Archive: April, 2022

Sam Silverman, 96, of Lexington, MA, died peacefully at home on April 23, 2022. A retired physicist and lawyer, his lifelong curiosity led him to study and publish in multiple fields. His primary focus was upper atmospheric physics and the aurora borealis, and he also published hundreds of articles and book reviews about a wide range of topics in the social sciences, biblical studies, psychology, and music. One of his proudest moments was securing the release of an innocent incarcerated man. He was an elected member of Lexington Town Meeting for over 40 years. He is survived by his partner, Rachel Rosenblum, his five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Silverman, and his first wife, Jacqueline Alon.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, April 26, 2022  at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA.  Burial to follow at Beit Olam East, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA. Memorial donations may be made to: Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, or the Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, MA.

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Adler-Golden, age 69, died from glioblastoma on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Steve was born on April 6, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York to Syliva Bloom Adler and Alexander Adler.  In 1980, he married his childhood friend, Rachel Golden. After completing post doctoral work at M.I.T., Steve worked as a research scientist for Spectral Sciences, Inc. in Burlington, MA for 40 years. Steve’s lifelong passion for creating art culminated in a show this past January and February of prints, paintings and mixed media at Gorse Mill Studio, in Needham. Steve is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rachel, his children Lisa (Gaelin Bryant) and Daniel (Diana Oliphant). Funeral services will take place  on Monday April 25 at 10:30 AM at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA.   Memorial donations may be made in Steve’s name to the Union of Concerned Scientists, 2 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.

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Gail Stern (née Gruzin), 83, passed away on April 17, 2022. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gideon, to whom she was married for 56 years. She was the cherished mother of Alan E. Stern and Lisa Stern (Zachary Gillman). Originally from Worcester, she was the daughter of Herman and Bessie Gruzin and the sister of Sharyn Gruzin and the late Judith Shulman.  Gail is leaving a legacy of kindness. Her love was unconditional, and her gratitude and appreciation were widespread. She was inclusive before it was trendy. “We are all G-d’s children and deserve respect”, she would say. She believed in body positivity well before there was Oprah, Adele or Lizzo. She always greeted you with a warm smile, a kind word, and a compliment. She was everyone’s soft place to land. She taught us all to never give up, to persevere, and always be positive. She was everyone’s cheerleader, including her own, especially when a rare neurodegenerative disease took its toll late in life.  She was the model of dignity – Hair done. Lipstick on. A shpritz of perfume. March on. She showed us what it meant to love eternally.  She is now reunited with her eternal love, Gideon.   Donations can be made in her memory to the Newton Community Development Foundation, ncdfinc.org.

Levine, Priscilla, of Newton, MA passed away at home April 16, 2022 at the age of 104. Beloved wife of the late George Levine, decorated WWII veteran. Devoted mother of Robin Levine of Newton, and Philip Levine and his wife Linda of Randolph. Adored grandmother of Rachel Levine and her husband Nelson. A loving aunt. Private graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park. Due to Covid concerns, a memorial celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Priscilla’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Joyce Meyers Seigel, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Friday, April 15.  A Boynton Beach resident since 2006, she grew up in New York City and lived for a long time in Washington, D.C. and Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Joyce was always involved in national and local politics.  In the 1970’s and ‘80’s she worked in the treasurer’s office at the Democratic National Committee and was an experienced fundraiser and supporter of candidates for the U.S. Senate, House and local offices in Washington.   She also worked in the Washington, D.C. office of the deputy mayor for business development.

She was also a member and supporter of various charitable boards in Washington, loved art and the theatre and painted when able.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Charles Meyers and brother Eugene Meyers.  She was the beloved mother of Charles Meyers Seigel, Lee and Alison Seigel and Suzanne and Jeffrey Barrow, cherished grandmother of Meredith Barrow, Andrew Seigel, Alexandra Barrow, Scott Seigel and Matthew Barrow.  After her family her greatest love was the many dogs she had in her lifetime, and is survived by her loving companion Rosie.

Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the disaster relief fund or pet care assistance fund at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (mspca.org).

Mark Edward of Berenson North Eastham, passed on April 10, 2022. Son of the late Max Berenson and Doris (Braverman) Berenson. Beloved husband of Susan Jane (Sweeney) Berenson. Devoted father of Michelle Pflaum, Julene McCook and Michael Berenson.  Admired stepfather of Karen Keats.  Proud grandfather of Max Berenson, Jennifer McCook, Micah Pflaum, Heather Keats, Matthew Keats, and Jordan Keats.  Loving brother of Peter Berenson and Jon Berenson.

 Mark’s love and talent for photography created many beautiful memories for his family and friends.

Services and shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be made to charities of your choice.

Dr. Martin Wagner- Age  98, Of Belmont, MA, on  Thursday, April 14, 2022. For 54 years he was the beloved husband of the late Sally (Sevran) Wagner. Devoted mother of Andrea Wagner & her husband Edward Wiest. Loving grandmother of Alice, Henry and May. Dr. Wagner  was born in Berlin, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1939.  Graduate of The University of Oklahoma and Tufts Dental School. He practiced in Cambridge for many years. He was a lover of Classical music and Opera. He was a longtime member of Beth El Temple in Belmont. Private graveside service on April 15. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aid for Cancer Research, PO box 376 ,Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Margaret Warshaw Brill of Newton Highlands died April 13, 2022, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a stroke. She was with her family when she passed. She was born May 4, 1947, at Lawrence General Hospital to Thayer and Bernice (Kepner) Warshaw and grew up in Andover, MA. She leaves behind her grieving family: husband Nick; children Rachel (Jacob Pemberton), Jacob (Emma Huntington), and Charlotte; grandchildren Josephine Pemberton, Samuel Pemberton, James Pemberton, and Lucas Brill; sisters Elinor Davidson and Shirley Roshannah and their families; and cousins Beth Schuyler and Judy Weiner.

Margaret graduated from Abbott Academy, Radcliffe College of Harvard University, and the Boston University School of Law. Margaret began her career as an attorney representing tenants and other low income clients with Greater Boston Legal Services. She later became the head of the real estate practice group at Testa, Hurwitz and Thibeault. For the last part of her career, she was a member of MIT’s Office of General Counsel working on real estate and transactional matters. She was active in civic programs at Temple Shalom in Newton including, most recently, the synagogue’s resettlement program for Afghan refugees.  Margaret also sang in the Temple’s volunteer choir.

A lifelong lover of the music, arts, and theatre, Margaret enjoyed the Handel & Haydn Society, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Glimmerglass Festival. Margaret was learning to play the guitar and enjoyed playing for her grandchildren when they visited from California. An avid reader, she was the cofounder of a women’s book group now in its 30th year.

Margaret had a gift for bringing people together and for cherishing her many friendships, old and new. Margaret loved the family house in Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, ME, and enjoyed sharing it with family and friends. She took special pleasure in long walks on the beach with her loved ones and dogs, and she and Nick called Goose Rocks “our happy place”.

Above all else, Margaret loved her family. She was the family captain, raising three wonderful children who are devoted to one another and their extended family. Her sly sense of humor, wonderful laugh, wise counsel, and love will be missed by family and friends. Her spirit of caring made the world a better place.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday April 19th at 11:00 AM, at Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street, West Newton, MA), followed by burial in Newton Cemetery. Following burial there will be a reception at Temple Shalom to celebrate Margaret’s life.

Donations: Temple Shalom Afghan Resettlement Program, 175 Temple Street, West Newton MA.

Bella Kolker of Boston, on April, 13, 2022. Services will be held at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 39 Fairview Avenue, Natick, MA on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:00am.

