Archive: February, 2021

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.

To view a recording of the service click here

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.

Don Ribatt of Mashpee, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL passed away on January 31, 2021 after a two year battle with cancer.  Loving husband of Roberta “Bobbie” Siegel Ribatt. Adoring father of Gregg Ribatt and his wife Polly Ross Ribatt, and deceased daughter, Lisa Ribatt.  Cherished grandfather of Emily, Alexa and Jason Ribatt and loving family member of Priscilla Singleton-Eriyo.  Dear brother-in-law of Beverly Bloch and loving uncle to Jaime, Michael and Jessie Bloch.  Doting great-uncle to Ethan and Avery Bloch.  Loving cousin to Bobby, Ruthie and Vicki, Steven and Judy, Janet and Bob among many others.  Former senior executive in the footwear industry.  Was a life long special friend and family member to many.

Kozloff, Carolyn (Cassell) of Chestnut Hill passed away at home on January 29, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of the late Alex and Ruth Cassell. Survived by her dearly beloved son Anthony Kozloff of North Chelmsford, most cherished sister Elaine Hogan of CA, and her son Jason, beloved brother Stuart Cassell, his wife Mary Rose Cassell of MO and sons Ben and Joshua of WA. Also survived by loving cousins in CA, MA, and MO. A private graveside service was held on February 1, 2021 at Beit Olam Cemetery in Wayland. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham MA, 01701.

Lana Michelle Sokolove, 73, of Needham, on Thursday, January 28,2021. Cherished and deeply loved Mother of Joanna Ross Kandel and her husband Bruce of Boca Raton, FL, and the late Adam Bascomb Ross. Beloved Grandmother (Gigi) of Ramsey and Roman Gale of Boca Raton, FL. Adored sister of Tony Summers and his wife Carol, Gene Summers and his wife Marcia, and Patty Lank and her husband, Johnny, all of Newton. Treasured daughter of the late Joe and Sybil Summers. She was also loved by many adoring nieces and nephews and lifelong, loyal, and dearest friends who are like family. There was no one more generous and caring than Lana with both her heart and her time. Her extraordinary beauty, grace, and shining light will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Friends of Dana Farber, Lana Sokolove Fund, 450 Brookline Avenue, SW 120, Boston, MA 02215.

Service Recording:https://viewneral.zoom.us/rec/play/oCZuUd2DvYT6vlsYmX0_rda4vaQQMcaZDImMlxuCnfMCuW71wqu34TRbVPSMDL3R6WxIrSNIL0Xar34T.yzPFZGAVqhgI7znP

Burton W. Gerrig of Revere passed away peacefully in his home in Ashland, MA on January 28, 2021 at the age of 92 with his daughter by his side. By the many who knew him, he was known as Burt, Barry or Lefty and as Pa by his beloved grandchildren. Burt was born in Revere, MA on March 19, 1928. He was the son of Samuel and Rose Gerrig. He was the husband of the late Marcia Gerrig and father to his wonderful sons, Robert and the late Daniel Gerrig, and his cherished daughter Jennifer. Burt grew up in Revere, MA and raised his children in Marblehead. He was a veteran of the Korean War, an Attorney, and a trusted friend to many.  He spent most of his life practicing law in both Chelsea and Revere where many came to know him as Lefty and would often be seen walking the streets of Chelsea with a newspaper in hand. Burt was a loyal and trusted friend to many of those who had the pleasure of meeting him.

Burt was adored by his five grandchildren: Craig, Christopher and Brian Walsh of Medway, MA and Aylon and Ariella Gerrig of Leesburg, VA. He had no greater joy than watching his grandchildren’s endeavors, whether it was football, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, tennis or acting. You would often see Burt strolling the sidelines or cheering them on from the stands with a proud grandfather’s voice.

A graveside service will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in South Natick on Monday, February 1 at 12:00 PM.

Shiva will be private.

