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ABRAHAM AL CASWELL

July 29, 2010

CASWELL, Abraham “Al” Of Stoughton, MA passed away at home on July 29 at 96 years old with his family by his side. Beloved husband for 71 years of Ethel Greenstein Caswell. Cherished father of Sharon and her husband Neal Andelman and Ina Beder and her husband the late Alan Beder. Adored grandfather of Julie and Jeffrey Mokotoff, James and Anne Croteau Andelman, Jonathan and Suzanne Barrett Beder and Michael and Tamara Beder. Proud great grandfather of Isabelle, Sophia, and Aidan Mokotoff, Ivy and Lucy Andelman, Jacob, Mitchell and Caden Beder and Arianna and Andrew Beder. Loving brother to Anne Robbins and the late Israel Caswell and the late Goldye Baker. He also leaves many devoted nieces and nephews. Al spread to all his good cheer, his dry sense of humor, and his kindness. He lived his life with a quiet dignity and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, August 1 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance following the burial until 4:00 PM and in the evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and continuing Monday from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to Temple Beth Am Seniors, Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368 or The Bridge Center, 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.

ARLENE ( JACOBSON) WARSHAW

July 25, 2010

Arlene-“Cissy” (Jacobson) Warshaw( of Aventura, Fl, formerly of Atlanta, GA. and Newton, MA, on July 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Melvin Warshaw. Devoted mother of Neal Levitan and his wife Audrey of Cambridge and Jeffrey Levitan and his wife Jane of Laconia, NH .Loving aunt of Peter Jacobson and his wife Maddy , Fern and Danny Toccin. Dear sister of Donald Jacobson and his wife Lola of Bal Harbour, Fl .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon ) on Thursday July 29 , 2010 at 12:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Neal and Audrey Levitan until 9:00 pm Thursday ,Friday 12 noon to 5:00 pm and Saturday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The National Brain Tumor Society 124 Watertown St. ( Unit 2D) Watertown, MA 02472 or The Pan/Mass Challenge in honor of Neal Levitan 77 4th Ave, Needham, MA 02494.

WENDI J. CORBETT

July 24, 2010

Wendi J. Corbett(Ostrov) 54, of Brockton, suddenly on July 24, 2010. Dear wife of Richard, loving mother to Stacey Corbett of W. Bridgewater and Heather Thistle of Brockton. Dear grandmother of Kyle and Ryan Thistle of Brockton. Loving sister of Brad and Louise Ostrov of Santa Clara, CA and dear aunt of Ian and Aiden Ostrov of Oceano, CA. Devoted daughter of Irving Ostrov of Randolph and the late Barbara J. Ostrov. Visiting at 12:15 and services at 1pm on Tuesday, July 27th at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St. Randolph, MA. Shiva at the home of Irving Ostrov, Tuesday evening 6-9, Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9pm and Thursday, 1-4 and 6-9 pm. Burial will be private. Contributions to her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

PEG ERLANGER

July 24, 2010

Peg Erlanger- of Newton, on July 24, 2010.Beloved Daughter of the late Florence ( Cohen) Erlanger and Jay Herman Erlanger.Dear sister of Steven Erlanger of Paris, France.Also survived by a devoted circle of friends.Graveside services at The Newton Cemetery 791 Walnut St. Newton , on Tuesday July 27 , 2010 at 11:00 am. Following services, family and friends are invited to her residence until 3:00 pm Tuesday .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Lionheart Foundation , PO Box 170115, Boston, MA 02117, Alternatives to Violence Project of MA , Box 333 ,Concord, MA 01742, MAZON, A Jewish Response To Hunger , 10495 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100 , Los Angeles, CA 90025 or Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, 355 Boylston St. , Boston, MA 02116

AMANDA CAREN GREIFF

July 21, 2010

Greiff-Amanda Caren of Boca Raton , formerly of Needham , on July 21, 2010. Beloved Daughter of Patricia ( Levi) Greiff of Boca Raton , FL and Daniel Greiff and his wife Deborah of Needham.Dear sister of Andrew Greiff and his wife Kim, Mitchell, Jared , Joshua and Zoe Greiff. Loving aunt of Jacob and Harrison Greiff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Monday July 26 at 12:45 pm. Following services memorial observance will be held at the home of Barrie and Carol Greiff until 8:00 pm Monday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Boca West Cancer Research Unit , c/o Joanne Goldberg, 19490 Bayview Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434

