Archive: July, 2020

Shirley Denker – It is with deep sorrow that the family of Shirley Rosen Denker announces her passing on Friday July 3, 2020 at the age of 94. Shirley grew up in The Bronx and attended Brooklyn College. She was married for over 60 years to Hershel Denker, and spent the latter part of her life with her long- term partner, Stanley Halpern. She was a passionate advocate for individuals with special needs and coordinated many fund-raising events for Temple Beth Am, Jewish Family Services and ARC. In the 1980’s she started a groundbreaking tennis program in Framingham for adults with intellectual disabilities. Shirley will be remembered for her love of gardening, tennis, dance, music and community theater. Her vivacious personality and sense of humor were on full display as the moderator of her own local cable TV show, “Shirley Presents…”.

Forever a mother, Shirley taught her children and grandchildren to live life with passion, confidence and tenacity. She is survived by her four children, Carol (Glen Schneider), Nancy, Spencer and Cliff (Jill Denker), as well as a brother, Larry Rosen, and her five beloved grandchildren, Elyssa, Julia, Hailey, Marisa and Rachel.

Robinson, Muriel (Cohen), 93, on July 6, 2020.  Beloved wife for 74 years of the late Allan.  Daughter of the late Frances and Myer Cohen.  Sister of the late Edith and Mel Gillette.  Cherished mother of Linda and Arthur Siegal, and Richard Robinson.  Adored grandmother of Lori and Gary Sklar, Jeffrey and Brooke Siegal, and Sheri and Eric Monheimer.  Treasured great-grandmother of Jared, Colby, Ethan, and Zoey Sklar, Drew and Brett Siegal, and Brandon, Jake, and Ashley Monheimer.  Muriel’s greatest pleasure was time spent with her family.  For years she worked side-by-side with Allan at Robinson’s (Hardware).  Their love story lasted until his death in March.  “Grandma Muriel” will be missed.  Due to the pandemic, services are private.  Donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Sara Kotler, of Franklin, MA, passed away on July 5, 2020, after a courageous battle with endometrial cancer. She was 74 years old. Originally from Long Beach, NY, and then Manalapan, NJ, Sara was the daughter of the late Bernard & Adele Grossman and sister to the late Barbara Rabkin. Above all else, family was at the core of Sara’s life. She had no greater joy in life than spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She was the beloved wife of Edwin Kotler, loving mother of Jayme & Steve Faberman and David Kotler & Meg Julian, and the proud Nanny of Adam & Lauren Faberman and Andrew, Emily & Jack Kotler. Sara will be laid to rest at Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland. Funeral arrangements will be private due to the current restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Sara may be made to support endometrial cancer research and treatment at MGH Cancer Center. Gifts can be made in two ways: (1) online at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/, and please specify under “Additional Details” that donations be sent to the MGH Medical Gynecology Oncology Program.; or (2) if by check, please make payable to Massachusetts General Hospital, c/o Heidi Bergmeyer, MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114, and please note “In Memory of Sara Kotler” in the check memo.

David Proctor-It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Proctor, of Newton, MA and Boca Raton, FL.  David passed away at age 86 on July 3, 2020.  He was the son of Archie and Eva Proctor and brother to the late Marjorie Driben.  After graduating from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he served as a navigator in the Airforce for 3 years returning to complete his MBA from Boston University. David then joined his father in their family Insurance Agency, A.A. Proctor & Co.  David leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Marilyn (Sacks) Proctor, 3 children, Alan, Sue and Ken, along with 8 grandchildren.Funeral services will be private due to the current restrictions.  If you wish to honor David’s memory, please make a donation to The Richard Todd Sacks Jewish Life Education Fund (RTSJLE Fund) c/o Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave Needham 02494 or on line at tbsneedham.org/donate

Charlotte  Goos-Of  Naples, Fl,on July 2, 2020.Arrangements pending.

Arons, Ruth E. (Langbort), of Attleboro, formerly of Quincy, MA, and Weymouth, MA on June 27, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Morton Arons. Loving mother of Howard Arons of Canton, MA. Proud grandmother of Amanda and Zachary. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the National Rosacea Society, 196 James St., Barrington, IL 60010.

Alan Biren, of Sudbury, MA, passed away after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer on June 28, 2020. He was 71 years old.

Originally from Roslyn, NY, son of the late Fred & Bernice Biren, Alan moved to Boston in 1967 to study business at Northeastern. He fell in love with the city and never left. Ever the entrepreneur, Alan started A.J. Biren & Company – A Marketing & Promotions business he ran for nearly 50 years. Alan’s magnetic personality attracted people from all walks of life, and he treated everyone with dignity, kindness and respect. He was humble, hardworking, and generous in both the causes he championed, and the lifelong friendships he cultivated. Alan lived a life full of happiness and was beloved by all who knew him. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Alan is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Randi; his son Joshua; daughter Jessica and her husband, Jason Magid; He is also survived by siblings Bonnie Thibodeau and Barry Biren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Alan will be laid to rest at Beit Olam Cemetery in Wayland. Funeral arrangements will be private due to the current restrictions. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alan can be made to support Pancreatic Cancer research at one of the following institutions:
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Massachusetts General Hospital, under the direction of Dr. David Ryan at the MGH Cancer Center: MGH Development Office, C/o Megan Daniels, 25 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.

Dr. Brian Wolpin Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund for early detection at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Gifts can be made online at www.dana-farber.org/gift; or by check made payable to Dana-Farber with memo “In memory of Alan Biren” and sent to: Hillary D. Repucci, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & the Jimmy Fund. Division of Philanthropy, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Salden- Beatrice (Lederman), 91 years young, of Randolph. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Max Salden. Devoted mother of Maureen, Cheryl and her husband James, and Howard. Loving grandma of Adam (Sarah), Joshua, Felicia, Benjamin, and Mitchell. Cherished twin sister of Leonard Lederman of Delray Beach, Florida, and the late Bella (Samuel) Noller, Ann (Benjamin) Cohen, Beryl (Gertrude) Lederman, Samuel (Dora) Lederman, and Ruth (Morris) Yarmaloff. Devoted sister- in -law of the late Edith and Herman Gaines, and Eleanor and Mondel Morril. Loving aunt to generations of beloved nieces and nephews. Private graveside service will be held at Temple Emeth Memorial Park. Memorial week will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple B’nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021.

Susan Carol Miller was born on May 31, 1956. She grew up in Newton, MA and graduated Newton South High School and cum laude from Brandeis University. She died on June 13, 2020 after a long illness. She was the loving daughter of Marline and the late Marvin Miller; sister to Michael and his wife Heather Ayares and devoted aunt to their two children San and Nina.

In addition to being a voracious reader, she was an avid writer of poetry, prose, and frequently of passionate letters to elected officials. She attended demonstrations and other events in support of the causes she believed in. She was a brilliant, funny, gentle person who championed women’s rights and abhorred violence in any form whether directed at people or animals. She loved English literature, British TV comedies, music, and cats. Donations in her memory may be made to any organization made for peace or defending women’s rights. Funeral arrangements are private.

1934 – 2020

Katz, Paul of Dedham, passed on Monday, June 22, 2020. Born on May 17, 1934 to the late Rose and Abraham Katz, Paul graduated Roxbury Memorial High School and Northeastern University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957. Paul’s legacy is the parents, nine siblings, and dozens of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews who “Uncle Paul” supported and loved unconditionally and who cherished him for his fierce loyalty to his family, his generous, caring, grateful, and incredibly fun spirit, and his model integrity and values. Paul was the epitome of “cool”. A phenomenal, multi- team sport athlete, he became the number two-ranked handball player in the country. As a born motivator, Paul’s career centered on the strength and conditioning of professional athletes, including the New England Patriots and professional Boxers. The brother of the late Maishe Katz, Victor Katz, Ann Katz, Martha Bloom, Shelley Cohen, Etta Kerman, and Susan Holstein, Paul is survived by his loving devoted sisters, Merle Ratner from Canton and Claire Stearns from Needham, and sister-in-law Susan Katz from Fayetteville. NY. He was married to Elena Malin Katz of Dedham. Beloved by his family and friends, Paul will be missed more than words can say. Paul will be laid to rest in a private ceremony. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life (www.hebrewseniorlife.org) or to the charity of your choice.