Allen M. Lieb of Salem, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynnfield/West Peabody MA died on January 27, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA, due to complications of Covid-19. He was 76 years old. He was the loving and devoted husband to Georgann Finberg Lieb, his wife of 33 years, and loving and devoted father of Benjamin A. Lieb and his wife Jessica Costigan Lieb of Salem, NH. His career as an architect spanned over 50+ years. He founded Allen Lieb Architects & Associates, PC. in 1980. Over the years, he received many design awards from prestigious groups such as Boston Society of Architects, Boston Architectural College, National Historic Preservation Society, and many more. He also served as a teacher and lecturer at institutions of higher learning such as the Boston Architectural College and Massachusetts College of Art.

Mr. Lieb was a patriot and a proud veteran serving in the US Coast Guard reserves. In addition he was co-founder of the Annual 4th of July Celebration in Lynnfield. Over the years his community service was varied and dedicated. He was an active volunteer in many capacities including volunteering for the Marblehead Police Department as a reserve Sergeant, Chairman of the Lynnfield School Building Committee, and Board member of the Cedar Pond Condominium Association. Mr. Lieb was a member of the Mount Scopus Lodge A.F. & A.M. and MA Consistory Scottish Rites 32 (degree) Mason and the Aleppo Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. Allen was a proud member of the American Legion Post 131 Lynnfield. Allen made friends wherever he went, especially his favorite, Home Depot!!!

In addition to his wife and son, Allen Lieb is survived by his loving sister-in-law Pauline Finberg of Peabody; Sister Beverly Hyde of Mashpee, Philip Hyde of the Netherlands, Marla Hyde, Mashpee and Nancy Garwood, Upton. Additional family members are David Lieb, Salem, MA and Julie Lieb, Marblehead, as well as many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services are private.

In lieu of flowers can be made to the New England Center and Home for Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston MA 02108, or Friends of the Lynnfield Senior Center, Attn: Friends Donation, 525 Summer Street, Lynnfield, MA 01940.

ROLE, Garrett Nathan, 30, of Ashland, MA passed away on January 25, 2021. Beloved son of Chuck Role and Donna (Shriber) Role of Ashland, MA. Cherished brother of Amanda M. Role and fiancé, Michael Golden of Upton, MA. Loving father of Jayla M. Role. Grandson of Alvin Role and the late Barbara Role and Malcolm Shriber and the late Roberta Shriber.  He also leaves behind many adoring aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends. Garrett was born on August 23, 1990 in Boston, MA and was a graduate of Ashland High School class of 2009. Among his life’s joys were sports and working out…especially playing on the soccer field, golfing, and tennis. He was an enthusiastic Patriots fan, attending many games with his family. His other interests included movies (even starring in a short film), family bonding, chilling with friends, rocking a fresh pair of kicks, and most of all sharing the greatest moments with his daughter! Garrett will forever be remembered for his boyish charm, infectious smile, and empathetic soul…which touched many walks of life, young and old.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christmas in the City, a charity event near and dear to Garrett’s heart.

http://christmasinthecity.org

Faye passed away on January 24, 2021.

Faye was born in Winthrop, MA on November 26, 1946.  She was a North Shore girl who grew up in Lynn and moved to Newton 50 years ago when she married her beloved Donald Neiberg.  She always said that in her heart she belonged by the beach, but that didn’t stop her from becoming an active member of the Newton community.

Faye was a selfless and caring woman who loved Judaism and community.  Faye was a very active member of Temple Emanuel in her younger years and an integral member of the Boston area Jewish community.  She was a teacher at the Temple Emanuel Nursery School, volunteered at Temple Emanuel as president of the Sisterhood and as president of the Schechter PTA when her kids were young, was an active member of Hadassah, and the list goes on.  Faye lived her life by the book of “the right thing to do”, but really, she lived by the golden rule, do unto others as you would have done to you.  Faye visited with the sick and lonely, and was there to help her friends and family in times of joy and sorrow.  She was the first to bring food or just a hand to hold.  Many will remember her as being like a Mom to them, providing support they didn’t even know they needed.

