Obituaries

CANTER- Ronda S. (Silberberg), of Brookline, MA, on October 8, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. Beloved wife of 41 years of Jonathan D. Canter. Devoted mother of Alexis C. Landes and her husband Gabe of Brooklyn, NY, and Zachary J. Canter and his wife Christina of Boston, MA. Loving grandmother of Isaac and Beau. Dear sister of Steven A. Silberberg of Bedford, NH. Dear daughter of the late Bernice and Robert Silberberg of Manchester, NH. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at 12:30 pm at Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, 315 South Beech Street, Manchester, NH. Following interment the family will be at her late residence until 8:00 pm and continuing on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Oneida L. Doherty (Jenkins)

July 17, 1944 – October 8, 2017

Neida left us peacefully on October 8^th 2017. She was 73 years old. She was surrounded by a loving family all of her life and she passed peacefully, holding hands with her husband Dan. They were married for 54 years, having met when they were 13 and 14 years old. Neida was born and raised in Brockton. She lived with her husband, Daniel G. Doherty, and three children for many years in West Wareham. She resided these last few years in Bridgewater, MA, with her husband Dan, her son John, his husband Joe, and two of her grandchildren, Daniel and Kyle.

Neida enjoyed her family very much and loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker to her husband Dan, her three children, and her nine grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling and hosting pool parties at their home in West Wareham. She loved Christmastime more than any other time of the year, as evidenced by her well decorated home each year. She and her husband owned and operated Doherty’s Towing and Gas Station in West Wareham for many years. Neida also worked for 10 years with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds.

Neida is survived by her husband, Daniel G. Doherty, her son Daniel G. Doherty Jr. of Fall River and his wife Beth Doherty, of Plymouth, MA, her son John M. Doherty and his husband Joseph C. Sharameta of Bridgewater, MA, her Daughter Pamela L. Doherty of West Wareham, MA. She is also survived by her eight grandchildren, Megan L. Doherty, Katelyn E. Doherty, Daniel J. Doherty, Kyle C. Sharameta, Jessica E. MacDonald, Jillian T. MacDonald, Logan D. MacDonald, Emmerson G. MacDonald, and numerous cousins and friends. She is predeceased by granddaughter Hannah N. MacDonald (her angel).

A funeral service will be held in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main St.,(Rt.28) WEST BRIDGEWATER, MA on Friday, October 13th at 11:00AM. Interment will be in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00PM

Donations in Neida’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern MA, 473 South Street West, Unit 13, Raynham, MA 02767 or the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd., # 200, Framingham, MA 01701.

of Yarmouth Port, MA born April 19th 1926, passed away at age 91 on October 4th, 2017. She was the beloved wife for 70 years of the late Dr Robert Kirschbaum and is survived and adored by her loving son Alan Kirschbaum, daughter Betsy Kirschbaum, son in law Jeffrey Weinberg, granddaughter Molly Weinberg and grandson Zachary Weinberg. She is also survived by her brother David Yorra and his wife Judith Yorra. She was a graduate of Jeremiah Burke High School in Boston and attended Boston University. She was a staff member at the Jewish Advocate for many years and worked at the International Adoption Agency in Newtonville. She was very involved in the Newton School System, an active member of the American Jewish Congress and the president of  the Temple Emanuel Sisterhood in Newton.She spent retirement on Cape Cod and Florida. Her greatest joy was her family. She was cherished by all who new her and lived a very vibrant and fulfilling life. Services will be private.

age 63, of Needham, MA died unexpectedly on October 4, 2017 from complications due to metastatic melanoma. He leaves behind his loving wife Jane, son Joshua, daughter Dora, and a large extended family.  Professionally, Robert was a computer scientist, working for many years at Teradyne and more recently at Siemens.  He met Jane playing Ultimate Frisbee, and was inducted into the USA Ultimate Hall of Fame in 2009.  Robert was a true polymath.  He was fascinated by natural history and evolutionary biology and immersed himself in reading and learning about these subjects and others.  When Robert went for a hike he could identify nearly every bird and plant.  He was particularly interested in native plants and transformed his yard into a beautiful native habitat. Robert also enjoyed being on the water and built several wooden kayaks.  He loved choral music and sang with the Metropolitan Chorale of Boston for many years.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham.  The family will be receiving visitors at the temple immediately following services until 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to: The New England Wildflower Society,  (www.newenglandwild.org.org), The Metropolitan Chorale, (www.metropolitanchorale.org),

Mass Audubon, (Massaudobon.org), or an environmental organization of your choice.

