Abrahms, Jaimi, of Dorchester, MA, on October 17, 2019. Dear daughter of Jonathan Quentin Abrahms, and the late Gail Lorraine (Gold) Abrahms.
Loving sister of Tracy Gaudiano and her husband Francis, and Nathaniel Abrahms and his wife Natalie.
Jaimi is survived by beloved friend and roommate Rachel Frey, and the wonderful Boston Home community.
Born in 1973 at Boston Floating Hospital, Jaimi was diagnosed with Familial Dysautonomia at a young age. Despite her disability, Jaimi lived her life to the fullest. She grew up in Swampscott, MA, moved to Sarasota, FL, and then moved back to The Boston Home. Jaimi will always be remembered for her ability to touch people’s hearts.
Graveside service at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Everett, MA, on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jaimi’s memory may be made to The Boston Home, 2049 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02124.
Martin Stern-age 72,beloved husband of Devi (nee Katz). Loving father of Sarah Stern (Paul La Farge) and Rachel Stern. Cherished son of Michael and the late Pearl Stern. Dear brother of Hedy Gort (Douglas) and brother-in-law of Naomi Katz Mintz (Rabbi Lewis Mintz) and Jonathan Katz (Norah Wylie). Graveside service Wednesday 3:30pm at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland, MA. Following the service the family will return to the Katz residence, 16 Cross St., West Newton until 8:00pm In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Facing History and Ourselves, 16 Hurd Rd., Brookline, MA 02445, www.facinghistory.org or Women for Women International, Global Support Center, PO Box 9224, Central Islip, NY 11722-9224, www.womenforwomen.org.
Lit, Leonard H., 86, of Randolph, October 13, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Barbara C. Lit. Devoted father of Barry Lit and his wife Susan and Nancy Mills and her husband Brian. Proud grandpa to Isaac, Rachel, Tyler and Trevor. Brother of Ida Klane, Dubby Uretsky and the late Joe Lit and Harry Lit.
Services will be on Wednesday October 16, 2019 at 10 am at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St, Sharon, MA. Interment will follow. Shiva will be at the home of Barry and Susan Lit following interment until 8 pm and Thursday, October 17, from 12 – 7 pm.
Donation may be made to the Jewish War Veterans, Dept. of Massachusetts, State House, 24 Beacon St. Room 547, Boston MA 02133.
COHEN, Gloria, 87, of Peabody, passed away on October 12, 2019 at the Brudnick Center in Peabody, MA. Gloria was the daughter of the late Myer and Anne Bornstein. She was born on December 31, 1931 in Peabody and graduated Peabody High School in 1950. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Peabody. In 1953, she married her husband Julian, who passed away in 2006.
Gloria worked for many years as a secretary, retiring from the JB Thomas Hospital. She was an avid mahjong player and bowler with her friends. She loved to knit, making sweaters and hats for anyone. She also enjoyed needle point, painting and calligraphy. Julian and Gloria spent every summer Saturday at their favorite beach, Good Harbor Beach, reading, walking and enjoying family and friends.
They spent winters in Florida for more than 25 years, traveling from Peabody to Delray Beach.
Gloria is survived by her sons, Stephen and his partner Karen, and Paul and his wife Amy, grandchildren Amy and her husband Lou, Brian and his wife Tara, Alyssa and her husband Enx, Jason and his wife Melissa, great-grandchildren JJ, Delilah, Edith, Oliver, Julian and Reese, and her sister and best friend, Ruth Kahn and her husband Eric. Gloria is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her friend and companion, Abe Ogman. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services at Chapel at Maple Hill Cemetery, 98 Canterbury Dr., Peabody, on Tuesday, October 15,2019 at 1:00 pm. Shiva at the home of Paul and Amy Cohen in Waltham on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to westendhousecamp.org, conquercancer.org or www.mayyimhayyim.org.
Marilyn B. Miller, 93, of Newton died on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Marilyn was born in 1926 in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Asbyll) Barlin. After high school she worked for the City of New York and started training as a classical singer. She met her husband Aaron at the Laurels Hotel and Country Club in the Catskills where they both worked during the summer of 1943. After marrying, they moved to Rochester, New York where Aaron began his medical career and Marilyn started a promising career as a mezzo soprano.
