Archive: April, 2021

KARLIN, ELAINE entered into rest on April 21, 2021 on Bay Harbor Islands, Florida. Burial took place at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, Massachusetts.

Elaine was the daughter of the late Ruth and Abe Blaustein. She is survived by her husband Mark, sister Deanna (Ted) Spielberg, niece Alissa (Sean O’Donnell) Spielberg, sister-in-law Laurie Wolin, devoted nurse TaTa Jefferson, and numerous cousins and lifelong friends.

Mark will be sitting shiva at his New York residence on Friday, April 30, from 2-7 pm and Sunday-Wednesday, May 2-5, from 2-7 pm.
Elaine attended the prestigious Hunter College high school in New York City.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hunter College High School Alumnae/-i Association Gifts can be made online here: https://www.hchsaa.org/donate and in the comments box donors can indicate that the gift is in Elaine’s memory, or they can be mailed to:

Hunter College High School Alumnae/i Association
Hunter College East, Room 1313B
695 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10065

Or Feed More WNY at:

Feedmore  WNY Foundation

PO Box 5163 Buffalo, NY 14240

Hellerman, Susan (Talent), died on April 20, 2021 in Chevy Chase, MD. Formerly of Chicago and New York, an avid storyteller, equestrian, and music lover with a wicked sense of humor. Beloved wife of the late Don V. Hellerman, M.D.  Devoted mother of John Hellerman (Stephanie) and the late Brett Hellerman (Coleen). Proud grandmother of Alissa, Jack, Mark, Julianna, and Klee. Dear aunt of Debra Haluska and the late Lloyd Marcus. Proud great-aunt of Danny Haluska and Frank Haluska. Survived by her loving sister Sheila Rubin (Harvey) and many dear siblings. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to to Jewish War Veterans, 1811 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Smith, Murray H., of Medford, MA, passed away April 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Rosalyn (Bereznick) Smith for nearly 66 wonderful years. Devoted father of Dr. Steven Smith of Newton, MA, Todd Smith and his wife Jill of Waterboro, ME, and Gail Miller and her husband Bruce of Colchester, CT. Proud grandfather of Gabriella, Adina, Lily, and Ilon Smith, and Aaron & Samuel Miller. Murray was born in Malden, MA January 16, 1929 to the late Thomas and Mollie (Gale) Smith along with his siblings Edna, Sidney, Richard, and Burton. He graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School and Boston University School of Management. Murray was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. He was well-known within the advertising community of Greater Boston, where he was a fixture in radio sales for many years, before opening his own advertising agency. He was a longtime member of Temple Shalom of Medford. Murray loved to travel, dining out, and reading, but his greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Due to current restrictions, funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Murray’s memory may be made to Temple Shalom of Medford, 475 Winthrop St., Medford, MA 02155.

Williams, Michele B. (Haffer-Saftler), of Hyde Park, MA, passed away suddenly on April 16, 2021. Beloved wife of Warren Mark Williams. Devoted mother of Carol (Saftler) Beane and her husband Martin, and Connie (Saftler) Cyprian and her husband Tony. Loving step-mother of Keith Williams and his wife Lori. Dear grandmother of Kaitlyn, Jacob, Andrew, Sam, Mason, Sheri, and Hunter. Michele was a proud great grandmother. Graveside service at Knollwood Memorial Park, 321 High St., Canton, MA on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michele’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd. #200, Framingham, MA 01701.

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

Gita Finsen (nee Brigitte Alma Mathilde Landauer), January 12, 1923–April 14, 2021. Resident of NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham, MA, formerly of Newton and Wayland. Born in Cologne, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Ernst and Ellen (Metz) Landauer. She fled Germany with her mother, brother (the late Ulrich Landauer) and her late uncle Heinz Metz and family in 1933 when persecution of Jews became official German policy and they were threatened. They waited in Switzerland until obtaining the very limited quota visas the US made available to Jews, and could then rebuild their lives in New York.

Gita attended Riverdale Country School for Girls (NY), Wheaton College (MA), and took courses at Simmons College and Boston University. After retirement as a junior high librarian in Newton, she became a successful real estate agent in Wayland.

Gita was active in community service including many years of volunteer work for the PTA, League of Women Voters, Sisterhood of Temple Shalom, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital where she was honored for her decades of service. She loved gardening, opera, long walks, reading, and puzzle games—especially besting her family at Scrabble. She will be remembered for her calm and steady approach to challenges, her generosity and dependability, and her ability to get along with everyone.

She was the beloved wife for fifty years of the late Irving Finsen, who died in 1995, and is survived by two daughters: Susan and Jill, both of Washington, DC; two sons: Peter (Myrna) of Marietta, GA and Lawrence (Susan) of Arroyo Grande, CA; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and loving nieces and nephews.

Services and burial at Sharon Memorial Park are private. Gita’s family is very grateful for the many years of dedicated, competent, and loving service by NewBridge employees. Donations in her memory may be made to the NewBridge Scholarship Fund, c/o Len Green (Treasurer), 4317 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02025—this fund supports staff seeking further education to advance their careers.

Bette Ann Barenholtz Gerber, 91, passed away on April 13, 2021 at home peacefully.  She leaves her three children, Neal Gerber and his wife, Regina of Ashland, MA; Jill Appell of Marlboro, MA; Dana Gerber of Foxborough, MA; three grandchildren including, Sara, Ben, and the late, Jesse; 2 great grandchildren including, Jaxon and Rylee.  She was the wife of the late, Jack Gerber who passed away on June 7, 2018.  Bette was born in Boston, MA on September 8, 1929; the daughter of Jacob and Julia Barenholtz.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She loved her family and friends before anything else.  Bette worked at Bloomingdales for 35 years and loved her job; in addition, loved to shop.  For additional leisure, Bette loved traveling with friends, spending quality time with family, playing cards, her stationary bike, and always loved being on the go. Bette loved to laugh and she also was known to make the very best matzo ball soup ever.  She will be sorely missed and forever in our hearts.  Private burial at Sharon Memorial Park. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Fl. Boston, MA 02110.

Rubin, Herbert “Hutchkie”, of Medford, MA, passed away peacefully at home April 12, 2021. Beloved husband of Esther (Goldstein) Rubin for 72 wonderful years. Devoted father of Michael Rubin and his wife Diana, and Paula Allen and her husband Harvey. Cherished grandfather of Matthew Rubin and his wife Ashley, Jennifer Rubin, David Rubin and his wife Maria, and Max Levine. Proud great-grandfather of Charles and Jacob Rubin. Loving brother of the late Pauline, Jeannette, Harry, Frank, Bertha, Bessie, Myer, Celia, Mildred, and Allen. Herbert and his brothers owned Adrian’s Fabrics in Medford, MA for 63 years. He loved his family unconditionally, often mentoring his grandchildren to success. He was the most loyal friend to the ones he loved. The love he gave was equal to the love he received, this was his greatest investment. There is a hole in the world where he stood. A private graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Herbert’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Brown, Edith (Giss), of Stoughton, MA, formerly of Norwood, MA, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and friend to all whose lives she touched, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021.

Edith was married to the late Murray Brown, the love of her life, for 71 wonderful years. Devoted mother of Evie Cotter, Pam Miller and her fiancé Geno, and Allison Boyland and her husband Mark. Cherished grandmother of Carrie Gilder and her husband Kye, Matt Cotter and his wife Dyanna, Sydney Obolewicz and her husband Ryan, Benjamin Miller and his wife Cai Long, Alex Miller, and Alyssa Boyland. Proud great-grandmother of Bryce, Brock, Kaylee, Brinley, Delaney, and Rivers. Loving sister of Harriet Bern, and the late Beverly Ware. Edith leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Edith was a lover of the arts – writing poems, reading books, listening to music and dancing. She was an amazing baker surprising all those she loved with cakes for every occasion. Edith and Murray shared a passion for traveling but most important, being together. They especially loved their trips to Ossipee, New Hampshire.

Edie cherished the company of her friends and family. She loved to bring people together and stayed in touch with friends from years past, including her extended family at Camp Young Judea and Camp Naticook. She was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important — the simplicity of living a life with those you love around you.

Edith will forever be remembered by her beautiful smile, caring heart, loving embrace, and unconditional love. We will miss this vibrant, strong woman every day, especially when reading a book, taking a swim, watching a sunset, baking a cake, or enjoying an adventure out in the world she loved so much. Everyone was blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Edie during her years.

Due to current restrictions, services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edie Brown’s memory may be made to Birthright Israel Foundation, P.​O. B​ox 21615, New York, N​Y 10087, or the charity of your choice.

Lara Wolbarsht Morris, 74, of Walpole, MA on April 9, 2021. Daughter of the late Abraham Wolbarsht and Florence (Etelman) Wolbarsht. Beloved wife of Carlton Morris with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Devoted and loving mother of Jennifer Morris, Debra Hurwitz and her husband Michael, and David Morris. Proud grandmother of Asher and Grayson. Sister of Lawrence Wolbarsht.

