Obituaries

Of Brookline, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died on April 17, 2017 at age 63, after a long and brave struggle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Beloved life partner of Deborah Wanzer and loving mother of Sam Kellman-Wanzer, both of Brookline. Devoted daughter of the late Gloria and Gustave Kellman. Dear childhood friend and “sister” of Naomi Vogel . Also survived by dear friends who provided ongoing love and support throughout her life and extended illness. Marla, a Clinical Social Worker, was honored to work with many children, families, and adults over the course of her lifelong career. Funeral service at the Dana Chapel, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in the Jewish Civil Service Cemetery. Marla’s family will receive visitors in their home on Saturday 5-8 pm and Sunday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Rogerson House Day Program, 434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 www.rogersonhouse.org

Scheinin- Fred, of Framingham, formerly of Newton, on April 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Helene (Fink) Scheinin. Devoted father of Amy Scheinin and Susan Gordon. Dear grandfather of Emily and Benjamin Gordon. Loving brother of the late Leon Scheinin. Services at Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough, on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Rural Cemetery, Southborough, memorial observance will be at the home of Susan Gordon on Thursday and continuing on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Born June 2, 1946, Saul M. Ostroff of Natick lost his valiant battle with cancer on April 15, 2017. Saul was an incredibly strong man who, as an attorney, fought for his clients for over 40 years. When not in the courtroom, he could be found under the hood of a car in his driveway or repairing small engines in his workshop. Saul never met a machine or a tool he couldn’t find a use for, and may be the only lawyer in history who invited clients to his home for brake repairs.  Saul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Arlene (Seidberg) and his sons, David Phillip Ostroff and his wife Sara Jaffe of Arlington, VA, and Andrew Louis Ostroff of Brooklyn, NY. Saul was grandfather to two beautiful girls, Hannah Jaffe Ostroff and Nora Ruby Ostroff. He was a devoted son of the late Norman and Sarah Ostroff and loving brother of Judy Ostroff Litwak, and Helene Ostroff Faneuil and her husband Edward. Additionally, Saul is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  After graduating from Brookline High in 1964, Saul went on to graduate from Franklin Pierce University and The New England School of Law before joining his father’s law practice which he would eventually take over. He was a member of the Middlesex Deputy Sheriff’s Office and a Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Services will be held at the Wilson Chapel ,234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Thursday, April 20 at 11am. Burial will follow at Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, MA. Following the interment, a celebration of Saul’s life will take place at Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton St., Weston, MA from 1pm – 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.

Goorin, Allen, M.D.-70, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Newton, MA and Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on April 14, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Linda Goorin, father to Amy Fogelman and her husband Matthew, and to Laura Goorin and her fiancé Darren Critz; grandfather to Ella and Lily Fogelman and Regan Critz; brother-in-law to Roz Goorin; and relative and comrade to many more.

Family always came first for Allen.  He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with loved ones, telling stories, laughing, being on Martha’s Vineyard with Linda, and watching his granddaughters dance.But family was not his only passion.  Allen was a beloved pediatrician and pediatric oncologist to thousands of children, both healthy and sick. He was a general pediatrician at Longwood Pediatrics, where he treated babies to 20-somethings (and their parents) with his intelligence, compassion, and charm.  Allen also ran the Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) Program at The Dana Farber in Boston, caring for many children and teens with the disease over the course of his career. He was instrumental and a driving force in probably the most important Osteosarcoma study showing that adjuvant chemotherapy was effective in improving survival of Osteosarcoma patients. In the late 1970’s, the use of chemotherapy was in unchartered waters and the undertaking of a randomized study was controversial, yet necessary.  Allen’s courageous leadership helped it to happen. The results of that study have changed the treatment of this type of cancer forever and have saved countless lives.  The dramatic improvement in survival has really not been increased since.