In the early 1950’s they moved to Boston. Marilyn continued to sing at local venues in Boston throughout the 1950’s and early 1960’s. She also studied at Northeastern University, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree cum laude from Pine Manor College.
Along with her husband, she shared a passion for literature, music, and movies. She was a voracious reader and, in her later years, ran a contemporary fiction book club at the Newton Free Library. She also loved travel and she and Aaron spent much time rambling through Europe – Spain was her favorite destination.
Aaron passed away in 2016. Marilyn is survived by her daughter Julie and her husband Paul Dansereau of Boston, her sister-in-law, Beatrice Donovan of Evanston, Illinois, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Marilyn will be held at 10:00 am at Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Centre, MA on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Visitation at the cemetery chapel prior to service from 9:00-9:45 am. There will be a reception immediately following the service at the Miller residence in Newton Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doctors Without Borders or The Newton Free Library.
Ruth (Reiser) Wechsler, of Weston, MA passed away on October 6, 2019 at the age of 90. She had a smile that lit up every room. Ruth was intelligent, athletic, disciplined, and beautiful. A woman of indomitable will and remarkable energy, she became a champion tennis player in her youth, ranking 1st in the Eastern U.S. for girls 16 and under. She chose to pursue higher education over professional tennis, however, entering Brooklyn College at age 16, where she studied to become a teacher. Later, at a time when few women earned graduate degrees or worked outside the home, Ruth received her PhD in psychology from New York University and became a practicing child psychologist, working as a diagnostician in public school systems and clinics in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1949, she married Harry C. Wechsler; their union would last more than 68 years and produce three children and five grandchildren. Ruth and Harry traveled extensively; patronized the arts, especially the Boston Symphony Orchestra; and were known among their large circle of friends for their elegance, generosity, and marvelous dinner parties. Ruth’s loving heart, steadfast morality, and respect for all she met was deeply appreciated and will be long remembered.
Ruth is survived by her daughters, Mia Doron of Durham, NC; Dana Linden of New York, NY; and Sharon Jacques of Oakland, CA; her sons-in-law, Scott Doron, Lawrence Linden, and Michael Jacques; and her grandchildren, Lily Doron, Tess Linden, Maya Linden, Anna Craig, and Nathan Jacques. A small graveside service for immediate family was held Tuesday Oct. 8, 2019 at the Beit Olam East Cemetery.
Service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 10:30 am. Burial to follow at Zviller cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.
Phyllis Bram-of Hingham, on October 9, 2019.Graveside services on Wednesday,October 16, 2019 at 1:00 pm,Wellwood Cemetery, Pinelawn Road, Farmingdale, Long Island, NY
FREEDMAN, Miriam of Newton, passed away Oct 6, 2019, age 91.
Elementary school teacher and watercolor artist.
Beloved wife of the late Nathan Freedman for 56 years. Devoted Mother of Joel Freedman and his wife Ann Risso of Lincoln, Daniel Freedman of Boston, and Dina Freedman of Wellesley. Loving bubbe to Isabel Freedman and David Freedman. Private service will be held at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Shiva will be observed at the home of Joel and Ann on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 2-5 pm. Donations in Miriam’s memory may be made to The Sharing Foundation (sharingfoundation.org) or the Cape Cod Art Center (capecodartcenter.org).
Age 93, of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2019. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Ann moved away to earn a B.A. from University of Michigan and study at Bank Street College of Education in New York. While living in New York, she met and in 1950 married Joseph Lee Silverstein, Jr., a lawyer from Charleston, West Virginia. The couple lived in several different cities, including Chicago, while raising two daughters. After her husband’s untimely death in 1968, Ann moved back to Richmond. A firm believer in social justice, she taught preschool children of all races at the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club in Chicago, at Grace House in Richmond, and at the Medical College of Virginia. In the 1970’s, she completed an M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Goddard College in Vermont. After her retirement from teaching, she worked at Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives in Richmond, where she helped researchers learn about the area’s Jewish community. Ann avidly followed current events by reading at least two newspapers each day, cutting out articles that interested her, and sending numerous packets of clippings to those who were close to her. Concerts, museums, adult education courses, and daily swims and walks (preferably with a beloved dog), kept her in good health into her 90’s. In 2000, she moved to the Lasell Village Senior Community in Newton to live near her daughter, Clara, who survives her. She is also survived by Clara’s husband, George Schnee, and their children, Jordan and Martha. Her daughter, Janet, predeceased her. She also leaves many cousins and close friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to Beth Ahabah Museum & Archives, 1121 West Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23220, or to the charity of your choice.