As a child, Lara always dreamt of being a mother. Her close, special relationship with her own mother instilled in Lara a devotion to family that made her an adoring mother to her own children. For Lara, raising her family was always her main priority. She enjoyed cheering on her daughter, Jen, in her many dance competitions and her daughter, Deb, with her sporting events. And she loved sharing in their many personal and professional successes as they grew up. She lived each day being the best mother she could be! Lara was also devoted to her family dogs, Sparky and Teddi, and her grand dogs, Kodi and Benzi. Lara’s friends were deeply important to her, and she loved spending time with them playing golf at Spring Valley Country Club during the summers and Mahjong and Canasta year-round. In more recent years, Lara was blessed to become a grandmother to two boys, whom she loved dearly. Seeing Asher and Grayson grow and learn were some of her happiest moments. She loved being their Mimi and she boasted about them to anyone she could.

Burial will be private. Donations in Lara’s memory may be made to Amego, Inc., an organization close to Lara’s heart.  Amego is committed to supporting people living with autism and other developmental disabilities at home, school, work, and as members of their families and communities.

Services incomplete at this time.

Arthur David Altman-of Boston, MA and Wellington, FL, on April 7, 2021. Cherished husband of Nancy, the love of his life. Beloved father to Murray (Barbara), Paul, Margie, Patrick, Marianne, Michael. Grandpa and Papa to his adored grandchildren Michael, Jeremy and Arden. Brother to Henry (Mary) and uncle to Anne (Dan) and Beth (Kirk). Treasured friend to many. A powerhouse of a man, Arthur invested with vigor in all he did, be it business deals, on the fairway or in a game of gin rummy. He was quietly philanthropic, a voracious reader, a fan of British crime dramas and mediocre movies. Arthur loved history, world travel and his Irish Wolfhounds. Above all, he held dear his family and made it his life’s work to ensure that they are happy and safe. With Nancy by his side, he delighted in visits from his children and grandchildren where he would sit at the helm of family dinners filled with stories and laughter. We, his family, pledge to continue this tradition in his honor. He will be profoundly missed. Due to the current travel difficulties of the pandemic, there will be no memorial service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

Debra Joan Osnowitz was born  November 6, 1952, in Fargo, North Dakota, and died unexpectedly April 7, 2021. She was valedictorian in high school, graduated early, and moved to Providence to attend Brown in the fall of 1970.

Debi graduated from Brown University with an AB in English and an MAT in English and Education. She went on to receive an MA in Sociology and Women’s Studies and a PhD in Sociology from Brandeis in 2005. She taught Sociology at Clark for a number of years. Among her publications are many articles and a book from Cornell University Press, Freelancing Expertise: Contract Professionals in the New Economy. She was deeply interested in social theory, culture, work, occupations and professions, and organizations. She was continuing her research in sociology when she died.

In the 1970s, Debi was a member of the advocacy group 9to5, part of the National Association of Working Women, where she chaired the group Women in Publishing. She then worked for many years as an editorial freelancer and was a founding member of the Freelance Editorial Association.

She had a unique ability to connect to people across ages and stages regardless of their background, forming deep friendships with people from many stages of life. She was an inspired and inspiring teacher and took enormous pleasure in her students’ success.

She was bright, kind, thoughtful, articulate, curious, and wise. She was funny, serious, prodigiously smart, a steadfast loyal friend. She was extraordinarily generous and insightful. She wrote wonderful letters. She was private, yet open and warm, and freely gave her attention, thoughts, and time. She loved literature and writing. There was a musicality, a youthfulness, and a joyousness to her voice. When she spoke it was as if her voice smiled. She loved people and their stories, and she loved life. She believed in the goodness of people and devoted her life to that goodness, and to trying to be a positive influence in the world. She wanted to use her talents and her skills to make the world a better place.

She loved classical music and played the viola. She loved cats and took great care of those in her family. She was the loving chosen aunt to Emily, Amanda, Anna, and Sophia, and the devoted support of their parents.

She is survived by her brother Daniel, her brother Steve, and her mother, and by numerous heart-broken friends.

Burial was private.

In memory of Debi Osnowitz donations may be made to:

Temple Hillel B’nai Torah or The Sociology Department at Brandeis.

of Newton, MA, 70, husband of Leslie and father of Allison and Jonathan, passed away on April 5, 2021 due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

Robert was born to William and Carolyn (Cox) Colby. He graduated from Fairview High School in Fairview Park, Ohio as class valedictorian, and the University of Michigan. Robert went on to receive a Masters in Arts for Drama Theatre for the Young from Eastern Michigan University and an Ed.D in Human Development from Harvard University.

Robert began his career in higher education as an instructor in theatre at Emerson College in 1977, and  rose through the faculty ranks, becoming  an assistant professor in 1982, earning tenure in 1988, and being promoted to full professor in 2014. He taught both graduate and undergraduate courses in theatre education, theatre for young audiences, and directing. Colby became the faculty assembly head in 2000, serving until 2002 and then again from 2015 to 2017. In 2019, he became Chair of the Department of Performing Arts, serving in that role until his death. As a passionate advocate for his fellow colleagues, he also served as president of the faculty union and was the recipient of four faculty service awards.

He was published in Children’s Theatre Review, Youth Theatre Journal, 2D: Drama/Dance, and Key Concepts in Theatre/Drama Education. He served in an editorial capacity on Youth Theatre Journal, New England Theatre Journal, Children’s Theatre Review, and Applied Theatre Research. He served on various Boards, including American Alliance for Theatre and Education (AATE), Children’s Theatre Foundation and Children’s Theatre Association of America.

He was twice honored for his contributions to the field of Theatre Education by the AATE with the Lin Wright Special Recognition Award (2003), and in 2020 with the Campton Bell Lifetime Achievement Award.

As a theatre director, he directed the regional or national premiere of more than 30 plays written for Young Audiences.

Robert’s contributions to the world of theatre education extend across the United States and the world through the work of his students who admired and loved him, often describing him as the best teacher they ever had. His career legacy will be long and far-reaching.

Robert was a fierce advocate for social justice, equity, and equal opportunity.

In his private life, Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Playing with his young grandchildren and watching them grow was one of the great joys of his life.

He was generous, kind, thoughtful, and funny. He will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his wife Leslie, his two children, Allison and Jonathan, his three grandchildren, Louisa, Calvin, and Silvia, his mother Carolyn, his siblings Bruce and Nancy, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Due to the pandemic, the services will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Ste. 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or to ACLU Foundation of MA, 211 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110.

UFLAND, Charles M. (73) of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2021 surrounded by loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sheila (Hass) Ufland; devoted father of daughters Melyssa Wright and Heather Ufland, and late son Andrew Ufland; proud grandfather of Riyanna, Aliyah, Carmella, and Ty Ufland and Anthony Wright; and dear brother of Ted Ufland.

Charlie graduated from Boston English High School in 1965, then attended University of Bridgeport where he fell in love with his beloved wife Sheila of 50 years. In 1976, he started General Mass Marketing LTD, a business that he ran successfully for 45 years. Family and friends were Charlie’s top priority. He loved hosting gatherings and parties for any reason, and always made everyone feel comfortable and at home the minute they walked through his door. He was an animal lover and he most enjoyed spending time at the beach, his award-winning koi pond and gardens, his saltwater fish tank, cooking, and you could always find him belting out a tune.

Charlie had a love for sports. He played basketball, softball, and football with friends and could be found at the gym weightlifting daily. Throughout his kids’ school years, he coached all of their sports teams and was loved by all he coached. When he was not coaching, he was always on the sideline cheering on his kids, and eventually his grandkids. As a longtime Patriots fan, he became a season ticket holder in 1985 and had the great experience of traveling to New Orleans with his daughter for the 2001 Super Bowl to see them win their 1st ring in person.

Charlie was predeceased by his parents Maurice and Helen Ufland and leaves behind family members and many great friends who love and will miss him dearly.

Due to current restrictions, a graveside funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Baker Street Jewish Cemetery in West Roxbury and will be made available over livestream. A link to view the recording of the service can be found here. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’ memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Paula Schneider (Aberle, Wallach) 85, of Brookline, an educator, clinical social worker, wife and mother, and grandmother, died of a stroke following a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease on April 2nd, 2021.  Paula, the younger daughter of Eva Lessuck and Samuel Aberle, was born August 21st, 1935 in the Bronx, New York.   She spent most of her childhood in Jacksonville, Florida where she graduated, as salutatorian, from Landon High School in 1953.   Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1957, where she was the president of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, she moved on to pursue her master’s degree in social work at Columbia University.  Shortly thereafter she met and married Dr. Martin Wallach, a psychologist at the University of North Carolina and transferred to UNC to complete her master’s degree.  Martin passed away in the Spring of 1964 and Paula remained in Chapel Hill, where she ran the Head Start program before relocating with her son, Lewis, to Boston in 1968 to work in the Boston Juvenile court.  She married Herbert Schneider, a widower with two children, Daniel and Janet, on December 15th, 1968 and the couple settled in South Brookline.  Paula and Herb became parents again when their son Sam was born in 1971.  Shortly thereafter, Paula returned to work, this time as a clinical social worker at the Cambridge Hospital.  She later moved on to the Gifford School in Weston and finally into academia, teaching in the social work department at Regis College.  She later earned a PhD in Law, Policy and Society at Northeastern University.  Married for thirty years, Paula and Herb also enjoyed working together in private practice as couples’ therapists.  After Herb suffered a debilitating stroke in 1996, Paula redirected her energy toward his care and comfort until he passed away in 1998.  Family was of tremendous importance to Paula, and she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well has her many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Paula’s family, friends, colleagues and former students will no doubt remember her as bright, articulate, energetic, athletic and vivacious.  She is survived by her son, Lewis, and his wife Elizabeth Abbe and their sons, Martin, Leo and Jacob of Pacific Palisades, CA and her son Sam and his wife Sonia and their daughters Sophia and Hallie of Brookline, MA and her step-son, Danny and his children Jessica, Julia and Eli of Sharon, MA and, stepdaughter, Janet and son Denis of Methuen, MA.

