Archive: June, 2020

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.

Jay Krafsur Harris of Delray Beach, Florida lost his battle to Covid after a valiant struggle on May 2, 2020. Jay was the beloved husband of Ellen Gardner Harris for almost 39 years. He was the loving father of Jodi Sarah Harris, Alyssa Jill Harris & her husband Timothy Michael Groch. He leaves behind three grandsons, Hunter Harris Beaulac, Ryder Russell Beaulac, and Asher Moon Groch. Jay’s loss is mourned by his three loving sisters, Joie Feinberg, Jeri Silverman, Jaci Marmor, and her husband Arthur Marmor. He is also mourned by Ellen’s three brothers, Jay Gardner, Steven Gardner, Paul Gardner & his wife Kimberly. Jay is survived by his loving cousins Jay Krafsur, Jody Krafsur and her daughter Jacalyn, Aunt Jean Krafsur, Elizabeth Banner, Helaine & Joe Banner, and their two sons Jason and Jonathon, daughter Jill Elias and husband Samuel Elias. Jay loved each of his nieces & nephews dearly, Jonathan & Aiste Feinberg, Jennifer & Evan Tobasky, Jessica Feinberg, Scott & Aimee Silverman, Todd & Jayme Silverman, Josh & Emily Marmor, Jamie & Ari Wexler, Scott Gardner, Jeffrey & Jessica Gardner, Katie Gardner, Susan Gardner the late Lee Gardner. Jay also loved gathering with his many great-nieces & nephews, Sydney and Jason Silverman, Harrison and Annie Silverman, Jordyn, Jillian and Jayden Tobasky, Jack, Joely and Jesse Wexler, Jaxson Feinberg, Alexis and Tessa Feinberg, Sophie, Aubrey and Max Marmor, and Fallon Gardner.

The world has lost a giant of a man. Jay was born in Boston on September 16, 1949 to Lorraine & Irving Harris. He was raised in Brookline, Massachusetts and graduated from Northeastern University before pursuing a career in Aviation. Jay began his career with Air New England flying Beach 99’s, de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otters & ended his career at Air New England as a Captain of the Fairchild FH- 227. During this time he flew many charters all across North America. He flew Ted Kennedy during his presidential run, Alice Cooper while on tour, NHL teams between cities and many other crazy charters that he loved to tell stories about. Between tours, Jay obtained his General Contractors license in Massachusetts and built his own home on Cape Cod in Yarmouthport. In 1981 Jay joined the Gardner family business, Star Bindery and became a partner. He worked in the printing industry until Star Bindery was sold in 2001. Jay’s other love was downhill skiing. Many years were spent at their home in Waterville Valley, NH. During those years Jay became certified in winter emergency and paramedic training. He worked every weekend and vacation on the Waterville Valley Ski Patrol. Jay also loved trips out west with Ellen connecting with fellow ski patrollers. They skied many times together at Vail, Steamboat Springs, Beaver Creek, Park City, Deer Valley & an epic trip skiing Big Sky Montana. Summers were spent windsurfing together on the beaches of Cape Cod. Golf was also one of his greatest  pleasures. Jay & Ellen had the opportunity to play together on some of the most amazing courses around the world. Jay and Ellen moved to Florida in 2003. Jay became a licensed Florida General Contractor & in May of 2008 began working for Spirit Airlines. Jay & Ellen loved to travel and were often back in Boston for many family gatherings.The Family wants to express their heartfelt thanks to the entire Boca Regional Hospital medical team, and especially to our long time family physician Dr. Alan Saitowitz, who never gave up on Jay.

Jay’s friends and family will always remember him as a jack of all trades, a charmer, a man of integrity, empathy and kindness. Above all else he was completely devoted to his family, he was the absolute best husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

Remembrances can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. www2.jdrf.org. Due to the limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, the funeral service will be delayed until this summer in Massachusetts. The home address should, anyone like to contact the family is 136 NE 12th Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444.

Jane Beth Clayton-Matthews, of Needham, MA, formerly of Newton, MA passed away May 1, 2020 after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Jane grew up in Newton and attended Newton South High School, Lesley College where she received a BS in Special Education and Teaching, Cambridge College where she received an M.Ed. in Counseling and Social Services, and Boston College where she received a Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization in School Psychology. She had a long career as a teacher and counselor, beginning as a special needs teacher at the Community Center School for Children with Special Learning Disabilities in Newton. She was the executive director of Bedford Youth and Family Services in Bedford (formerly known as Sun Dance Youth Services), and then a school guidance counselor at Locke Middle School in Billerica and then Weston Middle School in Weston, where she worked from 1991 to 2012.

Jane was also active outside of work and after she retired. She was part of a partnership between her church community in Needham and the community of Santa Maria Tzeja in Guatemala, which she visited on several occasions. Jane was a NIA dance fitness instructor for several years, and in retirement trained to become a Reiki practitioner. She volunteered at Brigham and Women’s Hospital giving Reiki to oncology and palliative care patients. She also volunteered as a special education advocate for children in state custody, acting as their education surrogate parent. She went on bike rides and played chimes in church. Perhaps her greatest passion, which she took up late in life, was tennis. She played doubles in an amateur league in Wellesley and Newton, playing – and winning – her final match after cancer surgery.

