Obituaries

Anna Rae (Sachs) Wheeler – of Newton, on January 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harry Wheeler. Devoted mother of Todd T. Wheeler and his wife Barbara, and Jeffrey W. Wheeler and his wife Suzanne. Dear grandmother of Dr. John H. Wheeler and his wife Christie, Douglas A. Wheeler and his wife Margo, Adam S. Wheeler and his wife Kara, Andrew C. Wheeler and his wife Melissa, and Jennifer A. Jarit and her husband Dr.Gregg Jarit. Loving great grandmother of Benjamin M., Zachary H., Matthew O., Madeleine K., Catelyn A., Jack H., Alexis L. Wheeler, Austin H. and Hayden R. Jarit. Dear sister of the late Dr. Bertram Sachs and Ardyth Jurist. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St.), Sharon, on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:45 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Andrew and Melissa Wheeler until 9pm Monday, Tuesday 1-4pm, 6-8pm. Remembrances to Harry Wheeler Memorial Fund at Temple Sinai,50 Sewall Ave., Brookline, MA 02446.

Rose Brodsky of Kittery, Maine , on January 4, 2013. Graveside services at Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill on Sunday January 6 at 12:00 noon.

Zuker-Ruth V. (Kahn) of Delray Beach, Fl and Chestnut Hill, on January 1, 2013. Beloved wife of Alan G. Zuker for 66 years. Devoted mother of Edward Zuker and his wife Judi, Debrah Gladstone and her husband Mark, Sandra Taylor, Harry Zuker and his wife Tamra and the late Michael Zuker and his surviving wife Susan. Dear mother in law of the late Linda Zuker. Beloved grandmother of Danyel Rodgers and her husband Chris, Stephen Gladstone and his wife Melissa, Abigail Goodman and her husband Marc, Robert Zuker and his wife Molly, Matthew Zuker and his wife Andrea, Lauren Siff and her husband Eden, Alison Benton and her husband Ian, Jonathan Zuker and his wife Abbie, Shira Gladstone, Franklin Ross, Robert Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Samuel Zuker, and Andrew Zuker. Also survived by twenty great grandchildren. Loving sister of Marcia Merlin and her husband Paul, Bernice Chefitz and her husband Mel, the late Leonard Kahn and his surviving wife Pearl, Selma Freed and her husband Leonard, Natly Gordon and her late husband Edward, the late Allen Kahn and his surviving wife Polly, Joan Berenson and her late husband Sumner, and the late Roberta Zuker. Ruth was an active member of the Jewish community, teaching all who knew her by example how to live a loving, compassionate, generous, gracious and dignified life. Her legacy lives on in all who loved her. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St. Randolph, on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Following interment at the Beth El Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the Community Room of Hampton Place, 77 Florence St., Newton, until 4:00 pm, continuing on Saturday evening 6-8 pm, Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 pm, and will continue at the home of Debrah and Mark Gladstone, Monday and Tuesday 1-3 and 6-8 pm and Wednesday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to The Conquer Cancer Coalition of Massachusetts, PO Box 973, Framingham, MA 01701 or Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Ann (Fradkin) Witkes
age 98, died on Tuesday, January 1st in the Jewish Healthcare Center.Her husband Norman B. Witkes died in 2000. She leaves two sons, Robert Witkes and his wife Lois of Leesburg, FL and Michael Witkes and his wife Ellie of Teaneck, NJ; A daughter-in-law, Eleanor Witkes of Worcester; Eight grandchildren, Joan Beth wife of Neil Gow, Charles Witkes and his wife Michelle, Jon Witkes and his wife Michelle, Marybeth Witkes, Shira wife of Paul Reiz, Ari Witkes and his wife Danielle, Dov Witkes and his wife Melanie Witkes and Dena Witkes; and 19 Great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Bernard Witkes, her grandson, Mark Witkes and by her brother, Nathan Fradkin.She owned and operated Ann’s Lovell Beauty Salon for many years, retiring in 1976.She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Morris and Bessie (Holbert) Fradkin and had lived here for 75 years, moving to Boca Raton, FL for 20 years, returning to Worcester 3 years ago. She was a member of the former Shaarai Torah Synagogue East, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans and had been the secretary of her Condominium Association in Boca Raton for many years.FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1PM ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD IN THE JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, 629 SALISBURY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON.Memorial Observance will be held 3PM to 5:30PM on Thursday, January 3rd at the Jewish Healthcare Center. The remainder of Memorial Observance will be held at the residence of Michael and Ellie Witkes at 8 Carlyle Ct. in Teaneck, NJ.Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center.

Fay (Millekowski) Lewin Of Stoughton, formerly of Milton, on December 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Noah “Meyer” Lewin. Devoted mother of Leonard L. and Ellen C. Lewin of Newton, and Barry R. and Loren M. Lewin of Fair Haven, NJ. Dear grandmother of James D. and Melia T. Lewin of Austin, TX, Daniel R. and Corey Ann Lewin of Culver City, CA, Adam M. of San Francisco, CA, and Eric B. of New York, NY. Proud great-grandmother of Kahea E. and Naia K. of Culver City, CA. Fay was a holocaust survivor who came to America in July, 1949. Services at Temple Israel, (125 Pond St., Sharon, MA), on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Len and Ellen Lewin until 9 pm and Friday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington DC 20024, or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Patricia (Madden) Koritz- Of Needham, on December 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harris Koritz. Dear daughter of the late Patrick and Anastasia Madden. Devoted mother of Robert Koritz and his wife Deborah of Dover, Hillary Koritz Price and her husband Marc of Chestnut Hill, and Jamie Genser and her husband Reese of Newton. Proud grandmother of Lauren, Ben, Madison, Leah, Rose and Jared. Patricia was a devoted sister and lovng aunt. She will be missed by family. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Parish, (1382 Highland Ave., Needham, MA) on Wed, January 2, 2013 at 10 am. Interment to follow at The Gardens at Gethsemane, 670 Baker St., W. Roxbury. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Jamie and Reese Genser until 3 pm, and 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605, or Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131

