Obituaries

Judge Irving Spielman
On February 26, 2015, Judge Irving “Brad” Spielman; beloved father of Howard Spielman, Steven Spielman, and the late Edward Spielman; adored father-in-law of Denise Spielman, Susan Spielman, and Elizabeth Taieb; cherished brother of Evelyn (late Harold) Guttenberg, and Sheila (Morty) Blaivis; loving grandfather of Sara, Julia, and Matthew Spielman.Funeral services and interment will be held in  Columbia, MD on Sunday, March 1.In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be sent to Edward A. Spielman Scholarship Fund, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn College Foundation, 2900 Bedford Ave., Ingersoll Hall, Room 1122, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Adam R. Miller of Sharon, formerly of Newton, on February 19, 2015. Cherished son of Leslie (Ross) Miller and the late Roy B. Miller. Stepson of Warren Abramson. Loving brother of Todd Miller. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Due to the outpouring of support to Adam’s family, and  because of limited parking, we suggest that you share transportation to the temple.  Following interment at Beth El Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, the family will return to Temple Beth Avodah until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Adam “Bubba” Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Camp Avoda Development office, 35 Waterfall Drive, Suite J, Canton, MA 02021. www.campavoda.org. Adam was on the board of directors and  coached  NAA basketball, and was a board member and coach of Newton East Little League for more than 10 years. He attended Camp Avoda for 21 summers, where he was a counselor, administrator, and program director. He taught children with special needs at the Gifford School and at Reads Collaborative.

Morris-F. Robert, of Holliston, formerly of Tucson, Arizona, on February 21, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Handman) Morris. Devoted father of Lindsey Morris and his wife Brenda of Holliston and the late Melody Ball of Tucson, Arizona. Dear grandfather of Mary Ball and her husband Tito Ramirez, Andrea and Rachel Morris and great-grandfather of Cecilia Lopez, Robert Lopez and Michael Ramirez. Loving brother of the late Geraldine Felcher and Stanley Morris. A memorial service will be held at the home of Lindsey and Brenda Morris on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 7 pm. Memorial observance will continue Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA  02284, or to Grand Lodge of MA AF & AM, Brotherhood Fund, 186 Tremont St., Boston, MA  02111. Morris was a member of Marion McDaniel Lodge #56, F &AM, Builders Lodge #60, F & AM, Tucson, Arizona, and a member of Perfection Lodge AF & AM, Framingham, MA.

of Milton, formerly of Randolph, on February 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Blossom (Cutler) Glassman. Devoted father of Carole Merlino of Plymouth and Deborah Leussler and her husband David of Millis. Cherished grandfather of Brittany Bosworth and her husband Josh, Emily and Ashley Merlino, Maxwell and Nathan Leussler. Great-grandfather of Ameliyia Bosworth. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 1 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be held at his residence Tuesday until 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 & 6-8 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Berkman, Richard Lucien (“Dick”) of Newton, passed away peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease on Friday, February 20, 2015, at age 69. For 47 years, Dick was the beloved husband of Patience Bennett Berkman. He was the devoted father of Rabbi Jethro Berkman and his wife, Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman, Julia Berkman, and Tobias Berkman and his fiancée, Anne Olinick; cherished grandfather of Gavriel, Amiel, and Edan Berkman; dear brother of Arnold Berkman and his wife, Claire Fleet Berkman;  devoted son of the late Marion and Henry Berkman, and fond cousin and uncle to many.

A memorial service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at  Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton. Following interment, memorial observance (shiva) will be at Patience Berkman’s residence:  24 Billings Park, Newton, until 6 pm. Additional memorial observance will be at two locations:  24 Billings Park on  February 24, from 9 – 11 am & 4 – 8 pm, and also on  February 25, from 7 – 9 pm; and at the home of Rabbis Jethro Berkman and Audrey Marcus Berkman, 183 Melrose Street, Newton, on  February 25,  from 7 – 9 am and  on February 26, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.

Richard was a retired partner at Hale and Dorr in Boston (now Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr) where he practiced law for 30 years, and a graduate of Oberlin College and Harvard Law School. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Dick’s name to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org/donate) or Temple Israel (http://www.tisrael.org/Giving.asp).

Gilman- Dorothy (Miller) of Milton, formerly of Sharon, on February 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Herman “Hank” Gilman. Devoted mother of Pamela Gilman and Richard Diamond, and Randy and Linda Gilman. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Michael. Loving sister of Gertrude Lasden and the late Philip Miller. Services in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will begin in the function room at Fuller Village, 1372 Brush Hill Rd. Milton until 5 pm and then until 8:30 pm in her private residence at Fuller Village. Memorial observance will continue on Monday and Tuesday, 2-5, 7-9 pm at the home of Pamela Gilman and Richard Diamond. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Nitkin-Paul, of Newton, on February 17, 2015. Beloved husband of Mindy (Reiss) Nitkin. Devoted father of Benjamin and Evan. Loving brother of William Nitkin. Uncle of Ross Nitkin. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be at his residence, Saturday 6-9 pm, Sunday Noon-4 pm and 6-9 pm, Mon and Tuesday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Shalom of Newton, 175Temple St. Newton, MA  02465 or Bikeandbuild.org to support Ben Nitkin and Helen Hutchens fundraising efforts or Heifer International.

of Plymouth, N.H. formerly of Boston, in Palm Harbor, FL on February 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Marvin C. Lewis.

Arrangements incomplete at this time.

Goldman, Alma J. (Shoolman) Of Chestnut Hill, on February 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Morris Goldman. Devoted mother of Louise Grossman and her husband Michael. Dear grandmother of Emily S. Grossman. Loving sister of Lois Strome. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre, on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Louise and Michael Grossman on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to The National Council of Jewish Women, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10115

Apelbaum-Sylvia (Ratner) of Waban, on February 14, 2015. Beloved wife of Joseph Apelbaum. Devoted mother of Hillary Heyl and Diane Hoffman. Loving sister of Ruth Blinder and the late Natalie Ziplow. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will return to Temple Reyim. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA  02472.