Obituaries

Keller, Sylvia (Savitz) of Brookline, MA passed away March 5, 2023 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph (George) P. Keller. Devoted mother of James Keller and Jane Keller.  Proud grandmother of Sydney, Jack, and Degife Keller. Loving sister of Elliot Savitz and his wife Lesley and the late Alan Savitz and his wife Maxine. Adored matriarch of the entire Savitz family. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 497 North Street, Randolph, MA on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 2:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be held for close family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Robert (“Bob”) Fishman of Natick, MA formerly of Weston, MA and Singer Island, FL passed away March 3, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bob was the son of the late Morris and Dora Fishman.  He grew up in Dorchester and Newton, MA with his brother Harold and sister Francis. Bob graduated high school from Boston Latin, class of 1957 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, class of 1961.

Following college, Bob joined his family’s business, Standard Uniform and Clayton Manufacturing, where he played an active role in the company. Following the sale of the family business, Bob successfully pursued a number of entrepreneurial ventures and real-estate development projects.  He was a member of Young Presidents’ Organization and served as the president of YPO’s alumni organization, the 49ers.  Later in his career, he earned a master’s degree from Harvard’s Kennedy School and served on a number of volunteer boards.

Bob had a zest for life and was devoted to his family.  He loved to travel and bring his extended family on fun-filled vacations; he was an avid skier until late in life; Bob and his beloved wife Bobbi spent many fun summers in Newport, RI where they delighted in visits from family members, frequently dined out and enjoyed the beach and ocean.  After selling their vacation home in Newport, they became “snowbirds” spending summers in Weston and winters on Singer Island, all the while enjoying frequent visits from their adoring children and extended families.

Bob was a beloved husband of Roberta (Caras) Fishman; devoted father of Audrey, Eric and Peter and father-in-law of Peter and Coleen; cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Jake, Max, and Charlie; and just recently became a very proud great grandfather to Stella and Nora.

Services will be held at Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, MA on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 11 am. A link to view the livestream can be found here. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Peter Fishman until 8:30pm and on Tuesday 1-4pm & 6-8:30pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/).

Harris (Harry) Cohen died peacefully on March 3, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Rona Ginsburg Cohen. Harry was a devoted father to his son and daughter-in-law, Fred Cohen and Heidi Rubin Cohen, as well as his daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and Robert Koreman. He was an exceedingly proud grandfather to Samantha Koreman.

Harry grew up in Woburn, MA and, after achieving a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Boston University, went into the construction business with his father building more than 200 apartments and homes in Woburn. He later spent 30 years running Ginn Oil company, also in Woburn, before retiring in 2000. Harry never left his builder skills wither. He was a lifelong resource to his family and friends because he could fix just about anything.

Harry was a member of Rotary for more than 50 years and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow three times. He was an avid Boston sports fan, a lover of fine dining, and an excellent chef in his own right.

Harry and Rona, long time Lexington residents, moved to Burlington in 2016. They were members of Temple Emunah for more than 50 years.

A private graveside burial service will be held. The family will host a gathering March 6, 2023 at the Clubhouse at Seven Springs – 1 Seven Springs Lane Burlington, MA 01803 from 3:00PM – 5:00PM. Masks required.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in his name to the MSPCA or the Jimmy Fund.

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Ronna (Silverman) (Becker) Savage of Boynton Beach Florida, 75 years old, on February 26, 2023.  Beloved wife of Richard Savage.  Daughter of the late Bernard Silverman and the late Sara (Korchin) Silverman.  Devoted mother to Bonnie (Becker) Kiesling and her husband Jeffrey, and Jill Becker.  Dear grandmother of Christopher, Brooke & Lyle Kiesling.  Loving sister of Susan (Silverman) Bromberg.  Chapel Service at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 1pm.  Shiva will be held at the home of Bonnie & Jeffrey Kiesling after services until 8pm and continuing Friday from 4-6pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Stroke Association, PO Box 8406922, Dallas, TX 75284-0692 www.stroke.org.

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Joel Strumph Gopen, long time resident of Sharon died Feb 25, 2023 in his home, surrounded by close family members and friends. Born April 11, 1931 in Malden, MA to Hyman Gopen and Ruth (Strumph) Gopen, he grew up in Providence, RI and Malden, MA. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Miriam (Samuels) Gopen, his three children Ruth Ilana Gopen, Emily Sara Gopen (Jon “Sonny” Crawford), and Nathan Daniel Gopen (Geraldine Ferrara); grandchildren Rebecca Skye Gopen, Tinian (Sarah) and Sovahn Crawford, Jonathan and Garrett Gopen, and great grandchildren Weston and June Crawford.
Mr. Gopen was a graduate of BU School of Social Work, and a four year veteran of the Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston as an Outreach Social Worker and as Program Director in Brighton and Revere, and at Lerman Day Camp in Westwood. During his 30 years as an in-house Social Worker at Brookline High School, he created outreach programs such as TASK (Teenagers Serving Kids), and was interviewed by local newspapers about current issues such as drug use by adolescents.
Services will be held at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond St, Sharon at 12:30 pm followed by burial at Rock Ridge Cemetery, Mountain Street on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.  Shiva will follow at the Gopen home:

Today following interment until 5 pm & 7-8 pm
Minyan at 7:30 pm

Wednesday, March 1, 1-3 pm & 7-8 pm
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Thursday, March 2, 1-3 pm & 7-8 pm
Minyan at 7:30 pm

Friday, March 3, 1-3 pm

Saturday, March 4, 7-8 pm
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Sunday, March 5, 1-3 pm & 7-8 pm
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Donations in his memory may be made to The Israel and Doris Samuels Scholarship Fund, c/o Temple Israel, or Beech Tree park, c/o Sharon Recreation Department,

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A true patriarch of his family, Alan A. Ades, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Dedham on February 22nd, surrounded by his loving children. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth, z”l of 68 years. He is survived by his children Stephen, Philip (Ellen), Andrea Ades Woolner (Steven), and Sara Ades Goodwin, his brother Richard (Elaine), his sister Sherri Ades Falchuk (Kenneth), his brother-in-law Alan Flink and his sister-in-law Rebecca, his 22 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his brother Harvey z”l and his sister-in-law Renee z”l.