DROPKIN, Martin B. Age 87, of Wayland, passed away on October 2, 2019. Beloved father of Keith and his wife Shelley, Joseph and his wife Suzanne, and Lauren. Survived by his loving partner, Nancy Matza and her family. Adored grandfather of Stephen, Korey, David, Eliana, Nate, Lia, and Maxi. Dedicated attorney 55+ years in Somerville. Services on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:30 am at Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, followed by interment at Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Office of Development, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087 with “Martin Dropkin” in the memo, or online at https://giving.mskcc.org, check “Make this an honor or memorial gift”.
Avram Kalisky, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, died peacefully on September 30, 2019 at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Esther F. (Sotenberg) Kalisky, his three children, Lyvia of Jerusalem, Ilona of Waltham, and Matthew Kalisky of Newton, and his two grandchildren, Zara and Coltrane Kalisky-Tetreault, both of Waltham. He was born in New York City and graduated from the Bronx High School of Science. He joined the U.S. Navy during World War II. After his discharge, he volunteered for the Israeli Navy. He rejoined the Israeli Navy after his marriage. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and later obtained a Masters from Northeastern University. He resided in Sudbury, Massachusetts until 1972 when he went to Israel with his family. He and his wife have lived in Lincoln since 1994. In lieu of flowers, donations in Avram’s memory may be made to the Lincoln Council on Aging, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.
Dr. Michael Lewis Oshins,Ph.D, 59, of Auburndale, September 27, 2019. Beloved son of Natalie (Bragin) Oshins and the late Robert Oshins. Loving husband of Alison Kur. Devoted father of Abi, Jem and Zachary. Brother of Cary (Beth), Ellen (Mary Lou) and Bonnie (Mike).
Michael was an admired professor at the School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University for 30 years. He had an amazing sense of humor and was a kind, loving and giving soul. With his strength and grace he was a uniting force that brought people together. Michael enjoyed golf, time at Lake George and was an avid Boston sports fan. Most of all he valued his friendships and loved his family and spending time with them.
Service at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:00 am. Shiva will be held at Temple Beth Elohim on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 from 7-9 pm. Donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Mike Oshins Fund at Temple Beth Elohim. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak Funeral Directors – www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com
Eva (Oppenheimer) Arond-of Lexington, MA, died peacefully on September 25, 2019. Loving wife of the late Dr. Lester Harold Arond. Devoted mother of Dr. Manya Arond-Thomas and her husband Dr. James Arond-Thomas, and Paul Arond. Sister to Alfred Oppenheimer. Graveside service at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St., Lexington, MA on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 11:00 am. Following services, shiva will be at the home of Paul Arond until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to ACLU (ACLU.org).
Ronnie Lynne (Freedman) Kaster of Millis, Massachusetts entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 23, 2019 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Ronnie was born March 21, 1938 to the late Edward & Frieda Freedman, and is predeceased by her sister Marilyn (Freedman) Braverman. She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 59 years, Leonard “Butch” Kaster. Ronnie is also survived by her children, David Kaster and his wife Myra Lee, Dr. Bruce Kaster and his wife Madelon, Robin-Sue DeSimone and her husband Gino. Ronnie had the blessing of being a grandmother to 8 wonderful grandchildren, and more recently, 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 11:45 am. Following services, Shiva will be at the home of Dr. Bruce and Madelon Kaster until 8pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Ronnie’s memory may be made to The Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.