Jane was a member of the Congregational Church of Needham and Temple Beth Shalom in Needham. She grew up in an interfaith family. Her father, Harry Clayton, was Jewish, and her mother, Shirley Clayton (Naser) was Episcopalian. When she was 8 years old, her parents asked her “What do you want to be?” – a really tough thing for a kid to decide. She chose her mother’s religion but also followed many of her father’s Jewish traditions. When she was in her twenties, she went to temple and asked a rabbi “What do I have to do to convert?” She was given a stack of books and told “Go read all these books and then come back and talk to me.” It wasn’t until 2017 that she tried again and was welcomed by a local rabbi. Jane converted in 2018 and this fulfilled a lifetime spiritual quest. She remained a member of both congregations.

She is survived by her husband, Alan Clayton-Matthews, and her daughter, Jessica Clayton Matthews. She is also survived by her very close cousins Anne, Beth, Carol, Robert, and William Naser, and Robert Whitney.

When asked about when she felt the most alive, she said it was with her relationships she had with other people. She made friends with everyone she met, and her friends often became friends with each other.

Mildred “Midge” Itkin – Of Newton, age 101 years, on April 30, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Irving H. Itkin. Devoted mother of Dianne Epstein and her husband David, Ellen Percher and her late husband Hal, and Suzanne Jester and her husband Lewis T. Jester.Dear grandmother of Stephen Epstein, Julie Penn, Jennifer Ramras, Jonathan Epstein, Kevin Percher, Andrew Percher, Larissa Pommeraud, Lindsay Witzel. Loving great grandmother of Max Penn, Jacob Penn, Emily Penn, Sarah Epstein, Sam Epstein, Isabelle Ramras, Nathan Ramras, Lily Ramras, Daniel Epstein, Hannah Epstein, Selene Percher, Jade Percher, Soleil Pommeraud, Sinclair Pommeraud, Everly Witzel, Owen Witzel. Dear sister of the late Rosalyn Coblentz, Alvin Saide, Henry Saide, Louis Saide, Jules Saide. Services are private.

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Victor Gurvits of Newton, MA, formerly of Fairfield, CT, passed away on April 28, 2020 of the COVID-19 virus at the age of 89. Victor was born on November 26, 1930, in Odessa, USSR. In 1953, Victor graduated from the Odessa Hydrotechnical Institute as a civil engineer. For over 20 years, Victor was involved in numerous agricultural construction projects all over the former Soviet Union. In 1976, Victor applied to leave the Soviet Union with his family, and, after numerous rejections, was granted his visa in 1977. Victor and his family came to the United States in June of 1977, settling in Bridgeport, Ct, and, later, in Fairfield, CT. In 1981, Victor passed the Connecticut requirements for registration for professional engineer, earning his engineering license. Victor became a proud US citizen in April, 1984.

In 1989, Victor became a licensed building official. For the next 20 plus years, he served in that capacity in the towns of Norwalk, CT, and Fairfield, CT, earning accolades for his work both from property owners and contractors whose building projects he reviewed, and the town leaders. Victor was particularly known and respected for his integrity, attention to detail, and ability to find creative ways to fix construction-related issues. Upon his retirement, Victor spent his time between his houses in Fairfield and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Victor had a lifelong passion for building and fixing things. He was particularly adept in coming up with creative solutions around the lack of livable space, as was originally necessitated by the cramped quarters of his apartment in the Soviet Union. While living with his family in one room of a six-room apartment, Victor managed to create additional storage and sleeping quarters out of seemingly impossible areas. He was particularly proud of his skills after he purchased his house in Fairfield, and built himself a kitchen there that was larger than the one he had to share with the other five families in Odessa.

Victor was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. As his family continued to grow, he enjoyed hosting Thanksgiving dinners and sharing the life he had built for himself in his adopted country. Victor is survived by Irma, his beloved wife of 64 years, his sons Eugene and Valentin, his daughters-in-law Jennifer and Katrina, his grandchildren Laura Hallissey (JohnJoe), Alexander, Jeremy, Michelle, and Allen, and his great granddaughter Harper.

Funeral arrangements will be private. A celebration of Victor’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Victor’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.

