Obituaries

Cushing-Alfred, of Randolph on March 16, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Kaufman) Cushing. Devoted father of Tyrone and his wife Janet Richmond of Newton, Steven Cushing of Sherborn, and Susan and her husband Curtis Miller of Pocasset. Dear Grandfather of Leila Cushing. Loving brother of Ethel Berman of Quincy and the late Dorothy Seif. Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton MA on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Tyrone and Janet Cushing until 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Gann Academy, 333 Forest St., Waltham, MA 02452.

Graveside services will be private.

Barbara A. Shuffain (Rifkin), of Boca Raton, FL, Boston, and Sharon, on March 15, 2012. Beloved wife of Craig Shuffain. Devoted mother of Rebecca Sipowicz and her husband Carl and Stephanie Shuffain. Cherished grandmother of Mackenzie Sipowicz. Dear sister of William Rifkin. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday March 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, a memorial observance will be held at the home Rebecca and Carl  Sipowicz until 8pm Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445 (danafarber.org).

Marcia Ruth Schreiber Deutsch passed away March 13 at the age of 89. Born in Chicago to Ludwig and Jeanette Schreiber, she attended the University of Chicago and Chicago Music Conservatory.   She was married to Robert Kawin Deutsch, president of Schreiber Cheese Company, and resided in Green Bay for fifty years.  While raising six children she was active in the Antiquarian Society, Green Bay Symphony and Planned Parenthood. At the age of 53, she spent the summer in New York City where she studied at the New York School of Interior Design and turned her hobby of creating beautiful spaces for family and friends into a profession, becoming a well regarded interior designer in Green Bay, working on residences, offices, and even a luxury railroad car.  Her husband died in 1998 and in 2005 Marcia moved to Boston where she spent her final seven years in the enjoyment of new dear friends and the culture of the city.  She died surrounded by loving family. Known for her natural elegance and wit, generosity and kindness, she affected all who knew her. 

She is survived by her children Robin Deutsch and her husband David Himmelstein of Newton, Massachusetts, Mady Deutsch of Rome, Italy, Andrew Deutsch and his wife Cris Antunes of Sao Paulo Brazil, Roger Deutsch of San Francisco, Martin Deutsch of Los Altos, California, and Anne Deutsch of Portland Oregon, as well as her five beloved grandchildren, Jacob Blakesley, Emma Miller, Sam Miller, Hannah Deutsch, and Gabe Giles, and two great grandchildren, Giovanni and Lucy Sbordoni-Blakesley. 

Donations may be made to Planned Parenthood.Services are  private

Vignati -Mila Alexandra, age 2, daughter of Nicole & Jonathan Vignati of Newton, MA, passed away on March 12, 2012 of a prolonged battle with pneumonia, a complication of Tay-Sachs.  She was pure and beautiful and truly loved by all who met her. We will miss her with each breath we take , but take comfort in knowing that her struggles and frustrations are finally over.  She leaves behind adoring brothers Jackson and younger brother Hudson and maternal grandparents, Ronni & Ronald Casty and paternal grandparents, Ruth & Louis Vignati.  There will be no memorial service.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Tay-Sachs Gene Therapy Research via the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Disease Organization ( www.NTSAD.org)

Blau-Tibor, of Boxborough MA, and formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 12, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Manya (Ostry) Blau. Dear son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Klein) Blau. Devoted father of Fred and Robert Blau. Dear Grandfather of Jamie, Elyse and Daniel, and Stephen and Nolan. Loving brother of the late Laci and Sanyi. Graveside services at Beit Olam cemetery, on Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 12 noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Bob and Marybeth until 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Jewish Family Services 1300 N. Jackson St. Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Evelyn Myers, 94, passed away on March 7, 2012 at the Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester, MA where she had been living over the past year.

A service will be held at Wednesday, March 14th at 2:00 PM at Temple Emanuel, 280 May Street, Worcester, MA . Memorial observance will be held through Thursday evening, March 15th at the home of Laura Myers, 3B Ardmore Road in Worcester.

Private graveside services were held in Hartford, CT. on Tuesday March 13, 2012

Sherman Melvin Wolf, 86, died peacefully at his home Friday, March 9,2012. He was the devoted father of Scott and his wife Hiroko Mochizuki of Beverly Hills, CA; Steve and his wife Michelle of Wayland; and Julie of Newton. He was the cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Russell and Bryant Wolf and loving brother of Myron Wolf and the late Edith Friedlander. He was the chief ball tosser for his beloved dog Enzo. Sherman was a 53-year Master Mason of The Consolidated Lodge.

Sherman began his business career at age 16 repairing newly invented televisions for Jordan Marsh. He furthered his training in the Navy serving in World War II and the Korean War as an Electronic Technician Second Class and applied that training to establish Two-Way Radio Engineering, Inc., which provided and serviced all of greater-Boston’s police departments and taxi companies with two-way radios.  In the early 1960s, Sherman founded Zip-Call, Inc., which became the largest pocket paging company in New England, supplying all of the major Boston hospitals and trades. His innovations and breakthroughs led the industry and advanced the services provided. 

When no bank would offer financing, Sherman saw the potential of an outdoor music shed in Mansfield, Massachusetts and agreed to co-develop the Great Woods Center amphitheater and later the Harborlights Pavilion in Boston, both projects becoming models for similar facilities throughout the country.  Since 1986, Great Woods, now known as the Comcast Center, has provided enjoyment to millions of people in the New England area.

While successful in business, Sherman’s unique talent was troubleshooting and solving electrical and mechanical problems. He could fix anything and always found the most elegant solution. He was fortunate to have many caring neighbors and friends who enjoyed and appreciated his many talents and skills.

Sherman’s passion was collecting and repairing antique radios, clocks and cars. He always maintained and repaired his own vintage cars, frequently fabricating parts in his workshop when they could not be found. He participated in road rallies around the world including the Mille Miglia in Italy and Japan.   It was at these events where Sherman was truly in his element, often helping other drivers get their cars running again while they stood in awe. While most other participants brought their own mechanics and enjoyed the social parts of the event, Sherman reveled in climbing under the hood to diagnose and repair their cars.

He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed in so many ways. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., Wayalnd, MA 01778 on Monday, March 12, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery shiva will be observed at the home of Steven and Michelle Wolf, Monday until 8pm and Tuesday from 1pm to 8pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Glen Highland Farm Border Collie Rescue, 217 Pegg Road, Morris, NY 13808, or the charity of your choice.

Levine-June (Wilanski), of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Newton on March 8, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Levine. Devoted mother of David Dine and his wife Debbie and the late Harold Dine. Step mother of Dotte and David Nankin and Mark and Debbie Levine. Dear grandmother of Eleven grandchildren and Four great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, March 11 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mark and Debbie Levine on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.