Archive: March, 2020

Krasnigor, Nathan T. of Needham, MA, formerly of Wayland and Newton, MA, on March 2, 2020. Beloved husband for 65 years of the late Shirley (Peters) Krasnigor. Devoted father of Neil Krasnigor and his wife Dawn Huston, and Eric Krasnigor. Proud grandfather of Joshua and Jamie. Graveside service at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, 1000 Pearl St., Brockton, MA on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nathan’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Mark Jonathan Myers, 68, of Acton, Monday, March 2, 2020. Son of the late Norman Myers and Annette (Rosen) Myers. Brother of the late Joan E. Myers. He is survived by his sister Karen L. Myers and nephew Zachary Myers.

Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11:45 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a musical organization of your choice.

Regina ” Reggie” P. Sher of Worcester, MA passed peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2020. Almost 95 years old, Reggie was the loving spouse of the late Franklin B. Sher of Worcester and parent of Philip Sher and his wife Rachel, Diane Sher and her husband Rick Sprague, Steven Sher and his wife Kathy, and Linda Cahn and her husband Robert. She loved her 8 grandchildren dearly. An avid Bridge player, she loved studying the game and playing with friends. She was also a budding artist, enjoyed her Monday morning art classes and was a docent at the Worcester Art Museum for years.  A graduate of University of Michigan, she read historical fiction and autobiographies to the end. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family. Graveside service will be held at The B‘nai Brith Cemetery, 55 St. John’s St., Worcester, on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm. A memorial service will be held in The Beal Family Interfaith Chapel at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The family will greet guests until 7:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to NewBridge on the Charles, Staff Appreciation Fund, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA 02026.

Lilya Shklya-of  Brighton, MA. Friends are invited to attend her funeral at The Staro Konstaninov Cemetery,776 Baker St.,West Roxbury,on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00am.

Phillip G. “Pinky” Marsh, of Needham, MA died on February 25, 2020.  Beloved husband of Lucille B. (Neiterman) Marsh.  Devoted father of Mitchell Marsh and his wife Esther, Elissa Grunes and her husband Kenneth, Paul Marsh and his wife Nancy.  Dear grandfather of Elana Snyder and her husband Stephen, David Marsh, Adam Grunes and his wife Danielle, Jason Grunes, Brandon Grunes and his wife Samantha, Jenna Goldstein and her husband Joshua, Suzannah Marsh, Leslie Marsh, and Aaron Marsh.  Proud great-grandfather of Hannah, Abigail, Audriana, Samara, Cora, Owen, Quinn, and Jaylin.  Loving brother of the late Eliot Marsh.  Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466 on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00 pm.  Interment will take place at Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.  Shiva will be at his residence following interment with minyan at 6 pm, Monday 1-4 & 6-8 pm with minyan at 7 pm, and continuing Tuesday 1-4 & 6-8 pm, with minyan at 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA 02466 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Wolk, Gussie (Sheinhait), of Newton, Boynton Beach and Westford. 96 years young, she passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on February 23, 2020. Gussie enjoyed 60 years of marriage to the love of her life and best friend, the late Jack Wolk.

Daughter of the late Sarah (Tobias) and Louis Sheinhait. She was the proud mother of Laurie Wolk Shea and son-in- law Rob of Burlington and Bonnie Wolk Ober of Westford. Gussie was the adored gram of Joshua, Danielle, Jarrett and Jordan. She was the loving sister of the late Harry Sheinhait, Ruth Goldberg and Irene Kravetz. Gussie was also adored by her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Gussie loved Mah Jongg, cards, bingo, reading and travel. She volunteered  at Children’s and Newton Wellesley Hospitals. She loved fashion and design and worked as an exceptional salesperson at local boutiques.

She has left an indelible impact on many lives and will be sorely missed.

Interment services will be private. Shiva and visiting hours Friday, February 28, at the home of Laurie and Rob Shea in Burlington, MA from 3-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or to a charity of your choice.

Nina Y. Powell, 65, of Hudson, MA, passed away at home on February 23, 2020 after a short period of illness.  Born in Kiev, Ukraine on August 18, 1954 she  graduated with a master’s degree in HVAC Engineer and worked designing power stations in Belarus.  In 1995 she emigrated with her family to Massachusetts.  Upon arrival in the US, she changed her career to become a dental assistant and later worked for various local training schools as a dental assisting instructor.

She enjoyed her life to the fullest.  She loved fine dining near the water, particularly in Newport, RI, and Portsmouth, NH.  Since retiring in 2015 she traveled frequently to the Caribbean, particularly enjoying the Dominican Republic.  In 2015, she also traveled with her daughter to see and experience all that Paris, France had to offer.

She is survived by her daughter Yuliya (George), grandchildren David and Sarah of Natick, and by her longtime companion, James Blais of Hudson. Service at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA, at 10:00 am on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Following the service, a reception will be held at Moldova Restaurant, 344 Watertown St., Newton, MA at 11:00 am.

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Beverlee Brooks-of Wellesley, passed away after a brief illness on February 23, 2020.Beloved wife of the late Richard L. Brooks. Dear daughter of the late Gertrude and William Packer. Devoted mother of Abigail and Elizabeth Brooks. Loving sister of Carl Packer and his wife Eleanor. Dear sister-in-law of Barry Brooks and his wife Toni. Loving aunt of Scott, Paul and Julie Packer, Erik Brooks and Kelly Gordon. Services at the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Following the interment memorial observance will be at her residence until 8:00pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Stanger, Lillian (Foilb) of Brookline, MA, most recently of Wynnewood, PA, on February 23, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Stanger. Devoted mother of Ben Zion Stanger and his wife Celia Moses, Harry Stanger and his wife Lori, and Elsa Stanger and her husband Ben Zev Stanger. Proud grandmother of Jacob, Sarah, and Aaron. Loving sister of Adelaide Foilb, and the late Samuel Foilb, and Frances (Foilb) Levine. Lillian leaves behind the Foilb, Factor, Stanger, Bleier, and Ofer families, with whom she cherished her time. Born to Harry and Rose Foilb in Boston, MA April 16, 1923. In addition to family, music was one of Lillian’s greatest passions, playing violin with the Civic and Brookline Symphonies. She was a proud and active Zionist who had a strong love and devotion for the State of Israel. Service at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Harry and Lori Stanger Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Thursday 6:30 – 9:00 pm, and Friday 4:00 – 5:00 pm, Minyan Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm. Memorial observance will be held at Elsa and Ben Stanger’s home in Merion Station, PA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tanglewood at Friends Office, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 or online at tanglewood.org/contribute. Gifts will support the Days in the Arts Program (DARTS), a summer residential program providing middle school students with a high-quality arts immersion experience. Or to Northeastern University c/o Scriven Memorial Scholarship for Students Studying Music, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115. www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Elinor Ruth Goldman, 87, Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  Born in Boston, daughter of the late Dr. Louis Cohen and Pauline (Naigles) Cohen. Beloved wife of the late Justin D. Goldman. She is survived by her loving children:  Susan (Daniel), Lori and Louis; her grandchildren Deborah and Aaron, her brother Dr. Henry Cohen, and several nephews and nieces and their families.

Service at Temple Ohabei Shalom 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Shiva will be held Friday at Temple Ohabei Shalom 1:15 pm-4 pm and will continue Sunday at her late residence from 3 – 7 pm with minyan at 6 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to The Music and Worship Fund at Temple  Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446 of to a charity of your choice.