Krasker, Ruth (Mekler), of Medford and Framingham, MA on April 28, 2020, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Maurice “Murray” Krasker. Devoted mother of Karen Hark and her husband Kenneth, and Steven Krasker and his wife Julie. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Jill, David, Jennie, James, and Kyle. Proud great grandmother of Sydney, Jackson, Addyson, and Caroline. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Scott Lewis –Age 37, of Easton, on Sunday afternoon April 26, 2020 as a result of a tragic traffic accident. Beloved son of Burt and Doris(Saltmarsh)Lewis. Dear brother of Lisa Lewis. Loving uncle of Gianna Lewis. Services private. A celebration of Scott’s short life will take place when it is safe for all to gather. Remembrances in his memory may be made to M.S.P.C.A,350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

James H. Kurland- Of Dedham, April 24, 2020. Dear and devoted partner of Linda Pilla. Loving father of Ben Kurland and Zack Kurland.  Dear brother of Susan Holoff and uncle of Jonathan and Rachel Holoff. Funeral Services will be private. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date. Jimmy, as he was affectionately known by friends and family, was a widely respected and nationally recognized advertising executive for many years, designing campaigns for brands such as Disney, Sega, Coca Cola, the NFL, Keebler and J.C. Penny. Once a candidate for the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Jimmy found ways to serve his communities on Brookline’s Board of Selectmen, as an advisor to President Jimmy Carter’s and Governor Michael Dukakis’s presidential campaigns and as a board member for the Friends of Boston’s Homeless.  He lived for entertaining family and friends with good meals and humor, traveling with Linda, and as a tireless coach and best friend to Zack and Ben.  An amateur magician, Jimmy always ‘found’ his tee-shot playing golf and later in life he dreamt about making the “World’s Best Cookies”. While those who attended High Holiday services at Mishkan Tefila will never forget the clarion call of his Tekiah Gedolah, remembrances can be made in his honor to the Friends of Boston’s Homeless, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston or the Jimmy Fund.

Starr, Sherman H., of Weston, son of the late Doris and Max Starr, died peacefully on Wednesday April 22 in the comfort of his home. He was survived by his beloved wife Ellie Starr, his four loving children, Sandy Starr and his wife Raine Figueroa of Cambridge, Tony Starr and his wife Kathy Starr of Newton, Julie Starr-Duker and her husband Jay Duker of Newton, Dinny Starr and her husband Alan Gordon of Newton, his 14 grandchildren and spouses: Jake and Claire, Jason and Leslie, Bear and Becca, Bradley, Sierra, Sam and Colette, Tyler, Emma, Jacquie, Elly, Clayton, Ryder, Cameron and Piper and 5 great grandchildren: Grace, Leo, James, Jack and Lily; and Ellie’s children: Michael and Marci, Rachael and Ian, Eric and Annie, Susie and Dana, and their families.

Sherman was born in Boston, attended the Runkle School in Brookline and Brookline High School. He was a graduate of Harvard College, class of 1946, Harvard Business School and Boston University School of Business Administration. Along with being involved in many Harvard related activities, Sherman served as the permanent class treasurer for the class of 1946. Sherman’s college years were interrupted for 2 years by World War II where he served with distinction as a sergeant in France and Belgium. On his return from the war, Sherman completed his education, earning his MBA and CPA certificate. He joined the accounting firm Starr, Finer, Starr, LLP, founded by his father. There, Sherman served as the managing director for decades. Sherman was a past Chairman of the Massachusetts Board of Public Accountancy.

Sherman had a long and distinguished history of community service and philanthropy. He served as President of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Member of the Board of Directors of CJP, Director of American Jewish Committee, Co-Chair of United Jewish Annual Appeal, as well as supporting numerous other local, national and international causes.

Sherman was a founding member of Temple Isaiah in Lexington and a longtime member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley. He was a member of Belmont Country Club, playing golf, enjoying lobster nights with family and friends, and celebrating many happy occasions at the club.

Sherman was a devoted Boston sports fan, he especially enjoyed watching the Red Sox, Patriots and Harvard football and hockey games.

Sherman lived his life to the fullest and was a much sought-after advisor and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Combined Jewish Philanthropies or to Tufts University School of Medicine.

Marcia Freedman Apatow, recently of Dedham, Massachusetts and formerly of Del Ray Beach, Florida, passed away April 18, 2020. She was 90 years old. Marcia was married to her devoted husband, Robert Apatow, for 70 years. Together, Robert and Marcia raised 3 loving children, Douglas (of Los Angeles, CA), Steven (of Sarasota, FL) and Karen (of Dover, MA). Marcia was a beautiful person both inside and out. Her life’s purpose was her commitment to her family, and in later years, she turned her caring nature to others by becoming a social worker. She worked for the Jewish Federation of NY for many years serving mentally disabled adults, and for the Stamford, CT public school system serving children with both mental and physical disabilities. She will be missed by many for her calm and generous spirit, but especially by her husband and children, her sister, Blossom, and her grandchildren, Amanda, Lindsay, Ben, Emily, Isabel, Josh, Libby and Lex.

Donations in Marcia’s name can be made to research dedicated to battling COVID-19.

Edna S. (Zola) Albert, age 100, of Natick, on April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Harry Albert. Devoted mother of Melvin Albert and his wife Joyce, of Natick, as well as Michael Albert and his partner Edward Perkins, Jr., of Ashland. Loving grandmother of Julia Albert. Dedicated sister of her late siblings Rose Zola, Esther Jacobs, and Leonard Zola. Cherished companion of the late Harris Griff. Dear friend of the late Harold Abramson.

