Obituaries

“Archie” Freedman, 100
WORCESTER – Aaron “Archie” Freedman, 100, of 2 Silver Spruce Circle, died peacefully Thursday night at his home.
He leaves two sons: Sidney and his wife Lisa Freedman of Worcester and Dr. David Freedman and his wife, Dr. Susan Peirce of Clemson, SC; his brother, Eli Freedman and his wife Rebecca of Worcester; six grancdhildren: Dov, Dalilah, Dahci, Desirae, Hannah and Micah and four great-grandchildren: Cara, Michael, Annabelle and Dylan. His wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Shack) Freedman died in 1994. His son, Gerald died in 2005.
Archie was one of 10 children whose parents emigrated from Russia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1911 and the family moved to Worcester in 1916. He attended Providence St. Grammar School, Grafton Street Jr. High and Commerce High School. Archie served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II, at General Eisenhower’s staff headquarters in Europe.
In 1938, Archie started the Olympic Sports and Trophy Company with his brother Eli; several years later, brothers Joe, Mike, Ed and Ben joined the business. In 1960, the company moved to 204 Main Street, where it is still operated by Archie’s son Sidney.
Archie was an outstanding athlete. He learned many of his skills at the Ionic Avenue Boys Club, which he joined in 1920. In 1930, he was selected for the Telegram & Gazette All City All-star basketball team, the same year Commerce High School won the all-city title. Post high school, Archie played for several teams, including the Young Men’s Hebrew Association. He later  played handball and racquetball. After passing the age of 50, he won the State of Massachusetts racquetball championship in the Master Division and was Class A doubles champion in handball with partner Warren Williams. In 1982, he was awarded the David W. Armstrong Award from the Worcester Boys Club Alumni Association, given to members whose achievements in adult life were influenced in a significant way by their active years of membership in the Boy’s Club.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 20th at Temple Sinai, 661 Salisbury St., 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 announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Worcester (WWW.BGCA.ORG)

“Archie” Freedman, 100
WORCESTER – Aaron “Archie” Freedman, 100, of 2 Silver Spruce Circle, died peacefully Thursday night at his home.
He leaves two sons: Sidney and his wife Lisa Freedman of Worcester and Dr. David Freedman and his wife, Dr. Susan Peirce of Clemson, SC; his brother, Eli Freedman and his wife Rebecca of Worcester; six grancdhildren: Dov, Dalilah, Dahci, Desirae, Hannah and Micah and four great-grandchildren: Cara, Michael, Annabelle and Dylan. His wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Shack) Freedman died in 1994. His son, Gerald died in 2005.
Archie was one of 10 children whose parents emigrated from Russia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1911 and the family moved to Worcester in 1916. He attended Providence St. Grammar School, Grafton Street Jr. High and Commerce High School. Archie served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II, at General Eisenhower’s staff headquarters in Europe.
In 1938, Archie started the Olympic Sports and Trophy Company with his brother Eli; several years later, brothers Joe, Mike, Ed and Ben joined the business. In 1960, the company moved to 204 Main Street, where it is still operated by Archie’s son Sidney.
Archie was an outstanding athlete. He learned many of his skills at the Ionic Avenue Boys Club, which he joined in 1920. In 1930, he was selected for the Telegram & Gazette All City All-star basketball team, the same year Commerce High School won the all-city title. Post high school, Archie played for several teams, including the Young Men’s Hebrew Association. He later  played handball and racquetball. After passing the age of 50, he won the State of Massachusetts racquetball championship in the Master Division and was Class A doubles champion in handball with partner Warren Williams. In 1982, he was awarded the David W. Armstrong Award from the Worcester Boys Club Alumni Association, given to members whose achievements in adult life were influenced in a significant way by their active years of membership in the Boy’s Club.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 20th at Temple Sinai, 661 Salisbury St., 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 announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Worcester (WWW.BGCA.ORG)

Darman-Jacob “Jack”, of Boynton Beach FL, and formerly of Sharon MA, on May 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Eileen (Saplansky) Darman. Devoted father of Steven Darman and his wife Jean, and Beth Stone and her husband Michael. Dear grandfather of Corey and Samantha Stone. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Beth and Michael Stone Monday until 9 pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to New England Village, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359, or Birthright Israel Foundation P.O. Box 1784, New York, NY 10156.

Darman-Jacob “Jack”, of Boynton Beach FL, and formerly of Sharon MA, on May 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Eileen (Saplansky) Darman. Devoted father of Steven Darman and his wife Jean, and Beth Stone and her husband Michael. Dear grandfather of Corey and Samantha Stone. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Beth and Michael Stone Monday until 9 pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to New England Village, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359, or Birthright Israel Foundation P.O. Box 1784, New York, NY 10156.

