Obituaries

Elizabeth (Lipsitz) Adler, age 97, of Roslindale, formerly of Brockton, on April 13, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Adler. Loving daughter of the late Avram and Freda (Jaffee) Lipsitz. Survived by her older sister Florence Beytin of Vancouver and her nieces Merle Grandberg of Chestnut Hill and Joyce Cherry of Vancouver and her nephew Mark Beytin of Reistertown, Maryland.  Also survived by many great nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her loving brothers Nathan, Alec and Benjamin and her niece Phyllis Rudnick. Services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, 197 South St., Stoughton, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 12 noon. Memorial observance following the service at the home of Merle and James Grandberg until 9 pm. Donations may be made to 2Life Communities, 30 Wallingford Rd.,  Brighton, MA 02135. Our sincerest gratitude to the dedicated staff at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, especially Karen, Rebecca, and Andy.

Marty Heller-of Newton, formerly of Chelsea, on April 13, 2019. Beloved husband of Amy (Winer) Heller.Dear son of the late Benjamin and Celia (Levine) Heller. Devoted father of Kerri Steinberg and her husband Jonathan, Julie Zirlen and her husband David,.Devoted step-father of Jeffrey Hahn and his wife Mia Haessly, Joshua Hahn and his partner Adam Swaim. Cherished grandfather of Carly and Jack Zirlen,Isabel and Abigail Steinberg and Cecelia and Lila Hahn. Dear brother of the late Lois Heller Goff and her husband Seymour Goff and George Heller and his surviving wife Joan Heller. Marty graduated Chelsea High School and attended Boston University.Marty and his late brother George and their dad owned Ben Heller Tire in Chelsea for many years. Marty was also the owner and operator  of many successful food franchises. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8:00 pm and will continue Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Bridge Center,470 Pine St., Bridgewater, MA 02324 or Experience Camps for Grieving Children, PO Box 5099, Westport, CT 06881, www.experience.camp

of Brighton, on April 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Moshe Elkies. Devoted mother of Noam David Elkies and Galit Pnina Schwartz. Loving grandmother of Dagny Sophia Dukach, Miranda Rose Dukach, Zoe Hasia Dukach, Michael Shabtai Schwartz, Rafael Isaac Schwartz, and Netanel Paz Moshe Schwartz. Services at the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Monday, April 15, 2019 at 10:00 am.

Helene S. Fine, of Brookline, on April 10, 2019. Devoted mother of Sharon Fine (Robert Rotti) and Dana Fine (Heidemarie Floerke). Loving grandmother of Jen and Lia Rotti and Effie and Julia Fine. Dear sister of Judith Weinstein. Former wife of Arthur Fine. Services at the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice, 80 Newbridge Way, Dedham, MA 02026.

Donald Karp, passed away on April 9, surrounded by his loving family at the Eliot Healthcare in Natick, MA. He was born in Boston, the son of the late Ida and Louis Karp. Don attended English High and Northeastern University. Don served in the Korean War where he was awarded the Commendation ribbon for his emeritus service. He met and married his best friend Beverly. The couple would have celebrated their 50^th anniversary this summer. They enjoyed entertaining, and always made sure friends and family felt welcome in their home. Anyone who knew Don could appreciate his huge heart, ready smile, and love for all his friends and family. Don is survived by his wife Beverly, his son Barry and his wife Cathy. He is also survived by his sister Dolly and her husband Stanley, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside service at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave., Natick, MA, on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452. He will be truly missed.

Jeffrey David Farkas of Beaver Falls, PA, and Daytona Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2019 at the age of 76. Beloved son of Milton and Eva Farkas, Jeff leaves behind his sister, Harriet Farkas Krupp of Wellesley, MA and her husband Paul. He was the loving uncle of Kimberly Karofsky, Jill Uribe, and Elizabeth Fish, their husbands, and Jeff’s 7 great nieces and nephews. Private graveside service will be held. Jeff will be remembered and cherished in our hearts always.

Funeral service will be in New Haven, CT.

Complete notice to follow.

Elizabeth R. Simons
September 1, 1929 – March 25, 2019

Elizabeth Reiman Simons, PhD, 89, passed peacefully on March 25, 2019.  Liz was a resident of Newton, MA since 1953, raising her children in the same house that she lived in until the fall of 2017 when she moved to Lasell Village.  She loved the time spent at her home on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, preferably with family and friends. Liz was the only woman to graduate in her class at Cooper Union in 1950 with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree.  She went on to earn her PhD in Physical Chemistry at Yale in 1953 where she met her beloved husband Harold Simons (deceased 1999).  Liz is survived by her two children, Lee Simons Mulert (Mark) and Bob Simons (Patrice) as well as her five grandchildren, Claire and Kevin Mulert and Wesley, Josh and Drew Simons, all of whom she loved very much, and by her faithful companion, LuLu the boxer.