Before she retired, Edna was a Technical Publications Editor for the US Army Natick Laboratories.

She was an active member of Temple Israel of Natick and the Natick Community Center and will be missed for her energy, warmth, spirit, and smile.

Contributions in Edna’s memory may be made to any Temple Israel of Natick fund (www.tiofnatick.org/donations/ or Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford Street, Natick MA 01760) or a charity of your choice.

Services and shiva will be private.

Harriette Doris Goldman of Brockton, MA, entered comfortably into rest. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Allen, her daughter and son in law Debbie Lynne and Richard Young, her grandchildren, dara, Jessica, and Justin Young, and her great grandson, Logan Chase Lang. She is also survived by her sister in law, Elaine L. Matisoff, her nieces and nephews Ronni Arden Connelly, Jeffrey Michael Levine, Neil and Wendi Levine, and her great nephews and niece, Joshua, Matthew, and Maxine Levine. Services were private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the charity of your choice.

Paul Cantor, of Framingham, Massachusetts, died Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale.  He was 83. He was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey, and attended Barringer High School, and Rutgers University. A man of many talents, he worked as a buyer and merchandise manager for large chain department stores, owned and operated a car rental agency in Boston, and managed numerous businesses before retiring. His employees adored him.  In later life, he discovered his love of working with children, and for more than 12 years, was a reading/literacy pied piper and tutor to adoring second graders at the Hemingway School in Framingham. For children of all ages, he was self-appointed greeter at Shabbat morning services at Temple Israel in Natick. He would stop traffic for single malt whisky, Shakespeare, a majestic tree, Robert Frost, a Red Sox game, a call from a friend, or any kind of chocolate,

But of all of his loves, nothing surpassed his devoted adoration for Omi, his wife of 62 years, his three sons and their spouses – Marc and Emily Lazar (of Newtonville), Steve and Zhanna (of Newton), Larry and Deborah (of Sudbury); his six grandchildren and their spouses/partners – Dmitri and fiancee Dinah Ribarsky (of Watertown), Tali and Michael Feldman (of Jackson Heights, NY), Eva and fiance Ralf De Houwer (of Sausalito, CA), Josh and Ilayda Williamson (of West Roxbury), Max and Avanna (of Winterville, GA), and Nate Baker (of Newtonville); and his three great-grandchildren – Oren, Lev, and Mischa. The love was mutual; to most, he will always remain their “PapaPaul.” He mourned the loss of his only brother Mert, but was comforted with the love of his sisters-in-law Roberta Diamond (of Towaco, NJ) and Judith Lieb (of New Jersey), and his nephews and nieces and surrogate children, Jo, Michael, Karen, Howard and Matt. He was a devoted nephew and son, caring for his mother Janet into her 90s and maintaining a connection to all the extended families. No man loved family more.

Paul Cantor and his family

Given the limitations imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, the funeral service will be private, and the family will establish virtual shiva times and a virtual memorial service.

Donations in his memory can be made to the charity of the donor’s choice, but Paul would have supported the Jewish Community Relations Council to benefit their literacy tutoring program, the Lewy Body with Dementia Association, Temple Israel of Natick, or Hebrew Senior Life.

Of Newton, April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Albert M. Newell. Former widow of the late Albert Feldman. Loving mother of Debra Feldman of Salem, David Feldman of GA and the late Patrice Scheffler. Sister of the late Shirley Gordon, Ruth Greenberg, Helen Greenberg and Evelyn Schlesinger. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park will be private. A Memorial Service is planned for a later date.

Of Boston, April 19, 2020. Beloved son of the late Jacob and Louise (Ikowitz) Gordon. Beloved brother of Natalie and her husband Leonard Feinberg and Barbara Gordon Fineberg and her husband Barry Fineberg. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Service is private with a Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Barbra Of Stoughton formerly of Brighton and Newton, April 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Rubenstein. Loving mother of Cheryl and her husband Leo Ramirez, Steven and his wife Randee Rubenstein and Jodi and her husband Harold Moore. Devoted grandmother of Marisa, Lindsay, Jared and his girlfriend Sara, Arielle, Corey and his fiancé Amanda, Rachel and Lyle. Great-grandmother of Caitlin and Riley. Sister of the late Paul Bines, Pearl Snider and Carl Bines. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park will be private. Remembrances in memory of Barbara may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation @ alz.org.

Sidney Greenleaf was born in Norwich, Connecticut February 23, 1930 and passed away at Pines Edge skilled nursing facility on April 17, 2020. During his 90 years of life he pursued many interests and passions.

He grew up in Norwich, Connecticut where he became an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He attended Norwich Free Academy, and then played football and track on an athletic scholarship while attending the University of Connecticut. He graduated from UConn with a mechanical engineering degree. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, acting as a flight and test engineer. After the war he continued to fly and became a private pilot, as well as restoring several airplanes, including a World War I biplane and World War II flight trainer. He continued to fly throughout his life.

