Archive: March, 2008

Shapiro, David “Sonny” F. of Easton, formerly of Randolph and Mashpee, on March 26, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Cohen) Shapiro. Devoted father of Leslie Shapiro of Easton, Andrea Kelly and her husband Billy of Stoughton and Marcie Caccavaro and her husband John of Needham. Dear grandfather of Jenna, Andrew, and Jamie. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Sunday, March 30, at 11:45 a.m. Memorial obseravnce at the home of Marcie and John Caccavaro, Sunday until 9 p.m. and continuing Monday 1-4, 7-9 p.m. Remembrances many be mae to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl., West, Brookline, MA 02445. David was the former owner of Dave’s Deli, in Randolph and Stoughton.

Hyman, Ryna E. (Minkofsky) of Germantown, TN on March 21, 2008, beloved wife of Irving Hyman. Dear daughter of the late David and Jessie Minkofsky. Devoted mother of Andrew Hyman of Tampa, FL and Scott Hyman of Germantown, TN. Loving grandma of Stephanie and Cortney Hyman of Quincy and Mark and Marrisa Hyman of Germantown, TN. Loving sister of Stephen Minkofsky and his wife Sandra of Randolph and Marsha Cohen and her husband Steve of Greensboro, NC. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, March 23 at 10:45 A.M. Following services, family and friends are invited to return to the home of Stephen and Sandra Minkofsky through 8 P.M. on Sunday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Memphis Cancer Foundation, 8000 Wolf River Blvd., Germantown, TN 38138.

Hurwitz, Irving L. suddenly of Newton, Mashpee and Palm Beach Gardens, FL on March 20, 2008. Beloved husband of Rosalind (Cohen) Hurwitz. Dear son of the late Hyman and Thelma Hurwitz. Devoted father of Richard Hurwitz and his wife Stacey of Needham, Stacey Israel and her husband Mark of Westboro and John Hurwitz and his wife Lisa of Needham. Dear grandfather of Jake, Drew and Rachael Hurwitz, Taryn and Harrison Israel and Alexa, Jayme and Jared Hurwitz. Services will be on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm at Temple Beth Avodah, Newton MA. Interment at Pride of Brockton Cemetery, Stoughton, MA. Following interment, Memorial Observance will be at his late residence, Sunday until 9:00 pm, Monday 1-5 & 7-9 pm, Tuesday 1-5 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Walnut St., #318, Wellesley, MA 02481 or Autism Speaks, 2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor, NY NY 10016. CEO of Northeast Wholesale Nail & Fastener Supply, Inc.

Raffel, Mildred (Parad) of Canton, on March 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Milton H. Raffel. Devoted mother of Stanley Raffel & his wife Elaine of Scotland, Laurence Raffel & his wife Madeline of Arlington, & Charles Raffel & his wife Rivka of NY. Dear grandmother of Aaron Raffel, Joel Raffel, Mantra & Steve Robinson, Sarah Raffel, Aliza Raffel & Joshua Raffel & great grandmother of Miles Jacob Robinson. Loving sister of Howard J. Parad & his wife Libby of Northampton, Florence Levine & her husband George of NY, & the late Sidney Parad & his late wife Edna & the late Carol Kurzman & her surviving husband Bill. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m. Shiva will be observed at her late residence. Remembrances may be made to ARMDI, 888 7th Ave., Suite 403, NY, NY 10102-0009.

Berman, Peter B. formerly of Brockton, Hull and Whitman, on March 16, 2008. Beloved husband of Anne (Cohen) Berman. Devoted father of Richard I. Berman of GA, Gail S. Berman of Silver Spring, MD, Nancy Kimberley and her husband Thomas of Ware, and Jane F. Conway and her husband John of MD. Loving brother of Ruth Frim of Brockton and the late Irvin Berman. Dear grandfather of Emily Welch, Laura and Ian Kimberley, William and Mollie Conway and great-grandfather of Charlotte Welch. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton, on Wednesday, March 19, at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Robie, 308 West St., Brockton, following services until 5 p.m. and resuming 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday only. Remembrances may be to the U.S.O., World Headquarters, Dept. WS, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, D.C. 20090-6860 or to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Tarlin, Phyllis F. (Kanters) of Salem, MA formerly of Brookline on March 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd D. Tarlin and Arthur J. Livingston. Dear daughter of the late Rose Schacht and William Kanters, adored step daughter of the late Samuel Schacht. Beloved mother of Dr. David M. Livingston and his wife Emily and Betsy L. Sheffer and her husband Dr. Joseph Sheffer. Cherished grandmother of Catherine E. Netchvolodoff, Julie Livingston, Adam L. Sheffer, Peter J. Sheffer and Dr. Emily H. Sheffer. Loving great grandmother of Peter and Lucy Netchvolodoff and Hazel Livingston. Devoted step mother of Dr. Lloyd D. Tarlin Jr., Judith Bogage, Nancy Flesher and Betsy Rosenbaum. Beloved sister of the late Lawrence Kanters. Sister in law of Zelia Fidanque Kanters. Devoted aunt of James Kanters, Suzie Cheatham, Laurie Micheau and Benjamin Kanters. Treasured friend of Rosalind Abhiram. Graveside services were held. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West (6th floor), Brookline, MA 02445.

