Obituaries

NATOL, Esther (Richter) Of Dedham, formerly of Newton on October 29,2011. Beloved wife of the late Maury Natol. Beloved mother of Sheila Kates and her husband Seldon of Leesburg, FL and Myrna Schultz and her husband Richard of Falmouth, MA. Loving grandmother of Randi and Stewart Pierce, Sam and Liza Kates, Alan and Alisa Schultz, Marni and Andrew Schwartz, Michael and Joan Kates, Andrew and Wrenn Kates. Beloved great grandmother of Emily and Madlyn Kates, Samantha and Benjamin Schwartz, Ellie and Toby Schultz, Ben and Ana Kates, Spencer, Trevor and Hadley Kates. Dear sister of Shirley Friedman and the late Ethel Fleishman and Melvin Richter. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon on Thursday, Novermber 3 at 11:00 AM. A Memorial Observance will be held at the home of Marni and Andrew Schwartz 48 Foondry Rd.  Sharon immediately following interment until 9 PM and continuing on Saturday evening 7 -9 PM. An additional memorial observance will be held at the home of Myrna and Richard Schultz in Falmouth on Sunday, November 6 from 7 -9 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, Life Enhancement Program, c/o Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131 or to the charity of your choice

Erlich-Freda P. of Boston on October 31, 2011. Loving aunt of Hannah Erlich Lind and Jeffrey Erlich. Loving sister of the late Myer D. Erlich and his late wife Miriam. Graveside services at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Peabody (Route 114 east off of Route 128, Left at the first light) on Wednesday, November 2 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas,TX  75265-0309.

Lanes-Gerda (Fuchs) of Newton, on October 29, 2011. Beloved wife of Alfred Lanes. Devoted mother of Stephan Lanes of Southbury CT, Donna Holzinger of Sharon MA, and Jennifer Gozlan of Springfield NJ. Dear grandmother of Olivia and Harrison Lanes, Chloe and Kyle Holzinger, and Abigail and Nathaniel Gozlan. Loving sister of Ruth Fuchs M.D. of New York City, NY. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday October 31, 2011 at 11:45 am. Following interment memorial observance will be at the home of Donna Holzinger until 7 pm Monday only, and at the home of Alfred Lanes Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Koplan-Selma ( Davis) at age 96, of Canton formerly of Chestnut Hill,  Beloved wife of the late Herman Koplan. Devoted mother of Laurence Koplan and his wife Beverly, Lois Gibley and her husband Harry Dear grandmother of  Michelle  Eagle and her husband Mark, David Koplan and his wife Elizabeth, Neil Tockman and his wife Jennifer, Lee Tockman and his wife Leslie and Gail Tockman. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Natalie Bornstein, Dr. Albert Davis and Dr. Saul Davis. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Emeth 194 Grove St. Chestnut Hill on Monday October 31, 2011 at  11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park family and friends are invited to the Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave. Newton until 4:30 pm Monday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America 280 Hillside Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 or 65 Roses, 249 Route 10 N, Grantham, New Hampshire 03753.

Plotkin-Rosalyn (Bean), of Rockville, MD, on October 27, 2011.  Born and raised in Springfield and former resident of Orange for 52 years. Rosalyn was the Past President of the Athol-Orange Chapter of Hadassah. Wife of the late Norman Plotkin. Mother of Lanny (Cathy) Plotkin, Cheryl (Wayne) Lidsky and Jonathan (Stephanie Marks) Plotkin. Sister of Charles Bean and Selma (Bernie) Milstein. Grandmother of Elana, Talia and Zachary Plotkin, Andrew and Carrie Lidsky and Joshua and Leah Plotkin. Services will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 11:30 am at Beth Israel Synagogue, Jamesbury Drive, Worcester. Interment will be at the Holy Society Cemetery, Leicester. Shiva will be at the home of Jonathan Plotkin and Stephanie Marks in Ashland on Sunday until 9 pm and continuing Monday and Tuesday, 2-4, 7-9 pm. Daily minyan 9 am and 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Richard Perlman Funeral Director.

