Archive: March, 2024

Of Chestnut Hill and North Truro, on March 16, 2024, 4 days short of his 90th birthday. Herb was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Dr Aaron Hechtman and the late Betty Solomon. He graduated from Stuyvesant High School, Princeton University and Harvard Medical School. He was a Surgical Oncologist and spent the bulk of his career at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.  He also held the title of full academic professor at Harvard Medical School.

He was the devoted husband of the late Mina Hechtman and devoted partner, since Mina’s death, to Susan Calechman. Cherished father of Julia Hechtman Sall and her husband, Eric, Daniel Hechtman and his long-time partner Marilyn Feuer, and Abigail Hechtman. Loving grandfather of Madeline and Charlotte Sall, Rachel and Joshua Hechtman, and Laura Hechtman Ross.

Funeral services will be private. Shiva is 3:30-6:30 Monday at the Salls.

In lieu of flowers, kindly send donations to Hadassah Medical Organization

Age 97, of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Geneva, Switzerland, on March 16, 2024.  Born on April 18, 1926, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Joseph and Sarah Rice, surrounded by his loving older sisters Sylvia, Renee, Doris, and Natalie.  He attended Brookline High School and attended Northeastern University, where he was a track star and served as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.  While attending Northeastern, he ran several Boston Marathons.  After graduating with honors, he went to work as a junior engineer at Sylvania in Salem, firing up the boilers early each morning.  As the years progressed, his sales and marketing skills became evident.  He quickly moved up the ranks at Sylvania, moving with his family, including the late Virginia Snow Rice and sons, Joseph and Thomas, to Panama, Puerto Rico, various U.S. locations, and ultimately to GTE Sylvania’s European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, where he served as President and Director General, with responsibilities for company operations and over 100,000 employees in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.  Upon his retirement in 1991, he moved with the family back to the US and settled in Boca Raton, with frequent travels back to see his extended family in Boston and the North Shore.  In 2009, his beloved wife Virginia passed away.  In time he found love again with his wife of 14 years, Jami Huryan Rice.  Elliot is survived by his loving wife, Jami, and his loving son, Joseph Rice; daughters -in-law Joanna Rice and Sharon Rice; grandsons Zachary and Devan Rice; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He will be sorely missed by the entire extended Rice family. Graveside Service on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA.

Marsha Carol Cohen nee Minkofsky

October 21, 1947 – March 16, 2024

Marsha passed away on March 16^th, after visits by family and friends.  She is survived by her husband of over 50 years Steven Cohen, her brother Stephen Minkofsky, her daughters Miriam Cohen Franzen (Kurt) and Deborah Kleinman (Joe), and her three grandchildren Ethan, David, and Anja Franzen.

Marsha was born on October 21, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts to David and Jessie Minkofsky.  She was the youngest of three children, growing up with her sister, Ryna, who passed away in 2008, and her brother Stephen.  She spent her early childhood in Dorchester, MA living close to her grandparents, aunt, uncle, and cousins.  As a teenager, her family lived in Quincy, MA right next to the ocean.  She spent many summers boating and sunbathing.  She also helped her parents show movies to friends and neighbors in her parents’ backyard, a tradition that went on for over 13 years.

After graduating Quincy High School in 1965, Marsha attended Northeastern University and the Beth Israel Hospital School of Radiologic Technology where she became a certified X-Ray technologist.  Marsha began her career in Beth Israel’s ER, even helping to deliver a baby in the front seat of a car just outside the ER doors.

She met Steven on a blind date.  After three months they eloped in a hardware store in Vermont, followed by a wedding, officiated by a rabbi, in the presence of family.  Shortly after their first daughter was born, they moved to Greensboro, NC.  A second daughter soon followed.  Marsha balanced motherhood with growing her career, working in the High Point Hospital ER, then at a few private practice medical offices.  She spent the last 30 years of her career working for the Hand Center of Greensboro.  She cared deeply for her patients, many of whom were delighted to run into her in public.

Marsha enjoyed beach trips with Steven, rooting for the Boston sports teams, playing Mahjongg with friends, and spending time with her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren.  She always made a point of attending her grandchildren’s birthday parties, b’nei mitzvah, and graduations.  She remembered everyone’s birthdays without fail.  She gave generously of her time helping at the hospital many Christmases so that others could spend that day with their families, volunteering at her synagogue including working with the Chevre Kadisha to prepare deceased congregants for burial, working as guardian ad litem in the Greensboro court system, volunteering as a reading tutor with elementary school kids, and helping friends and neighbors in need.

Marsha leaves behind friends and family that miss her, love her, and are filled with wonderful memories and lessons from her.  She will be greatly missed.

Annette Posen-Of Mclean, VA, on March 15, 2024.

Stone, Joan of Belmont, formerly of Chestnut Hill on March 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Nelson Stone. Adored daughter of the late Stella and Alfred Grossman. Devoted mother of Alan Stone and his wife, Marla, and Carolyn Miller and her husband Bruce. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey and his wife Dr. Ghazal Stone, Michael Stone, James Stone and his fiance Ally Bono, Douglas Stone, Andrea Brier and her husband Michael, and Jonathan Miller. Loving great-grandmother of Jacob and Max Brier and Ella Stone. Loving sister of the late Sylvia and Dr. David Kaplan, sister-in-law of the late William and Faye Stone, and loving aunt of their children. The family wishes to thank Belmont Manor and the Karger Family for their incredible, compassionate care. Private services have been held. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew SeniorLife’s Center Communities of Brookline; Hebrew SeniorLife, Attn. Development Office, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131 or www.hebrewseniorlife.org/tributegift or the charity of your choice.

James Casty-Of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, on March 11, 2024.Dear son of the late David and Libby Casty. Beloved husband of Nancy Casty. Devoted father of Lesley Casty Grinberg and her husband Gyl, and Michael Casty and his wife Jeanine Trovato Casty. Loving Grampy of Ari, Max, Bella, David, and Josh. Brother of Scott, Lee, and Ronald. Services at The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 10:00 am.

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Gabriel Thomas Klein, March 2, 2024. Funeral service on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 10:30 am at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA. Burial will follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA.  Shiva will be observed at the home of Michael Klein and Susan Cohen Saturday – Wednesday 7-9 pm.  Donations in his memory may be made to Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern Massachusetts https://emassbigs.org/donate/why-donate or American Friends of Magen David Adom https://afmda.org/donate

Pauline Frank

Of Newton, March 7, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Arnold L. Frank. Loving mother of Joanne Suna of Briarcliff Manor, NY, Marjorie Finkel and her husband Leonard of Framingham, and Lisa Rockland of Fort Collin, CO. Cherished grandmother of Rachel (Michael), Joshua (Mikel), Alyssa (Jason), Lindsay (Aidan), Joseph (Jacqueline) and Jordan Rockland. Devoted great-grandmother of Aden, Eliana, Briella, Noa, Ariana, Sadie, Charlie and Bryce. Graveside Service on Monday, March 11, 2024 at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury at 1:00 PM. Remembrances in memory of Pauline may be made to a charity of your choice.

Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Friend and All-Around Beautiful Person

Ellen C. Lewin, 77, who lived a wonderful lifetime putting others before herself, made a graceful exit from this world on March 5, 2024. She died peacefully at home after a valiant, inspiring but ultimately insurmountable encounter with leukemia. Surrounded by music, love, and family, Ellen left us with a pleasant smile on her face and a beautiful sense of calm in her heart. Even at the end, she was able to put everyone around her at ease.