Born in Beaver Falls, PA on April 18, 1946, Allen was the son of the late George and Ida Goorin, and  brother to the late  Stanley. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson in 1968, Pittsburgh Medical School in 1972, and did a pediatric internship in Philadelphia. He and Linda then spent two years in Fort Defiance, Arizona, working with the Navajo tribe in the Public Health Service.  He did residency at Children’s Hospital and a fellowship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Allen was a renaissance man with a quest for life.  He was fearless and self-taught in countless endeavors.  Among his many interests were: running, cycling, wind-surfing, skiing, softball (his team never won but they had the most fun, until they were asked to leave the league due to lack of talent), movies, jazz music, the Celtics, the Red Sox, and trips abroad with Linda.  He made the most delicious fruit bowls in the morning for his children.

Allen was a sweet soul, incredibly kind, and a friend to anyone who crossed his path.  To know him was to love him, and he loved you back.

Friends and family are invited to his funeral on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham followed by burial at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton.  People are welcome to visit at Amy and Matt’s home following the interment until 6:00 p.m., and also on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Donations may be in Allen’s memory to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America  — http://hdsa.org.

Ilana Virgile 17, died by suicide on Sunday, April 9th at her home in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is survived by her parents, Helene Mayer and Ken Virgile, and by her three older brothers, Noah, Joshua and Adam. She was dearly loved by her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and by all who were blessed to be her friends. Ilana was a spitfire of a young woman who knew her own mind from a young age and held strong opinions. She was hardworking, accomplished, loving, loyal and had an enormous sense of personal responsibility as well as a mischievous sense of humor. Ilana enjoyed playing lacrosse, loved Universal Studios in Orlando, TV shows Catfish, Ghost Hunters and all kinds of home improvement shows. She adored her family and her friends. The family would love to be contacted for personal visits, or simply stop by the home after 3 p.m. on Friday, April 14th. No flowers, please. Contributions in her honor can be made to Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) at medainc.org or at Samaritans at samaritanshope.org. Visiting Hours: Visiting hours are Friday, April 14 from 3 p.m. at her parents home, 91 Hill Street, Lexington, 02421

Of Sharon, on April 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. Shaker. Devoted mother of Barbara Wax (Lester) and Edith Minkin (Myles). Dear grandmother of Rabbi Seth Wax (Dr. Elisabeth Berger), Alan Wax (Kathy), and Audrey Minkin. Dear great-grandmother of Charlotte Dina Wax and Mia Eden Wax. Loving sister of the late Robert Bell and Janet Bell. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park.  Due to Passover, shiva at the home of Barbara and Lester Wax is delayed until April 19th and 20^th. Remembrances may be made to the Temple Israel Scholarship Fund.

Jo-Anne Smoller-of Newton, on April 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Seymour”Sy” Smoller. Devoted mother of Mark Smoller and his wife Jeri, and Judy Stern. Cherished grandmother of Billy Smoller and his wife Rachel,Rachel Smoller, Ian and Samuel Stern.Loving great-grandmother of Gabriel and Emma Smoller. Dear sister of the late Arlene Broude. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St.,Newton,on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will be at the residence of Mark and Jeri Smoller until 8:00pm and on Friday 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life,1200 Centre St., Roslindale 02131.

Of Newton, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on April 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Natalie R. (Stoerger). Devoted father of Mark Kaitz and his wife Carole, Robert Kaitz and his former wife Lesa Kaitz, and the late Dr. Ellen Kaitz. Cherished grandfather of Sam, Eric, Cameron, Jaime and her husband Andrew, and Jenna. Loving brother of Naomi Marcus and the late Samuel “Sonny” Kaitz, Anita Kaitz, and Miriam Goodman. Services at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, 11520 State Rd. 7, Boynton Beach, FL, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 2:15 pm. Donations in George’s memory may be made to CCI (Canine Companions) – cci.org

Of Boston, formerly of Randolph, on April 3, 2017. Beloved son of Harry and Jennie (Shultz) Jankelle. Loving brother of Alan Jankelle and Deborah Salant (David). Dear uncle of Jacob, Rebecca, Ilana, and Max. Services at the Interfaith Chapel at New Bridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Kenneth R Traub, 55, of Lexington, passed away on April 2, 2017. Devoted husband of Pamela Cohen. Loving father of Isaac. Beloved brother of Bennett Traub & his wife Linda Nusbaum and Ellyn Traub & her husband Kenney Green. A private memorial service was held Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.