Dr. Harold William Forbes passed away on February 18th 2020 after a long and courageous battle with Amyloidosis. Harold felt fortunate to live in Boston and receive superb and compassionate medical care at the world-renowned Amyloid Program at Boston University School of Medicine at Boston Medical Center. Harold was born on January 6, 1943 and spent his early years in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Central High School; the University of California at Berkley; George August University, Gottingen, Germany; College of Medicine at University of Nebraska, Omaha; the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He was a Lieutenant in the United States Public Health Service. Harold practiced internal medicine for many years at Harvard Community Health Plan in Cambridge and West Roxbury. He was also medical director of Harvard Community Health Plan West Roxbury and Wellesley centers. Harold was the medical director at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care for Utilization Management and Medicare.He was also on the faculty of Harvard and Boston university medical schools. Harold volunteered in many organizations including the Hearth Program for Homeless Elders, the Minuteman Elder Services Board and the Arlington Public library.Harold loved politics, reading, photography, cooking, and the Boston Celtics. Harold was the son of the late Herbert R. Forbes and Ruth (Linda) Forbes. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. Senopoulos Forbes. Devoted and proud father of Dr. Benjamin Maxwell Forbes. He was the loving brother of David Forbes, Maynard Forbes and his wife Gale, Marilyn Kowalski and her husband Ted, brother-in-law to Peter and his wife Jane Senopoulos. Also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.Services will be held on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 am at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA. Interment will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA. After services, family and friends are welcome to Harold’s home on Friday February 21 from 3-6pm and Saturday February 22,  2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the Amyloid Research Fund, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 East Concord St., K-503, Boston, MA 02118.

Ralph Miller of Sharon, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Son of the late Samuel Miller and Goldie (Marcus) Miller, Ralph was born in Boston and was a graduate of Roxbury Memorial High School and earned his B.A. and M.A. from Boston University. He was a beloved husband to the late Sandra D. (Wainhouse) Miller for 54 years, and a devoted father to Irving Miller, Seth Miller, and Laura (Miller) Brinkmann; father-in-law to Jonathan Brinkmann and Lynne (Rudnick) Miller. He was the proud grandfather of Hannah Miller and Hugo Brinkmann. Ralph was a dedicated teacher for 45 years at Hanover High School.  Shiva will be observed on Wednesday, Feb. 19th 2020 from 1-4 & 6-8 pm at the home of Lynne and Seth Miller.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in honor of Ralph can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Oser, Doris (Hill), of Framingham, MA, and Sun City Center, FL and for the past 12 years, Brookline, MA, passed away February 17, 2020. Wife of the late F. Julian Oser. Mother of Leslie Oser West, and the late Judith Oser. Dear grandmother of Matthew Kotkin and his wife Stacy, Adam Kotkin and Tory Galvis and his wife Stephanie. Proud great grandmother of Joel and Lauren Galvis. Doris was past president of the Framingham Chapter Hadassah. A recipient of the Woman of Valor award through Hadassah. She was the owner of the first consignment clothing shop in Framingham, “The Two Way”. Throughout her life she was part of a Bridge club in Framingham. She did the daily crossword puzzle in the Globe in pen, she participated in Book Club, and play reading and mahjongg at Hebrew SeniorLIfe. She cooked blueberry muffins, oatmeal cookies and her own lasagna until the month before her passing. She had two amazing caregivers, Tania Campos and Myra Powell who showed extraordinary tenderness and compassion for Doris. Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 12 noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Adam Kotkin until 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hadassah, Framingham-Natick Chapter, 1320 Centre St., Newton, MA 02459, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131, or Health Care for the Homeless, 780 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118.

Albert “Albie” Sherman of Chestnut Hill, long-time resident of Brookline, MA, and originally from Roxbury and Dorchester, died peacefully at his home on February 17 surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of 56-years of Linda H. Sherman. Adoring and proud dad of Risa Sherman and Daniel Katcher of Needham; Matthew Sherman of Los Angeles; and Peter and Tali Sherman of Newton. Adoring papa to Will, Nolan and Lucy Katcher. Devoted son of the late Gertrude (Karass) and Benjamin Sherman. Predeceased by his dear brother and sister-in-law Arthur and Norma Sherman. Also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Susan and Frank Levey. Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA on Wednesday, February 19 at 12 noon, followed by burial at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.

Memorial observance will begin following interment at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove Street, Chestnut Hill until 7:00 pm and at Temple Emeth on Thursday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Shiva will continue at his late residence on Friday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Saturday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Sunday and Monday 2:00-6:00 pm and Tuesday 9:00 am to 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Albie’s memory to Hebrew SeniorLife’s Hospice Care Program, c/o Hebrew SeniorLife, Development Department, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131 https:/give.hebrewseniorlife.org/tribute.

Of Natick February 15, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Fawzia (Ahmad) Alic. Devoted father of Frank Fawzi, May Arthur, Dina Laresch, Omar Fawzi and Ban Ali. Dear grandfather of Adrienne Arthur, Isabel Arthur, Amy Laresch, Julian Laresch, Katherine Laresch, Laura Fawzi, Leah Fawzi and Zenubia Fawzi. Graveside Service on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 2 pm at The Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery, 670 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA.

Judith VonDohlen, 76, of Wayland passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Daughter of the late Edward Konowitz and Lillian (Sheff) Konowitz. She is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” VonDohlen, her son Robbie VonDohlen and her brother Michael Konowitz.

In her professional career Judi was Community Relations Director for Digital Equipment Corporation.  She was also an artist who enjoyed painting water colors and creating jewelry.    

Judi was devoted to her family, made friends easily, and will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. 

Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 1 pm, interment will follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland. Shiva will be held following burial at the home of Bob VonDohlen until        8 pm and Monday 1-8 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168. 

Sandra Lee Berry-Age 74, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Brookline, passed away peacefully on Feb. 11, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Evelyn and Nelson Berry. She leaves her brother, Richard Berry and his wife Helaine,and Leonard Berry and his wife Roberta. A private graveside service was held on Feb. 13, 2020 at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph.

Robert L. Beal’s business accomplishments were there for all to see, such as the renovation of Boston’s iconic Custom House Tower undertaken by the Beal Cos., his family’s investment and real estate development firm.

And while generations of his family had a hand in shaping the look of Boston since the 1800s, Mr. Beal’s personal touch — often behind the scenes and unheralded — shaped the feel of Boston and the rest of the state, his friends said.
“He was just one damn good citizen,” said former governor Michael S. Dukakis, a friend since they were boys growing up across the street from one another in Brookline.

Mr. Beal, who had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, died while taking a nap Sunday afternoon at his home in NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham.
He was 78 and had moved to NewBridge after living for decades on Beacon Hill, where he opened his home to friends and anyone he thought could make his city a better place.

“He was a legend,” said Vivien Li, a longtime friend who formerly led the Boston Harbor Association for more than two decades and had been chief executive of Riverlife in Pittsburgh.

At his home, Mr. Beal brought “all sorts of people together — different political parties, different interests, different social backgrounds,” she added. “You don’t see that many civic leaders, business leaders, bringing people together in personal settings where you get a chance to know each other better.”

Few could match the breadth of Mr. Beal’s philanthropic activities, through his personal donations and participation on a lengthy list of boards.

Along with serving as a leader of his field’s national and state organizations, such as the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, he was an overseer, trustee, or board member for institutions such as Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.His love of animals was seen in his involvement with the Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Boston Zoological Society, through which he helped support the Franklin Park Zoo.