Ellen grew up in Milton, MA, the daughter of Sylvia Nathan and Dr. Jerome Nathan, from whom she inherited a love of people and music. Although she was a shy little kid, her big, beautiful voice and bright blue eyes lifted people’s spirits from a very young age. After winning the televised regional talent show Community Auditions in 1955 at the age of eight, Ellen brought her singing talents to temple choirs, family hootenannies, and volunteer performances at assisted living facilities throughout Massachusetts. Her ability to harmonize on a moment’s notice and uplift people’s spirits under any circumstances have became legendary in certain circles. When not filling the world with music, Ellen enjoyed swimming, reading, playing golf, spending time at the lake house in Pembroke, MA and following her beloved New England sports teams with a passion rivaled only by the teams themselves.

Ellen loved her life. Mostly she loved the people in it. She loved being a confidant and source of loving support for her husband. She loved raising her sons, participating in their shenanigans, and encouraging them in everything they aspired to do. She loved caring for her parents and in-laws. She loved loving her amazing granddaughters. And she loved spending time with her family and friends, whether in Massachusetts, Texas, California, Colorado or Florida, where she most recently found her happy place at the beach in Naples.

Ellen is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 56 years, Leonard, her devoted sons, James and Daniel, her pal and daughter-in-law Malia, her perfect granddaughters, Kahea and Naia, her adoring brothers, Richard and John, and a massive extended family of relatives, neighbors, old friends and new friends who will love, admire and miss her for many years to come.

A celebration of life service for Ellen will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:00 am at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be at Leonard and Ellen’s home in Newton following interment.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in memory of Ellen Lewin to support cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Such gifts may be made  via dana-farber.org/gift or at the following address: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Additionally, so that others may be blessed with the precious gift of time which Ellen enjoyed so deeply these past few years, her family encourages anyone and everyone reading this to please consider joining the bone marrow registry at https://bethematch.org.

Charlotte H. (Grace) Miller, on March 5, 2024 passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Wife of the late Aaron Miller, the love of her life. Charlotte’s smile was so bright it lit up every room she walked into. Her giggle was contagious. Charlotte is survived by her daughter Marcia Silverstein and her husband Gary, son Richard Miller and his wife Jamie. Charlotte had the good fortune to live close to her grandchildren and saw them often. She will be very missed by all, especially her grandchildren, Steven Silverstein and his wife Rachel, Michael Silverstein and his wife Sharon, Hannah Miller and Jonah Miller. Charlotte also had two great grandsons Zachary Aaron Silverstein and Evan Nathan Silverstein – they would have loved to giggle with their great grandma Charl.

She is predeceased by her parents Sadie (Simons) and Max Grace, and brother Marty Grace.  Charlotte’s family is so grateful for the love, compassion, and companionship from the staff at Adelaide of Newton Centre.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 11 AM at Boylston Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charlotte’s Memory to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washingtons St, Suite 310, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.

Edith Claire (Garfinkle) Barish, known to many as”Edie”, of Framingham MA, passed away on March 2, 2024. During her 83 years, she enjoyed a life filled with family and friends.

Edie was born on July 7, 1940 to Samuel and Elizabeth Garfinkle in Brookline, MA. After she graduated from Brookline High School in 1958, she went on to study education at the University of Miami.

During college, Edie met George Barish of Miami, FL. They later married in 1961, and had two children, Marilyn and Robert. Edie taught elementary school in Miami for several years. In 1976, she moved to Natick, MA and worked at Dennison Manufacturing Company as an administrative assistant until she retired.

Edie was an active member of Hadassah of Miami and a member of Temple Israel of Natick. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, photography, and liked watching old movies. She especially loved all things purple.

After Edie retired, she enjoyed spending time with her sister, Judith Chalfin of Natick, MA, her children, grandchildren, nephews, and nieces. Some of her fondest memories were traveling with Judy to Maine, California, Israel, and many more places.

She is survived by her children Marilyn Barish Audet of Shrewsbury, MA and Robert William Barish of Sunrise, FL.  In addition to her children, Edie is survived by her grandchildren David Joseph Audet, Jr., his wife Kaitlyn Audet, Seth Audet, her sisters Judith and Geraldine, and her many nephews and nieces, Morris, David, Ann, Eileen, Deborah, and Harry.

Services will be held at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, Windsor Avenue, Natick, MA on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hadassah, an organization about which Edie was passionate.

Donald Sallet of Dover, MA passed away March 3, 2024, peacefully at his home. Donald spent his final days surrounded by his family and friends.  He was the beloved husband of Lauren for 40 years.  He was a dear father to Jeff and his wife Melissa. He was “silly Pop Pop” to Becca and Abbie.

He is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Sadie (Ellenbogen) Sallet, brother Matthew and sister Lorraine Platzman.

Private services will be at Newton Cemetery and Arboretum, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Center, MA on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 1pm.  Open Shiva will take place at Smith and Wollensky, 583 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA on Friday March 8, 2024 from 3pm-7pm, where family and friends are welcome.

Donald enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and his dogs.  A kind man, he enjoyed having conversations about world affairs and sharing his knowledge of history with anyone he met.  Don happily spent hours restoring antique lamps, slot machines and working in his yard. A graduate of Brookline High School, he proudly served in the US Army Reserves.  Don was a career entrepreneur first owning two furniture stores and then a lamp store.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Gilbert N. Sklover of Salem, MA, 98, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Gilbert was born on March 8, 1925, in Marblehead. He was the son of the late Ann (Hessel) and Joseph Sklover. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis {Sipel) Sklover with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. His family was one of the first Jewish families in Marblehead.

He attended schools in Marblehead and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He served in the military right after high school from 1943-1946. Gil’s successful career as a metallurgist for the United States Government included working on projects such as the Apollo Space Program.

He was an active member and past President of the Brotherhood of Temple Shalom in Salem. He was passionate and knowledgeable about Big Band Jazz and attended jazz concerts at the Marblehead Arts Association for over 30 years. He was also an avid chess player.

A great day for Gil was going for coffee in Marblehead with his wife Phyllis.

Gilbert is survived by his son Steven and wife Patricia of Santa Barbara, CA, and his daughter Susan Grant and her husband Michael of Beverly. He was the proud grandfather of Andrew, Lindsay, Rachel, and Jacob.

Graveside service will be held on Monday March 4, 2024 at 12:00 noon at  Sons of Jacob Cemetery, 16 Buxton Lane off of Route 114 in Danvers.

Following the service, memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan and Michael Grant until 6 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Templeemanuel.com/Gift Giving/Preschool/Rand H Grant Fund.

Paulette Silberberg-On February 26, 2024.Private Graveside services were held in New York on February 29th.

Rosalyn Naomi Shlager died Sunday, February 25, 2024, two days before her 97^th birthday.

Born in Somerville in 1927, Rosalyn had more recently lived for over 20 years in Wellesley at Glen Grove Senior apartments, where she had many loyal friends. For the last three years she was lovingly cared for by the staff of Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale.  She had been married for over 63 years to her devoted husband, Sumner, prior to his passing in 2010.  Rosalyn was the daughter of the late Philip and Bertha Flaxman, and was predeceased by her dear sister and confidant, Marion Dreifus.

Beloved mother of Bruce and his wife Michele, Jeffrey and his wife Isabele, and Gary.  Devoted grandmother of Jocelyn and her husband David, Jason, Jessica and her husband Matt, and Vanessa.

Loving great-grandmother of Brandon and his wife Siobhan, Brianna, Camron, Charlotte, and David, great- great-grandmother of Sinead. She was also a devoted Aunt to Jay, Peter, Kurt, and Lauren (of blessed memory). She is survived by numerous cousins, great-nephews and nieces.

Roz was devoted to her family and happiest when spending time with them. She enthusiastically welcomed new family members with open arms and always had a welcome mat out for her sons’ friends including “#4 son” Robert Curran, a classmate of Bruce. She was often described by family and friends as vibrant, high energy, feisty, and full of life, . . .all the more impressive because of her childhood battle with paralysis caused by polio. Her full recovery contributed to her lifelong interest in staying fit and active. For many years Roz and her husband Sumner volunteered for the Bowleros, a Natick area bowling league providing community-based recreation and sports activities for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, including annual visits to performances of the Boston Pops. She was highly knowledgeable about Boston’s professional sports teams and strongly rooted for the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins. She loved the excitement of being at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos, particularly enjoying her many years of trips to the casino with cousin Natalie, and later, with her daughter-in-law Isabele.

