Obituaries

Ruth E. (Milner) Medlinsky, 93, formerly of 11 Rosewood Drive, died on Sunday, August 26th in Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence.
Her beloved husband of 57 years, Abraham Medlinsky died on August 26th in 2004. She leaves her cherished son, Robert E. Medlinsky of Worcester; a niece, Barbara wife of Nevin Zablotsky of South Hero, VT; a cousin, Merna wife of Edward Siff of Coral Springs, FL and several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and great grandnieces and great grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Edwin Milner, a bombadier who was killed in World War II, a brother, Gerald Milner and by a sister, Gertrude Neviser.
She was born in Hartford, CT a daughter of Julius and Lena (Greenfield) Milner and had lived in Worcester for 66 years.
She studied fashion illustration at Pratt Institute in Brooklin, NY and for 20 years she was an instructor in oil painting at the YWCA.
She was a member of Temple Emanuel, Worcester Chapter of Hadassah and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center.
GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 1PM on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th at WORCESTER HEBREW CEMETERY on CEMETERY RD. in AUBURN UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609.

Schmidt-Edith (Straus), age 101, of Newton, MA on August 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gerhard Schmidt. Devoted mother of Michael Schmidt, and Dr. Milton Schmidt and his wife Homai. Dear grandmother of Eric Schmidt and his girlfriend Analisa Svehaug, and Alice Schmidt and her husband Erik Duerr. Edith passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family. A holocaust survivor, she nonetheless maintained an optimistic view of life. An interest in art led her to volunteer at the Museum of Fine Arts. Energetic to the end, she enjoyed scrabble, history and painting. She will be missed. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2pm. Following services, memorial observance will be held at the home of Dr. Milton Schmidt until 8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., W. Newton, MA 02465.

Chiten-Howard C., of West Newton, on August 27, 2012. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Dubinsky). Devoted father of Paul Chiten of Los Angeles, CA and Laurel Chiten of NY. Loving brother of Edwin Chyten of Chestnut Hill and Dr. Alan Chyten of Framingham. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton,on Thursday, August 30 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park,memorial observance will be at his residence on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 2-5 pm and Sunday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Dinsky-Philip, of Framingham, formerly of Long Island, NY on August 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Terry (Rosenson) Dinsky. Devoted father of Andrew Dinsky and his fiancé Patricia, and Brian Dinsky. Loving brother of Mitzi Graham, Sandi Mayglothling and her husband Neil, and Seth Dinsky and his wife Andrea. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), W. Newton, MA on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8 pm, and will continue Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Graveside services will be held at Old Mount Carmel Cemetery, Cypress Hills , NY

Graveside services will be held at Mount Ararat Cemetery , Framingdale, LI,NY

Greenfield-Barry A., of Delray Beach,FL, formerly of Wayland and Mashpee, suddenly on August 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy (Goldberg) Greenfield. Devoted father of Lisa Koman of Burlington and Andrea Sheiffer and her husband Robert of Needham. Dear grandfather of Natalie Sheiffer, Benjamin Sheiffer and Ashley Koman. Loving brother of Brenda Schwartz. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave.Needham, on Thursday, August 23 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon a memorial observance will be at the home of Andrea and Robert Sheiffer on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 1pm until sundown and Sunday 2-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Barry was a longtime Fidelity Portfolio Manager, who started the REIT fund. He became a legend in the financial community.

Granims-Saul of Randolph, on August 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Anna Ruth (Saperia) Granims. Devoted father of the late John Granims. Proud grandfather of Michael, Brian, Neil, and his beloved “grand-dog” Simon. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery (Baker St., W. Roxbury), on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Simon C. Fireman House, 640 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Samen-Jonathan L. of Lexington, on August 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Cindy
Samuelson. Devoted father of Joel, Hayley and Maggie. Dear brother of Anita Samen and her husband David Follmer and their children Sarah, Max and Daniel Follmer. Dear brother in law of Debra Samuelson. Also survived by many loving friends. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St. Lexington on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00pm Wednesday, Thursday 4-8pm, Friday 4pm till sunset and Saturday Sunset till 9:00pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cancer Vaccine Research Fund/Leukemia Research Program c/o Leah Oko; Development Office, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215

Directions to Temple Isaiah 55 Lincoln St. Lexington, MA:

From Interstate 95/128
Take exit 30 RT-2A East
Bear left on Lincoln Street
Temple Isaiah will be on the left

Fleischer, Gary A. age 53 of Alpharetta Georgia, formerly of Newton MA, on August 16, 2012. Devoted husband of Jennifer and proud father of Joseph and Jordan. He was the beloved son of Aaron and Lois and brother to Andrew (Lauren Fee), Daniel (Valerie), and Liz Rodman (Craig). Fabulous uncle to Jayme, Robyn, Jill, Doug and Ali. Memorial service at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward St. Newton on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10 am. Friends and relatives are invited to the home of Dan and Valerie Fleischer following the service and again from 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163, or the charity of your choice.