Dr. Burt D. Stern, passed away on May 18, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19 at age 85. He was a devoted father to his children Melisa and Steven and his granddaughter Natalie. He was born and raised in Flushing, NY by his parents Abraham and Norma (Lesser) Stern, who pre-deceased him. He was also pre-deceased by his former wife Nancy & son-in-law Mark.

Burt was a very humble but brilliant man. He graduated from NYU in 3 years. The state of NY awarded him the Chancellor’s prize that would have allowed him to attend any NY state graduate school free of all costs, but he preferred to attend Harvard School of Dental Medicine. As Harvard also wanted him the school offered him an all-inclusive scholarship which he accepted. He graduated in the top 10% of the class of 1959. He furthered his specialization with a degree in Periodontology from a joint program at the dental schools of University of Pennsylvania and Boston University. He then sat for his boards to become a Board-Certified Periodontist. Then his alma mater Harvard recruited him to be an Associate professor. Eventually he opened his own private practice specializing in Periodontics in Needham where he practiced for over 30 years. He formed life-long friendships with many of his former classmates, students, professors, and patients.

While Burt was an accomplished periodontist, his most cherished roles were being a father & grandfather. For years he drove his daughter to school while they sang together during the ride. One of our favorites was “This Land is My Land”. Burt was always supportive & involved in his son’s life. He coached the “Bill Terry’s” Little League team & marched with them in Needham’s 4th of July parade. He was thrilled to become “Grandpa” when his granddaughter was born only 4 days after his own birthday. They became close as he was one of her weekly babysitters until she started kindergarten. He was one of Natalie’s most devoted fans attending all her dance recitals, plays & musicals. Going out for ice cream was one of his favorite family activities. Contributions in Burt’s memory to Harvard School of Dental Medicine would be most appreciated by his family, https://hsdm.harvard.edu/giving

January 30, 1927 – June 21, 2020

Ruth grew up in Chelsea, MA during the Depression. She married David Freedman after World War II who she had known since grade school. She accompanied him to Iowa where she worked as a nurse’s aid, while David got his degree. They settled in Brighton where they started a family and later moved to Wayland, where Ruth used her creativity to design a custom home. Along with caring for her family, Ruth pursued her artistic and creative interests including dance, sculpting, painting and stained glass producing a large body of work that is now shared by her family and their friends. Her lifelong commitment to helping others included, volunteering as a YMCA dance instructor in Brighton, as well as an aid at the Chelsea soldiers home and the Fernald School for people with developmental disabilities.

Ruth and David were avid travelers and journeyed to over 75 countries during their years together.

As a lifelong vegetarian, she remained active into her mid 80’s. Her youthful appearance parlayed into a career as an artist model at several museum schools. The DeCordova Museum in Lincoln was where she devoted time as both a student and artist’s model into her later years.

She is survived by her two children, Harley and his wife Ena, as well as Evan and her husband Barry, along with her grandchildren Mathew, Andrew, his wife Katie, and Dylan. Nieces and Nephews, Nita, Debra, Barry, Lance, Rebecca and their families.

In lieu of flowers donations in her name can be made to The Garden Club Fund at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA 02494 tbsneedham.org/donate or DeCordova Museum.51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln MA 01773 decordova.org/joi-give/give A celebration of her life will be held once we can all gather together safely again.

Of Needham, formerly of Chelsea, USAF, Walpole, Hyde Park and Mashpee, passed on June 21, 2020, at the age of 96. Fourth son of Izadore and Sarah Weener. Loving husband of Florence (Gershman) for 71 years. Proud father of Harvey Weener, Arlene Levin, Beverly Fleischmann, and Julie Shaw. Oopah and pal of Matt and Scott. Adoring Grandpa to Katy, Becca, Rachael, Sarah, Alex, Tom, Dylan, and Leah. Brother of the late Bill, Sam, Milt, and Ubby. Dan was a combat veteran during World War II in the U.S. Air Force as an engineer-gunner on a B-24. A military funeral will be held. He was a 60-plus year mason and a 50-plus year Shriner. A private graveside service will be held.

Contributions in Dan’s memory may be made to:

The National WWII Museum (https://bit.ly/3hQAGcK) or by calling 504-528-1944 x 290

Rickel “Ricki” Shuster-Of Wellesley, MA and Palm Beach, FL, passed on June 16, 2020.  Dear daughter of the late Harry and Yetta Saks.  Beloved wife of Richard Shuster and the late Dr. Jay Shumaker.  Loving sister to the late David Saks.  Devoted mother of Dana Spencer and her husband Steven, Jon Shumaker and his wife Rebecca, Scott Shuster and his wife Shelley, and the late Adam Shumaker.  Proud grandmother of Alexandra Spencer, Darren Spencer, Naomi Spencer, Connor Spencer, Joanna Shumaker, Ryan Shumaker, Jack Shuster, Sam Shuster, and Ella Shuster.  Born in Detroit, Ricki was a graduate of the University of Michigan and Suffolk University Law School.  Ricki was an attorney in the Boston area specializing in real estate law and was active in many social and cultural organizations.  Private services were held graveside due to current restrictions.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Ricki’s memory may be made to Newton-Wellesley Hospital Development Fund, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462 or The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 to support pediatric cancer research.

Arlynn Beverly Siegel passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Newton, MA at age 81 on Friday, June 19, 2020.  She was born in Lynn, MA on March 9, 1939.Above all, family was at the core of Arlynn’s life. She was the loving wife of Jack Siegel, sister of Muriel Bean and Sharon Burke, mother of Adam Gurwitz and Marc Siegel, beloved mother-in-law of Maria Elena Cruz Lopez and doting grandmother of Raquel and Daniela Siegel.Arlynn was an active member of Temple Reyim of Newton, serving in a variety of roles through the years. She spent many years managing a busy medical practice and loved volunteering with young children at the Horace Mann Elementary School.A private graveside service will be held at the New Tifereth Israel (Everett) Cemetery. Shiva will be observed outdoors, in a socially distanced environment, from Tuesday, June 23 through Monday, June 29, excluding Shabbat, between the hours of 930am to 1230pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02466.

Nelson H. Goldin of Framingham, MA passed away in Tamarac, FL on Monday, June 15, 2020 after a long battle with kidney disease.

Nelson was born on July 29, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was pre-deceased by his parents, George and Ruth (Goldstein) Goldin.

Nelson was a veteran of the U.S Army, and served in Germany during the Vietnam War as a medic. After returning home to Massachusetts, he was a long-time business owner in Framingham where he owned Waverly Auto Parts. Nelson was always committed to serving his community and helping others. He served as a police officer in Hopkinton, a member of the Keefe Tech School Committee, and the Framingham Board of Health. He was on the Board of Directors for Cold Spring Resort in Ashland, NH for over thirty years, including serving as President. In later years, he found his true calling as a Constable and Justice of the Peace.  One of his greatest joys was performing weddings, baby namings, and other major life events for friends, family, and strangers who became his friends. He officiated the weddings for each of  his children. Family was the most important thing in Nelson’s life.

In recent years, Nelson and Margie spent winters in Florida where they were able to take cruises, relax, and continue to enjoy family both in Florida and Massachusetts.

