Obituaries

Kramer-Albert of Newton on January 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Denise (Colitz) Kramer. Devoted father of Eric Kramer,Lauren Teller and Deborah Kramer-Zamcheck. Father in law of Marjory Fair-Kramer, Michael Teller and Mark Zamcheck. Dear grandfather of Ariel Rubin,Melissa Rubinsky, Carolyn Kramer,Doria Zamcheck,Kyle Zamcheck and Daniel Teller and great-grandfather of Shai Rubin. Loving brother of Irene Kramer and the late Nathan Kramer. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St) West Newton on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:00 am.Interment at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Monday until 8 pm and continuing on Tuesday from 1-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale,MA 02131.

Gelerman-Jack of Sharon, MA ,on January 6, 2010.Beloved husband of Brenda( Brams) Gelerman. Devoted father of David J. Gelerman and his wife Theola of Canton, Steven H. Gelerman and his wife Susan of No. Andover, Lisa A. Ruboy and her husband Joshua of Sharon and Edward M. Gelerman and his wife Julie of Canton. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Noah and Olivia Gelerman, Ian and Samantha Gelerman, Zackery , Jayson and Kyle Ruboy , Katelyn , Andrew and Meghan Gelerman. Dear brother of Sonia Neiman. , Max Gelerman Boris Gelerman of Israel , Rachel Rosenberg Flapan and Victor Gellerman ,and the late Lazar, Leah and Shmuel.Services at Temple Israel 125 Pond St. Sharon on Sunday January 10 , 2010 at 12:00 noon.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park , Sharon a memorial observance will be held at the home of Lisa A. and Joshua Ruboy until 8:00 pm Sunday and continuing Monday and Tuesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Israel , Sharon or Chabad of Sharon ,162 North Main St. Sharon ,MA 02067. Jack was a veteran of the Israeli Army and the owner of the Butcherie ,Brookline

Epstein-Sylvia ( Goldberg) of Waltham, MA on January 5, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Abraham Epstein. Devoted mother of Paul N. Epstein and his wife Patricia Kralik of Louisville, KY, Arnold P. Epstein and his wife Jane of Stow, MA and Beatrice L. Wilson and her husband Ellery of Littleton, CO Dear grandmother of Eric H. Wilson and Emily S. Wilson , Daniel K. Epstein and Katherine T. Epstein.Dear sister of the late Claire Schwartz. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Friday January 8, 2010 at 1:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her residence Friday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Family & Children’s Services 1430 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451

Cline-Matthew , age 36 of Stoughton ,on January 5, 2010 after a valiant battle with numerous illnesses .Dear son of Barbara and Dr. Ronald Cline of Canton , formerly of Randolph.He is blessed with the love of his life, his soulmate and best friend Pam Karambelas who was always by his side to love and support him.He was the loving brother of Heather Rue of Needham and Joshua Cline and his wife Jessie of Bala Cynwd, PA .Best uncle of Hannah and Zac . Dear nephew of Helaine and Richard Berry and cousin Emily Berry .Cherished grandson of the late Evelyn and Swede Goldstein of Stoughton and the late Gladys and Dr. Harold Cline of Randolph. Services at Temple Beth Am , 871 North Main St.( Rte 28) Randolph on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker St. ,West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Dr. Ronald Cline 66 Indian Woods Way , Canton until 9:00 pm Thursday , Friday 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday Thru Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Liver Association , c/o Zachary’s Hope, 88 Winchester St. Newton, MA 02461. Matt, rest in peace with Bubbie and Papa.

Etkind- Irving J. of Waltham on January 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Lillian ( Itzkowitz) . Devoted father of Alan Etkind and his wife Alice of Plymouth, MA and Stephen Etkind and his wife Susan of Cohasset. Dear grandfather of Michael and his wife Wendy , Diana , Matthew , Alexander and Zachary Etkind .Dear brother of Charlotte Coe of Ca. and the late Florence Pinkus. Services at Temple Beth Israel 25 Harvard St. Waltham on Thursday Jan. 7 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment in Sharon a memorial observance will be at his residence until 9:00 pm Thursday and Friday 10 :00am to 3:00 pm and Saturday evening 7:00 -9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Israel

Seidel-Susan of Boston , on December 31, 2009.Born in Berlin, Germany Dear daughter of The late Paul and Recha ( Rosenow) Seidel . Sister of Werner Seidel of Jupiter, Fl. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery , 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday Jan. 3, 2010 at 2:00 pm.There will be no memorial week .Remembrances to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raul Wallenberg Place , SW , Washington , DC 20024-2126

Paul B.Krutt of Newton on December 30, 2009, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease . Beloved husband of Myrna ( Ludwig) Krutt .Devoted father of Dr. Kenneth Krutt and his wife RoseAnne and Susan Craig and her husband John and the late Steven Krutt . Dear Papa of Hilary, Andrew and Lindsay .Dear brother of the late Barbara Weinstein .Dear uncle of Alisa ,Heidi and Stefani. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( (Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday January 3, 2010 at 10:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will held at his residence until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-7pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. B.U. Medical Campus ,72 East Concord St. ( C3) , Boston, MA 02118

George M.Libin, Of Wellesley, on December 29, 2009. Beloved husband of Janet (Gilman) Libin. Devoted father of Richard F. Libin and his wife Cathy of Pocasset and Robert Libin and his wife Irene of Natick. Dear grandfather of Michael and Jennifer Libin and Renee Rosica. Dear brother of the late Muriel Cohen. Services are Private. There will be no memorial observance. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. George was a Veteran of WWII Army Air Corps China-Burma Campaign.

Dorothy Lasky-of Natick , Formerly of New York on December 27, 2009.Beloved wife of the late Calman .Devoted mother of Marilyn Lasky of Wellesley. Dear grandmother of Carrie, Julie , Daphne and David. Graveside services at Beth Moses Cemetery Pinelawn, NY on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Dr. Alvin Peace Newman, 64, died peacefully in Newton, Massachusetts surrounded by his children after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved father of Jason Newman and his wife Angela Allevi, Stephanie (Newman) Morris and her husband Christopher Morris, and Kirsten Newman and her fiance Seth Walton, a brother Martin Newman and his wife Selma and their children, Richard and Staurt. He was also the husband of Linda (Schott) Newman. Dr. Newman was born August 15, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Paula (Zugmann) Newman and the late Sam Newman. He was a diplomat and civil engineer for USAID working in the developing world on water resource development and disaster relief projects. His lifelong commitment to the developing world allowed him to fulfill his passion for travel and building his collection of fine art and textiles. Dr. Newman resided in Washington, CT since 2000 where it became his home and a home for his children and grandchildren to gather frequently. He is also survived by his four grandsons, Benjamin Morris, Owen Newman, Jacob Morris, and Evan Newman. Services were held Sunday Decmber 27th in CT