In the late 1940’s Roz entered the workforce as a sales clerk at Boston’s Filene’s Basement, where she honed her skills for providing top quality customer service while also learning to love shopping. After leaving the workforce to raise her three sons, she re-entered the work world as an office manager and salesperson at Sid Green’s Wayside Dinette and finished her retail sales career at Filene’s at Natick Mall.

Roz was enthusiastic about acquiring all kinds of kitchen gadgets, and she loved to bake.  Her one-of-a-kind chocolate chip cookies, cranberry squares, and mandel bread are just a few of the baked goods that are legendary within the family, which also enjoyed many helpings of Roz’s kugel, apple sauce, sweet and sour meatballs, and rice stuffing, particularly at Thanksgiving.

Rosalyn will be greatly missed by family and friends.  May her memory be a blessing and may she be at peace.

Donations in Rosalyn’s name may be made to Charles River Center, Needham; Hebrew Senior Life, Roslindale, or a charity of your choice.

Graveside services are private.  A springtime gathering to celebrate Rosalyn’s life will take place at a later date.

Lewis Fendell-Of Los Angeles, CA, on February 22, 2024. Private interment was held at Pride of  Jacob Cemetery, West Roxbury.

Marilyn “Max” Baker passed away early Monday morning, February 19, 2024.  Max lived in Lexington for over 50 years before being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and moving into assisted living.  Her beloved husband, Jacob Baker, died in December, 2015.  She is survived by her brother, Howard Berger, daughters Dasha Baker and Pamela DeGuzman, and grandchildren Joe Lessard, Zoe DeGuzman, and Claire DeGuzman.  The funeral will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Westview Cemetery in Lexington followed by an informal gathering and lunch at Temple Isaiah in Lexington.

A link to view the livestream can be found here.

Lewis, Nancy (Blake), of Easton, MA, passed away February 19, 2024. Beloved wife of Harvey Lewis. Devoted mother of Rebecca Rodman and her husband Michael of Sharon, and Craig Lewis. Proud grandmother of Ava, Peri, and Marcus Rodman. Loving sister of Joan Levinson. Nancy leaves adored nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at B’Nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:30 pm. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Shiva observance will be at the Lewis Home, Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Friday 2-4 pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy’s memory may be made to Temple B’Nai Tikvah, the Simon Weisenthal Center or The American Heart Association.

To view the livestream of the funeral service, click here.

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Saul M. Nathan of Waltham, MA passed away February 15, 2024, surrounded by his dear family. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor for 64 years.  He was a dear father to Judd, Steven and his wife Geralyn, Rachel and her husband Tabor. He was a wonderful grandfather to Lauren, Emilee, Jeffrey, Haley, Holden, and Iris. He was a special great-grandfather to Layla and Gio.

Services will be at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd Wayland MA on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at New Town Cemetery, 357 Concord Rd, Sudbury MA.

Saul was happiest spending time with friends and family and loved Boston sports, especially the Red Sox and Patriots.  A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1957, he began his career in sales at Oster before he opened his own business. Saul loved to travel and leisurely read the paper while drinking his morning cup of coffee. He always kept up with current events, enjoyed listening to jazz music, and loved fishing later in life.  He was enthusiastic about acquiring the latest gadgets and had a notorious sweet tooth. He passed down to his family his love of birding and our beloved Grampie will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Saul’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund or the University of Pennsylvania.

A link to view the livestream of the memorial service can be found here.

Dr. Stephen Gary Pauker of Weston, Massachusetts passed away at the age of 81 on February 16, 2024. Dr. Pauker pioneered the field of medical decision making, cared for patients in the specialties of internal medicine, cardiology and clinical hypnosis at Tufts Medical Center for over 40 years and served as the Sara Murray Jordan Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Dr. Pauker was born in 1942 to Helen Yurdin Pauker and Carl Jacob Pauker in New York City and  raised in Kingston, New York. Stephen delighted in being an older brother to Kenneth Yurdin Pauker of Laguna Niguel, California, and Jonathan Phillip Pauker, who passed away in 2003.

Valedictorian of his class at Kingston High School, Dr. Pauker graduated Magna cum Laude in biomedical sciences from Harvard College as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and then from Harvard Medical School, Magna cum Laude as President of the Alpha Omega Alpha society. Dr. Pauker trained in cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital.

In 1967, Dr. Pauker married Dr. Susan Perlmutter Pauker, who became a clinical geneticist and mentor at Harvard Medical School. Together, the Drs. Pauker developed the field of prenatal diagnostic decision making. They raised their children, Sheridan Joanna Pauker of Berkeley, California, and Scott Gregory Pauker of Moab, Utah, along with numerous dogs whose names also began with the letter “S,” in Weston, Massachusetts.

Beginning in the 1970’s, Dr. Pauker co-authored over 350 medical journal articles with his beloved peers and mentees at Tufts that have been cited over 14,000 times in the fields of decision analysis, cardiology, hypnosis, genetic screening, and many others. He was among the first to apply artificial intelligence to medicine, establish rational thresholds for testing and treatment, introduce the importance of patient preferences in medical decisions, and perform a decision analysis for a care decision for a patient. Dr. Pauker wrote the original code for the first medical decision analysis program. He founded and was Chief of the Division of Clinical Decision Making at Tufts Medical Center, a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a Master of the American College of Physicians, a member of the Institute of Medicine, and President of the American Board of Medical Hypnosis and of the Society for Medical Decision Making.

In addition to the family members mentioned above, Dr. Pauker leaves son-in-law Jonathan Kaplan and grandson Jonah Mateo Pauker Kaplan, beloved colleagues at Tufts Medical Center, and dear family friend Lorena Richards, who lovingly cared for Dr. Pauker in his home for many years. The Pauker Family is deeply grateful to the staff of Lasell House in Auburndale, Massachusetts for their loving care of Dr. Pauker.

After a family burial, Dr. Pauker’s memorial service will be held at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, Massachusetts on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Tufts Medical Center, Department of Medicine Division of Clinical Decision Making. Please visit giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/give-now to make an online donation, or call (617) 636-7656 and designate the “Stephen G. Pauker Memorial Lecture Fund” in the comments line.

Daisy (Delicia) Nahmias Katz was born on January 4,1923 to Chaim and Oro Nahmias in New York City. She was predeceased by her husband Sam, siblings Fanny Assa, Martha Engel and Leo Nahmias as well as her son Robert, daughter-in-law Kathleen and son-in-law Robert Zalosh.
She is survived by her daughter Gloria Zalosh, daughter-in-law Donna Mitchell and her four grandsons Michael (Burke) and Matthew (Alisa) Zalosh and Ahmon and Sam (Chanel) Katz. She is also survived by her eight great-grandchildren, Sophie, Sam, Nina, Will, Jasmine, Tansy, Ivy, and Nina and many nieces and nephews.
Daisy married Samuel Katz in 1943 in New York City and they raised their family in the Bronx where they enjoyed all the cultural benefits of the city.
Daisy was a great cook and baker as well as an accomplished artist, seamstress and knitter. Daisy and Sam retired to Florida in 1978 and after her beloved Sam died in 1980, she broadened her artistic endeavors to include sculpture, stained glass and calligraphy. She was an inveterate traveler well into her eighties and a daily walker into her nineties. After her second retirement in Florida, she began volunteering in elementary schools since she always wanted to be a teacher.
She relocated to Massachusetts in 2010.
Daisy had a full and rich life and will be sorely missed.