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Miriam Pearl (Greene) Bernstein, age 91, of Villanova, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. “Mimi”, better known by her grandchildren as “Ma”, was the beloved wife of the late Morton G. Bernstein and devoted mother of Moshe Yehuda (Batsheva), Don (Renee), Peretz, Ted (Lorri) and Julie. She was adored by her seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mimi grew up as the youngest child of the late Benjamin and Sarah Greene in Waltham, MA, alongside her 6 siblings of blessed memory. She had a dynamic personality, zest for life and a generous spirit. A philanthropist, she was an avid lover of animals and music. She was a dedicated homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The care and maintenance of family was central to her life. Services will be held graveside at the Quincy Hebrew Cemetery at Baker Street Jewish Cemetery on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Shiva will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 6-9pm at Mimi’s home at 532 Craig Lane, Villanova, PA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Philadelphia Zoo, Birthright Israel and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

Evelyn (Abrams) Davidson of Boston, and formerly of Brookline, Laconia, NH and Randolph, died on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the age of 93, surrounded by her family and the wonderful staff at Care Dimensions, Lincoln. The cause of her death resulted from complications after falls at Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale.

Evelyn “Evie” was born in Boston in 1929 to the late Jenny (Sherman) Abrams and Samuel “Ford” Abrams. She also survived her beloved late husband, Bernard “Bernie” Davidson who died in 1996. Evelyn spent a happy childhood in the old West End, and always talked about this wonderful neighborhood that shaped her.

In her teen years, she moved with her family to Dorchester, and graduated from the Dorchester High School for Girls, meeting her husband while she was sitting on a milk cart in front of the G & G Deli on her graduation day.

She worked at the Boston State House, as a secretary for the Corporations and Taxation Department for several years until she raised her children. Bernie would meet her at her office at 5 p.m. every day, to make sure that no one else dared to escort Evie home safely except for him.

After living in Malden, the Davidsons moved to Randolph where they raised their three children and several beautiful dogs. In their later years, Evie and Bernie travelled to Europe, Israel, Hawaii, Aruba and across the country. At their second home in Laconia, NH, Evie spent many years there following her husband’s death. She was appointed as a board member of the Laconia Women’s Club, and belonged to Temple B’nai Israel, where she played many games of Mahjong and used her amazing culinary skills to bake and cook for their annual food festival, which raised money for local charities in the Weirs Beach community. She also cherished her time with her New Hampshire cousins and friends, and especially with her late Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Phil Speigel.

In addition to her husband and parents, Evelyn was pre-deceased by her brother, Richard Abrams and sister-in-law Judith (Cooperman) Abrams, her mother-in-law, Vera Davidson, father-in-law Philip Davidson, and her brothers-in-laws George Davidson and Jack Davidson. She leaves her son, Jay Davidson and daughter-in-law Brenda (Barruw) Davidson of Randolph, her daughter, Susie Davidson of Brookline and her longtime partner, David Byman, and daughter Lisa (Davidson) Plosker and son-in-law Robert Plosker of Waltham, her grandsons, Dr. Aaron Plosker and his wife Alyssa, Bennett Plosker, and Jeffrey Davidson, and two great grandchildren, Maya and Caleb. Evelyn also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held in Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to the West End Museum at westendmuseum.org or mail a check to the WEM at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7, Boston, MA 02114.

Michael M Davis of Newton, MA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10,2022 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.  Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1939 to Manuel and Zelda (Krugman) Davis.  He grew up with his brother, Roger Davis, and his first cousins Marilyn and Jeff Krugman. The family later moved out to Long Island where he graduated from Minneola High School.  He then earned a B.A. and an Sc.B. from Brown University before earning his LL.B. from Yale Law School and his LL.M. from Boston University, where he later taught courses in tax law.

Michael practiced as a Tax Attorney for Sullivan & Worcester in Boston for over 55 years and was still working full-time at the time of his passing.  He was routinely honored as one of the top Tax Attorneys in the country, achieving recognition from many organizations including Boston Magazine, Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Super Lawyers (among many others).  He advised countless closely-held businesses, real estate owners, and holders of substantial liquid assets for whom he was a valued and trusted advisor.

At age 13, Michael met 12-year-old Beth Gordon at Camp Berkshire in Connecticut. Ten years later, they were married. Over the course of their 58-year marriage, they had two children, Daniel R. Davis and Jonathan G. Davis and four grandchildren, Zoë, Marc, Josh, and Emma.  Michael was a devoted father and grandfather who remained active in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, attending sporting events, reading with them, taking bicycle rides, going to museums, and enjoying wonderful family dinners.

Michael was an avid cyclist, taking regular bicycling trips all over the world.  As a younger man, he was an excellent golfer, played tennis and squash, and enjoyed running, often participating in 5K races for Sullivan & Worcester.  He was extremely charitable and, as a passionate advocate for the State of Israel, served on the Executive Board of the American Jewish Committee. He was also an avid supporter of the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA, followed by a graveside burial at Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the American Jewish Committee (www.ajc.org) or The Multiple Sclerosis Society (www.mss.org).

Edith M. Kaplan-Of Lexington, passed away on April 7, 2022. Born in Malden to the late Rabbi Max Klatzkin and Anna (Weitzman) Klatzkin. A longtime member of Temple Emunah, Lexington. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald F. Kaplan and her son, Mark. She was the sister of the late Abraham Klatzkin. Private Graveside was held at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Hadassah,  1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Henry Newman, 96, of Dedham, MA, died April 5, 2022. He was born August 13, 1925 to Abraham and Bessie Newman in Boston, MA. He was raised in Revere, MA. Upon graduation from high school, he volunteered to serve in the army and fought in the Pacific during World War II. A beneficiary of the GI Bill, Henry received his BA in psychology from Boston University and his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

He married the late Muriel (Glaser) Newman, and raised two children in Revere and Swampscott: Madelyn (Newman) Morris and the late Dr. Melissa (Newman) Robichaud. Henry worked in various capacities as a Certified Public Accountant, such as preparing taxes and serving as an internal controller. The highlight of his career was his work as the Chief Financial Officer of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. In recognition of his work at the Spaulding, Henry was named an incorporator of Partners Health Care, now Mass General Brigham.

After retirement, he moved to Florida with his second wife Barbara (Kramer) Newman, initially to the Indian Springs Community in Boynton Beach and then to the Frenchmen’s Creek Country Club Community in Palm Beach Gardens. Henry enjoyed playing golf, tennis and bridge, studying the stock market, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world by car, cruise ship, commercial airlines and private jet.  The last stop on his journey was Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA where he made many wonderful friends

Henry is survived by his devoted daughter Madelyn Morris of Newton MA; his loving granddaughters: Rachel Robichaud of Pawtucket, RI, Merrill Robichaud of Charlestown, MA, and Sabrina Robichaud of Boston, MA; his dear grandsons: Martin Morris of Rockville, MD and Adam Morris of Sharon, MA; his great-grandchildren: Jared and Samuel Morris of Rockville MD, Zoe and Jillian Morris of Sharon MA; his niece Sherri (Baker) Botticelli of Boynton Beach, FL; his step children: Melinda Kramer, of Chicago, Ill and Samuel Kramer of Quincy MA; and Melinda’s children: Alex Ernst of Chelsea MA and Eden Ernst, of Boulder Colo. He was preceded in death by his first wife Muriel (Glaser) Newman, his parents: Abraham and Bessie Newman, his sister Sylvia (Newman) Baker, his daughter Dr. Melissa (Newman) Robichaud, his niece Dale (Baker) DiCarlo, and his second wife Barbara (Kramer) Newman.

The family will have a private graveside service on Friday, April 8, 2022. Visiting hours will be held at the home of Madelyn Morris on Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Schulkind, Pearl, of Peabody, MA, formerly of Natick, MA, Brooklyn, NY, and Queens, NY, passed away April 2, 2022 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Schulkind for 60 years. Devoted mother of Judy Photenas, Richard Schulkind, and his wife Sharon. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Schulkind and her husband, Paul Gaggl, Matthew Schulkind and his wife, Hayley, Jennifer Photenas and her husband Damion Poitier, and Andrew Photenas, and his wife,  Ana. Proud great-grandmother of Maya Gaggl, Blake Schulkind, Joan Schulkind, Alena Poitier, D’artagnan Poitier, Eva Photenas, and Andros Photenas. Funeral services private.