Waldman, Jason J. of North Easton and Phoenix, AZ formerly of Sharon on March 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Adele L. (Klemens) Waldman for 61 years. Dear son of the late Morris and Bertha Waldman. Devoted father of Carol E. Matula of NJ, Betsy S. Amira of NY and Howard L. Waldman of Acton. Respected father in law of Richard Matula and Donald Amira. Dear grandfather of Brian Matula, Lauren and Daniel Amira and Jacob, Benjamin and Sarah Waldman. Adored brother of Lois Nathan of Canton. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St, Sharon on Friday March 14 at 10:30am. Shiva will be at his late residence. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel of Sharon or to Sharon/Stoughton Hadassah, c/o Marni Schwartz, 48 Foundry Rd, Sharon, MA 02067 or to friends of the IDF, 154 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459. Jason was a Veteran of WWII serving in the US Navy.

Hirsch, Frederick “Fred” of Scottsdale AZ, formerly of Sharon and Burlington, VT on March 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Rose (Samuelson) Hirsch. Devoted father of Marshal Hirsch and his wife Lisa of Pigeon Forge, TN, Joel Hirsch of Burlington, VT, Karen Booska and her husband David of Burlington, VT and Jeffrey Hirsch of Scottsdale AZ. Dear grandfather of Albert and Jared Hirsch, Amanda Hirsch, Gary Paul Bevins, Sarah and Chelsea Booska and Samatha Hirsch. Loving brother of Carole Lipsky of Delray Beach, FL and the later Bernard and Herbert Hirsch. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St, Sharon, MA on Monday March 17 at 10 AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah and Michael Corman, 43 High St, Sharon on Monday and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Hirsch, Frederick “Fred” of Scottsdale AZ, formerly of Sharon and Burlington, VT on March 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Rose (Samuelson) Hirsch. Devoted father of Marshal Hirsch and his wife Lisa of Pigeon Forge, TN, Joel Hirsch of Burlington, VT, Karen Booska and her husband David of Burlington, VT and Jeffrey Hirsch of Scottsdale AZ. Dear grandfather of Albert and Jared Hirsch, Amanda Hirsch, Gary Paul Bevins, Sarah and Chelsea Booska and Samatha Hirsch. Loving brother of Carole Lipsky of Delray Beach, FL and the later Bernard and Herbert Hirsch. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St, Sharon, MA on Monday March 17 at 10 AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah and Michael Corman, 43 High St, Sharon on Monday and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Cone, Esther R. (Abrahams) of Delray Beach, FL. Formerly of Newton Centre on March 11, 2008, age 100. Beloved wife of the late William W. Cone. Devoted mother of Shelly Taylor, Gail C. Cohen and her husband Dr. Maynard Cohen and Rena Green and her husband Dr. Emmanuel Green. Loving sister of the late David J. Abrahams, Leo Abrahams, Morris Abrahams and Charles Abrahams. Dear grandmother of Jason Taylor and his wife Michelle Markarian and her great grandchild Miles Markarian Taylor. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Richardson, Pearl (Wolkinson) of Washington, DC, on March 8, 2008. Beloved wife of Richard Richardson. Beloved daughter of the late Herman and Feiga Wolkinson. Dearest sister of Miriam Comen and her husband Steven of Boston, Benjamin Wolkinson and his wife Ruth of Southfield, MI, Gerald Wolkinson and his wife Deborah of Haifa, Israel. Loving aunt of Joshua and Elizabeth Comen, Rachel, David, Sarah, Gabriel, Tamar and Yonah Wolkinson. Also survived by loving great nieces and great nephews in Israel. Dear stepmother of Karen Richardson-Kendix and her husband Michael and their children Daniel and Evelyn, and Joanna Mark and her husband Steven and their children Noah and Vivian. Services private. In honor of her cherished friend, Dr. Michael Newman of Washington, DC, donations may be made to Physicians for Human Rights.www.physiciansforhumanrights.org.