Israel Kupiec, January 15, 1936 – February 15, 2024

Israel Kupiec was born in Tel Aviv, the son of Polish immigrants who fled with his older brother just a few years before the outbreak of World War II. He was the first to attend college in his family and came to the United States in 1961 with a degree in electrical engineering from the Technion – Israeli Institute of Technology and a plan to study at Ohio University. But the plan changed. On the ship sailing from Haifa to New York City, Israel met and fell in love with his future wife, Charlotte Mass (the Brooklyn-born Charlotte was heading home to care for her sick father, leaving behind her kibbutz and her dream of a life in Israel). To be closer to Charlotte, Israel transferred to Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, where he would earn his PhD in electrophysics.

Israel taught Charlotte to drive, an inherently intense situation made even more so by the busy streets and highways of Brooklyn, and she knew then this relationship would last. They were married April 10, 1962. The newlyweds would make their first homes together in the outer boroughs, where they had three children, and ultimately moved to the house in Bedford, MA, where the fourth was born. This would be their Eden. Together, they planted maple and spruce and gardens, and Israel strung the trees with birdhouses, observing the songbirds and waterfowl that came to feed and nest. New rooms were added and the bedrooms preserved so that the children always had a place to sleep when they returned as college grads and ultimately as parents with children of their own.

Israel worked until the age of 82 at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he eventually became the associate group leader in the Aerospace Division and was responsible for many high-profile radar developments. He enjoyed the respect and affection of the younger generations of engineers through mentorship and over lunches in the lab cafeteria. Israel took his family for two assignments to Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands, where he commuted daily by plane between islands and eventually became associate site manager, helping to oversee the work of scientists and staff engaged in military research. When not at work, he swam in a warm lagoon, got sunburned on fishing boats and trips by barge to local islands, and tried scuba diving, tennis, and running.

He studied English systematically, intrigued by its slang and vast vocabulary, and was a voracious reader of novels, nonfiction, poetry, and the news (he was deeply engaged in world politics his entire life). But he never stopped reading in Hebrew, and his memories of growing up in Israel remained sharp. He could quiet a noisy family dinner with recollections of his military service and childhood larks, of former teachers and old friendships, and of the struggle for statehood. He brought this intellect and curiosity to his practice of Judaism at home, where he led the Passover seder and Friday night kiddish, and at Temple Emunah, where he was often called upon to read the torah and haftorah.

Israel could be bearishly gruff and disarmingly sentimental, a keen interpreter of the world and a composer of silly fantasies and dances for his young children. He could be terse on the phone, focused on evidence of his children’s wellbeing, and tender in his letters and during kitchen conversations. The family took many trips together and indulged his love for mountain drives and big vistas. But perhaps most of all, he loved to be at home, in the warmth of visiting children and grandchildren, in a haven of the familiar, and with the freedom to nap as he pleased and to tinker—to build birdhouses (and even a bat house) and to do all sorts of home improvement projects for which one usually hires a professional but which could be done by a layperson who could teach himself almost anything.

Israel is survived by his wife Charlotte of 62 years, his four children and their spouses (Raun Kupiec and Barbara Gazley, Yael Kupiec-Dar and Yaron Dar, Tamar Kupiec and Steve Tremble, and Nadav Kupiec and Jennifer Kupiec) and seven grandchildren (Eli, Netta, Shani, Mina, Aviv, Amos, and Benjamin). He will be forever adored and remembered.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:00 am at Temple Emunah in Lexington, MA. Interment to follow at Shawsheen Cemetery in Bedford, MA.

Shiva with a service will take place at his late home Sunday, February 18 – Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, and visiting hours will be held Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20 at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Remembrances may be made to Temple Emunah and Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

Roberta Lee Rosenthal, 87, of Boynton Beach, FL died February 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She leaves her husband of 68 years, Harold Rosenthal; two children: Susan (Rosenthal) Schachter and her husband  David and Mark Rosenthal  and  his wife Katie Pearson; four grandchildren: Matthew Kaplan, Jennifer Rosenthal, Samantha (Rosenthal) Kelly and her husband Ryan, Taylor Kaplan; one great-grandchild: Jackson Kelly; two sisters: Phyllis Polebam and Barbara Elliot.

Roberta was born July 16, 1936, in Lowell.  She married her husband, Hal, in 1956 and the couple moved to Swampscott where they raised their children.  She attended Lesley College in Cambridge, majoring in nurses training.   Roberta’s love of art led her to work at Prestige Gallery in Peabody for over 20 years.  She was particularly fond of southwestern art and Edna Hibbel’s paintings.  Roberta and Hal traveled several times to New Mexico and Arizona, where she would meet various artists and purchase their works.  Roberta enjoyed playing her weekly games of canasta and mahjong.  Since moving to FL early last year, she was able to find new partners and expand her games to include bingo and poker.

A graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Workman’s Circle, Peabody on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 12 pm.  Shiva will be held at The Village Recreation Center, Freedom Hollow, Salem, immediately following the service from 2-5 pm.  Shiva will also be held at the residence of Mark and Katie Rosenthal in Weston on Sunday, February 18, 2024 from 1 – 4 pm.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Temple Sinai, One Community Road, Marblehead, MA 01945.

Sanford Katz of Newton, a world-renowned law professor, passed away on February 10, 2024.  Beloved by his colleagues and students, Professor Katz taught family law and contracts at Boston College Law School for 47 years. 

Professor Katz was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on December 23, 1933, the son of Jacob and Rebecca Katz, and one of seven children. He graduated from Boston University and the University of Chicago Law School, then joined the Air Force Judge Advocate General Division and served at the Pentagon. After a fellowship at Yale Law School, he began his illustrious teaching career at Catholic University Law School and then to the University of Florida, before Dean, Robert Drinan, S.J., brought him to Boston College Law School.

Professor Katz’s impact in the field of family law has been enormous.  The author of numerous foundational books and scholarly articles, he lectured throughout the world.  For many years, he served as Editor of the prestigious Family Law Quarterly, Chair of the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section, and was one of the founders of the International Society of Family Law.  In recognition of his prolific and most distinguished scholarship, Professor Katz was invited as a Fellow at All Souls College at Oxford, where he and his beloved wife Joan (a devotee of Oxford crime mysteries) spent some of their happiest times together. In 2016, nineteen eminent scholars from Great Britain and America published a volume of legal essays in his honor.

Sanford Katz is survived by his dear wife of over sixty-five years, Joan, his sons Daniel and his wife Meg Parsont, and Andrew and his wife Denise Padilla; his grandchildren Lucia and Salvador Katz, whom he adored; his sister Eleanor Shrier and several extended family members.

Professor Katz also leaves behind several generations of devoted students, who will fondly remember his absolute commitment to their success in the legal profession, as well as countless colleagues, scholars, and practitioners who he inspired.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, February, 15, at 10:30 am at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, MA.  The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend. To view the service virtually use the following link: https://www.templeshalom.org/livestream . Burial will follow at Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sanford’s memory may be made to Boston College Law School.

Gordon Bello-Of Waltham, on February 11, 2024.Beloved husband of Ellen (Rosen) Bello. Devoted father of Gail Rose Bello. Private graveside services were held. Remembrances to The Jewish Family and Children’s Service,1430 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451.

Burton Goldberg-Of  Washington, DC, on February 8, 2024. Arrangements pending.

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Edward Kaplan, a scholar of 19th Century French Literature and Religious Studies, died at NewBridge on the Charles surrounded by his family on February 7, 2024. The cause of death was Lewy body disease.

Edward Kaplan taught at the Department of Romance Studies, and in the Religious Studies Program which he founded, at Brandeis University where he was Kevy and Hortense Kaiserman Professor in the Humanities, and a Fellow at the Tauber Institute for the Study of European Jewry.