Following his military service and education he founded Greenleaf Engineers, working until his retirement in 2007. In 1985 he transitioned the firm to Architectural Engineers, and his daughter Robin Greenleaf became President, then CEO of the firm. His early work included projects with renowned international architects, including Marcel Breuer, Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo.

Sid was an Eagle Scout and dedicated years of service to the Boy Scouts. He was a cubmaster and then scoutmaster in Newton, Massachusetts for many years.

He continued to be an avid outdoorsman with his family, spending countless days fishing, camping, and hiking with them.

He also was a master craftsman; from building small model airplanes to a 42 foot wooden sailboat and 26 foot commercial fishing boat. Later in life he started rebuilding old military jeeps.

He was a serious conservationist and environmentalist. He fought to preserve wetlands in Massachusetts. For this he and his wife Carole received a prestigious environmental award.

Throughout his life he had a yearning for knowledge and learning. He was a professor at the Harvard graduate school of design, as well as the Boston Architectural College. In the later years of his life he took up writing poetry and painting.

He is survived by his daughter Robin Greenleaf and her husband Joel Goodmonson of Wayland, Mass., son Dr. Jonathan Greenleaf and his wife Lisa of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and son Steven Greenleaf and his wife Jill of Hopkinton, Mass. He is also survived by his grandchildren Julia, Madison, Zachary, Caroline, and Daniel.

Selma Possick-Age 100, of Chestnut Hill,on April 18, 2020.Beloved wife of the late Leo. Devoted mother of Jeffrey, Ronald and the late Kenny Possick. Dear grandmother of Lisa Gray, Lanna Burnette, Richard, Harrison and  David Possick and Lauren Possick. Also survived 5 great-grandchildren. Remembrances may be made to Newton Senior Center 345 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460

Gail F. (Simmons) Pave, age 73, formerly of Holliston, MA, passed away at Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer’s Care Thursday April 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Alfred and Shirley Simmons and the beloved wife for 51+ years of her high school sweetheart, Norman Pave. She leaves behind two daughters, Stacey Vasko and her husband Joseph of Medway, MA, Lorri Kenney and her husband Robert of Rutland, MA, and one son, Andrew Pave and his wife Carmel of Needham, MA. Also five grandchildren, Alexandra and Aidan Kenney, Rayah and Corey Vasko, and Maxwell Pave. Dear brother Elliott Simmons and his wife Glenda of North Carolina. She will also be remembered by her many friends and extended family for her empathy, her laughter, and her devotion to family. Services will be private, and there will be a Memorial Service after the current crisis. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or online at act.alz.org

Neuman, Herbert, Age 91, of Needham, formerly of Concord, passed away on April 14, 2020. He is survived by his loving longtime partner, Nelly (Juri) Carbonell, of Concord and his daughter, Ruth Levenson, and her husband, Andrew, of Framingham. Beloved grandfather of Leah S. and Jacob A. Levenson. Predeceased by his son, David R. Neuman. Herbert was born in Vienna, Austria, and fled to New York with his mother, Rosa (Schlesinger), at age 11. There, they were later joined by his father, Paul. Rosa passed away in 1943. Herbert attended the City College of New York and was a 1958 graduate of the Harvard Business School, where he was named a Baker Scholar. Herbert began his career in Retailing at Burdine’s in Florida and then worked for many years for Zayre Corp. in Framingham as a Merchandise Manager. Later, Herbert operated his own company where he supplied inventory to the growing “Dollar Store” industry. He was also a strong supporter of the State of Israel and was recognized by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies for his work. In his spare time, Herbert was an avid sailor and kept his boat, the “Nelly,” at Pickering Wharf in Salem. In retirement, he kept active reading and playing bridge. He particularly enjoyed fine dining avidly following the Red Sox. Funeral services and shiva will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies at cjp.org

Walter “Wally” Nadel, of blessed memory, was born in Brooklyn, New York and passed from Covid-19 virus complications on April 17 at the age of 95.

Beloved husband of the late Lois (Sutterman) Nadel, and father to Melinda Strauss and Paul Nadel, Wally was the son of Joseph and Zelda (Metz) Nadel. He grew up with his late sisters Ruth Nadel and Julie Zimney, and was surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his two children, his sister Bonnie Ohnstein, his grandchildren Jonah Strauss, Eliana Southworth, Micah Strauss, and Alanna Harris, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In the last year of his life, he welcomed his two great-grandchildren into this world, Arden Leigh Southworth and Talon Zamir Cunha Strauss. Wally was embraced and respected by his in-law children and grandchildren, Linda Monko, Jeanine Nadel, David Strauss, Charles Southworth, Maria Cunha and Sil Lesnick.

Wally grew up in modest circumstances in Brooklyn. As a young adult, he moved to Chicago where he met his future wife Lois. He enlisted in the army to finish out the end of World War II as a supply sergeant guarding the Aleutian islands on the farthest western tip of Alaska. Upon returning from the Army he settled in Chicago, began a 30+ year career at Deluxe CheckPrinters, married Lois, and started a family.

