Archive: November, 2021

Edinberg, Ruth (Germain), age 99, of Canton, MA, formerly of Newton, MA, died on November 28, 2021.  Beloved wife of the late Harold Edinberg, she is survived by her two children, Liz Levine and Mark Edinberg (Barbara), four grandchildren, Allyson (Luke), Stephanie (Craig), Daniel (Clara) and Joel (Rachel), and four great-grandchildren, Turner, Bayla, Issac, and Leonel Félix.

Ruth was a well known actress, performer, singer, composer and playwright in the Boston area for many years.  Her music found a second home at Orchard Cove in Canton, where she lived the last quarter century.  She will be missed by many.

A graveside service will be at Sharon Memorial Park at 12:45 pm on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either Mass Music & Arts Society (MMAS) P.O. Box 1283 Mansfield MA 02048 (https://mmas.org/capital-campaign,/info@mmas.org), or Hebrew SeniorLife (https://www.hebrewseniorlife.org/giving).

Tubman, Evelyn (Stuhl), of Sharon, MA, passed away November 26, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Tubman. Devoted mother of Deborah Detherage and her husband John, Susan Saris and her wife Bambi Mathay, and the late Cheryl Talbot. Cherished grandmother of Rachel Yee, Michael Saris, and Logan Saris. Proud great-grandmother of Solace Yee, Truman Yee, and Mia Saris. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Evelyn’s memory may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 601 Mariposa Way, The Villages, FL 32162.

Ruth Beatrice Jacobson, beloved wife of the late Maurice Jacobson, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, died on November 23, 2021.  Ruth was born on September 14, 1927 in Brighton, MA. She leaves her children Susan Jacobson, Karen Myers and Lori Weinronk; daughter-in law Mary, sons-in-law Stan and Adam, and grandchildren, Dalya, Hannah, Tova, Jacob and Zachary.

Ruth had a wonderful sense of humor and her home was filled with joy, warmth, kindness, dogs, and her biggest passion, family.

Graveside service will be held Friday, November 26, 2021 at 11am at The Temple Ashkenaz Section of Beth Shalom Cambridge Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett, MA 02149. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Parkinson Disease Association.

Leonard “Len” Harold Bierbrier was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend to  many. He passed away on November 21st 2021 after complications from  heart surgery.

Len was born in 1944 in Montreal, Canada to loving parents, Mary and Nathan Bierbrier. After first graduating from McGill University, he went on to attend McGill Law School where he graduated top of his class, and then to attend Harvard Business School.

Len and his wife Chris met on a blind date in 1988. They were married on February 5th 1990 and were the best of companions until his  final days.

After business school, Len began to work as a real estate broker and a few years later in 1974 he founded his real estate development company, Bierbrier Development, Inc. which he ran as sole owner for 48 years. His work was his passion. As an entrepreneur, Len found exhilaration in working on projects which brought him into contact with diverse groups of  people. Nothing lit up Len’s soul more than taking on a new project and watching all the pieces come together like a puzzle, of which Len loved to do in his spare time. Later in his career, Len found time to experience the joys of teaching  and inspired students with his insights and excitement as an instructor in real estate development at Harvard Graduate School of Design and M.I.T.

Len  was a sensitive man who loved animals, laughter, good food, cars, and his boat on Squam lake. His favorite color was orange. He was an avid reader of nonfiction, especially World War II history, and delighted in swimming daily. Len took pride in renovating the family’s 1926 historic Cambridge home. He was especially proud of his personal library, a room he had been dreaming of building since childhood. Adorned with shelves of books, with topics from history, to spirituality, to biographies, Len could be found many weekends quietly enjoying said books sitting on one of two red leather chairs. Additionally, Len found comfort in his second home in Waterville Valley, NH. In the winter seasons he loved nothing more than to build a fire with his dog Alfie by his side, and slip into a casual afternoon nap after a day of reading, snowshoeing, or skiing. He loved to travel and was always in search of beauty. Len savored the trips he took around the world with his family, camera always in hand. Above all, he loved his family and caring for others in need.

Len was a member of Temple Israel Boston for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife M. Christine Bierbrier, his sons Nathan and Noah Bierbrier, his brothers Ed (Anne Marie) and David (Susie) Bierbrier, his cousins in Canada, Argentina, and Israel, and good friends in Ghana and Saint Barth.

Funeral service on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 10:30 am. A link to view the funeral service can be found here. Shiva is strictly private. In celebration of Len’s life, donations can be made to the Squam Lake Association or Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Adeline “Addie” Levitt Davidson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and caring friend. She died on November 19th, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with the rare, neurological disease PSP. Selfless to the end, she remarkably lived through the worst of the COVID pandemic despite the debilitating disease, making it possible for family and loved ones to visit her and share a final moment to make her ultimate passing more bearable.

She was born to Samuel and Sarah Levitt on June 2nd, 1943 in Washington D.C. While earning her bachelor’s degree from George Washington University, she met her future husband, Edward Davidson who was attending Georgetown University Law Center. They were married on August 22nd 1965 and eventually settled in Framingham Massachusetts in 1972, where they raised three children and four standard poodles.

Addie served as a Director of Marketing Services for the New England food brokerage Deli Dynamics. A member of the industry for 30+ years she was well respected by clients and colleagues alike and was known for her strong work ethic and dedication to the company’s success. A tireless supporter of her children’s endeavors, she was a constant and enthusiastic theatre patron and sports fan. In the early 80’s, she coached her daughter’s soccer team to three straight Bay State League Championships, amassing a 28-0 record over a three-year period despite never having coached or played the game before. She retired from coaching without ever losing a game nor ever fully understanding the rules.

A voracious reader and endlessly curious, she possessed a hilarious dry wit, and was a timeless beauty, often mistaken for Farrah Fawcett. Her many interests included her love of dogs, fitness, sports, music, and the arts. Her favorites included “Seinfeld” and “The Producers” and was the undisputed household “Jeopardy” Champion. She enjoyed hosting celebrations, treasured her many friendships, and loved trips with her husband especially to their beloved Aruba.

Addie is survived by her husband Edward, their children, Scott Davidson and his wife Elyse, Sanford Davidson, Marcie Davidson Foster and her husband Kenny and her brother Edward Levitt and his wife Ellen. She will also be greatly missed by her four grandsons Max, Koa, Jake and Ryan.

The family wishes to thank Sunrise of Wayland and Faith and Family Hospice for all of their support and love they gave to Addie the past few years. The kindness they showed her provided great comfort to the entire family.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 30 at 11:00 am at Temple Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA. Vaccination and masks are required. Shiva at her late residence, Tuesday 1:00-5:00 pm and 6:00-8:30 pm, Wednesday 2:00-5:00 pm and 6:00-9:00 pm.

To view the recording of the service click here.

In celebration of Addie’s life, donations can be made to CurePSP(www.psp.org) 1216 Broadway, NY, NY or the Jewish Healthcare Center(www.jhccenter.org) 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.

Rabbi Clifford E. Librach, an internationally recognized theologian, essayist and attorney, died Thursday at his home in Waltham, MA.  He was 70 years old.  The cause of death was cancer.

 Rabbi Librach presided over three Reform congregations during his 30-year rabbinical career: United Jewish Center in Danbury, CT, Temple Sinai of Sharon, MA and Moses Montefiore Temple in Bloomington, IL.  

As a respected Judaic scholar, Rabbi Librach’s erudite essays and sometimes controversial commentaries were widely published, appearing in Commentary, the Wall Street Journal and the Journal of Reform Judaism.

In 2011, Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion awarded Rabbi Librach a Doctor of Divinity for his scholarly distinction. In 1998 The Forward newspaper named him one of the “50 most dynamic and influential Jewish leaders in America”.  He was the only pulpit rabbi to earn that distinction.

As a spiritual leader,  Rabbi Librach wanted to take the role of an oboe in an orchestra “because it is the most reliable instrument…in whom everyone can be confident, and through whom everyone can find their voice”. 