Internationally known for his research on the French Revolution historian Jules Michele, and especially on the 19th Century Romantic poet Charles Baudelaire, Kaplan published seminal books on Baudelaire’s prose poems, Le Spleen de Paris, Petite Poems en Prose. Kaplan’s English translation the latter, The Parisian Prowler, won the National Lewis Galantière Prize for the best work in translation in 1990. Kaplan’s signature approach to literary scholarship and teaching was to illuminate the intersection of the ethical, esthetic, and religious aspects in the creative process.

Early in his career, teaching at Amherst College in Western Massachusetts, while still immersed in the study and publishing books on Michelet, Kaplan ventured into the scholarship on the nature of religious experiences. This interest started in the mid-1960s when Kaplan, then a graduate student at Columbia University working on his PhD in French literature, met Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. The personal, intellectual, and scholarly relationship that developed between the esteemed theologian and the nascent graduate student has changed and profoundly shaped the entire trajectory of Kaplan’s life and career.

Under the influence of his father, Kivie Kaplan who was National President of the NAACP, Edward developed deep commitment to social action and interest in the spiritual roots of non-violence. With Kivie Kaplan, He attended NAACP conventions and marched in Selma. Knowing his son’s emerging interest in religious mysticism, Kivie Kaplan on MLK’s advice introduced Edward to Heschel.

Heschel’s writings on the religious aspects of non-violent resistance to injustice, to the blaspheme of racism and the evil of the War in Vietnam, brought Edward into the orbit of Heschel’s students, mentees, and disciples. It was at that time that Kaplan started his scholarship of Heschel’s life and work, resulting in many books, scholarly articles, lectures and conferences. Kaplan’s definitive two-volume biography of Abraham Joshua Heschel was published with Yale University Press. Volume 1, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Prophetic Witness, coauthored with Samuel H. Dresner, came out in 1998 and was a National Jewish Book Award finalist in Jewish Scholarship Category. Volume 2, Spiritual Radical: Abraham Joshua Heschel in America, 1940–1972, published in 2007, was a winner of the National Jewish Book Award in the American Jewish Studies category. Kaplan’s one-volume biography of Heschel, directed for general readership was published by the Jewish Publication Society in 2019, his last book. In all, Kaplan authored 18 Books and almost 200 scholarly articles and reviews.

Edward Kivie Kaplan was born in Boston on March 4, 1942. His father Kivie Kaplan was a successful Jewish businessman in the leather tanning industry. Edward’s mother, Emily (Rogers) Kaplan was a homemaker. Edward attended Newton public schools, high school at Deerfield Academy, and Brown University where he majored in French and graduated in 1964. It was during his Junior Year in France that he became determined to pursue academic career in French Literature as a teacher, scholar, and writer. As the first person in his family to go to college, this was as bold a decision as it was risky. But that year at the Sorbonne formed in him an irresistible interest in literary scholarship, and in study of literature’s profound effects on human experience and the history of ideas. After completing his PhD degree in French Literature at Columbia University in 1970, he taught French at Barnard College, and then at Amherst College in l97l–l978. Since 1978, he was at Brandeis University in Waltham MA until his retirement in 2015.

Edward married Alexandra Gilden in 1968. They divorced in 1975, and she died in 2002. In 1986, Edward married Janna (Lipmanov) Kaplan, a Brandeis neuroscientist and a Jewish refugee from the former Soviet Union fleeing antisemitic persecution. In addition to his wife Janna and son Jeremy (Rebecca Ballantine) Kaplan and their children Eli, Lhakyi, Dechen, Bella and Cassie Ballantine-Kaplan, Edward is survived by his two children from his second marriage: son Aaron (Será Godfrey) Kaplan and their children, Zeppelin Godfrey-Grantz, Kivie and Fox Godfrey-Kaplan, and daughter Sima (Ryan Dobran) Kaplan.

A devoted family man, Edward was able not only to think deeply, but also to feel deeply. As his disease progressed and his ability to think coherently diminished, his unique capacity to feel deeply – his profound sensitivity – remained at the core of his sweet, thoughtful, loving nature.

Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 12:00 noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva at his late home, Sat-Wed 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), 2027 Massachusetts Ave. NW at Kivie Kaplan Way, Washington, DC 20036.

Kaplan, Leonard “Lenny” of Waltham, MA, formerly of Lexington, MA, passed away February 5, 2024. Beloved husband of Judith (Smith) Kaplan. Devoted father of Marcia Kaplan and her husband Todd Fishman, Mark Kaplan and his wife Helaine, and the late Wendy Kaplan and her wife Kris Wyatt. Proud grandfather of Sydney Fishman, Bella Fishman, Alexa Tanzer, and Matthew Kaplan. Loving brother of the late Bernard Kaplan. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lenny’s memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, or the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Theodore S. Berenson of Boston, MA & Palm Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.  For 47 years the beloved husband of Cynthia L. Berenson. Devoted father of Wendy Berenson and her husband Gene O’Brien, Cathy Seligson and her husband Fred Seligson, Patrica Berenson and her husband Jeff Carp, Dana Berenson and her husband Gabe Coleman. Cherished grandfather of Gregory O’Brien (Andrea), Daniel O’Brien (Erica), Dylan O’Brien, (Maddie) Erica Seligson (Tom), Matthew Seligson, Andrew Seligson, Adam Seligson, Evan Carp, Abigail Carp, Fiona Coleman and Elias Coleman. Great-Grandfather of Elia and Noa. Dear brother of the late Helaine Allen (Alvin Allen). Dear uncle of Elizabeth Nash, Matthew Allen, Douglas Allen and Emily Wolff. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Theodore S. Berenson may be made to  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center by visiting https://www.bidmc.org/giving  by check made payable to “Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or BIDMC” with  Theodore S. Berenson /“donation designation “ in the memo line. Contributions can be mailed to: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or BIDMC, Office of Philanthropy, 529 Main Street, 4th Floor, Charlestown, MA 02129 or Brandeis University, 415 South  Street, Waltham, MA 02453.

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Richard I. Steinberg of Brookline, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in Boston. He was 80.

Born in Hartford, CT, he was the son of the late Eugene and Marion (Rutt) Steinberg and the brother of the late Lewis Steinberg, of West Hartford, CT.

He leaves his wife of 28 years, Harriet (Shain) Steinberg; his children, Gregory Steinberg (Marcie) of Cheshire, CT; Michael Steinberg (Jennifer), of Boca Raton, FL; and Rebecca Bregman (Josh), of Acton, MA; his grandchildren, Amanda, Jake, Edward, Chloe, Samuel, Alexis, and Jack.

Richard graduated in 1961 from Avon Old Farms School in Avon, CT, a place he cherished. He was a member of Temple Israel in Boston, he loved to travel, he was an avid bridge player, and he enjoyed collecting antique clocks, pocket knives, and watches. Richard had an insurance sales and management career that spanned five decades.

Richard married his second wife in 1996. He embraced Harriet’s children and their families and also leaves Laura Hyman (Scott) of Natick, MA, and Andrew Bramson (Kate) of Providence, RI, and their children, Evan, Gabriel, Ilana, and Jonah.

Richard also leaves his first wife, Susan Lederman, with whom he raised their three children in Simsbury, CT.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Israel, Boston, MA, on Friday, February 9, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Baker Street Cemeteries. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice, in Richard’s memory.

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Marcia (Paley) Camac died on February 3, 2024 at the age of 94. For 58 years, the beloved wife of the late Morton Camac.  Devoted mother of Norman and Jody Camac, Ann and Gideon Ben-Horin, and Joyce and Gary Weiser. Loving grandmother of Jeremy, Michael, Adam, Rebecca and Lisa. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Lesser and Zelda (Fine) Paley, her brother, Hiram Paley, and grandson, Daniel. A graveside burial will be held at Westview Cemetery at 1:30 PM on February 6th. Shiva will be at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington 02421, on Tuesday, February 6 from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. with remembrances at 7:00 p.m. and minyan at 7:30 p.m. Donations may be made to the organization of your choice.