Wally and Lois were devoted to building a stable and secure life for their family and worked diligently in pursuit of creating a wonderful home. After living in the Chicago area for 20 years, they had the opportunity to try out life in Southern California where they lived for 15 years and then returned to the East coast where they eventually settled in the Boston area to be near their daughter’s family and enjoyed being attentive grandparents.

In retirement from Deluxe, Wally and Lois opened a Wallpaper Studio and, combining their extensive talents, enjoyed being successful entrepreneurs.
An avid lifelong learner, Wally strongly identified with his Jewish roots and devoted himself to leading two havurah groups where he took pride in preparing extensive presentations on Jewish
culture and history.

As an enthusiastic historian, Wally created a website page to document and share his service in WW II, reflecting the experience of many for whom their military time created a lifelong bond and shaped the Greatest Generation’s legacy to their children and country. https://eubank-web.com/Donald/Aleutian/Nadel/index.html
A passionate advocate for social justice and American democracy, Wally wrote letters to newspaper editors to advocate for legal separation of church and state, gave small copies of the US Constitution as gifts, and led current events discussion groups at an assisted living facility.

He approached his growing and expanding family with an open heart and mind as he witnessed and embraced the myriad of diverse cultural shifts that occurred during his lifetime.
In all his close and casual connections, Wally was outgoing and always helpful, engaging everyone he met in lively conversation. He will be missed.

Wally supported the legal work of the Southern Poverty Law Center to monitor and fight hate groups. Donations to honor Wally’s memory may be made to https://donate.splcaction.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=1549 or SPLC, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.

Due to the current need for social distancing, there will be a small private graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on April 19. Family and friends will receive virtual Shiva visitors in days following.

Lois A. Boreen, 85, Friday, April 10, 2020. Daughter of the late Walter Golwyn and Betty (Subin) Golwyn. Wife of the late Henry I. Boreen. Loving mother of Stuart and his wife Joan of Bethlehem, PA and Susan Hailman and her husband Eric of Lexington, MA, and grandmother of Kevin and Michael Boreen and Joshua and Alexander Hailman. Sister of the late Dr. Daniel Golwyn. Beloved Aunt and Great Aunt. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lois earned a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Temple University’s Teachers’ College. She worked as a hospital dietitian and an educator. A “people person” and a lifelong learner, her interests included spending time with family and friends, travel, gardening, crafting, and reading. Her warmth, generous nature, humor, curiosity, and sense of fun will be greatly missed. Private services are being held. Donations in Lois’s memory may be made to Hadassah or to the medical research organization of your choice.

Janet “Jennie” Kessin was born in Newburyport, MA to Rebecca “Bayla” (Cossin) and Nathan “Nuchem” Barth, both from Kremenets Gubernia, now in western Ukraine. Janet grew up in the West End of Boston, and lived for a time in Chelsea, Roxbury, and Dorchester. When World War II began, Janet left Girls’ High School to enroll in the Civil Service. She was assigned to the Charlestown Navy Yard and later to the South Boston Dry Docks, where she oversaw the tools department – a true version of “Rosie the Riveter.” She married Murray in 1943 and followed him to South Carolina where he began his military service. While he received training as a medic before he was sent to the Philippines, she worked to repair uniforms on the base. After the war, Murray and Janet established the Hub Glassware Company, a hotel and restaurant equipment supply in Boston. Janet and Murray lived in West Roxbury for about 15 years before moving to Newton. After retiring from the Hub Glassware company, Janet rose each day at 6:30 to work as a volunteer at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She was twice recognized as “Volunteer of the Year.” She was also active in the Jewish War Veterans Post 211.She was the first female to receive their “Man of the Year” award and to honor her, in 2008, they had to change the name of the award from “Man of the Year” to “Person the Year.” She retired from her work at Brigham and Women’s in her early 90’s . Janet was a member of Temple Emeth and Temple Beth Avodah, a life member of Hadassah and a member of numerous other organizations. Janet also was a tireless campaigner for local, state and presidential democratic figures and could always be seen at the polls holding signs for her candidates. Janet leaves a son Robert A. of Seattle Washington, a daughter Elizabeth Kessin Berman (Daniel M. Berman) of Nahant, MA and a granddaughter, Reena Lynne Berman (John E. McManus) of Denver, CO. She also leaves one surviving brother, William “Maxie” Barth of Stoughton, MA. In addition raising her family and working in the Hub Glassware CO., she never refused an opportunity to make the world a better place. She would have turned 100 on June 22.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Janet’s memory may be made to the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Volunteer Fund, the Massachusetts State Democratic Committee or the Democratic National Committee.

Of Newton April 15, 2020.  Beloved son of the late Albert and Denise (Colitz) Kramer. Husband of Marjory Fair-Kramer. Loving father of Ariel Rubin, Melissa Rubinsky and Carolyn Kramer. Proud grandfather of Shai, Talya, Lev, Adina and Aaron. Brother of Deborah Kramer Zamcheck and Lauren Teller. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eric’s memory to Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St, Boston, MA 02131. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park will be private. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. 