“He was deeply committed to philanthropic endeavors,” said his brother, Bruce A. Beal, with whom Mr. Beal formerly ran the family firm.

“We were both raised to understand that if you took from a community, you had to give back,” said Bruce, now chairman of the firm Related Beal, formed in a merger several years ago.

Mr. Beal’s contributions to Combined Jewish Philanthropies went beyond fund-raising and working with the organization’s budget committee.

In 1991, he was part of a six-person Greater Boston group that visited Israel in a show of solidarity during the Gulf War. The delegation was among the first from the United States to travel there after Iraq bombed Israel.

“It was very traumatic seeing people everywhere carrying gas masks,” Mr. Beal told the Globe upon returning that January. “It was very wrenching to see babies in plastic cribs and mothers trying to get gas masks on their children.”

Friends weren’t surprised that he risked his life for such a trip. The group was handed gas masks upon landing in Israel.

“Robert insisted on coming along. He basically had no fear whatsoever, as far as I could tell,” said Barry Shrage, who was then president of CJP and part of the delegation. “He was the person to stay extremely calm, in good humor, positive all the time.”

That was the same Bob Beal who kept a careful calendar and called hundreds of friends each year to personally wish them a happy birthday, the same man who every Fourth of July grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for his famous annual picnic.
“His way of giving was giving and expecting nothing in return. He would just give,” said his nephew Bruce A. Beal Jr., president of the Related Cos., the New York-based parent company of Related Beal. “He would do anything for anybody. He wouldn’t even ask. He would figure out what someone needed, and he would do it. And he would never ask for anything for himself.”

“He was my Uncle Bobby,” he added, “but we used to talk about how he was everybody’s Uncle Bobby.”

Born in Boston in 1941, Robert Lawrence Beal was the younger of two brothers whose parents were Alexander S. Beal and Leona Rothstein.

Mr. Beal grew up in Brookline – “he would tell the story of how I taught him how to ride a bike,” Dukakis recalled – and attended Belmont Hill School.

He graduated from Harvard College in 1963 and from Harvard Business School two years later. Before joining his family’s firm, he worked for the Beacon Cos. under Norman B. Leventhal.

“He said, ‘I learned a lot from watching the master,’ ” Li recalled.

In 1988, Mr. Beal wrote in the 25th anniversary report of his Harvard class about the satisfaction he and his brother took “in having had the opportunity to reshape and to contribute to the revitalization and preservation of Boston’s historic landscape through our real estate investment activity.”

“He was deeply involved in the transformation of the city, a very sensitive developer,” Dukakis said.
Some of that meant working with, and sometimes helping guide, the city’s and state’s top politicians.

“When I wanted to talk about real estate issues and economic prospects generally, he was always just a phone call away, and his insights into what was actually going on — and would go on in the future — were sharp, understandable, and incredibly accurate,” Governor Charlie Baker said. “He supported a ton of good causes and was always on everyone’s short call list — because he almost always said ‘yes.’ And he loved Boston. All of it.”

Mr. Beal had his own short call list, too, and encouraged people such as Li to take on leadership roles – in her case chairing the Brownfields Advisory Group for MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency.

“In that way, he mentored a lot of people, particularly women,” she said. “He would push us to do things we didn’t think were possible. He empowered us.”

Mr. Beal, whose marriage to Rosalind E. Gorin ended in divorce, had no immediate survivors beyond his older brother, Bruce.

“I think his children were the City of Boston, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the different things he was interested in,” Bruce said. “My brother really was, in my book, Mr. Boston. He ate it, he drank it. It was very important to him. He gave his time and his money unselfishly.”

The Beal family held a private burial ceremony for Mr. Beal Tuesday and will announce a public memorial gathering in the spring.
“He was an incredibly kind person,” his brother said.

That compassion helped Mr. Beal bring together philanthropic leaders.

Long involved with the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Mr. Beal and the late Myra Kraft facilitated meetings that included officials from United Way, CJP, The Boston Foundation, and Catholic Charities, said Shrage, who now teaches at Brandeis University.

“Because of his personality and because of the people he knew, he was all about collaboration,” Shrage added. “He figured if we were talking to each other we could do greater things.”

Li said Mr. Beal’s legacy could be seen as “finding where there was a need that others hadn’t thought about,” which often meant meeting with people others hadn’t thought to seek out – from Beacon Hill to Boston’s immigrant communities.

“He was never afraid of going out and meeting people who had a different point of view – to understand, to learn, to appreciate,” she said.

This article was written by Brian Marquard of the Boston Globe

Robert C. Hermann (April 28, 1931 – February 10, 2020)

Surrounded by friends, family and his books, Bob died February 10th at age 88 from pneumonia.  Bob is a widely recognized mathematician and mathematical physicist.  He got his PhD from Princeton University, taught at Rutgers University, and then focused on his research. In the 1960s he worked on elementary particle physics and quantum field theory. His work revealed the interconnections between vector bundles on Riemannian manifolds and guage theory in physics, before these interconnections became ‘common knowledge’ among physicists. In the 1970s, Bob worked on the application of differential geometric methods in system theory, where he was one of the pioneers of the analysis of nonlinear system controllability in terms of Lie algebras.

Bob published numerous books on differential geometry and Lie group theories and their applications to differential equations, integrable systems, control theory and physics.

Bob will always be remembered as a gentle giant, a lover of nature, and an avid reader.  He is survived by his former wife, Lana Hermann, by their son Chris, and by their daughter Gabrielle, her husband Holger Reinhardt and their three children, Alex, Katya and Jonas.

Burial will be private.  A memorial service and celebration of Bob’s life will be held this Spring when the flowers bloom.

Marjorie R. Silver-Of Naples, FL, and Walpole, MA, formerly of Needham and Newton, on February 7, 2020. Beloved wife of James Silver. Devoted mother of Lauren Baum and her husband Jason and, Alison Daglow and her husband Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Zachary and Matthew Baum and Jackson and Ethan Daglow. Dear daughter of the late Ethel and Milton Rosenthal. Margie grew up in Newton and was a proud member of the Class of 1969 at Newton South High School, copy editor of the yearbook and standout on the girls tennis team. Her favorite summers were at Camp Rapputak in Fryeburg, Maine where she fostered many friendships and was either a number one or two Color War pick. Margie graduated cum laude from the University of Vermont where she majored in Physical Education. She and her childhood sweetheart, Jim married during their senior year in college and moved back to the Boston area, eventually settling in Needham and welcoming daughters Lauren and Alison to their family. At first, Margie began working part time in Jim’s financial services business. Part time soon became full time and Margie became a fixture at family owned Silver Investments in Framingham until her retirement in May of 2018. She was admired and respected by all clients for her demeanor, empathy and competence. She and Jim were true best friends and had an active life consisting of friends, family, athletics, and travel. She had a large group of friends going back to elementary school who were drawn to her smile and easy demeanor. She saw sunrise from the top of the Grand Canyon, smoked a cigar in Havana, floated in the Dead Sea, made par from the “valley of sin” at St. Andrews, and saw her beloved Red Sox and Patriots define excellence on more than one occasion. More important, she was the yin to Jim’s yang, a true matriarch to her daughters who looked up to her as their true role model, and adored “Grammy” to her four grandsons. “Grammy days” became a special tradition with all of her grandsons, they were usually on Wednesdays and the final one was just this past Wednesday when her entire family was present to sing her Happy Birthday for the final time. She was truly a very special lady. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave, Needham, on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Or Emet Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at her late residence in Walpole until 7:00 pm and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dr. Bradley A. McGregor, GU5149 Research Fund,450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Of Dedham, formerly of Randolph and Bronx, NY, passed away on February 6, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (Kopman) Zimmerman. Devoted father of Sharon Salwen and her husband Jon, and Roger Zimmerman and his wife Susan. Proud grandfather of Amanda, Ben, Lila, Kira and Alli. Jerry attended the Bronx High School of Science, New York University, and the University of Bridgeport, where he received a Masters of Mechanical Engineering. His distinguished career in optical engineering included work on imaging systems for the Corona Satellite Program, the Keck Telescope, and providing night vision, FLIR technology for the Israeli Defense Forces and for firefighters. He was a Fellow of the SPIE and twice president of the New England Chapter of the Optical Society of America. His friends and family will always be grateful for his artful photographs.

Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA, a memorial reception will be held at 3:30 pm at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA. Shiva will take place Tuesday from  7–9 pm at the home of Sharon and Jon Salwen. Remembrances in memory of Jerry may be made to Temple Israel of Boston, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or to the National Institute on Aging, Attn: Office of Financial Management, Building 31, Room 5C35, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292, Bethesda, MD 20892. Late Korean War Veteran, Ist Lt., U.S. Army.

Stan Edelson-of Cambridge, on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Graveside service at The Workmen’s Circle Cemetery,  776 Baker St.,West Roxbury, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 1:00pm.

Barbara “Bubsy” Greene Goldman, age 81, of Framingham, passed away  peacefully in her sleep with her son by her side on February 4, 2020. She was born August 16, 1938 in Boston, MA, and was the daughter of the late Irving and Anna Greene.

Barbara leaves behind two sisters, three sons, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Barbara devoted her life to her family and through the years hosted family gatherings where she passed on the family traditions and spirit.

Barbara raised three boys which was no easy task and later in life began a career as a legal secretary.

At a relatively young age she was affected by a disease which she survived but was left with many challenges. There was not a day that went by that Barbara didn’t face those challenges with determination, dignity and class.

She was smart, sophisticated, and her sense of humor and smile were loved by those around her. Funeral service at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Following the service her life will be remembered at her son Edward’s home in Framingham, MA for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers or donations, it’s Barbara’s wish for you to reach out to someone you love.

Louise Anne Macy, 95, of Canton, passed away February 2, 2020. Devoted daughter of the late David Kniznik and Bella Shatkin Kniznik. Beloved wife of the late Edwin A. Macy. Devoted mother of Deborah Macy Sewall (Sydney) and Barbara Jane Macy and the late David James Macy. Dear grandmother of Bella Sewall Wolitz (David) and Sam Sewall (Wendy Evans). Proud great-grandmother of Michael Wolitz, Joshua Wolitz, Justin Sewall and Leo Sewall. Loving sister of the late Estelle Klayman and Sylvia Fain. She was a loving aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Louise’s smile warmed all who met her.

Louise was a member of Temple Beth El in Fall River, Nehar Shalom Community Synogogue in Jamaica Plain and Kennebec Land Trust and Hadassah.

Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 11 am, interment will follow at Temple Beth El Cemetery, Fall River. Shiva will be held at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA 02021 following interment until 6 pm, minyan at 5pm. Wednesday and Thursday shiva will be held at Nehar Shalom Community Synogogue, 6-8 pm, minyan at 7 pm.

Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth El, PO Box 871, Augusta, ME 04332, Nehar Shalom Community Synogogue, 43 Lochstead St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, Kennebec Land Trust, PO Box 261, Winthrop, ME 04364, or a charity of your choice.

H. Robert Nagel, DDS-of Newton, on February 1, 2020. Beloved husband of Carol (Shapiro) Nagel. Devoted father of Robbi Nagel, Dr. Gregg M. Nagel and his wife Dr. Brittany Braga, and Jodi Nagel Rodman and her husband Andrew. Loving grandfather of Alex and Reid Chilkowitz, Ryan and Sam Rodman and Lukas Nagel. Brother of Fran Stein. Dear uncle of Brian and Nicole Kwitkin, and Lori and Allison Stein. Dr. Nagel founded The Endodontics Group in 1974. He was well respected in the dental field, admired by colleagues and patients alike. He was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving as a Captain in the Air Force. Dr. Nagel was an amazing father and was “Poppy” to his beloved grandchildren. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Following the service family and friends are invited to the Nagel residence until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The New York Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 3^rd Avenue, New York, NY 10017. www.nationalmssociety.org.

Jane R. Moss was born in Boston, Massachusetts in May of 1942. She passed away on January 30, 2020. A resident of the Back Bay, Jane committed her life to service, supporting family, friends and her community with daily acts of love.

Jane was born to two dynamic individuals. Her entrepreneurial mother Fay Rotenberg was the founder of the Newbury Street League, and her father Harold Rotenberg was an American Impressionist painter driven by faith and curiosity. Jane grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts on Heath Street, and was known for her independence and irreverence, as well as her fierce protection of her sister Judi and brother Jon. The family spent their summers in Rockport, Massachusetts, where Judi, Jon and Jane had a store,”The Motif” during the 1970’s and 1980’s.

When she moved to Newbury Street in 1985 Jane became a legend, known and beloved by so many: local merchants, salon owners and stylists, ambitious and talented restauranteurs, and fellow residents. Some people called her the Grace Kelly of the Back Bay for her signature silk scarf, tied classically under her chin to protect her perfectly coiffed hair from an errant breeze. Always impeccably dressed from head to toe, Jane had an intuitive sense of style and fashion.

Jane’s work in the world varied, but always revolved around her love of meeting and connecting with people. She was also a property owner on Newbury and Boylston Streets.

Jane relished the opportunity to contribute to organizations where she could make an impact. She served on the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Friends Board, and also volunteered in the infusion room at the Farber for 14 years — making lifelong friends and connections with patients and their families. Jane was also involved with New England Baptist Hospital as well as the Brookline Park and Recreation Committee, and most recently, as a commissioner of the Back Bay Architectural Commission.

Perhaps Jane’s greatest pleasure though, and the evidence of her lasting impact, was the time she invested in her relationships with her great-nieces and nephew. Jane dedicated every Tuesday for fifteen years to attending to the needs of Rebecca, Hannah and Esmé. In this way her social circle grew to include so many young families and school teachers, whom to this day, speak of Jane with affection and joy. In recent years, she returned to Rockport so she could pass the days surrounded by Richie, Madeline and Eloise — rising early with them, sharing Brother’s donuts and drinking Bean and Leaf coffee, before they left for camp. Most recently, Jane took absolute joy in the arrival of Fay and Jonathan’s daughter, and savored every photo of Willa, appreciating the ways she was growing and discovering the world. She was also the greatest of puppy aunts, offering treats to Moxie, Rocky and Freddie at any chance.

Jane will be forever missed by her family, who will strive to honor her legacy of devotion and kindness. She is survived by her siblings, Judi Rotenberg Ross Zuker, Jon Rotenberg, and their spouses, Edward Zuker and Bonnie Rotenberg. She was a world-class aunt to Abigail, Alison, Franklin, Fay and Lee and to their partners, Mark, Ian, Rachel, Jonathan and Zach; Great-aunt to Rebecca Hannah, Esmé, Richard, Madeline, Eloise and Willa, and a loving dog aunt to Freddie, Rocky and Moxie.

