Obituaries

Sara Kaplan of Newton, MA, on February 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Kaplan, MD. Devoted mother of Alice and Fred Rapkin, Robert and Karin Kaplan, Diane Kaplan and the late Carol Boneh. Dear Grandmother of Sharon and Anjan Nath, Heather Davis, Amy and Jamie Marques, Michelle and Eric Rapkin-Gallant, Galia Boneh, Veronica Kaplan, Vivien Kaplan, Rebeka Zempel and Guthrie Zempel. Great-grandmother of Leah, Alex and Brayden Nath, Tyler Davis, Jordan, Carter and Paxton Marques, Maayan Iddrisu and Aviv Boneh-Iddrisu. Services are private. Remembrances may be made to ORT America, PO Box 920780, Needham, MA 02492.

Frederic “Rick” Adelson- Of Wellesley, formerly of Newton, on January 28, Frederic “Rick” 2017. Dear son of Henriette (Krozen) Adelson and the late Melvin Adelson. Loving brother of Merle Adelson and her partner Paul Freedman. Also survived by his very close friend, Alan Singer. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park , 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Arthur Cohen of Newton, MA died peacefully at home, on January 31, 2017 at the age of 75 surrounded by his family. Arthur is survived by his wife and best friend, Debbie Tolkoff Cohen, his daughters Jill Medynski and Jennifer Drucker, his son-in-law Roman Medynski, and his granddaughters Izabelle and Natalie Medynski and Vivienne and Charlize Drucker.

Arthur was born in the Bronx and raised in New Rochelle, New York. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1964.

Arthur’s legacy is his family, close friends, and his contributions to architecture and his community. As a talented architect, Arthur’s experience was both broad and substantial, and his dedication to the profession was extraordinary. Arthur began his career at Benjamin Thompson, FAIA and went on to become a founding partner of ARC/ Architectural Resources Cambridge in 1969. Arthur’s passion for modern, elegant design combined with his exceptional interest in cutting-edge technology, allowed him to create environments that promote innovation, creativity, and intellectual exploration.

For over four decades, Arthur’s work was nationally recognized for design and planning concepts that continue to push the envelope of life science facilities. Most notably, he held the leadership role for the award-winning New Research Building at Harvard Medical School, the largest completed building in both ARC’s and Harvard’s histories at the time. To this day, scientists and researchers working in Arthur’s buildings work collaboratively to pursue a greater understanding of, and treatments for a wide array of disorders including Alzheimer’s, Gaucher’s disease, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Arthur remained dedicated to serving the interests of his profession through leadership positions for the Boston Society of Architects and his involvement with the American Institute of Architects. He contributed to the development of industry standards, new publications and a wide variety of initiatives and committees. He was a member of the Boston Society of Architects’ Board, a member of ArchitectureBoston magazine’s first Editorial Board, United States Green Building Council, as a LEED Accredited Professional, and served as the Chairman of the Design Review Committee for the City of Newton. He served as a board member of Temple Shalom and is a past president of Newton Squash and Tennis Club. Through his professional and community involvement, Arthur strove to elevate the public dialogue on the design process as a way of demonstrating the importance and value of architecture that is thoughtfully conceived and implemented.

His intelligence, talent, and leadership skills earned him the highest respect among his peers, both locally and nationally. In 2008 he was elected to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects, one of the highest honors for an individual’s contributions to both architecture and society.

Arthur’s kindness touched many in his lifetime. He will be remembered for his unwavering ethics, insatiable appetite for learning, passion for tennis and youthful spirit. His love for his family was his greatest accomplishment and his memory will live on in their hearts.

In honor of his valiant two year battle against cancer, we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Boston Children’s Hospital in memory of Arthur Cohen. Contributions can be made online at www.bostonchildrens.org/givenow or checks made payable to: Boston Children’s Hospital can be mailed to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301, or The Open Your Eyes Fund, Checks made payable to: Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 3^rd at 11:30AM, Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA. Memorial observance will be held after the service at Temple Shalom and continue on Saturday from 5-8 pm at the Cohen residence with a minyan service at 6 pm.

Barbara Perlman – of Dedham, on January 29, 2017. Beloved mother of Rabbi Jay Perlman and his wife, Emily; Josh Perlman and his wife, Carol; Liza Liolios and her husband, Dave; and Gabby Abrams and her husband, Josh. Cherished grandmother of Liana and Jonah, Jack and Tyler, Noah and Samantha, and Chase and Logan. Dear sister of Claire Silverman and her late husband, Joe. Services will be private. Family and friends are welcome to visit at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham,on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 4:30-9:00pm, and continuing at the home of Gabby and Josh Abrams on Friday 2-5pm, Saturday 6-9pm, and Sunday 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, www.Joslin.org.