Dangel, Barbara (Hochman), formerly of Needham and Dover passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022. Beloved wife of Steven Dangel. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Dangel, Lori Wickham and Rob Dangel.  Proud grandmother of Julia, Zach, Jordi, Dylan, Sarah, Annie, and Kyle. Funeral service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 2 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Rob Dangel and on Wednesday 5-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the American Stroke Association, www.stroke.org or the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

Schaffer, George of Maynard, MA formerly of Acton, MA passed away April 2, 2022. Beloved husband of Carolee (McNeil) Adams. Loving father of Lynne Adams, and Hannah Cross and her husband Keith. Proud grandfather of Nigel and Harper Cross, Camryn Adams, and the late Stratton Adams. Uncle of Howard Schaffer. George leaves beloved cousins Steve and Warren Austerer, and Ellen, Bruce, and Rachel Leicher, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Beverly and Forrest Nelson, and their children Christine and Greg. George was born in 1928  in Vienna, Austria to Otto and Hedwig (Gruenfeld) Schaffer. He had an older brother, Arthur. The family lived quite peacefully there until Hitler and his troops invaded Vienna and took over Austria in 1938. George and Arthur were sent on the kindertransport for protection in England, where they lived for a year. Eventually, both parents were able to join the boys and  traveled to the United States. George attended Brooklyn Technical High School and then New York City College in preparation for his career as an electrical engineer. The second part of his work life was spent as a writer and editor for McGraw-Hill magazine American Machinist. His passions included choral singing,  travel exploring nature, and his reclamation of Jewish Heritage through the Congressional Beth Elohim in Acton MA. George adored his family and always supported every member with his whole open heart. He married Carolee in 1993 and became a loving father to Lynn and Hannah. He was a dedicated grandfather to Stratton of blessed memory, Camryn,  Nigel and Harper. Funeral services at Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton, MA on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, MA 01720.

Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg

Leader in the Recycling Industry

Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg of Boston passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence on Friday, April 1, 2022, after a brief illness. He was 92 years old.

Born in Boston, he was a devoted son to the late Bernard and Sadie Ginsberg. Jerry was the President of B. Ginsberg and Co., a scrap metal and paper recycling company in Boston, founded by his father Bernard. He was an early leader in the recycling business and his famous phrase was “Recycling makes dollars and sense.”

Jerry lit up every room he entered, whether it was a business meeting or numerous clubs he belonged to and the restaurants he frequented. Jerry loved to travel and spend time with his many friends.  Always willing to lend a hand to countless organizations and people who needed help and guidance, Jerry never said no.

He was a 60-year member of Temple Emeth of Chestnut Hill, President of The Sheptatovker Cemetery Association, Consolidated Lodge of Masons, and The Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston.

Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia (Meyers) Ginsberg and the best father to Candy Ginsberg and his cherished granddaughter Brittany Dunkless. He was also the devoted brother of the late Evelyn Ginsberg.

Services will be held at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Shepatovker Cemetery, Baker St. West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Evelyn R. Stavis (Frank) of Newton. Beloved mother of Linda Rich and her husband Ernest and Leonard Stavis and his wife Kathy. Devoted sister of Lester Frank and his wife Cynthia and the late Samuel Frank, Abraham Frank and Pearl Revis. Dear aunt and great aunt of many caring nephews and nieces. Funeral Services will be private.

Morris Samuel Shubow of Quincy and Needham, MA passed away with family by his side on March 22, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born in White Plains, NY to the late Rabbi Leo Shubow and Pauline (Kniznik) Shubow. Morris earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a JD from Boston College Law School. He practiced family law for all of his professional career. Morris is survived by his beloved partner Nancy Teel, loving children Kimberly Burd (Jeffrey), Amanda Gold (Brad), David Shubow, and Michael Shubow, as well as his adoring grandchildren Sarah Burd, and Samantha and Jack Gold. He is also survived by his cherished sister Dorothy Nelson (Jim), brother Charles Shubow (Lisa) as well as many nieces and nephews. Services are private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc.

Ava S. Bubly aged 60 of Sharon, MA passed away on March 22 after a ten-year battle with breast cancer. She leaves her mother Gloria Bubly and sister Berylee Bubly of Sharon, a brother Gary Bubly, MD and his wife Karen Smigel, MD of Somerset, MA, and niece Alison Bubly and her husband Adam Feinstein of Jamaica Plain, niece Rachel Bubly, MD and her fiancé Daniel Pfeffer of Long Island City, NY, as well numerous aunts and cousins. She is pre-deceased by her father Daniel Bubly of Sharon.

Ava graduated from the Sharon Alternative High School in 1979 and then Brown University where she majored in theater arts. She then attended UCLA film school where she studied computer graphics and computer animation. She worked in Los Angeles, then moved to a job in New York city for two years before returning to work at Metrolight in Los Angeles.  Her work drew her to live and work in Taiwan before returning to the east coast. Her computer graphics work appeared in several movies, commercials, and notably the 1992 flying Olympics logo graphics.

Ava loved nature and wildlife, from the domestic baby ducks and chickens she raised, to the wild turkeys, ducks and geese that were abundant at her family’s yard.

Ava’s battle with breast cancer was truly remarkable. That she hung on for a decade was truly a story of epic survival and wonderful medical care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to breast cancer research would be appreciated:  Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Services will be private.

ARVEDON, Stuart M., of Framingham, passed away peacefully March 22, 2022 at the age of 93 surrounded by his family.  Son of the late Arthur and Mildred Arvedon. Husband of Ann G. (POSNER) Arvedon, father of Julie Knowlton (Scott) and Andrew Arvedon (Robyn). Grandfather of Aedan and Neve Knowlton and Jack Arvedon.

 A United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War, Stuart graduated from Syracuse University and was the owner of Framingham Electric Supply Company.  He later enjoyed a lifelong career as a residential and commercial lighting designer and consultant.  A proud member of the Rotary Club of Framingham for over 50 years, Stuart was a former President of the organization and later worked with the Rotary’s Education Fund to provide scholarships to high school seniors.  Stuart loved boating with his family and was the former owner and skipper of the 46 foot sailboat The Argo Navis.  Stuart had many interests, but most of all he loved making hot fudge sauce and Caesar salad, reading about Amelia Earhart and the Titanic, clean windows and sinks, and dogs- especially granddogs Rusty, Bode, Moseley and Brewster.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 11 am at the Framingham/Natick Jewish Cemetery, Fairview Ave and Windsor Ave., Natick, MA. Shiva will be held at the Arvedon residence on Sunday from 12:30 pm to 6 pm following interment. Donations in Stuart’s memory may be made to the Rotary Club of Framingham, P.O. Box 2173, Framingham, MA 01703. www.FraminghamRotary.org.

Gorin, Lawrence “Larry”, of Chestnut Hill, MA, passed away with family by his side on March 19, 2022. Loving son of the late Joseph and Miriam (Naigles) Gorin. Dear brother Robert Gorin and his wife Nancy, and James Gorin and his wife Judith. Cherished uncle of John Gorin, Suzanne Gorin-Rudin and her husband Howard, and Micah Gorin. Larry is survived by great nephew James Rudin. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11 am. Shiva info to be announced at the funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 100 Centre St., Brookline, MA 02446, or Birthrite Israel, 111 8^th Ave.,  New York, NY 10011.

Landy, Joanne R. of Falmouth, formerly of Manlius, NY and Needham, MA, passed away on March 16, 2022. She was born on May 19, 1960. Joanne met her cherished husband of over 38 years, David Steinberg, at the age of 12 when David asked her to dance at an overnight camp social. Joanne and David met for the second time when they matriculated as freshmen at the University of Rochester, and the two have been in love and inseparable ever since. She was the devoted mother of two sets of twins and their spouses and partners: Matthew Steinberg and Alyssa Steinberg of Sharon; Michael Steinberg and Jake Pitochelli of Sharon; Danielle Kalette and Zachary Kalette of Roslindale; and Nicole Steinberg and Troy Sorrento of Boston. She was a proud and doting grandmother (or, as Joanne preferred to be called, “zsa zsa”) of Matthew and Alyssa’s daughter, Brooke. She was a dear sister to Fred and Fran Landy of West Hartford, CT, and Alex Landy and Alice Radin of North Caldwell, NJ. She is survived by her mother, Estelle Landy of Dedham. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, whom she adored: Cara and Robert Leichter; Brian and Melissa Landy; Cynthia Landy; Alan Landy and Vivienne Decker; Daniel and Alexandra Landy; Joshua Gensler-Steinberg and Marcie Kamerow; Micah Gensler; Annabel Banks; and Benjamin Banks. She was the loving grand-aunt of Teddy, Morgan, Sloane, Reid, Arthur, Annabelle, Piper, Hunter, and Adira.