Ramona D. Briss, 92, died peacefully on September 19, 2019. Mona, as she was known, was the loving of wife of the late Herbert Briss, devoted mother to her son Jeff and his partner Dorothy of San Francisco and daughter Judy and her husband Tom of Bellingham. Herb and Mona established their home in Framingham where they lived for over 50 years before moving to Westborough in 2012.Mona was a great cook and loved having family and friends over for the Jewish Holidays. Her latkes, matzo balls and chicken soup were the best! Services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family would request a donation in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Neponset Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s which is near and dear to her family’s heart at: http://act.alz.org/goto/HerbiesHeroes
Gabriel E. Padawer of Brookline, 95, Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Husband of the late Martha (Bienstock) Padawer. Loving father of Jill Gemmill and the late Susan Padawer. Father-in-law of John Clark. Grandfather of Aaron Gemmill (Kressent Pottenger), Janet Gemmill-Peckham (Chris Peckham). Great grandfather of Eva Gemmill, Malcolm Gemmill, Frances Peckham and August Peckham. Brother of the late Hannah Felder.
Member of Child Survivors of the Holocaust and Temple Israel. Born in Munich, Germany, Gabriel emigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with his family. After graduating from Brooklyn Tech in 1943 he joined the Army 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division and saw combat during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, Gabriel met and married Martha, his beloved wife for 65 years. Ten years after starting his family of two daughters, Gabriel decided to realize his dream of becoming an engineer and started college. He was awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship and earned a PHD in Materials Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked for Cabot Corporation for 20 years and continued as a consultant for them after retirement. Most recently, Gabriel developed an interest in translating early 20th century Jewish theological works from German to English including a modern translation of Martin Buber’s “The Way of Man”. A generous, humorous, and thoughtful human being, Gabriel will be missed by his family and many friends.
Service at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking attendants on Riverway) on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Interment will follow at Beth El Cemetery, West Roxbury. Shiva will be announced. Donations in Gabriel’s memory may be made to Temple Israel, c/o Karol Music Fund, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.
Sumner Donald “Brother” Hershon, of Sharon, MA, on September 11, 2019 at age 89. Loving husband of Natalie C. Hershon. Devoted father of Alan (Alexandra), Philip (Kim), Amy (Michael) and Marc, and father-in-law of Sharon. Proud Grampa of Zachary, Ethan (Aidan), Ariana, Isaac, David, Sarah and Danielle. Loving brother of Lenore Cagan and the late Marvin Hershon. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Son of the late Philip and Della Hershon. Memorial service at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 12:00 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 7:30 pm with Minyan at 7:15 pm and Sunday 2-8 pm with Minyan at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to HOPE HOSPICE, 1324 Belmont Street, #202, Brockton, MA 02301 or the charity of one’s choice.
Robert Frederick Katz, 80, of Newton Centre, September 10, 2019. Loving husband of 56 years of Sandra E. (Siders) Katz. Devoted father of Scott (Jill) Katz and Sharon (Peter) Kline. Proud grandfather of Griffin, Justin, Alyssa, Derek and Samantha. Robert was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Harvard University and Columbia University. Service at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham on Friday, September 13, 2019, at 9:30 am. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at Temple Beth Shalom following interment until sundown. Donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the charity of one’s choice.
Shirley Brevich-Age 90, on September 6, 2019.Of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Roslindale. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Brevich. Devoted mother of Arleen Brevich Pereira, Anita Sherman and her husband Keith,and Kenneth Brevich. Loving grandmother of Erica Mandell and Rachel Brevich. Dear great- grandmother of Harper Mandell. Dear sister of Melvin Foster. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 11:45 am.(Please assemble at the rear of the administration building).Following services memorial observance will be held at the home of Anita and Keith Sherman until 8:00 pm Tuesday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Jennie Rose-Of Framingham, on September 5, 2019.Dear companion of Paul Krencisz. Dear daughter of the late Frank and Pearl (Nussbaum) Rose. Loving sister of David, Bill Rose and the late Robert Rose. Dear aunt of Michael, David and Jared Rose. Services are private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, National Kidney Foundation, 209 West Central St., Natick, MA 01760
Ronald H. Bellin-Formerly of Framingham and Marlborough, on September 3, 2019.Beloved husband of the late Brenda (Rosen) Bellin. Devoted father of Paula Bellin and her husband Andrew Freedman, Wendy Savoie and her husband Eric, Scott Bellin and his wife Michelle. Dear grandfather of Matthew and Sam Greil, Zachary and Jordan Bellin, Jacob and Daniel Freedman. Loving brother of Barbara Grishaver and the late Diane Wainrober. Services in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:00am.Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Paula Bellin and Andrew Freedman until 8:00pm Monday and Tuesday 6-8pm.Ron was veteran of The Korean War and Past Master of Perfection Lodge. Remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.