Alan was a graduate of Yale and Harvard Business School.  He served in the US Coast Guard as a Lieutenant during the Korean War before joining his family’s manufacturing business. In his younger years, he enjoyed, golf, tennis, and skiing. He loved his family and watching it grow over the years and treasured their frequent visits. He taught them to work hard, live life to its fullest, and always give back to the community.

He was actively involved with many Jewish organizations both locally and nationally, including President of New Bedford’s JCC, Tifereth Israel Synagogue and The Jewish Federations of New Bedford and Sarasota, FL.  It was Alan’s greatest honor to serve as International  President of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, and he was actively involved on the Board of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). His love for Israel and Jewish communities in need throughout the world led to more than 50 trips abroad over the years with his beloved Ruth.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 24, 1 pm, at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond Street. Interment following at Sharon Memorial Park. Donations in Alan’s memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, Hebrew Senior Life, Attn: Development Office, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02130, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740 or The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, 580 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232.

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Barry Bornstein- of Natick, on February 22, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Gail (Rodman) Bornstein. Devoted father of Jamie Messinger and her husband Richard, Brooke Siegal and her husband Jeffrey. Cherished grandfather of Charlie and Jake Messinger and Drew and Brett Siegal. Dear brother of the late Marvin Bornstein.Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Jamie and Richard Messinger until 9:00 pm, and continuing Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to crohnscolitisfoundation.org

Hersch C. Altman, 91, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023. Hersch was born in Brzezany, Poland the son of Chaim and Raizel (Gottlieb) Altman. After losing his family, including his parents and all three sisters, during the Second World War and the Holocaust, he lived in Meriden, CT.  Hersch graduated from Meriden High School, University of Connecticut, and Tufts Dental School, and then served as a Navy dentist in Cherry Point, NC. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Laura (Sugarman), his children Roz Abukasis (Pino), Ava Harder (Bruce) and Ken Altman (Gisela Wieland) and grandchildren Yarden and Tai Abukasis, Natalie and Rebecca Harder.

He and Laura raised their three children in Randolph, MA where he set up his first dental practice. He subsequently opened a multispecialty practice in Braintree. Hersch and Laura were founding members of Temple Beth Am in Randolph where Hersch served as their first Cantor.

Hersch’s commitment to his family and the others who perished during the Holocaust led him to speak extensively about his experiences to students in universities, high schools, and middle schools as well as to communities and organizations throughout the Boston and Phoenix areas. In 2006, his memoirs, “On the Fields of Loneliness” were published through Yad Vashem, The Holocaust Survivors’ Memoirs project. In 2019, Hersch was honored by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution as the recipient of the Eugenia Washington Medal for Heroism “for displaying the outstanding qualities of courage and valor.”

Over the years, Hersch and Laura traveled extensively throughout the world. He was an avid tennis and golf player, and loved a challenging Bridge game.

The funeral will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA. Interment following the service at Pultusker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.

Shiva will take place immediately following interment until 4:00 pm and again from 7:00–9:00 pm. Shiva will continue on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 from 1:00–4:00 pm and 7:00–9:00 pm at the Harder home.

The service will also be available via Zoom: You can register in advance:

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In line with Hersch’s commitment to philanthropy and in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: JF&CS, Schechter Holocaust Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451 (https://JFCSBoston.org) or to the Phoenix Holocaust Association, 12701 N Scottsdale Rd #122, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (https://phxha.com/)

Bomes, Harvey of Boca Raton, FL, peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, passed away February 16, 2023. Devoted and beloved husband of the late Gay (Sisson) Bomes. Treasured father and father-in-law of Carol and Scott Posnick, Andrew and Jane Bomes, and Amy Bomes. Proud grandfather of Tracey Posnick, Benjamin Posnick, Samuel Bomes, Matthew Bomes, Michael Bomes, and Hanna Horwitz. Loving brother of Marcia Lisser. Son of the late Julius Bomes and the late Toby (Samdperil) Bomes. Harvey leaves his beloved friend and companion, Sandra Drubner.  Graveside service at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, MA on Tuesday, February 21^st 2023 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice by the Sea or to the the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.

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Aaron Krug passed away unexpectedly at 51 years old on February 15, 2023. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.Aaron will be forever cherished and remembered by his wife Stacey, and his children, Hayden and Rowan. He is survived by his devoted parents, Shelley and Neil Krug; his loving sister Tracey and her husband Michael, and their children, Ethan and Brodey Kaplowitz.Aaron had many passions and excelled at all of them. Soccer, music, cooking, building and fixing anything you can imagine, and even gardening. Aaron was a free spirit, had a zest for life, and always made everyone laugh. He was his happiest with an animal in his arms. His greatest pride and joy were his two children.

Funeral Service at Butrimantzy Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of his parents Shelley and Neil Krug, 112 Damon Rd., Needham, MA and Saturday 7-9 pm. Minyan service Saturday at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the MSPCA.