A private burial will be held at Temple Emeth Memorial Park in West Roxbury. A celebration of her life will be held at a date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula’s name can be made to Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118, or Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

Saul Kurlat- of Cambridge. April 1, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Gitta Kurlat. Saul’s life story was the American dream: his brilliance, persistence and hard work moved him from poverty to success. Trained at Georgia Tech as an engineer, he built Eikonics, a firm that pioneered innovative photographic and imaging processes. In retirement he devoted time and resources to philanthropy, focusing particularly on health research and addressing the needs of children and the elderly. Saul was a blessing to his friends and to his community, generous in his concerns and his support of many individuals and institutions. Donations in Saul’s memory may be made to Temple Israel of Boston or 2Life Communities. Funeral services are private.

Tova (Friedlander) Ginsberg, of Wilton Manors, Florida, at age 94, on March 28, 2021. Beloved wife of the late David Ginsberg. Loving mother of Lee Ginsberg, Wilton Manors, Fl and his husband Mark Winner, Wilton Manors, Fl. Dear sister of Dov Friedlander of Jerusalem, Israel.

Tova was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on April 17, 1926 and moved to Haifa, Israel as a child in the 1930s with her family to flee war torn Germany. In Israel she met her future husband, David, who was also a childhood neighbor and friend, they were married for almost 50 years before David passed away in 1998.

After marrying Tova and David moved from Israel to Buffalo, NY in 1956 where they both completed their master’s in education at The University of Buffalo. Ten years later they welcomed their son Lee to the family in April of 1966. In 1974 the family moved to Newton, MA.

In Newton Tova and David were both dedicated and talented Jewish Educators as well as vibrant participants in the local Jewish community. Tova retired from teaching in 2000 and spent the remainder of her life enjoying travel and spending time with her son.

Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Harvey Peters passed away peacefully on March 24, at the Care Dimensions Hospice Home in Lincoln, MA after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Frances, his son Joshua, his daughter Suzanne, his beloved granddaughter Eva Isadora, and her father Tony Hernandez and his sisters, Jane and her husband Jerry , Nanci  and his nieces and nephews.  He was the guiding force for his family, whom he loved above all, as well as for his many friends who relied on him for his calm, good-humored nature. As a trial attorney, he practiced law for many years, bringing the same integrity to his work which he did to all of his personal relationships. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten, by those who knew him.

Donations may be made in his name to St. Jude, to Melanoma research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center or at Massachusetts General Hospital, or to Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA.

Please click here to view a recording of the service.

Elizabeth Daly, of Weston, MA, passed away at age 88 on March 24, 2021 at her home. Elizabeth (known to family and friends as Betsey) was born in Springfield, MA and at age four moved with her family to Brookline, MA where she was raised. She graduated from Brookline High School in 1950. Elizabeth earned her bachelor’s degree at Sarah Lawrence College, majoring in French. She proceeded to Columbia University, where she earned a master’s degree in French Literature. Soon after graduating, Elizabeth found work in New York City as an editorial assistant for an encyclopedia publisher. Showing a flair for technical writing, she was soon elevated to Writer and Editor positions. Elizabeth married Julian Daly in 1962, and shortly afterward the couple moved to the Boston area, eventually settling in Weston, MA. Elizabeth enjoyed several hobbies. As a girl, Elizabeth adored horseback riding, and developed a lifelong affinity for animals and nature. She also loved classical music and was a skilled violinist. She played in numerous chamber music groups and amateur orchestras over many years. Elizabeth studied Romance languages, and was fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish. Over the years, Elizabeth and Julian enjoyed European vacations where Elizabeth would make use of her multilingualism. Later in life, Elizabeth rekindled her writing skills and wrote various articles for the Weston-Wayland Town Crier, including pieces promoting animal rights and urging responsible use of organic pesticides. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter Victoria, and her husband, Alan Schneiderman; daughter Joanna, and her husband, Jay Fitzgerald; grandsons, Samuel, Benjamin, and Zeb Fitzgerald; and her brother, Joel Katz. She was predeceased by her husband, Julian Daly; and her brother Moshe Katz. Elizabeth was laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery in Weston, where there was a private graveside service.

William Anthony Gamson died peacefully in his sleep on March 23, 2021 (10 Nissan 5781) in Brookline, MA at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife and partner of 65 years, Zelda Finkelstein Gamson; his sister Mary Edda Gamson of Oakland, CA; his daughter Jennifer and son-in-law Steve of Newton, MA; his son Joshua and son-in-law Richard of Oakland, MA; and grandchildren Gilad, Ari, Maya, Reba, and Madeleine. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bill was educated at Antioch College and the University of Michigan and taught at Harvard, University of Michigan, and Boston College. He and Zelda lived for many years on Martha’s Vineyard. Bill will be remembered for his distinguished career as a values-driven sociologist of social movements and media; the many influential books and articles he wrote; the simulation games he invented, including SIMSOC; his creation of a fantasy baseball league that became the seed for the fantasy sports industry; the generations of students he mentored; his passion for playing, fomenting social change, collaborating, and dancing; and his love for and pride in his family.

A recording of the funeral service can be found here.

Condolences may be sent to: Zelda Gamson, 1501 Beacon Street, Apt. 601, Brookline, Mass. 02446. Donations in his memory can be made to: ACLU of MA, 211 Congress Street, Boston MA, 02110; National Resources Defense Council, P.O. Box 1830, Merrifield, VA 22116; or Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104.

Altman, Frederick of Boston, MA passed away on March 22, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marcia (Garshick) Altman. Devoted father of Alyssa Rose Altman. Fred was born in Providence, RI, January 3, 1925.  He attended Classical High School in Providence.  Fred joined the US Army in March 1943 and served as a Staff Sergeant until December 1945.  He fought in five battles in WWII, starting in Normandy and spending time in France and Germany throughout his service.  In 1945, he was honorably discharged and came back to Rhode Island and set up a fruit store built upon his father’s years of peddling fruit with a horse and buggy.  In 1953, he left Providence for Boston to venture into a career in Marketing.  He built a national mail order zipper business before mail order was common practice in the industry. He then went back to Europe and lived in Amsterdam, Holland to build an international marketing business across 16 European countries. While traveling back and forth from Amsterdam and the US, he met his wife, Marcia and they married in 1966. Once married, he moved back to Boston and created the Gift Merchandise Mart catering to the Gift Industry in New England.  One of his greatest accomplishments was establishing the North East Trade Center in Woburn, MA.  He converted a 30-year-old Sylvania plant into an exhibition hall and merchandise mart. It was one of the first of its kind in the region. The following 20 years, he focused on finding opportunities across a variety of industries.  In the late seventies, he created the Unfinished Furniture Marketplace – this trade show served to organize fragmented manufacturers into a viable group.  He later moved on to the costume jewelry industry, organizing an export program for ten manufacturers that attracted over 800 retailers across Europe.  In the nineties, he created an Antique Center in New England with approximately 300 dealers.  After working on the Antique Center, he built a direct-to-consumer business in the US for an Italian spiral staircase company, Albini & Fontanot, leveraging Google in its early days.  After five years of trying, he finally sold the spiral staircases into Lowe’s and Home Depot.  His final effort was to help initiate a Green Trade Center in New England.

Fred had a robust career, fulfilling his dreams of international marketing and building businesses one step at a time.  To his family and friends, he is the master listener, storyteller and advice giver.  His 50-year marriage to Marcia was something special.  Meeting and marrying later in life, they never imagined they would have found each other and be married for 50 years.  They were partners in everything – both creative minds, Fred was more of the business creator and his wife Marcia, the financial expert.  Throughout their loving marriage, they worked together in business and always enjoyed dreaming big.  Fred was a devoted and wonderful father to their daughter, Alyssa. Throughout his life, he nurtured, mentored and supported any young person who was lucky enough to cross paths with him.

In addition to him being a devoted husband and wonderful father, Fred was a beloved uncle, great uncle and cousin to many. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Rose (Laventman) Altman, his two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Clinton Olink and Sarah and Robert Rose, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alfred and Shoshanah (Rothkopf) Garshick, his niece, Rhonda (Olink) Zammarelli, cousins Edward Landy and Irene Ronkin, and dear friends, Guy Gennelly and Shirley Radlo.

Due to current restrictions, funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s memory may be made to Feed America, c/o The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118 or to your favorite charitable organization.

Rina Beatrice (Saltman) Miller passed away on March 12, 2021 at age 99 at her home in Walpole surrounded by her family.

Bea was born in Franklin on March 7, 1922 to Isador and Anna Alpert Saltman, the youngest of four children, all who predeceased her.  Bea attended elementary school in Franklin and then the family moved to Brookline where Bea graduated from Brookline High School in 1939.  She attended Bishop Lee School of Dramatic Arts.

She married the love of her life, Joseph Arnold Miller, on November 15, 1942.  Joe was a Captain in the Army and they lived on several army bases in Southern states until Joe shipped out to China in 1944.  Bea was pregnant and returned to Brookline to live with her parents.  Their son, Larry, was born in September, 1944.

