Obituaries

Urban, Martha M. (McDowell)
87, of Lasell Village, Newton, passed away Feb. 10 after a brief period of declining health. Born May 21, 1925 to Roy and Myrtle McDowell in Sharon, PA, she attended Sharon public schools and graduated with a Bachelor’s fromNorthwestern University‘s Medill School of Journalism. In 1947 she married Alfred J. Urban of Dorchester, MA and they moved to the Chicago area to raise their family in Winnetka, IL. In retirement, she and Fred lived in Evanston, IL and Starlake, WI before relocating to the Boston area. Fred died in 1999 and Martha moved into Lasell Village in 2000 as one of its original members. She will be greatly missed by her children, Guy and wife Charlyn Bethell of Watertown, MA, Jane and husband Mark Dannenhauer of Shutesbury, MA, and John of Evanston, IL, as well as her beloved grandchildren, Cody and Amy Urban and Rafer Dannenhauer. Besides Fred, she was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, William and Harold. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews, as well as her sister-in-law, Frances Van Kleeck. At the time of her death, she was a member of First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Watertown, and before that she and Fred were members of UU fellowships in Winnetka, IL and Woodruff, WI. No matter where she lived, she was active in local peace and environmental groups, the Democratic Party, the League of Women Voters and other civic groups. As an editor, she was a founding member of the Assoc. of Women in Communications and had her own consulting business, Urban Editorial Services. She loved walking in the Wisconsin north woods and swimming in their lake, attending classical music concerts, especially when Guy and Charlyn performed, and she loved her new life at Lasell Village where she was very active in cultural and social events and groups. A celebration of her life will happen in the spring at the First Parish UU of Watertown. Memorial donations can be made to restore First Parish’s piano with a check to First Parish with “piano restoration fund” in the memo line, 35 Church St., Watertown, MA or to Thornton & Naumes/48 Francis St. Housing Fund at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th Fl., Boston, MA 02116, as part of the International Mesothelioma Program, or to a charity of your choosing.

Goldstein-Anne (Kahn), of Dedham, formerly of Revere, on February 22, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Leo Goldstein. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Goldstein and his wife Joan of Randolph, Barry Goldstein and his wife Kathy of Newton, and Deb Goldstein and her partner Julie Levesque of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sandra and Shay Cooper, Ben Goldstein and Wendy Bellah. Proud great grandmother of Maytal, Lia, Daniel, Haley and Eva. Loving sister of Dora Nager of Revere, Rose Rubinoff of Newton, Edward Kahn and Freida Shrair of Delray Beach FL. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), W. Newton, MA on Monday, February 25, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Lord Rothchild cemetery (Baker St., W. Roxbury), Shiva will be at the home of Jeff and Joni Goldstein, until 8 pm and will continue Tuesday from 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

NEWMAN, Walter Of Boynton Beach FL, formerly of Sharon on February 19, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Davida (Kovey). Devoted father of Nancy and William Hall of Sharon and Tandee and Paul Newman of Brookline. Dear Grandfather of Jackson Hall and Spencer Hall. Beloved brother of Abraham Newman, and loving uncle and brother-in-law to the Mackler, Powell, Taylor, Kovey, and Newman families. Memorial Service will be at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street Friday February 22, at 2:00pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nancy and William Hall beginning Saturday evening 6-9 and on Sunday 12-6. Remembrances in his memory may be made to, American Historical Society, 99-101 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116.

PATRIE, Marleen (Pinto) Of Marlton NJ on February 20, 2013. Beloved wife of Jerome C. Devoted mother of Shawn Geoffrey Patrie. Dear grandmother of Paige and Bradey Patrie. Loving Sister of Sandra Schlosberg and the late Martha Weinman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA on Friday February 22 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be held following the service at the home of Sandra Schlosberg. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, attn: Donor Services, P.O. box 650309 Dallas TX 75265-0309.

Rosenberg-Diane (Berthiaume), of Framingham, formerly of Wellesley, on February 17, 2013. Beloved wife of Steven Rosenberg. Dear daughter of Earl and the late Edith (Canova) Berthiaume, and the loving step-daughter of the late Marisa (Lorenzi) Berthiaume. Devoted mother of Eric and his wife Stephanie (Shirar) Rosenberg and Evan Rosenberg. Proud grandmother of Caitlin Rosenberg. Loving sister of Jean Tappan, Dennis Campana, Joseph Campana, Earl Berthiaume, and Nannette Ohman. Services at John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street, Natick, MA 01760 on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Beit Olam cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Steven and Diane until 8:00 p.m. only. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2600 Network Blvd., Suite 300, Frisco, Texas 75034.