Ruth Werksman-Age 98, of Brookline, on October 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Norton Werksman. Devoted mother of Anthony Harris Werksman. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Ruth was a longtime Brookline political activist. She enjoyed tennis, golf, ballroom dancing and bridge. After her husband’s passing in 1972 she ran his successful printing brokerage business until her retirement. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at the rear of the administration building) on Friday, October 6, 2017 at 12:45 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to ACLU Boston Chapter, 211 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110, Brookline Senior Center,93 Winchester St., Brookline, MA 02446 or Planned Parenthood,1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

ROSEN- Elaine (Brody), of Lake Worth, Florida, formerly of Sharon on October 2, 2017. Beloved wife of David Rosen. Devoted mother of William Rosen and his wife Kim. Dear grandmother of Emilie and Olivia. Loving sister of Steven Brody. Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of William and Kim Rosen on Tuesday, and continuing on Wednesday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

GITTELMAN- Gertrude (Franklin), of Canton, formerly of Norwood, on October 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Martin Gittelman. Devoted mother of the late Lawrence Gittelman and the late Nancy D’Giff. Loving sister of Ethel Brown and the late George, Sue and Millie. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 12:45 pm (Please gather behind the Administration Building). Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Seasons Hospice, 20 Burlington Mall Road, Suite 450, Burlington, MA.

Of Newton Highlands, on September 30, 2017. Beloved wife of Theodore Peller. Devoted mother of Adam Peller and his wife Jodie, and Dr. Allyson Peller and her husband Aaron Powers. Cherished grandmother of Julia, Jocelyn, and Ethan Peller and Noah Powers. Dear sister of Harvey Parad and his wife Nancy, and Dr. Richard Parad and his wife Dr. Judy Estroff. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, Monday, October 2, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Interment in the Quincy Hebrew Cemetery, West Roxbury. Memorial observance at her residence Monday 7-9 pm, Tuesday 1-5 & 7-9 pm, and Wednesday 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, in memory of Audrey Peller, c/o Dr. Awad research for MET exon 14 mutant lung cancers, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Bernzweig, Sondra B. (Adelson), formerly of Framingham, on September 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late David S. Bernzweig. Devoted mother of Daniel Bernzweig and his wife Rebecca and Michael Bernzweig and his wife Rachel. Cherished grandmother of Stephanie and Melissa Bernzweig. Dear sister of Leatrice Zallen.

Sondra started her career as a medical technologist. She was the cofounder of Detector Electronics Corp. She was active in fundraising for the Sharpshooters Drum and Bugle Corp in Framingham. She spearheaded the successful opposition to the construction of a Metrowest commuter Airport. She graduated in 1978 from Framingham State College.  Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, Sunday, October 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm followed by Burial at Beit Olam – East Cemetery in Wayland. Shiva following at the home of Michael and Rachel Bernzweig. Shiva will also be held Monday October 9th from 5-8 pm at the home of Daniel and Rebecca Bernzweig. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Federation of Metal Detector and Archaeological Clubs at www.fmdac.org

Of Newton, on September 28, 2017. Beloved husband of Avis B. (Horwitz) Lampert. Dear son of the late Arian and Anna Lampert and step-son of the late Ethel Lampert. Devoted father of Alan Lampert, Nancy Swartz and her husband Wayne, Mark Lampert and his wife Dounia. Dear Papa of Jared, Jaime and Maxime. Loving brother of Richard Lampert and his wife Annadru, and the late Millie and Joe Fink. Also survived by sisters Lois Zecker and her late husband Sumner and June Gordon and her husband Mel. Loving brother-in-law of Susan Salnik & Harold and Nancy Horwitz. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 1 pm. Following interment at Chevra Shas Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8 pm and will continue on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrance’s may be made to 255 St. Paul Street Condo Trust, mailed to: Specialized Housing Inc., 45 Bartlett Crescent, Brookline, MA 02446.