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Ann moved away to earn a B.A. from University of Michigan and study at Bank Street College of Education in New York. While living in New York, she met and in 1950 married Joseph Lee Silverstein, Jr., a lawyer from Charleston, West Virginia. The couple lived in several different cities, including Chicago, while raising two daughters. After her husband’s untimely death in 1968, Ann moved back to Richmond. A firm believer in social justice, she taught preschool children of all races at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club in Chicago, at Grace House in Richmond, and at the Medical College of Virginia. In the 1970’s, she completed an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Goddard College in Vermont. After her retirement from teaching, she worked at Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives in Richmond, where she helped researchers learn about the area’s Jewish community. Ann avidly followed current events by reading at least two newspapers each day, cutting out articles that interested her, and sending numerous packets of clippings to those who were close to her. Concerts, museums, adult education courses, and daily swims and walks (preferably with a beloved dog), kept her in good health into her 90’s. In 2000, she moved to the Lasell Village Senior Community in Newton to live near her daughter, Clara, who survives her. She is also survived by Clara’s husband, George Schnee, and their children, Jordan and Martha. Her daughter, Janet, predeceased her. She also leaves many cousins and close friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives, 1121 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23220, or to the charity of your choice.

DROPKIN, Martin B. Age 87, of Wayland, passed away on October 2, 2019.  Beloved father of Keith and his wife Shelley, Joseph and his wife Suzanne, and Lauren.  Survived by his loving partner, Nancy Matza and her family.  Adored grandfather of Stephen, Korey, David, Eliana, Nate, Lia, and Maxi.  Dedicated attorney 55+ years in Somerville.  Services on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:30 am at Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, followed by interment at Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Office of Development, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087 with “Martin Dropkin” in the memo, or online at https://giving.mskcc.org, check “Make this an honor or memorial gift”.

Avram Kalisky, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, died peacefully on September 30, 2019 at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Esther F. (Sotenberg) Kalisky, his three children, Lyvia of Jerusalem, Ilona of Waltham, and Matthew Kalisky of Newton, and his two grandchildren, Zara and Coltrane Kalisky-Tetreault, both of Waltham. He was born in New York City and graduated from the Bronx High School of Science. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his discharge, he volunteered for the Israeli Navy. He rejoined the Israeli Navy after his marriage. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and later obtained a Masters from Northeastern University. He resided in Sudbury, Massachusetts until 1972 when he went to Israel with his family. He and his wife have lived in Lincoln since 1994. In lieu of flowers, donations in Avram’s memory may be made to the Lincoln Council on Aging, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.

Stanley Rosenblat-of Brighton, on September 29,2019.Private graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Sharon Memorial Park.

Dr. Michael Lewis Oshins,Ph.D, 59, of Auburndale, September 27, 2019. Beloved son of Natalie (Bragin) Oshins and the late Robert Oshins. Loving husband of Alison Kur. Devoted father of Abi, Jem and Zachary. Brother of Cary (Beth), Ellen (Mary Lou) and Bonnie (Mike).

Michael was an admired professor at the School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University for 30 years. He had an amazing sense of humor and was a kind, loving and giving soul. With his strength and grace he was a uniting force that brought people together. Michael enjoyed golf, time at Lake George and was an avid Boston sports fan. Most of all he valued his friendships and loved his family and spending time with them.

Service at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:00 am. Shiva will be held at Temple Beth Elohim on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 7-9 pm. Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Mike Oshins Fund at Temple Beth Elohim. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak Funeral Directors – www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Eva (Oppenheimer) Arond-of Lexington, MA, died peacefully on September 25, 2019. Loving wife of the late Dr. Lester Harold Arond.  Devoted mother of Dr. Manya Arond-Thomas and her husband Dr. James Arond-Thomas, and Paul Arond. Sister to Alfred Oppenheimer. Graveside service at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St., Lexington, MA on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:00 am.  Following services, shiva will be at the home of Paul Arond until 5:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to ACLU (ACLU.org).

Ronnie Lynne (Freedman) Kaster of Millis, Massachusetts entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 23, 2019 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease.  Ronnie was born March 21, 1938 to the late Edward & Frieda Freedman, and is predeceased by her sister Marilyn (Freedman) Braverman.  She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 59 years, Leonard “Butch” Kaster.  Ronnie is also survived by her children, David Kaster and his wife Myra Lee, Dr. Bruce Kaster and his wife Madelon, Robin-Sue DeSimone and her husband Gino.  Ronnie had the blessing of being a grandmother to 8 wonderful grandchildren, and more recently, 2 great-grandchildren.  Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:45 am. Following services, Shiva will be at the home of Dr. Bruce and Madelon Kaster until 8pm.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Ronnie’s memory may be made to The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

Ramona D. Briss, 92, died peacefully on September 19, 2019.  Mona, as she was known, was the loving of wife of the late Herbert Briss, devoted mother to her son Jeff and his partner Dorothy of San Francisco and daughter Judy and her husband Tom of Bellingham. Herb and Mona established their home in Framingham where they lived for over 50 years before moving to Westborough in 2012.Mona was a great cook and loved having family and friends over for the Jewish Holidays. Her latkes, matzo balls and chicken soup were the best! Services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family would request a donation in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Neponset Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s which is near and dear to her family’s heart at: http://act.alz.org/goto/HerbiesHeroes