Faye is survived by her beloved husband, Donald Neiberg (of Newton, MA), her beloved son and daughter- in- law Brian and Sharon Neiberg (South Windsor, CT),  her beloved daughter and son- in- law Marcia Neiberg and Tai Senior (Newton, MA), and her cherished grandchildren, Sam and Josh Senior, Sarah and Isla Neiberg. She is also survived by her dear sister Sandra Bornstein and her late brother- in- law Edward Bornstein (Danvers, MA), sister- in- law Betty Stahl, and her late brother Gerald Stahl, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Blau, Marcia (Fritz), of Sharon, MA, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, January 23, 2021. Beloved wife of Dennis Blau. Loving mother of Scott Blau and his wife Karen Blau, Stacey Badejo, and Robert Blau. Cherished grandmother of Billy Blau and his wife Danielle, Nikki Hershman and her husband Shaun, Katherine Blau, Eddie Badejo, Tracey Blau, and Skylar and Matthew Blau. Proud great grandmother of Emilia and Fiona Hershman, Nova and Khloe Blau, and Logan Acala. Loving sister of Louis Fritz, Kenneth Fritz, Deborah St. Martin, and the late Rita Santoli, and Ronald Fritz. Marcia lived in Sharon, MA for the last 60 years bringing up her family, she always enjoyed summers in Nantasket. Marcia’s life was dedicated to the wellbeing of her family, always promoting the importance of family gatherings, Jewish traditions, and good food surrounded by the ones she loved. Her door was always open, and food was always prepared for family. She was stubborn and unapologetically herself. She always enjoyed herself at Foxwoods. She will be missed by her family, and friends. Funeral services will be private.

Rosalyn E. Channen Hootstein, of Needham, in her 97th year, passed away peacefully at her home on January 23, 2021. Forever in our hearts and memories, Rosalyn was the beloved wife for 66 wonderful years of Meyer “Milton” Hootstein, who passed away at the age of 93 in 2017. She was the loving mother of both sons Michael Hootstein and his wife Kathy (Stein) and David Hootstein and his wife Liz (Cline). She was greatly cherished by her grandchildren: Davina, Laurel and her partner Patrick, Melissa and her husband Michael, William and his wife Janine, Matthew, Sara, and her beloved great-grandchildren: Giovanni, Javian, Anna, Benjamin, Hailey and Cameron. Rosalyn was predeceased by her parents, Frances (Castaline) and Harry Channen, and her sister Evelyn Channen Kaswell. She leaves her loving sister Beverly Channen Ganz (Joseph Ganz), her dear sister-in-law Janice Hootstein Newman and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private following COVID protocols and restrictions. Donations may be made in Roz’s memory to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250.

David M. Wexler, of Newton, passed away on January 23, 2021 at 71 years old. David was the loving father of Laurie Wexler Gerber and Jennifer Wexler, and the proud grandfather of Madeline Gerber. David will also be missed by his older brother Stephen Wexler and Stephen’s wife, Bette. David was the youngest son of the late Irving and Leona Wexler, stepson of Irving Kleinberg, the beloved husband of the late Sandra (Titelbaum) Wexler and former husband of Gerry (Penn) Wexler.

David was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for his whole career. David joined Tofias, Fleishman, Shapiro as his first job out of college and grew to be a Partner and Manager. He continued his career working with architectural and engineering firms and served as CFO for Cubellis, Spagnolo Gisness & Associates, and Mount Vernon Group Architects. Ultimately, he started his own firm, Wexler & Associates PC.

He was a remarkable CPA, fueled by an incredible love for his clients and passion for life. His clients have recited how wonderful David was, not only as an accountant, but also as a business advisor and as a friend. He was warm, generous, thoughtful, trustworthy and always optimistic. David will be missed so very much.

Funeral services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central St., Natick, MA 01760.

Robert Hirsh Pierce, of Framingham, 88 yrs, January 22, 2021. Son of the late Jacob Pierce and Zelda  (Kaplan) Pierce. Husband of the late Estaire E. “Cookie” (Miller) Pierce. Father of Jacob Pierce (Judy) and Rebecca Reardon (Dennis). Grandfather of Brittany Framson, Scott Pierce Framson and Daryl Framson. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Robert’s memory may be made to a Covid-19 charity of one’s choice.