Service at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA (parking on the Riverway) on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Abigail and Mark Goodman on Saturday 6-9 pm and Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Boston Community Pediatrics, c/o Dr. Robyn Riseberg, 56 Beverly Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Sokolov, Hyman Benjamin, of Framingham, MA, passed away on January 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Carol Sokolov. Devoted father of Barry Neal Sokolov and his wife Maureen, Marcy Aaron and her partner Leonard Cordaro, and Philip Gary Sokolov and his husband Timothy Labanon. Cherished grandfather of Michelle Jamie Koppelman and her husband Dr. Adam Koppelman, Lauren Sokolov, and Amelia Labanon. Proud great grandfather of Tobin Wolfe Koppelman, Andrew Sokolov, and Summer and Shyanne Sokolov. Loving brother of the late Irving Sokolov and Frances Sokolov. He was the owner of Clough’s Pharmacy in Framimgham, MA. Graveside service at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hyman’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701.

Charlotte (Aronson) Kaitz, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home in Needham, MA on January 25, 2020.   A decades-long resident of Newton, MA, she was preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 63 years, Louis L. Kaitz. She is survived by her three daughters Suzi Kaitz, Sharon Kaitz, and Marsha Kaitz and their husbands Jonathan Katz, Jonathan Wilson, and Amit Boim; six loving grandchildren – Julia, Miranda, Adam, Gabriel, Jonathan, and Noa; and eight great-grandchildren.

Charlotte was known as a woman with style and elegance. She loved her family and home and put them first, above all. She was dedicated to Congregation Mishkan Tefila, where she found spiritual guidance in life, comfort in times of distress, and a social network filled with long-time, dedicated friends. Well-versed in and a collector of Judaica, she curated the museum at the synagogue and was dedicated to sharing it with others.  As a couple, Charlotte and Lou were involved in numerous community programs and philanthropic endeavors both in the United States and in Israel.  They founded the Louis and Charlotte Kaitz Boston University School of Medicine/Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School Exchange Program and were supporters of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Charlotte will be missed by many, and remembered and cherished by those who loved and knew her.

A service will be held at the Wilson Chapel, at 234 Herrick Rd, Newton on January 27, at 1:30 pm, followed by interment at the Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park at 2605 Centre St, West Roxbury.  Shiva will be at the home of Suzi Kaitz and Jonathan Katz after the funeral until 7 pm, Tuesday 1/28 and Wednesday 1/29, 4:30 – 8:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in Charlotte’s memory to The National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 101A 1st Ave., Waltham, MA 02451, or to the charity of your choice.

Norman K. Hollenberg, M.D., Ph.D., of Brookline, a renowned leader in cardiovascular medicine and hypertension, passed away on January 15th, 2020, after a long illness. He spent his last days in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the institution that he loved and his academic home for 50 years. Dr. Hollenberg was Professor of Medicine and Radiology and Director of Research in Radiology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. He leaves a remarkable lasting legacy in renal medicine and hypertension.
Dr. Hollenberg was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Sonia and Irving Hollenberg. He was a member of one of the most illustrious medical families in Canada. Dr. Hollenberg earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Manitoba in Canada. His Ph.D. in Pharmacology was obtained under Professor Börje Uvnäs at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden and Professor Mark Nickerson at the University of Manitoba and McGill University in Canada. After a medical residency in Winnipeg he completed his clinical education in Medicine and Nephrology at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, under the tutelage of John Merrell, M.D., one of the founders of modern nephrology. These three men had an enormous influence on his approach to biology and medicine, his value system, and his dedication to academic pursuits.
From its beginning, Dr. Hollenberg’s career focused on the kidney. Over nearly 50 years of extensive and groundbreaking research solidified his position as one of the true giants in the regulation of the renal circulation in health and disease. He authored more than 600 publications, over half of which are original articles in the archived literature. His many accomplishments included documenting the factors (hormonal and environmental) that control the renal circulation, and describing how they translate into the body’s regulation and handling of sodium intake. He assessed how defects in this regulation lead to hypertension, kidney disease in diabetes and congestive heart failure. Much of his research was the product of decades of collaboration with Dr. Gordon Williams, also at the Brigham. Dr. Hollenberg shared the opinion that much of the productivity and fun in research came from that collaboration.
Dr. Hollenberg was a pioneer in the development of new agents to treat disease and reverse harmful adverse effects. He was the first person to administer an ACE inhibitor to an individual with congestive heart failure, when the prevailing wisdom was that this new drug would be fatal. The patient awoke and walked. As a consequence of his insights, Dr. Hollenberg’s research catalyzed the development of two important classes of drugs, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers. Today they are prescribed to tens of millions of patients for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease, particularly in diabetes mellitus.
Most recently Dr. Hollenberg’s research interests focused on the vascular effects of flavonoid-rich cocoa, a subject that married medical anthropology and the important arena of vascular responsiveness. Based on Dr. Hollenberg’s seminal research, a large clinical trial is underway to determine whether flavanols that are found in chocolate may confer health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease.
In his role as Director of Research in the Department of Radiology, Dr. Hollenberg pursued interests in collateral arterial vessel growth and reactivity, prior probability as a determinant of diagnostic strategy, and the implications of genetics for the diagnostic process.
Beyond research, Dr. Hollenberg had a special interest in medical education and teaching. Over the decades, he mentored countless students and fellows, many of whom became professors and leaders in their communities around the world. He served as one of four Associate Editors at the New England Journal of Medicine for seventeen years, and spent an additional six years on the journal’s Editorial Board. He also served on the editorial boards of a dozen journals. He was Editor of the Atlas of Hypertension and Editor-In-Chief of Current Hypertension Reports.
Among the awards and honors he received, Dr. Hollenberg valued especially the Royal College of Physicians Gold Medal and Prize, and the Medical Writers Association of the American Medal and Prize for best medical book of the year, “Heart Facts,” co-authored with his daughter.
The world of medicine, and the nephrology and hypertension communities in particular, have lost one of its giants. Norman Hollenberg was truly one of the great leaders in renal medicine, serving as a beloved and irreplaceable mentor to countless students. He was witty and exceptionally eloquent, a consummate storyteller whose door was always open in welcome. Perhaps most important, the world has lost a kind, caring and gentle person and a true gentleman.
Dr. Michael Weber, a colleague, summarized well: “His wisdom was not just from books and learning, but from the heart, a profound understanding of the essence of life and how it can only be understood at an emotional level deep within us. He was a giant in his field of science and his wisdom and deep warmth, his exceptional ability to find deeper human meaning beyond the obvious, are legacies that will be treasured by many.”
Norman Hollenberg is survived by his daughter Ilana Hollenberg of Northborough, MA, his son, David Hollenberg of Eugene, Oregon and his beloved and loving wife of 35 years, Deborah Hollenberg, who stayed close by his side, caring for him with all her love and strength until he left us.

He was laid to rest in Newton Cemetery on Friday, January 24th surrounded by family, close colleagues, and friends on a day when the air was as gentle as he.

There will be a memorial service at Temple Israel in Boston, MA (parking on the Riverway) on March 22nd at 1:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family hopes to establish an endowed lectureship in Norman’s name and asks that donations be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital to support the Department of Radiology. Memorial gifts can be made online at www.bwhgiving.org/hollenberg or checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with “in memory of Norman K. Hollenberg, MD, PhD” in the memo line and sent to: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116.

