Obituaries

Noah Elan Marcus, age 22, of Newton, on July 3, 2019. Beloved son of Jeffrey Neil Marcus and Susan Beth Nitkin. Loving brother of Caleb and Joanna Marcus. Cherished grandson of Barbara Nathan Marcus and Robert Marcus, the late Helen Ruth Schwarz, and the late Ralph Nitkin, Pearl Cahn and Herbert Cahn. Noah is survived by many aunties, uncles, cousins, and many people who cared about him deeply in life and miss him.

Noah was a brave and beautiful person, loving and kind, and he had a questioning mind and a unique sense of humor that helped many people see the world differently. We are all better people because our lives have been touched by Noah. He brought his tender heart, sweet soul, and loving true self to his family, teachers, and all those who loved him. The earth was graced by his presence.

Service at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA, on Sunday, July 7, 2019 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Staro Konstatinov Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Mincha Minyan at the home of Susan Nitkin and Jeffrey Marcus on Sunday at 5:00 pm. Shiva Minyan Monday through Thursday at 7:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Noah Elan Marcus may be made to:  New England Yachad, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446 www.yachad.org/newengland/donate, NAMI-Massachusetts 529 Main St. #1M17, Boston, MA, 02129 www.namimass.org, or Asperger/Autism Network (AANE), 51 Water St. #206, Watertown, MA 02472  www.aane.org.

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Lisa Robinson-July 5, 2019.Services pending.

Charles Chase-Of Newton, July 5, 2019.Services are private.

ENTREPRENEUR, ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, JOKE TELLER, AND FRIEND TO MANY

Arnold “Arnie” Irving Sager of Danvers, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  Son of the late Bessie and Morton Sager. Brother of the late Rebecca Whitney and the Late Lillian Green. Loving husband of Barbara L. Sager for 66 incredible years.  Devoted father of Bobby Sager and his wife Elaine Sager, David Sager and his late husband Brian Churchill, and Ronald Sager.  Proud and loving grandfather to Shane Sager, Cole Sager, Tess Sager and her fiancé Patrick Hogan. 

US Army Veteran, entrepreneur, and a leader in Jewish communities in both Massachusetts and Florida with roles ranging from President of the synagogue to board member to producer of the annual musical.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 7^th at 2pm at Temple Tiferet Shalom, 489 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960. Immediately after services the burial will be held at Lebanon Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Peabody, MA 01960.

Shiva will be at the home of Bobby and Elaine Sager on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00pm-9:00pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Lenny Zakim Fund, 33 Arch St. 26th Fl, Boston, MA 02110 www.thelennyzakimfund.org.

Naomi Mahlowitz

of Wellesley, formerly of Newton, and Belmont. Mother of 4, grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of 3. Naomi was a sweet and loving matriarch with a positive and rosy outlook and an amazing sense of humor. She loved spending time with her family. She passed peacefully with her family by her side on July 3, 2019, one week before her 97th birthday. Devoted mother of Susan Mammola, Carol Edelman and her husband David, Donna DeWallace and her husband Gray, and David Mahlowitz and his wife Vicki. Loving grandmother of Diane Mammola, Debrah Cenci and her husband Michael, Elycia, Aaron and his wife Samantha, Michelle and Debra Edelman, Grayson and Cameron DeWallace, and Rebecca, Erika, and Cole Mahlowitz. Proud great-grandmother of Dahni, Gemma, and Sophia Cenci. Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Carol and David Edelman until 8 pm, continuing on Monday, July 8, from 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Naomi’s memory may be made to the Carroll Center for the Blind, 770 Centre St., Newton, MA 02458, or Buddy Dog Humane Society, 151 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776.

Rosenburg, Dorothy, of Hingham, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on July 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Sydney Rosenburg. Devoted mother of Jerry Rosenburg and his wife Roz, Barry Rosenburg and his wife Linda, Robin Gove and her husband Edward, and the late Joan Crossley and her surviving husband Robert. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Services are private. Shiva will be at the home of Barry and Linda Rosenburg on Sunday, July 7, 2019 from 3-5 pm and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Of Brookline, MA. Died on July 1, 2019 at age 82 after a heroic battle with neck cancer. Devoted husband of Evelyn (Gliksman) Berman. Loving father of Brian Berman, Amy Berman & husband Steve Krauss, and Andy Berman & wife Tisha (Ajimine) Berman. Adored “Papa” of Tyler & Reed Berman and Caitlyn Krauss. Beloved brother of Joseph Berman & wife Ruth, Marc Berman & wife Harriet Kodis, and the late Fred Gliksman & wife Charlotte. Dear uncle and cousin to many nieces, nephews and cousins. Inspiration to countless students he mentored during his 30+ years as a professor and advisor at Tufts Dental School. Giving friend and neighbor to so many who shared his giving spirit. Proud graduate of Harvard College (‘58) and Harvard Dental School (‘62). Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA (gather at the administration building) on Wednesday, July 3,2019 at 10:45 am. Following the service, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00pm and on Thursday from 1-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Kenneth Berman to support cancer research and patient care at www.dana-farber.org/gift.

Gloria Kirson

Judith Ellen Blumsack,74, currently of Sarasota, FL, passed away June 26, 2019. She was the daughter of Ruth and Walter Steiner of Brookline, MA. She received a business degree from Boston University. Judy was married to her devoted husband, Joel Blumsack of Lynn, MA for 54 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Craig.

She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Linda and William Lichtman and their children Joe and his wife Jen and Seth and his wife Pam. She is survived by her husband Joel, son Todd, daughter-in-law Laurie and grandchildren Connor and Aidan. An integral part of the Blumsack family, Judy was predeceased by her sister-in-law Sheila Abel and is survived by her brother-in-law Jerry and their children Lisa and Ron. A woman beloved by her family and friends for her caring soul, giving heart, compassion and feisty spirit. Her life was marked by her commitment to  life, family and friends. She will be dearly missed.

Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA (gather at administration building), Monday, July 1, 2019 at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

Charlotte (Fox) Shrier-of Newton, on June 27, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Sidney H. Shrier. Devoted mother of Lolly Fox Shrier,Scott Shrier and his wife Joan,and Jodi Shrier Savill. Proud grandmother of Alison, Olivia, Tristan, Jason  and  his wife Hannah, Elizabeth, Alexander, and great-grandmother of Violet Rogers. Loving sister of the late Eleanor Litman and Harvey Fox.

Graveside service at 10:45 am on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Shiva following service at the home of Scott and Joan Shrier until 8 pm.