Joanne was born and raised in Newton, the daughter of Chester and Estelle Landy. She spent many summers as a camper at Camp Pembroke and graduated from Newton South High School in 1978. After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester, she obtained a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. Then, often studying with the toddlers Matthew and Michael in her lap, she completed a Master of Laws in taxation from Boston University. Her charismatic personality and infectious sense of humor won over legions of friends over the years, and she enjoyed many lifelong friendships forged at camp, high school, university, law school, and beyond. She went on to develop a successful legal career in the Boston area, where she practiced for more than 15 years with specialties in divorce litigation and estate planning matters. Later on, she switched paths to pursue her passions for exercise and fitness. After gaining extensive training and experience as a fitness instructor in New York and on Cape Cod, Joanne started her own Pilates studio in Falmouth. Her business garnered a large, diverse, and loyal clientele.

Although she was voted by her high school class as “least likely to have children,” Joanne’s four children were the center of her world. Her love for her children, family, and friends was unconditional, her laughter was loud, she adhered steadfastly to her principles, and her warmth enveloped all who encountered her.

Services and burial will be at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 11: 45 am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in honor of Joanne may be made to Brain Trauma Foundation, or to the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts.

Mark S. Leventhal passed away peacefully and in his daughters’ hands on March 15 from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mark had a great mind and an even greater heart; marrying a sharp intellect with the warmest of personalities. Mark was deeply grateful for the life he had and continually looked for ways to improve the world around him. This combination made Mark the ultimate caregiver; he proactively and patiently sought ways to care for his family and his community.

As an executive at The Beacon Companies, Mark was celebrated for bringing technical expertise to the management of construction projects.  Mark cultivated this knowledge through his own experience and skill and the deep respect for and relationships he had with the carpenters, plumbers, landscapers, engineers, and other professionals tasked with executing Beacon’s ambitious plans.

His proximity to mechanics fueled creative solutions. He routinely foresaw technical problems that might arise in the construction or life of a building and developed innovative approaches to ensure safe, quality construction. This mindset enabled Mark to design new systems that streamlined buildings’ construction and management.

Mark’s technical focus led him to the forefront of energy conservation. In the late 1980s and early 90s, Mark identified a business case to make upfront capital investments to fuel long term reduction in energy use. He introduced efficient light bulbs to and identified water conservation opportunities in commercial real estate.

After the sale of Beacon, Mark saw an opportunity to develop a smaller scale commercial and residential real estate business in Rhode Island. With Stonehenge Partners, he enjoyed being closely involved in every aspect of the work, from the building, to the financing, to the leasing.

Mark loved to combine his engineering and real estate development experience with his community interests, and played significant roles in the building committees for several organizations including Temple Emanuel, Hebrew College, and Brown University Hillel.

Throughout his life, Mark had an extraordinary commitment to his family. He was reliable, loving, and ever present. Those values were seen in the enduring and special relationships he shared with his parents, Muriel and Norman Leventhal, and his in-laws Estelle and Morris Ringer.  Mark delighted in being the father of three daughters – Emily, Sara, and Rebecca – in whom he fostered a love of learning, confidence in their own capabilities, and a commitment to justice. Mark prioritized being a grandfather, reframing his Alzheimer’s diagnosis as an opportunity to spend time daily with his grandchildren. He spent afternoons on extended adventures with his grandsons, helped repair his grandchildren’s schools, and worked to instill in his grandchildren both the knowledge he had cultivated and the values that guided him.

Mark and Donna jointly forged this strong family. Mark and Donna met in high school and grew into adulthood with one another, building a powerful and foundational partnership. Together, they raised their daughters and collaboratively brought their complementary skills and personalities to their family, creative pursuits, and community.

Even as his Alzheimer’s Disease progressed, Mark’s core personality remained strong: he was kind, caring, and always concerned for others. As his world seemingly became limited, Mark found constructive ways to explore his interests, socialize, and contribute to his family and community.

In his final years, as he was throughout his life, Mark was surrounded by the close-knit family he and Donna built, and by ample love and laughter.

Mark is survived by Donna, his wife of nearly 50 years; his children, Emily Leventhal (David Rontal), Sara Fleiss (Peter Fleiss), and Rebecca Leventhal; his grandchildren, Solomon, Morris, Annabel, Noah, Abraham, and Zeke; his siblings, Paula Sidman and Alan Leventhal; and his mother-in-law, Estelle Ringer.

Family and friends will gather to honor and celebrate Mark’s life at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St, Newton at 1 pm on Thursday, March 17th.To view the service on Livestream go to Templeemanuel.com./livestream-links/. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Following the burial, the family will receive visitors at Mark and Donna’s home on Thursday until 8:00 pm and Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

In honor of Mark, gifts may be made to Geriatric Psychiatry Fund, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Attn: Ginny Fuller, 116 Huntington Ave, Boston MA 02116.

Sofya Iosilevich of Chestnut Hill, MA and formerly of Columbus, OH and Ufa, Russia passed away on March 11, 2022, after a long illness.

She is survived by her husband Arkadiy Iosilevich, her daughter Zhenja Iosilevich and husband Ryan Leigland, her grandchildren Aaron, Ruth and Claire Leigland, of Newton, MA and her brother Ilya Gamburg and his wife Irina Gamburg, her nephew Semyon Gamburg and his wife Diana Gamburg, and their children Myron and Vera Gamburg, of Moscow, Russia.

Sofya was born in Ufa, Russia in 1949 and lived there with her mother, husband, and daughter until they immigrated to the United States in the late 1990s.

Sofya grew up spending the summers with her grandparents and extended family in Ukraine, where her parents were from. She always referred to these as the best memories from her childhood. Having graduated from the Ufa Aviation Institute, Sofya had a very successful career as a leading economist at one of the largest jet engine production associations in Russia. She met her future husband Arkadiy in the early 70s and they would be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next year.

She was an avid reader, and an art and opera lover. She liked to travel, especially when she had the chance to do so with her beloved brother and his wife: their family reunions in France, Italy, and Israel were very special to Sofya. She cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and, by their account, made the world’s best chicken soup. Her friends and family knew her as the best in class hostess – she loved to cook and entertain, and firmly believed that there should always be at least five times more food on the table than the guests could possibly consume.

Above all, she loved to grow things with her own hands and gardening was her very special joy. Those who wish to make a meaningful gesture for Sofya and her family should consider planting a tree in her memory with https://thetreesremember.com/

Phyllis Glass, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Weston, MA, on March 9, 2022. Beloved wife of the late George Glass. Devoted mother of Sheryl Glass and Nancy Glass. Dear grandmother and great-grandmother of Andrew, Jordan, Courtney, Lola, Jack, Max, and Sloane. Private Services were held. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Howard Cooper of San Fransisco California on March 9 2022.

Howard was born in Boston on April 4, 1940. He was the beloved son of Herbert and Rose Cooper. Wonderful and much loved brother of Thelma Shuman and her late husband Irving Shuman, the late Lorraine Tobin and her late husband Daniel Tobin, the late David Cooper and his late wife Sandra Cooper.

Howard was the adored uncle of seven nieces and nephews and a spectacular friend to many in California and Boston. Howard was smart, generous, funny and non judgmental . He was cherished as a unique and wonderful person by so many.