Gerald Sterling Fain, 76, January 31, 2024. Funeral service will be held Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 1 PM in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Burial to follow. Shiva will take place at the home.

Donations in his memory may be made to Congregation Agudath Israel’s (Caldwell, NJ) Fain Family Fund, or to the fund of your choice at Temple Israel of Natick.

Maslow, Joan B, formerly of Florida and Cape Cod, passed away on Feb 2, 2024 at age 92.

Joan was predeceased by her husband Alan, and by her parents, George and Pauline Palais.  Joan is survived by her daughter Lori Paul, and her husband Bob, and by her sons Paul and Jonathan, and Jonathan’s wife Shana.  She also leaves her grandchildren Susan and husband David, Samantha and husband Kenny, Tim and companion Mallory, Zachary, Kayla and Lindsey, as well as 5 great grandchildren.

Joan spent the last few years at Waterstone of Wellesley where she made many friends.  We would like to thank her aide Genevieve, and all the hospice workers and staff at Waterstone.  Burial will be private.

Bob Kutner, age 72, of Wayland, formerly of Auburndale and Plymouth, passed away on January 31, 2024. Bob was the beloved husband of Lenna (Boroff) Kutner and the devoted father of Daniel Kutner. He also leaves his brother Richard Kutner and wife Susan of San Marcos, CA, his sister Janet Kutner of Wayland, niece Lindsay Talley, her husband Eric and their sons, niece Lauren Ogden, her husband Tobias and their daughter.

Bob had been a partner in the law firm of Casner & Edwards for over 30 years, retiring in 2017 from his practice of professional liability and real estate-related litigation. He grew up in Newark and Wilmington, Delaware, son of the late Abraham and Dorothy Kutner.  Falling in love with the Boston area while attending Harvard University, Bob returned to the city after obtaining his degree from Columbia Law School, settling first in Brighton and then in Newton with Lenna.

Bob was an avid sports fan with a passion for Boston teams, which he shared and nurtured in his son Dan. He also loved travel, and over the course of his life visited many far-reaching corners of the world. In later years he and Lenna purchased a lakeside summer home in Plymouth and enjoyed the more serene lifestyle of boating and entertaining friends.

Bob continuously amazed and inspired family, friends and colleagues with his resilience and determination to live life fully in the face of 28 years of medical challenges.

Condolence calls may be made at the home of Lenna Kutner on Friday, February 2nd from 4pm to 8pm. A celebration of life is being planned for a date in late May. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Bob’s memory to support cancer research and patient care at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.

Kaplan, Jerome “Jerry” of Newton, MA formerly, of Philadelphia, PA passed away January 30, 2024 at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Jaffy) Kaplan. Devoted father of Paul Kaplan and his wife Lisa Rothstein of Auburndale (Newton), MA. Cherished grandfather of Isabel and Zachary Kaplan. Loving brother of the late Raymond Kaplan.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Jewish Community Relations Council of Philadelphia or the American Civil Liberties Union.

Elaine Gregerman, died Monday, January 29, 2024, in Plantation, Florida.

Those of us who loved Elaine Gregerman struggle to accept her loss. She was a genuinely kind and caring woman who reached out to family, friends, and even strangers when she felt their need. Even as her health declined, Elaine was always looking to soothe others.

A graduate of Brookline High School class of 1960, Elaine met and married Arthur Gregerman. They had one son, Adam, whom they adored, and they eventually settled in Hollywood, Florida. Elaine was a woman with a flare for decorating and a great sense of style, and so it is no surprise that she had much success working for Rooms to Go, a well-known furniture store. With her gregarious personality, she was often the top salesperson and was beloved by fellow employees and customers (many who became friends).

She was friendly and outgoing, and many were charmed by her magnetic personality. She loved animals and admired every furry creature. In later years she volunteered at numerous animal shelters.

Her greatest love was for Adam, his wife Rahel, and their two children Ezra and Aviva. She enjoyed them and savored every moment spent with them. She was fortunate to get to be with them in Philadelphia and Florida, most recently at Aviva’s bat mitzvah.

She leaves behind a brother Ken Crystal, whom she adored, and a sister-in-law Anne Crystal, who she viewed as a sister, as well as nieces Maura Maziya Crystal and Debra Crystal. She was a loving aunt to Maura and great-aunt to her three children Harrison, Maya, and Inna.

Always strong but also gentle and full of generosity, Elaine cared greatly for her family and for society, and she was wonderful at making friends. Her love for and commitment to others were deeply admirable.

Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 11:45 am.

May her memory be a blessing.

Professor Lawrence L. Langer, 94, of Wellesley, Mass., died peacefully on January 29, 2024 at home where he had been in hospice for several months after a diagnosis of cancer. He was Professor of English Emeritus at Simmons University in Boston.

Langer was a preeminent scholar of the Holocaust and influenced generations of Holocaust educators and researchers. He believed that the testimony of witnesses and the unflinching imagination of literary and visual artists are essential pathways to understanding one of the darkest episodes in the twentieth century. He passionately resisted efforts to deflect attention from the atrocities of the Holocaust in favor of the “uplifting” stories of resistance and rescue of European Jews.

Larry was born on June 20, 1929 in New York City, the eldest child of Irving Langer, an Ellis Island clerk and postman, and Esther (Strauss). Larry grew up and attended school in the Bronx, before enrolling at City College of New York in 1947. In his first year at City College, Larry met his sweetheart Sondra “Sandy” (Weinstein) on the boardwalk in Far Rockaway, N.Y. They married three years later in Brooklyn, N.Y. Last February, they celebrated their seventy-second wedding anniversary. Upon graduation in 1951, Larry and Sandy moved to Cambridge, Mass. where Larry earned a PhD in American Literature at Harvard University in 1961.

Larry began teaching American Literature at Simmons College in 1958, where he taught until 1992. His initial encounter with the Holocaust occurred in 1955, when on a trip to Europe he visited the Dachau concentration camp.  But his career choice was cemented during his year as Fulbright Professor of American Literature at the University of Graz in Austria, when in 1964 he visited Mauthausen concentration camp and the deathcamp at Auschwitz/Birkenau.  In both instances he was the sole visitor to the site and, standing on the terrain of the largest Jewish “cemetery” in the world, he asked himself for the first time whether it was possible to find a language to describe the crimes that unfolded there.  After returning to Simmons, he inaugurated in 1965 the first course on Holocaust literature to be taught at an American college or university, initially called “The Literature of Atrocity.”  As a result of this experience, during a sabbatical year in Germany in 1968-69, he wrote his first book, The Holocaust and the Literary Imagination (1976), which was one of three finalists for the National Book Award.  Since then, he has published eight more books on Holocaust themes. His 1991 book Holocaust Testimonies: The Ruins of Memory won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Criticism and was named one of the Ten Best Books of the Year by The New York Times Sunday Book Review. It was also listed in the 100^th Anniversary Edition of The Times Book Review as one of fifteen titles “of particular permanent interest.”  He was also the editor of Art from the Ashes: A Holocaust Anthology, published by Oxford University Press in 1995.

Professor Langer worked in collaboration with many organizations including the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University, Facing History and Ourselves and, most recently, The Pucker Gallery in Boston and artist Samuel Bak. At the Fortunoff Archive, he took testimony from many survivors and watched hundreds more. Larry’s groundbreaking exploration of survivor testimony compelled him to coin new words and phrases to describe the unthinkable, including “choiceless choice” and “afterdeath,” finding existing language to be inadequate.  Following his retirement in 1992, he continued working and writing and forged a partnership with his friend Samuel Bak, a painter and Holocaust survivor, whose imagery sought to challenge the task of finding spiritual and intellectual comfort in a disordered post-Holocaust world. The Pucker Gallery published 9 compilations of essays interpreting the abundant works of the artist, which combine critical commentary and interpretation with Bak’s paintings.

