Obituaries

Shapiro- Jean C. (Wechsler) of Chicago, Il on March 31, 2009. Loving mother of Andrea Sheinbein, Sam (Marjorie) Shapiro and Step-mother of Claire Gold and Amy (Ed) Kaznocha, and the late Neal Shapiro. Adored grandmother of Andrew, Julia, Chole, Rebecca and Isaac. Dear sister of Selna (Herman) Freedman and the late Edna (the late Bundy) Shaw. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10:45 am. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, 30 S. Wells St. Chicago, IL.

Lepie-Alice (Bardfield) of Houston,TX, formerly of Boston on March 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Edward Lepie. Devoted mother of Dr. Richard Lepie and his wife Arlyne of NY, Louise Lepie and her husband Dr. Joel Cohen of TX an Eric Lepie of Arizona. Dear grandmother of David Cohen, Dr. Ethan Cohen, Yale Cohen, Catherine Lepie and Lara Lepie and great grandmother of Lucas Ethan Cohen. Loving sister of the late David Bardfield, Edward Bardfield, Libby Bardfield, Selma Gross and Harry Bardfield. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, (Corner of Chestnut St) West Newton on Thursday, April 2 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030.

Balkan-Herman B. of West Roxbury, on March 30, 2009. Son of the late Sadie and Max Balkan. He was born in Dorchester, with his beloved twin sister, Celia Cohen who passed away at the age of 59. He was a graduate of Northeastern University. Herman was a loyal hard working family man. Beloved husband of Arleen (Charnitsky) of 50 years. He worked for Ratheon Corp. as an accountant for 35 years and part time at the Boston Globe. Over the years he was an avid numismatist and philatelist who was affiliated with many such organizations in the Boston area. He was a natural at languages and enjoyed speaking Spanish as well as public speaking for the Toastmasters Club. Besides his wife, Arleen he leaves his daughters, Janet Weinstein and her husband Glenn of Weston and Sharon Yogel and her husband David of Weston; his grandchildren, Robin, Gordon, Jodie Weinstein and Ross and Jenna Yogel. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:45 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to the home of Sharon and David Yogel through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.

Landau-Janet S. (Effron) of Brookline on March 26, 2009 after a 2 1/2 month battle with cancer without pain. She leaves behind her constant companion and husband of 56 years, Bill Landau. Mother of only child, John Landau of Florida. Friend to dozens of people and relatives. Throughout the years she was involved with many charities. She was a professional Real Estate Title Examiner for 25 years. Graveside services at the Hand in Hand Cemetery, Centre St. West Roxbury (The entrance to the cemetery is opposite 2676 Centre Street) on Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to the Royal East Restaurant, 792 Main St. Cambridge, MA. Remembrances may be made to the Janet Landau Fund, at MSPCA, Attn: Devel;opment, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

Saul, Jack H. Of Randolph, on March 18, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mae E. (Levine). Devoted father of Charisse Sebastian. Loving brother of Ray Stark. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Tuesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Animal RescueLeague. Brezniak Rodman Funeral Directors www.levinebriss.com 781-963-2900

APPEL, Tosca Of Brookline, on March 20, 2009. Dear daughter of the late Morris and Rena (Cymerman) Appel. Loving sister of Inga Finks and her husband Malcolm of Marblehead, and Saul L. Appel of Newton. Dear aunt of Rachel Appel, Stephani Finks, Lara Finks and Dr. Jonathan Finks. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, March 22 at 11:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Saul Appel through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Gabbe, John D. Of Hingham, on March 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Judith (Hanauer). Devoted father of David Gabbe and his wife Lesley Feldman-Rumpler Gabbe and Laura Gabbe Breen and her husband Gerry. Dear grandfather of Hannah Gabbe. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Fri., March 20 at 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Doctor Yariv Houvras Thyroid Cancer Fund, c/o Mass General Hospital Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

KRASNER, Esther Ann (Lelansky) On March 15th, formerly of Lewiston, ME, Newton, Somerville, and Shorewood, WI, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Beloved wife of the late George Krasner. Devoted mother to Irving Allen Krasner, Nancy Gail (Krasner) Gilman and the late Miriam Reba Krasner. Treasured Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. Services In the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (corner of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON, on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Following the burial at B’Nai Brith Cemetery in Peabody, memorial observance will be held at the home of Nancy Gilman until 8 p.m. Thank you to Karen and the 6th floor personnel at Coolidge House, Dr. Anderson, and Beacon Hospice. Remembrances in Esther’s memory may be made to the Somerville Home, 117 Summer St., Somerville, MA 02143. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors 617-969-0800 www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Rich-Norman of Boston on March 13, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Miller). Devoted father of Ernest Rich and his wife Linda of So. Natick, Shelley Crowley and her husband Donald of Fl, and Peter Rich and his wife Julie of Wellesley. Dear grandfather of Ross, Abigail and Victoria Crowley and Lauren and Sam Rich. Graveside services at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, March 15 at 10am. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday until 10 pm and Monday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Blauner-Reuben of Aventura, FL on March 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Bertha (Mick). Devoted father of Charles Blauner and his wife Judith of NJ and Michelle Blauner and her husband of Adam Ruttenberg of Newton. Dear grandfather of Jacob Blauner and Daniel and Andrew Ruttenberg. Graveside services at the Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland (off of Route 27) Enter through the Old North Cemetery. Memorial observance at the home of Michelle Blauner and Adam Ruttenberg on Thursday 3-5, 7-9 pm, Friday 1-5 pm, Saturday evening 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.