Donations in Howard’s memory can be made to The Boston Public Library Fund.

of Brookline, and Falmouth, MA, formerly of Natick, MA, passed away March 9, 2022 after a 19 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Howard grew up in Waterbury, CT, the son of Clarence and Rose (Sigal) Wolk, attended the Taft School, Yale University, and Columbia University Graduate School of Business. He served two years active duty in the US Army as a Lieutenant and retired as a Captain.

In 1962 he married Nancy (Sugarman) Wolk of Fall River, MA, “the best thing I ever did” he often said. Together they were blessed with three daughters, Lisa Larcenaire and her husband Dave, of Newton, MA, Sarah Bechta and her husband Paul, of Northborough, and Falmouth, MA, and Amy Bellville and her husband Dean, of Northborough, MA, and 6 grandchildren, Julia and William Larcenaire, Jamie and Lainey Bechta, and Anna and Sadie Bellville. He leaves a brother and sister in law, Arnold and Lynn Wolk, of Sarasota, FL, a sister in law and brother in law in Gainesville, FL, Bahira Sugarman, and Shaya Isenberg, and a brother in law in Greensboro, NC, Ken Caneva.

In his younger days, Howard was GM of the weekly newspaper “Boston After Dark” which became “The Boston Phoenix”. Later he went on to become president of Valpey Fisher Corp. of Hopkinton, a manufacturer of Electronic Components. In retirement, he pursued his lifelong interest in automobiles and joined Foreign Motors West in Natick where he became their number one Mercedes salesman, and number three in New England. To this day, many of his clients have remained his friends.

Howard served on the board of the Natick Service Council for 20 years, being president of the organization twice during that time. He, along with his wife, was an active member of Temple Beth Elohim, serving on many committees, including the Board Advisory Committee, and founding “TBElle”, the Temple’s very popular and successful adult education program that showcases the talents and interests of fellow congregants.

Howard was proud of his ability to be observant and both analytical and creative. He was an inveterate punster, and storyteller, weaving jokes into the current topic of conversation. He was genuinely interested in others and loved to host them in his homes in Natick, and Falmouth.

Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10 am. Interment to follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA. Memorial observance will be held at Temple Beth Elohim Friday 1-3 pm and  Saturday 5-8 pm at 1501 Beacon St., Brookline.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Adult Education Committee of TBE, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481, or Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459.

Sheldon Young, formerly of Winthrop and Randolph, MA, died suddenly and peacefully at his home in Plainville, MA on March 3, 2022 at the age of 88. He was born on November 25, 1933 in Boston, to Harold and Anne (Franks) Young. He was a loving and devoted husband to the late Judith (Herskowitz)Young for 57 years. His biggest pride and joy were his children Carolyn and Kenneth Platter of Norton, MA and Sharon Salzman of Nashua, NH and his grandchildren Jake Platter and Sydney Salzman. He was predeceased by his brother Elliot Young and survived by his sister, Deborah and her husband William Wise of Andover.

After attending Dean Junior College, Sheldon joined the Army and became a Staff Sergeant where he was famously known as Sergeant Bilko and managed the supply depot during the Korean War. There has never been anyone prouder to stand for the Red, White and Blue.  Once Honorably Discharged he launched an incredible career in architectural drafting working for General Dynamics, Metcalf & Eddy and Stone & Webster,  at the Quincy Shipyard and the Naval Submarine Base in CT. In recognition of his expertise he was chosen to travel to Japan and the Philippines for an International Conference. His eye for detail and efficiency made him a master at his craft.

Sheldon was always so excited to attend his grandchildren’s Soccer, Basketball, Softball games. He would beam with pride watching their accomplishments. If you asked him he would say they were both headed to the pro’s.

Sheldon had a passion for Chess, Dog and Horse Races, Poker, Tennis, Swimming and Cars. I think Bobby Fisher was the only person that had a chance at beating Sheldon in Chess. When it came to picking winners all you had to do was ask “Mr. Pick-3” and you were sure to win, a local favorite at the Raynham Dog Track. He loved getting the boys together for a weekly poker game. Like his father, Sheldon was an avid tennis player in his younger years and was on the Dean Junior Swim Team. Cars were definitely his thing, he educated himself on every detail and made sure his choices had plenty of horsepower.

We all knew that Sheldon loved America, the Armed Services and especially the Veteran Administration and would think it a great idea for all to support our Military and First Responders.  Donations can be made in his honor to the General Post Fund C/O VA Hospital, 940 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301.  Burial services will be private.

SHINDLER, Katie Shindler, born to Isaac and Julia Bornstein in Somerville, MA, lived her long life in Milton, MA and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on March 3, 2022 at the age of almost 105. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis R. Shindler; the devoted mother of Julene Cohen and Merle “Cooki” Shindler; loving grandmother of Jill Cohen, Lauren Hyman, Stephanie Cohen, Brandon Lamb and Kendra Focken. Grandsons-in-law Ken Hyman, Michael Savit, and the late Marc Bradley Jacobs. Mother-in-law to the late Sheldon A Cohen. Great-grandmother to Alexander Jacobs, Louis Simms, Moriah Jacobs, Lyla and Macy Hyman, and Taryn and Davis Lamb. She was predeceased by her seven brothers; Harry, Jack, Murray, Sam, Max, Manny and Nate and her beloved sisters-in law. Private services were held in West Roxbury, MA. Donations in her honor may be made to the charity of your choice.

Roberta Lois Molliver, 79, Friday, February 25, 2022. Daughter of the late Irwin Molliver and Ida (Spiegal) Molliver. Sister of Arthur Molliver (Mary Ann) and Marshall Molliver. Also survived by nephews Michael, Jonathan, Jeffrey and David Molliver.

Roberta was a lifelong resident in Framingham and she taught fourth grade elementary as well as the SAGE gifted children program. Roberta retired from teaching in 2006 but continue teaching Hebrew school for many years. She had a passion for volunteering. She volunteered at Saint Patricks Manor for many many years visiting residence and conducting the Friday night Shabbat services. She was also very active in Jewish family services. Always looking to help other people was her trademark.

Graveside service will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 at 12:45pm at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Donations in Roberta’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice or Jewish family services.

Hearst Marcia B. (Alpert)  of Framingham died very peacefully on Sunday Feb 27 at age 101, four days short of her 102nd birthday. Beloved wife of the late Martin D. Hearst. Beloved mother of Nancy Hearst, Judy Hearst Wei and her late husband Dr. Nathan Wei, Ellen Hearst Gilman and her partner Bill Gittler. Adored grandmother of Matthew and his wife Mandy Gilman, Alex and his wife Julie Gilman and Danny Gilman. Becky Wei Piper and her husband Jack Piper, Jeffrey Wei, Benjamin Wei and his wife Megan Wei, and Emily Wei, and loving great grandmother of Henry and Jacob Gilman, Maya and Caleb Gilman, Evan Wei and Beatrice Piper. Marcia enjoyed much happiness and joy from her entire family. She did not retire until age 100, but still continued to sew and knit. Remembrances may be given to McAuliffe Branch Library, 746 Water St., Framingham 01701.

Krentzel, Charlotte (Shapiro), 97, of Lasell Village in Auburndale, MA, passed away on February 23, 2022. She was born to Emma Shapiro and Alex Shapiro, on 10 September 1924 in Manchester, NH.

She graduated from Manchester Central High in 1941, received an associates degree from Colby Sawyer College in 1943 and graduated the University of Michigan in 1946 with a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Charlotte was a strong and devoted woman giving of herself to her family, the community, and social causes, in New Hampshire and throughout New England.

Growing of age during a time when traditional women’s activities was mostly centered around the home, Charlotte did that and more.  Her activism for social justice and concerns for the rights of the less fortunate caused her to enlist as a volunteer for New Hampshire Legal Assistance in the organization’s formative years in the 1970s. She interviewed clients, engaged in problem solving and served as an advocate in the confident and outspoken style for which she was well known. The staff, in which she was quickly integrated, affectionately referred to Charlotte as “Chuck”.  She worked long hours as a reliable legal assistant, along with her good friend and co-worker volunteer, Maxine Morse.  Later, Charlotte became a volunteer at Eliot Hospital. Charlotte grew up in the Temple Adath Yeshurun family married Ted Krentzel and remained within that extended family throughout her life.