Goodfinger, Rose L. (Glaser) of Randolph, on March 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Simon Goodfinger. Devoted mother of Frank Goode and his wife Ellen of Mashpee and Carol Green and her husband Peter of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Jodi and Jason Spreyer, Stacey Green, Adam and Audrey Griffin-Goode, Matthew and Susan Sandler, Eric Goode and Alyssa Goode. Great grandmother of Karli and Kamryn Spreyer. Loving sister of the late Dorothy Field, David Glaser, Ida Portman, and Max Glaser. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Friday, March 7 at 2:45 p.m. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Carol & Peter Green Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 12-8 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph MA 02368; or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Ida (Glick) Segel of Brockton on March 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jack Segel. Devoted mother of Madeline Gordon and her husband Henry of Worcester and Walter Segel and his wife Wendy of Brockton. Dear grandmother of Mark Gordon and his wife Pat, Jeffrey Gordon and Jamie Segel and her Fiance Mark Noone. Dear sister of the late Molly Kelleher, Eva Cohen and Morris Glick. Graveside services at Custom Tailors Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Friday March 7 at 11:00 a.m. Following services the family will be at the home of Walter and Wendy Segel until 4:00 p.m Friday, Saturday 7-9 p.m and Sunday 1-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West (6th floor) Brookline, MA. 02445.

Wind, Jonathan Bruce on March 4 in his Richford, VT home. Beloved son of the late Beverly Feinberg Wind and John Bertram Wind. Dear brother of Leslie Ellen Wind of Rockport and Richard Mark Wind of Brockton. Services will be at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, MA on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Plymouth Rock Cemetery in Brockton, memorial observance will be at the home of Richard Wind until 7:00 pm and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the Cape Ann Social Club, 298 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930.

Hauser, Ellen L. (Ross) on March 2, 2008. Beloved wife of Dr. David Hauser. Loving sister of Marc Ross and his wife Katherine Conner of Philadelphia, PA. Graveside services at the Beit Olam Cemetery, off of Route 27, Wayland (Enter through the Wayland North Cemetery) on Thursday, March 6 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday, Friday until Sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research/Dr. Ursula Matulonis, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Ellen was a longtime teacher at the Joseph Estabrook Elementary School in Lexington.

Flower, David Jr. Retired attorney, Director of Tax Affairs for The Raytheon Corporation for 40 years, of Wayland formerly of Brookline on February 28, 2008. Beloved Husband of Mary Jane (Hindlian) Flower. Dear son of the late David Flower and Sadie (Cooks) Flower. Devoted brother of the late Bertram A. Flower. Dear cousin of Elinor Rose, David Bergson, Herbert Cooks. Devoted brother in law of Richard Hindlian and his wife Nancy. Dear uncle of Jessica, Sarah and Amanda Hindlian. David graduated Harvard College with a degree in Economics with honors in 1939 and Harvard Law School 1942. He was a Member of Research Institute of America, Chairman of Machinery and Allied Products Institute, The National Association of Manufacturers, Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Tax Committee, and The Tax Education Institute. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON on Sunday, March 2 at 12:00 Noon. (Attendant parking on Washington St.) Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park The family will be at The Westin Hotel of Waltham, 70 Third Ave. Waltham till 4:30 PM Sunday and then at his late residence Monday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office 165 Cambridge St. (Suite 600) Boston, MA 02114 or The Harvard Law School Alumni Center, Class of 1942, 125 Mount Auburn St. Cambridge, MA 02138.

Yanoff, Joseph of Quincy, on February 27, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Bella (Burack). Devoted father of Russell Yanoff and his wife Meryl of FL and Ronald Yanoff of Quincy. Long time companion of Anita Fireman. Dear grandfather of Alyssa and Jordan. Loving brother of ten late brothers. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, March 2 at 2PM. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Fine, Rose Lillian (Rubenstein) age 100, of 111 Perkins St., Jamaica Plain, on Feb. 24, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Charles Fine. Devoted mother of Marilyn Boris and her late husband Gary, and the late Lois Conick. Loving grandmother of Michael and Kimberley Jacobs, Barrie and John Marsh and Kimberly and John Spiak. Loving great-grandmother of Alexis, Jacklyn and Taylor Marsh, Drew Jacobs and Matthew and Jacob Spiak. Dear sister of the late Esther Hirsch, Edith Cohen, Fredrick Rubenstein and Jacob Rubenstein. Dear sister in law of Rosalyn Rubenstein and Eda Levine. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and Marilyn’s partner Neil Bernstein. The family would like to express our thanks to Sarah Knight for the incredibly wonderful, warm and loving care she gave Rose, also for the love and support she gave our entire family. She is truly a treasure to all of us. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 11:45 am. Following services memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The American Diabetes Foundation, P.O.Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038 or Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles St., Boston, MA 02114.

