Obituaries

of Back Bay, formerly of Newton and Brookline, passed away in his home after a valiant and courageous battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme brain cancer, on December 5, 2014.  Beloved husband of Susan (Zelin) Shief with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Devoted father of Jordana Shief Needle and her husband Jarrod, and Rena. Adoring grandfather of Mia and Alessandro. Loving brother of Freyda Horwitz. Dear son-in-law of Frances Zelin and son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Cohen) Shief.  Berril will be remembered by so many loving and dear friends as a person who was good and loyal, generous and kind, and always willing to help others. He was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Brandeis University, and the Boston College School of Law. Berril was the longtime owner of the Beacon Supermarket in Brookline, an attorney, and president and owner of Shief Realty. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Brookline Chamber of Commerce, and was a past-president of the Longwood Neighborhood Association. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking on the Riverway), on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10:30 am.  Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at his residence Monday until 7 pm and Tuesday 2-7 pm.

Potischman-Bernard of  Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Framingham and Mashpee, MA, on December 1, 2014.Beloved husband of Rhoda (Proman) Potischman. Devoted father of Lisa Bellin and her husband Jeffrey, Lauren Kracoff and her husband Gary, and Karen Wise and her husband Andrew. Dear grandfather of Daniel Bellin and his wife Ashira, Deborah Bellin, Brian Kracoff, Jennifer Kracoff and her fiancé Jeremy Berk, Stephanie, Peter and Julie Wise. Loving brother of Richard Potischman and his wife Esther, Edward Potischman and his wife Norma, Ernest Potischman and his wife Roz. Dear brother in law of Anita Cohen and her husband Kenny, and Phyllis Rosenblum. Services at Wilson Chapel (on the campus of Hebrew College ) 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:30 am  Following interment at Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of  Lauren and Gary Kracoff , Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 1-3 pm. Memorial observance will resume Sunday 1-5 pm at the home of Lisa and Jeff Bellin. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA  01701 or to the temple or charity of your choice.

KELFER, Robert, DMD, of Boca Raton, FL and Wellesley, MA. Former husband of Phyllis (Golditch) Kelfer Binder. Devoted father of Linda Goldmark and her husband Robert, Michael Kelfer and his wife Marie, and Melanie Kelfer and David Spiegel. Dear grandfather of Alexa Reubens, Holly, Jenna and Riley Kelfer. Loving brother of Larry Kelfer and Ron Powers,  Elaine Kelfer and Margaretha Kloos. Also survived by his loving companion, Connie Prescott (aka – the “Greek Princess’).

Robert was full of love and kindness to all those he encountered. He was a graduate of BU and Tufts Dental School, where he dedicated 20 years teaching students whom he loved to mentor. He was a Periodontist in both Newton and Mattapan, where he offered dental help to those in need. He was an avid tennis player, boater, and investor, but most of all, his passion was to make people laugh. 

Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Melanie Kelfer and David Spiegel until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. 

Elizabeth N. ( Coen) Hill -Of Swampscott, formerly of Marblehead, on November 27, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Allen Hill. Devoted mother of Leslie Soble Needleman and her husband Dr. Howard Needleman, Jane Hill and her husband Dr. James Kelly. Dear grandmother of David Soble, Julie Bowers and her fiancé Daniel Friel, and Alex Kelly. Cherished great grandmother of Brandon Bowers. Loving sister of the late Lloyd Coen and Florence Schwab. Services private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to The MFA Fund at The Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

 Shirley Martin Dana, age 90,on November 25, 2014 in Boca Raton, FL.  She is survived by her husband, Malcolm L. Dana.  Mal and Shirley were residents of Newton, MA before moving to Florida nearly 25 years ago.  Shirley is also survived by her four children: Richard Dana and his wife Jackie, Carol Freedman and Michael Manes, Peter Dana and his wife Virginia, and Jonathan Dana and his wife Mary. She is the loving grandmother of Jesse and Jenn, Greg and Tamar, Mathew and Rebecca, Andrew, Mandy and Lucy. She is survived by her brother Elihu and his wife Joanne Martin as well as many nieces and nephews.  Shirley will be missed by her family. She lived a long, wonderful life and those who survive her are blessed with great memories. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 10:45 am. Donations may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 1625 South Congress Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33445.