Charlotte was famous for being a “straight shooter,” and woman of strong opinions, characteristics that endeared her too many people.  She was also a philanthropist and dedicated supporter of many non-profit organizations.  In recent years, Charlotte was outspoken in supporter of Media Power Youth, a Manchester, NH based organization dedicated to guiding young people to lead healthy, active lives by understanding the influence of, and how to smartly interpret today’s media, especially social media in all of its forms.

In 2007, Charlotte relocated from Manchester, NH to Lasell Village in Auburndale, MA, a Boston suburb, where she enjoyed a very productive life as part of a college based community.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Theodore Krentzel, a prominent Manchester business leader and partner in one of the State’s largest meat packing companies, and her dear son Alan Krentzel.

Charlotte was an awesome Wife, Mom, Gram and Gigi, Aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter Lee Krentzel Forgosh and husband Jeffrey Forgosh. Her grandchildren Lauren Forgosh Brooks and husband David Brooks, Karen Forgosh Cooper and husband Lee Cooper, Alyssa Krentzel and fiancé David Hoffman and Evan Krentzel. She has 4 great grandchildren, Sydney Brooks, Ella Brooks , Phoenix Cooper, and Lily Cooper.

She was interred February 23, 2022 at Manchester Hebrew Cemetery. Rabbi Beth Davidson officiated.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect St., Manchester, NH 03104 or online https://taynh.org/ or the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire, 273 South River Rd., #5, Bedford, NH 03110 or online jewishnh.org.

Shirley C. Less, of Chestnut Hill, MA, February 21, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late William C. Less. Loving mother of David A. Less and Joseph S. Less. Devoted grandmother of Isabelle Less. Sister of the late Sterling “Sonny” Shapiro. Private graveside service will be held at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park. Remembrances in memory of Shirley may be made to a charity of your choice.

George Berkowitz, Founder of Legal Sea Foods. Of Dedham, MA, formerly of Boston, on February 20, 2022. Beloved husband of Harriet (Wiskind) Berkowitz. Devoted father of Roger Berkowitz and his wife Lynne, Marc Berkowitz and his wife Elizabeth, Richard Berkowitz and his wife Hadley. Dear grandfather of Matthew and his wife Pascale, Scott and his wife Sara, Jacklyn and her husband Sean Holmes, Ben and his wife Lindsay, and Max, Hannah, Madeline and Claire. Loving great-grandfather of Lucia, Jack, Daniel, Teddy, and Archer. Dear brother of Donald and the late Stanley, Leonard, and Ethel Cantor. Services will be private. Remembrances in his memory may be made to  Mass Eye and Ear at giving.masseyeandear.org or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Minna C. Katz, 95 of E. Walpole, MA, formerly of Sharon, MA, passed away on February 19, 2022. Minna was born in Fitchburg, MA on November 24, 1924, to Benjamin and Florence Cofman. She was a graduate of Simmons College with a degree in Nutrition. She was happily married for 68 years to Sidney Katz until his death in 2019.

She is survived by her sons Andy, Gerry and his wife Nichole Cirillo, and Ron and his wife Diane, as well as his grandchildren Jen, Ben, Alex and Mark Katz,  her loving sister Lucille (Babsy) Krichmar and loving brother Burton and his wife Alice Cofman. A longtime resident of Sharon, MA and Newton Centre, MA, she’ll be missed by countless individuals whose lives she knew and touched.

A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on February 22, 2022, at 1:45pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Minna’s memory may be made to the Friends of Sharon Public Library.

Goldberg, Vivian Clayton, Age 98, of Hull, MA, passed away February 19, 2022. Beloved wife for 58 years of the late Herbert Goldberg. Adored mother of Debra Goldberg, and Norman Goldberg and his wife Suzanne. Inspiring grandmother of two, and great-grandmother of four. Viv was a child of the roaring 20’s, with a spirit that matched the era. Upheavals of the Great Depression and World War II further shaped her intrepid yet gentle devotion to family, work, and community. After raising her family she defied her generation’s expectations that a woman’s place was solely in the home and by her husband’s side. She managed all that, while also managing a large residential apartment building. For decades, she deftly made better her tenants’ lives, only semi-retiring in her 90’s. Viv will be remembered as a role model-showing rather than just telling all that is possible, and good-naturedly daring us to match her energy and wit, determination, and common sense. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Viv’s memory may be made to Emmaus Inc., 127 How St., Haverhill, MA 01830, or to the Lenny Zakim Fund, 33 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110.

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Bloom, Jerome “Jerry” of Canton, formerly of Newton, on February 15, 2022. Predeceased by his wife, Ella (Bootin) Bloom. Father of Jonathan Bloom (Frances Goldstein), and Shelah Bloom. Stepfather of Arnee Winshall (Walter), Janice Goldstein (Stanley) and Julie Tolkin. Grandfather of Jacob Bloom, Hasan and Rehan Bhatti, Sarah and Aaron Winshall, Aaron Goldstein (Jessica), Louis Goldstein (Melissa), Joshua Goldstein (Traci), Aaron Tolkin (Dena), Corey Tolkin, Danielle Tolkin, and Samuel Tolkin and his wife Jackie. Great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Alexandra, Isaac and Oliver Tolkin, and Ethan, Zachary, Lev and Cameron Goldstein. Brother of the late Stanley Bloom and his wife Arlene. Uncle of Valerie Bloomberg (Mark) and Evan Bloom (Susan). Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 10:45 am. Masks required. No in-person shiva. Donations may be made to Jewish Community Day School, Attn: JCDS Boston, 57 Stanley Ave., Watertown, MA 02472, Chabad of Canton, 580 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, or Orchard Cove, C/O Staff Engagement Fund, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA 02021.

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Edith Huddie Ravelson, 95, of Milton, MA, formerly of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 16, 1926, to Samuel and Anna Lyon.  She is survived by her older brother Irving Lyon and was the sister of the late Sumner Lyon and Sylvia Lyon.  She was happily married for 66 years to Harold Ravelson until his death in 2014.

She is survived by her sons Bob Ravelson and his wife Maxine Milstein and Bruce Ravelson and his wife Francine. Dear Bubbie of Kai Madden and her husband Sean Madden, Tyler Ravelson and his wife Rosemary Ravelson, and Sam Ravelson and his wife Kerrie O’Brien. Loving great-grandmother of Matthew and Ellie Ravelson.

She was famous for her hospitality and her door was always open to family and friends. Edith was well known for her beautiful outfits and her fabulous food and pastries.  She was a lifelong MahJong player, an avid gardener, and a cultivator of orchids. She brightened the laundry room at Fuller Village with all the extra orchids she couldn’t fit into her apartment.  She managed a men’s clothing store in Worcester for 20 years, was a volunteer at the Red Cross in Worcester for 18 years, and was a lifelong member of Beth Israel Synagogue.

Edith requested that any donations should be made to the charity of one’s choice.  Private services will be held.

Ronna L. Kaplan, nee Small, age 69.  Beloved wife of Edward S. Kaplan; devoted daughter of Naomi (Newman) and the late Melvin Small; cherished mother of Adam (Colleen) and Matthew (Julia) Kaplan; loving grandmother of Jordan, Andrew and Harriet; dear sister of Jane (John) Devecis, Debra Small, Howard (Diane) Small, and Joseph (Judy) Small; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Graveside funeral Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 12:00 noon, at Congregation B’nai Brith Cemetery, MA-128, Peabody, MA.   Contributions in Ronna’s name to the National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, would be appreciated.

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Melissa Stuchins passed away peacefully on February 10, at the age of 47 with her parents and brother at her side.  She was a resident of Framingham, Massachusetts and formally of Natick, Massachusetts.  Melissa was a graduate of Natick High School class of 1992 and a graduate of Framingham State College class of 1996.  She was born with Neurofibromatosis and was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at age 5 undergoing numerous surgeries, procedures and shunt revisions in her lifetime.  Throughout all these challenges she was respected and admired by family and friends for her grit, tenacity, and her ability to fight.

