Obituaries

Katz-Samuel H., of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Brockton, MA, on May 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Tatelbaum) Katz and the late Shirley (Bernstein) Katz and dear friend of Joan Musen. Devoted father of Joani Katz and Arthur Aframe, Debbie and Jeff Mann, and Susan and Jon Held. Dear grandfather of Beth Klein, Arnon Klein, Andy Mann and Hillary Mann, Lauren Cohen and Ofer Cohen, David Held. Great-grandfather of Zachary and Jake Klein, Harley Mann and Hunter Cohen. Loving brother of the late Abraham Katz. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St. Brockton, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Brockton, memorial observance will be at the home of Joani Katz and Arthur Aframe, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday, 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Jewish Committee, or Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St. Boston, MA 02110. Sam was a decorated veteran of World War II. Along with his wife Edith and brother in law, Matthew Tatelbaum, he was co-founder and president of Mars Bargainland, a regional retail discount chain. He was committed to his community, charities and most of all his family.

of Framingham, on May 3, 2014. Loving wife of Barry Needalman. Devoted mother of Mia (Adam) Kirschner-Egelberg and Abby (Chris) Kirschner Schnaars. Cherished grandmother of Jake and Matt Egelberg. Dear sister of Janet (Stewart) Becker. Also survived by many family and friends.  Funeral services to be held at The Wilson Chapel on the campus of Hebrew College, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, May 6th at 11am. Burial will follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland. Family will receive friends at the Kirschner-Needalman residence Tuesday until 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 12-3 pm and 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the New England Wild Flower Society, 180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham, MA 01701-2699 – www.newenglandwild.org

Bloom-Hyman L., M.D., of Milton, on May 1, 2014. For 70 years, the beloved husband of Gloria Irene (Apt) Bloom. Devoted father of Richard Warren Bloom and his wife Nancy Cay Bloom, and Donald Howard Bloom. Loving brother of Gertrude Bengin and Melvin Bloom. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 10:45 am. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Dr. Bloom practiced Medicine in Dorchester, Mattapan and Stoughton for many years.

Claire Moskowitz-Of Brighton, formerly of  Manhattan and Queens, on April 30, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Devoted mother of Barbara Moss and her husband Edward Griffith. Dear grandmother of Joshua Louis Moss and his wife Melissa, Ayesha Cammaerts  and Gabriel Malseptic. Dear great grandmother of Shira Eden Moss.Graveside services at Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Staten Island, NY, on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 11:30 am.

Brown-Joanne (Franklyn), Age 57, of Natick, on April 30, 2014. She leaves behind her son, Joshua Brown; her life partner, Kevin Peetz; her father, Michael Franklyn; sister Jill Franklyn; sister in Law, Carolyn Kaliski; a sister in California, as well as many friends from coast to coast. She was the loving niece of several aunts and uncles. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, on Friday, May 2 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at her residence, Friday until 6 pm and Saturday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or to Brain Science Foundation, 148 Linden Street, Suite 303, Wellesley, MA  02482.

WORCESTER – Sylvia (Fleitman) Srebnick, 77, of 14 Franconia St. was stricken ill and died suddenly at St. Vincents Hospital on Sunday April 27th.

She leaves her husband of 44 years, Norman Srebnick; a son, Stephen Srebnick of Rutland, daughters, Julie wife of Richard Holy of worcester, Lisa Mizrachi of Sharon ,Step daughter Pamela Srebnick of Auburn and Sarah Depke of Tuscon, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her brother, Harvey Fleitman, her sister, Rita Wiener and by her son, Laurence Srebnick.

She was born in Boston, a daughter of John and Rose (Grossman) Fleitman and lived in Worcester for 44 years.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 2.00 PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 2ND IN YESHIVA ACHEI TIMIMIM, 22 NEWTON AVE. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK- RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in Worcester Hebew Cemetery in Auburn.