John J. Lerner, 78, longtime resident of Newton, after a brief illness, passed peacefully, on Jan.21,2021. Devoted and caring husband of Linda {Werner} Lerner, loving father of Jeffrey Lerner, wife Jill, Adam Lerner, wife Stacey, and April Van Dam. Adoring grandfather of Matthew and Samantha Lerner, Peyton and Ava Lerner, and Parker, Aaron and Skylar Van Dam. Beloved brother and best friend of Scott Lerner. Predeceased by his sister Leslie Lerner, parents Nathan and Anne Lerner and Paula [Burstein]Lerner. John adored his longtime, wide circle of loving and caring friends. He sorely missed his Wednesday dinner date with “the boys” due to COVID. The many stories and expressions of his experiences in business were part of who he was, and we all loved hearing the humor he found in telling them. Having spent over fifty years in the furniture business, even in retirement he looked forward to his ‘daily updates’ from his brother! He will be sorely missed by all those whose lives he touched. He was a class act! Donations in his memory may be made to “Brigham & Women’s Home Hospital,” www.homehospital.bwh.harvard.edu or “Diabetes Foundation,” www.diabetesfoundationinc.org.

Deborah Leah Rudnick Menashi

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and professor. She is survived by her children Solomon and Dara, grandchildren Jake and Sophie and daughter-in-law Nancy Bernard. Deborah was born in New Haven Connecticut in 1934 and came to Boston in 1952 to attend Brandies University (class of 1956) and then received an MSW from Smith College in 1958.  She married Wilson (deceased 2019) and had three children, Solomon, Dara, and Daniel (1966 -1967). She began an extensive career as a social work professor at Boston University in 1970 where she taught for 17 years and then went on to teach at Boston College, Smith College and Southern Massachusetts University.  She was an institution in the local social work field known for her creative teaching and mentoring.  She will be sorely missed by those who love her.

A private funeral will be held at Westview Cemetery. The family will hold a remembrance on zoom starting at 2PM on January 24th.  If you would like to attend please contact Lucy Goodhart at lucy.m.goodhart@gmail.com for details.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to Brandeis University, c/o the Daniel Menashi Endowed Scholarship, 415 South St., MS 126, Waltham, MA 02454.

Simon Laskey – of  Newton, suddenly on January 18, 2021. Graveside services will be private.

Morton Sheldon Silin, of Falmouth, Maine, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away on January 17, 2021 at 93 years old.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Irene Bresnick Silin, who passed away on December 29, 2020.

He is survived by his two loving children and their spouses, Sheryl and Mark Perechocky, and Steven Silin and Diane Lukac. He was the proud grandfather to 3 grandchildren, David (and Miriam), Andrew (and Salma) Perechocky, Jonathan Silin, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Morton, son of Louis and Fannie (Freedman) Silin, was born on July 4, 1927 and was raised in Brookline, MA. He attended Boston University College of Business Administration. Upon graduation, he began his career as CFO of Silin Manufacturing Company, a family business begun by his father. Later in life he worked for Banker’s Life and Casualty Company as an insurance agent, specializing in long-term care insurance policies.

Morton was well-known as an avid and accomplished athlete. He garnered many championship awards in golf, tennis and squash. He also enjoyed downhill skiing, biking and bridge. Morton was an ardent devotee of all animals and owned many dogs during his lifetime.

Morton will be laid to rest in a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the MSPCA-Angell (www.mspca.org).

SAM WEINREB

Age 94, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully at Hebrew SeniorLife Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA on January 15, 2021. Sam was born in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia in 1926 to parents David and Freida Weinreb. Sam lost his immediate family in the Holocaust, but following the war, he reconnected with his childhood sweetheart Gloria (Goldie) Berger, also a survivor, whom he married and began a family with in McKeesport, PA. Throughout his life, Sam was deeply committed to his family and his community. Beyond his work as a watchmaker and jeweler, Sam dedicated much of his life to speaking at schools, universities, religious organizations, and other groups to share the story of his life and experience surviving the Holocaust. Through his storytelling, Sam reached thousands of individuals and left a lasting legacy of strength, resilience, and empathy. He most enjoyed his opportunities to speak with young students. He is survived by his two children, Stewart and Linda, and his granddaughter, Hannah. Sam will be remembered for his deep devotion to his family, his love of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, and his desire to leave the world a kinder place than he found it. Memorial donations may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raul Wallenberg Pl., SW, Washington, DC 20024. (https://donate.ushmm.org)

ATLAS, Henry, of Sudbury, MA, 86 yrs, passed on January 15, 2021. Dear son of the late Lester Atlas and Sara (Kramer) Atlas. Beloved husband of Lisa T. Glaskin of Sudbury, MA, devoted father of Sara Atlas of Sudbury, MA and NYC.