A debater in high school, Rabbi Librach approached intellectual confrontations with iron-clad arguments. A healer at heart, he never failed to show respect for those with opposing viewpoints.  

The Rabbi’s commanding baritone voice spiritually engaged congregants as he sang the cantillation notes that accompany reading the Torah. 

Using the same energetic voice, he played an amateur auctioneer who raised $16,000 in one night for charity.

A native of St. Louis, Rabbi Librach attended Clayton High School. In 1973, he graduated Georgetown University cum laude with an B.A. degree American Studies and Philosophy. 

In 1977 he received a Juris Doctor degree from New York University where he was associate editor of The Law Review.  In 1986 he was ordained Rabbi at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. 

Before his ordination, he clerked for the Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court and worked as a litigator at Husch & Eppenberger in St. Louis.

An avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, he returned to Busch Stadium in 2006 to watch his beloved Redbirds play in the World Series.  Rabbi Librach also adored classical music, Civil War history, Disney World, Dunkin Donuts, and taking trips to Israel.  

“Nothing has given me greater joy, or challenge, than my family, “ he told a reporter in 2009. “When I look at my children, I see my past and my future, and I respect that obsession in every parent I know.”

Every Sunday night, no matter where he was in the world, Rabbi Librach logged onto a computer to connect with his two brothers.   

Rabbi Librach is survived by his wife of 40 years, Miriam Case Librach of Waltham, MA; a daughter, Giliah Librach Nagar (Erez) of Woburn, MA; a son, Max Librach (Ashley) of Waltham, MA;  grandchildren Lavi and Shai Nagar of Woburn, MA; two brothers, Austan Librach (Diane) of Austin, TX and Mathew Librach (Phyllis Brasch) of St. Louis, two brothers-in-law, Joel Case of St. Louis and James Case of Kansas City, MO, nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues and students.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA. Attendee’s must be fully vaccinated and wearing masks. Interment will follow at Beit Olam East, 44 Concord Road, Wayland, MA. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory to Friends of Israeli Defense Forces, P.O. Box 4224, New York, N.Y. 10163 or online at www.fidf.com

Rittner, Irene Claire (Lerner), of Newton, MA, passed away November 14, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Leonard R. Rittner. Devoted mother of Debra and Phyllis Rittner. Loving sister of the late Harry Lerner. Services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452. A link to view the recorded funeral service can be found here.

Elaine Cohen passed on November 12, at 12:12 PM after a short illness, without pain and with dignity. She was proud of her Chelsea, MA hometown and an avid Boston sports fan! A lover of the sun and water, after moving to Delray Beach, FL she spent hours in the pool. She enjoyed the company of her friends playing Canaster over the years, as well as on the bowling team. Elaine attracted three outstanding men in her life. Her first husband the late Charles Elmont, then the late Oscar Cohen, in her last seven years she shared a loving friendship with Warren Weiss. Elaine lost her daughter Marcia Elmont DeVasto last March. She is survived by her son-in-law Pat Devasto, her brother David Brothers, his wife Barbara, her son Alan Elmont, his wife Teri, and her grandchildren, Chani Elmont Dutton, her husband Zak, Monika (aka Moniker) Elmont, and Lee Elmont. Burial is Wednesday November 17, 2021 at 11:00AM at Polonnoe Cemetery in West Roxbury, MA. Elaine lived 92 feisty years, “naturally!”

Of Newton, November 10, 2021, age 93, after a long illness. Born to Ben and Ann Brown on March 10, 1928, in Roxbury, MA. He was the oldest of three siblings, predeceased by his brother Leonard. George was a longtime resident of Newtonville where he resided with his wife Jane. Loving father of Caroline Greenblatt of Framingham and Abby Brown of Weston. Grandfather of Andrew and Zachary Greenblatt. George attended Boston Latin School, Harvard University and Harvard Law School. He served two years as a Marine during the Korean War, and on his return worked as a lawyer for the Thomas Joyce Law Firm. George went on to sell mutual funds, and a few years later founded Brown and Company, the first discount brokerage company. This company was the highlight of George’s life and the business grew to 16 branches. George’s wit and wisdom permeated this endeavor, and his dry sense of humor was displayed when he played the part of Max the Trader. His staff was encouraged to feel that they worked with him, not for him. George was a kind and gentle man. A private funeral service was held for the family. Shiva will be held at his late residence on Friday from 3pm-5pm, Saturday, 1pm – 4pm, and Sunday 1pm – 4pm.

Stephan H. Lewy-on Tuesday, Nov.9,2021. Beloved husband of the late Frances. Devoted father of Ellen (Thomas) Dubie and Arthur (Bria) Lewy. Dear grandfather of Naomi Lewy. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Friday, November 12,2021. He was born in Germany a Holocaust Survivor and lecturer . He was a Veteran of  Army that liberated Buchenwald Concentration Camp and was one of the Ritchie Boys .

NAMYET, Sylvia Brenda (Lieber) of Orchard Cove, Canton, MA, formerly a resident of Sharon, MA for 54 years, and a summer resident of Chatham, MA, on November 8, 2021, at age 97. Predeceased by her beloved husband Saul Namyet of 66 years, from Chelsea, MA. Beloved Mother of Diane Winer and her husband Howard of San Francisco, CA, Sharon Grahn and her husband Richard of Mattapoisett, MA, and Jay Namyet and his wife Lisa of Eugene, OR. Dearest grandmother of Elissa Winer of San Francisco, CA, Adam Winer and his wife Beth of San Francisco, CA, Rachel Sandrew and her husband Robert of San Diego, CA, Michael Grahn and his wife Lori of Bristow, VA, and Rebecca Namyet of Eugene, OR. Doting great-grandmother of Emma and Olivia Sandrew, Cara and Simon Grahn, and Ruth Winer.

Private services and burial will be on Friday, November 12, 2021. The services will be live streaming starting at 10:00am. A link to view the funeral service can be found here.

Sylvia was a graduate of Buffalo State Teachers College (now SUNY Buffalo) in 1943, and later earned a Master’s Degree at Northeastern in 1969. She was a dedicated educator who taught in the Canton and Sharon School districts for more than 20 years. Her passion for community service, education and the arts continued throughout her life, and enriched the lives of all who were fortunate enough to meet her. In celebration of her life, donations may be made to the Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund, I Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA 02021.

Tarryl Lou (Cornis) Saipe, age 71, on November 7, 2021. Beloved widow of Gary Saipe, happily married for 45 years; loving mother of Joshua (Julie) Saipe, Lara (Matt) Durgavich, and Noah (Adriana) Saipe; cherished Mamoo of Henrietta, Magnolia, Zoe, Evan, Vivian, Gwenyth, and Delilah; dear sister of Robert (Susan) Cornis and David (Judith) Cornis. Teri was a superbly talented and dedicated elementary school art teacher with a lifelong passion for creativity and the arts. She was a consummate mother and grandmother and was fiercely devoted to her family and friends, whom she loved beyond measure. She adored few things more than eating chocolate and petting poodles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Congregation Or Shalom or Wildlife Conservation Society.

To view the service at Temple Israel click here

“…More than a Memory, She is a Living Presence in our Lives and That of Others” 

On Friday, November 5, 2021, Sandra Gusky Krakoff of Palm Beach, FL and Boston, MA passed quietly just after sunset surrounded by her three children. She will always be remembered for her fierce independence, her courage, strength, and force of will which she always used to lift up those in need. Born November 27, 1937 to Jack and Helen Recht Gusky in Pittsburgh, PA, she met the love of her life, Robert L. Krakoff, at Taylor Allderdice High School. Sandy was truly a pioneer of her generation regularly breaking glass ceilings in both her professional and personal life.