In 2022, Larry published his last two books, The Afterdeath of the Holocaust, and Hierarchy and Mutuality in Paradise Lost, Moby-Dick and The Brothers Karamazov, his only non-Holocaust related work. Larry dedicated each of his books to his beloved wife, Sandy, and to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Larry was a highly decorated scholar, receiving fellowships and scholar-in-residence appointments from the National Endowment for the Humanities; the US Holocaust Research Center of the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C.; the Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, in Oxford, England; and the Rockefeller Foundation Study and Conference Center in Bellagio, Italy. Larry was awarded honorary degrees from Simmons College in 1996, from Hebrew Union College in 2000, and from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2002. In 2016, Langer received The Holocaust Educational Foundation’s Distinguished Achievement Award in Holocaust Studies. He received the Eternal Flame Award at the 53^rd Annual Scholars Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches in 2023. The City University of New York will award Larry an honorary degree posthumously at its commencement ceremony this May.

Larry’s love of teaching and learning was lifelong. He adored collaborating with his ever-growing collection of colleagues and mentees. While his work was celebrated and immense, Larry was most proud of his wife, his children, and his grand- and great-grandchildren. His serious work was always well-balanced by his endless laughter, days working in his garden, enjoying classical music, and summers at his home in Wellfleet, Mass.

Larry was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Winthrop (Jessie); and his parents. Survivors include his loving wife, Sandy; his son Andy Langowitz (Nan) of Wellesley, Mass.; his daughter, Ellen Lasri (Nissim) of Natick, Mass.; five grandchildren, Noah Langowitz (Monikah Schuschu) of Framingham, Mass.; Tamar Jenkins (George) of West Newton, Mass.; Emily Langowitz (Meaghan Kramer) of Phoenix, Ariz.; David Lasri of Framingham, Mass.; Joshua Langowells (Caroline) of Somerville, Mass.; and three great-grandchildren, Danny, Maya, and Addy. The family is grateful to Good Shepherd Community Care hospice for their care and support.

Funeral Service on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:00 at Temple Beth Elohim 10 Bethel Rd. Wellesley, MA.

Shiva will be at his late residence on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boston Chamber Music Society or Good Shepherd Community Care.

ENDLAR, Stephen P.

A devoted family man, Stephen died peacefully on January 25, 2024. He was 88 years old.

Stephen was born March 17, 1935 in Brookline, MA to Lester and Josephine Endlar. He and his brother, Richard, grew up in Brookline in a happy, active household.  He made life-long friendships at Shady Hill School, Milton Academy and Harvard University. After graduation in 1956, Steve married the love of his life, Alberta (Cohen) Endlar in 1957.  He had a 50 year career in wealth management at GH Walker, Abraham & Sons, Lehman Brothers, Smith Barney, and Moors and Cabot.  During his younger years, he could be found playing squash after work at the Harvard Club.

Steve was happiest gathering the people he loved around his favorite pastimes, for a meal or for a holiday.  He had a great love of the outdoors and traveled the world to ski and golf with family and friends.  In retirement, during the summer, he could be found playing golf or meeting grandchildren at Belmont Country Club.  In the winter, he spent many years hosting the whole family at his home in Sugarbush, VT where all four grandchildren learned to ski – a gift they will have forever.

As a parent and grandparent, he spent many years as an avid family supporter at a myriad of rinks, fields, courts and courses.  As a parent at the Skating Club of Boston, he was always at the rink and was known for hosting great parties after ICE CHIPS for his daughters. When his grandchildren arrived and played competitive sports, he and Alberta never missed a soccer, lacrosse, squash, baseball or hockey game – rain or shine.

In addition to his beloved wife, Alberta, Steve is survived by his brother, Richard Endlar; daughters, Leslie (Richard) Zetlin and Laurie (Michael) Lee; four grandchildren, Derek (Renee) Zetlin, Samantha (Joe) Fruci, Jessica Lee, and Jeffrey Lee; and 3 great grandchildren, Palmer & Sloane Zetlin and Zachary Fruci.  He will be missed by everyone.

Funeral services will be private.  Shiva will be observed at Belmont Country Club on Sunday January 28th from 1:30-4:30pm.  Minyan will be at 3:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation by check to the Belmont Fireman’s Relief Association PO BOX 79222, Belmont, MA 02478.

Deborah Barrett April 28, 1947 – January 24, 2024
Deborah Barret, 76, of Brighton MA passed away peacefully at the Care Dimensions
Hospice House on January 24, 2024, of cancer. Her son Randy was by her side.
Deborah is survived by her two sons, Randy Barrett and Jayme Fishman and his wife
Gretchen and three grandchildren, Lily, Shayna, and Evan.
Deborah had many roles and interests throughout her lifetime, first as a business owner
and craftsman, later as a college English professor and mentor, and as a hobbyist
photographer, soap maker and gardener, and wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a
great love of swimming, biking, reading, playing Mah Jong, and- in earlier days- dancing
the Lindy.
She earned a master’s degree in teaching from Simmons College, and then a second
master’s in teaching English as a Second Language when she discovered her passion
for working with international and immigrant students. In her 20-year career at Bunker
Hill Community College she supported, encouraged, inspired, and mentored dozens of
students. She felt that this was the biggest accomplishment of her working life.
In recent years she developed an interest in Buddhism and meditation, which provided
her with a support system during her illness.
The funeral will be held on Friday, January 26 at 10:30 at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, donations in Deborah’s memory may be sent to Organization for Autism
Research (OAR) https://researchautism.org/.

Deborah Slocum died of Parkinson’s Disease on Sunday, January 21, 2024

She was the daughter of Edwin and Sophie Salsburg, born in 1942 in Shillington, Pennsylvania, the sister of William, Paul, Jean and Ricki, wife of Joel Slocum, mother of Susannah and Genevieve, stepmother of Rachel Bibbs, and grandmother of Sadie and Voltaire. She graduated from Governor Mifflin High School in Shillington, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English from the State University of Pennsylvania, a Master’s degree in Political Science from Temple University, trained as and worked briefly as a paralegal, and obtained the qualification of Physical Therapist from Columbia University and worked as such at an Alzheimer’s center in Wellesley. She was a member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. A significant personal accomplishment was obtaining a private flying license. Among her interests were cooking, reading (especially novels), traveling, meeting new people, listening to music, viewing art, being physically active, and inventing improbable devices. In lieu of flowers, donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Helen (Honey) Simon Swartz passed away on January 22, 2024 at the age of 97. She was the daughter of the late Rose and Isaac Simon and devoted wife of the late Henry D. Swartz. Cherished sister of the late Frieda Freedman. Beloved mother of Marcia and Len Ross, Jeffrey Swartz and Sherrill Berk. Proud Gram of Allison and Lance George, Stacey and Alex Washkowitz, Rachel and Shawn Robinson, Haley Swartz and Joshua Sherman, and “Hon” to 6 great grandchildren: Tyler, Peyton, Ella, Jack, Isaac and Ethan. Aunt to many nieces and nephews who meant so much to her and a role model to many who she treated as her own. Honey also had many friends with whom she shared incredible memories and experiences.

The first of her family to attend college, she earned a bachelor’s degree which was a tremendous source of pride and accomplishment for her. She worked at Boston College for over 30 years, first in the art department and then as an assistant to the director of McMullen Museum.  Known as the “Jewish mother in residence,” Honey was respected and loved by students and staff alike. A life member of Hadassah, she was also active in the sisterhood of Kehillath Israel and veteran affairs organizations. She had a very strong interest in current affairs and was an avid reader until her sight became compromised in recent years. Remarkably, she began modeling in her 40’s and was in high demand thanks to her beauty, photogenic smile, and slick bun. Scarves, huge glasses, leopard prints and lots of jewelry were trademarks of her fashion style. Honey was fiercely independent and maintained a wild sense of humor throughout her life.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Temple Israel of Natick. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to NWH Charitable Foundation, The Henry D. Swartz fund for Oncology Services, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462 or charity of your choice.

