Obituaries

Solomon J Fleishman MD, born in 1915 in Johannesburg South Africa, died peacefully on September 16th at the age of 97. His wife, Thelma (Herberg) Fleishman died in 2008. Dr. Fleishman is survived by his children and their spouses Jonathan and Claire Fleishman of Bonita Springs Florida, David and Ruth Fleishman of West Hartford, Vermont, Judith and Thomas Parker of Okemos, Michigan, and grandchildren Bethany, Anna and Ben Fleishman and Daniel and Gregory Parker.

A member of the Royal College of Physicians, Dr. Fleishman received his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and joined the South African Medical Corps during World War II. After the war, he spent two years in London at the Royal Post Graduate Medical School, Hammersmith, as well as the National Heart Hospital, and the Brompton Chest Hospital.

Immigrating to Boston Massachusetts in 1964, he continued his medical career at Tewksbury Hospital, Colombia Point Health Center and the Harvard Community Health Plan. Loved by both his patients and his colleagues, Dr. Fleishman personified professional integrity, compassion, and clinical expertise. Always eager to learn and engage in conversation and discussions, he will be remembered by family and friends for his energy, wit and enthusiasm for life.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, Massachusetts. Donations in his memory may be made to Doctors without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001-5004 or at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

LEFF, Inman Of Woburn on Sept. 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Mildred (Edwards). Devoted father of Dr. Jordan Leff of Sharon, Sara Antonakos and her husband Sotirios of Andover, Rene Gilbreath of Hopkinton and Thea Leff Yosowitz and her husband Jeffrey of Chicago, IL. Dear grandfather of Tali, Hannah, Brandon and his wife Tasha, Cory, Lila, Kyle, Jacob and Rachel. Loving brother of Mort Leff of FL and Elaine Katz of NY. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd, Lexington on Friday Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence Friday afternoon, Sunday 11-5 p.m., and on Monday 6-9 p.m. at the home of Dr. Jordan Leff. Remembrances may be made to Temple Emunah, Lexington or to a charity of your choice

Chopp-Attorney Harvey Chopp, of Boston, on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. A scholar, athlete, co-author with Judge Edward G. Daher of the book,”Tenant and Landlord.” Beloved son of the late Julius and Frances ( Landau) Chopp. Dear brother of
 Norma Frank and her husband Daniel. Devoted uncle of Peter Frank, and David Frank and his wife Marissa. Loving great uncle of
 Matthew and Michael Frank. Longtime companion of Ms. Iwona Londo. Graveside services at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Laboratory for Cerebellar Neurobiology, MGH Development Office, 55 Fruit St., cpz 600, Boston, MA, 02114 or Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, 77 Rowe St. Suite 200, Newton,MA 02466

Barbara (Gould)Rubenstein- of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, and always of Nantasket Beach, on September 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Rubenstein. Devoted mother of Mark R. Rubenstein and his wife Lisa, of Stoughton, MA, Lisa B. Jenkins and her husband Paul of Hull, MA and Jeffrey K. Rubenstein of Lake Worth, FL. Proud grandmother of Ashley, Joshua, Brittany, Justin, Melaney, Gregory, and Alexa. Loving sister of Janice Gould and her husband Robert West, Marjorie and her husband Robert Schulman, Jay Gould and his fiancé Sherry McDonald, Dennis Gould, and Jody and her husband Dr. Joel Tsevat. Loving sister-in-law of Judy and her husband Nelson Ship. Barbara is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the Rubenstein-Jenkins home until 8 pm, and will continue Friday through Tuesday until sunset. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Sidney Rubenstein Math Scholarship Fund, C/O Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Esther (Marcus)LIEBERMAN, Of Newton, formerly of Worcester, age 103.5, on Monday, September 17th. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harold Lieberman. Devoted mother of Dr. Carl M. Lieberman and his wife Karin and Susan, wife of Dr. Jerry Blaivas of NYC, and cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of the late Charlotte and Sylvia. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Thursday, September 20th, in Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester. Burial will be in B’nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial Observance will be held through Thursday evening, September 20th at the residence of Dr. Carl and Karin Lieberman in Newton.

Richman-Melvin, of Framingham, MA on September 14, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (Krupnick) Richman. Devoted father of Robert Richman and his wife Harriet of Northborough, MA, and Ellen S. (Richman) Moura and her husband Duarte of Phoenix, AZ. Loving grandfather of Jennifer Richman and her husband Prasant Ram of Shrewsbury, MA and Erica and her husband Jarred Hunter of Somerville, MA. Proud great-grandfather of Leif Hunter of Somerville, MA. Graveside services at Chevra Tilim of Boston cemetery, Everett, MA on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or the charity of your choice.

KATZ–Pearl, 95,in Belmont,on September 12, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Katz and mother of Leonard, aunt and great-aunt, but always a child at heart. Remembrance gathering Friday, 1pm, Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Ave. at 91st St.New York

GOULD, Marion (Sheff) Age 95, of Dedham, formerly of Brookline on September 13, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late William and Beckie Sheff. Loving wife of the late George Gould. Loving mother of David (Janice ) Gould, Michael (Maureen Stevens) Gould and Robert Gould. Adored grandmother of Gregory (Valerie) Gould and Matthew (Dara Rosen) Gould. Beloved great-grandmother of Molly Rosen and Jacob Gould. Dear sister of Sumner (Joan) Sheff and the late Dorothy ( Sheff) Miller. Dear aunt of Iris (David) Silverman and the late James Miller. Also survived by nephews, nieces, other family and friends. Services at the Stepiner Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, September 16 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Friends of Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131-0197

Leonard Israel, 90, of 65 Zenith Drive, died in Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis on Thursday, Sept. 13th.
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Sydell (Tepper) Israel; a son, Mark Israel of South Hadley; two daughters, Judith Israel of Newton and Ellen Israel of Worcester; a brother, Martin Israel of Worcester; a sister, Florence Palmer of Middletown, CT and four grandchildren, Hannah and Benjamin and Alexander and Adam. He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Israel.
He was a very caring husband, father and grandfather.
He was a home builder of affordable housing and he managed real estate.
He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and graduated from Cornell University.
He served in the Marines during World War II in the South Pacific.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel, The Jewish War Veterans, Worcester Probus Club, Rotary Club, and B’Nai Brith. He was an Eagle Scout and had been very active in Boy Scouts throughout the years. He received the Silver Beaver Award.
He was born in Worcester and was a son of Jacob and Sarah (Chase) Israel and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 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 for Sunday, September 16th will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial Observance will continue on Tuesday Afternoon, September 18th beginning at 5 PM and on Wednesday Afternoon, September 19th beginning at 3 PM at his residence at 65 Zenith Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Jewish Healthcare Center at 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609…Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602 or to the charity of the donor’s choice

Marvin D. Skolnick- of Randolph, on Sept. 12, 2012.Beloved husband of Gloria (Schlosberg) .Proud father of Seth and his wife Jennifer,Ronald,Corey and his wife Billie, Brett and his wife Rhiannon.Loving grandfather of Evan,Rachel and Cailyn.Loving brother of Frank and his wife Janie.Dear Uncle of Marlene and Gayle and his cousin Sue.Graveside services at Imas-Roxbury Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday Sept.14, 2012 at 10:00 am.Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Sue Sharrow 15 Thicket St. Randolph until 5:30pm Friday, Saturday sundown until 10:00pm, Sunday 10am to 2pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rhode Island Chapter, in memory of Marvin D. Skolnick ,2350 Post Rd. (Suite 201) Warwick, RI 02886.