Sandy received a Bachelor degree in Journalism and Advertising from the Pennsylvania State University in 1958.  She was the first in her family to attend college.  Graduating in just 3 years, she married Robert Krakoff in 1959.  She always sought to uphold the great Jewish tradition of tikkun olam, “repairing the world.” Her legacy began with the support and advancement of her family, children, and grandchildren. She always strove to better the lives of others with her investment in community and commitment to fighting the scourge of cancer.

Her drive to constantly improve oneself was central to her life, but she also embraced the beauty of the world around her. She not only studied art and design at Penn State, but Sandy stood out as a true style icon and arbiter of taste.  She exemplified a life of: “if you can dream it, you can be it.” In her 50 years with Bob Krakoff, she built a partnership, family, and career that spanned the heyday of motor city to traveling the world with Trans World Airlines. A supporter of the arts and collector, Sandy supported the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, FL.

Supporting her husband Bob through Harvard Business School (‘59), she began her long string of professional firsts working as an office assistant for one of the world’s earliest mainframe companies in Boston. While raising three children in Fairfield County, CT in her position as Director of Public Relations for the local YMCA, she secured the building of a community pool that became the centerpiece of the Westport, CT community and was enjoyed by her own grandson some 25 years later. After receiving a Certificate in Personnel Administration from Fairfield University, she was tapped to become the Managing Director of Katherine Gibbs School in Norwalk, CT in 1983. Sandy managed to uplift a minor secretarial program for women from low-income backgrounds to a noted professional school.

Her success led her upon relocation to Boston in 1986 to the firm, Alan R. Stone, Esq., as senior attorney placement consultant. She built a renowned, professional practice for paralegal placement. Sandra was listed as a noteworthy personnel consultant by Marquis Who’s Who. Alan R. Stone was successfully sold in 1999, whereupon Sandy was able to launch serious advances in her philanthropic work.

Sandy redefined the philanthropic landscape by not only leading by example but leveraging the power of community and relationships. As a consequence, she was honored by many organizations over the years, from the Big Sisters of Boston to 2017 Woman of the Year for the Greater Palm Beach Jewish Women’s Foundation. Some of her most notable work besides orchestrating galas for the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association was the founding and co-founding respectively of chapters in Palm Beach and Boston of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. She was also a member of the Board of the MorseLife Health System in West Palm Beach, FL. Most recently, she has been a member of the executive leadership council for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute.

Sandy is survived by her three children (Roger, Hope, and Reed) and seven grandchildren (Alexandra, Justin, Helen, Sophie, Lily, Oscar, and Maude). Her Yorkie rescue, Bijou, will miss her greatly.  A public memorial service in her honor will be held on Friday, November 12 at 11am, Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02215. Parking preferred on the Riverway.

Please honor Sandy by contributing to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, https://give.bcrf.org/SandraKrakoff or

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/SandyKrakoff

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Martin J. Shapiro, of Chestnut Hill, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 5, 2021. Son of the late Charles Shapiro and Esther (Franklin) Shapiro. Beloved husband of 63 years of Bette  (Perlstein) Shapiro. Devoted father of Susan Casper and her husband Robert , Eric Shapiro and his wife Julie, Jennifer Chisholm and her husband John, Ken Shapiro and his wife Lisa.  Proud grandfather of Charlie, Jessie and Benny Casper, Olivia and Max Shapiro, Jonathan, Michael, Harrison and Aaron Chisholm, and Joshua, Alex and Lily Shapiro. Loving brother of Skip Shapiro and the late Rick Shapiro.

“Marty” grew up in New Bedford MA and received a BA in Math from Boston University. During college he met his beautiful wife of 63 years, Bette ,while working one summer at Camp Young Judaea in Amherst, NH. He and Bette were blessed with their 4 wonderful children and 12 grandchildren.

Marty worked briefly after college at Sanders Associates as a systems analyst until he switched  to a more entrepreneurial track when he went to work for his father in law, a beer and wine distributor in Shirley, MA. There he worked his way through Phoenix Spring Beverage Company, ultimately becoming President and CEO, and then owner of Martin Distributing. Always the businessman, Marty also dabbled in real estate, started and ran Nashoba Trucking Company, and ultimately started the recycling company MASS CRINC when the bottle bill passed in Massachusetts. Marty later became President and CEO of Clean Environment Company, a parent company of MASS CRINC.

Aside from business, Marty was very philanthropic and civic minded. He was President of the board of Leominster Health Systems and served on the board at Temple Agudat Achim in Leominster, MA.

On the personal side, he was a mild tempered man,  extremely thoughtful and profoundly articulate. Many around him held great esteem for his insights and wisdom. His children especially found him to be very impactful in his guidance and nurturing. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Services at Congregation Agudat Achim, 268 Washington St., Leominster, MA on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Agudas Achim Cemetery, 320 Rollstone Rd., Fitchburg, MA. Shiva will be at the home of John and Jennifer Chisholm located at 51 Longfellow Road, Wellesley MA, PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN DRIVEWAY PLEASE PARK ON THE ROAD, on  Monday after burial from 5-8 pm, and Tuesday 5-8 pm.  The family requests that all in person attendees be Covid vaccinated and masks  are required at all inside venues. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or The Jaffa Institute, 171-06 76th Ave., Flushing, NY 11366.

Sonya T. Speen, 90, longtime resident of Framingham, entered into eternal rest on November 2, 2021. She was born in Boston, raised in Dorchester and lived in Framingham for over 60 years. Her husband of 61 years, Robert Speen, passed away in 2016.

Following her graduation from the Massachusetts College of Art, she embarked on a lifelong artistic career, first as a teacher, then as a graphic artist and fashion illustrator, working in department stores and advertising firms before starting her own STS Advertising commercial art and design business, working from home as a freelance artist for over 45 years until retirement. This allowed her to be home with her family while maintaining a thriving career. She was a longtime member of Temple Beth Am in Framingham, producing the monthly Temple newsletter for many years.

Sonya was a creative, artistic, flamboyant and loving soul. She loved fashion and the theater, attending shows in Boston as much as possible and discovering, in mid-life, her own affinity for singing and performing through work with a local theater group. She also loved spending time at her home on Cape Cod where she enjoyed gardening and mining antique shops throughout the Cape for hidden treasures and collectibles.

Most of all, Sonya adored her beloved son Jeff and his wife Trish, the center of her life. In addition to her son and daughter-in-law of Hopedale, MA, she leaves many nieces, nephews and cousins, all of whom she cherished dearly, and her best friend Carolyn of Bradenton, Fl.

Graveside service to be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:45 am. Family and friends invited to attend. Due to COVID concerns, the family will not be sitting Shiva. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sonya’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham, MA 01701.

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

George Jeffrey Markley-of  Fairfield, CT, on November 2,2021. Services are private. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation B’nai Israel, 2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 or Rabbi Markley’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02494.

BOLDE, Nathaniel J. “Nat”, 88 yrs., of Needham, MA, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Son of the late Abraham C. Bolde and Ruth (Flitter) Bolde. Beloved husband of Eleanor S. “Ellie” (Berman) Bolde. Devoted father of Michelle Halet (Scott) and Betsey O’Brien (Kevin). Proud grandfather of Jonathan, Eric, Alexis, and Derek. Loving brother of the late Deborah Friedberg. Services were private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Boston English High School Alumni Association, 980 Washington St. Suite 200, Dedham, MA 02026 or BIDMC-Needham, “Anticoagulation Clinic”, 148 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492.

Dr. Alfred S. Lanes- of Newton, on October 31, 2021. Noted Boston dermatologist.  Beloved husband of the Late Gerda (Fuchs) Lanes. Devoted father of Stephan Lanes and his wife Marsha, Donna Holzinger and her husband Steve, and Jennifer Gozlan and her late husband Marc. Devoted grandfather of Oliva, Harrison, Chloe, Kyle, Abigail and Nathaniel. Dear brother of Gerald  Lanes. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday November 2, 2021 at 10:45 am. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Mazon, a Jewish response to hunger www.mazon.org or St. Joseph’s Indian School, 1301 N. Main St., Chamberlain, SD 57325,www.stjo.org.or The Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

The funeral recording can be found here.