Goldman, Carole (LaVine) of Framingham, on February 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Goldman. Dear daughter of the late Paul and Frances LaVine and beloved stepdaughter of the late Rowena LaVine. Devoted mother of Howard Goldman and his wife Susan of Framingham, David Goldman and his wife Debbie of Pembroke Pines, FL, Scott Goldman and his wife Debbie of Fishers, Indiana. Loving grandmother of Michael, Robyn, Andrew, Jennifer, Ryan and Amanda. Loving sister of Edward LaVine of Delray Beach, FL. Dear stepsister of Melvin Milender of Bristol, NH and Robert Milender of Peoria, AZ. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Tuesday Feb. 26 at 11:00 am.. Following the interment at Bultrimantze Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury a memorial observance will be held at the home of Howard and Susan Goldman till 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and continuing through Friday sundown. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Tyll, Adelyn (Cohen) of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Stoughton on Feb. 23, 2008. Beloved wife of the late George M. Tyll. Devoted mother of Sandra and Stephen Minkofsky of Randolph, Harris and Judy Tyll of FL, Linda and Leonard Sadur of Stoughton. Also survived by six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Helen Teplitz, Georgette Elboin, Alvin Cohen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, February 27 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Charity of your choice.

Stern, Helen A. (Swartz) on February 21, 2008 of Florida , formerly of Newton Centre. Beloved wife of the late Nathan (Nat) Stern. Devoted mother of Judith and Stanley Dasheff of Newton Centre and Jason and Ileene Stern of New York . Cherished grandmother of the late Dr. Andrew N. Dasheff, Adrienne Yorks and Donald Cohen and Philip, Neil and Alan Stern. Adored great grandmother of Allyson and Brett Yorks and Evan and Ben Cohen. Loving sister of Bernard (Barney) Swartz of Florida and the late Bess Sherman, Hyman Swartz and Harold Swartz. Services have been held. Helen requested remembrances in her memory be made to Dr. Andrew N. Dasheff Memorial Fellowship, Attn: Lynn Hopood, c/o Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 110 8th Street , Troy , NY 12180-3590.

Ross, Anne R. (Anvoner) of Bedford, MA, formerly of Brookline and Chestnut Hill, on Feb. 21, 2008. Devoted mother of Michael Ross and his wife Shaindel, Natalie Seltzer and her husband Dr. Benjamin Seltzer, David Ross and his wife Cantor Ruth Ross, Dr. Marsha Ross Berlin and her husband Dr. Kenneth Berlin. Dear grandmother of Naeem and Ishaq Kahn, Daniel Seltzer and his wife Beth, Jennifer, Peter and Nathan Philip Seltzer, Samuel Ross, Mierka Ross, Nathan Emanuel Ross, Abraham Ross, Jessie Berlin, Ari Berlin and Joshua Berlin. Graveside Services were held on Friday Feb. 22, 2008. Memorial Observance at the home of Michael and Shaindel Ross Saturday through Tuesday evening 7-9 PM. In Remembrances may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244.

Picard, Hans of New Bedford, on February 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Shirley (Gerstein) Picard for 54 years. Devoted father of Michael Picard and his wife Mary Russell of Carlisle, Heidi Alpert and her husband Bruce of Wellesley, and Matthew Picard and his wife Suzanne Rapp of MD. Dear grandfather of Nikki and Alex, Marcus and David, Alyssa, Gregory and Sonia. Loving brother of Ernest Picard of Newton and Irving Picard of NY. Services will be held at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, on Sunday, February 17 at 10:30 am. Immediately following interment, family and friends are invited back to Tifereth Israel Congregation until 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will continue at his late residence Sunday 2-5pm, Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Tuesday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Tifereth Israel Congregation.