Physicist, computer scientist, dance entrepreneur.

Burial will be private at Beit Olam East, Wayland, MA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Henry’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

Paul F. Rubin, resident of Chelsea, Brighton, Newton, and Billerica, MA, and most recently Ocala, FL, passed away on January 15, 2021, at the age of 91. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mildred, his daughter Donna, and his brothers Arnold and Larry. He leaves behind his brother Bob, sister Doris, daughter Amy and her husband Craig Sowsy, son Jason and his partner Naomi Kahn, daughter Judi and her husband Jay Leininger, and grandchildren Allison and Bradley Sowsy, and Hannah and Stella Rubin.

Paul was devoted to his family and to Temple Beth Avodah, where he was a regular at Torah class for decades. Through his more than 60 years as a master mason, including more than 20 years of volunteering at the Shriners Hospital in Boston, MA, he lived a life of strong values and good works.

In the mid-1950s, Paul joined his father, Harry, as co-owner of Somerset Supply Company, a plumbing and heating supply store located in Somerville, MA, that Harry had co-founded in 1945. Upon Harry’s retirement, Paul managed the store on his own until the 1980s. Paul spent his years in retirement delighting in his volunteer work at the Shriners, doing crossword puzzles, listening to opera, and cheering on his favorite sports teams, most notably the New England Patriots.

He will be interred at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA. Services are private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Shriners Hospital in Boston.

Liese Greenhut Sturtz age 85, passed away January 12, 2021 after a long illness. Born in Munich, Germany she emigrated with her parents in 1938 to New York city where she grew up.

She was pre-deceased by her husband of 50 years Donald A. Sturtz, Son Kenneth and daughter Nancy. She leaves her sons Andrew and wife Denise, Peter, Daniel and wife Lee-Ellen, and William and wife Raina, and grandchildren Shannon, Jacob, Evan, Jesse, James, Melissa, Chloe and Timothy, and brother Tom Greenhut and wife Karen Rodberg, sister in law Elizabeth Stern and husband Murray.

Liese was an accomplished interior designer and loved teaching her craft, and earned her Master’s in Training and Development after she was 60 from Lesley University. She had graduated from Skidmore and was a physical education teacher prior to her marriage to Don. Liese was one of the first Special Education teachers in Westchester County, a job she found very rewarding.

After moving from New York to the Boston area with her young family she and Don opened an Ethan Allen gallery and soon had partnerships in 5 stores. After selling the stores she put out her shingle, Apropos Design in Littleton where she resided surrounded by her sons and their families with Don and various pets. She loved gardening and being by the water, was a member of the Littleton Garden Club, and she and Don travelled extensively before his passing. She had a good sense of humor and was known for her kindness and her ability to listen with empathy. Don and Liese were part of the founding group of Temple Kerem Shalom in Concord, Ma.

Service will be private at a later date in Green cemetery in Carlisle, Ma, and contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s association at alz.com.

Holzwasser, Helen (Abrams), of Waban, MA passed away January 11, 2021 at the age of 97. Dear daughter of the late Quincy and Rosamond Abrams. Devoted mother of Robert Holzwasser and his wife Adrienne, and Joel Holzwasser and his wife Barbara. Proud grandmother of Ashley, Laura, Tori, Julia, and Scott Holzwasser. Loving sister of Stefan Abrams, the late Richard Abrams, and Barbara Feldman. Due to current restrictions, services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in Helen’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Gabriel Bitran-Of Newton, January 10, 2021.Graveside services are private.

Patty (Grollman) Goldman was born in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1939 to Herman and Elaine (Knobel) Grollman.  After growing up in Easton she attended Wellesley College.  She met her husband, Dick, on a blind date in her sophomore year.  That summer she went to Bordeaux, France on the Experiment for International Living and she and Dick spent time together in Europe.

They were engaged on Thanksgiving Weekend in 1958 and married in June of 1959.  Patty attended Barnard College for her senior year but graduated with a degree from Wellesley College.