A memorial observance will be held THROUGH Friday afternoon, May 2nd at her residence at 14 Francinia St. ,Worcester

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice –

Helen (Kroch)Bernfeld, Of Dedham, formerly of Westwood, on April 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Peter H.W. Bernfeld. Devoted mother of Mark Bernfeld and his wife Linda, and the late Michele Bernfeld. Dear grandmother of Rachel and Daniel Bernfeld. Loving sister of the late Henry and Horace Kroch. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Natick, on Friday, May 2 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Lawrence E. Katz,  of Newton, on April 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Stephanie Westenkatz. Devoted father of Samuel Westen Katz and his fiancé Kate, and Jonah Isaac Katz and his wife Jodie Rose. Dear grandfather of Charlie Traveler Katz and Ezra Nat Katz. Loving brother of Marian Ellen Katz and Henry Katz. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel,1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.),West Newton,on Thursday,May 1,2014 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be at his residence Thursday  7:00-9:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to World Fellowship Center, PO Box 2280, Conway, NH 03818.

Gould, Carol Ann Passed away on April 26, 2014, after a courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia. Born in Amarillo, Texas on June 15, 1941, she is survived by her loving partner Boris Kanieff of Waltham, MA, mother of Lloyd (Christy Transier) Gould of Key West, FL, Melanie (Adrian Pembroke) Gould of Kimberley, BC Canada, brother-in-law Robert Gould of Provincetown, MA, proud grandmother of Conor Gould (5) and Asher Pembroke (2), nephews Adam (Rachel) Gutow-Ellis and Matt (Pam) Ellis of Houston, TX, cousin Andrea (Loren) Weinstein of Dallas, TX. Preceded in death by her mother, Miriam Schlesinger, father, Irving Ellis, and brother, Larry Ellis. Survivors also include Nick Kanieff and Natasha Kanieff of Boston MA and Mark Kanieff of Los Angeles, CA as well as many cousins and devoted friends. “From the moment I met her, I fell in love with her spirit.” Not just one person felt that spirit but all who were fortunate to know her. Carol Ann Gould was a woman of uncommon good cheer whose love of life influenced everyone and everything she did. Thousands of cards just to say, “I care” with her familiar happy face with glasses signature made the day brighter. Her glorious smile and infectious laugh put cares and tears aside, and we laughed with her. A selfless person who forever placed the needs of others first, she was the inspiration to family, friends and mere acquaintances to do the same. When she retired after 14 years of dedicated service as administrative assistant to Dr. Nancy Harris at Mass General Hospital she was the recipient of the coveted “chair”. The diagnosis of MDS gave her opportunity to share with others how to confront the disease by LIVING. Sounds of the ocean and sand between her toes, flowers of spring, winter’s snow all fed her love for nature and its beauty. And that beauty transcended to the incomparable love story of Carol Ann and her Bo. She leaves these words, “I will always be with you my dearest Bo.” And from Bo, “You were the world to me, phenomenal friend, great partner. You are a person in the world, but to me you are my world and the love of my life.” The family extends special thanks for the loving care of so many: Dr. Nancy Harris, Dr. Yi-Bin Chen, Dr. Amir Fahti, Dr. Stephan McAfee, Dr. Thomas Spitzer and the staff of the Cox 1 Clinic and the Lunder 10 nursing and care staff of Massachusetts General Hospital. The funeral will take place graveside on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 12:45 pm at Sharon Memorial Park, Rabbi David Grossman officiating. The family will be sitting shiva Monday and Tuesday from 6-8 pm at the home of Judith Romaine located at 94-A Mechanic Street Foxboro. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Caring for A Cure – Lunder 10 Nursing Fund (55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114), Make a Wish Foundation, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the charity of your choice.

 on April 26, 2014. Beloved wife of Saul Kurlat with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Devoted daughter of the late Sol and Sylvia Mills. Loving sister of the late James Mills. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking on The Riverway), on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Israel. Attorney Kurlat was a graduate of the Boston University School of Management, Boston University Law School, and Harvard University Law School.