ESTHER FEARER

July 18, 2010

Esther ( Plotkin) Fearer of Randolph , on July 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Abraham “Butch” Fearer . Devoted mother of Beverly Feldman and her husband Mark of Sharon,Linda Langenthal and her husband Terry of Randolph.Beloved Nana to Michael Feldman and his wife Cyre, Jeffrey Feldman and his wife Meredith, Heidi and Sheri Feldman.Loving great Nana to Elizabeth, Ilana, Benjamin , Aimee and Matthew Feldman.Loving sister of Irving Plotkin of Delray Beach, Fl. Services at Temple Beth Am 871 No. Main St. Randolph on Monday July 19, 2010 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph the family will be at her residence until 7:00 pm Monday and thru Sunday evening July 25th.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Schepens Eye Research Institute of Boston 20 Staniford St. Boston, MA. 02114

SARA TOBIN GOLDMAN

July 17, 2010

GOLDMAN, Sarah “Sally” (Tobin) Of Delray Beach, Florida, on July 17, 2010, at age 95. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Goldman. Devoted mother of George Goldman and his wife Arlene of Boca Raton, FL, and Stanley Goldman of Delray Beach, FL. Dear grandmother of Beth and Sanford Tassel, Jennifer Goldman and Johnas Cuckier, Risa Goldman and Gary Madison, and Julie and Jim Tombari. Great-grandmother of Ethan and Drew Tassel, Arielle Levine and Evelyn Cuckier, Tucker and Sawyer Madison, and Isabella and Joshua Tombari. Loving sister of the late Hyman and Charles Tobin. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Wednesday, July 21 at 2:45 PM. Following services Memorial Observance at the home of Jennifer Goldman until 9:00 pm Wednesday, and Thursday 2:00-4:30 pm and 6:30-9:00 pm, Friday 2:30-6:00 pm. Donations in Sarah’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel

JESSE SAUL FRIEDMAN

July 17, 2010

Jesse Saul Friedman- , 29 of Brookline, died Saturday July 17, 2010 Beloved son of Irene and Ronne Friedman, brother of Zachary, grandson of Ina and Sam Starobin and Evelyn Neumann. Funeral service Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Temple Israel, The Riverway, Boston. Parking available on The Riverway. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance at Temple Israel following the interment Wednesday until 4:00 PM and Wednesday evening 7:00 to 9:00 PM: Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 Pm and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Jesse S. Friedman Fund: Riverway Project 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215

MELVIN A. SAFTLER

July 14, 2010

Saftler- Melvin A. of Brockton, on July 14, 2010 . Beloved husband of Toby ( Nerenberg ) Saftler. Devoted father of Deborah Baron and her husband Edward of Brockton, Louis Saftler of Windsor, Ct. Charles Saftler and his wife Colleen of Studio City, CA . Dear grandfather of Marci Siegel and her husband Christopher , Sarah Kelly and her husband Aaron , Hannah and Jackson Saftler .Loving greatgrandfather of Joseph and Adam Siegel . Devoted brother of Morton Saftler . Services at Temple Beth Emunah 479 Torrey St. Brockton on Friday July 16, 2010 at 10:00 am.Following interment at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , the family will be at Temple Beth Emunah , memorial observance will be held at his residence Sunday thru Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Emunah or Autism Speaks , 2 Park Avenue ( 11th Floor) New York , NY. 10016

BEATRICE ORIEL

July 14, 2010

Beatrice Oriel- ( Rosenthal) of Newton ,on July 14, 2010.Beloved wife of Benjamin Oriel for 73 years. Devoted mother of Iris Clickstein and her husband Barry of Falmouth, Cheryl Ross and her husband Warren of Newton, Robert “Ricky” Oriel and his wife Judy of Newton and the late Marvin Oriel and his surviving wife Frances .Dear grandmother of Kim Mulkern and her husband Joe, Gregg Clickstein and his wife Georgina , Alex Ross , Kati Ross , Brad and Amanda Oriel .Cherished greatgrandmother of Zachary, Samantha , Sydney , Tessa and Joshua.Dear sister of the late Morris , Herman and Joseph Rosenthal, Rose Fox and Celia Oriel .Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and her loving caretaker Sarah Knight. Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday July 15, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 pm and Friday 1-5 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd 2042 Beacon St. Newton, MA. 02468

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