Obituaries

SKORNIK- Frances on August 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Nathan Skornik. Beloved mother of the late William Skornick. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Ronee Skornik and her son-in-law Dr. Robert Barbieri, 2 grandchildren John and Janet Barbieri and her brother Leon Granitz. Graveside services at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., NEWTON on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the William Allan Skornik Memorial Student Scholarship Fund, Office of External Relations, 401 Park Dr., East Atrium, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215.

NAMENSON- Edith (Freedman) of Sharon, formerly of Randolph on August 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Namenson. Devoted mother of James Miller and his wife Carolyn, and the late Noel Miller and his surviving former wife Barbara Miller. Dear grandmother of Scott (Sabrina) , Eric (Inga), Aaron, Seth (Bridget), and Molly Miller, and 5 great grandchildren. Devoted friend of Shirley Jaffe and her children Edward Namenson, Bruce Namenson, Robyn Bamford and Traci Weisman. Devoted friend of Abbi Maher, Wayne, Todd and Jack Berkowitz. Loving sister of the late Lawrence, Eddie and Arnold Freedman. Graveside services at the Chevra Mishna Cemetery, Lakeshore Road, Lynn on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of James and Carolyn Miller In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

BLUM-Rosalie( Barkan) of Natick on August 3, 2009 . Beloved wife of the late Joseph Blum. Devoted mother of Dr. Steven Blum of Bartlett, NH and Jim Blum and his wife Nancy of Sudbury .Dear grandmother of Andrew , Daniel and Jeffrey .Dear sister of Marilyn Margolis of Delray Beach, Fl and sister in law of Ruth Baker of Staten Island, NY and her dearest friends Suzanne and Ed Selig of Acton. .Services at Temple Beth Am 300 Pleasant St. Framingham on Wednesday August 5 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at Framingham-Hebrew Cemetery Natick , a memorial observance will be held at the home of Jim and Nancy Blum on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening, and Friday afternoon until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131, Temple Beth Am or a charity of your choice.

Herniter-Jerome David of Lexington on August 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Myrna ( Strauss) Herniter .Devoted father of Bruce C. Herniter and his wife Carla of Highland Park , NJ , Marc E. Herniter of Brazil, Indiana and Beth Solomon of Sudbury.Dear grandfather of Rachel,Ira,Katarina,Moriah,Calysta,Joel,Darrian,Chava .Dear brother of Goldie Nalven of NJ and the late Myron Herniter and his surviving wife Seena. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Thursday August 6 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at his residence commencing at 2:30 pm Thursday and Friday until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

HIRSCH-Morris, age 93, of Spring Valley, NY and Newton , MA, passed away on August 1.in Newton, Beloved husband of the late Ruthe Hirsch. Loving brother of the late Herb and David. Devoted father of Robert, Betsy (and Matt), Nancy (and Bobby), and Deborah (and Brad). Adored grandfather (Pop) of Samantha, Elise, Hilana, Brynn, Gabrielle, Griffen and Brennan. His life was one of generosity and responsibility to family, friends, and community. He served as a Sergeant in the Psychological Research Dept. of the Army Air Force during WWII, and was owner of Exmoor Knitwear, a company that conducted business with the same high ethical code he followed in his personal life. He will be loved, honored, and missed for generations. Funeral on Monday, August 3, Hellman Memorial Chapel; 845-356-8600.

Baltin-Hannah( Lasarow) of Chestnut Hill , formerly of New Brunswick, N.J. on July 30, 2009.Beloved wife of the late William H. Baltin.Devoted mother of Lynne M. Siering of Roslindale and Kenneth S. Baltin and his wife Marjorie Glazer of Needham. Dear grandmother of Dara Eve Baltin. Loving sister of Helen Lucks and the late Miriam Reitman and Lucille Lasarow.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Tuesday Aug. 4 , 2009 at 11:45 am.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the residence of Kenneth Baltin and Marjorie Glazer until 9:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 7-10:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131

London-Samuel of Brighton, formerly of the West End of Boston, on July 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Bornstein) London. Devoted father of Fredric London of Brighton and the late William London of Brighton and NY. Loving brother of the late John London of Boston and Miami, and Harold London of Boston. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Friday, July 31 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be in the Community room at Resevoir Towers, 1925 Commonwealth Ave. Brighton on Friday until sundown. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the West End House Boys and Girls Club, 105 Allston St. Allston,MA 02134. Mr. London was a POW during wwll.

Herta (Katz) Katz, formerly of White Plains, NY, died in Belmont, MA on July 26, 2009. She was 94. Mrs. Katz was born in Germany. She was the daughter of the late Philipp Katz and Selma (Fruehauf) Katz. She was the beloved wife of the late Zvi Katz. Sister of the late Justin Katz and the late Ludwig Katz. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Thursday, July 30 at 10:45 am. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah.

Norman of Milton on July 26, 2009. Devoted husband of Barbara (Leif) Hurwitz. Devoted father of Robin Lee and her husband Joseph of Quincy and Karen MacLeod and her husband Duncan of Virginia Beach, VA. Cherished papa of Nicole, Austin, Lindsay, Allyson, Jack, and Benjamin. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.), WEST NEWTON, on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1 PM. Following burial at King Solomon Memorial Park memorial observance will be at his late residence Tuesday only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

FRANCER-Bernard of Needham on July 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Fisher) Francer. Devoted father of Gary Francer and his wife Amy of Hopedale, Elise Marcus of Marlboro, and Ellen Mendis and her husband John of Burlington. Dear Grandfather of Jacob, Rachel, Jeffrey, Michael, and Adam. Loving Brother of Paul Francer of Florida. Graveside services at Roxbury Mutual Society Cemetery, 11 Washington St., WOBURN on Tuesday, July 28 at 11 am. Memorial Observance at his late residence Tuesday until 8 pm, Wednesday 12-8 pm, and Thursday 2-8 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.