Fred Shapiro passed away peacefully at home in Newton on Friday, April 17, 2020.

He was the devoted husband for 62 years of the late Ruth (Winick) Shapiro very proud father of Audrey and Mark Robinson of Wayland and Janet and Ralph Feinberg of Newton. Beloved Zayda of Andrew and Michael Robinson and Jordan Feinberg.

Fred was born in Boston on May 17, 1932 and raised Dorchester by Russian immigrant parents, Myer and Zena (Karp) Shapiro, with his devoted and adored sister, Laura Shapiro Hyman.

After studying at Roxbury Latin High School, Fred joined his father in their family upholstery business in Brighton Centre.  He and Ruth worked tirelessly to grow their family of businesses to include their daughter Janet, together becoming Boston’s premier home decor fabric retailer. Fred was fondly known as the King of Foam, then became the Famous (and Friendly) Freddy Farkel, expanding with stores in Avon and Watertown.   His proud collection of business names and divisions included, The Fabric Showplace, Decorative Fabrics and then, after many years of research and tenacity with his cousin, Barry Shapiro, developed and produced a line of completely  chemical free – earth friendly sustainable upholstered sofas and chairs known “world wide” as Furnature.  Fred’s unending desire to help others and his innate interest in becoming a doctor, voraciously reading and discussing with hundreds if not thousands of people who suffered from multiple chemical sensitivites and allergies, fueled his drive to work until he was no longer able to drive or walk by himself to his desk.

Fred and his beloved Ruthie  were founding members of Temple Beth Avodah in Newton.  He sang in the choir for many years and will fondly be remembered by his large temple family for his lovely and powerful rendition of Kol Nidre. He proudly shared this honor with his youngest grandson, creating yet another full circle of love, family and community through Temple. He was fortunate to travel the world with his wife and their many friends, telling elaborate stories of their wonderful experiences. Due to the current health crisis, funeral services and shiva are private.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Avodah, Music Fund or Sustaining Membership fund, or to the charity of your choice.

Paul Bloom passed away on April 14, 2020 at the age of 97 from complications due to Covid-19. His beloved wife Phyllis Bloom was by his side for 61 years, until her passing in November. He was also predeceased by his brother Robert. He is survived by sister Nancy Billard; daughter Susan Murphy and her husband Tom; son George Bloom and his wife Margot; and son Peter Bloom. He leaves behind five grandchildren: Sean & Karen Murphy; Samantha, Jessica, & Jennifer Bloom. Paul graduated from Durfee High in Fall River & went on to the Wharton School for 3 years before enlisting in the Army. During WWII he served as an aviation meteorologist in North Africa, providing guidance for aviation missions. He then went on to attend Bentley, graduating under the GI bill. He started the Paul Bloom Insurance Agency and over a 50 year career achieved membership of the Million Dollar Round Table numerous times. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and taking care of a menagerie of pets. Services are private. Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in appreciation of the efforts of all first responders.

David Gladstone passed away in his home surrounded by family on Monday, April 13, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Born in Lynn, MA on May 31, 1934, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Mary Gladstone. He was a graduate of Bordentown Military Institute and Suffolk University.

David worked for over 45 years for Metropolitan Life.  He will be remembered for his deep generosity, love of life and family, and his infectious sense of humor.  He enjoyed spending his winters in Arizona, attending Red Sox games and above all else, he loved gathering with family and friends.  He spent his free time playing tennis and bowling.

He is survived by his wife Marjorie, his daughters Cheryl and Stephanie, his brothers Harvey and Irving Gladstone, and many nieces and nephews and extended family.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

On Thursday, April 16, 2020, Alida J. Cohen, loving wife of Harris; mother of Charlotte and son-in-law, Neil Sheer; Eileen and Barbara Cohen; and grandmother of Hannah and Haley Cohen, passed away two weeks short of her 89th birthday.

Alida was born on April 28, 1931 in Boston, MA to Charles and Henrietta Kosky.  On January 16, 1949, she married Harris and their 71-year journey together began.  She was at his side through many business ventures, but her commitment to her children always took priority.  She will be forever admired for the unending support she provided to Barbara through her life’s challenges.

Alida was extremely creative – her incredible hand-knit sweaters, beautiful paintings, and hand-made greeting cards will always be treasured.  She was an avid reader and was always up-to-date on the latest news and politics.  Alida took tremendous pride in her participation in the Holocaust Stamps Project, founded by her daughter Charlotte, trimming and counting thousands of stamps over the course of many years.  She always enjoyed daily phone calls from Eileen during her commute to and from work.  In recent years, she found tremendous joy being “Nana” to Hannah and Haley, and sharing with them her love of cooking, flower gardening and holiday traditions.

A private graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park.  Remembrances in memory of Alida may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067 or to the Sharon Public Library, 11 North Main St., Sharon, MA 02067.