After the war, the family moved to Roxbury where their daughter Linda was born in June, 1950 and then they settled in South Brookline in 1951.  Bea and Joe later moved to Norwood and then to Walpole where they had lived for more than 30 years.

Bea was an active member of Temple Emeth in South Brookline where she served as Sisterhood Vice-President.  She was also active in Hadassah and in her children’s activities as both a Cub Scout Den mother and Brownie Troop leader.  Later in life she taught elocution and worked in real estate sales in Brookline for the Abrams Associates.  Bea and Joe both volunteered at Norwood Hospital.

Bea is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Laurence and Anne (Knopping) Miller of Little Rock, Arkansas, her daughter Linda G. Miller of Walpole, her grandchildren Robert and Amy (Weisbly) Miller of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, David Poritzky of New York City, Melissa (Dushman) and Greg Hayes of Norton and Adam Dushman of Quincy, and six great grandchildren: Jacob, David and Amanda Miller, Sophie Poritzky and Madison and Hailey Hayes.

She is also survived by special nephews and nieces Scott Green of Chestnut Hill, Lorie Green Kirkes of Alexandria, Virginia,  Debby Saltman Gershon of Chicago, Illinois and Sara and David Saltman of Medway.  She was predeceased by her husband of 77 years, Joseph Arnold Miller and her granddaughter, Audrey Miller Poritzky.

Funeral services were graveside on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 at Temple Emeth Memorial Park in West Roxbury, MA.

Shiva will not be observed due to the COVID pandemic.  Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Charles Cutler, age 72, of Framingham, MA  passed away on March 2, 2021.

Charles was talented, intelligent, friendly and a hard worker. After graduating from Pratt Institute with a degree in architecture, Charles worked in facility planning at Beth Israel Hospital, MIT, the City of Boston and the State of Massachusetts. He was an artistic person, who saw beauty and design in everything. Charles loved exploring the city and new places, whether in person or on travel channels.

Charles is survived by his loving parents, Isadore and Phyllis Cutler, sister Linda Landsberg and brother Stephen Cutler. Other surviving family members are Ben Landsberg and wife, Sadye Sagov, Sam Landsberg, Elana Beatus and husband Jesse Beatus, great nephew Myles Beatus and Bonnie Cutler. Charles was predeceased by his niece Arielle Landsberg. He was supported and loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Donations in Charles’ memory may be made to MetroWest Jewish Family Services, 475 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01702.

In life, Carl J. Shapiro found his strength in his love for family and in his passion for business, and with his success, he embraced a responsibility and a desire to help others less fortunate.

He passed away at his Boston home on  Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the age of 108.

He leaves a legacy that underscores his lifelong commitment to civic, educational, cultural and health care institutions in the communities of Boston, Massachusetts and Palm Beach, Florida where he resided.

Mr. Shapiro was born in Boston, MA on February 15, 1913.  He was the only son and the second of three children of Annie Skurnick and Aaron Shapiro, and devoted brother to the late Selma Shapiro and the late Eileen Kommit. His story mirrors the pages of a Horatio Alger novel. Mr. Shapiro left Boston University during the Depression to work for his father in the coat manufacturing business in Boston, MA.In 1939, Carl transformed it into the women’s dress company known as Kay Windsor (The Look You Love).

The years leading up to and including World War II proved difficult for Mr. Shapiro’s business because fabric was in short supply due to the needs of the country to manufacture uniforms and other war-related items. This period speaks to Mr. Shapiro’s resilience. With his captivating sense of humor and the capacity to approach life with a “glass half full” philosophy, he met life’s challenges with determination, optimism and infinite hard work. He nurtured the business and after the war, success returned as he expanded his manufacturing efforts into the cotton and wool knit arenas.  He became known as ‘the Cotton King’ for bringing inexpensive cotton dresses into every woman’s closet.  In 1971, at the age of 58,  he sold Kay Windsor to the Vanity Fair Corporation. He stayed with VFC for five more years.

Business was his pleasure, but his family was his love and always came first. Carl met his wife Ruth Gordon on a blind date in Nantasket Beach, MA. He convinced her to cancel plans with a rival beau, and married her in 1939.  They were married for 73 years until she passed away in 2012 at the age of 95. They had three daughters:  the late Rhonda (Zinner), Ellen (Jaffe) and Linda (Waintrup).

He brought the lessons he learned at work home to his family. He shared with his daughters the importance of education, hard work and the ability to distinguish what he referred to as “The majors from the minors” and told them that most of life’s challenges fall in the latter category.  Family, for Carl, was the cornerstone of his life. He wanted to be an example for his daughters and demonstrated by calling his parents every night, visiting weekly with his family in tow, attending to their financial, emotional and health–related needs.

He enjoyed teaching his daughters his values and emphasized the importance of helping others; what he had earned in business, he believed, should  be shared to help those in need.  When Mr. Shapiro stepped aside from his day to day business, he turned his attention to two of his favorite projects:  The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family Foundation and his investment strategy.

Mr. Shapiro was a savvy investor in the traditional aspects of the market, in stocks, bonds and commodities.  He achieved a great deal of success. But, it was the investment world that decades later, would open a heartbreaking chapter in his life.

Mr. Shapiro first met Bernard Madoff in the 1960’s.  Mr. Shapiro believed in entrepreneurship and wanted to help young Madoff start his investment business and watched as it flourished through the years. Carl was stunned, along with the rest of the world, when he first heard the news in December of 2008, about Mr. Madoff’s illegal activities.

Mr. Madoff had been a friend through the years and this admission was devastating to Mr. Shapiro.  However, even in the wake of the financial loss due to the Madoff scandal, Mr. Shapiro insisted that the Shapiro Family Foundation continue with its mission of supporting organizations in need.

Mr. and Mrs. Shapiro started their Family Foundation in 1961. In the early years, the groups that received donations were ones with whom they felt a close connection and had developed personal relationships.  One of the first major gifts went to Brandeis University, because of their close ties to the school.  Similar relationships inspired giving to most of Boston’s major medical institutions, the Children’s Museum of Boston, The U.S Holocaust Museum, Hebrew Senior Life and several cultural and health organizations in Palm Beach, The Kravis Center and The Norton Museum.  Mrs. Shapiro’s long-standing love of music and art provided the impetus for early gifts to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Museum of Fine Arts.

Today, the Foundation rests in the hands of the next generation of Shapiros.  Where once Mr. and Mrs. Shapiro sat around the kitchen table to decide where they would like their donations to go, now the family considers a more strategic approach in determining how best to allocate existing funds. While Carl particularly enjoyed working on large capital grants, he was also committed to supporting a wide range of community-based non-profits. In the past ten years, the Foundation has made about $10 million to 149 organizations community-based organizations in such areas as disability inclusion, youth arts and empowerment.

Through the years Carl was a hands-on partner with all the organizations he supported, and he never hesitated to offer his opinion which was accompanied by his exceptionally high standards. Carl was known for poring over architectural plans, participating in many ‘hard-hat’ visits, consulting with the groups who would occupy a building, and making innumerable suggestions to improve the project.  He would say that no detail is insignificant, from the size of the patient rooms to the art on the walls, which he believed strongly was good for patient morale.

His family says it was never just the building that interested him; instead it was the way a structure could further enhance the mission of an organization. When Mr. Shapiro decided to fund the Science Center at Brandeis, he did so because he believed the only way to attract and retain top scientists and students was to help provide the most state-of-the-art facility.

His late daughter, Ronny, once asked him what he thought about his name prominently displayed on several public buildings in Boston.  Mr. Shapiro replied, “It’s not for me; it’s for the family.  Years from now when mother and I are not here, I want our grandchildren and future generations of our family to have a sense of pride in knowing that we cared about our community and helped where we could.”

While Mr. Shapiro may be known for supporting several large brick and mortar projects, he also held a steadfast commitment to and felt an affinity with those who struggle with a disability. While he took interest in all the Foundation’s initiatives, the ones that address the various technological and educational needs of the disabled held a special place for him. He wanted to support those groups that struggled to have a voice in the world and the people he feared would fall through the cracks.

While a generous philanthropist at his core, his heart belonged to his family.  He was a beloved husband and cherished father, grandfather to seven, great-grandfather to ten and trusted friend.  His life is a testament to the philosophy that family comes first.  His children and grandchildren would call or arrive on his doorstep from all over the world to consult him, report good news or bad and ask advice.

He was a man who was known for giving so much to so many and for a generosity that knew few bounds.  He also had an endless curiosity about others.  Family members relish in telling stories about going to dinner and by the end of the meal, Mr. Shapiro would know the life history and future plans of the restaurant staff.

Carl was a champion of the underdog.  He cared for the person who overcame adversity; the person who understood life’s struggles and who could persevere despite great odds. His late daughter, Ronny, recalled her father through words from the Book of Luke “Those to whom much is given, much is expected”.  He lived his life according to that mandate and taught his family to do the same. Ronny always said “My sisters and I are infinitely proud to be his daughters.”

