Obituaries

Myrna Alpert-of Framingham, formerly of Lexington, died on November 5, 2016.  Beloved wife of Irwin Alpert.  Loving mother of Lisa, Daniel, Gary and wife Carla Alpert, grandmother of Rebekah and Joshua Alpert, and sister of Dr. Elliott Richelson.  She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, Dr. Harry and Helen (Dame) Richelson of Waltham.  Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road/Route 126, Wayland, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:00 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA, 02421.  Memorial observance will be private.

Harold “Hutch” Koritz-Of Dedham formerly of Brookline, on November 5, 2016.Beloved husband of  Sylvia (Zuckerman) Koritz. Devoted father of Carla Koritz , and Allen Koritz and the late Karen Koritz.Dear grandfather of Sarah Patry.Loving brother of  Gilda Slifka and her late husband Alfred ,and the late Marvin Koritz,Harris Koritz and his wife Patricia, and the late Seymour Koritz and Helen Koritz.Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. ,Brookline  on Monday ,November 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be held at the home of Hillary and Mark Price until 8:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund,34 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(CureAlz.org)

Holland- Irwin H., CPA, Age 79, of Brockton, on November 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Bernice (Krasnow) Holland. Devoted father of Craig Holland, Neil Holland, and Lisa Rousseau. Dear grandfather of Ariel Holland and Shelby Rousseau. Loving brother of Lynn Frank. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave. Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.

Donald L. Jacobson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in Bal Harbour, Florida on November 4^th, 2016.  He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin and Anna Jacobson.  Donald was educated in Boston and New Hampshire and went on to serve in World War II as a paratrooper in the 101^st Airborne Division where he was awarded the Purple Heart and other metals of valor.

In 1948, he married his wife Lola Gordon Jacobson and shared 68 years of marriage together.

Donald served as vice president of Maurice Gordon and Sons in Massachusetts, a residential and commercial real estate company.  He later expanded the business as President of Jacobson Toccin Properties in South Florida.

While in Boston, Donald was a member of the Euclid Lodge of Massachusetts, a Shriner and avid golfer at Pinebrook and Blue Hills Country Clubs.  In Miami, he served as president of Westview Country Club.

Donald, along with his wife Lola, have been recognized as leading philanthropists in the South Florida and Boston communities dedicating themselves to various charities and organizations close to their hearts.  He was a Founder and Society Member at Mount Sinai Hospital.  He was also a Founder of Baptist Hospital where he recently supported the new Miami Cancer Institute.  Donald was a member of the University of Miami’s prestigious George E. Merrick Society and a major supporter and fundraiser for the Diabetes Research Institute where he served on the Board of Governors.   He served, along with his wife Lola, as honorary chairman for the health crisis network in 1998 and raised funds for the Community Alliance against AIDS. He was a Founder of Children’s Resources and a Platinum Angel for the Jackson Memorial Foundation.  He supported the Humane Society, The Miami City Ballet, The Florida Grand Opera, Miami Jewish Federation, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Vizcaya, Douglas Gardens and Temple Beth Sholom.

After two of Donald’s grandchildren were born premature in Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Unit, he became a major benefactor for Project Newborn with the “Lola and Donald Jacobson Family Hall of Honor” dedicated in their names.

Most recently, they have been honored by and proud to support the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program and have provided college scholarships to at-risk girls in the South Florida community.

Donald was definitely a family man.  His wife, children and grandchildren were most important to him.  His joy in life was to be with family and to share special moments with those he loved most.  He is survived by his beloved wife Lola; his children Ferne and Danny Toccin and Peter and Madeleine Jacobson; and grandchildren Marisa Toccin Lucas and Hal Lucas, Brian and Kelley Jacobson, David Jacobson and Michael and Alexandra Toccin.

Services and interment are private.

Donations in Donald’s memory can be made to Project Newborn at Jackson Memorial Hospital or the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.  A scholarship will be made in his name (305-371-3330).

Of Lexington, on November 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Paulette E. (Wiland) Binder. Devoted father of Malka Berndt and her husband Nathan, Deborah O’Neill and her husband Dan. Adored grandfather of Connor, Lily, Aidan O’Neill, and Edie Berndt Brother of Robert and Helena. Brother in Law of Marlene Heroux. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:00 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Immediate family only at his residence following interment.  Memorial observance will begin at his residence Monday 6-9 pm, and will continue  Tuesday and Wednesday 6-9 pm. Evening Minyan at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA  02062.

Age 65, of Lincoln, on November 3, 2016. Devoted father of Evan and Alyssa Krentzel. Beloved son of Charlotte and the late Theodore Krentzel. Loving brother of Lee Forgosh. Also survived by his “sweetheart” Celeste LeMieux. Computer information technology was Alan’s field and his passion was practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, and Mindfulness for over 20 years. Services at Congregation Beth-El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, South Beech St., Manchester, NH at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Charlotte Krentzel, Saturday evening from 6-8 pm with a Minyan service at 7 pm and at the home of Alyssa and Evan Krentzel, Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to Cong. Beth El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776, HandReach, 49 Red Brook Rd., East Falmouth, MA 02536 – www.handreach.org, Stand Up For Kids, 83 Walton St., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303 – www.standupforkids.org, or a charity of choice.

Yvette “Sis” Dine- of Wellesley, on November 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Philip Dine, who passed away this past July after 72 years of marriage.Beloved mother of Robert, Susan, and Harry Dine and his wife Sandy. Dear grandmother of Olivia and Nicky Dine. Dear sister of  Alan Goldstein and his wife Vivian. Services are private. After graduation from high school in Newton, Sis attended Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa upon graduation. Sis was also an avid sports fan (she loved watching the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics) and athlete. Golf was her passion, a 19 time winner of the women’s golf championship at Pine Brook Country Club. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. jimmyfund.org

Of Newton, on October 31, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Reba (Farbman) Katz. Devoted father of Devi Stern and her husband Martin Stern of Chicago, Naomi Katz Mintz and her husband Rabbi Lewis Mintz of Acton, and Jonathan Katz and his wife Norah Wylie of Newton. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Sarah and Rachel Stern, David Mintz, and Rebecca, Daniel, and Michael Katz, and ecstatic great-grandfather of Ella Smith and Nadav Mintz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance at Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville Avenue on November 2nd from 5:00-7:00 PM, at 16 Cross Street in Newton on November 6th from 3-5PM and at 43 Arlington Street in Acton on November 3rd, 6th and 7th from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to B’nai Zion Foundation (bnaizion.org) or VNA Hospice & Palliative Care (vnacare.org)

Reba Cuker-Levine(Dudelson)-Age 102,of  Natick, formerly of Brookline,on October 29, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Isaac Cuker and Henry Levine.Dear sister of the late David and Ellis Dudelson. Graveside services are private.