After Dick’s graduation from law school, they moved to Boston.  It was an exciting time for Patty with new friends and new opportunities for activities and community involvement.

Patty lived a full life, notwithstanding two bouts with breast cancer and a long siege with Parkinson’s. She was a reporter for the Newton Times where she covered City Hall and won the respect and admiration of many city officials.  She also served as Vice President of the Newton chapter of the League of Women Voters.

After her first bout with cancer she wanted to make a contribution to the Beth Israel Hospital where she had surgery.  She was instrumental in the formation of the Friends of Beth Israel Hospital, a combination of the Women’s Auxiliary and Men’s Associates.

She served as Executive Director of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of New England where she was involved in starting an annual golf tournament for fundraising.  Her lifelong interest in learning led her to the Lifelong Learning Program at Brandeis University and worked on its summer program on current events.  She also participated in the English as a Second Language program at Newton City Hall.

She and her husband Dick received the Community Service Award from the American Jewish Community in 2003.

She loved traveling, golf, book groups, and in later years, winters with Dick in Key Biscayne, Florida.

She touched the lives of so many people.  Her sister-in-law defined her as “having a heart of gold and a strong moral compass.”

We, her family, will miss her terribly but are proud of the life that she lived and how she touched the lives of so many people.

She is survived by her husband, Dick; her children, Elaine and Stephen; her daughter-in-law, Heidi Klein; her grandsons, Henry and Nathaniel; her brother-in-law, John Goldman; her sisters-in-law, Joan Spivak and Gail Grollman; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She is predeceased by her brother, Bill Grollman.

We want to express our appreciation to the Beth Israel Hospital, in particular Drs. Lowell Schnipper and David Simon for their outstanding care to and for Patty.  We also appreciate the care of Mature Caregivers and Care Dimensions.

There will be a virtual memorial service on Tuesday , January 12 at 7pm, the link for which can be obtained from the family.  Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Patty’s memory may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

May she rest in peace!

Gershon Goldberg-Died Jan. 2, 2021, at age 96. A resident of Arlington since 1957, he was born in Paterson, NJ; grew up in Forty Fort, Pa.; and attended Penn State, receiving his Ph.D. in 1949. A post-graduate fellowship brought him to Northeastern University, where he met Marilyn (Kossoi). Their marriage lasted 64 years, until her death in 2015.
He was a noted photographic chemist, with 13 patents and numerous publications to his name. He was a member of the American Chemical Society for 75 years, a former president of Boston chapter of the Society of Photographic Scientists and Engineers, and a longtime member of the Knights of Pythias, Ivanhoe Lodge.
He loved puns and wordplay and never lost his talent for doing any sort of word puzzle. He was a great fan of the Celtics, the St. Louis Cardinals, Penn State sports and Dixieland jazz. He was a founding member of Temple Emunah in Lexington and a longtime member of Temple Shalom in Medford.
He was a great dad to Jay Goldberg of Bethesda, Md.; Richard Goldberg and his wife, Sally, of Arlington; and Elise Goldberg of Arlington; and the favorite grandfather of Michael and Andrew Goldberg. He was predeceased by his wife and two brothers, Charles and Leonard.
Burial was held at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland. Donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA 02421; Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop St., Medford, MA 02155; or the food pantry of your choice.