He is survived by his daughters Ellen S Jaffe (Robert) of Palm Beach, Linda S Waintrup (Daniel) of Brookline;  his son in-law  Michael Zinner;  his grandchildren Jennifer Herman (Mark), Jonathan Segal, Steven Jaffe (Jenna), Michael Jaffe, Andrew Jaffe (Allyson), Samantha Hanman(Jonathan), Kimberly Strauss; and his great-grandchildren Ashley, Zachary, Alexandra Herman; Rebekah, Oliver, Bowie, Seneca, Archer Jaffe; Penelope and Eloise Hanman.

Due to the pandemic, funeral services for Mr. Shapiro will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Brandeis University (Institutional Advancement Division; 415 South Street, MS126, Waltham, MA 02453) or to Brigham & Women’s Hospital (Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02116).

“The most important thing I can teach you about voice acting is…to have a good time. People who enjoy what they do are often successful, whereas people who try to be successful do not have a good time.” That was the first thing Wren Ross taught a new class or private student.

Wren Ross, 67, passed away peacefully from metastatic breast cancer on March 4, 2021 survived by her beloved wife, soulmate, and partner of 27 years, Daena Giardella as well as hundreds of students whose lives were changed by her insightful teaching. Wren was a teacher who brought out the strength of each person and many of her students went on to enjoy fulfilling careers in acting and communication.

Wren’s life was inspired by creativity. She was a singer, actor, teacher and writer. Wren studied voice and acting at Boston University and then went on to forge a successful career as a commercial actor and voice artist. She’s recorded hundreds of commercials, documentaries, training videos as well as special exhibits in many museums. Her voice is heard at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the Senate as well as the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

Wren auditioned for the Boston University music department and received a personal letter of acceptance and a scholarship the next day. She got her BFA and went on to perform many outstanding roles across New England. She also founded a theater company called “The Muse” which performed the literature and non-fiction of women writers at theatres, prisons, senior centers and libraries.

Wren did research into the music of the camps and ghettos during the Holocaust. She felt that the songs and stories she performed in Yiddish kept the voices alive. She sang the program for many audiences including survivor groups.

An avid knitter, Wren designed garments for many major yarn companies and her beautiful work was published in popular Yarn magazines. She created a CD of song parodies about the trials and triumphs of knitting that she called “Wren’s Greatest Knits,” which became so popular she was invited to sing the songs in a show she called “Singing With Every Fiber” for yarn festivals and gatherings across the country.

Daena introduced Wren to the beauty of the red rocks and big blue sky of the Southwest, and it changed her forever. They journeyed together through the Canyonlands of Utah and Wren was most at home in Taos, New Mexico. Wren resonated deeply with what the painter Georgia O’Keefe said about New Mexico when she first visited: “I loved it immediately. From then on, I was always on my way back.”

Wren and her beloved wife and partner Daena Giardella co- authored a book about the creative process called “Changing Patterns: Discovering the Fabric of Your Creativity,” which was published by Hay House.

Wren wanted to leave you with a line from a favorite Mary Oliver poem “When Death Comes:”

When it’s over, I want to say all my life

I was a bride married to amazement

 I was a bridegroom taking the world into my arms.

When it’s over, I don’t want to wonder If I have made of my life something particular, and real. 

I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. 

I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private Memorial Offering via Zoom will be held. After all the social distancing restrictions are lifted, we hope to schedule an in-person celebration of Wren’s life.

In lieu of flowers, Ms. Ross has requested donations in her honor be made to ICIC, an organization that drives inclusive economic prosperity (http://bit.ly/wrenrossmemorial) and Howard University in support of student scholarships (https://giving.howard.edu/givenow) to fulfill her wish for “tikkun olam one at a time,” which translates to “repairing the world one at a time.” Please include “In memory of Wren Ross” in the comment section.

Yaffe, Phyllis (Taymore) age 77, of Dedham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 4, 2021.  Phyllis was the beloved daughter of the late Dorothy and Maynard Taymore.  She was predeceased by her sister and brothers-in-law Roberta (Bobbi) and Edward Lander and Roger Fox and survived by her sister Susan.  She is also survived by her husband of many years and best friend Warren Yaffe of Maynard.  Phyllis was adored by her three children and their families including Alisa Bolton and her fiancé Steven Arboch of Ashland; Esta and Jeff Singer of Holden, and Michael and Leslyn Yaffe of South Orange, NJ.  She was a devoted grandmother to Megan, Ashley, Lila, Toby and Marc.  She was aunt Phyl to many, including Scott, Caryn, Steven, Heidi, David and their families.

Other dear loved ones include the late Paul Trowbridge, Oscar Obrego as well as Buchi and Mercy Agbakwue and their sons Super and Josh.  They have cared for each other as family members.

Phyllis grew up in Brookline and raised her family in Needham.  She always welcomed friends into her life, home and heart.  She loved spending time together with family and friends creating lifelong treasured memories.

A private family funeral will be held graveside Sunday March 7th at 4:00pm and will be livestreamed for friends and family. A link to see the service can be found here.

A celebration of her life will be held up the country over the summer.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Buddy Dog Humane Society Inc. in Phyllis’ memory.  Please share a warm memory with a loved one and enjoy a treat in Phyllis’ honor.

Sumner Geller, of Wellesley, Massachusetts peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.

Sumner was the beloved husband of Carol (Niss) Geller and loving father to Lisa Geller of Bath, Maine and Tracey (Geller) and her husband Jay Greenberg of Ashland, Massachusetts.  He was the proud “papa” of Rachel and Adam Greenberg of Ashland, Massachusetts.  He was the brother of the late Thelma (Geller) and her husband Burton Rubenstein and Albert and his wife Rosalyn Geller, and brother-in-law of Stephen and Roberta (Bobbi) Niss.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Sumner was born on November 15, 1932 in Waltham, Massachusetts to the late Louis and Dora (Goodman) Geller.  His family adored hearing his stories of growing up in West Newton, Massachusetts and working at his father’s meat market on Prospect Street in Waltham.  He loved his family, his friends who were like family, his grand-dog Sadie, history, politics, his breakfast club at Captain Marden in Wellesley, and all Boston sports teams.

Services will be private.  Donations in his memory may be made to the hospice organization Good Shepherd Community Care, 160 Wells Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts 02459.

Alan Miller, of Weymouth, MA, passed away March 1, 2021. Dear son of the late Myer and Leah (Geron) Miller. Graveside service at Stepiner Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.

Marvin Allan Covitz- of Marlboro, MA, on February  27,2021. Beloved son of the late David and Ruth E. Covitz.

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Dr. Robert K. Rosenthal

Devoted and respected physician at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Of Brookline, Lenox and Sarasota, FL, on February 25, 2021.Beloved husband of Esther (Zamore) Rosenthal. Devoted father of Geoffrey and his wife Lucy Guo, Emily Moses and her husband Eric, Jocelyn Rosenthal and her husband Steven Richardson. Dear grandfather of Lia and Jeremy Moses. Dear brother of Leonard J. Rosenthal and his wife Nancy. He was a proud and grateful graduate and supporter of Tufts University School of Medicine.

After completing his training at New York City’s The Hospital for Special Surgery in pediatric orthopedic surgery, he returned to Boston to begin a very gratifying professional career that spanned 45 years at Boston Children’s Hospital where he specialized in treating patients with cerebral palsy and other special needs conditions.  During that time he took care of thousands of children and their families, many from other countries, and was able to follow and help these patients for decades into their young adulthoods.  In his capacity as a member of Harvard Medical School, he helped train hundreds of students, interns, residents and Fellows which gave him great satisfaction in watching the development of future physicians, some of whom eventually joined him at Children’s.

He belonged to the main orthopedic and pediatric orthopedic Associations but his primary affiliation was with the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine where he served as Chair of several committees, Treasurer, Vice President and President. Following his term as President he remained active as a member of the Past Presidents group.

As a 40-plus year member of Temple Israel, he served on several committees and was active in the Brotherhood.  During the time he was President, the Brotherhood helped launch the Passport to Israel program.

His personal interests and activities were gardening and all aspects of investing.   His passion for the companies he invested in was obvious to all who knew him.  He was always ready to share what he knew and felt would be helpful to others.   Together with his wife, Esther, the most cherished interests and activities centered on the arts, especially music and theater.   Over the years, he served several terms on the Board of the Celebrity Series of Boston.  Summers in the Berkshires offered opportunities to be active in support of Tanglewood and Shakespeare & Company.  For the last 10 years he served on the Board of Barrington Stage Company where he dedicated much time, enthusiasm and other support.

While all his many professional and personal achievements were important, at the top of the list was his family.  He loved and was so proud of his children and the wonderful people they are.  He loved his children-in-law as they came into the family as well as two extraordinary grandchildren with whom he has created many good memories.  The family shares all the years of common experiences that will give us enduring memories of him.

During their 60 years of marriage, he and Esther have made so many wonderful friends, many over more than a half-century, some more recent.   His family is grateful and appreciative for these friendships and all the love and support received during his last difficult weeks.

Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Tufts School of  Medicine,136 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02111 or Sarasota Memorial Hospital,1700 E. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239.

KNOFF-Max, 95, of Sharon, MA. passed peacefully in his sleep on February 21, 2021.

Beloved husband of the late Bertha “Terry” (Shapiro) Knoff. Loving father of Ellen Kawadler and husband Arnold Kawadler of Sharon, MA; Howard Knoff and wife Julianna Fawcett of Little Rock, Arkansas; Josef Knoff and wife Judy Knoff of Enosburg Falls, VT; Deborah Arsenault and husband Gary Arsenault Sr. of Westminster, MA.