Bishov, Bertha (Kahn) formerly of Framingham, on Feb. 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Solomon Bishov. Devoted mother of Sheldon Bishov and his wife Susan of Chelmsford and Judy DiBello and her husband Joe of Marlboro. Dear grandmother of Deborah Bishov and Michael & Jonathan DiBello. Loving sister of the late Selby and Leon Kahn. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Natick on Friday Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Judy and Joe DiBello, on Sunday 11-4p.m. and continuing at the home of Sheldon and Susan Bishov on Tuesday, 6-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Mazon, 1990 South Bundy Drive, Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Swartz, Benjamin P. of Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Chestnut Hill, on Feb. 12, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Sally (Axelrod) Swartz. Devoted father of Peter Swartz of Newton and Jane Fishman of New City, N.Y. Dear grandfather of Benjamin, Theodore and Robin Swartz and Scott and Kate Fishman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Fri., Feb. 15 at 11:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Peter Swartz on Fri. only until 5 p.m. Please park on Short St. not on Chestnut St. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Tanofsky, Rita age 100, formerly of Watertown & Newton, on February 9, 2008. Beloved sister of the late Nettie Finkelstein. Devoted Aunt of Gloria Gretsky of Stoughton and Anita Field of FL. Great Aunt and great great aunt of several nieces & nephews. Loving cousin of Eleanor Berman of Chestnut Hill. Graveside services at the Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday February 11 at 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Lerner, Helen (Lurie) of Mashpee, former resident of Brockton for 50 years, on Feb. 3, 2008. Beloved wife of Elliot Lerner. Devoted mother of June Gerber of Mashpee, Alan Lerner of Columbus, OH, Kathy Brickman of Easton and the late David Lerner. Dear grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Sister of Irwin Lurie and Sy Lurie. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton, on Tues., Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Stephen and June Gerber, 94 Meadowbrook Rd., Mashpee on Tues. until 8 p.m. and continuing Weds. and Thurs. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Emunah or a charity of your choice.

Slavet, Sidney of Delray Beach FL, formerly of Mattapan, suddenly on Jan. 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Bernice (Bornstein) Slavet, devoted father of Miki Blank and her husband Stephen of Canton, Ronnie Norman and her husband Michael of Newton, dear grandfather of Brian and his wife Amara Norman of Portland OR., Melissa Norman, Joshua Blank and Jay Norman and great grandfather of Jared and Jordan Norman. Loving brother of the late Ralph Slavet, Murray Slavet and Sylvia Cohen Buxenbaum. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Tuesday Feb. 5 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Miki and Stephen Blank on Tues. and continuing on Wed 1-4, 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701.

Silver, Thelma (Balder) formerly of Newton and Needham, on Jan. 30, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Harry Silver. Devoted mother of James D. Silver and his wife Marjorie and the late Richard N. Silver and his surviving wife Ellen. Loving sister of Ruth Kaitz and her husband Jerome and Sumner Balder and his wife Kaila, dear grandmother of Lauren J. Baum & her husband Jason, Alison L. Silver, Andrew J. Silver, loving great grandmother of Zachary Baum. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Fri., Feb. 1, 2008 at 10:45 am. Following services memorial observances at the home of Mr & Mrs James D. Silver Fri. until 4 pm and Sunday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Charles Fuchs, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.

Paeff, Jeanette (Freedman) of Framingham, on Jan. 28, 2008 in her 98th year. Dear daughter of the late Rebecca and Jacob Freedman of Cambridge. Devoted and loving mother of Faye (Tom) Winer of Framingham. Dear grandmother of Jules of Boca Raton, FL, Roberta (Jon) Lenes of Newburyport, and great-grandmother of Hannah, Jason and Jordan. Auntie Jennie to many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services at the Moses Mendel sohn Cemetery, Grove St., opposite 321 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Friday, Feb. 1 at 12 noon. Memorial Observance immediately following the services at the Winer residence through sundown and continuing Saturday evening 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Fl., Brookline, MA 02245-7226 or to Friends of Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (Shillman House) 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135 or St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central Ave., Framingham, MA 01701.

Wolfe, George M. of Westwood, formerly of Newton and originally Mattapan, January 23, 2008, at the still youthful age of 88. George was the beloved husband and companion of Phyllis (Kaplan) Wolfe for almost 60 years. He was a devoted father to Jessica Wolfe, Andrew Wolfe, James Wolfe and son-in-law, Tom Bloch. Most important in his life were his two prized associates, granddaughters Alison Wolfe Bloch and Margot Wolfe Bloch, whom he doted on from birth. Loving brother to Edwin Wolfe and Leonard Wolfe with whom he shared many wonderful and humorous times. After graduating from M.I.T (class of 1940), George served proudly as a Captain in the U. S. Army during WWII. Following his return, he had a long career in the electrical contracting business where he was widely respected. George touched many people through his diverse professional, civic, and philanthropic activities including service with CJP (lifetime board member), Jewish Vocational Services (Past President), Jewish Housing for the Elderly (Board member) and the formation of several temples. Later in life, George was especially proud of his years of volunteer service where he comforted neurologically ill children and their families at Bostons Children’s Hospital. His children and grandchildren will long remember their many exciting family trips to the Caribbean spanning over 20 years. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA at 2PM, Friday, January 25, 20 08. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at the home of his daughter on Saturday evening (January 26th) from 6 to 9PM, and Sunday afternoon (January 27th) from 1 to 4PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Georges memory may be donated to Tippett Home (Needham), c/o VNA Care Hospice, 5 Federal St., Danvers, MA 01923 (www.vnacarenetwork.org) or Childrens Hospital, Boston, MA. We love and miss you, Bummer.