Melissa was an avid reader, learning how to read at a very young age, she never could put a good book down.  She was a compassionate and caring daughter, sister, aunt and friend who found a passion for food and cooking later in life. Losing her older brother to cancer when she was just twelve years old, Melissa took tremendous pride in participating in numerous Jimmy Fund walks, walking half marathons to raise money and awareness for Cancer Fundraising and Research.  She loved being an 80’s kid, watching her favorite shows, listening to Billy Joel and taking pride in attending nineteen of his concerts.  She loved her nieces and nephew, and they will always remember her wanting to play games, take selfies and show them new games on her phone.

Melissa was preceded in death by her brother Alan and is survived by her parents Marion and Burt, brother Michael, his wife Melissa, nieces Abby and Izzy and nephew Ethan.  Melissa will forever be remembered and missed by all who loved her.

A private funeral service will be held for immediate family only on Monday, February 14, 2022 at 2pm. Donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund P.O Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or charity of your choice.

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Retired First Justice of The Norfolk County Probate and Family Court

David H. Kopelman of Chestnut Hill passed away peacefully at home on February 8, 2022 from complications of leukemia at age 83. Born in Cambridge, MA, to Ruth (Koritsky) Kopelman and Judge Frank Kopelman, David was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Harvard College, and Harvard Law School.

David Kopelman was the First Justice of the Norfolk Probate and Family Court. He was appointed to the bench in 1981 by Governor King. Prior to his appointment, Judge Kopelman worked for Herlihy and O’Brien where he specialized in family and probate law. Few other judges authored as many landmark decisions as Judge Kopelman over his nearly thirty years on the bench. His decisions in cutting-edge cases, whether upheld or reversed, established legal principles that endure and will guide lawyers and litigants in the Commonwealth into the future.

He is remembered as a judge for his fairness, his infallible sense of humor, his ability to clearly explain his reasoning in his written decisions, and his mastery of both domestic and probate sides of the court. Even more so, he will be remembered for his dedication to countless other judges, lawyers, and co-workers whom he took great pride in mentoring over the years. His retirement banquet was attended by over 500 people and he was a much-loved figure in Boston legal circles, serving as a mediator for Bams mediation service after retirement from the bench.

His devotion to his profession and peers was only eclipsed by his devotion to his family. He leaves behind his loving wife Susan Heifetz Kopelman; his three adoring children: Dr. Elizabeth Kopelman Borgwardt and Kurt Borgwardt, Dr. Gail Kopelman Serruya and Dr. Mijail Serruya, Dr. Andrew Kopelman and Dr. Mona Jain; seven grandchildren Eva Borgwardt, Jay Borgwardt, Sophie Serruya, Samuel Serruya, Lyla Serruya, Nava Kopelman and Ravi Kopelman; his twin brother Arie L. Kopelman, and numerous nieces and nephews. A younger brother, Robert Kopelman predeceased Judge Kopelman.

David loved studying and caring for animals, including legions of family pets. A highlight for him was a trip to South Africa where he could observe many of the species that had always fascinated him in the wild. He loved skiing in Colorado, golfing in Florida, and eating any kind of crustacean – especially shrimp and lobster.

David brought his sense of humor to most of his interactions. Some good friends date back to elementary school and junior counselor days at camp Tevya. They knew they could count on David for anything, and David knew he could count on them to continue laughing at his retold jokes.

As his wife of 53 years, there are so many things I will miss about my husband. His mind was incredibly clever and insightful, and so we engaged in countless provocative conversations. Perhaps most of all, I will miss David’s sense of humor, which infused our life with joy and playfulness that I will miss terribly.

Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at 2 pm, masks required. Interment to follow at Crawford St. Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judge Kopelman’s memory may be made to Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life, c/o Hillel International ATTN: Gift Operations, 800 8^th St. NW, Washington, DC 20001, or Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces, PO Box 4224, NY, NY 10163.

Fritz Samuel Noymer (né Neumetzger)

24 November 1923 – 6 February 2022

On 6 February 2022, Fritz S. Noymer passed away peacefully, aged 98, in his home in Weston, Massachusetts, where he had lived for over 51 years.  He was born in November 1923 in Karlsruhe, Germany.  In November 1937, Fritz fled Nazism and came to the United States with his parents and two younger brothers, Arthur and Bernard.  The Neumetzger family settled in Brookline, and Fritz graduated Brookline High School and Boston University.  His education at BU was interrupted by service in the US Army during the second world war, during which he served as a lieutenant in the Medical Corps.  During the war, his father Eugene would change the family (and business) name to Noymer, to make it less German-sounding, due to wartime anti-German sentiment.  Fritz followed suit, legally changing his surname to Noymer after his military discharge.  In 1964, after a two-year courtship, he married Luciana Simor.  His lifelong career was in the family business, Noymer Leather Goods, started by his father, from which he retired in 1997 as president.  He traveled the world for business and pleasure.  Fritz was a devoted husband, and loving father and grandfather.

Fritz had many interests, including art and classical music; he was a strong supporter of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.  He was an avid gardener, and every weekend could be found in his garden, getting exercise through constant transplanting of shrubs and meticulous maintenance of the property down to the last leaf.  In his retirement, among other garden projects, he created a Japanese-style garden in his yard.  Fritz also enjoyed skiing, both cross-country and downhill.  In the 1960s, he would go spring skiing on Mount Washington’s Tuckerman’s Ravine, and he continued downhill skiing into his early 80s.  In the aftermath of the “Blizzard of ‘78,” he donned cross-country skis in search of an open store for milk.  He was a voracious reader of nonfiction books, especially history.  He leaves Luciana, his wife of 57 years, two children, Erica, of Lowell, Mass., and Andrew, of Irvine, Calif., as well as former daughter in law Ndola Prata of El Sobrante, Calif., and his granddaughter, Neia Prata of Oakland, Calif.  Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Waltham, Mass. https://www.jfcsboston.org/  There will be a small graveside remembrance and burial in Linwood Cemetery, Weston, on Wednesday 9 February 2022 at noon.  Due to covid, an outdoor memorial will be planned for the summer.

Barker, Eleanor “Ellie” (Posner), of Framingham, MA, formerly of Brookline, MA, passed away February 7, 2022. Devoted mother of Wendi Dellemonico and her husband Michael, and Lisa Barker. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, Adam, and Nicole Dellemonico. Graveside service at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellie’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN, 38105. A link to make donations online can be found here.

A recording of the funeral service can be found here.

Dr. Morris A. Diamant, age 68, died Saturday, February 5, 2022 in his home in Lexington, MA. He was a much beloved husband for over 45 years to Lisa, who was holding his hand as he passed away. Morris was predeceased by his parents, H. Gabriel Diamant and Sylvia Chester Diamant. Morris was a very devoted father to his son, Sam and daughter, Julia, and her fiancé, Maya.  He adored his granddaughter, Layla, Sam’s daughter.  Morris leaves behind his sister, Ann and brother in law, Joe Berlin, his brother, Ira and sister in law, Chari Smith Diamant as well as niece, Kathryn and partner, Mary.   Morris enjoyed spending time with his extended family of cousins and very dear friends of many years.

Morris grew up in Bayside, Queens, NY and then attended Cornell University, Class of 1974.  He met Lisa on her third day at Cornell during a Hillel gathering.  They attended many Cornell reunions together for both the classes of 1974 and 1976.

After Cornell, he attended New York Medical College, graduating in 1978 and continued to be active in the alumni association for many years.

In 1978, he joined Massachusetts General Hospital as an Intern and Resident in Radiology.  He joined Suburban Radiology working at Symmes Hospital, Somerville Hospital, and offices in Lexington and Arlington.  Then he joined Brigham Community Radiology until his retirement.

“Mo”, as he was called in Lexington, was a dedicated member of the Temple Emunah Brotherhood of Lexington, and The Federation of Jewish Mens Clubs.  He worked tirelessly on so many projects and events throughout the years and made many friends.