Beloved husband to Marjorie (Shuster) Goldin of Framingham, MA. Loving father to Rachel (Goldin) Adams (husband Berry) and Naomi Goldin of Whitinsville, MA, Rebekah (Freeman) Schulze (husband Louis) of Weston, FL, and Seth Freeman (wife Stephanie) of Upton, MA. Proud Zaydie (grandfather) to Madison and Hannah Minutolo, Annie and Teddy Schulze, and Zoe and Zachary Freeman. He is also survived by his sister, Phyllis (Goldin) Swartz of Bellingham, MA and his nieces Elaine, Michelle, and Stephanie.

Nelson touched the lives of many people, and he will be very missed. A private graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made in Nelson’s name to Buddy Dog Humane Society, 151 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776 or Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760.

Cemach, Henry of Natick, MA formerly of Jamaica Plain passed away on June 16, 2020. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Lippman) Cemach. Devoted father of Gary Cemach, Richard Cemach, Karen Ferraro and her husband Richard, and Janet Cemach. Proud grandfather of Michael Cemach, and Jamie, Nikki, and Jake Ferraro. Henry graduated from Mass College of Pharmacy. He was an avid sports fan, who especially loved the NY Giants and horse racing. He loved to travel, but most of all spending time with his family. Funeral services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Henry’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

David Apotheker-Of Mashpee,June 9, 2020.Graveside services were held privately on June 15th.

Julian Daly, of Weston, MA, passed away at age 90 on June 13, 2020 at his home with his wife by his side.

Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Julian earned his college degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Harvard Law School. He worked for the SEC in Washington, D.C., before moving to the Boston area where he spent most of his career working as in-house counsel for a financial corporation. One of his proudest achievements in his professional career was overcoming a stutter he’d struggled with as a child and young adult to become a proficient and dynamic public speaker.

Julian enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life, including art, photography, tennis, cross-country skiing, and sailing. But he may be remembered most for his extraordinary culinary talents. Nothing made Julian happier than sitting with family and sharing one of his home-made meals accompanied with wine, classical music, and animated conversation.

Julian is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; daughter Victoria, and her husband, Alan Schneiderman; daughter Joanna, and her husband, Jay Fitzgerald; as well as three grandsons, Samuel, Benjamin, and Zeb Fitzgerald.

Julian was laid to rest at Linwood Cemetery in Weston. Funeral arrangements were private due to Covid-19.

October 21, 1927 – June 15, 2020

It was love at first sight.

From the moment her flight touched ground and taxied to the terminal zone at Israel’s Lod Airport on a January morning in 1962, Barbara Checkoway could see, feel and hear the Promised Land calling. And it would beckon her and her beloved husband Norman, of blessed memory, to return again and again over the next half-century.

Barbara, who was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 21, 1927, passed peacefully in the early morning of June 15, 2020. Reared by her parents, Harry and Rose (Shore) Snider in Haverhill, Massachusetts along with sisters Selma and Marcia, Barbara graduated Haverhill High School in 1945 and married her childhood sweetheart and budding artist and art teacher, Norman Checkoway, two years later.

In post-war fashion, Barbara and Norman soon settled into a newly built ranch home in Framingham, Massachusetts where they would spend the rest of their lives together. There they raised three boys, Nelson, Steven and Martin, who eventually married and brought seven grandchildren into their lives: Emily, Chloe, Laura, Michael, Eva, Spencer, and Daniel. But from the outset, Barbara knew she wasn’t cut from the cloth of a 1950s suburban homemaker, and Norman’s seven-month sabbatical leave from Brookline’s Driscoll School to study and paint in Israel would prove to be a pivotal turning point in her life.

The family joined Norman’s parents, Chava and Dov, on Kibbutz Einat, a community they had helped to found during the pioneering days of Israel’s statehood. Barbara worked with Chava in Einat’s gladiola nursery and immersed herself in Israeli life and culture. A second sabbatical stretching a full year between the summers of 1969 and 1970 cemented this love affair with the land. Afterward, Barbara kept the connection intact stateside, staying in touch with Israeli friends and family through letters and phone calls, and yielding to the pull of this vibrant young nation, time and again.

Meanwhile, she embarked on an administrative career in higher education, first at Wellesley College, then at Brandeis University and finally at Boston University, where she managed the office of the Creative Writing Program run by novelist Leslie Epstein. Always regretful that she did not go on to college herself after high school, Barbara was determined to earn her degree. After a decade of part-time evening study, she finally donned a mortarboard and gown in her late 60s, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Metropolitan College of Boston University.

Among Barbara’s return trips to Israel were volunteer stints at the famed Hebrew immersion school for new immigrants, Shulamit Katz-Nelson’s Ulpan Akiva. In Framingham, Barbara became the go-to Hebrew tutor for Bar and Bat Mitzvah students. And she continued to revel in Israeli culture, from music to folk dancing.

Always thirsty for knowledge and new experiences, she and Norman traveled extensively, frequently audited courses together at BU, and were avid museum visitors and theatergoers—continuing well into their 80s until a pair of bad knees and Norman’s declining health slowed them down. After Norman’s passing, she lived in the home they had built together for another year with the help of loving caregivers, before spending her final 18 months at the Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb home in Norton, Massachusetts.

Barbara was fierce, she was demanding, she loved her family, she loved life, and she will be missed. And on June 15^th, for one final time, she heard the Promised Land calling her home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Abraham Initiatives, a non-profit organization that promotes Jewish-Arab partnership across all facets of Israel’s society. To contribute, visit www.AbrahamInitiatives.org

Doris D. Zimmer died June 14 following a period of declining health.  She was 93.

She was born March 25, 1927 in NY, daughter of Eastern European immigrants Rose and Hyman DuKaten.  She grew up in the Bronx, graduated James Monroe High School and attended classes at City College of New York.

She married the love of her life, Alex Zimmer, and together raised four children, eventually making their home in Newton, Massachusetts.

She returned to college when her children were grown, earning a degree in social work which she used working as a caseworker at a Boston area agency until retirement.

For the past two years she made her home in an apartment she loved at Springhouse Assisted Living in Jamaica Plain where she enjoyed community activities and made new, dear friends.

She enjoyed travel, listening to music, her many friends and especially visits with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was supported in the last months by Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care and Peace of Mind Home Care.  While all of the staff were caring and supportive, she developed a very special and loving relationship with a senior worker from Peace of Mind, Donna Evans, who brought her comfort and nurturance during her last months, and particularly her last hours, when her family could not be by her side.  We are so grateful.

She is survived by her children William Zimmer and his wife Marsha, Michael Zimmer and his wife Wendy Gordon, Wendy Gignoux and her husband Henri, LisaAnn Martin and her husband Matthew, six grandchildren, Emily, Joanna, Jonathan,Hannah, Ethan and Jason as well as 3 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband of almost 50 years Cantor Alex Zimmer, her subsequent partner of 7 years, Arthur Marcus, her parents, sister Sylvia and brother William.

A private burial will take place with a memorial for family and friends next summer.  In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care.

Rudavsky, Rabbi Benjamin Z., of Cambridge, MA, passed away on June 13, 2020. Benjamin is predeceased by his late wife Malka Rudavsky and survived by their children Dahlia, Elana, and Oren Rudavsky, the late Eda Appelbaum and survived by their son Jesse Rudavsky. Benjamin leaves his beloved wife Kathleen Townsend and her children Luke, Martin, Tracy, and Julie Townsend, and Laura Stackpole. Beloved grandfather of 7, and proud great grandfather of 1. Cherished step grandfather of 8 and proud step great grandfather of 1. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Benjamin’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Carla J. Fink of Milford, Mass., passed away at age 72 on April 1, 2020, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston while her husband held her hand. She was laid to rest in Sharon Memorial Park on April 6.