Finkelstein, Herbert, of Newton, MA passed away October 29, 2021. Beloved husband of Libby (Forman) Finkelstein for sixty-five wonderful years. Devoted father of Gayle Stacher (Barney Stacher), David Finkelstein (Tara Curtin), and Jill Finkelstein. Proud grandfather of Emma Stacher and Macy Stacher Dear brother of Janice Hurwitz.

My husband, our father and grandfather was at his happiest when he was surrounded by his family.  He worked in the apparel industry for more than fifty years developing an impeccable taste and style that left those of us wearing blue jeans lacking.  His handyman capabilities were tested on a regular basis where he conquered the issues of living and raising a family in an older home.  Upon retirement he discovered the spice rack and launched into ‘new career’ as the chef of the house.  His explorations into the spiced shabbat chicken dinner were an incredible foray into the many types of paprika to draw out the hidden flavors of chicken and vegetables.  Family was everything.  If one ever needed advice, he would take the time, no matter what was going on, to remind us that failure is a part of learning and growing.

Services at Temple Emanuel Memorial Park (Lindwood Cemetery) on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s memory may be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, or Temple Emanuel Newton.

Grant, Rosamond, R.N. of Newton on October 28, 2021. Loving wife of 61 years to the late Harvey M. Grant. Devoted mother of Michael S. Grant and his wife Susan and the late Michele E. (Grant) Epstein. Dear grandmother of Shayna, Eli and Netanya Epstein, Rachel and Jacob Grant and great-grandmother of Noa. Dear sister of the late Malcolm and Sumner Flash. Sister-in-law of the late Charlotte and Ned Carpenter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. As a graduate of the Beth Israel School of Nursing she became an instructor and supervisor for many years. She was President of the Temple Emanuel Sisterhood and earned the Advocate Rose for her work at Hebrew College. Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 10:00 am. All attendees must be vaccinated and masked. A memorial observance will be announced at the service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to the Harvey and Rosamond Grant Education Fund, Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459.

Bryan Michael Gleason was born in March, 1950, in Boston, MA. He attended St. Columbkille High School, served in the United States Army, earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Northeastern University, and a Master’s of Business Administration from Babson F.W. Olin College. He was married to his wife, Lisa Gleason, for more than 39 years.

Bryan took pride in his long and successful career in finance, holding the Chief Financial Officer position for a number of technology companies in the greater Boston area. Alongside his career, Bryan was equally devoted to being the center of his family and household, alike, and reveled in being a family man.

Bryan had a lifelong love of appreciating and playing music, most-recently devoting time to expanding his musical pursuits with a burgeoning recording and songwriting practice in his home studio, and issuing several albums of his own.

Bryan leaves behind his beloved wife, Lisa, as well his children, Michael, Amy, and Matthew.

The funeral will be private, due to COVID. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice, in Bryan’s memory.

NEWTON, Mass. -Retired educator Mary Ann (Crocker) Longman, 90, formerly of Sandy Point Farms, Portsmouth, RI, died Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Lasell House in Newton, MA. She passed away peacefully. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Cdr. Richard D. Longman (USN, retired).
Born in Studio City, CA on September 11, 1931, she was the daughter of Vernon and Sadie Crocker.
Mary Longman graduated from UCLA in 1953 and began a long career as an elementary school teacher. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Education and remained dedicated to the teaching profession until her retirement in 1986. Mary was active in the American Association of University Women, a group dedicated to advancing gender equity for women and girls through education, research and advocacy. She was a past president of the Rhode Island chapter of AAUW.
On September 19, 1954, she married naval officer Richard (“Dick”) Longman and began a life defined in part by both national and international travel. After marrying in Yokosuka, Japan, Mary and her husband lived for several years in Rome, Italy, where their two sons were born. After returning to the United States, the family settled in Newport, Rhode Island where their daughter was born.
In the 1970s, Mary and her husband built a home at Sandy Point Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. They developed a close group of neighborhood friends with whom they often travelled after retirement. Destinations included the UK, France, Italy, Greece, Russia, the Caribbean and South America.
Mary is predeceased by her brother, Vernon Crocker, and her sister, Betty Moore. She also leaves two sons, Christopher J. Longman Esq. of Williston Park, NY, and Richard C. Longman Esq. of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Tracie L. Longman Esq. of Newton, MA; and three grandsons and two granddaughters. Extended members of the family include Thuy Lam of West Palm Beach, FL; Mary Lam-Rodrigues of Oxford, MS; and Virginia Lam Abrams of Brooklyn, NY. Mary was greatly loved by her family and friends, and will be remembered for her love of learning and travel, wonderful cooking, and joy for life.
A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Wilma (Stone) Uno, 92 years young of Bridgewater, passed away October 27, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Paul Uno. Devoted mother of Stephen J. and the late Stephanie T. (Uno) Couture. Dear Nana of Marni Dunton, husband Scott and Jess Burton. Dear Nonni of Paige Dunton. She was truly a huge Boston sports fan. Watched every game she could to root on her teams. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite animal rescue.

To view a recording of Joan’s service please click here.

Joan Platt (Saxe) Dolinsky, of Hingham, formerly of Lincoln and Swampscott, passed away after a brief illness, but peacefully, on October 25, 2021.  Joan was the daughter of the late Hyman and Sylvia (Allen) Saxe. She was raised in Brookline, and attended Brookline High School, Mt. Ida College and received her Bachelor’s degree from Bentley University.

Joan is survived by her loving husband Larry Dolinsky of Hingham, her 3 children Jeri Smoller (Mark) of Needham, Donna Platt of Southborough and Eric Platt (Pao) of Portsmouth, NH. Her pride and joy were her 4 grandchildren Billy Smoller (Rachel Books), Rachel Beth Smoller, Andrew and Jason Michalik, and 3 cherished great grandchildren (Gabe, Emma and Sophie Smoller). She also leaves her siblings Janet, Judy and John Saxe, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, Harvey Platt and her brother Joel Saxe.

Joan had many interests – among them was that she was an avid reader, sports fan, bridge player, and bicyclist, having ridden her bike with Larry around the world for the entire year 2000. There were other bike trips from coast to coast and the length of the Mississippi. She loved to travel with Larry to many different places around the world. Joan was an avid reader, theater fan and also enjoyed sailing.

Family meant everything to her, and she reveled in all of her family gatherings.

Due to the current COVID protocols the funeral service will be a private graveside service and will be live streamed, at 11AM Friday 10/29. Shiva will also be done via Zoom by private invitation.

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

Harry Terban of Randolph,Massachusetts died peacefully on Monday,October 25,2021. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia Terban. Devoted father of Paul Terban, Sherri Laps( Sheldon) and Jeffrey Terban(Susan). Adored Grandfather of Matthew and Allie Laps, Kevin and Katie Terban. Loving brother of Ester Block, Rita Singer and Shirley MCLaughlin and the late Joseph Terban, Jack Terban, Bernard Terban, Frances Green and Eleanor Strauss.

Services will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to Temple B’Nai Tikvah 1301 Washington Street Canton, MA. 02021 or the charity of your choice.