Platt, Anne “Honey” (Sheff) of Newton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Irving Platt. Devoted mother of Robert Platt and his wife Shelley of Falmouth, formerly of Newton and Joan Whiteman of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Darren Platt, Ilyse Kurzman and her husband David, Heather Liebkemann and her husband Scott, Scott Whiteman and Stefani Whiteman. Proud great grandmother, “Mama Honey” to Alex, Danielle and Caitlin Kurzman, Matthew and Kyle Liebkemann and Ryan Whiteman. Dear sister of the late Irving Chick Sheff and his surviving wife Maxine and the late Sidney Sheff and his late wife Helen Sheff. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. She was an active member of many organizations, and charities such as Regional President of The Muscular Dystrophy Association where she helped raise funds by hosting many events. Honey was known to have a glowing and beautiful smile that was an addition to her generous welcoming, warm and caring nature. A Heart of Gold, as many people who knew her would say. When you met Anne for the first time you felt as if you knew her your whole life. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. (Rte. 28) Randolph on Thursday Jan. 24 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice

Platt, Anne “Honey” (Sheff) of Newton and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Irving Platt. Devoted mother of Robert Platt and his wife Shelley of Falmouth, formerly of Newton and Joan Whiteman of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Darren Platt, Ilyse Kurzman and her husband David, Heather Liebkemann and her husband Scott, Scott Whiteman and Stefani Whiteman. Proud great grandmother, “Mama Honey” to Alex, Danielle and Caitlin Kurzman, Matthew and Kyle Liebkemann and Ryan Whiteman. Dear sister of the late Irving Chick Sheff and his surviving wife Maxine and the late Sidney Sheff and his late wife Helen Sheff. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. She was an active member of many organizations, and charities such as Regional President of The Muscular Dystrophy Association where she helped raise funds by hosting many events. Honey was known to have a glowing and beautiful smile that was an addition to her generous welcoming, warm and caring nature. A Heart of Gold, as many people who knew her would say. When you met Anne for the first time you felt as if you knew her your whole life. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. (Rte. 28) Randolph on Thursday Jan. 24 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice

Aloff, Dinah of Roslindale, formerly of Winthrop , entered into rest Thursday, January 17 at the age of 96. She was the beloved daughter of the late Samuel and Ida Aloff, and dear sister of the late Rose Abramson, Jack Aloff and Abe Aloff. A graduate of Radcliffe College, Deenie was also the loving aunt of Marty and Rachel Abramson of Medfield, Ira and Rosanne Abramson of North Easton and Rabbi Alan and Sylvia Abramson of Chicago; Mindy Aloff of New York City; Drs. Ida Jean and Tom Lee of California; and Judy and Robert Samuels of Maryland. Dear grand aunt of twelve and great-grand aunt of three. A graveside service will take place on Sunday, January 20th at 10am at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Marty and Rachel Abramson through Monday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Chester, Selma L. (Cohen) in her 100th year, of Needham, on Jan. 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward Chester. Devoted mother of Larry Chester & Alice Schwartz. Dear grandmother of Harold Chester, Eric & Janet Schwartz, Jeff & Leigh Schwartz, Loving great grandmother of Isabel, Maddy, & Jack Schwartz, Lanie, Will, Meg, & Tom Schwartz. Services at the Chevra Kadusha of Boston Cemetery, “D St.”, off 11 Washington St., Woburn, on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2pm. Following services a Memorial observance will be held at the home of Alice Schwartz, until 9 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Simmons College, 300 Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 or a charity of your choice.

Bernfeld, Peter H.W. of Westwood, on January 15, 2008, beloved husband of Helen (Kroch). Devoted father of Michele Bernfeld of Needham and Mark Bernfeld and his wife Linda of Natick. Dear grandfather of Rachel Bernfeld and Daniel Bernfeld. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave., Natick on Thursday, January 17 at 11:30 A.M. Memorial Observance will be omitted. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110