Proud grandfather of Jaeson Kawadler and Matthew Kawadler; Jesse Knoff and David Knoff; Kristen Knoff, Ben Knoff, and Kaitlin Knoff; Carson Riley, Shaina Riley, and Joelle Riley and step grandchildren Sara Demianenko, Adam Gleason and Kendra King.

Esteemed great-grandfather of Mason Kawadler and Dennison Kawadler; and Estelle Knoff.

Loving brother of the late Lillian Annis (and husband Morris), Leo Knoff (and wife Helen), and Milton Knoff (and wife Rowena).

He was born in Boston on March 13, 1925 to Rebecca and Charles Knoff of Allston. A first generation American and graduate of the Boston Latin School, Max was a United States Navy Veteran having served his country for two tours of duty during World War II and the Korean War. He spoke fondly of his time in the service as a Dental Assistant stationed in Washington, DC and Newport, RI. He even played on their very successful softball team with Stan Musial–famous St. Louis Cardinal ballplayer.

He met his beloved partner of sixty years, the late Bertha “Terry” (Shapiro) Knoff, while she was in nursing school.   Because marriage was not allowed while in school, they eloped to NH where they married in September of 1947. A formal wedding occurred later on February 13, 1949.

Working in the shoe manufacturing business as a Superintendent in charge of numerous factories across Eastern Massachusetts, he spent most of his career at Marlboro Footwear before becoming a Manufacturing Consultant for many years in China for Brown Shoe and Reebok.

Max raised his family in Newton, MA and later in Framingham, MA. He personified a strong work ethic making a career in the shoe industry. Max welcomed his children to spend time on school breaks and work in the shoe factory in Marlboro, while he instilled the value of higher education. Max had a special gift where he understood that to manage a work force, you simply needed to show respect to others and not ask others to do anything that you would not be willing to do. This ideology of never putting yourself above others won him respect and admiration amongst coworkers and furthered his career overseas to China where he continued to be a tremendous leader demonstrating that a caring heart can overcome any language barrier.

Max loved his time living in Taiwan and working in China, as well as a special trip that he took with Terry to London, Paris, and Rome in the Winter of 1972. He was a self-taught genius in house construction and renovation. And he enjoyed his summers “puttering around” numerous summer camps in Maine and New Hampshire that his children attended while growing up—compliments of Terry who was the Camp Nurse.

Outside of work, Max loved animals and had several beloved pets of all kinds including ducks, chickens, rabbits, cats, dogs, and a raccoon. He loved the Boston Red Sox whom he followed faithfully and also enjoyed opera especially Pavarotti, and the Three Tenors and listening to the symphony.

Max was a trusted brother, respected father, and loving grandfather and great-grandfather who was quick to playfully tease them on one hand, while equally quick to encourage and support their educations on the other.

Services will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.

Dr. Gerald E. Schumacher, 83, of Wellesley, died on February 20, 2021,  after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Known fondly to all as Jerry, Schumacher is survived by his wife of 54 years, Florence Steinberg Schumacher, and his children: Paul Schumacher, Winter Bonnin and her husband John, David Schumacher, his late son Evan Schumacher’s wife Suzanne Schumacher; grandchildren Jamie, Luke, Jake, Sari, and Sophie Schumacher, Alex and Zack Bonnin, Jeremy Snider and his wife Katie; and two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Ethan Snider. He is also survived by his brother, Larry Schumacher, several nephews and a large extended family.

A giant in the field of pharmacy education, Schumacher was a distinguished professor at Northeastern University for more than 30 years, including serving as Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Allied Health. He was a trailblazer in pharmacy education, authoring a textbook, numerous book chapters, and hundreds of scholarly articles and clinical presentations. An annual award in his name is given to a professor at Northeastern showing significant contributions to the field.  He is remembered for his tireless scholarship and teaching, as well as his trademark understated wit and kind nature.

Jerry Schumacher was born on May 24, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the older son of Alex and Frances Schumacher. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Lincoln, Nebraska, where his father owned a drugstore. He spent many hours in the store, developing at an early age a lifelong interest in the field of pharmacy. As a teenager, Schumacher’s family relocated to Los Angeles. There he developed a passion for music, a talent he nurtured over the years to become a professional jazz saxophone and clarinet player.

Dr. Schumacher attended the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California where he graduated from the School of Pharmacy with a PharmD.  In college, the multi-talented Schumacher studied hard, played in the USC marching band, and supported himself playing jazz gigs and ghostwriting stories for published authors. After he graduated, he worked in the UCLA pharmacy, rising to senior manufacturing pharmacist. It was here that he met Florence Steinberg, a UCLA sophomore. They were married in 1966.

That same year, Schumacher accepted a teaching position at the University of Toledo, beginning an outstanding academic career. During this time, Schumacher’s prodigious capacity for scholarship and hard work was on full display. In addition to his full-time teaching responsibilities, Schumacher pursued his Ph.D. from Wayne State University, commuting 75 miles each way—all while starting a family. In 1969, son, Evan was born, followed by David in 1971. Jerry also had two children, Paul and Winter, from a prior marriage to Marti Stark Thompson.

In 1972,  Jerry achieved his doctorate from Wayne State University School of Pharmacy, and the college immediately offered him a professorship. By 1976, he was promoted to Deputy Dean of the college. By this point, Schumacher was establishing a reputation as a trailblazer in the field of clinical pharmacy. Schumacher believed passionately that pharmacists should not merely fill prescriptions, but they should also serve as active members of a patient’s clinical team, assisting patients by helping physicians choosing the most effective medication for their ailments.

In 1978, Northeastern University recruited Dr. Schumacher to Boston to serve as Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Allied Health. Jerry taught at Northeastern for 30 years, retiring in 2008 as professor emeritus. He educated thousands of pharmacists and produced an impressive body of scholarship. Schumacher authored a textbook, “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring,” in addition to hundreds of book chapters, peer-reviewed articles and clinical presentations.

Among his many awards and honors, Jerry was elected as the president of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). Along with his longtime colleague Judith Barr, he established the National Education and Research Center for Outcome Assessment in Health Care at Northeastern. His contributions to the field of  pharmacy were widely recognized over the years, receiving numerous awards, including the honor of distinguished alumnus from both USC and Wayne State. In perhaps his crowning achievement, in 1999 he was recognized by AACP for Outstanding Achievement and Contributions to Pharmaceutical Education. Notwithstanding this recognition, Schumacher always derived the greatest professional satisfaction from teaching. He taught a full course load during his entire tenure at Northeastern, and he believed in challenging his students—always with a dose of humor. In the words of a colleague:

“If I were to identify one word that best typifies Jerry Schumacher, it has to be the word excellence. He sets the highest standards for himself in everything he does. You can guarantee that if he is asked to speak on some subject in his field or on a topic of which he knows little about, he is going to thoroughly research that area and give you the best synopsis on the issue in that field that you’ve ever heard.”

The Schumachers and their beloved lab, Tippy, lived in Needham for 30 years before Jerry and his wife moved to Wellesley in 2008.

In 2007, at age 70, Jerry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. While his condition was manageable at first, it hastened his retirement from Northeastern. He spent his remaining 13 years with his beloved wife Florence and their extended family. He was a rabid sports fan, cheering on his beloved Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Northeastern Huskies, USC Trojans, and Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was also a lifelong aficionado of jazz, art, and enjoyed reading mysteries. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, such as watching his grandson Jamie’s baseball games and Luke’s theatrical performances. Schumacher had a special bond with his son, Evan, who died at age 46 from cholangiocarcinoma five years ago.

Gerald Schumacher is remembered as a Renaissance man who left a tremendous legacy in the field of pharmacy education where he devoted his many talents during a prestigious career.

Due to the pandemic, the funeral service will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jerry’s name may be made to: The Gerald Schumacher Pharmacy Faculty Award Fund, Development Office,   Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

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Leonard “Lenny” Brunswick, age 66, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Kaplan Hospice Home from melanoma. Lenny is the dear son of Arlyne Brunswick and the late Sumner Brunswick. He is survived by his sisters Sharon Logan and her husband Rich, of Acton, MA, and Wendy Shulman and her husband Bill, of Needham, MA. He also leaves his nieces Stephanie, Susannah, Sophie, and nephew Simon.

Lenny, born with developmental disabilities and challenged by low vision, was a computer “geek”. He overcame so many obstacles as he rose to a job of responsibility as a computer “tech” with the U.S. Bankruptcy court in Boston where he proudly served for more than 13 years. Respected by his co-workers, Lenny retired after a severe stroke more than a decade ago left him partially paralyzed. Following months of rehabilitation, Lenny was able to gain back his independence moving to an apartment in Brookline where he enjoyed spending time on his computers, listening to music, exercising and going out for meals in the neighborhood with family.

Fiercely independent, proud and self-assured, Lenny spoke his mind freely to anyone and everyone.

His best times were in the summer, enjoying boating as a child and in later years spending summers with his family in Moultonborough, NH, where he would enjoy long drives through the area with one of the family dogs snuggled beside him.

One-of-a-kind personality, Lenny will be missed.

The funeral and Shiva will be private.

Donations in his memory may be made to the MSPCA.

Devorah Steinberg, 56, of West Roxbury, MA was a healer, a dancer, a giver, a mother, and a connector. Generous to a fault, she extended herself with kindness to her son, family, friends, and clients in her Jamaica Plain therapy and coaching practice. She died on February 18, 2021, from complications of scleroderma. 