Leeder-Beatrice “Bebe” (Slatin) of Dedham, formerly of Newtonville and Old Orchard Beach, Maine on January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold Leeder. Devoted mother of Bryna Leeder and her husband, Bill Margolin, of Randolph, Larry Leeder and his wife, Rachel, of East Norwalk, CT, and Rochelle Leeder and her lifelong partner, Ned McSherry, of Conway, NH. Dear grandmother of Sara and Todd Bonin, Jonathan Leeder, and Aaron and Ali Leeder. Adoring great grandmother of Jonah and Theo Bonin and Vivienne Leeder. Loving sister of Sylvia Pincus and her husband, Seymour, and the late Harry Slatin.  Beatrice was a lifelong educator who taught in Newton and Watertown Public Schools. She was honored in 1991 by the National Conference of Christians and Jews with the “Good Neighbor Award” for her extensive volunteer efforts at Watertown High School and the Waltham Family School. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following interment in Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, Memorial Observance will be held in the Interfaith Chapel at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA until 3 pm and again from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Memorial Observance will continue through Tuesday from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. at her Newton residence. Donations in her memory may be made to Friends of the Waltham Family School, Inc., 510 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453 or to a charity of your choice.

Jack Schuster, 86, of Port Saint Lucie, FL and West Harwich, died peacefully in FL on January 28, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Siegel) Schuster, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage, devoted father of Neal and Doug, loving grandfather of Kimberly and Kaitlin, and dear brother of Shirley Neufeld and the late Frances Urban and Philip Schuster.

Born in New York City, NY, Jack was a graduate of City College of New York in 1952. He was drafted into the United States Army and served at Port of Whittier in Alaska. After being honorably discharged from military service, he started work as a CPA at a small New York firm. Jack later became a Tax Partner at the big accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers in their New York office. In addition to his work, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, skiing, and the stock market.

Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland. Memorial observance at the home of Neal and Mei Schuster on Tuesday evening and Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, Jack’s family suggests donations to the American Lung Association or having a tree planted in Israel.

Myrna Leppo of Los Angeles, CA., formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, on January 14, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s, passed away surrounded by her loving family in Los Angeles. An exceptionally devoted loving Mother to Elise Leppo of Los Angeles, David Leppo of Laguna and Stacy and Rick Bieber of Los Angeles, an extraordinary and proud “Mimi” to Jordan, Gabriel, Jezibella and Benjamin, and an undeniably perfect wife to her late husband, Earl. Myrna inspired all who knew her by maintaining her beauty, elegance and dignity until her final breath.Services in The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon,on Monday, February 6,2017  at 10:00 am.Immediately following services family and friends are invited to the home of Rick and Ruth Gomolka until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of Sympathy in Myrna’s memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, www.michaeljfox.org.

of Newton, on January 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Kopeloff) Silverman. Devoted father of Peter Silverman and Elana Caspi (Sender Gluch). Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 10:00 am.

of Chestnut Hill, died peacefully on January 26, 2017. Arlene graduated from Boston University in 1966 and received a master’s degree in environmental studies at the University of Rochester in 1982. She worked in public relations for 25 years at Dakota Software Company in Pittsford, NY. She was chairperson for the Pittsford, NY environmental board and President of the PTSA high school in Pittsford, NY. Before moving to Pittsford, Arlene taught second grade in Ridgewood, NJ and at the Ethical Culture School in New York City. Arlene loved cooking, entertaining, swimming, cross country skiing, writing poems and most of all spending time with her family. She was devoted to her husband, Kenneth H. Davidson, M.D., a cardiologist at Rochester General Hospital for 38 years and married for 50 years. She is also survived by her beloved two children, Laurie Davidson Medvinsky and her husband Larry, and Eric Davidson, M.D. and his wife Kelly; her four magnificent grandchildren, Zachary and Samantha Medvinsky, and Emma and Henry Davidson; and her sister and brother-in-law, Helene and David Bailen. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, (parking on the Riverway), Boston, Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Following interment in Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, memorial observance will be held at the home of Eric and Kelly Davidson until 8 pm and Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The family requests that donations in her memory be made to the Eric Winer, M.D. Research Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Goldenberg- Elaine (Braver), of Waltham, formerly of Newton, on January 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Martin Goldenberg. Devoted mother of Barry Goldenberg and his wife Jill of New Rochelle, NY, Judy Goldberg and her husband Brett of Somerville, MA, and Lori Goldenberg and her partner Mardi Kidwell of Newburyport, MA. Dear grandmother of Mitchell, Melissa and Elise Goldenberg. Loving sister of the late Sylvia Hausman and Martin Braver. Elaine was active in Women’s American ORT, Hadassah and Temple Reyim Sisterhood while raising her children.  After her husbands passing in 1997 she volunteered for the Friends of Dana-Farber and served as a member of the board.  Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, Newton, on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence; 35 Crescent St., Apt. 507, Waltham, MA, 02453,Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 1-4, 6:30-9 pm with evening minyan at 7:30 pm.  Remembrances may be made to:   Friends of Dana-Farber, 450 Brookline Ave SW120, Boston, MA 02215 directed towards The Martin + Elaine Goldenberg Fund.