Matthew Tackeff-Passed away on October 24,2021 at his home in Rye Beach, NH, surrounded by his loving family, after a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Boston in 1952, he was a graduate of The Rivers School and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Throughout his life he loved sharing stories about his experiences in the food industry. Matt spent years working together with a management team in a wide range of enterprises which included Genoa Packing Company, Boston Management & Funding, and the Northeast Blueberry Farm, in Maine. He founded Fiscal & Monetary Services in Portsmouth, NH, a gold and silver bullion dealership. He was also an avid investor. Matthew was a passionate scholar of history, global economics,politics, and was a regular, high-scorer at family Jeopardy watching. He also loved playing Jewish geography and would regularly run into complete strangers who turned out to be distant relatives or related to old friends all over the world. Throughout his life, Matt would demonstrate a true gift for expressing himself with the written word and was an accomplished writer. A passionate cook, he could re-create any dish he tasted without a recipe in hand. He loved to travel, including regular trips to Palm Beach, Istanbul, New York City to visit Zabar’s and Montreal to visit Schwartz’s Delicatessen. He also relished fall foliage drives all across New England. He was a consummate consumer of facts, weighty tomes, and great cigars. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertram and Sterra Tackeff, and his sister, Jo Ann Toledano.He leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Elian Gun Tackeff, his daughter, Sam Tackeff, son, John Tackeff, and his beloved grand-dog, Bertram the Frenchie. He also leaves behind his brother, Roger Tackeff and wife Maryanne, of Brookline, MA, brothers in-laws, Allan Toledano and wife Roz Garber of Newton, MA, Derya Gun and wife Süzet of Istanbul, and many loving nephews and niece and their families, cousins, friends, as well as extended family all over the world. The funeral will be private due to covid; a celebration of life to be scheduled in the future. Gifts in his memory may be made to Temple Israel, Portsmouth NH, and The Jimmy Fund.

Robert Ricles passed away on October 24, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Phillips. Current partner of Mimi Levy. Father of Harrison Ricles. Stepfather of Diana, Alicia and Edward Phillips. A graveside service will be held at Temple Israel Cemetery in Wakefield, MA on Friday, October 29, at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Robert’s memory may be made to The National Brain Tumor Society.

To view the service recording please click here.

Gordon, Stuart of Needham, MA formerly of Newton Ctr. MA, passed away October 23, 2021. Dear son of Celia (Elkins) Gordon, and the late William Gordon. Cherished grandson of the late Jacob and Anna Elkins. Stuart is survived by his loving sister Linda Aronson, his devoted niece Jaclyn Rubin, her husband Alex, son Benjamin whom Stuey adored and nephew Michael Aronson and his wife Allie. Stuart also leaves his brother Dr. Richard Gordon and his wife Patricia, and their children Miriam, Paul, Sarah, and Richard. Stuey, the man who gave love to all and was everyone’s favorite, a true inspiration, and the strongest man living. Stuey’s smile is infectious, his laugh brings out the best in people, and his non-stop dance moves light up a room. A man with a heart of gold, the most loving personality, and never gave up, always stayed positive. There truly is no other person like Stuey Gordon. The world was lucky to have such an incredible man. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stuart’s memory may be made to The Charles River Center, 59 East Militia Heights Drive, Needham, MA 02492.

Frederic Lawrence Sternburg,95, beloved husband of Dorothy (Berger) Sternburg died Saturday October 23, 2021.  Born in Boston on July 2, 1926, he was the devoted son of Alexander and Ida ( Paris) Sternburg. Fred was a proud graduate of Boston Latin and Georgetown University, where he played football.  He was a U.S. navy veteran serving during WWII after which he and Dorothy settled in Waltham and then Newton where they raised their 3 boys during their 68  year marriage. He was a Mason and a Shriner 32nd Degree.  When not watching one of his beloved Boston sports teams, Fred and Dorothy loved to travel the world.  Besides his wife Dorothy, he is survived by his three sons.  Scott Sternburg, Wendy Sternburg, Harold and Mary Sternburg and Paul and Lisa Sternburg.  Also, his 5 grandchildren Ali Sternburg and her fiance Jason Stern, Erika Sternburg, Jonathan Sternburg, Andrew Sternburg and Ilana Sternburg.  He was predeceased by his brother Burton Sternburg. A graveside service and memorial observance will be private . In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Frederic may be made to the Carrol Center for the Blind in Newton, or Marist Hill Nursing home in Waltham.

Honora Kaplan, 81, of Newton, a lawyer, local elected official, wife, mother and grandmother passed away at home on October 22, 2021.

Born and raised in Rochester, New York, Honora was an extraordinary student at Monroe High School, where she was Daughter of the Flag as the top-ranked female student. She graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Smith College in 1961 when she was just 20. That year, she married her high school sweetheart, Martin Kaplan, to whom she was married for more than twenty years.

Honora received a masters degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Public Administration at Harvard University in 1964, as one of its few women graduates at the time. She later received her JD cum laude from Boston College Law School while raising a family.

Honora had a successful and varied career. She worked as special assistant to the Massachusetts Commissioner of Mental Health and later practiced law in the private sector until her retirement in 2013.  Active in progressive political causes in Massachusetts her entire adult life, Honora was elected to the Newton School Committee in 1975. She was re-elected twice and served as chairperson, leading the city’s public schools (which all of her children attended).  In that role, she led the coalition advocating for expanding opportunities for students through a period of declining enrollment.

Honora married Dr. William (Bill) Terry in 1984, and together they shared the joys of travel, the birth of grandchildren, summers on Martha’s Vineyard as well as a deep love and respect for one another.  Honora’s family and friends will remember her brilliance, sense of humor, warmth, dedication to liberal causes, love of art, fierce loyalty, rich friendships, joy of reading, competitive Scrabble-playing, and the deepest love for her grandchildren.

Beloved wife of William Terry. Loving mother of Jonathan Kaplan (Jill Wilkins) of Bethesda, MD, Shira Kaplan (Eric Kahan) of Chappaqua, NY, and Benjamin Kaplan (Orietta Barletta) of Lexington, MA. Stepmother of Ellen, Mark, William Dan and Karen Terry. Dear sister of Mary Jane Tucker.  And doting grandmother to Harry, Max, Ruby, Emily, Giacomo, Francesca, Stella, Gus and Haley.

A funeral service for friends and family will be held at Burke & Blackington Funeral Home in West Newton on Tuesday, October 26 at 10:00am. A private burial will be held at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon. A link to the livestream can be found here.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Honora’s name can be made to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer Research, 10 Brookline Place West, Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445.

Dr. Michael S. Porder, a prominent New York City psychoanalyst, passed away after a long illness on October 15, 2021, at the age of 88. Mike was born in Boston, MA, and grew up in Brookline, MA.  In 1954, Mike graduated cum laude from Harvard University, and in 1958 from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Mike became interested in psychiatry because he thought it was the only field of medicine where a doctor really got to know their patients – a philosophy that guided both his professional and personal life. In 1964, Mike began his lifelong work with the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, where he discovered his passion for psychoanalysis. He opened his practice that year, and he continued to talk to patients until shortly before his death.

Mike was a widely recognized authority on psychoanalysis. His positions included Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1965-1990), Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (1990-2000), and Lecturer in Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (1965-1990). He was a member of the Editorial Board of The Psychoanalytic Quarterly, and a Member of the Center for Advanced Psychoanalytic Studies since 1983. As a Training and Supervising Analyst at the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, he was a beloved colleague and a mentor to generations of psychoanalysts. With his colleagues Sander Abend and Martin Willick, Mike wrote a well-received treatise on psychological perspectives of treatments of borderline patients. His colleagues recognized his contribution to the field by selecting him twice to give the Institute’s prestigious Brill Lecture (1996 and 2019).

Notwithstanding his professional dedication and accomplishments, Mike considered his roles of husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to be his most important. Mike leaves behind Dr. Peggy Porder, his wife of 53 years, his children Melissa Heckler (Dr. Frederick Shiels), Deborah Porder (Bruce Wiener), Dr. Joseph Porder (Dr. Kathleen Porder), Peter Lonergan (Cecilia Pinto de Moura), Jennifer Gurvits (Eugene Gurvits), Kenneth Lonergan (J. Smith-Cameron), and Dr. Stephen Porder (Dr. Bethany Gentilesco). He was preceded in death by his brother Lee Porder. Mike’s thirteen grandchildren were a source of constant joy to him, as was his enchanting great-granddaughter. His involvement in each of his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, and his support for their diverse careers were unwavering and unquestioning.