Dr. David Buchsbaum, 91, died of heart failure at his home on January 8, 2021. Born November 6, 1929 in New York City, he graduated from Bronx Science high school earning his B.A. and PhD from Columbia University. A renowned mathematician, Buchsbaum was a pioneer in applying homological techniques to the mathematical fields of commutative algebra and representation theory.   After sojourns at Princeton, Chicago and Brown Universities, he chose to bring his intellect and deeply Jewish identification to the nascent Brandeis University. Arriving there in 1961, David remained passionately committed to building a first-rate Mathematics Department. Three times chair of that Department and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, David retired from Brandeis as the Berenson Professor of Mathematics in the spring of 1999.  A worldwide mentor to students and postdocs, David loved travel, especially to Italy. By the late 1970’s at least 75% of the algebraic geometors chairing Italian university math departments had been through David’s Brandeis/Italy exchange program. His career and contribution to Italian mathematics were celebrated throughout Italy in 1998. David’s love affair with Italy’s expressive culture mirrored his capacity for relishing all aspects of living. So vast and deep was his appreciation for language, music, art, literature, athletics, food, wine, nature, Judaism, politics, he was the Google- before -Google (complete with editorial comments!) in the lives of so many. Classmates in first grade, David and his wife Betty met again in college where the kindness emanating from David’s dimpled smile instantly won her heart. Betty graduated from Barnard, earning a PhD in English/ American Literature from Brandeis. Following a long career as poet, professor and college administrator, she retired from serving as Vice President of Mass. College of Art and Design in 2000. Married at 19, their union allowed for both independent pursuits and rich intimacy.  David played an active role raising their daughters in Newton, MA, facilitated by his capacity to “just think” while sitting with his ubiquitous yellow pad and fountain pen  during the intervals waiting to “chauffeur” daughters to and from activities. David’s unfailing capacity to listen and accept (or not!) was rivaled only by an irrepressible playfulness and unbounded love of family. In addition to many nieces and nephews, David is survived by his wife Betty, his daughters Helen (David), Susan (Karl) and Marion (Jeff), grandchildren Jessica (Kennedy), Max (Sarah), Raphaela, Gabriel (Leigh), Eva, Kyla, Katie, Sophie, and four great- grandchildren. Donations may be made to:  Brandeis.edu or nationalmssociety.org.

Arthur Levovsky-of  Brookline, formerly of New Bedford, on January 6,2021.Beloved brother of  Louis Levovsky and Laura Wolfe. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at Congregation Tifereth Israel Cemetery, New Bedford.

5/27/1968 – 1/5/2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Kerri-Jae Sussman announces her passing on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the age of 52.

Kerri grew up in Lincoln Massachusetts, later moving to Windham, Maine, and spent her whole career working in banking. As a child, she loved competitive swimming and ballet. But, her greatest passion was for Newfoundland dogs, owning many and serving on the board of directors of the Newfoundland Club of New England and as the co-chair of the NCNE Rescue & Referral Service over the years.

Kerri will be lovingly remembered by her partner of 35 years, Kimberly Coppenrath of Windham, Maine; her mother, Henri-Ann Sussman and predeceased by her father Joseph M. Sussman of Lincoln, Massachusetts; her brother Andrew Sussman and sister-in-law Kristina Sussman of Westford, Massachusetts; her brother Craig Sussman and sister-in-law Nadia Sussman of Lincoln, Massachusetts; her nieces and nephews Taylor, Leda, Ryan, Hailey and Owen; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

In addition to her father, she was predeceased by her grandparents Leonard and Lillian Sussman of Brooklyn, New York and Edward and Selma Bacon Simon of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

All funeral services will be private at the graveside. A celebration of Kerri’s life will be held in conjunction with the Unveiling of her headstone later in the year.

Memorial donations in Kerri’s name can be made to That Newfoundland Place, 554 Pucker Street, Coventry, CT 06238 or The Ellen Toll Katz Rescue Fund, c/o Cindi Goodwin, NCNE Charitable Trust, PO Box 659, Belmont, NH 03220.

The service may be viewed here: https://viewneral.zoom.us/rec/play/0_zYnH9dl4rURcqI_eRBCF0bpBipVSHxdWykDrvgURBmg7UD937BRkINCTU3ALjd4FOIhzzFhrP-TaSC.cW2R9xpPiFjZNwIs

George Shanahan-of  Ft. Lauderdale, formerly of Waltham, on January 5, 2021

Patricia Hollander Gross of Framingham, formerly of Cambridge and Arlington, died of heart and respiratory failure at MetroWest Medical Center on January 3, 2021, at age 79. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis N. Gross, daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth (Lea) Hollander; sister of Charles Hollander and his wife Janet; sister-in-law of Gretchen Gross; and aunt of Amelia Hollander Ames, Deborah Gross, Megan Gross, Marcia Ratner, and Sanford Ratner.

Patricia was a photographer, poet, editor, and, as a maker of rosaries, owner of Arlington Beadworks. Patricia and Louis were active in movements for social justice as founding members of the Arlington Civil Rights Committee and many other affiliations.