Sylvia (Peterman) Grace, 91 of 240 Lynnfield St. Peabody passed away on Wednesday May 16 at her residence. Her husband of 61 years, John M. Grace died in 2005. She leaves two sons Richard Grace  S. Grace and his wife Elaine of Bedford, MA, Dr. Robert Grace and his wife Linda of North Kingstown, RI, a daughter, Kathi wife of Anthony Coppola of Peabody, two sisters, Muriel “Mimi” Chafetz of Braintree and Ruth Cousin of FL; a brother, Gerald Peterman and his wife Lee of NH, six grandchildren and one great grandson.

She was born in Boston, a daughter of Eli and Flora (Maisel), and she lived in Worcester for over 50 years before moving to Peabody.

She volunteered for thousands of hours for Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital and for The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). She belonged to The Worcester Crafts Center, where she taught Knitting and other crafts. She was a 54 year member of Temple Emanuel.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday May 18th at  Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. West Newton, MA under the direction of Richard Perlman. Interment at King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre St. West Roxbury. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Woodbridge Assisted Living 240 Lynnfield St. Peabody, MA 01960

Wepman-Frances (Winetsky), formerly of Newton, on May 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William Wepman. Devoted mother of Dr. Barry Wepman and his wife Molly Donovan and Rahn Basche and her husband Todd. Dear grandmother of Josh Wepman, Noah Wepman, and Alex Basche. Great grandmother of Tobias Wepman, Ella Wepman, and Spencer Wepman. Loving sister of the late Esther Gordon, Doris Cohen, Anne Kaplow, and Sam, Charlie, and Jack Winetsky. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Sunday, May 20, at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Joel and Ruth Winett on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 North Merry Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 94085.

Sojcher-Leon, of Leominster passed away on May 14, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Frymerman) Sojcher. Devoted father of Robin B. Sojcher and her husband Richard Luettgen, and Stuart H. Sojcher. Dear grandfather of Freddy (FTB) and Shlomo. Loving brother of the late Regina (Sojcher) Jerus. Services at Congregation Agudat Achim, 268 Washington St., Leominster, MA on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Shiva will be observed at the home of Stuart H. Sojcher on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington D.C. 20024-2126.

MARGOLIS, Molly (Manis) Recently from Randolph, Ma. and formerly from Philadelphia, Pa. on May 9, 2012. Wife of the late Charles Margolis and Harry Isdaner. Mother of Margo (Barry) Clayman, of Sharon MA and Barry (Marsha) Isdaner, of Erdenheim, Pa. Sister of Edith Zibelman (Philadelphia, Pa.). Grandmother of Michael (Amy) Clayman, Mark (Michelle) Clayman, Stephanie (Jim) Kassanoff and Amy (Latham) Pali. Great grandmother of Sarah Clayman, Rebecca Clayman, Sam Clayman, Teddy Kassanoff, Chad Clayman, Shane Kassanoff and Logan Pali. Funeral Services & Interment in Pennsylvania. Contributions in her memory may be made to Cong. Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, or to Simon C. Fireman Community, Attn: Marjorie Glincher, 640 N. Main St., Randolph MA 02368

Fayne, Alex D.
34, died suddenly on Monday, May 7, in Boston, MA. Born in New York City, he attended The Wellington School in Columbus, OH; Columbia College in New York, NY, and earned his MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Alex was a founder and COO at Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation. Previously, he held commercial and strategy roles at MedImmune, in Gaithersburg, MD, and Genentech in San Francisco, CA. Alex is survived by his wife, Sara Green; son, Elliot Marcus Fayne; parents, Harriet and Henry Fayne; and brother, Zachary. A memorial service will take place at the Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, on Friday, May 11, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.

Seltzer-Libby(Hoffman) of Chestnut Hill,on May 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert Seltzer. Dear daughter of the late Max and Ida S. Hoffman. Devoted mother of Benjamin Seltzer and his wife Susan, Marty Seltzer and his wife Debbi, Nancy Housman and her husband Richard. Adored grandmother of Diane and A.J. Seltzer, Julie and Jaclyn Seltzer, Max, Jake and Adam Housman. Dear sister of Jean Yanofsky, Herbert Hoffman and Martin Hoffman and the late Doris Cohen and her surviving husband Julie Cohen, Gladys Kadis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday May 13 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will commence at 7:00 pm Sunday evening at the home of Nancy and Richard Housman until 9:00 pm and then continue Monday thru Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Ida S.Hoffman Cancer Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West,6th Floor, Brookline,MA 02445, Congregation Mishkan Tefila or The Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. Boston, MA 02130.