A native of Spring Valley, NY, she made the Boston area her home for her entire adult life. She was thrilled when she became pregnant with her son Joshua, and gave her heart and soul as a single mom for fifteen years. She often called Josh “Little Buddha,” and said he was her favorite person on earth, completely separate from being her child.

In addition to her son Josh, Devorah leaves behind her mother Harriet Gerstenfeld of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, father Alan Steinberg and step-mother, Madelyn Steinberg of Hallandale Beach, FL,  brother Keith Steinberg of Washington, DC, her dear friend Steve Gordon of Newton, MA, as well as her beloved son’s father, Bryant Kaplan, who are working together to ensure that Devorah’s wishes for her son are fulfilled. She was predeceased by her stepfather, Jack Gerstenfeld.

Devorah graduated from the University of Vermont in 1986, and the Simmons School of Social Work in 1991. A few years after completing her social work degree, she launched her private psychotherapy practice, where she transformed her clients’ lives for 25 years with insight, patience, and profound empathy. She was a constant learner with a passion for body/mind connection, including completing training in spiritual integrative hypnotherapy, body-based trauma treatment, spiritual counseling, meditation, and divorce mediation, and became a certified yoga instructor at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Stockbridge.

Devorah cultivated an enduring network of women friends who sustained, fed, and cherished her during her battle with scleroderma. She was a deeply spiritual person who, over the years, belonged to Temple Israel, Temple Beth Zion, and most recently, Temple Shalom in Newton. She was an explorer of many faith traditions and alternative healing practices.

Devorah embraced life fully. She travelled the world, including recent trips to Iceland, Israel, and Costa Rica. She was a tenacious and accomplished athlete, completing triathlons and other ambitious hiking and biking expeditions. She loved swimming in any body of water, most recently at the Hyde Park YMCA pool, and attended New England Dance Camp each summer for decades, where she danced with abandon. She was a Beatles lover, a practitioner of gratitude, and an open-hearted hostess who found tremendous joy in producing vats of delicious homemade lentil soup to feed all who gathered in her warmth.

Devorah’s legacy is a voice of unconditional love that will continue to speak in the hearts and minds of all who knew her.

Donations in Devorah’s name may be made to the Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.

a link to be view the recording of the funeral service can be found here

Esther Finn-Of Framingham, on February 18, 2021. Devoted mother of Matthew Finn and his wife Jennifer, and the late Amy Finn. Dear grandmother of Alex and Jason. Private graveside services on Sunday at 3:00 pm.

Livestream on Sunday February 21, 2021 at  3:00 pm

To watch the funeral service recording, please click here

Richard Glick – of Boston’s South End, owner of Glick’s Flower Shop, suddenly on February 16, 2021. Beloved son of the late Irving and Lillian Glick. Devoted father of Bonnie Mitchell and Alex Hanson. Dear brother of Susan Everts and her husband Dr. Erich Everts of Newtown, PA. Dear uncle of Jennifer Gelman and Matthew Everts. Services will be private.

Richard’s Funeral will be on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 9:45 AM

A recording of  the funeral service can be found here

Eleanor “Ellie” Shamitz of Brookline, formerly of Sharon, age 95, on February 16, 2021. Daughter of the late Abraham and Ruth (Sternburg) Brody. Beloved wife of the late Theodore “ Teddy” Shamitz. Cherished father of Stephen and Lynda Shamitz, David and Diane Shamitz, Gerald and Isabel Shamitz, and Beth Shamitz. Grandmother of Robert Shamitz, Jennifer and Andrew Weissinger, Tamara and Daniel Hudson. Great-grandmother of Alex, Caleb, Eli, Tyler, Jennie, and Violet. Dear sister of Shirley Richmond and her partner Norton Rosenberg, and the late Irene Sherman and Richard Brody. Sister-in-law of Pauline Brody. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Ellie and Ted were among the original founding families of Temple Sinai of Sharon, MA. Ellie was extremely active in all aspects of temple life. She was president of the temple sisterhood and the temple’s first female president. She was also a lifetime member of Hadassah and Brandeis.

Services were private. The family will be holding a memorial service at Temple Sinai, at a date to be named later.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ellie’s memory may be made to Temple Sinai, Rabbi’s discretionary fund, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067 or Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Berger, David S., of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away February 15, 2021. David was the beloved husband of Barbara (Goldberg) Berger for 65 years.  They were never apart from each other. He was the devoted father of his son, Steven Berger and his wife Cherie, his daughter, Ilene Wigetman and her partner Michael Feinman, and his son, Cary Berger and his wife Melissa. David was the cherished grandfather of Jamie, Ashley, Dustin, Russell, Adam, Lisa, Griffin and Brooke.  He was the proud great-grandfather of Ivy, Sophie, Scott, Jake, Blake and Adrian. He adored them all.

Services are private.

Donations in David’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Ann Gordon Steinberg, of Somerville, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, of mesothelioma, at the age of 79. Born Margaret Ann Gordon, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donald and Celeste Gordon, she grew up in Waynesboro, Virginia, with her parents and her younger siblings, Mary and Don. She attended Smith College, graduating in 1963, and completed a master of arts and teaching at the Harvard Graduate School of Education the following year. The first part of her career in education included establishing and running language laboratories at Salem State Teachers College and Southern Connecticut Teachers College.

Ann married Robert Stephen Steinberg in 1965. They had two children, Benjamin Rush and Sarah Elizabeth; being Ben and Sarah’s mother was a joy to her all her life. The family moved from New Haven to Fort Sill, Oklahoma and then to Newton, following Bob’s medical career. In Newton, Ann converted to Judaism. An enthusiastic cook all her life, she was particularly known for her roast chicken, matzo ball soup, and especially challah.

Ann and Bob separated in 1978. She then went to Radcliffe where she got a certificate in landscape design. She and a business partner practiced residential landscape design for eight years, honing her natural and keen sense of aesthetics.

In 1987, she started working in the development office of The Park School in Brookline. Five years later, she found her true calling, in teaching, with the third grade. Five years after that, she changed to fourth grade, where she taught for another seven years. After a brief attempt at retirement, she began teaching at the Shady Hill School in Cambridge as a tutor, where she worked for eleven years. She is remembered fondly by many students, parents, and colleagues.

Ann was a gifted gardener, most recently growing vegetables and flowers in the garden she laid out in the back yard of the triple-decker she shared with her son and his wife, Darla. She was a member of the Somerville Garden Club, serving as the vice president for several years.

Her garden was one of the subjects of her photography, along with friends, travels, and nature. She made some of her pictures into cards and sold them, but never let entrepreneurial success spoil her fun.

Ann was an avid reader, most recently discovering the writers Elizabeth Bowen, Magda Szabó, and Penelope Fitzgerald, whose work she commends to your attention.

She had many friends, and was a superb friend. Not long before the end of her life, she helped two of her dear friends, Trish Hogan and Nancy Faulkner, at the ends of theirs.

In addition to all her friends, Ann leaves her son Benjamin and his wife Darla Ann White, her daughter Sarah, her sister Mary Gordon Neff, her brother Donald Alexander Gordon and his wife Mary Joan, and Don’s children Christopher, Ryan, Taylor, and Casey Rose.

Burial and shiva will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Heifer International, Greater Somerville Homeless Coalition, or the charity of your choice.

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry S. Rosen of Newton, Massachusetts mourns the loss of their husband, father, brother, and ‘Poppy’, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Sharman Rosoff Rosen, his children, Steven and Lauren Rosen, Mark and Jennifer Rosen, and Leslie and Jason Silberman, and his eight grandchildren, Dylan, Sloane, Ryder, Jack, Bella, Brett, Carly and Chase. He also leaves behind his siblings, Ronald and Fern Rosen, Barbara and Richard Bernstein, Ronald Rosoff, and Sheryl and Ronald Klein, along with many nieces and nephews. Larry was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on January 4, 1948. He was the founding partner of Rosen & Associates, LLP in Westborough Massachusetts as well as a founding member of the Academy of Dental CPAs (ADCPA). His passion and love for his family, and for his work family, leaves an incredible hole in the hearts of so many. As a premier expert in the world of dental accounting, Larry valued and championed tirelessly for his clients, and was a trusted and treasured advisor to so many. Larry was known for his warm personality, sense of humor, humble approach, and love for the people around him. Funeral services will be held privately at graveside. Donations may be made to the Martin P. Solomon Scholars Program at http://www.solomonscholars.org or  The BIDMC Parkinson’s Wellness Works Program, 330 Brookline Ave., Brookline, MA 02115, designated to The Wellness Works Program.

Earl Stanley Rose, of Waltham, MA passed away February 11, 2021. Loving Brother to Helene Rose, of Denver, CO, Uncle to Melissa Nemitz of Denver, CO, and Great-Uncle to Abigail and Carter Nemitz. Loving Son to the late Allen and Irene Rose, of Newton, MA. Earl was a troubled man with a huge heart, and will be missed by all those who knew him. Services to be private. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Fl., Boston, MA 02110.