New York City was Mike’s home, but his spiritual home was a summer house on Spednic Lake in New Brunswick.  Every year, he looked forward to re-charging his batteries on the lakeshore, deep in a book, surrounded by the sound of gentle waves, rustling trees, and his family chatting, arguing, and laughing together. He got great pleasure from the loon-call recorded on the lake that became the family ringtone. Shortly before his death, when he was too weak to make the trip by boat, he mused, only half-kidding, that he would like to be lowered from a helicopter so he could be there one more time.

Mike reveled in the fading art of joke-telling and possessed an extensive repertoire of off-color jokes, causing his family to simultaneously groan and burst out laughing. His opening line in many phone calls was “I have a joke for you.” But he didn’t joke about his long suffering as a Red Sox fan, though he was ultimately vindicated for his perseverance during their recent successes. Despite this, he loved New York, and until his last day, Mike’s thirst for human connection engaged his wide-ranging intellect with his fellow New Yorkers. His “backyard”, Central Park, was a source of endless joy. He spent many hours there, sitting on a bench, talking to passing-by acquaintances who stopped by to tell their stories – the doctor was “in”.  Opera, chamber music, and birdsong were the soundscape of his life. The art of relationships, the study of the mind, and the beauty of the seasons were his lifescape.

It is rare for someone to be larger than life to both their family and to so many others. Mike was a father to his children, and a mentor, life coach and lifeline for many, many more. It was not unusual to learn that someone he met, or a relative of some friend, was living with him and Peggy while sorting out a problem or finding their way in the world. Mike experienced the world through such connections with people. Their interests and problems were always on his mind, and he made innumerable lives better through his love, advice, and sometimes pointed commentary. Mike’s children often heard from friends or acquaintances the phrase, “He was like a father to me.”

The celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Mike’s name may be made to Natural Resources Council of Maine at nrcm.org.

August 28, 1923 – October 21, 2021 Harvey Ralph Swack (née Grundstein) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the first of five children to Arthur Grundstein and Lillian (née Kritzer) Grundstein. Harvey was kind, generous, creative, ingenious, encouraging, loving and the most positive person you’ll ever know. He got up every day and said, “What a great day, and I’m going to make it one.” A truly unique individual, it is remarkable all that he saw, lived, endured, survived, created, contributed, loved and shared over his 98 years.

Harvey met his wife, Lois Swack (née Goldston) in the Hillel House at Ohio State University. He wed at age 24 and was married for over 65 years until Lois passed away in 2013. He received his B.S. and Master’s in Business Education from Ohio State University. He served in the US Navy in WWII, in the South Pacific, as an aircraft mechanic.

After losing his father at age 10, Harvey and his brother Myron, spent five years at Bellefaire, a Jewish orphanage in Shaker Heights, Ohio, where he spent his free time pursuing his love of airplanes and cars. When other kids were playing sports, Harvey was building models and reading everything he could find. During this time, his aunt took him to visit the Great Lakes Aircraft Company which later went bankrupt in the depression – an event that would influence him later in life.

After five years at Bellefaire, Harvey and his brother Myron were reunited with his mother and other siblings on a dairy farm in West Salem, Ohio. He lived and worked on the farm until he went to Ohio State in in1941.

After the Navy and college, Harvey started his career in Mansfield, Ohio, opening a hobby shop selling model planes and cars. He also sold the first Barbie and Ken dolls in Ohio. Harvey and Lois then moved to Cleveland where Harvey started his career in parks, first as the Executive Director of Roundup Lake in Mantua, Ohio, where he implemented programs to create awareness of camping, bring scouts and inner city youth to the park. In the mid ‘60s he became the Public Relations Director for the Cleveland Metropolitan Parks where he was responsible for passing the tax levies that paid for the parks. He implemented numerous programs to get people to the parks who wouldn’t otherwise have access, and worked to make important acquisitions, like the Cleveland Zoo. Because of this success, he was tapped by the George Gund Foundation and Ohio congressman, John Seiberling, to lead a citizen’s initiative to establish Ohio’s first National Park in 1973, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Even with all these achievements, Harvey would tell you the thing he loved most was teaching business in community colleges in Cleveland and later in Boston.

In 1962, Harvey acquired the rights from the FAA for the Great Lakes Sport Trainer, a two seat, open cockpit, aerobatic biplane, and built the company selling plans and parts to homebuilders. He also acquired the rights to the Baby Great Lakes, a small and powerful one seat version. In 1972, he sold Great Lakes to a group who put the Sport Trainer back into production. Through this process he became a pioneer in the experimental aircraft industry and an early participant in the EAA AirVenture annual air show in Oshkosh, WI, touching the lives of thousands of people around the world.

Nothing was more important to Harvey than family. He would frequently exclaim how much he loved his relatives and never missed an opportunity to see them. He instilled this love of family into his. Harvey came from a large family and is survived by his sister, Sondra Epstein, and his brother Bernard Swack; his children Judith Swack (Terrence Furman), Michael Swack (Jayne Adelman) and Terry Swack (Louis Weitzman); and grandchildren Laura Furman (Harry Byres), Eric Swack, Jeremy Swack and Rachel Swack.

Harvey will always be remembered for his humanity, humility, positivity and gratefulness which, without a doubt, contributed to his longevity. He passed away peacefully in his home the morning of October 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, Massachusetts on October 25, at 12pm ET. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cleveland Metroparks. clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/support

Passed away on October 20, 2021, in Needham, just a few weeks shy of her 102^nd birthday.  Belle was born and raised in New York and was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Orenstein.  Beloved wife of the late Albert Orlov.  Devoted sister to Goldie Greener, loving mother to Barbara of Hopedale, Peter (Peggy Cohn) of Lexington, MA, and proud grandmother to Alexandra Orlov of Denver, CO and Juliana Allen-Orlov (Daniel) of Honeoye Falls, NY.

Belle was a bright, energetic, and strong woman.  She had a long professional career as a medical assistant for the Brigham Medical Group.  She had an inquiring mind, and she expressed compassion and kindness to everyone she met.  She was an avid news and fiction reader until her last days.   She was the consummate chef and enjoyed spending hours in the kitchen cooking delicious meals for family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA 02067 on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:45 AM.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Ledges in the name of Belle Orlov, 55 Mendon St.  Hopedale, MA  01747.

Harris Coles-Of Chestnut Hill, lovingly surrounded by his family, on October 20, 2021.Beloved husband of Elinor (Golden) Coles. Devoted father of Jane Coles Ryter and her husband David and the late Kenny Coles. Devoted son of the late Allie and Rae Leshefsky) Coles. Dear grandfather of Michael and Carrie Ryter. Loving brother of the late Morris Coles. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Friday October 22, 2021 at 9:45 am. Masks and vacination are required. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, Marcus Institute Fehnel Research Program, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

Mark David Shooman, of Newton, MA passed away on October 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Elaine Shooman. Loving brother of Harvey Shooman and his dear wife Jay-Anne Shooman of West Long Branch, NJ. Devoted father of Scott Shooman and his wife Sarah Shooman of Los Angeles, CA, Jill Peeling of Miami, FL, and Eric Shooman and his wife Amy Shooman of Westwood, MA. Proud grandfather of Jagger Shooman, Cy Shooman, Sydney Peeling, Hunter Shooman, and Hayden Shooman.

An outdoor service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton Centre, MA and live streamed. The family requests that masks be worn at the service.

The family will be observing Shiva at Temple Emanuel on the evening of Thursday October 21, 2021 from 6 – 8pm.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in memory of Mark Shooman to support Dr. Jacqueline Garcia’s Research Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284

To view the livestream of Mark’s funeral service, please click here

Silk, Carole M. (Berman) age 86, of Chestnut Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021. Carole was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1935 to the late Moe and Fanny (Holtz) Berman. Towards the end of her life, she spoke fondly of being reunited with her beloved late husband, Charles Silk, who she was married to for 61 years, and her oldest son, Stephen. She is survived by her children Ellen of Sharon, Marc of Medfield and Kenneth of Chestnut Hill as well as by her sister Brenda Berman Leffer. She was predeceased by her sister Elaine Berman Gross. She was loved immensely by her six grandchildren Atlee, Kaitlyn, Camilla, Sam, and Vera Silk, and Dr. Michael Broder. She also leaves behind daughters-in-law Melissa Goodwin Silk, Abigail Gardiner Silk, and Sandi Wolchansky Silk; brothers-in law Buddy Gross and Richard Leffer; as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.

