Obituaries

Saul Cutler, of Newton and Hull, MA, born Aug. 26, 1922. Served in the Military ASTP, attended Oregon State College, owner of Newton Iron and Metal, and co-owner of Cutler House Antiques. Beloved husband of 70 years to Ann Lazrus, devoted father of Dr. Mark Cutler and wife Sandi of Worcester, MA, Dr. Scott Cutler and wife Robin of N.Y.C., and Corey Cutler, Esq., and wife Andrea of Needham, MA.  Cherished grandfather of Adam Cutler and wife Jodi, Dr. Alex Cutler and wife Dr. May-Tal, Dr. Beth Cutler-Freedman and husband Ross, and Michelle Dinnenberg and husband Eric. Adoring greatgrandfather of Ilana Cutler and Oliver Freedman. Saul was a member of B’nai Brith, Temple Emeth, Newton JCC, and the Masonic Level Lodge in Worcester, where he served as Chaplain for twenty-five years. Funeral services  Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11:00 am, at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA. Following the interment  at Temple Emeth Cemetery , memorial observance  will be at  Nahanton Woods, 210 Nahanton St., Newton,  MA,  from 1-5 & 7-9pm. Expressions of sympathy in Saul’s memory maybe made to Lown Cardiovascular Center, 21 Longwood Ave., Brookline, MA 02446 or Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Pauline Kozol-(Finkelstein), age 100 of Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, died peacefully surrounded by loving family and caregivers on February 8.  Beloved wife of the late Dr. Solomon Kozol. Devoted mother of  Roger Kozol  and his husband Gene Dunham of New York and Linda Hiller and her husband Edward of Hingham, formerly of Newton. Dear grandmother of David Hiller and his wife Marcy,and Alison White and her husband Timothy. Loving great grandmother of Riley and  Addison  Hiller and Oliver White. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.( Corner of Chestnut St.) ,West Newton on Monday, Feb. 17 at 11:00 AM.    Following a private interment at Baker St., West Roxbury,  memorial observance will be held at 207 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043, Monday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Understanding Our Differences, 100 Walnut St. Newton, MA  02460 or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101-A First Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Alberts-Leslie G., of Newton, on February 4, 2014. Cherished daughter of Barbara (White) and Warren Alberts of Chestnut Hill. Dear Aunt of Victoria Alberts of Montana. Loving sister of the late Neal D. Alberts. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, on Thursday, February 6 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Bernard Kliman MD, 82, of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on January 30, 2014.  Beloved husband of Phyllis (Rice) Kliman and devoted father of Joyce Rossi and husband Charles and the late David S. Kliman. Dear grandfather of Marissa Joy D’Aleo and husband Michael, Amanda Routten and husband Shawn, Lisa Rossi Mooney and Lynne Rossi Nardone. Also survived by five great-grandchildren.  Loving brother of Allan Kliman MD and Harvey Kliman Ph.D.   Bernard was a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Medical School.  He served his country as a Captain in the United States Coast Guard and at The National Institute of Public Health in Bethesda, Maryland.  Bernard was an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Endocrinologist at Massachusetts General Hospital for thirty four years.  Services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, West Newton, Massachusetts on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at one o’clock pm. Burial to follow at Sharon Memorial Park.  Memorial observance will be held at his late residence from 4-7 pm on February 16, 2014.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Kliman’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Charles A. Hershman -Of Sharon, on January 30, 2014. For 65 years the beloved husband of Corrine (Burnim). Devoted father of Jon Hershman and his wife Martha of TX, Bob Hershman and his wife Janet of Walpole, Stuart Hershman and his wife Ann-Marie of Mansfield, Craig Hershman and his wife Maura of Walpole, Rhonda Jermyn and her husband Jim of Sharon, and the late Kathy Lynne Hershman. Dear grandfather of William, Shaun, Jenna, Daniel, Brian, Michael, Brittany, Kyle, and Cori, and great grandfather of Ellie and Madelyn. Loving brother of Ruth Hirshman. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, on Sunday, February 2, at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, the family will return to Temple Israel until 5:00 pm. Memorial observance will continue at Temple Israel on Monday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067.

Harold Ravelson, 90

WORCESTER – Harold Ravelson, 90 of Milton, formerly of Worcester, died on Tuesday, Jan. 28,2014.