Joanne (Corkery) McEachern-of Newton and Tewksbury, passed on February 10, 2021.Beloved wife of the late John (Jack) McEachern. Devoted mother of Bonnie Durlin and her husband Cliff and Donna Farrell and her husband Christopher. Dear grandmother of Matthew McEachern and Katherine Durlin. Loving sister of Albert Corkery Jr. (deceased), and wife Peggy, John Corkery (deceased), Philip Corkery and wife Joan, Mary Arone (deceased) and husband John, Daniel Corkery and wife Patricia, Lenore Belodeau and husband James, Jeanne Basile and husband Richard, and Catherine Tebo. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and grandnieces, grandnephews and great-grand nieces and nephew. A memorial service will be held in the spring.

Chason, June D. (Wilner) of Wellesley, MA, passed away on February 10, 2021. Beloved mother of Susan Hope and her husband Mark,  Martha Chason-Sokol and her husband Jerry, Mark Chason, Cynthia Cohen and her husband Andrew, and the late Andrew Chason. Proud grandmother of Rachel, Ilana, Ben, Shaul Rick, Genevieve, Joshua, Sarah, Meirit, and Racheli. Loving sister of Stanley Wilner and his wife Phyllis. Born in Haverhill, MA, June was a graduate of Simmons College, Boston, MA. She volunteered at hospitals and schools all the while being a beloved mother to her children. Later in life she became a successful Real Estate Agent. June’s passions were dance and exercise.  She frequently attended dances, participated in Ballet lessons, Zumba classes, and other cardio classes, sometimes up to 4 hours per day! Even in her 60’s June prepared for, and participated in several Triathlons. Family was most important to her and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Private graveside service at Beth Abraham Cemetery, Auburn, ME. In lieu of flowers, donations in June’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, ME Chapter, 383 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. A link to donate online can be found here.

David Marshall Romsey, 82, of Randolph, formerly of Stoughton and Malden, passed away on February 8, 2021 at the Seasons Hospice Milton Inpatient Center in Milton, MA.  Devoted and loving brother of Roberta “Bobbie” (Romsey) Bloom, of Randolph; dear uncle of Michael and Linda Bloom of Framingham and Elayne and Douglas Fodeman of Marblehead; and great uncle of Amy Bloom of Framingham, Ari Fodeman of Decatur Georgia, and Lauren and Thomas Dvorak of Essex Junction Vermont.

David was the son of Samuel Romsey and Esther (Levine) Romsey. Born in Malden, he enjoyed spending times with his first cousins, working at the gas station in Everett that was owned and operated by his father and Uncle Myer Itzkowitz, and working as a soda jerk at Malden’s Thur Drug Store.  It was here that he learned to work hard, serving the public, talking with people, and being helpful and kind.  These traits stayed with him his entire life as he was always there to help his family, as well as Temple Beth Am’s Bingo program in Randolph.  After graduating from Malden High School David went on to the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. After MCP, David joined the Air Force Reserves, after which he started his career as the proud owner of Capitol Pharmacy in Peabody, and later worked for a number of private drugstores in the Mission Hill area of Boston and in Quincy.

In later years, David found great success with the Massachusetts State Lottery and would share his winnings with his sister Bobbie. He was particularly fond of his nieces and nephews with whom he shared his pun humor, the need for this world to be kind and courteous, submarine sandwiches, and lottery tickets.  Plus, he loved to wear his caps and suspenders!

A private burial service will take place at Sharon Memorial Park.  Shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple B’Nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021, or Seasons Hospice Milton Inpatient Center, 597 Randolph Ave., Milton MA 02186, or MGH Development Office, Attn: Christina Ferraiolo, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114, or Simon C. Fireman Community, 640 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Levin, Norman, of Chelsea, and Malden, MA, on February 7, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Betsy Levin. Devoted father of Alan Levin and his wife Kelly. Dear brother of Arnie Levin of CA. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Chelsea Soldier’s Home, 91 Crest Ave., Chelsea, MA 02150.

KLINE, Gloria Haywood (Zeitler), 94, of Stuart, FL, formerly of Hyannis, MA, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Kline. Loving mother of Stephen Zeitler (Caren), Robin Santarlasci (Vincent), Sheryl Zeitler, Jeff Zeitler, Cynthia Kline, and Louis Kline (Deborah). Loving stepmother of Linda Davidson (Herb) and Jonathan Kline. Cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 7, and  several nieces and nephews. Loving sister of Eunice Bishop and the late Hilda Alperin.

Graveside services will be private.  A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.

Alan Greenstein was born and raised in Chelsea, MA. He lived in Mashpee, and in southern California. He passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 84. He  graduated  Chelsea High School in 1953 and  Mass College of Pharmacy in 1957. He was a pharmacist for many years and worked into his eighties.  During his retirement he volunteered at the local hospital. He was a devoted husband of the late Bette for almost twenty-one years. He is survived by his daughter Amy Rothstein and stepdaughter, Laurel Hauser and her husband John, twin brother Erwin Greenstein and his wife, Marsha. He is survived by his grandchildren, Shayna Rothstein, John Hauser, Alexandra Kruip, Chase Hauser and Morgan Johnson. Also survived by his nephews, Gary and Ira Greenstein, their wives Deborah and Amy, and many cousins, great-nieces and a great- nephew.

In his younger days, Alan enjoyed playing baseball. Since his teen years, he was an avid swimmer, spending many summers in Winthrop and Nantasket Beach. Alan’s favorite sport was golf, whether on the east or west coast, and he played at some of the best courses. He was a very involved member of the Masons. Over the years he and his wife loved to travel, spend time with friends, watch tennis matches, and were involved in many charity events.

His laugh and fun-loving personality will be missed by so many family members and lifetime friends.

Funeral service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to the Greater Boston Food Bank, or the MSPCA, Boston, MA.

Cutler, Lucille “Lucy” H. of Brockton, 82, passed away peacefully having been surrounded by her loved ones in her last hours.  Lucille was married to the late Edward Label Cutler for 51 years.  She is surved by her 3 children, son Philip Cutler and his wife Karen Cutler of Stoughton, daughter Lisa (Cutler) Graff and her husband Michael Graff of North Easton, and son Michael Cutler and his wife Gretchen Cutler of Brockton.  Lucille leaves 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Lucille will be remembered for her beautiful smile and warm loving nature.

May she rest in peace.

Burial will be private.

Donations in her name may be made to the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts 1300 w Elm St. ext., Boston, MA 02130.

Wendy Moskow Norton (z’l), June 30, 1946-February 2, 2021.

Beloved daughter of Rosamond and Abraham Moskow (z’l), sister, niece, aunt, mother, and grandmother. Survived by her siblings, Michael Moskow, Marina Moskow Kaufman, Jeremy Moskow; children, Maya and Elias Norton, and grandchildren, Aviv and Ariel Arendt. She spent many years devoted to the care of her parents.

Wendy was a librarian and social worker dedicated to low-resourced and urban communities. A friend to children. Gave countless hours to volunteering with Meals on Wheels and Little Brothers of the Elderly, built homes with Habitat for Humanity in Mississippi and Mexico. Her last job, which she loved, was at the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center where she primarily worked with women of Cape Verdean origin.

Loved dancing and music (especially Israeli music and Zydeco), hiking, kayaking, and cross-country skiing. Until cancer took her, she lived a strong, healthy, and active life, always moving and dynamic. Infectious smile and laugh.

Favorite stories were about the Lowell Mill girls, Jewish families in the New York tenements during the last centuries. Cared about the lives of working class folks and immigrants. Living in Harlem in the 1960s was a highlight of her life. Lifelong Democrat and voter.

Mischievous little sister to doting older brothers and sister. Giver of excellent presents to her nieces and nephews. Treasured her role as an aunt.

Predeceased by her partner, George Edward Robare (z’l); uncle and aunt, Herb and Janice Fleisher Kopins (z’l), sister-in-law, Donna Melnick Moskow (z’l), and nephew, Ken Moskow (z’l).

Donations in memory of Wendy Norton: United Negro College Fund and RAICES: Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services.

Due to quarantine restrictions, a private family service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park.

Linda (Bloom) Yampolsky entered into eternal rest on January 31, 2021. Born December 6, 1942 in Winthrop MA, daughter of the late Esther (Covitz) and Edward R. Bloom. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years Les, and their five children and their spouses, Evan and Debbie Yampolsky of Ashland, Susan and Andy Case of Avon, CT, Beth Yampolsky of Needham, Lisa Renwick of West Orange, NJ and Jay and Anne Yampolsky of Corenlius, NC. Adoring Mimi of Ethan and Kayla Case, Emma and Matthew Renwick, Lily and Skye Yampolsky, and Jessica and David Yampolsky. Devoted sister to Jerry Bloom and his wife, Ruth, of Israel. Loving cousin, aunt and family favorite to many. Cherished and dear friend to a special group whose bond spans her lifetime of laughter, love and happiness. Linda loved hosting family gatherings, vacation excursions to Aruba and spending the summer months enjoying family and friends at Ogunquit Beach, Maine. May her memory be a blessing and a comfort to her family and friends and to those whose lives
she enriched with her kindness and grace. A private family service will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, Needham where her family
has been a member for 50 years. In lieu of flowers, expressions of remembrance can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association,
ALZ.org or Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Avenue Needham, MA 02494. TBSNeedham.org/donate

A link to the Linda’s service ca be found here.

An online shiva minyan and opportunity to express condolences will take place on Saturday, February 6th at 7:30 pm.  To participate, please click here.

Those wishing to share written messages of sympathy, may do so by clicking here.