Carole attended Wilson Borough High School and Penn State before receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania. She had the distinction of being the first woman student ever to receive an undergraduate degree from Wharton, graduating as the one and only female in Wharton’s Class of ’56.  After leaving Penn, she gained employment as a statistician on Wall Street and in Cambridge, MA and later worked for the I.R.S while acquiring her real estate broker license. Beyond all of these incredible achievements, Carole invested immeasurably in her four beautiful children and set a tone of love and acceptance for all those who knew her as a matriarch. Needless to say, Carole was selfless, caring and incredibly devoted to her family. While her family always came first, Carole held a deep connection to her faith and greatly treasured her friendships.

Carole’s funeral will be held at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA at 11am on Sunday, October 24, and to view the funeral via zoom, please visit  www.mishkantefila.org and the link will be on the homepage. Followed by memorial observance at her son Kenneth’s home until 6pm. Shiva will continue on Monday, October 25 at her daughter Ellen’s home from 4:00pm-6:00pm and 7:00pm-9:00pm and at her son Marc’s home Tuesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carole’s name to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 72 River Park Street, Needham, MA 02494 or Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024

Gladys (Stein) Forman, formerly of Hull, passed away peacefully October 15, 2021 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Forman with whom she shared 38 years of marriage.  Loving and devoted mother of Bruce Forman of Delray Beach, FL; Mark Forman of Hull, MA; and Eric Forman of Coconut Creek, FL. Loving mother-in-law of Carol Forman and Robyn Forman. Enormously proud grandmother of Matthew Forman and his fiancée, Alyssa Buell. Adoptive grandmother to Brad & Scott Hickox. Gladys is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, at 1:00pm at the Kopaigorod Cemetery, Baker Street, W. Roxbury.  At the family’s request, there will be no Shiva In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. www.michaeljfox.org

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

Levine, Myron, 86, formerly of Newton and Natick, passed away on October 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Sandra (Cohen) Levine. Devoted father of David Levine and his wife Terry of Framingham and Steven Levine and his wife Sara of Acton. Proud grandfather of Jacqueline, Michelle, Eli and Ariel. Loving brother of the late Rhoda Kassed.

Myron was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He graduated from Boston English High School and Northeastern University. He was married to his wife Sandra for 61 years. They met at Nantasket Beach on Kenberma Street. He started working in his Uncle’s flower business, Central Square Florist in Cambridge, at the age of 13. He became the owner of Central Square Florist in the 1960s. He was passionate about the flower business.

Funeral arrangements are private.

Bernice P. Rich, Age 92, of Randolph, beloved wife of Martin L. Rich, died peacefully after a long illness on October 14, 2021.   Bernice was born on August 7, 1929, in Cambridge, MA and was the daughter of the late David and Dena Halpern.

Bernice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, dedicated totally to caring for her family and working to better the community.

Bernice was predeceased by her brother Hyman Halpern as well as her sister Ruth Kaner.   She is survived by her husband, two children, daughter Darlene of Randolph and son Jordan with his wife Roberta of Boston and Jordan’s late wife Wendy, as well as granddaughter Lindsay and her husband David of New Jersey, and grandson Andrew of Boston.  Also, two beloved great-grandchildren Elle and Carter of New Jersey.  She is survived by several cousins and nephews.

Graveside service will be held at 11:45am on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA.  Masks are required.   Shiva will be private.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Baruch Dayan Emet

You are invited by the Rich Family to a virtual Shiva (via Zoom) for

Bernice Phyllis Rich on Sunday October 17th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

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Sumner Norton Milender, Needham, MA and formerly of Tucson, AZ and Lenox, MA, died peacefully at home on October 12, 2021. Born January 17, 1927 in Brookline, MA to Charles and Florence Milender, he was predeceased by his parents, beloved sister Marcia Milender Abrams and dear wife Edith Morse Milender.

Beloved husband of Edith Michelson Milender, he leaves behind his devoted family including 4 children: Steven Milender (Helen Raschke), Connie Goebel (Jay), Linda Ortwein (Tom), Karen Shackford (Fred), 10 grandchildren and 7 great- grandchildren.

Gregarious and friendly, he never passed up an opportunity to meet someone or start a conversation. “Happy go lucky”, a favorite song and his goal in life – to make others smile and laugh. He was an eternal optimist and entrepreneur; lifelong music lover, voracious learner and reader; avid dancer, skier and tennis player earlier in life.

Sumner attended Runkle School, Brookline High, and graduated from Phillips Academy Andover and Harvard University with a BA in History, 1948. Afterwards, he joined the family leather business, W. Milender and Sons. After selling the business he became a serial entrepreneur and consultant. He was a committed philanthropist focused on education and music. With former wife Edith Morse Milender, he founded Thinking in Music, a program currently used and embraced by the Lemberg Children’s Center at Brandeis University. He also endowed The Milender Seminar in Jewish Communal Leadership for Brandeis graduate students, funded a dance program at University of Arizona and was a generous supporter of Tanglewood music programs.

Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to: The Lemberg Children’s Center, 457 Old South St., MS044, Waltham, MA 02453 or Good Shepherd Community Hospice, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459, or to a charity of your choice.

Amy (Socol) Phillips, of Framingham, MA passed away on October 10, 2021.  Beloved wife of Daryl Phillips.  Adored daughter of Jerry Socol and Nancy (Lozow) Socol.  Loving and proud parent of David and Brett Shapiro.  Loving sister of Laurie Alford (Stuart) and predeceased by her brother Steven Socol.

Amy was a loving, caring, and generous soul. She had a calling to nurture others and loved the children and families that she took care of. She was completely devoted to her husband, her sons, and her dog Bailey.

A service will be held on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in the chapel on the grounds of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA 02067 at 10:00 am. The family requests that masks be worn for the funeral.

The family will be observing Shiva at Amy’s late residence on Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Amy’s name can be made to “Why not Devin Foundation to End DIPG” P.O. Box 755, Framingham, MA 01701.

SADUR- Newton Harvey, 80, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Son of the late Simon and Leona (Knopping) Sadur. Newton is survived by his beloved wife Anita H. (Cohen) Sadur. Loving brother of Leonard Sadur (Linda). Proud uncle of Adam Sadur, Jason Sadur, Holly, and Kimberly Wozniak. Devoted brother- in-law of Alan Cohen (Christine).

Graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 11:45am at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Donations in Newton’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Marvin A. Gordon, of Milton passed away suddenly on October 10, 2021 surrounded by his family and beloved dog.  Born on September 26, 1936, he was the son of Morris and Anna (Shoolman) Gordon.  A modest man of great character, he was devoted to his wife of 61 years Andrea (Gargill) and daughters Pamela, Jessica, Melissa, and Susannah, and his grandchildren Harrison and Leila Shea.  He is also survived by his sister Ruth, whom he both adored and revered, her husband Norman Hinerfeld, his sister-in-law Myra Kolton, several nephews and nieces, and his daughters’ spouses.

A proud graduate of Milton High School (1954), Harvard College (1958), and Harvard Business School (1960), he was a successful business executive and civic leader.  After working in Manhattan for two years he realized city life was not in his DNA.  He returned to the Milton land his grandparents had farmed since immigrating to the U.S. in 1920 and built the house in which he was still living at the time of his death.   A gentleman farmer at heart, it brought him much peace to be out on his 1958 Farmall Cub tractor mowing the land that has been in his family for now four generations.