Lisa and Morris traveled a great deal and particularly enjoyed cruising all over the world for many years.  They had so many wonderful experiences together. We give thanks to the support from the Temple Emunah community.

We are so grateful for the care that Morris received at the MGH Cancer Center and give thanks to Dr. Donald Lawrence and his caring team for their incredible care.

Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 2 pm. Shiva will be held at the Diamant Residence following services until 9 pm, Minyan at 7:30 pm. Shiva will continue via Zoom on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Emunah Brotherhood of Lexington or the charity of one’s choice.

Services by Brezniak Funeral Home:

Special thanks to Nathan Patrick for his kindness.

To view a recording of the service please click here. 

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Sephardic Scholar, Chaplain, Youth Group Leader, Teacher and Storyteller

A Sephardic Scholar and Pulpit Rabbi at Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody Massachusetts for over thirty years, Rabbi Abraham Morhaim passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5th, 2022 at age 89 in Dedham, Massachusetts. He was born on June 19th, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY, the second youngest of eight children, to Calie (Cohen) and Haim Morhaim, two Sephardic Jews who had immigrated from Turkey. Born into a vibrant Sephardic Jewish community, Rabbi Morhaim’s first language was Ladino, but learned Yiddish to attend Jewish studies at the local Yeshiva. At age thirteen, he joined his temple choir which was led by the angelic-voiced thirteen-year-old Victoria Yousha, to whom he was later married for 44 years and with whom he had five children: Calie, Jeffrey, Esther, David, and the late Haim Morhaim. He went to Yeshiva University as an undergraduate where he played college basketball, and later received his masters and rabbinical ordination at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York. He spent his early rabbinical career in Brooklyn, NY, subsequently serving as a Rabbi in Mexico City for about a year before settling in Peabody at Temple Ner Tamid. He was an active member of the Peabody Clergy Association, an interfaith clergy group, and enjoyed teaching Jewish conversion classes at the Gerim Institute, now the Jewish Discovery Institute. Over the course of twenty-five years, he led trips of Jewish youth groups and adults, as well as interfaith clergy, to Israel, fulfilling his deep passion for inspiring and educating people about Judaism and the state of Israel. He also served as the Jewish Chaplain at Boston Children’s Hospital, at the VA Hospitals in West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, and at Hanscom Airforce Base. Together with his first wife Vicky, who passed away in 1996, Rabbi Morhaim gave lectures around the country about the history, customs, and Ladino language of Sephardic Jews, while Vicky sang traditional Ladino songs. Always young at heart, Rabbi Morhaim could often be found entertaining congregants and youth groups with card tricks, playing competitive basketball, and telling stories about his youth growing up in Brooklyn and about his experiences attending Yeshiva. His enthusiasm for Judaism and Israel influenced thousands throughout the US and Israel, leading many into Jewish professional leadership roles.  Later in life, Rabbi Morhaim married Bonnie Orlin, his wife of 22 years, and together they lived in Cambridge Massachusetts and traveled the world. In his retirement, he continued his passion for education, teaching and taking classes at the Harvard Institute for Learning and Retirement.  He leaves behind sister Lily Daar, wife Bonnie Orlin, daughter Calie Candia (husband Robb Cohen), son Jeffrey Morhaim, daughter Esther Hausman (husband Ken), and son David Morhaim. He also leaves grandson Ari Hausman (wife Laura), granddaughter Hannah Hausman, and grandson Zach Morhaim, as well as great grandchildren Lev and Ezra Hausman. From Bonnie Orlin’s family, he leaves Jeff Orlin (wife Francis Keech), Eric Orlin (wife Kathleen), and David Orlin (wife Karyn), as well as Bonnie Orlin’s grandchildren Daniel, Casey, Sam, Ben and Devlin Orlin.

The funeral will take place at the graveside in New York, Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 3 pm. Shiva information can be obtained from the following temple websites: www.templenertamid.org, www.templeemunah.org and www.templeemanuel.com.  Donations in Rabbi Morhaim’s memory can be made to the United Synagogue Youth organization at www.usy.org/donate or to the charity of your choice. Special thanks to Nathan Patrick for his diligence and kindness.

Dorothy “Dottie” Steinberg, passed away at age 99 surrounded by her loving daughters on Thursday, February 3, in Boston, MA. Dottie was born on October 11, 1922 to Jacob and Lillian Franklin in Syracuse, NY. She was the younger sister of the late Dr. Irvin Franklin.

As a young girl, Dottie attended the Folkshul in Syracuse along with her brother Irvin and many cousins. Later, she earned a B.S. from the Syracuse University School of Home Economics. Upon graduation, she taught school just outside of Syracuse.

She met her beloved Arthur, of blessed memory, at a Zionist youth camp and then reunited when the army transferred Arthur to Syracuse University to study chemistry and electrical engineering during World War II. Together they owned and operated the family business, Franklin Department Store on Geddes Street. They shared an almost 70-year marriage and built a home filled with Yiddishkeit.

Upon retirement, Dottie and Arthur relocated to Royal Palm Beach, FL where they enjoyed the sun and outdoor activities for many years. After Arthur’s passing in 2016, Dottie moved to NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA to be closer to her family. Dottie received wonderful care while at NewBridge. Her family would like to thank the nurses and the entire staff for the love and care they extended to Dottie.

Dottie and her family were long-time members of Temple Adath Yeshurun. She was a member of the temple sisterhood and for many years ran the Judaica gift shop at the temple. She was an active member of Pioneer Women (now known as Na’amat) and a life-long supporter of Israel.

Dottie was an avid Mah Yongg player and enjoyed summers boating on Oneida Lake with her many cousins and extended family.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Arthur in 2014, and their son Robert in 2012.

Her family includes her daughters Carol (Peter Yaffe) Steinberg, and Cindy Steinberg; grandsons Eric (Brooke) Yaffe, and Jonathan (Amy) Yaffe; great-grandchildren Matthew, Olivia, and Emmett; her sister-in-law Judith Franklin; and a loving extended family.

Graveside services will be at 11 AM on Sunday at the Temple Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions in Dottie’s memory may be made to the Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, 3210 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062 and Na’amat USA, 21515 Vanowen Street, Suite 102, Canoga Park, CA 91303.
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Dr. Milton W. Kline, 94, died January 29, 2022 in his home at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester, MA.  He was born December 27, 1927 in Boston, MA the son of the late Joseph and Goldie Kline.  Milton was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen, his son Thomas Kline, and brother David Kline.  He leaves behind his daughter, Sue Kline of Newton, MA, son Dan Kline and his wife Norine of Westborough, MA, his beloved granddaughters Caitlyn and Sarah Kline, his sister-in-law Lorrie Kaitz of Maryland and cousin David Kline of Washington, DC.  Milton attended Lynn Classical High and then the University of Maine where he found his love of chemistry.  He received his PhD from Purdue University and began his career working for Borden Chemical in Leominster, MA.  The Korean War interrupted his work, and he was drafted and stationed in Colorado where he met Helen. Once his service ended, he continued his career with Borden in Leominster where they settled, raised their family and became  involved in the Jewish community.  He spent many years on the board of trustees and served as the president of Congregation Agudat Achim. He was still involved with the synagogue and his poker game buddies until he moved to Worcester in 2017. Milton was an avid reader, golfer, amateur genealogist, and always enjoyed his cigars. The family wishes to give special thanks to the staff at Jewish Healthcare Center who took loving care of him.  We are forever grateful for that gift.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Congregation Agudat Achim in Leominster, JCAM, MA Down Syndrome Congress, or the charity of your choice.

Cynthia Card, age 84, of Newton, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022. Devoted mother of Lori Belz and husband Edward Belz. Loving grandmother to Talia and Sivia, in whom she took immense joy and pride. Her dear friends and the wonderful, caring team at Evans Park will miss her kind heart and warm smile. A private service was held on January 28, 2022. May Cindy’s memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.

Remembrances may be made to The Trustees of Reservations, thetrustees.org