Gordon-Isabelle (Snyder) of Newton, on October 24, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Jack I. Gordon. Devoted mother of Neil Gordon and his wife Judi, Diane Snyder and her late husband Samuel. Cherished grandmother of Lane Gordon and his wife Lisa, Ethan Gordon and his wife Jennifer, Brett Snyder and his wife Irene Cheng, Jeremy Snyder and his wife Maggie Nemser, and Alyssa Snyder. Cherished great grandmother of Ava and Alana Gordon, Abby and Mitchell Gordon, and Xia and Kai Snyder. Loving sister to the late Benjamin, Sidney, and Wilbur Snyder. She was an active member of the Newton Jewish Community Center. Kind and caring, she was loved and cherished by many nieces and nephews, and all who knew her. Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (Corner of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Boylston Lodge Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at her residence, Shiva minyan at 7:00 pm, and calling hours from 1-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Heart Association Heart Fund, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, and Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

Simon-Helen( Liebman) Sterman of  Delray Beach, FL. formerly of Brookline , on October 21, 2011.Beloved wife of the late James Simon and  Hyman Sterman.Devoted mother of  Nancy Sterman of Somerville and Paul Sterman and his wife Ann of New York City, NY. Dear  sister of Betty Stone of Maitland, FL.Graveside  services at Sharon Memorial Park ,( Opposite 41  Dedham  St. Sharon on Sunday October 23, 2011 at  1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

GOLDSTON, Melvin “Mal” Age 97, of Newton, on October 17, 2011. He was founder and President of Mal’s Discount Department Stores with seven locations in Massachusetts. He began his career selling merchandise on the road throughout New England. He later opened Mal’s Bargain Centers in Needham, Norwood and Hyde Park and then became one of the first retailers to open discount department stores in New England. Mr. Goldston’s greatest achievement was as patriarch of a warm, loving family in which he instilled his values of love, loyalty and determination. He suffered many losses in his life. He will join his beloved wife of 40 years, the late Sylvia “Sibby” (Rubin) Goldston, his late daughter Sandra Goldston and late brother Lester Goldston. He was the devoted partner of Joyce Dovinos. Devoted father of Saralee Mulcahey and her husband Vincent, Barbara and Joseph Lane. Dear grandfather of Wendy and Gus Prince, Steven and Kristie Rosenberg, Michael Rosenberg, Gary and Craig Mulcahey, Stacy Klickstein, Stacey and Sean Nugent. Loving great grandchildren Cameron Connor and Lyrissa Hall, Brandon, Kayla and Kevin Rosenberg, Oscar and Eli Mulcahey. Devoted brother of Dr. Irving Goldston and his wife Cynthia. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Mass General Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine, Mass General Hospital, Develpment Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114.

GOLDSTON, Melvin “Mal” Age 97, of Newton, on October 17, 2011. He was founder and President of Mal’s Discount Department Stores with seven locations in Massachusetts. He began his career selling merchandise on the road throughout New England. He later opened Mal’s Bargain Centers in Needham, Norwood and Hyde Park and then became one of the first retailers to open discount department stores in New England. Mr. Goldston’s greatest achievement was as patriarch of a warm, loving family in which he instilled his values of love, loyalty and determination. He suffered many losses in his life. He will join his beloved wife of 40 years, the late Sylvia “Sibby” (Rubin) Goldston, his late daughter Sandra Goldston and late brother Lester Goldston. He was the devoted partner of Joyce Dovinos. Devoted father of Saralee Mulcahey and her husband Vincent, Barbara and Joseph Lane. Dear grandfather of Wendy and Gus Prince, Steven and Kristie Rosenberg, Michael Rosenberg, Gary and Craig Mulcahey, Stacy Klickstein, Stacey and Sean Nugent. Loving great grandchildren Cameron Connor and Lyrissa Hall, Brandon, Kayla and Kevin Rosenberg, Oscar and Eli Mulcahey. Devoted brother of Dr. Irving Goldston and his wife Cynthia. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Mass General Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine, Mass General Hospital, Develpment Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114.

Ralph L. Kolodny, professor emeritus of Boston University School of Social Work, died at Norwood Hospital on October 18, 2011. Born and raised in Fall River, MA. He graduated from Durfee High School, Brown University, Columbia University (MA in Sociology) and Boston University (MSS in Social Work). He was a veteran of World War 2, serving in the Pacific. He was a member of the Z.O. A. and Temple Beth El in Quincy, and  an author of over 50 articles in Social Work Journals, many of which have been translated and appeared in foreign journals. He worked as a Director of Department of Neighborhood  clubs of Boston Childrens’ Services Association for many years, and taught social work at Boston College and Boston University. He established the School of Social Work at Ben Gurion University in Israel. He attended Hebrew College in Brookline for many years, becoming fluent in Hebrew, and was an ardent student of the language.

He leaves his wife, Vivian (Orodenker) Kolodny;  his children, Dr. Jonathan Kolodny of Dedham and Miriam Kolodny Ben Nun of Tel Aviv, Israel; his grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, Lauren Kolodny and Sam Ben Nun; his brother Bently G. Kolodny of Ny.

Services at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood on Friday, October 21 at 1:00 pm. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon  memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny in Dedham through 8 pm and memorial observance will continue on Sunday at his late residence in Quincy, 2-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.