Obituaries

85, of Wellesley, died on December 28, 2013. Devoted husband of Sylvia A. (Weinstein) Kushner. Treasured father of Marc A. Kushner (Laurie Salitan) and Joel L. Kushner (David Wolff). Cherished grandfather of Emily Kushner Salitan, Nora Kushner Salitan, Estuardo Kushner Wolff, and Ella Blum Kushner Rodriguez. Loving brother of Russell Kushner and Diane (Kushner) Kaunfer, ‘zl. Beloved uncle and friend to many. Loyal Mason and Master of the 100th Anniversary of Adelphi Lodge A.F. and A.M. Born in Boston to Al and Mary (Yorra) Kushner of blessed memory, Sy attended Boston Latin School for several years but ultimately graduated from Brighton High before achieving a BS from Northeastern. In 1961, Sy entered into the insurance business with his father-in-law, Philip Weinstein, ‘zl, and later ran the business where he was working daily until a sudden illness and cancer diagnosis in November, that ultimately ended his life. Sy and Sylvia,who married in 1959, lived an active life, filled with exploration around Boston, other parts of the nation and many foreign countries. As recently as this summer, they traveled to five Scandinavian countries. In the past, they visited England, France and regularly went to Montreal, where friends ran a B & B, for the Jazz Festival. They were early “foodies’ and delighted taking friends and relatives to wonderful new restaurants they had discovered in Boston and other places. Sy was an avid fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots, devoured good books, and was a serious aficionado of red wine. Although highly intelligent, Sy never wore his brain on his sleeve. Rather, it was his generous heart that was his most prominent feature. He was a kind, gentle, modest man who appreciated the idiosyncracies of his friends and relatives. He was the definition of a mentch, said Henry Weinstein, a cousin, who like so many was grateful for Sy’s friendship and the marvelous way Sy treated everyone around him. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., WEST NEWTON, on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the long-term residence of Sy and Sylvia on Monday immediately following the burial until 8 pm, Tuesday 2-7 pm, and Wednesday 2-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115; www.giving.childrenshospital.org or to the Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health at Hebrew Union College-JIR, 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796 or at www.huc.edu/donate. To leave online messages of condolence please visit either the funeral home website or legacy.com. –

85, of Wellesley, died on December 28, 2013. Devoted husband of Sylvia A. (Weinstein) Kushner. Treasured father of Marc A. Kushner (Laurie Salitan) and Joel L. Kushner (David Wolff). Cherished grandfather of Emily Kushner Salitan, Nora Kushner Salitan, Estuardo Kushner Wolff, and Ella Blum Kushner Rodriguez. Loving brother of Russell Kushner and Diane (Kushner) Kaunfer, ‘zl. Beloved uncle and friend to many. Loyal Mason and Master of the 100th Anniversary of Adelphi Lodge A.F. and A.M. Born in Boston to Al and Mary (Yorra) Kushner of blessed memory, Sy attended Boston Latin School for several years but ultimately graduated from Brighton High before achieving a BS from Northeastern. In 1961, Sy entered into the insurance business with his father-in-law, Philip Weinstein, ‘zl, and later ran the business where he was working daily until a sudden illness and cancer diagnosis in November, that ultimately ended his life. Sy and Sylvia,who married in 1959, lived an active life, filled with exploration around Boston, other parts of the nation and many foreign countries. As recently as this summer, they traveled to five Scandinavian countries. In the past, they visited England, France and regularly went to Montreal, where friends ran a B & B, for the Jazz Festival. They were early “foodies’ and delighted taking friends and relatives to wonderful new restaurants they had discovered in Boston and other places. Sy was an avid fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots, devoured good books, and was a serious aficionado of red wine. Although highly intelligent, Sy never wore his brain on his sleeve. Rather, it was his generous heart that was his most prominent feature. He was a kind, gentle, modest man who appreciated the idiosyncracies of his friends and relatives. He was the definition of a mentch, said Henry Weinstein, a cousin, who like so many was grateful for Sy’s friendship and the marvelous way Sy treated everyone around him. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., WEST NEWTON, on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the long-term residence of Sy and Sylvia on Monday immediately following the burial until 8 pm, Tuesday 2-7 pm, and Wednesday 2-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115; www.giving.childrenshospital.org or to the Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health at Hebrew Union College-JIR, 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796 or at www.huc.edu/donate. To leave online messages of condolence please visit either the funeral home website or legacy.com. –

Sandra (Barsky) Mahoney,age 46, (suddenly) of Mendon, formerly of Needham, on December 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Lawrence. Dear daughter of Myra  (Leppo) Barsky and the late Atty. Louis Barsky. Devoted mother of Allyson and Alex Lococo and Arthur Mahoney. Loving sister of Richard Barsky and his wife Carol and  the late Robert Barsky and his surviving wife Janet. Dear aunt of Andrew and Diana Barsky. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment at Baker St., West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances  in her memory to UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (giving@umassmed.edu).