Carla was born December 16, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. Her parents moved to Miami Beach, Fla., while she was an infant to be near her mother’s family. She made several lifelong friends there before moving to the Boston area to join the Brandeis University class of 1969. Shen remained close friends with a group of her classmates until the end. Other than two years in Cleveland to earn a Master of Science in Social Administration degree from Case Western Reserve University, she remained in the Boston area for the rest of her life.

Carla found her calling as a social worker. She held a number of positions in that field, most of them working with children or the elderly. Her proudest accomplishment was creating, from scratch, a Wraparound program that integrated a multiple services to support Deaf children who were dealing with other difficulties. That program evolved into today’s Walden Community Service at The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham.

Carla first dealt with breast cancer in the mid-1990s. It was treated and went away, to return with a vengeance in 2016. From that point on it could be slowed, and it was, but not stopped. She never stopped living during her multiple rounds of treatments, visiting Chile, Jordan, Israel, Australia and New Zealand with her husband after her second diagnosis and not slowing down until 2020. She lived life to the fullest for as long as she could and went down fighting.

Carla is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Efrem Mallach; by two stepsons and their families, including four grandchildren that she thought of as her own, by many cousins on both her parents’ sides, and by a host of friends to whom she brought joy whenever they met. She will be missed by all of them.

Contributions in Carla’s memory may be made to either of her two favorite charities, Doctors Without Borders and Planned Parenthood.

Irma Gurvits of Newton, MA, formerly of Fairfield, CT, passed away on June 10, 2020 at the age of 85. Irma was born on June 5, 1935, in Odessa, USSR.  In 1957, Irma graduated from the Odessa Hydrotechnical Institute as a civil engineer. During the 1970’s, Irma, along with her husband Victor, made a decision to leave the Soviet Union. After numerous denials, Irma and her family were able to leave the USSR in 1977.  Upon arrival to the United States, Irma and her family settled in Fairfield, CT.

Irma used her experience adjusting to her new country to help other recent immigrants.  She was active with Jewish Family Service of Bridgeport, where she volunteered to assist other new arrivals, teaching them how to assimilate into the new culture.

Irma was a talented seamstress, and was always ready to use her skills on her family and friends’ wardrobes.  She enjoyed traveling, board games and her winter home in Florida.  She had a passion for garage sales and often shared her newly found treasures with her loved ones.

Irma’s true passion was her family. She was a devoted wife of 64 years to her late husband Victor, and a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to host barbecues, dinners and birthday parties, where her family could get together to celebrate each other. Irma is survived by her sons Eugene and Valentin, her daughters-in-law Jennifer and Katrina, her grandchildren Laura Hallissey (JohnJoe), Alexander, Jeremy, Michelle, and Allen, and her great granddaughter Harper.

Funeral arrangements will be private. A celebration of Irma’s life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, a donation in Irma’s memory may be made to HIAS, P.O. Box 97077 Washington, DC 20090-7077, (hias.org), and to COVID-19 Response, Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA 02118.

Ralph H. Berkowitz, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, Orleans, and Hallandale, FL, on June 7, 2020. Dear brother of the late Ethel Tobin, the late Irving “Isaac” Berkowitz, the late Albert “Abbie” Berkowitz and his surviving wife Lois Berkowitz. Long-time friend of the late Robert Kemmery. Devoted uncle of Ken Berkowitz and his wife Holly, Marcia Berkowitz and her husband Marc Cohen, the late Ed Tobin and his surviving wife Helen. Loving great uncle Ben Berkowitz and the late Jacob Berkowitz, Ali and Michael Sganga, Josh Cohen and Alissa Cooper, Dani and Rubin Liber, and Lara Tobin. Dear great-great uncle of Hailey and Jake Sganga and Jacqueline and Elsa Liber. Private graveside services. Graduate of Yeshiva University. Former Boston Public Schools teacher and administrator. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Friends of Magen David Adom, PO Box 96402, Washington, DC 20090-6402 or Jewish National Fund, 78 Randall Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or 800-542-8733.

White, Neil S., 85 years of age, of E. Falmouth, on June 1, 2020.
Beloved husband of Phyllis (Freeman) White.  He was pre-deceased by his parents Morris and Esther (Stone) White and his sister Evelyn (White) Gruber and her husband Jack Gruber.
Dear brother-in-law of Stephen and Betty Freeman.  Beloved uncle of Cheryl Parker, Andy Gruber, Alan Gruber, Nicole Devlin, Chris Freeman, Stephanie Freeman and their families.
Neil served in the Army followed by careers in the shoe industry and many years at the Boston Globe.
A private graveside service will be held.  Interment are the Hebrew Volin Cemetery, West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Neil’s name may be made to the American Heart Association.

Marilyn Finkel-Of  Delray Beach,FL,on June  4, 2020.Services in Boston will be private.

Anthony DiBona, Jr., 33, of Braintree on June 2, 2020. Beloved son of Barbara and Richard Goldberg and the late Anthony DiBona, Sr. Survived by loving Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. A graduate of The Dexter School and Suffolk University, Anthony was a well known and respected legislative aide and legal analyst. A private graveside service will be held. A day of celebration honoring Anthony’s life will be announced at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Pan- Mass Challenge, 77 Fourth St, Needham, MA 02494 or PMC.org, Anthony’s profile page: DG0285.

Manuel E. Brown of Newton died peacefully on June 2, 2020. He was 100 years old. He was born to Rose and Harry Brown (both immigrants from Austria), in the old West End of Boston, a neighborhood that was a major influence in shaping his life. He was the only son and middle child, surviving his sisters Beatrice and Syril.

If a “good life” is to live in interesting times, Manny’s life was riveting. He came into the world as the Spanish flu waned and grew up up during the Great Depression. He went on to serve in General Patton’s Army in France, invading Utah Beach,Normandy, France on D-Day +2 with the 90th Division dubbed the “Tough Ombres.” Wounded just 43 days into combat in The Battle of The Hedgerows in St. Lo, France, Manny survived thirteen surgeries in the next fifteen months. He was awarded the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star, among many other US Army Medals. Years later Manny was awarded the French Medal of Valor for his actions as part of the American Forces liberating France and Europe. Returning to Boston after the war, he built a highly successful family business that survived and grew for more than 40 years, ultimately merging with a national firm. Manny thrived through it all reflecting his remarkable strength, resilience and fortitude, all reinforced by his noteworthy and oft recalled warm sense of humor.

Three years after he was wounded at St. Lo, Manny won the hand of Florence Weisman, a beautiful young woman, also from the West End of Boston. They were married for 61 years before Florence died in 2008. Manny is survived by Steven –his only child and favorite son. Manny also leaves his daughter-in law, Jane, who he viewed as a daughter, and his beloved grandchildren Noah and wife Anne Levy of Evanston, IL, and Jessie and her husband Chris Fanelli of Washington, D.C. He relished his newest role as “Great Grandpa” to Noah’s sons Ben and Leif, and Jessie’s daughters, Nina and Janie. He never missed a birthday or a family event, a testament to his devotion to family and his remarkable memory!

From his earliest years, Manny worked hard to help his family financially. What could a pre-teen do during the depression to help? From the income he generated selling newspapers in the neighborhood, Manny reinvested his earnings in his first entrepreneurial endeavor selling corn beef sandwiches at the Boston Braves games. His remarkable work ethic and abundant generosity continued to be a hallmark of his life.

The West End House of Boston was a constant touchstone in Manny’s life. He joined the Boy’s Club at the age of nine and remained actively involved for many decades as an an Alumni Board Member, serving as President. Both his son and grandson attended the West End House Camp. Manny graduated from Boston English High School before joining the army. Since he was a youngster, Manny had an amazing talent for making personal connections and remembering names, places and details of events reflecting his sincere interest in the lives of others.