David L. Landay, of Sarasota, FL, died September 1, 2019, at the age of 80, in Sarasota, FL, after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare, debilitating, atypical Parkinson-like disease. He lived his life with great presence, generosity, humor, joy and grace.
Born in Cambridge in 1939, David was the son of Martin and Mildred (Slosberg) Landay. He graduated from Brookline High School and Brandeis University, then earned his MBA at Boston University. He lived most of his life in Brookline and Boston, before moving to Florida in his retirement. He spent his career in the footwear and sporting goods industries, beginning at Stride Rite Corp. in Boston when it was still his family’s company and then co-founding his own company. As production globalized, he traveled extensively, making friendships around the world. With his family, David was a long-term supporter of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He was also proud of his board service with Boston’s Handel & Haydn Society.
He is survived by his wife Naomi G. Litvin; his brother Roger Landay; his children Bruce Landay, William Landay and Suzanne Robinson; and his six grandchildren, Samuel and Sophia Landay; Ted and Henry Landay; and Hannah and Ben Robinson. He was predeceased by his brother Charles. Services on Friday, September 6 at 2:00 pm in the Sharon Memorial Park chapel, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA 02067. If desired, donations in David’s memory may be made to CurePSP, 1216 Broadway (2nd Floor), New York, NY 10001 (www.psp.org).
Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com
Robbins, Stanley, of Newton, MA, on September 1, 2019. Beloved husband of Elsa (Cohen) Robbins. Devoted father of Jonathan Robbins and his wife Deborah, and Kenneth Robbins and his wife Debra. Dear grandfather of Laura Eichenhorn, Melanie Robbins, Noah Robbins, Justin Robbins, Connor Robbins, Colton Robbins, and Michelle Herman. Proud great grandfather of Ezra and Netaniel. Loving brother of the late Alvin Robbins. Graveside service at Crawford St. Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 1 pm. Following interment Shiva will be at the Wingate Residences, Needham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stanley’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.
Francene Neustadt, Saturday, August 31, 2019. She was 87. Loving wife of the late Arnold H. Neustadt. Devoted mother of Michael Sherr (Amy), Matthew Sherr (Cissy), stepmother of Marc Neustadt and the late Geraldine Neustadt. Proud Nana of Zachary Sherr, Ethan and Aidan Sherr, and Gabriel Sherr, and Max Neustadt and Jacob Neustadt. Dear great-grandmother of Jackson Parker Neustadt. Loving sister of the late Annette Schwartz (George) and Lois Chase (Gerald). Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be held at Francene’s late residence, 38 Village Rd., Middleton, MA, Tuesday after service 5-9 pm and Wednesday 1-4 & 5-9 pm. There will be a minyan service both evenings at 7:00 pm. Donations in Francene’s memory may be made to MSPCA or the charity of one’s choice.
Captain Richard M. Rome (USNR), Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was 95. Devoted father of Dr. Lawrence Craig (Victoria Hawley Rome), and Jeffrey Owen Rome. Proud grandfather of Henry Ellis Rome and Nathaniel Hawley Rome. Devoted husband to Winifred H. Rome who predeceased him.
Captain Rome, a WW II veteran, joined the Tufts University NROTC, and went to the Pacific on LST 777 in 1944. He was involved in a number of operations including the Philippines Campaign. He served as Commander of the LST 777 at war’s end and led a flotilla of LSTs back to the US mainland. Captain Rome retired as a US Navy Reserve Captain in 1983. After the war, he did research on rocket fuels at MIT, worked for an engineering firm in Boston as a Nuclear Engineer and then became President of Maine Information Systems in Bangor, ME pioneers in computerized banking.
