Obituaries

Anne R. (Talmanson) Lerner

Age 99, of Newton, on May 8, 2015. Loving wife of the late Nathan Lerner. Beloved mother of John Lerner and his wife Linda of Newton, Leslie Lerner of Brookline and Scott Lerner of Delray Beach, FL. Dear  sister of  Benjamin Talmanson and his wife Marion and the late Bea Ganak and Ina Martel. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey Lerner and his wife Jill, Adam Lerner and his wife Stacey, Caroline Stangle and her husband Alex, April Van Dam and her husband Michael and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She leaves her special caregiver, Jemima Agyeman. Services at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., South Brookline, on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker St.,West Roxbury, a memorial observance will be at her residence till 8:00 pm and will continue on Tuesday 1-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024.

Barbara  Widett -of Newton, on May 6, 2015. Beloved wife of Gerald Rosen. Dear daughter of the late Harold and Edith Widett. Devoted mother of Amy Altman, Steven Altman and his wife Susan, David Altman and his wife Caroline. Dear sister of Joan Golub. Cherished grandmother of Max Clary and Hannah Clary, Amanda, Jack and Ryan Altman and Jessica, Lily and Abigail Altman. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at her residence until 5 p.m.; Saturday and Monday 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Barbara-Widett/Altman

Dr. Ellen Lehn – of Lexington, MA, on May 6, 2015. Beloved mother of Samuel Alexander Lehn. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, on Friday May 8, 2015 at 12:30 pm .Interment to follow at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.

Gertrude Reed-On May 4, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Michele Rose Berry- 78, of Brookline,MA passed away peacefully on May 5, 2015. Michele was born to the late Etta and Max Kushner on June 4, 1936 in Worcester, MA, where she was raised. After graduating from Classical High School in 1954 she attended the University of Michigan, majoring in Art history with a concentration in Asian art. Formerly married to David V. Berry, with whom she had two children, Jennifer and Samuel. Michele, known for her cheerful disposition and open mindedness, formed lifelong friendships with people of all ages and cultures. Always inquisitive, she was an avid traveler, reader, and culinary enthusiast. She had an impeccable eye, which was reflected in her colorful home and collection of fine art. She is survived and will be greatly missed by her loving and devoted children, daughter Jennifer, and son Sam and his fiancee Kristina Walker and granddaughter Emelia. She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Jerry Hoffman, brother and sister-in-law, David and Betty Kushner. Memorial services will be held in The Synagogue at the Community Center at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd. Dedham, MA, May 10, 2015 at 9:30 am. Following services a reception will be held in the Synagogue until 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The National Endowment for the Arts, Attn: Tony Tighe, 1100 Pennsylvania NW, Room 516, Washington, DC 20506 or The American Heart Association , 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Watertown, MA 02451.

Jeffrey Schneider

Of Sudbury, on May 4, 2015.Beloved husband of Paula Gould. Dear son of Doris Schneider and the late Morris Schneider. Devoted father of Emily Schneider and the late Michael Schneider. Dear son in law of Shirley Gould and the late Carl Gould. Loving brother of Jason Schneider and his wife Alison. Devoted brother in law of Stephen Gould and his wife Stefanie Bekenstein. Dear uncle of Adam, Sophie and Caroline, and Rachel, Jason, and Matthew. Services at Congregation B’nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Road, Sudbury on Thursday May 7, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment at Beit Olam East, Wayland. Memorial observance will be held at his residence Friday 3-5pm, Saturday 6-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute Bone Marrow Transplant Program,(Dana 2058) ,450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Sylvia R. (Dulman) Wolfe Of Canton, formerly of Randolph, on May 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Louis Wolfe. Devoted mother of Edward and Joyce Wolfe. Dear grandmother of Lex, Max, and Cassy. Loving sister of Mildred Zeprun and the late Albert and Herbert Dulman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:45 am. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Mildred Zeprun. Remembrances may be made to American Heart Association , 300 5th Ave. Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Beatrice Block, Age 98, of Brookline, on May 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Morris Block. Devoted mother of Stanley Block and his wife Beverly. Dear grandmother of Michelle Liftman and her husband Scott, and Michael Block. Loving great grandmother of Jared and Gabriel Liftman and Zoe Block. Dear sister of Ruth Kaufman. Loving aunt of Susan, Peter and Paul Kaufman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,120 Canton St., Sharon on Thursday May 7, 2015 at 10:45 am. Following interment the family will be at her residence until 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to The American Heart Assoc., 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Zabar-William, of Needham, on May 2, 2015. Dear cousin of Myra Barsky. Graveside service at the Independent Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Monday, May 4, 2015 at 11:00 am.

Herzberg-Helen (Kurtzer), of Brookline, on May 3, 2015. Beloved wife of Victor Herzberg. Dear daughter of Yuri and Emma Kurtzer. Devoted mother of Anne Herzberg and Danielle Herzberg. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, (please park on the Riverway), on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown,MA  02472.

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