Together Manny and Florence launched, Harper W. Poulson, a stationery and office products business located on Boylston Street that originally served the formal stationery needs of many Beacon Hill families. While they struggled and sacrificed in the early days, Manny nurtured and grew the office supply side of the business the same way he lived his life: he focused on relationships, always putting his customers and employees first. His son, Steven, eventually became a partner in the business. His most famous young employee is the current Mayor of The City of Boston, The Honorable Martin Walsh, who has said that his time working for Manny at Poulson’s was the best job he ever had.

Manny and Florence lived in Boston, Framingham, Brookline and Newton over the span of their six decades of marriage. Florence was his business partner, his life partner and his sweetheart forever. They enjoyed many wonderful international trips during retirement and spent close to 25 winters in Florida.

Whether by design or instinct, Manny’s priorities were always evident in the way he lived his life: Family, Country, Friends. His family sustained him and he sustained them; his Country gave him the freedom and the opportunity, to achieve, to work, to prosper and he proudly fought and bled for his Country; his friends, and there were so, so many over the years, brought him great joy and completed the fabric of his life. Manny’s life will always be a stunning role model for the vast network of family, friends and acquaintances who will continue to love and cherish him.

Anyone wishing to make a remembrance in Manny’s name, please consider the West End House Boys and Girls Club (westendhouse.org) or The Benchmark One Company Fund at The Falls at Cordingly Dam, 2300 Washington St, Newton MA 02462.

of Jamaica Plain, MA, passed away June 2, 2020. Beloved wife of Jon Kingsdale. Devoted mother of Julia and Jessica. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosalie’s memory may be made to Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, 780 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118, Project Bread, 145 Border St., Boston, MA 02128, or Phillips Brooks House Association, 1 Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138

Age 80 years, of Newton, passed away June 1. Beloved husband and best friend of 52 years to Susan (Dambrov) Lookner, and son of the late Samuel and Esther Lookner.

Spencer was a ‘57 graduate of Newton High School, Tufts Engineering ‘61, Northeastern MSEE ‘66 and MSIE ‘69. After working as an engineer, he decided on a sales career and started Lookner Real Estate in West Newton Square in 1973. As a realtor he sold hundreds of properties, served as President of the Newton Real Estate Board, and was named a Realtor Emeritus.

Above all, he was a proud father and loved spending time with his family. Coaching his sons, watching sports with them, or going on trips together. He was the best Dad to Samuel Lookner (wife Lauren), Stephen Lookner, and Saul Lookner (wife Christine), and proud grandfather of Amanda, Cheri, Mitchell, Zara, and Georgia. He also leaves his brother-in-law Robert Dambrov (wife Kim), and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends (including former roommates Manny Cohen and Danny Shapiro).

Due to COVID-19, private services will be held at Newton Cemetery. Donations in his memory can be made to a charity of your choice.

Joseph Robie of Brockton, MA and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, died Monday at the age of 77 after battling a long illness.  Joseph was the son of the late Philip and Pearl (Warkel) Robie.  Loving husband of 54 years to Harriet (Cohen) Robie.  Beloved father of Stephen and Winnie Robie of New York, NY and Michael and Jody Robie of Natick, MA.  Adored grandfather of Olivia, Jordan, and Addison Robie.  Dear brother-in-law of Rosalind Hurwitz and Herb Stern.

Born in Quincy and raised in Brockton, Mr. Robie graduated from Brockton High School and Burdett College.  A proud veteran, he served his country in the Massachusetts Army National Guard.  For thirteen years, he worked in management at Brockton East Side Package, Inc. for his father-in-law, the late Joseph Cohen, where he learned all aspects of the liquor business.  Later, Mr. Robie and his wife, Harriet, owned and operated the business for twenty-nine years until retirement.

Mr. Robie was an avid golfer and passionate about the sport.  He was an active member of Thorny Lea Golf Club for 44 years.  He also was a long-time member of Temple Beth Emunah in Brockton.

Arrangements and shiva are private due to the COVID-19 virus.  A Celebration of his Life and Legacy will be held when it becomes safe to do so.  Donations in his name may be made to Dr. James Cleary Research Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02884-9168.

Wax, Lester, of Sharon, MA, passed away on May 31, 2020. Loving son of the late Ralph and Martha Wax. Beloved husband of Barbara (Shaker) Wax. Devoted father of Seth Wax and his wife Elisabeth Berger, and Alan Wax and his wife Kathy. Proud grandfather of Mia, Charlotte, and Zachary Wax. Caring brother of Risa Zierler.

A kindhearted and dependable man who loved his family and valued his relationships with friends, he was an antique car enthusiast whose expertise was sought after by hobbyists around the world.

Services will be private and shiva visitation co-ordinating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lester’s memory may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067, or the American Parkinson’s Disease Association, MA Chapter, 72 East Concord St., Room C3, Boston, MA 02118.

Ostroger, Beverly “Bev” of Marlborough, MA passed on May 28, 2020. Dear daughter of the late Abraham and Stella Lerner. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph Ostroger. Devoted mother of Sharon Kenny (Bill) and the late Mary Beth Bencic. Proud grandmother of Jake Kenny. Loving sister to the late Irwin Lerner. Survived by sister-in-law Diane Bodenstein, niece Jan Defeo, nephew Jim Lerner, and many adoring cousins and friends. Bev resided in Arlington, MA for many years and was an active member of Temple Shalom in Medford, MA before moving to Boynton Beach, FL. She was an avid golfer and tennis player in her younger years. Bev loved watching Boston sports teams, professional tennis, figure skating and was extremely talented in her needlepoint work. Private services were held at graveside. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Bev’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

GREENWOOD, Sylvia Price, of Burlington, previously of Lexington, passed away at the age of 84 on May 20th, 2020.

Sylvia attended the Newton school system, graduating from Newton North High School, and attended Adelphi College. She was an accomplished painter and her works have brightened many homes. She was known for her thoughtfulness, sociability, and humor and loved to entertain. A dedicated wife to Eugene Greenwood, who predeceased her, Sylvia leaves behind sons James, Andrew, and Daniel. She will be remembered for her spirit, compassion, and loving nature.

A private graveside service was held at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA on Wednesday, May 27th, and a funeral is planned for after the pandemic.

Charitable donations in memory of Sylvia may be made to the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society at www.lexart.org/donate (click the “tribute ” box when checking out).

Please share your photos and tributes to Sylvia at https://civics.github.io/Sylvia

Robert J. Galvin of Brookline died of cancer on May 27, 2020 at the age of 81.

Bob was born in 1938 in New Haven, Connecticut to Herman and Freda (Helfand) Galvin. His father founded and conducted a multi-state distribution business. His mother was a homemaker and long-time volunteer at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
In 1957 Bob graduated from Hopkins School, a 360 years old college preparatory school in New Haven, and in 1961 from Union College in Schenectady, New York. At Union he was Editor-in-Chief of Concordiensis, the college newspaper, and a member of Kappa Nu fraternity. During his time as editor, Bob printed news and opinions with which the Student Council disagreed. To punish Bob they cut off funding for the newspaper, but the Albany Times-Union printed and distributed the school newspaper, with the result that the circulation of Concordienses increased from 1,500 to more than 50,000. This experience led to Bob’s life-long love of newspapers and the principle of freedom of the press. To the end of his life Bob received and read three newspapers every day: the Boston Globe, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

In 1967 Bob graduated from Suffolk University Law School. He was a shareholder/director of the Boston law firm of Davis, Malm & D’Agostine. He was an expert in real estate law, particularly the law of condominiums and cooperatives, and commercial landlord-tenant law. Bob was a member of the American, Massachusetts and Boston Bar Associations, and lectured, taught and wrote widely in his field. He created scores of residential, mixed-use, retail and industrial condominiums. He was editor and co-author of Massachusetts Condominium Law, the standard textbook for lawyers and judges in the field. He wrote the chapter on condominiums for Crocker’s Notes on Common Forms, another standard text. He had a scholarly interest in the philosophy and writings of Henry David Thoreau (Bob’s license plate read THORO). Bob was an elected fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society, a life member of the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Athenaeum and the Thoreau Society. He served for twenty-five years on the board of directors of the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE), four years as its president. Bob served for ten years on the board of the Thoreau Society, four as its vice president. He served for thirty years as president of the Beech Hill Foundation, Inc. Bob served on the investment committees of the BCAE, Thoreau Society, and his law firm.