Janice Jurgrau, 84, of Framingham passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020. Janice was born in Brooklyn, NY. She was the beloved wife of the late Carl Jurgrau and loving sister to the late Renee Grossman. She is survived by her daughters, Melisse Gaffney and Fran Levergood and her husband Tom. She was the cherished grandmother of Kimberly and Craig Levergood and Carly and Adam Gaffney and her nieces Melanie and Francine. With her strong work ethic, she worked up until she was 78 years old at UBS Financial Services where she had many wonderful friends and coworkers. Janice was an avid reader, enjoyed bowling and was a mahjong player. Spending time with her family was the most important to her of above all.

Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11 am, interment will follow at Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery. Shiva will be held at the home of Fran and Tom Levergood, Monday, January 27, 2020 from 5-8 pm, Minyan at 6:45 pm

Donations in her memory may be made to the JHC Hospice, 646 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.

Janice Of Delray Beach, FL., formerly of Brookline on Jan. 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Weinstein. Devoted father of Elliot Weinstein and his wife Adrianne Tubin and Nancy Railsback and her husband Parker. Dear grandmother of Zachary Weinstein and his wife Anna-Maija Webb, Danielle Weinstein, Michelle Wilson and her husband Nathan, and David Railsback and his wife Alison. Loving great-grandmother of Theo Weinstein, Owen Railsback, Vivian Wilson and Hailey Wilson. Sister of the late Irma Schnier. A private graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park. Remembrances in memory of Janice may be made to the Zachary Weinstein Special Needs Trust, 48 Damon Road, Needham, MA 02494.

Feinstein, Anita, Age 96,  passed away peacefully at her home at The Spring House Senior Living Community in Boston on January 21, 2020.  Mrs .Feinstein enjoyed more than 60 years of marriage to her best friend, Morris (Macy) Feinstein. She was the proud mother of 2 children, Sandi Jo Goddard of Portland Oregon, and Aline Shapiro and her husband Bill Weil of Santa Barbara, California. She was the beloved grandmother to Marla and David Aaron and Ethan Shapiro and great-grandmother to Max Nitke, Oliver Aaron, Carah and Jack Shapiro. She was a loving aunt to several nieces, nephews, Joan and Harry Goralnick, Jo Ann Brown, Joel and Susan Rice, Mona and Bruce Brown and their respective families. She is one of 3 siblings, the late Bea Rice and her oldest brother Leo Brown, who resides in West Palm Beach with his wife Inez. Mrs. Feinstein was born in Dorchester. She and her husband raised their daughters in Newton and then moved to Lexington where she and Macy were a vibrant and engaged part of the  Drummer Boy condominium community. When her children were grown she became an enthusiastic career woman, with roles as a candy rep for Blum’s Candy of San Francisco, and a representative for the cult 1970’s Aurora Clock by Kirsch + Hamilton. Her last job which she held until she was 90 was as a beloved member of the Artinian Jewelers sales team where she was known for her lovely way with customers.  She was deeply curious about anything and everything and adored the arts, fashion and politics, keeping on top of all of it with her subscriptions to the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times which she read cover to cover. When in her late 80’s she was given an iPad, she embraced emailing and Google with equal abandon, particularly relishing the ability to shop anywhere, anytime, for anything.  The funeral will be held graveside at Independent Pride of Boston, 19 Washington Street,  Woburn, Massachusetts, 01801 at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 24. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in her name.

Lois Cone Lurie (1929-2020)

Lois Cone Lurie, age 90, died peacefully at her home in Madison, Wis., on January 18, 2020, a few weeks after celebrating the holidays with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was born Lois Irma Cohen on March 12, 1929, in Passaic, N.J., to Robert James and Ella Levinson Cohen (later changed to Cone). A child of the Great Depression, Lois left home at age 15 to attend a program for high school students at the University of Chicago while her father was recuperating from tuberculosis in Asheville, NC. After the University of Chicago, she reunited with her family in Boston’s Beacon Hill and worked at her parents’ thriving, mid-century modern jewelry business, The Silversmith Shop, located on Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay. In Boston, she met her husband, Melvin, a scholar who was completing his Ph.D. in economics at the University of Chicago. Lois and Melvin raised four children in Storrs, Conn., Kingston, R.I., and Middletown, Conn. before settling in Milwaukee, Wis.

Lois was a life-long advocate for social justice causes. In the 1960’s she marched for civil rights with Father Groppi. In the 1970’s, she was an active volunteer and supporter of Urban Day School, an experimental private school in Milwaukee’s inner city that was ahead of its time to advance educational equity. In addition to making cookies for bake sales, Lois founded and operated Grass Roots, a plant shop that donated its proceeds to the school. Three of Lois’s children graduated from Urban Day School. In the 1980’s and 1990’s, Lois worked as a consumer advocate in a bankruptcy law firm. She was never afraid to express her deeply-felt views on social issues and politics.

Lois was married to Melvin for 32 years until his passing in 1987. She moved to Madison, Wis. in 2002, where she enjoyed many years of retirement, living a few miles from her daughter Susie and her family. For the last 30 years of her life, Lois was focused on enriching the lives of her grandchildren and was engaged in every sporting event, graduation, wedding, theater production, concert, and other activity. Lois was an avid reader, world traveler, gardener, bird watcher, art collector, sports fan (mostly Badgers, Brewers and Bucks), and a master of New York Times crossword puzzles. Lois had a gift for making fast personal connections with others and was genuinely interested in everyone she knew.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Robert James and Ella Levinson Cone, husband, Melvin Lurie, and her brother, Herbert Richard Cone. She is survived by her four children, Jonathan (Pam) Lurie, Robert (Sara) Lurie, Alexander (Dorian Friedman) Lurie, and Susannah (Edward) Taylor; eight grandchildren, Samantha Lurie, Micah Hefty (Nicholas), Benjamin Lurie, Jennica Lurie, Jillian Lurie, Nicholas Taylor, Henry Taylor, and Mara Lurie; three great-grandchildren Trevon Johnson, Cidney Nicholson, and Connor James; and two sisters-in-law, Syrul Lurie and Barbara Cone. She is also survived by Fiji, her loving Cairn-Doodle friend of 12 years, who brought her joy and unconditional love so long as her nightstand was well stocked with doggie treats.

Interment and graveside service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, Mass. A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at 12:00 noon at the Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday, February 16, 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Show Me the World Project, founded by Lois’s granddaughter, Samantha Lurie.

ROSE- David Joseph, of Ashland, formerly of Newton, died suddenly on January 19, 2020. Beloved son of Jill (Coven) Marshall and husband, Dr. Frank Berson, and Bill Rose and wife, Dr. Merle Monsein. Loving brother of Michael Rose and wife Stephanie, and Jared Rose. Cherished nephew of Linda Coven, and David Rose and wife Arlene. Devoted uncle of Ashley Rose and Jack Rose. Dear cousin of Lori (Walker) Silverstein, Julie Walker, Jami (Walker) Brown, Joanna (Rose) Miller, Esther (Rose) Kahn, and Jeremy Rose.

David was a graduate of The Rivers School and Boston College, and a proud Alumnus of Camp Manitou.

Service will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Stephanie Rose on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 1-4 & 7-9 pm. Donations in David’s memory may be made to MSPCA-Angell, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, www.mspca.org.

David was a warm and gentle soul who loved travel, the Gators, the Pats and the Red Sox. He will be forever missed by his loving family and friends.