Kadetsky, Myron “Mike” of Chestnut Hill on January 14, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Carol Kadetsky. Devoted father of Toni Brooks and her husband Barry of Wellesley and Boca Raton, FL. Dear grandfather of Erik and Andrea Brooks, Kelly and Jason Gordon and great grandfather of Georgia, Dean, Sabrina and Ascher. Loving brother of the late Allan and David Kadetsky. Graveside services on Friday, January 18 at 10:00 am at Hebrew Volin Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. Following the service, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Toni and Barry Brooks until 4:00 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Kadetsky, Myron “Mike” of Chestnut Hill on January 14, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Carol Kadetsky. Devoted father of Toni Brooks and her husband Barry of Wellesley and Boca Raton, FL. Dear grandfather of Erik and Andrea Brooks, Kelly and Jason Gordon and great grandfather of Georgia, Dean, Sabrina and Ascher. Loving brother of the late Allan and David Kadetsky. Graveside services on Friday, January 18 at 10:00 am at Hebrew Volin Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA. Following the service, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Toni and Barry Brooks until 4:00 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Folkman, Judah Dr. of Brookline, on January 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Paula (Prial) Folkman. Devoted father of Laura Steuer and her husband Brian, and Marjorie Folkman. Cherished grandfather of Hannah Steuer. Loving brother of David Folkman and his wife Susan, and Joy Folkman Moss and her husband Arthur. Dear son-in-law of Anne Prial of Fall River. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on The Riverway), Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, the Folkman Family will be at Temple Israel from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial observance will continue Monday through Thursday at his residence 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or the Folkman Angiogenesis Research Institute, c/o Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St. #731, Boston, MA 02215.

Jokinen, Linda (Fanger) of Norwood age 55 on Jan. 11, 2008. Devoted mother of Eric Jokinen of New York City. Dear daughter of Irving Fanger of Chestnut Hill and the late Pearl (Palefsky) Fanger. Dear stepdaughter of Bernice Abramson. Devoted sister of Barbara Fanger Shuman of Chestnut Hill, Carol Fanger Bell and her husband Steven & Laora Fanger-Vexler of CA. Linda was a beloved Aunt, Niece, Cousin and friend and adored Auntie Linda to many. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph (Today) Sunday Jan. 13 at 2:00 PM. Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Lupus Foundation of America PO Box 631047, Baltimore, MD 21263-1047.

Silk, Frances (Pearlman) of Chestnut Hill, on Jan. 9, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Arthur G. Silk. Devoted mother of Robert Silk & his wife Sherry of Newton, Jason Silk & his wife Harriet of Newton & Rhonda Silk of Oregon. Dear grandmother of Stephen Silk & his wife Barrie & Michelle Silk, Stacey & Matthew Silk, Mindy & Jill Silk & Randi & her husband Ryan & Jackie. Loving great grandmother of Brett, Blake & Jessie Silk. Loving sister of Shirley Shaer of Randolph & the late Joe Pearlman. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, at 11:45 a.m. following services a memorial observance will be held at the Function Room at Hampton Place, 79 Florence St, Chestnut Hill until 5 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to Jewish Big Brother & Big Sister Assoc., Attn. Susan Gotschalk, 333 Nahanton St., Newton Ctr., MA 02459.

Brown, Florence of Chestnut Hill and Boca Raton, FL, January 9, 2008. Beloved wife of Manny Brown. Devoted mother of Steven Brown and his wife Jane B. of Brookline. Dear grandmother of Noah Brown and his wife Anne, and Jessie Brown. Loving sister of Harold Weisman and his late wife Arlene of Newton, Lenore Schwartz and her husband Norman of Silver Spring, MD, Joseph Weisman and his wife Justine of Needham, and the late Mildred Dean and her late husband Robert E. Dear cousin of Rhoda Cohen and her husband Stanley of Brighton. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Friday, January 11 at 9:30 a.m. Following Interment at Grove Street, West Roxbury a memorial observance will be held at the home of Steven and Jane B. Brown until 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday evening 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to the West End House, 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02135.