Patricia graduated George School in Newtown PA, and from Harvard College, class of 1963, where she began her career in photography as staff photographer of the Harvard Crimson. Her photographs recorded a social history of greater Boston, and beyond, in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. In 2000, she earned an MA in Theology at Boston College. Her research included compiling an annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust which she donated to the Boston College Library. A devout Catholic, Patricia attended the Church of St. Ignatius in Chestnut Hill, and retreats at the Eastern Point Retreat House in Gloucester. Patricia also maintained a loving commitment to her husband Lou’s Jewish communities of Temple Emanuel in Lowell and Havurat Shalom in Somerville.

A private graveside service was held at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, MA. A memorial mass will be celebrated, and a commemoration of her life will be held via Zoom (dates to be scheduled). Donations in her memory may be made to Pine Street Inn, Boston, MA, Eastern Point Retreat House Gloucester, MA, Havurat Shalom Somerville, MA, and Blue Heron Music Ensemble.

Eleanor F. Berger of Hanover, MA, January 2, 2021, 96 years of age. Widow of Harry Berger. Loving mother of Fern Weisman Kurland (Bob), and (Milton Weisman z”l), Robert Berger (Linda z”l), and Jerald Berger (z”l).

Loving grandmother of Shira Jayson (Steven), Ilana Altman (David), Adam Weisman (Margalith), and Leah Silver (Mark). Dana Berger (z”l) and Matthew Berger (z”l).

Loving great-grandmother of Daniel and Sabrina Jayson, Alex and Noah Altman, Lihie and Ari Weisman, Ethan and Kezia Silver.

Donations may be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

Levenson, Sara Selma, of Sarasota, FL (formerly of Newton, MA) passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2021 in her 100th year.  Beloved wife of the late Frank Levenson.  Devoted mother of Barbara and her late husband Lawrence Smuckler from West Virginia and then Rehoboth Beach, DE, and Judy Waunch and her husband, John Colliston of Burlington, Ontario Canada. Cherished grandmother of Nina Mrose and her fiancé Doug Swirsky of Maryland.  Proud great-grandmother to Jacob and Benjamin. Adoring daughter of the late Sam and the late Molly Rosenfeld.  Loving sister to Claire and her husband the late Richard Novack, and her late brother Jacob Rosenfeld and his wife Elaine.  Dear aunt to Karyn, Larry (Kerry), Ellen (Bruce), Jonathan (Arlene), David (Patricia), Marty (Susan) and the late Steven (late Sharon).

Born in Boston of immigrant parents, Sara Selma was deeply connected to her Jewish tradition and heritage. Religion, family and friends were at the core of who she was.  She and her husband Frank lived the quintessential American Dream.  After Frank served in the Army at the Tuskegee Air Base, they returned to Boston. Later, when they moved to Newton, Sara Selma dedicated herself to her family and was an active member at Temple Emanuel.  She loved to entertain, going to the theatre, listening to music, dancing with Frank and playing bridge.  She sang with the B’nai Brith Chorus in Boston for many years.  Sara Selma was a proud past president of the Mayflower Lodge of B’nai Brith. In the summertime, she enjoyed the occasional game of golf and visiting with family and friends. When they moved to Florida, she enjoyed the vibrant Sarasota Arts Scene, playing bridge and meeting new friends. Even after they moved to Sarasota, Mom always considered herself to be proudly from Boston.

Sara Selma had a full, rich life and will be dearly missed. Private graveside burial at Staro-Konstantinov Cemetery next to her loving husband Frank. Due to current Covid-19 conditions, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Paul F. Rosenberg, of Framingham, MA, passed away on January 2, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Silverstein) Rosenberg. Devoted father of David Rosenberg and his wife Janet, and Amy Rosenberg Greitzer and her husband Howard. Proud grandfather of Lauren and Steven Greitzer, and Jordan and Julia Rosenberg. Loving brother of the late Elliot Rosenberg and his wife Evelyn.

Paul was born in Boston and graduated from Boston University. He worked most of his career for the Gillette Company in Boston. There was not a crossword puzzle that he could not quickly master. He was an avid reader and tennis player. He loved to play bridge and to travel. He was devoted to his family and cared greatly for all who knew him. He had many friendships and relationships that lasted over 80 years.

Due to the pandemic, a private funeral will be held. Donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.