Bob was an enthusiastic reader who read widely. He loved reading books by and about Churchill, and treasured his many trips to the United Kingdom. In 2012 he studied law at Oxford University, and in 2015 he attended the 800th anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede. In his younger days, Bob skied during the winter, and sailed his boat Concordiensis in the summer. During his time at Union College, Bob earned his airplane pilot license.

Bob is survived by his sons David and Peter. Bob was proud of the accomplishments of David, a product management executive and business consultant, and Peter, an environmentalist and founder of the Center for Biological Diversity. They were a joy to Bob from the day they were born and were central to his existence. Bob is also survived by his grandchildren, Timothy and Amberlee. Bob frequently remarked at his great good fortune to be the father of his sons and grandfather to Timothy and Amberlee. He is also survived by his beloved sisters, Jane, an actress and international acting coach; and Harriett, a lawyer and life-long prosecutor; six nieces and nephews, and his brother-in-law Stanley, a PhD in American studies and successful entrepreneur.

Bob’s marriage to Susan Goldstein, the mother of his children ended in 1971. Bob was a close friend of the late Joyce Buczak. For twenty-five years he was privileged to share his life with the late Phyllis Yachimski. Since 2012, Bob’s life was enriched by his relationship with his inamorata Judith Himber, a doctor of psychology, and the world’s only Jewish Mayflower descendant. They found each other on Match.com.

Bob’s remains will be buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. Respecting his wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of charitable donations, friends and family may send flowers. But if you are so disposed, contributions may be made in Bob’s memory to the Thoreau Society, 341 Virginia Road, Concord, Massachusetts 01742, and/or the Center for Biological Diversity, PO Box 710, Tucson Arizona 85702-0710.

Rosenberg, Charlotte (Handel), of Chelsea, MA, on May 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Carl Rosenberg. Devoted mother of Robert Rosenberg and his wife Marcia, Stephen Rosenberg and the late Michael Rosenberg. Proud grandmother of Jesse, Devin, Mollie, and Alex. Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to any Covid-19 charity of your choice.

It is with great sadness, we share the news that Lee Wallace has passed.  After a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Lee passed away from complications due to pneumonia while living at Seacrest Retirement Community in San Diego, CA.  Born in Boston on May 6, 1926, Lee met David Wallace; together they had a remarkable love for each other and created a beautiful life until David’s passing on December 10, 2001. Lee was a loving mother to Arthur, Sandra and Howard as well as grandmother to Michael, Leah, Samara, Jace and David.  Lee also enjoyed working over 20 years in her career as a Ward Secretary with the VA Hospital organization in Boston, MA and Tampa, FL.

Lee’s highest priority was the well-being of her children and supporting their education and career goals.  Lee enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.  Lee looked forward to the annual road trip to David’s birthplace in Gloucester, MA and the holiday vacations to The Grandview Resort in Moodus, CT. Lee was an avid reader of romantic novels when she was not watching baseball with David or taking a dip in the pool.  Lee and David enjoyed traveling where their travels included all of Europe, Israel and wonderful destinations within the United States as well as multiple cruises throughout the Caribbean.

Due to Covid-19 and concern for her family and friend’s safety, funeral services shall be postponed until the date of the unveiling of her graveside plaque alongside David at Sharon Memorial Park, located in Sharon, MA.  Those who wish to remember Lee in a special way may make gifts in her memory to Seacrest Village, 211 Saxony Road, Encinitas, CA 92024.

Seacrest Village Retirement Communities is a vibrant not-for-profit, senior housing and healthcare organization in Encinitas. Known for their caring and nurturing environment, Seacrest Village has been serving the San Diego community in the Jewish tradition since 1944.

KELMAN, Rose Beloved Wife and Partner with Lifelong Commitment to the Pursuit of Peace and Justice Rose Brousman Kelman passed away peacefully on April 15 at age 94. She was the beloved and cherished wife and partner of Herbert Kelman, Cabot Professor of Social Ethics, Emeritus, at Harvard University, for 67 years. In addition to her husband, Rose is survived by her nephew, Michael Stern, her nieces, Deborah McCants and Ruth Ticktin, and eleven grandnieces and grandnephews. Her sister, Esther Stern of Chicago, passed away suddenly on April 20, a few days after Rose’s death. Rose was a dedicated social worker, trained at the University of Chicago (BSS 1948) and Howard University (MSW 1953). She had experience in family social work, school social work, medical social work, and psychiatric social work, as well as in teaching and supervision of social work students. After receiving her BSS degree from the University of Chicago, she took a position in Baltimore. Her husband, in turn, came to Baltimore in 1951 as a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins. They met, fell in love, and got married in 1953. In Baltimore, they were active in starting a new chapter of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) and participating in its ultimately successful campaign to integrate the lunch counters at the city’s five-and-ten-cents stores. They spent many of their dates on the picket line or at sit-ins. Increasingly, Rose became involved in her husband’s research, some of which dealt with the impact of experience in the U.S. on the images and attitudes of students and specialists from different parts of the world, and entailed considerable travel abroad. The research benefited greatly from her interviewing and human relations skills. She developed close ties with many of her husband’s students. When asked if she and her husband had children, she would answer “No, but we have students.” Starting in 1990, Rose played a central role in the Israeli-Palestinian problem-solving workshops and working groups organized by her husband and colleagues – taking detailed notes of workshop discussions, making logistical arrangements, attending to participants’ needs, and contributing more than anyone else to creating a secure and supportive environment for all. Rose treated everyone with dignity and caring, whether it was a homeless person in Harvard Square or a prince in the Royal Palace of Jordan. Donations in memory of Rose can be sent to New Israel Fund or the Joint Distribution Committee. No Services at this time.