Susan G. Neisuler died quietly at home just before her 77th birthday after a long illness. All through the illness she kept up her activities and relationships with characteristic courage to the last possible moment.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ross Neisuler, and her sons, Peter and Justin Neisuler, their wives Mariana and Deborah, and their children Alex, Martin, Isaac, and Daphne and by her husband’s sisters, Susan Rothman, Judith Levine and her brother-in-law, Harvey Levine.

She was known by all as a reliable and true friend, dedicated to whatever she put her hand to, including being an unforgettable teacher, lawyer, and author — always with her own family’s need in mind.

There will be a funeral for her at the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton on January 23, at 2:30 PM open to all who wish to come.

Rather than flowers or gifts, she would want those wishing to memorialize her to consider donations to the Lenny Zakim Fund (thelennyzakimfund.org)

Sandra Magier of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2020, at age 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Irving D. Magier and the late Henry Berliner. Devoted mother of Hope Magier and her husband Alan, Hilton Magier and his fiancée Marcia, Marc Magier and his wife Nancy, Eugene Magier and his wife Debra. Cherished Bubbie of Bryana and Michael Zaplin, Joshua, Nikki and Codie Magier, Samantha and Jake Magier, Amanda and Jordan Magier. Dear great-grandmother of Isabel and Ilana Fisher and Isaac D. Zaplin. Loving sister of Roberta Chernov and the late Charlene Magier. Service at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, January 21,2020 at 12:00 noon.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Marc and Nancy Magier on Tuesday 5:00pm-8:30pm and Wednesday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to United States Holocaust Memorial, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126.

A Woman of Courage and Strength

Linda “Minky” Abramson, age 72, of Burlington, formerly of Lexington, deceased January 16, 2020, peacefully at home with her family by her side. Linda maintained her “attitude of gratitude” to the very end. She lived a full and joyous and productive life despite having brain tumors, lymphoma, and leukemia for twenty-nine years.

Linda was the hilarious and very devoted wife of Larry Abramson for forty-one years; loving mother of Jennifer Abramson, Matthew Abramson and his wife Caitlin Abramson; doting grandmother of Rose Ellen Abramson and Ryan Andrew Abramson; dog Mommy of Tippy the Wonder Dog (deceased) and Bruce Springersteen. Loving sister of Richard Minker.

Linda and Jennifer were mother and daughter, best friends and virtual sisters. Matt and Linda shared a wonderful relationship. Caitlin has been a great addition to the family and a fantastic mother to Rosie and Ryan, who represented new vigor in Linda’s life. Linda loved the time when she could still dance, cook, read and do projects with the grandkids. As Linda’s disabilities progressed, she just enjoyed cuddling with them.

Linda courageously bounced back from each of her neurosurgeries. That bounce-back would sometimes take eight months. She would seamlessly return to her activities as classroom mother, field trip chaperone and PTA representative. She would attend (and applaud and encourage) every one of the kid’s activities: athletic events, plays and recitals. She loved having their friends over and we would sometimes have up to two dozen kids camping in our basement playroom. The following day we were very apt to proceed en masse to Fenway Park and cheer from the bleachers. Many of those “kids” still stay in touch with her.

Linda had numerous volunteer activities. She visited shut-ins, served as a companion to a blind lady through MAB (Mass Association for the Blind), and gave much time to Kids-in-Need. Right up to fall of 2019 she was in training to become a “peer visitor” to brain injury patients at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

In her twenties and thirties Linda had been an elementary school teacher. Her former students, now aged 40 to 50, still recognized her in restaurants and other public places. They would introduce themselves and tell Linda what a wonderful teacher she was, how much fun they had in her classroom and how Linda gave them so much self-confidence. This happened as recently as November 1, 2019 at Larry’s birthday dinner. In later years, Linda had the same effect on the pupils she helped while she was a reading tutor.

Linda loved the outdoors, theatre, ballet, book group and skiing (but only in perfect conditions and only at Waterville Valley). Most of all she enjoyed tap dancing. Every year her group from the Dance Inn performed at the Hatch Memorial Shell, providing some of the entertainment during the annual Making Strides Walk. Linda practiced for months and then performed, proudly wearing her “Survivor” sash.

She also loved to travel, even to the point of going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for three weeks while she was confined to a wheelchair. In more active days her other favorite travel adventures with Larry included Torres del Paine (Patagonia), Bali, Galapagos, Carnival in Rio, Great Barrier Reef, Grand Canyon, Canadian Rockies, Tasmania and Paris, always Paris.

Over the past few years Linda took up “bicycling” (really tandem tricycling) through Spaulding Rehabilitation Adaptive Sports Program. Jenny would be the steerer, and would also provide most of the power, as they would rip through the Charlestown Navy Yard or the Lexington Bike Path.

Most of all, Linda enjoyed friendships. Each visit with a friend, each telephone conversation, concluded with Linda saying, “I love you”, and meaning it.

Services will be held at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA, on Monday at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA. Shiva will be observed directly after burial until 8:00 pm and on January 21st from 3- 7 pm at Seven Springs Clubhouse, 1 Seven Springs Lane, Burlington, MA. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to: Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Attn: Adaptive Sports Program, 1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Gerstenblatt, David P., of Needham, MA, formerly of Newton, MA, on January 10, 2020. Beloved husband of Arlene (Cohen) Gerstenblatt. Devoted father of Jared Gerstenblatt and his wife Leigh, and Darren Gerstenblatt and his wife Jill. Proud grandfather of Stella, Julia, Ian, and Evie. Brother of Joanne Gerstenblatt. David leaves beloved family Darin, Michelle, Hallie, Ella, and Beanie. Service at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Shiva will be at Charles River Landing, 300  2nd Avenue, Needham, MA until 9:30 pm and on Tuesday 6-9:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445.

Sheila Arons (formerly Lewinger, nee Schriber), loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, passed away January 10, 2020 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL surrounded by family at age 79. Her generosity to family, friend and stranger and her strength of spirit will be greatly missed. Funeral services to be held at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA, on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at 11 am, with burial following at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva at daughter Beth Dyer’s home, 10 Terrace Avenue, Newton Highlands, Tuesday and Wednesday 5-8pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Reyim; Temple Beth David, Palm Beach Gardens; or Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation, Bethlehem, NH.

Howard Levingston died on January 10, 2020. He and his wife Ellie (Eleanor Clebnik) resided in Lexington, MA for over 50 years. A physical metallurgist, he worked with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (The Manhattan Project) and served on the faculty of Iowa State College (now Iowa State University). Later at General Dynamics’ Electric Boat Division in Groton, CT, his work included materials selection, corrosion prevention, and failure analysis. In addition, he was responsible for specifications for the nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, the USS Seawolf. He graduated from M.I.T. with an S.B. in Mining and Mineral Engineering, an S.M. in Physical Metallurgy, and an Sc.D. in Materials Science. His expertise in materials and environmental sciences led to the formation of Howard Levingston & Associates, a company that specialized in the analysis of failures in metals as well as non-metallic materials such as wood, plastics, ceramics/glass, fabrics, and composites.

A strong and effective leader, he was an active M.I.T. alumnus, class of 1951, and elected president of his class. Also involved in the community, he was Chair of the Town Meeting Members Association, sat on Lexington’s Appropriation Committee, and was a member of the Human Resources Committee. A former member of Temple Emunah, he was president of the Brotherhood and elected to serve as president of the temple.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, his sons David, Judd and his wife Hillary, Scott and his wife Amy, and his grandchildren Ivan, Miranda, Serena, Zaccary, and Olivia. The family is grateful for the exceptional care and deep compassion that was extended to Howard by Denise Coveney.

Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the The U.S. Holocaust Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126, Yad Lakashish (www.lifeline.org.il), or The Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118.

Age 88, of Dedham, MA, formerly of Newton and Hull on January11, 2020. Beloved husband of 57 years to the late Charlotte (Finland) Rittenburg. Devoted father of Amy Schlager and her husband Robert of Palm Beach, FL; Jonathan Rittenburg and his wife Linda of Henderson, NV; and Andrea Segel and her husband Jay of Wayland. Cherished grandfather of Scott and Spencer Schlager, and Jeffrey and Olivia Segel. Loving son to the late William and Ruth (Koplow) Rittenburg. Dear brother to Susan Epstein of Hull, Jane Delaney of Cambridge and the late Paul Rittenburg of Sharon, and the late Robert Rittenburg of Reading. Service to be held at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. Following the service, memorial observance will be held at NewBridge on the Charles Community Center, Great Meadow Hall, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, 3:30-7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Fund, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115

SHERMAN, SARA JANE (JANEY)
Of Dorchester passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 10, 2020 after a short illness with ALS. Cherished daughter of the late Saul and Sybil (Seltzer) Sherman. Loving sister of Suzanne Sherman-Finnerty and husband Paul and Judy Oriel and husband Ricky. Adored Aunt of Dr. Brad Oriel and wife Jennifer and Amanda Katz and husband Michael. Proud Great-Aunt of Benjamin Oriel and Sloane Katz. Janey was a pet lover and unconditionally loved her beloved dogs Tasha and Audra Rose. She was the former principle owner of Sherman-Bridges Real Estate Company in Dorchester. She was a great friend and will be dearly missed by all. Services will be held on Monday, January 13 at 12:30 pm at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury memorial observance will be held at the home of Judy and Ricky Oriel until 5:00 pm and 7-9 pm and Tuesday 1:00-4:00 pm and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Janey’s memory to MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 or “MGH ALS” Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, 125 Nashua St, Suite 540, Boston MA 02114, Attn: Kylie Wojcicki. Donations may also be made online at giving.massgeneral.org; please be sure to indicate that the gift is a tribute gift in memory of Sara Jane Sherman.

Of Durham, North Carolina, on January 7, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Louis Pave. Devoted mother of Judy Moneta of Durham, North Carolina and the late Linda Greenberg. Dear grandmother of 6 and  great-grandmother of 5. Graveside service at Hebrew Volin Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA, on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 10:00 am.

Maxwell R. Morton of Dover, MA on January 3, 2020. Beloved husband of Judith (Rosenblatt) Morton. Devoted father of Keith and Joshua Morton. Proud grandfather of Elijah and Gossamer Morton.

Services will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley MA. Interment will follow directly at Beit Olam Cemetery in Wayland. Shiva will be held at Maxwell and Judith’s house directly following until 5pm and then later that evening from 7pm-9pm. Wednesday from 1pm-5pm and again 7pm-9pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mazon.org or Cantor Sufrin’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Beth Elohim.

Of Auburndale, MA, on January 2, 2020. Beloved wife of the late David Kolodney. Devoted mother of Lawrence, Michael and Jeff. Dear grandmother of  Jacob, Alex, Nathan, Sophia, Owen, Ryan, Brandon and Madeline. Loving sister of the late Anne Turkel and Sol Lessinger. Memorial service will be held at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, MA, on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Interment private. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Jeff Kolodney and Marcia Tabenken, 11 North St., Newtonville, MA, Sunday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyn’s memory may be made to the Newton Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 590020, Newton, MA 02459 www.newtonschoolsfoundation.org/donate

Gilman, Janet (Shapiro), of New York, formerly of New Jersey, and Peabody, MA, on January 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Aaron Gilman. Devoted mother of Amy Gilman, Suzanne Gilman, and Laura Anne Gilman. Proud grandmother of Daniel and Evan Klein. Loving sister of Dorothy Schiff-Shannon, Larry Shapiro, and the late Judy Krupp. Service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 12 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Amy Gilman, 5-7:30 pm, Minyan at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janet’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

Margaret J. Bromfield

Of Boston, MA, formerly of Maine, passed away on December 23, 2019. Beloved wife of Dale Bromfield. Loving sister of Dr. Patricia Gagnon and her husband David of FL, John Sanfacon and his wife Phyllis of VT, Dr. Dennis Sanfacon and his wife Dr. Cheryl of PA, William Sanfacon and his wife Peggy of TX, Jerome Sanfacon of MA and Thomas Sanfacon of ME, and the late Peter Sanfacon Jr., the late Dr. Philip Sanfacon and his wife Donna, and the late Dr. Paul Sanfacon. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Margaret was a registered nurse for the hospitals in the Greater Boston area. The last 20 years, she dedicated to caring for families as a hospice nurse. Margaret worked for Roxbury Children Services. She received a bachelors in Gerontology and Psychology from Emmanuel College, graduated from Maryview School of Nursing in Virginia, and was an associate member of the Daughters of Wisdom Organization. She met Dale Bromfield in 1970 and married in December 1971. Margaret and Dale have been married the last 48 years. Memorial service to be held at a later date. Donations in Margaret’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., #6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Lurie, Rochelle (Silver), a 40-year resident of Weston, MA, raised in West Hartford, CT, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 after a sudden and courageous battle with Ampullary Cancer. She loved her children, friends and extended family with all her heart. Devoted mother to Joelle, Mark, Charles, and Nathanial Lurie. Loving sister of Andrea Hotes. Dear aunt of Gennifer Lippman & Todd Hotes. A graduate of Vassar College ‘71, Rochelle spent her junior year studying in France and later earned her Masters from Harvard in 1976. Over 20 years, she built a widely respected private practice which counselled generations of high school students through the college admissions process. Most of all, Rochelle loved spending time with her four children; they surrounded her throughout her final months. She was a member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA, Services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 11 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, shiva will be held at the Lurie residence until sundown on Friday as well as Saturday and Sunday 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm. Donations in Rochelle’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Marsha L. Steinberg- 73, passed away peacefully December 20, 2019. Born in Newton, MA. Beloved daughter of Beryl and Saul Steinberg. She leaves a brother, niece and nephew, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Marsha was adored by a wide group of friends, all of whom have “Marsha Stories”. She was like no one else. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Monday, December 23,2019 at 12:45pm(please assemble behind the administration building).Following the service friends are invited to a memorial lunch at Mandarin Taste, 37 Pond St., Sharon, MA from 1:30-3:30pm. Remembrances in Marsha’s memory, for the wonderful care she received, may be made to Tufts Medical Center, Development Office #231, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.

Marsha L. Steinberg- 73, passed away peacefully December 20, 2019. Born in Newton, MA. Beloved daughter of Beryl and Saul Steinberg. She leaves a brother, niece and nephew, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Marsha was adored by a wide group of friends, all of whom have “Marsha Stories”. She was like no one else. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, on Monday, December 23,2019 at 12:45pm(please assemble behind the administration building).Following the service friends are invited to a memorial lunch at Mandarin Taste, 37 Pond St., Sharon, MA from 1:30-3:30pm. Remembrances in Marsha’s memory, for the wonderful care she received, may be made to Tufts Medical Center, Development Office #231, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.