Elliot “Coney” Cohen- of Stoughton, on December 26, 2012. Beloved Husband of Rita (D’Amore) Cohen.Devoted father of Wayne Cohen.Cherished grandfather of Fiona,Sarah and Sophia .Devoted great grandfather of Joseph.Dear Godfather of Jodi Cresswell. Loving brother in law of Rose Marie and her husband Joseph Camuso, Anita Calagna, Paul and Terri Valenti, Babe and her husband Jack Cresswell.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon) on Sunday Dec.30 , 2012 at 1:45pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Office of Development,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
330 Brookline Avenue , 
Boston, MA 02215 .In memory of Elliot Cohen.

Winifred Broos of Brookline ,on December 25, 2012,passed away on Tuesday December 25, 2012 at the Stone Institute in Newton.Daughter of the late Hyman and Bessie Broos.Beloved sister of the late Minna B. Miller and her husband Maurice I. Miller and Charlotte B. Kahn and her husband Arthur Kahn .Loving aunt of Joan Miller Abrams and her husband Hon. Herbert Abrams and the late PFC. Richard Bruce Miller. Devoted cousin of Merton Lamden , Raynor Caplan and Dr. Hubert I. Caplan. Private graveside services were held.

WORCESTER – Lester Katz was born to Joseph & Anna M. (Dworman) Katz on May 3, 1923 in Worcester, and died at Jewish Healthcare Center on Thursday December 27th.
He is predeceased by his brother Milton and son Steven and is survived by his wife of 63 years Florence (Lisabitsky); his sister Doris Goff, his daughters Judith and Nancy, daughter-in-law Joey O’Connor-Katz, grandson Jordan O’Connor-Katz, son-in-law Mark Liebowitz, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Lester lost both his father & his brother Milton at young ages and maintained a strong sense of responsibility to their surviving family members. He was a hard working, generous and loyal ‘famiy man’ with an insatiable love of life.
Lester’s career in the grocery business started out at his parents’ corner grocery store in Worcester’s Main South neighborhood. After World War II, where he served as a corporal in the communicaitons corp, he returned to start and run a small chain of food markets with his brother Milton and Mitchell & Phillip Sobel – beginning with Food Farm in Shrewsbury and later with IGA stores in Hudson and Marlboro, Massachusetts. Lester always held a strong loyalty and commitment to both his customers and employees.
Though Lester lived his entire life in Worcester, he and Florence traveled extensively throughout the world. Prior to visiting a destination he did thorough research to orient himself to its history & Culture. He regretted that the one continent he had neglected to visit was Africa. The situation was remedied somewhat during the last year of his life when he was blessed with the companionship of Mary Ampadu & Dorcas Sarpong from Ghana, and to Gabriel Kioi from Kenya, who shared their culture, their love, and their families with him and his.
He loved live theater and classical music. He enjoyed attending performances locally, in Boston, New York, and at Tanglewood. He believed strongly in exercise and for many years was seen walking around Tatnuck Square early in the day. Later, upon moving to the Eisenberg Assisted LIving, he continued an active pursuit of early morning exercise at the JCC next door, an inspiration to one and all.
Lester had an interest and curiosity about people. He had relationships with folks from all walks of life and maintained several friendships over eight decades. Lester was self educated and was an avid reader of non-fiction. He thoroughly read the New York Times daily. Lester was a member of the Worcester Art Museum and served briefly as a docent upon retirement. Over the years he acquired his own extensive collection and became somewhat of an expert of antique Asian art. He was also active in Rotary International & a proud member of both B’nai Brith and Jewish War Veterans.
Lester was a staunch supporter of President Obama. His intellect and sense of humor remained intact until the end of his life. When asked if he was comfortable, his response was alway, “I have a few bucks.”
Lester’s family expresses deep gratitude to the staff of the Eisenberg, Jewish Healthcare Center, JHC Hospice, and to Dr. Frank Domino for love and care over the years. They suggest making donations in Lester’s memory to the charity of one’s choosing.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:30 AM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30TH IN BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE ON JAMESBURY DRIVE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’NAI Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held on Sunday afternoon, December 30th at the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St. and 3:30 PM to 5 PM on Monday Afternoon, December 31st at Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence at 631 Salisbury St.

Elliot “Coney” Cohen- of Stoughton, on December 26, 2012. Beloved Husband of Rita (D’Amore) Cohen.Devoted father of Wayne Cohen.Cherished grandfather of Fiona,Sarah and Sophia .Devoted great grandfather of Joseph.Dear Godfather of Jodi Cresswell. Loving brother in law of Rose Marie and her husband Joseph Camuso, Anita Calagna, Paul and Terri Valenti, Babe and her husband Jack Cresswell.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon) on Sunday Dec.30 , 2012 at 1:45pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Office of Development,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
330 Brookline Avenue , 
Boston, MA 02215 .In memory of Elliot Cohen.