of Weston and Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Waltham, on November 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Natalie “Nessie” (Kaplan) Baron. Devoted father of Audrey Kennen and her husband Steven and James Baron and his wife Andrea. Dear grandfather of Joshua, Michaela and Jared. Loving brother of Jack Baron and his wife Beverly, Charlotte Klieman, and the late Gloria Krigest and Ina Moses. Services at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard Street, Waltham, on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at the home of Jim and Andrea Baron, Tuesday until 8 pm and Wednesday 3-8 pm. Memorial observance will continue on Sunday at the home of Audrey and Steven Kennen from 3-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Israel.  Herb was a member of Garden City Lodge, AF & AM.

of Newton Centre, on November 22, 2014 at age 92. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte (Serbin) Cohen. Longtime companion of Elinor Righter. Devoted father of Linda Cohen and Fredric and Susan Cohen. Loving grandfather of Michael and Mara Cohen, Cindi and Greg Samuels, and Carly Cohen. Cherished great-grandfather of Harper, Reese, and Emilee. Dear brother of Norman and Sheila Cohen, Shirley and the late Bertram Cohen, and the late Benson Cohen. Proudly served with the 597th Signal Air Warning Battalion of the U.S. Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, November 24, 2014 at 1:45 pm.  Memorial observance at the home of Fredric and Susan Cohen, Monday following the service until 8 pm, Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm, and Wednesday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

KAPLAN-Samuel, MD, of Newton, on November 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Sara (Kreiness) Kaplan. Devoted father of Alice and Fred Rapkin, Robert and Karin Kaplan, Diane Kaplan, and the late Carol Boneh. Dear Grandfather of Sharon and Anjan Nath, Heather and Charlie Davis, Amy and Jaime Marques, Michelle and Eric Rapkin-Gallant, Galia Boneh, Veronica Kaplan, Vivien Kaplan, Rebeka Zempel and Guthrie Zempel. Great-grandfather of Leah, Alex and Brayden Nath, Tyler Davis, Jordan and Carter Marques, Maayan and Aviv Saaka. Services are private. Remembrances may be made to ORT America, PO Box 920780, Needham, MA  02492.

Age 93, of Newton, on November 13, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Alberta H. (Friedman) Sugarman. Dear son of the late Robert and Jennie (Rudis) Sugarman. Loving brother of Shirley Wolpert and the late Blossom Roodin. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Dr. Sugarman was a magna cum laude graduate of Classical High School in Providence, RI, an honors graduate of Brown University, and earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine.  He was a surgeon and clinical professor of surgery for more than 40 years at Tufts Medical Center. He was also a clinical professor of surgery at Boston University School of Medicine.  Dr. Sugarman served with the 317th TAC Hospital in Germany during the Korean Conflict. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014 at 12:00 noon.  Donations in his memory may be made to Tufts Medical Center, c/o Development Office, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.

Joan R. Weinstein (Schlosberg), of Dedham, formerly of Newton and Brookline, on November 15,2014. Beloved wife of Bob Weinstein. Devoted mother of Louis Weinstein and his wife Anne (Chana), and Sarah Falber. Dear grandmother of Leah, Rafi, Akiva and Kayla Weinstein, and Harry, Zach, and Seth Falber. Loving sister of Hope Shir and her husband Phil and Barbara Goldberg and her husband Herb. Dear sister in law of Charles and Howard Weinstein. Also survived by loving nieces and their spouses and children. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014  at 11:00 am. Interment at Or Emet Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will commence Wednesday evening at the home of Sarah Falber from 7-9 pm, and will continue Thursday 3-5 pm at NewBridge on The Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation, 355 Lexington Ave., 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017,  American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305 or  Juvenile Diabetes Association, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004.