George Houston Berry of Somerville, MA, beloved husband of Ellin Reisner and loving father of Alison Jean Berry of Dobbs Ferry, NY and Amy Berry Brockbank of Oakland, CA passed away from Covid 19 on April 13, 2020 at the Belmont Manor Nursing Center.    George was born in El Paso, TX to Col. O. Jay Berry (USAF) and Georgia Landrum Berry.

George will be remembered for his kindness, great sense of humor, intellectual curiosity and creativity.  He graduated from Wakefield High School in Arlington, VA and was a National Merit Scholar.  He received his BS from MIT with a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management.  For more than 25 years he was a Professor of Computer Science at Wentworth Institute of Technology and was the Computer Science Department Chair for many years.  He loved teaching and referred to himself as the Professor of Interesting Stuff.  George also enjoyed playing and improvising on the piano, long bike rides, writing fiction and traveling.

George served in the US Navy as a lieutenant in the Engineering Corp during the Viet Nam War.  He is also survived by his ex-wife, Jean Berry of Cambridge, MA.  Services at Temple Israel Cemetery will be private.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Remembrances in memory of George may be made to the Welcome Project, 530 Mystic Ave., Somerville, MA 02145 or online at https://www.welcomeproject.org/donate or the Animal Rescue League online at arlboston.org.

Ingrid Kisliuk (Inge Scheer) of blessed memory passed away from COVID-19 on April 13, 2020 at Orchard Cove in Canton, MA. For fifty-eight years a resident of Newton, she was born on 1/11/1930 in Austria to Saly Scheer (Zalme Szeer) and Helene (Cohen) Scheer. As a child she witnessed out her window Hitler’s hideously triumphant welcome into Vienna. She and her family escaped to Brussels, where she became “Irène” in an attempt to hide her origins. The war followed them into Belgium where they were forced into hiding, moving from place to place until Liberation Day. Ingrid lost many friends and family to Nazi deportation and murder, including her beloved sister Herta, who was lured away and murdered in Auschwitz at age 19. After several months in Argentina — where her older brother Ernst fled before the war — Ingrid and her parents landed in Lorain Ohio. As a traumatized 17 year-old who spoke five languages, she had little in common with local teenagers. While studying in Cleveland she met Roy Kisliuk, a graduate student in biochemistry, on the 4th of July 1954. They were married that Thanksgiving. Ingrid was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and also a gifted scholar. Studying French Literature at Tufts University when her daughters were still young, she earned a Masters degree in 1971, a Doctorate in 1976, and taught at Tufts for over twenty years. In the late 1980s, with encouragement from family and from a new international organization of former hidden children, she began her memoir. This decade-long process involved reliving the horrors of her childhood, which gave her vivid nightmares. She published Unveiled Shadows: The Witness of a Child in 1998. From Trauma to Trepidation (2008) followed; in-depth interviews with adult children of former hidden children. She and Roy celebrated their 65th anniversary in November 2019. Both died in April 2020, eleven days apart. Ingrid is survived by her daughters Claudette Beit-Aharon and Michelle Kisliuk, grandchildren Nathan, Noah, and Miriam Beit-Aharon and Max Mongosso, great grandchildren Leila and Simon Beit-Aharon, and nieces Silvia Duchovny and Viviana Levinson. Donations in Ingrid and Roy’s memory can be made to two of their favorite charities, the ACLU and the Union of Concerned Scientists. The April 16th funeral was restricted to 10 local attendees. For remote shiva schedule and link, please send inquiries to this address: roy.l.kisliuk@gmail.com.

Bernard “Bernie” David Seckler (Feb. 14, 1925 – Apr. 10, 2020), son of Samuel Seckler and Anna Wucher, died peacefully after a short bout of coronavirus complications in Newton, MA. Together, he and Evelyn (Jan. 11, 1926 – Apr. 13, 2020), his devoted wife of 67 years, raised their family largely in Great Neck, NY. He leaves behind daughter Judy (Peter Nomura); son Stephen (Jenny Gamson) and adored grandchildren Gilad, Ari, and Maya. Bernie’s family of East European immigrants survived the Depression with their sights on accomplishment and stability. He and his three older siblings lived and worked shifts at their parents’ Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 24-hour candy store. Armed with a Master’s in mathematics from Columbia University and a PhD in mathematics from New York University, Bernie began his teaching career at Pratt Institute and spent his later years as a math professor at C.W. Post in Brookville, Long Island. He supplemented the family income for twenty-five years by translating Russian math textbooks into English after teaching himself to read Russian.For 20 years, he was a math reader at Recordings for the Blind and received an award for his service. He loved movies, animals, opera, fine art, good food, puns, baseball and playing and watching tennis. No Sunday was complete until he had finished a New York Times acrostic puzzle in pen in record time. He also spent many hours on his prized stamp collection, researching fine art on stamps at New York’s largest libraries. A private burial and virtual memorial will be held Thurs. Please contact info@brezniakfd.com for more details. Donations in Bernie’s memory may be made to: aspca.org; wiesenthal.com, or nypl.org