Siegle-Arnold, of Nashua, NH, formerly of West Newton and West Peabody, on December 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth (Rubin) Siegle. Devoted father of Wendee Glick of Nashua, NH, Carol Muldoon and her husband Rick of Nashua, NH, and the late Vicki Siegle. Dear grandfather of Scott Glick, Nicole Muldoon and Hayden Muldoon. Great-grandfather of Maci Dillon. Loving brother of Dr. Harrison Siegle and his wife Helen of FL, and the late Dr. Richard Siegle and his late wife Mabel Siegle. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (corner of Chestnut Street), West Newton, on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 1 pm. Following  interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his late residence, 5-9 pm on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to a hospice of your choice.

Sultan-Robert T. of North Easton, on December 23, 2013. Devoted father of Lauren Hollop and her husband Walter of West Roxbury, and Bradley Sultan of Easton. Dear grandfather of Ethan Hollop and Andrea Hollop. Loving brother of Susan Feingold of PA. Services were private. Mr. Sultan was a retired LT. Colonel in the U.S. Army. He served for over 25 years, and was a Veteran of Vietnam.  He was an employee of the United States Federal Government for over 30 years.

HERWALD, GERALDINE (GERRY): On Monday, December 23, 2013; Beloved wife of the late Seymour W. Herwald and devoted daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Greenberger. Cherished mother of Melvyn (Barbara) Herwald, Michelle Herwald (Richard G. Katz), Bruce Herwald (Frances Huegel) and Steven Herwald. Adored grandmother of Tony (Susannah) Herwald, Michael (Bryanna) Herwald, Marc (Kristina) Herwald, Ry Huegel (Allison Gross), Nate Huegel and Sanna Herwald. Loving great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Gerry was a proud first generation graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she earned an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree from the School of Business. Gerry, age 93, loved telling stories, dressing flamboyantly, spending time with her family, doing the daily Jumble and eating a hot fudge sundae whenever possible. The family gratefully acknowledges the role played by Gerry’s caregivers, Maria Zuniga, Clarisa Adams and Meaghan Manning; their love and support were so important to her. Gerry will be remembered for her generous heart, her bountiful spirit and her zest for life. The impact that she made on our lives will remain with us forever. Services in Pittsburgh,PA on Friday at 1 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon – 1 PM) Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. The family requests that contributions in Gerry’s memory be made to; Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

 Silverstein-Seymour “Shim”, of Boynton Beach, FL and Narragansett, RI, formerly of Newton, MA, on December 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara (Dunn) Silverstein. Father of James, Gary, and Lee Silverstein. Stepfather of Scott Brightman and his wife Sharon, and Todd Brightman. Grandfather and Zaide of 6. Brother of Dr. Paul Silverstein and his wife Sybil of MN. Brother-in-law of Alan Rottenberg and his wife Debbie. He was formerly with Stop & Shop companies, and then purchased United Paper Stock Co., which was subsequently sold to International Forest Products. Services at Temple Emanuel (385 Ward St., Newton, MA), Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon), memorial observance will be at the home of Debbie and Alan Rottenberg on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, or Congregation B’Nai Israel, 224 Prospect St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.

Graveside services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park (776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA), on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 10:00 am.

Services will be held in Trevose, PA, on Monday, December 23, 2013. Burial to take place at Roosevelt Memorial Park.

 Silverstein-Seymour “Shim”, of Boynton Beach, FL and Narragansett, RI, formerly of Newton, MA, on December 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara (Dunn) Silverstein. Father of James, Gary, and Lee Silverstein. Stepfather of Scott Brightman and his wife Sharon, and Todd Brightman. Grandfather and Zaide of 6. Brother of Dr. Paul Silverstein and his wife Sybil of MN. Brother-in-law of Alan Rottenberg and his wife Debbie. He was formerly with Stop & Shop companies, and then purchased United Paper Stock Co., which was subsequently sold to International Forest Products. Services at Temple Emanuel (385 Ward St., Newton, MA), Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon), memorial observance will be at the home of Debbie and Alan Rottenberg on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, or Congregation B’Nai Israel, 224 Prospect St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.