Carole R. Cotton

Of Waltham, January 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard “Dickie” Cotton, WFD Ret. Loving mother of Heidi Pfeifer of Reading and Joel Cotton and his wife Lauren Anderson of Marshfield. Devoted grandmother of Rina Pfeifer of Reading. Sister of Gerald “Jerry” Escott of Salem. Carole is also survived by her sister-in-law Marjorie Cotton Supple of Hingham and loving nieces and nephews. Graveside Service on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 11:00 am in Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St. Waltham, MA. Carole was a cashier for over 30 years at the Star Market on Lexington St. Waltham. Remembrances in memory of Carole may be made to MSPCA.org.

Zvi Galani of Bedford, Massachusetts was born in Warsaw, Poland on October 21, 1936 and passed away on January 13, 2024. He leaves his wife Bobby of 56 years, his daughters Elizabeth Zimmerman of Bedford, New York and Judy Anderson of Austin, Texas, his son-in-law David Zimmerman and grandchildren Julia, Drew and Charlie Zimmerman, and Griffin, Owen and Jonah Plasse as well as his sister Aviva Galani of Haifa, Israel.

Not long after Poland was invaded by Germany during WWII, Zvi and his parents escaped to Russia and ended up in Siberia where they spent four years in very difficult conditions. In 1944, they were allowed to leave Siberia and reached Ukraine where Zvi attended Russian school. They remained in Ukraine until the end of the war.

After the war, they traveled to Czechoslovakia, Poland, and Austria where they spent several months in a refugee camp run by American troops. In 1946, they and other refugees crossed the Alps on foot to Verona, Italy. During the four-year stay in Italy, Zvi attended Italian schools and began learning piano, which became a lifelong passion.

In spring of 1949, they immigrated to Israel where Zvi attended the Technical High School of the Technion in Haifa. He then served his military service as part of the Israeli Air Force. After his discharge in 1958, Zvi joined his parents in Tehran, Iran and worked as a radio and television technician.

In September 1959, he traveled to the United States to study at The Milwaukee School of Engineering, graduating first in his class with a BS in Electrical Engineering. In 1963, he began employment with General Electric in Lynchburg, Virginia as a Design Engineer. In 1966, he accepted a position with Metcom in Salem, Massachusetts. Following that, he began graduate studies at Cornell University where he received both an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering.

In 1967, he met and married his wife, Bobby. After being highly sought out for his expertise, he accepted a position at Raytheon in 1972 as a Senior Engineer in their Missile Systems Division. He was promoted to Section Manager in 1976, and then to Consulting Engineer in 1985, the highest level attainable at that time.

At Raytheon, he was involved in the solution of design and production problems on many programs. His name is on many publications, presentations, and inventions. He was a Life Fellow of his professional society IEEE.

After retiring, he spent eight years doing consulting work. In his retirement, he continued his love of learning taking classes in music, science, and history. He enjoyed hobbies such as reading, listening to music, playing piano, and visiting with his daughters and six grandchildren.

Funeral Service on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Temple Emunah 9 Piper Rd. Lexington, MA at 1:00 pm. Followed by burial at Kovner Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury.

Howard “Howie” Schlang of Plymouth MA passed away on January 11, 2024 after a brief illness.  Howie, beloved son of the late David and Betty Schlang, was born in Boston, grew up in Mattapan, MA and was a long-time resident of Randolph, MA.

Howie was a beloved husband of Ruthann for 51 years and a loving father to his daughter Dana and her husband Donal; his son Michael and his wife Melanie.  He was also a fun-loving Zadie (grandfather) to his four grandchildren Caleigh, Jacob, Adam, and Dylan.  Howie was a cherished brother to the late Burt Cooperstein and the late Judith Rothenberg.  Howie was also a proud uncle to Karen and her husband Steve; Amy and her husband Larry.

Howie was dedicated to his place of employment, the United States Postal Service in Brockton, MA, for 30 years and he took pride in assuming a leadership role in the American Postal Workers Union.

Howie loved to be in Cape Cod soaking up the sun and the saltwater especially with his family.  Howie was also an avid sports fan and he was an accurate free-throw shooter in his own right.  Howie will be remembered for many things but he will always be remembered as the ultimate family man.

Towvim, Harvey, 88, of Natick, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024. Loving husband of Naomi. Father of Adam, Daniel, and Joshua. Brother of Judy Towvim Murad. Grandfather of Ava, Benjamin, Jacob, and Rebecca. Father-in-law to Geri and Laura. Son of the late Theodore and Miriam. Funeral Service on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 12pm at Temple Shalom of Newton. Burial to follow at 1:30pm at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.

BLANK, Marcy (Ackerman). Beloved wife of the late Martin T.  Daughter of the late Daniel and Gertrude (Feldman) Ackerman. Sister to the late Lillian LeVine, Sophie Norris, Pearl Greenblatt, Miriam Kirstein, Shirley Roseman. Born in Somerville, MA. Graduate of Cambridge Latin HS and Burdett College. Longtime resident of Natick and Framingham. Late of Wayland and Peabody. Loving mother of Cheryl, Dale (Tom), Elyse and David (Craig). Devoted grandmother of Lindsay (Frank), Michael and Mackenzie. Also survived by dear nieces and nephews. Burial in Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery January 21 at 11am. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Remembrances to Brooksby Village Resident Care Fund or the charity of your choice.

Edward Isaakovich Donin passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 90 at Royal Health Braintree.

Edward was a son of the late Isaak and Sarra (Lekach) Donin from Belarus. He was born in Minsk in 1933, and grew up in Moscow. From a young age he loved fixing things by taking them apart to learn how they work. He graduated from the Bauman Moscow State Technical University and went on to work as an aeronautical engineer at the Yakovlev Design Bureau. Later, he designed hydraulic pumps at the Science Research Institute for Hydraulic Machinery until immigrating to the USA in 1992.

Edward had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed telling stories of his remarkable lifetime adventures and encounters. He had built many lasting relationships throughout his life, and these lifelong friendships are some of his biggest accomplishments. He was a role model for his daughter, a beloved cousin and uncle, and a loyal friend.

Edward was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Vera (Perlin) Donin, and a brother, Alexandr Donin. He is survived by his daughter Irina and her husband Truong, his grandchildren Simon and Eva, and extended family.

Graveside service will be held at B’Nai Brith Cemetery at 55 St. Johns Rd., Worcester, MA  at 1:30 pm on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

In Loving Memory of Liela Steltzer

A link to view the livestream funeral service can be found here.

Alan Ehrlich, age 83 of Framingham, MA passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the devoted husband of Susan (Silk) Ehrlich with whom he shared 61 wonderful years of marriage.  Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Elia and Bertha Ehrlich.  In addition to his beloved wife, are his daughter, Elise Ehrlich and husband Michael Sams of New Orleans, LA and son, Evan Ehrlich and his wife Theresa of Hopedale and granddaughter Jaci, the love of his life; brother, Burton Ehrlich and wife Marian and sister, the late Eileen (Ehrlich) and Bernard Ford and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.  After earning a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University, he spent over 39 years at Raytheon Company.  After his retirement, he volunteered for 15 years as an AARP tax consultant.  He spent the past 6 years dedicated to the Board of his condo association at Harbour Towne in Sarasota, FL.  Services will be held at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA on Friday, January 12, 2024, at 10 am. Interment to follow at Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery, Edgemere Rd., West Roxbury, MA. Memorial observance will begin Saturday, January 13, from 5-8 pm, and Sunday, 1-3 pm at the Ehrlich home. Donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, or the charity of your choice.