He leaves his wife of 66 years, Edith (Lyon) Ravelson; two sons, Robert Ravelson and his wife Maxine of Newton and Bruce Ravelson and his wife Francine of Milton; a sister, Claire Michelman of Florida and three grandchildren, Kai, Tyler and Samuel Ravelson. He was predeceased by his brothers, Milton and Arthur Ravelson and by his sisters, Rosalyn Joseph and Sylvia Bloomfield. He was born in Worcester and was a son of Samuel and Anna (Margolis) Ravelson and was a life long resident.

He was a disabled World War II Army Veteran who earned the Purple Heart and Bronze Star while serving in Germany.

He was the owner of Huddie’s Food Specialties for many years.

He was a long time member of the Beth Israel Synagogue, the Jewish War Veterans, and B’Nai Brith.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11AM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2,2014 AT TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI,  661 SALISBURY ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Immediately following  interment, a reception will be held at a location to be announced in Worcester. Memorial observance will continue  7- 9 pm  Monday & Tuesday at the residence of Bruce and Francine Ravelson,  970 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stonehedge Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, 5 Redlands Rd., West Roxbury, MA 02132 or  Alzheimer’s Association , 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Shapiro-Gertrude (Rosen), of Waltham, MA, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on January 29, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Sydney Shapiro. Devoted mother of Barbara Shapiro. Proud grandmother of Beryl Taylor and Samuel Taylor. Loving sister of the late Rose Worgaftik, Lillian Dymond, and Fritzie Petrizzi. Gertrude was born in the Bronx.  After she and Sydney married they moved to N. Bellmore, NY, where they lived for 25 years. She was active with the League of Women Voters. Gertrude was a 1^st Lt. in the Women’s Army Core (WAC) during WWII. In the early 1970’s she went back to school and achieved her BA. Gertrude was an avid bridge player and loved to play golf. In Florida, she volunteered her time for community newspapers, and women’s shelters. May her memory be for a blessing. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel (1251 Washington St., Newton), on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery (42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA), memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara Shapiro until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215.

Elliot J. Stone, of  Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on January  27, 2014. Past Chairman of both Gimbel’s New York  and  Jordan Marsh Company. Beloved husband of Marion (Goldberg) Stone. Devoted father of Marcia Finsterwald and her husband Michael, and Diane Goldman and her husband Mark. Dear grandfather of Michelle Reid and her husband Matt, Mark Finsterwald, Allison Goldman, Robert Goldman, and Anne Goldman. Loving great grandfather of Elliot James Reid. Dear brother of Robert Stone and the late Norman Stone. A memorial service will be held in Boston in June. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 or Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter, 3333 Forest Hill Blvd.,West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

Graveside services at Crawford St. Memorial Park (Baker St., W. Roxbury), Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 10:00 am.

WORCESTER – Ann (Coblentz) Rothstein died on Tuesday, January 22,2014, in San Mateo, California.

Her husband of many years, Louis Rothstein, died in 1984. She leaves a daughter, Marcia, wife of Richard Kashnow of Atherton, CA; a daughter-in-law, Lori (Shulman) Rothstein of Ogunquit, Maine. She was predeceased by her son, Sheldon Rothstein, who died in 1997. She leaves five grandchildren, David Rothstein and his wife Rachel of Portsmouth NH, Deborah, wife of Andrew Hawkins of Ashland, MA, Lisa, wife of Brian Gale of Hoboken, NJ, Eric Kashnow and his wife Shoshana of Aptos, CA and Jeremy Kashnow of San Francisco; seven great grandchildren, Hunter Gale, Jessie Gale, Gabriella Rothstein, Calvin Rothstein, Max Kashnow, David Kashnow and Layla Kashnow.

She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Samuel and Minnie (Adrian) Coblentz and had lived in Worcester for over 70 years and in Margate, FL from 1984 to 2003, moving to California 10 years ago.

For 50 years she was the office manager for Chicago Dressed Beef, retiring 35 years ago.

She was a long time member of Beth Israel Synagogue.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2:30PM ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 26,2014, AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE, JAMESBURY DRIVE, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.

Immediately following the interment, memorial observance will begin at the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., and will continue on Monday and Tuesday at the residence of Lois and George Stokes,  281 Highbank Rd., South Yarmouth, MA.

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