Charlotte Rose ( Levin), (Schneider) Schlesinger-Age 100, of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Newton. Loving wife of 42 years of the late Leonard Schlesinger, and for 16 years of the late Milton Schneider. Born in Chelsea, raised in Malden, daughter of the late Rose and Edward Levin. Survived by adored and devoted son Jeffrey Schneider and his wife Judie, and much-loved and loving stepsons Richard (Dena)  and Alan (Susan) .Loving and beloved mother of the late Jane Joachim and the late James Schneider Also survived by nine beloved and dedicated grandchildren: Michael (Ellen) Joachim, Suzanne Horgan, Elizabeth (David) Koplan,Caroline Schneider, Michelle (Adam) Zaff ,Sharon (Rich) Briansky, Ben (Iris) Schlesinger, Kate Schlesinger, and Joseph (Marlene) Schlesinger, and Charlotte’s greatest pride and joy, her twenty great-grandchildren: Zachary, Seth and Matthew Joachim, Jared, Jessica, Alexandra, Caitlin, Courtney and Abby Horgan, Lily and Drew Koplan, Theo Schneider, Rachel and Ally Zaff, Ben and Sam Briansky, Noah and Julia Schlesinger, and Evan and Sophie  Schlesinger. Dear sister of the late Priscilla (Herb) Brav, and the late Robert Levin (surviving wife Carrol).In her last years, Charlotte was also blessed with outstanding caregivers and friends Sarah Mukasa and Teddy Nakasozi. Charlotte was a life member of Hadassah, an officer of the Brandeis Women’s Committee, a leader of study groups and book clubs, a bridge player and theater lover. With husband Milton she was a founding member of Temple Shalom; with husband Lenny she was a world traveler. We her family are grateful for her long life, well-lived. Private graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park. Remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Beloved husband, since Sept. 25, 1966, of Ellen (Band) Temkin, Bob passed away the evening of May 1, 2020, peacefully, at home, after a long battle with heart disease. His graveside service, on May 5, was conducted by Cantor Deborah Katchko Gray, a close family friend for almost 40 years, and was attended by Ellen, their loving sons, Aron and Joshua; Bob’s brother Richard and his dear wife Carol; longtime friends Helaine and John Carroll; the Cantor’s husband, F. Scott Gray, as well as Bob’s most excellent aide, LPN Joseph, all masked, and standing six feet apart. The service was live-streamed by the Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Parlor to adoring daughter Rachel and her husband Barak and their family in Israel. Bob will be forever remembered by the grandchildren he loved and was adored by: Raanan, Michal, Eitan, Zev, Noam, Shira Leah, Yechiel, and Yehuda. He will also be missed by Rick and Carol’s family: Mark and Stephanie Temkin and their sons Jonathan and Matthew; Daniel Temkin and Amanda Gordon; and daughter Jessica and her husband David Rubinstein. He was especially close to his cousins and extended family. Bob’s parents, z’l, Max and Lillian Temkin, gone since the early 90s, were very proud of Bob and his many accomplishments, as were Ellen’s parents, Manny and Ethel Band, and sister Maxine, also of blessed memory.

Born, on Oct. 21, 1943, a second generation Bostonian, Bob was a graduate of Boston Latin School in 1960, then U Mass Amherst in 1964, where he won the Silver Medal in the CPA exam, just before graduating with a BBA. After working (the required) three years at Arthur Young, in Boston, he became a CPA, in 1967. During his long working career he shared much of his time and attention with local community organizations, starting as an advisor to Boston’s Jr. Achievement program and chairing a special committee as President of the Natick Low and Moderate Income Housing group.

In 1973, Bob was transferred to AY in NYC, for a special assignment and then instead of going back to Boston, became a Partner in 1976 while at the Stamford, CT office. From 1976-1978 Bob served as Staff Director of the “Cohen Commission on Auditor’s Responsibilities”. During this time Bob joined a committee at The Jewish Home for the Elderly in Fairfield County, where he held various board positions, until becoming its President in 1985. In 1978, he was recognized by U Mass with its Accounting Alumni Award. In 1980, he joined the board of Temple Beth El in Norwalk, as their Treasurer, and also joined Stratford CT’s American Shakespeare Theatre, as their Treasurer.

He was then transferred back to NYC as a member of the AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board and then became AY’s National Director of Auditing Standards, until his return to Boston, in 1988. While commuting from New York City to Weston, CT, he served as President of Temple Beth El, from 1981 to 1983 and was also elected to the Board of Education, in Weston, where he chaired the Budget Committee, for 2-3 years.

In 1985, Bob was elected to the National Board of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. In 1986, he won the U Mass School of Management Alumni Award, becoming a member of their Accounting Alumni Advisory Council, and a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board of the School of Management. In 1987, he became President of the CT Valley Region of USCJ.

In 1988, Bob and his family returned to AY in Boston. The children’s four grandparents were very happy. He gave up his presidency with United Synagogue but was named a Regional Vice President, where he served as chairman of the Audit, Budget, and Affiliation committees. In 1989-90, he was appointed to the Board of the Synagogue Council of MA, where he later became its treasurer.

Continuing as a partner with the newly formed firm of Ernst & Young, Bob then became active at Combined Jewish Philanthropy (CJP), serving on its Executive Committee for ten years as Treasurer Vice Chairman of Social Planning, and on the Allocations Committee.

From 1993 to 2012, he served on the Governor-appointed MA Board of Public Accounting, during which time he also became a board member and officer of the JCC of Greater Boston, ultimately becoming its Chairman, in 2003. He also served as the VP of the Board of Directors of Greater Boston’s Chamber of Commerce, during that same time. Bob retired from Ernst and Young in 2002, after serving in the Litigation Advisory Services group.

In 2006, Bob and Ellen relocated from their Newton home and moved full time to Cape Cod, where Bob continued consulting in his specialty of Forensic Accounting. He became a member of the Board of the Cape Cod Museum of Art, was on the board of the Conservative Synagogue, Anshei Chesed, and treasurer of the Cape Cod Synagogue. He continued as an active alumnus of U Mass, Amherst. He generously contributed to the education programs of The Cape Cod Symphony, and was an active member of The Hyannis Rotary Club.

In June, 2012, joining with colleague Beth daSilva, Bob became Managing Director of Temkin and daSilva LLC, a forensic accounting and consulting firm specializing in litigation related to commercial disputes and working with clients in need of investigative services.

As his partner Lynda Schwartz recently said, “Bob was a modest man, with strong opinions and an unshakeable integrity. His name became shorthand for how to do things the right way. He was a model for personal and professional competence.”

Bob was a devoted family man who made sure that his family came first, no matter whatever else he did. He was generous to a fault and an ultimate “mensch”. He was smart and wise, a mentor to many, and admired by anyone who knew or worked with him. His memory will be cherished by his whole family, always.

Donations in Bob’s memory may be sent to The JCC of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton St., Newton Centre, MA, 02459. Att’n Development Department, Hope Health, 1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02904, or to another charity of your choice.

Fran Morrill Schlitt, known to family as “Faigie,” died in Boston on May 9, 2020 from complications of the coronavirus at the age of 84. She will be sorely missed.

Faigie was born in Auburn (Maine) to Martin Morrill and Ida Chipman Morrill, and grew up in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She was a graduate of Brandeis University, Class of 1957, where she made lifelong friendships and discovered new intellectual, cultural, and political frontiers. Frannie earned her MSW from Boston University in 1960. She took great satisfaction in her four-decade social work career in private practice and settings as varied as the Harlem (NYC) and Concord (Mass.) school systems, the Whittier Street Health Center, and Boston College. In her life and in her career, Fran cared deeply about people: their dignity, their wellbeing, and their just treatment. She cultivated and cherished relationships with people of all backgrounds and ages.

In 1981, Fran’s life took an unexpected turn when she learned she was pregnant. She and Jacob Schlitt married that summer, and Fran gave birth to David Morrill Schlitt two days before her 46th birthday. Fran and Jacob delighted in raising a son together. Fran attributed her later-in-life interest in Jewish learning and Torah study in part to her and Jacob’s decision to send David to the Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Boston. In the 1990s, Frannie became an active member of the Newton Centre Minyan. It was with the Minyan community that Fran and family marked many of her most significant lifecycle events, including her recovery from lung cancer after her 2007 diagnosis and treatment.

Fran was a serious thinker and a perpetual student, a proud feminist and a democratic socialist. Long before it entered the political mainstream, she was a passionate advocate for Single-Payer Healthcare (“Medicare for All”). Frannie remained committed to public healthcare and she decried the greed, cruelty, and inefficiency of the American healthcare system, nearly until her final breath.

Frannie is predeceased by her loving husband, Jacob Schlitt, and survived by son David Morrill Schlitt and daughter-in-law Sarah Zarrow of Bellingham (Washington). In recent years, Faigie mourned the loss of her cousin Libby Goldman, her sister Sallie Miles, and her brother Gerald Morrill. She treasured her relationships with her nieces and nephews, her extended family (including many who were not, strictly speaking, related), and Jacob’s adult children, Carol, Lewis, and Martha Schlitt.