Peter Vilas Hanks, age 72, of Lexington, MA died Saturday February 16 at Beth Israel Hospital after a long illness. Peter was born in Urbana, Illinois on May 21,1940. He graduated from the Cambridge School of Weston and continued on to receive a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Peter was married to Stephanie on December 18, 1965; they were married 48 years. Pete worked as an electrical engineer for Draper Labs most of his adult life. He enjoyed windsurfing, scuba diving, physical fitness. He was a Vietnam War veteran. He was decorated with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Peter is survived by his wife, Stephanie, his daughter Rachel Hanks German, her husband Chris and his two grandsons Michael and David German. He is also survived by his mother Jane Hanks, his brother Nick, and his two nieces Jennifer Hanks-Allaire, and Charlotte Hanks-Andrews. Peter is preceded in death by his brother Tobias R.Hanks and his father, Lucien M. Hanks Jr. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rothstein-Elaine (Kalis), of Chestnut Hill, on February 15, 2013. Beloved wife of Captain Gerald Rothstein. Devoted mother of Pamela Ferris, Steven H. Ferris and his wife Lori, Michael Rothstein, Allen Rothstein and his wife Joanne. Dear grandmother of Ross and Laurel Stanley, Jessica and Samantha Ferris, Samuel, Nicole and Laura Rothstein. Dear sister of Paul Kalis and his wife Marilyn. Devoted sister in law of the late Faith Rothstein Schlager. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, (Baker St., W. Roxbury), memorial observance will be in the common room (14^th Floor, 250 Hammond Pond Prkwy, south building, Newton), until 8 pm and will continue Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, New England Chapter, 72 River Park St., Suite 202, Needham, MA, 02494.

Finn-Harriet of Boca Raton, FL, passed away peacefully  on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013. Beloved  wife of the late  Joseph H. Finn, dear friend and companion of the late Julius Weissman. Devoted mother of Steven Finn,Paul Finn and his wife Rosalyn, Alan Finn and his wife Carroll, Ross Finn and his wife Beth. Loving grandmother of  Ben,David,Joshua,Jaceyand Noah Finn. Services will be private. Memorial observance at the home of Ross and Beth Finn, Sunday, Feb. 17, 4-8pm, Monday 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances  to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, New England Chapter, 72 River Park St.,Suite 202, Needham, MA, 02494.

Lawrence S. Student, 84, of 30 Parker Rd., Leominster, died on Thursday, Feb. 14th. His wife of 49 years, Shirley (Rubin) Student, died in 2001. He leaves a son, Michael J. Student and his wife Barbara of Scarsdale, NY; a daughter, Toby, wife of Michael Schindler of Fitchburg; and a grandson, Sanford Student. He was born in Fitchburg, the son of Hyman and Esther (Orlov) Student and  lived in Fitchburg and Leominster his entire life. With his father, he owned and operated Student Bros. Family Shoe Stores in Fitchburg, Gardner and Leominster. With his wife, he co-authored “Beginning Bonsai, The Gentle Art of Miniature Tree Growing.” He graduated Fitchburg High School and Nichols College. He was a member of Rotary, Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Congregation Agudat Achim of Leominster, was a Past President of Fitchburg Jewish Community Center and  a trustee of Camp Split Rock and the Northeast Bonsai Association. He was an Airforce Veteran of the Korean War. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 th  AT 10 AM AT CONGREGATION AGUDAT ACHIM, 268 WASHINGTON ST., LEOMINSTER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg. Memorial contributions may be made to Health Alliance Home Health Hospice, 25 Tucker Drive, Leominster, MA 01453. Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.

Rodman-Gertrude (Regal), of N. Fort Meyers, FL, formerly of Norwood, MA on February 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Rodman. Devoted mother of Dr. David L. Rodman and his wife Sandra of Norton; Linda J. Crumlin and her husband Irving of Worcester; and Sheila N. Rodman of Falmouth. Dear grandmother of Andrew & Carye Rodman, Marc & Roni Rodman, Adam & Alison Rodman, and Alex & Ethan Crumlin. Proud great grandmother of Alec, Max, & Savannah Rodman; Evan & Austin Rodman; and Abigail & Aidan Rodman. Loving sister of Estelle Birnbaum, and the late Shirley Sculteure & Melvin Regal. Services at Temple Israel, (125 Pond St., Sharon, MA) on Monday, February 18, 2013 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. David and Sandra Rodman. There will be no visiting hours following interment on Monday, but will continue Tuesday and Wednesday 1:30-3:30 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway East, Cape Coral, FL 33909.