Obituaries

Winer-Michael Gene “Mike” on July 17, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Family) Winer and loving father of Lisa Winer of San Francisco, CA and Lowell Winer of Los Angeles, CA. His parents louis and Eleanor Winer and brother Stephan are now deceased. Mike attended Ohio State University, worked in material handling sales for many years and as manager of Highway Driver Leasing. A veteran of the Korean War, he was very interested in history and politics and a great conversationalist on these subjects. Graveside services on Monday, July 21 at 10:45 am at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Asssociation or the Salvation Army.

Martin Sigel, of Malden,died on July 16, 2008 at the Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home in Framingham. He was 79. Mr. Sigel was born in Chelsea, MA. For many years he was a draftsman working with the Army Corps of Engineers. He was the son of the late Hyman Sigel and Betty (Margolis) Sigel. He leaves his wife Ruth (Jacobs) Sigel; his nieces and nephews, Arlene and Larry DeHaan of Framingham, Jeffrey and Cheryl Dorenfeld of Reading. Also survived by several other loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) , West Newton on Friday, July 18 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Larry DeHaan, on Friday until sundown, Sat evening, Sunday and Monday after 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to either the Kathleen Daniels Nursing Home, 45 Franklin St. Framingham, MA 01702 or to the Allegiance Hospice, 67 Middle Street, Suite 503, Lowell, MA 01852.

Heiligman- Cecelia( Joshel) of Newton formerly of Framingham, on July 16, 2008 .Beloved wife of the late Fred Heiligman. Devoted mother of Dr. Mark Heiligman and his wife Sondra of Baltimore, MD and Dr. Gary Heiligman and his wife Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heiligman of Columbia, MD. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Graveside services at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery Fairview Ave. Natick on Thursday July 17 at 11:00 am. Following services the family will gather at the Ballroom of Lasell Village / Lasell House 120 Seminary Ave. Newton . Inlieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Red Cross PO Box 4002018 Des Moines, IA 50340-2018

Katz-Laura G. (Goodless) died on Tuesday, July 15th at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Hyman and Sophie Goodless of Springfield, MA. Beloved wife for 60 years to Leonard Katz of Sarasota, FL and formally of Longmeadow, MA. Mother of Ellen Mittman and her husband Bruce of Newton, MA, Lisa Axelrod and her husband Eugene of Woodbridge, CT. Cherished Grandmother of Emily and Andrew Mittman, Jason and David Axelrod. Great Grandmother of Alanna and Ella Vargas. Graveside services on Sunday, July 20 at 10 am at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen and Bruce Mittman following the burial until 8pm and Monday and Tuesday 2-7 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Walnut Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Gerber-Joanne (Backman) of Norwood on July 14, 2008. Mother of Deborah Harkins and her husband Kevin and Nancy Gerber. Grandmother of Tabitha Gerber, Laura and Liana Harkins. Sister of the late Carolyn Greenberg. Graveside services at the Temple Sinai Cemetery, off of Route 114, Danvers on Wednesday, July 16 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the Vista Care Hospice Foundation, 690 Canton St, Suite 220, Westwood, MA 02090.

Breger-Mildred (Spitz) of Quincy, formerly of West Roxbury on July 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward Breger. Devoted mother of Eugene Breger and his wife Rochelle of Northbrook, IL and Meryl Baker and her husband Frank of Sharon. Dear grandmother of Lance, Joshua Breger and Barry and Russell Baker. Loving sister of the late Irving Spitz, Tess Jacobs, Viola Silver and Ruth Cohen. Graveside services at the Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Wednesday, July 16 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Meryl and Frank Baker, on Wednesday until 9 pm and Thursday 6-9 pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 25 Spring Street, Walpole, MA 02081.

EPSTEIN-Ruth ( Fradkin) of West Palm Beach, Fl. formerly of Newton , on June 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Epstein .Devoted mother of Lewis Epstein and his wife Carol of Wayland, Julian Epstein and his wife Sue of Boca Raton , Fl. formerly of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Jodi Hirsh and Stephanie Milnarik and Jennifer and Jeffrey Epstein. Dear great grandmother of Rebecca and Sarah Hirsh and Thomas and Daniel Milnarik. Graveside services will be private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society New England Chapter 101 A First Avenue Suite 6 , Waltham, MA 02451-1115.

Kosiba-Sheryl of Shrewsbury on June 24 , 2008. Beloved wife of Lawrence .Devoted mother of Tyler and Lauren Sister of Janis, Deborah and Gary.Services at Beit Olam Wayland

Morris-Gertrude of Boston Beloved wife of the late Isaac. Graveside services will be held in Ambler. PA on June 26

Bailet-Ruth of North Reading on June 18, 2008. Loving life partner of Charles Storella and numerous loving friends. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street,Stoughton on Friday, June 20 at 12:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, Kaplan House, 71 Liberty St.,Danvers, MA 01923.