A celebration of Fran Morrill Schlitt’s life will be planned for 2020-2021, as the developing public health situation permits. Contributions in Faigie’s memory may be made to Brandeis University, the Brookline Senior Center, and Mass-Care: The Massachusetts Campaign for Single-Payer Health Care.

Hurwitz, Rosalyn (Park), of Randolph, MA, passed away on May 16, 2020. Beloved wife of Joel Hurwitz. Devoted mother of Susan Kates and her husband Steve, and Eileen Hurwitz. Proud grandmother of Sarah and Adam Kates. Loving sister of Annette Skoletsky, Judith Ratner, and Barry Park. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rosalyn’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Ida Finger Case, 89, of Dartmouth MA, died peacefully at the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home on May 16, 2020 after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Case and the late Morris Finger.

Born in Brooklyn NY of the late Mildred and Emanuel Bacolas she grew up in Brooklyn and Miami FL. She moved to New Bedford, MA in 1951 upon marriage to Morris Finger.

She was the past president of the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood and was involved in numerous other voluntary organizations and activities in the area. An avid bridge player, she enjoyed the fellowship of weekly games, walking, tennis and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her two sons, Steven Finger of Dartmouth and Alan Finger of Brunswick Maine, and the late (son) Leon Finger; her granddaughter, Dr. Abigail Finger and her partner, Lawrence Zarpaylic, of Newport Rhode Island.

She was the sister of the late Matthew Bacolas and the late Annbelle Korn.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Tifereth Israel Synagogue or the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home.

Arrangements are by Brezniak Funeral Directors, Newton MA.

Samuel of Newton, MA formerly of Milton, MA passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 14, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Tamara (Cashook) Berger. Devoted father of Stephen Berger and Marcia Berger. Father-in-law of Lisa Z Berger and Joel Lord. Current loving partner of Sandra Phillips her sons, Bruce and spouse, Judy Kaye-Phillips, Stephen and spouse, Nancy Phillips, and David Phillips. Proud grandfather of Harris Berger, Emily Berger, Eli Lord, Tamara Lord, Jamie Kaye-Phillips, Abby Kaye-Phillips, Dena Kaye-Phillips, Michelle Smith, Jeffrey Phillips, Suzanne Phillips, and Jillian Kolb. Loving brother of Louis Berger, Phillip Berger, and Pauline (Berger) Pransky. Devoted Uncle to many nieces and nephews.
For over 30 years, Sam owned and operated Auto Showplace in Allston, MA.

Due to the current Corona Virus situation, a Celebration of Sam’s Life will be held down the road. A small private graveside service will take place at Sharon Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Sam’s memory may be made to Project Bread, 145 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128 www.projectbread.org Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Kraft Family Building, 126 High Street, Boston, MA 02110 www.cjp.org

ELLIS, Naomi G.

Of Framingham, formerly of Randolph, Boston, and Fitchburg, at age 89, on May 12,2020.  Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Ellis. Dear daughter of the late Gertrude and Julius Goldman. Loving mother of Arlene Fuchs and her husband Ken of Wayland, and Howard Ellis and his wife Fay of Maplewood, NJ. Cherished grandmother of Gregory and his wife Danielle of Framingham, Daniel and his partner Gwen of Medford, and Gabriel of NJ, and proud great grandmother of Jonah and Michael. Devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews and dear sister to the late Dorothy Zinan and late Muriel Zitowitz. A graduate of Suffolk University and Boston State College, Naomi was an elementary school teacher in Boston for nearly 30 years and active in many synagogue, social, and cultural organizations. In her retirement, she volunteered as a reading tutor in the Brockton Schools and as an art docent at the Fuller Art Museum. Graveside services will be private. Remembrances may be made to Jewish Family Service of Metrowest, 475 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702 or Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

Kolman, Kenneth, age 83, recently of Wayland, formerly of Holliston, and Ashland, MA, passed away on May 6, 2020 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Beloved husband of Constance (Shattuck) Kolman for 36 years. Devoted father of Michael Kolman and his wife Ann, and Hilary Kolman. Dear grandfather of Jack, Allison, and Kate. Loving brother of Eric Kolman.
A true gentleman with a great dry sense of humor, he was loving and kind, and was always there to help someone in need. He loved a good snowstorm, a summer thunderstorm, Bermuda, Martha’s Vineyard, Connie’s cooking, and all of his dogs. He is also survived by his adoring Labradoodle, Bailey. Services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Save A Dog, 604 Boston Post Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776, or the charity of your choice.

Ted Scholl, 91, of Palm Beach FL and Wichita KS, passed away on May 2, 2020.

Ted is survived by his daughter Frances and son-in-law Michael Bast of Brooklyn, NY, his grandchildren Morton Bast and her husband Brett Fischer, and Allison Bast of New York City, NY; his daughter Laura of Wichita, KS; his daughter Barbara of New York City, NY; his son Jerry and daughter-in-law Dominique and his grandson Olivier of Wichita, KS; his step-sister Margaret Marshall of Billerica MA; his step-daughter Jennifer Cook of St. Augustine Fl; and step-son Christopher Cook, his wife Denise and their children Christopher Jr., Elizabeth and Abigail of Billerica, MA. His wife Jean Marie Scholl predeceased him.
Ted was born in Dorchester, MA to Fannie (Gordon) Scholl on January 13, 1929. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Force during WWII. He worked as an engineer for multiple companies including Cummins Engine Corporation. He was co-owner of Marshall & Company and was president of Cambridge Institute for Computer Programing, and started a laser printing cartridge business. Ted was a lifetime student of golf, bridge, and was a connoisseur of classical music.
In his later years, Jean and Ted moved to Florida where they were active members of their community. With the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease, coupled with Jean’s untimely death, Ted moved to Wichita to Chisholm Place, a special memory care facility.

Private burial will be at Sharon Memorial Park. Virtual Shiva will be held in Wichita and Brooklyn.

Memorial donations may be made to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline MA, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Sandra Marilyn Hecht Cohen, of Boston, MA passed away on May 3rd from Covid-19. Daughter of the late Dave and Ida (Ma) Hecht. Beloved mother of Jeffrey Alan Cohen and his wife, Dana, Debra Lisa Hegger of, Jay Kenneth Cohen and his wife,  Sarah O’Leary. Proud Grandmother to Alexa Cohen and fiancé Brennan Bicknese, Taylor Cohen, and partner Joseph Taylor,  Jessica Searle and husband Jon, Colby Wessling and husband Kyle, Devin Hegger and Julia Cohen. Great Grandmother to Benjamin and Rose Searle, Gabriel Wessing. Sandra is also survived by her sister Ethel Shapiro and brother Allen Hecht and pre-deceased by her sister, June Freedman.

Self-described as a liberal Jewish woman, Sandra had a larger than life personality, sharp sense of humor, and a unique way of looking at the world, which we coined Sandra-isms.Throughout her life,Sandra’s wit left an impression on everyone who met her.

Sandra grew up in Mattapan and graduated from Roxbury Memorial in 1953. She had fond memories of the Blue Hill Avenue area and Allerton Hill, Nantasket Beach,where she spent the summers with her extended family, passing the evenings playing cards and games around the dining room table.Sandra moved to Needham with her young family and in short time became a single mother.A highly skilled seamstress, Sandra was known for her shift dresses.Her hobbies included reading, tennis, cooking and sewing. Later in life, Sandra moved into the South End where she was a favorite among many of the shop owners.  Since 2018, Sandra resided at Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale,where she kept the staff entertained.

A celebration of Sandra’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Sandra’s memory may be made to COVID-19 Response, Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave, Boston, MA  02118.