As a woman scientist, Liz was a pioneer, performing cutting edge biochemistry research, running a large research laboratory at Harvard Medical School and then becoming a full professor at Boston University School of Medicine. Her career was marked by an amazing record in teaching, grant awards and publications.  Liz inspired many young scientists, including generations of young women whom she mentored to balance success in science with a fulfilling family life.  When they faltered, she was always there to lend an ear, a word of advice or even the voice of reality, for which they continue to be grateful.

Even in “retirement” Liz was very active, teaching literature classes and taking others each semester.  She volunteered at Newton At Home and as a tutor at both Lasell Village and Lasell College.  Liz was also an avid fan of classical music and the arts, actively involved in the Boston Artists Ensemble, and regularly attended events at the Gardner Museum. Her vitality and knowledge will be missed by many of all ages.

In the spirit of her zeal for women in science, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donating to the Elizabeth Simons Memorial Fund established at the Association for Women in Science by clicking on this link AWIS: Elizabeth R Simons Memorial Fund.

Memories/Thoughts: Many have told us they wish to contribute a thought or memory of Elizabeth, or Liz as many of you knew her. We would love to be able to enjoy these.  Please share them by clicking on this link Memorial for Elizabeth Simons and share for all to enjoy.

Thank you,

Lee (Simons), Mark, Claire & Kevin Mulert
Bob, Patrice, Wesley, Josh & Drew Simons

Sylvia (Adasko) Lilienthal, 96, of Newton, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was born on March 20, 1923, in Salem, MA to the late Bertha and Henry Adasko.  She was a graduate of Cushing Academy and Endicott College, Beverly, MA.  She was married to the late Alfred H. Lilienthal in 1943.  Sylvia was a member of the Women’s Division of the Coast Guard Reserve during World War II.  She had many charitable interests, including volunteering at the Boston Children’s Hospital Cerebral Palsy Clinic and also organized many events on their behalf.  She worked as a high- fashion designer clothing personal shopper at Filene’s in Chestnut Hill until she was 75.  Sylvia was a patron of the arts, including the Boston Ballet, the Boston Symphony, The Opera Series, and the Museum of Fine Arts.  She was also an avid movie goer and a cinema buff.  Sylvia is survived by her son Gary and his wife Janet, her daughter-in-law Frani, wife of her late son Jim, her daughter, Pat/Patty, and her grandson Andy and his wife Mercedes, and was grandmother to the late Meg.   Sylvia was a loving sister-in-law and best friend to Rosalie (Lilienthal) Julian for over 80 years.  She was a loving aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews.  One of her greatest legacies was her enormous circle of friends of all ages who adored her and whom she adored.  Sylvia was a woman of amazing style and presence.  All eyes turned when she entered a room.  Her wit, humor, and class were the hallmark of her existence.  Services will be held at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 11:00am.  Interment will be at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery, 2690 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA.  Family and friends will be gathering in the Function Room at Nahanton Woods Condominium, 210 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre, following interment until 7:00pm and on Friday, 2:00-7:00pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 70 Walnut Street, Suite 301, Wellesley, MA 02481.

Marshall M. Sloane –Age 92, of Chestnut Hill, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2019. Beloved husband of Barbara (Gluck) Sloane. Devoted father of Barry R. Sloane and his wife Dr. Candace Lapidus Sloane, Linda Sloane Kay and her husband Jonathan B. Kay, and Jonathan G. Sloane. Cherished grandfather of Marshall M. Sloane II, Jacob G. Sloane II, Charles S.M. Sloane, Joshua B. Kay and his fiancé Brooke L. Patkin, Rachel Sloane Kay and Franklin A. Ross, Tallen K. Sloane, Austin W. Sloane, Tabor F. Sloane and Kensington A. Sloane. Loving brother of Elaine S. Blank and her husband Harry, the late Irene S. Gainsboro, Shirley S. Izen and Melvin Sloane. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (Parking on the Riverway),on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 11:00am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, the family will receive friends and family at Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton St., Weston until 8:00pm. Memorial Observance will continue on Thursday at Century Bank, 400 Mystic Ave., Medford, 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Spirit of Adventure Council, Boy Scouts of America, 600 West Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801 or Boston University, Sloane House, 135 Ivy St., Brookline 02446.

to view the  service on Wednesday please go to Temple Israel of Boston  Live stream