Obituaries

Of Newton, on November 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Morris J. Levitt. Loving sister of the late Martha Blaustein (Ernest) and Erwin Weinberg (Sandra). Loving aunt of Marylynn Blaustein Goldhaber, Richard Blaustein, Bruce Weinberg, Scott Weinberg, Shelly Weinberg, Michael Weinberg, Jody Weinberg Troderman, Wendy Weinberg Zangari. Great-aunt of Michelle and Marc Goldhaber, Ben, Sam, Kate Weinberg, Max and Zack Troderman, Matt, Alec and Syrus Weinberg. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, SHARON, on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Marylynn Goldhaber on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening 7-9 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of The Good Shepherd, 90 Wells Ave. Newton, MA  02459.

Of Norwood, born on Aug. 13, 1932 to the late Edward and Frieda Freedman in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Braverman. Devoted mother of her son Scott Brody and his wife Donna of Dracut; son Michael Brody and his wife Lisa of Simi Valley, Calif.; and her late son Avram Brody. Devoted step-mother of her step-daughter Alison Doucette and her husband Billy of Norwood, step-son Gary Braverman and his wife Gayle of Lakeville, and her late step-son Keith Braverman and his wife Loretta of Norwood. Loving sister of Ronnie Kaster and her husband Leonard of Millis. Adoring grandmother of Samantha, Rachel, Gregory, Benjamin and Matthew Brody, and Jennifer, Samantha, Brandon, Rebecca, Joshua, Noah, Ari and the late Michael Braverman, and Vinnie DeBartolo. Marilyn will be deeply missed but forever loved and cherished by family and friends. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Shiva will be observed at the home of Alison and Billy Doucette on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), Congregation Agudas Achim – Ezrath Israel, 245 Bryant St., Malden, MA 02148, or the charity of one’s choice.

Weiner- Esther (Lowenstein), of Lauderhill, FL, formerly of Malden, on November 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Meyer Weiner. Devoted mother of Stephen M. Weiner and his husband Donald G. Cornuet, and Arthur H. Weiner and his husband Thomas Baker. Dear grandmother of Jeremiah Weiner and Rebecca Stanfel, Benjamin Weiner and Elise Barber, Miriam Szubin and Adam Szubin, Isaac Weiner and Rayna Weiner. Great-Grandmother of Andrew Stanfel, Nathan Szubin, Micah Szubin, Dov Weiner, Josiah Szubin, Efraim Weinbarber, and Ezra Weiner. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:30 am. Following interment at the Lebanon Tiferet Shalom Cemetery, Peabody, memorial observance will be at the home of Stephen M. Weiner and Donald G. Cornuet on Tuesday 4-9 pm and Wednesday 12-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY , 10023 (metopera.org)

SELKOVITS, Larry And Shelley Selkovits, of Cambridge, MA, died on October 19, 2016 and November 6, 2016 respectively, after 56 years of marriage. They are survived by their son David and his wife Sarah of Boston and Larry’s sister Myrna Zelenitz of Pittsburgh, PA. Larry will be interred next to his wife at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Marcel Suliteanu-of Boston, November 8, 2016.Beloved husband of the late Hana (Leichman) Suliteanu. Devoted father of Serigu. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Private graveside service will be held at The Zviller Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury.

Age 88, of Newton, died peacefully at her home, on November 8, 2016. Born in Boston on September 27, 1928 she grew up in Brookline, MA and was a graduate of Brookline High School. She went on to become a legal secretary and later became a homemaker and devoted her life to raising a loving family. While at home she decided to put her time into supporting youth athletics in Newton. She became the founding member of Newton Youth Soccer League and The Newton Girls Soccer League,which to this day still brings joy to thousands of young athletes.Beloved and devoted wife for 55 years of the late Harold Chalfin. Beloved sister of the late Faye Alberts and the late Joseph Kramer.  Devoted mother of April Chalfin and her husband, Preston Dortch of Lee MA, Mark Chalfin and his wife Beth of Palos Verdes, CA, and Beth Ravech and her husband Bruce of Needham, MA.  She was a proud and loving nana to five grandchildren: Jared and Alexa Ravech, Timmy Dortch, and Lila and Sadie Chalfin. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 9:30am. Interment immediately following at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.Memorial observance at the home of Beth and Bruce Ravech, Needham, MA immediately after services until 4:30 pm, and continuing Saturday evening 7pm-9pm and Sunday 11am-2pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston MA 02241-7005.
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David P. Frank-of Boston, on November 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Nancy (Miller). Devoted father of Diane, and Michael and his wife Melanie. Dear grandfather of Asher and Gavin. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Tribute Giving, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.(617-667-7330) www.goo.gl/uqe8kx

Kenneth Selig-of  Providence, RI, on November 9, 2016. Loving companion of Cherie Colindres. Dear son of  Janet (Frank) Salvaggio and her husband Anthony. Devoted father of Laura Selig. Dear brother of  Robert Selig and Marcia Selig. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:00am.

Oksman- Regina ( Fajngold),  of Aventura, FL, on November 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Oksman. Devoted mother of Sam Oksman, Nellie Chayoun and the late Henry Oksman. Dear grandmother of Five grandchildren and Seven Great-grandchildren. Graveside service at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nellie Chayoun through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Layla Coltraine Hall- Age 31, of Boston,formerly of San Francisco, November 6, 2016.Dear daughter of Shoshana. Wife of Karam Saddique. Devoted mother of Lana.Dear sister of Sophia  and Lauren.Graveside Service at Hebrew Cemetery,Mill Valley,CA.