He gave generously of his time and intellect to many non-profits and town committees.  He was a Milton Town Meeting Member, served on the Milton School Committee, and was a Selectman for seven years.  He was also Treasurer of the Milton Hospital for 17 years and held a governor-appointed seat on the Massachusetts Health and Education Financing Association.  In addition, he played a central role in the construction and management of Pine Tree Brook and Fuller Village senior-living communities and was president of the latter at the time of his passing.

A passionate and fiercely competitive racing sailor, his fleet of boats included the sloops Blue Pigeon Too and Blue Pigeon and the inglorious metal workboat Big Bird.  His first vessel was named Andrea, to honor his life partner.  He considered his beloved racing crews his extended family.   Some of his most joyous days were spent sailing in the Caribbean, particularly the Virgin Islands, which he sailed among for 50 years.  His heart had no boundaries and he valued his relationships with people from all walks of life.  He believed in self-reliance and it brought him great joy to teach those around him even the most seemingly mundane of tasks.

There will be a private memorial at the Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills on Friday, Oct. 15 at 11 am. Shiva will be held at the Gordon residence, Friday until 4 pm, Sunday 2- 5 pm, and Monday 5- 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to the Milton Animal League, 181 Governor Stoughton Lane, Milton, MA 02186 or the Shoolman Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Milton Town Treasurer James McAuliffe, 525 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186.

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Pearl Karlin Jacobs died at her family home in Sharon, MA, on October 7, 2021 at the age of 100, a mere six weeks after the death of her daughter, Barbara.

Pearl Ruth Karlin was born on December 5, 1920 to Max and Eva Tofias Karlin. Her parents were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Pale of Settlement who met in Boston during World War I.  Pearl’s siblings, and her dear lifelong friends, Elliott and Miriam pre-deceased her in the last decade.

Pearl married David Jacobs one month after his return from WW2 on October 7, 1945. They moved to Sharon in 1950 and raised three children: Ron, Jim, and Barbara. Jim and Barbara lived with her for the last several years. Pearl’s family expanded to include Ron’s wife Linda, and later their son, Scott, his wife Heather, and their son Oliver.

Like her parents, family, religious traditions, and education were core values as a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Pearl was a calm, kindhearted, gentle, and giving soul. Her joy was bringing relatives together for simple old-fashioned holiday dinners in her mother’s style, or casual dinners with aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Pearl will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her.

Private burial services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 11:45am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Pearl’s memory may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Israel of Sharon, PO Box 377, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA 02067. You may also click here to be directed to the Temple’s donation page.

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Zamansky, Jessica, of Rockland, MA, passed away October 7, 2021 after a courageous two and a half year battle with glioblastoma. Cherished daughter of Arnold and Susan (Porter) Zamansky. Devoted and proud mother of Amelia Jade Briggs. Beloved partner of Edwin Briggs. Loving sister of Rebecca Mahoney and her husband Ray of S. Easton and Sara Zamansky of Dorchester. Dear aunt of Oliver Mahoney. Jessica is also survived by Lisa Briggs and Steve Tyma of VA, many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her cat Lucy. Jessica was a beloved partner, mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. Her family and friends meant the world to her. No matter what your age was, she was a great friend. Her smile lit up a room. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 1pm. The family encourages everyone in attendance to wear Jessica’s favorite colors at the service, colors of the fall. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessica’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Patrick Wen P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 to help research and cure brain cancer, or to her go fund me page to help Jessica and her family.
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Herbert Geller, 86, of Needham, MA, passed away on October 5, 2021.  Beloved husband of the late Lorelei Geller.  Devoted father of Pamela Shuman and the late Scott Geller.  Daughter-in-law of Pamela Geller.  Dear grandfather of Jessica Shuman, Zackery Geller and Jake Geller.  Loving brother of Martin Geller and his wife, Carol and the late Harold Geller.  Loyal canine companions Leo and Linus, and feline Pepper.

Herbert served in the Air Navy for nine and a half years with time stationed in Cuba during the Missile Crisis.  After his service, he had a wonderful career at National Amusements for 40 years and was still close with many colleagues after retirement.  He was a dedicated Mason for several years.  Of his many passions, Herbert loved collecting antiques, watching old movies, and listening to music.  He had a wealth of knowledge on various subjects and loved to share it with everyone.  Some of his fondest memories were of growing up in Dorchester on Blue Hill Avenue which he always remembered fondly.  He was the definition of a “mensch” and would go above and beyond for all family and friends.   He truly was a great friend to many and will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 7 2021 at 11:00 am at the Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, MA.  Following the service, shiva will take place at his late residence until 6:00 pm, minyan to follow.  Shiva will continue on Friday from 12 noon- 4 pm, and on Sunday from 12 noon – 6 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s name may be made to Yachad of New England, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446 or the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Lewis, (Steinberg) Joan E. of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Andover, MA, on October 4, 2021. Joan was the beloved wife of the late Gerald M. Lewis. Devoted mother of Geoffrey Lewis and his wife Amy Caplan, and Rose Lewis. Proud grandmother of Samantha, Jessica, and Ming Lewis. Loving sister of Dorothy Shaker. Memorable relative to many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on October 6, 1928, Joan’s greatest loves were her friends and family, especially her three devoted granddaughters Samantha, Jessica, and Ming Lewis, whom she adored. Joan’s love of community was evident in the many organizations she was involved with, including Hadassah, the Temple Emanuel choir in Andover, and various singing and theatre groups throughout her life. An accomplished piano player, Joan filled her home with music when she played the piano, sang her favorite show tunes, and practiced for the high holiday services. Among her greatest joys was sharing the piano bench with her granddaughters. A graduate of American International College, Joan was the former owner of Colpitts Travel in Andover. That position afforded Joan and her husband Jerry the ability to pack up and travel around the world at a moment’s notice. Her excitement around and curiosity about travel were passed along to family and friends. Joan lived independently at Waterstone in Wellesley, MA. She made many friends and was active on several committees, including the welcoming committee, where she made sure newcomers felt comfortable and welcomed in their new homes.

There will be a graveside service honoring Joan’s life at the Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Mount Vernon Street, Lawrence, MA, on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 2 pm. To honor Joan’s love of dogs and the work of the international Jewish women’s group Hadassah, donations may be made to the MSPCA https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/boston-adoption-center/ or Hadassah  https://www.hadassah.org/donate

Dr. Irwin M. Marcus-Age 102 years. Of New Orleans, in Yarmouth, MA, on October 3, 2021.Beloved husband of Angela Hill and the late Dorothy (Elrod) Marcus. Devoted father of Randy Marcus, Sherry Leventhal and her husband Alan, and Melinda Marcus. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. Services in New Orleans. Remembrances may be made to Touro Synagogue, 4238 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115, The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130, Louisiana SPCA,1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70114.

Milton Jaffe Gun, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home at Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle in Brighton, MA.  He is survived by his dear wife of 63 years, Eleanor (Margolis) and his two devoted sons and their spouses, Howard and his wife Kate of Brookeville, MD, and Steven and his wife Lee Ann of Ashland, MA.  Milton reveled in being the beloved “Papa” to his four grandchildren Jesse, Molly, Emma and Emory Gun.  He was the loving brother of his late sister Pauline Sostek.

An eternal optimist with a joie de vivre, Milton loved music, sports, and travel.  He worked for many years in local radio, newspaper reporting for the wire services and public relations.  During his five-decade journalism career he covered the Boston Celtics of the 1950’s and early 1960’s, the Boston Patriots of the 1960’s, the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Marathon and many of the great New England professional tennis tournaments of the 1970s through the 1990’s.  He regaled friends and family with his stories of many of the great sports legends and characters of that era.  Above everything else, Milt loved vacationing with his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren who truly cherish those great memories.

The immediate family will hold a private graveside ceremony of burial at Sharon Memorial Park Thursday October 7, 2021.  Donations in Milton’s name may be to Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, www.gscommunitycare.org/Donate and/or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131, www.hebrewseniorlife.org/giving.