Schulkind, Herbert of Natick on Jan. 8, 2008. Beloved husband of Pearl Schulkind. Devoted father of Judith Photenas of Bridgewater, N.H. and Richard Schulkind and his wife Sharon of Sharon, MA. Dear grandfather of Andrew and Jennifer Photenas, Lisa and Matthew Schulkind. Graveside services at The Riverside Cemetery, Saddle Brook, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Handverger, Charlotte (Miller) of Roslindale, formerly of Randolph on January 8, 2008. Devoted daughter of the late Frieda and Benjamin Miller. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence S. Handverger. Sister of the late Frances Cohen and Herbert L. Miller. Dear aunt of Sandra Wilensky and her husband Earl of Randolph, Helaine Miller of West Newton, Ruth Cohen of Belmont, Irene Gladstone and her husband Gary of Needham, and Harriet Sandberg and her husband Herbert of Medford. Also survived by many loving great nieces and great nephews. Charlotte was a long time member of Temple Beth Am of Randolph and a dedicated volunteer for many years at Hebrew Senior Life. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph on Friday, January 11 at 10 a.m. Interment at Aguduth Israel Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Following the burial, family and friends are invited to return to Temple Beth Am, Randolph. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Jeanette “Jenny” (Sinrich), age 102, of Longmeadow formerly of Randolph , on January 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Irving Levine. Devoted mother of Judith Joseph of Needham , Claire Cohen-Stelzer of Longmeadow and the late Milton Levine and his surviving wife, Gina.Dear grandmother of Glenn and Alisa Levine, Barry and Stephanie Levine, Mitchell and Julie Levine, Meryl and Bob Kukura, Mark and Selina Joseph, Elizabeth Joseph, Amy Cohen, David Cohen and Karen Ulrich, Debora Reynolds and Matthew Reynolds.Great grandmother of Rozzie, Avi, Megan, Jami, Matthew , Jordan , Joshua, Abby, Rachel, Ben, Kira, Nina, Madalyn, Drew, Dean, Kendall and Sophie. Loving sister of Harriet Goodman and the late Morrey Sinrich, Bertha Kogos and Annie Kaftan. Services will be at Temple Aliyah , 1664 Central Avenue , Needham on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park . Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Joseph until 5:00 and resuming 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9, Friday 1-3 & Saturday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Aliyah or Ruth’s House, 780 Converse Street , Longmeadow , MA 01106.

Jeanette “Jenny” (Sinrich), age 102, of Longmeadow formerly of Randolph , on January 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Irving Levine. Devoted mother of Judith Joseph of Needham , Claire Cohen-Stelzer of Longmeadow and the late Milton Levine and his surviving wife, Gina.Dear grandmother of Glenn and Alisa Levine, Barry and Stephanie Levine, Mitchell and Julie Levine, Meryl and Bob Kukura, Mark and Selina Joseph, Elizabeth Joseph, Amy Cohen, David Cohen and Karen Ulrich, Debora Reynolds and Matthew Reynolds.Great grandmother of Rozzie, Avi, Megan, Jami, Matthew , Jordan , Joshua, Abby, Rachel, Ben, Kira, Nina, Madalyn, Drew, Dean, Kendall and Sophie. Loving sister of Harriet Goodman and the late Morrey Sinrich, Bertha Kogos and Annie Kaftan. Services will be at Temple Aliyah , 1664 Central Avenue , Needham on Wednesday, January 9 at 10:00 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park . Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Joseph until 5:00 and resuming 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9, Friday 1-3 & Saturday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Aliyah or Ruth’s House, 780 Converse Street , Longmeadow , MA 01106.

Hochberg, Sara (Rosen) of Brookline, on Jan. 6 2008, beloved wife of the late Ira Israel Hochberg. Devoted mother of Jay Lewis Hochberg of Natick and the late David Michael Hochberg. Loving sister of Jean Rosen of Roslindale and the late Bessie Greenwald. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Also survived by the Norman Greenwald family in Israel. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, North St, Randolph on Tuesday Jan. 8 at 2PM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jay Lewis Hochberg on Tuesday and continuing on Wednesday from 4-9PM. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Frim, Howard of Stoughton, formerly of Brockton, suddenly on Jan. 4. Dear son of Ruth (Berman) Frim and the late Harris Frim. Loving brother of David Frim and his wife Denise of Bridgewater and Barbara Johnson and her husband Paul of Carver. Dear uncle of Nathan and Gabrielle Frim and Daniel and Jeffrey Johnson. Funeral Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., RANDOLPH, Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Kennen, Abraham of Waltham, MA on January 2, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Sarah (Tuchfeld) Kennen. Devoted father of Edward Kennen of Bellingham, Steven R. Kennen and his wife Audrey of Oxford, MA. and Laurie Rosenkranz and her husband Lawrence of Oakham, MA. Dear grandfather of Joshua and Jared Kennen, Jessica, Michael and Matthew Rosenkranz and Joseph Kennen. Dear brother of Julius Kennen of Waltham and the late Bernard Kennen. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, South St., Waltham, MA on Friday January 4 at 10 AM. Following services memorial observance will be held at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham until 4:00 PM Friday and continuing at his late residence Saturday evening & Sunday 1-4 PM & then on Monday at the home of Steven and Audrey Kennen 2-9 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to New England Paralyzed Veterans, 1600 Providence Hwy (Suite 101R) Walpole, MA 02081 or Spinal Cord Injury Unit, Veterans Administration Hospital, Voluntary Services, Attn: Ralph Marche, 1400 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132.