Dick loved the Navy, the sea and his family and friends. He was an avid sailor and remarkable mariner.
Services in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 2:00pm. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak Funeral Directors – www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com
Celia (Ilewicki) Kaplan, of Newton Centre, on August 29, 2019. Beloved wife of Richard C. Kaplan. Devoted mother of Felix Kaplan and James Kaplan and his wife Erica. Dear grandmother of Anna and Eleanor. Loving sister of Benjamin Enrique Ilewicki. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking on the Riverway), Friday, August 30, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Interment in Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. There will be a period of visitation at the home of Richard C. & Felix D. Kaplan on Sunday from 3-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Anti Defamation League, 40 Court St., Suite 12, Boston, MA 02108.
Ruth Sarah (Anbinder) Grandberg, 96, of Sharon, August 27, 2019. Wife of the late Selwyn C. Grandberg, and the late Capt. Leo H. Penn. Mother of Martin (Toby) Grandberg and Barbara Grandberg. Grandmother of Harris (Elana) Grandberg, and Rachel (Shad) Weinstein. Great-grandmother of Isabella and Sarah Weinstein and Jeremiah Grandberg. Predeceased by her sister Charlotte Davis and her brother George Anbinder. Graveside service at Tifereth Israel Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, MA on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 11:00 am.
Eileen M. Thomas, a lifelong resident of North Truro, died on August 18, 2019 at Cape Cod Hospital. She was 67 years old.
Born in Hyannis, Eileen was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Thomas. She was raised and educated in North Truro and a graduate of Provincetown High School. Eileen went on to study and graduate from Cape Cod Community College and Salem State University earning as Associate’s degree in Arts and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Library Sciences. She was a dedicated employee of the Cape End Manor and Seashore Point for over 30 years serving as a licensed social worker as well as the licensed administrator for a period of time. Eileen enjoyed baking, gardening, quilting, and most recently card making. A truly loving and gentle soul, she especially enjoyed feeding the birds and enjoying the beauty of the Outer Cape.
Eileen is survived by her husband, Harris W. Adams with whom she shared 30 years; her sisters, Eleanor Marshall and Elizabeth Thomas; and so many dear friends whose lives have been enhanced by her presence.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to CASAS, P.O. Box 1374, Provincetown, MA 02657
Glorine Schweitzer-Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of New York, on August 23, 2019.Beloved wife for 47 years to the late Murray. Loving mother of Mindy Elias and her husband Lewis, Debbie Dworkin, and Randi Silverman. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa and Jacob Cohen, Amy Elias, Samantha and Stephanie Dworkin, Jaymie, Danielle and Jordan Silverman. Dear sister of Francine Stavis and the late Ruth Goldfarb. Dear sister- in- law of Marilyn Schweitzer. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Glorine was a proud graduate of Hunter College where she met life- long friends.She was an elementary school teacher in New York for many years.A graveside service will take place in New York on Wednesday, August 28.Memorial observance for the Elias family will be held at their residence.Please contact them for times. Memorial observance for the Dworkin and Silverman families will commence Thursday, August 29 at the Dworkin residence in Westwood at 6:00pm, and will continue Saturday at 7:00pm at Temple Emunah,9 Piper Rd. , Lexington. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hadassah or Dana Farber Institute supporting Dr. Yurgelun’s Hereditary Pancreatic Cancer Research. Attention: Angelle Kettlewell,10 Brookline Place,West,6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.Memo line: Dr. Yurgelun’s Research Fund.
George Henry Anbinder, 84, of Framingham passed away peacefully on August 24, 2019. George was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Rose and Morris Anbinder. He grew up in Dorchester and Mattapan and was a graduate of English High School. George joined the United States Marine Corps in the mid-1950s and served as an aircraft technician. He maintained his pride in being a Marine throughout his life, as evidenced by his wearing his USMC cap everywhere he went.
Upon leaving the Marine Corps, George attended and graduated from Boston University. He worked in the private sector for many years, first as an owner of a commercial laundry business and later as the owner of a company that supplied safety equipment to municipalities. However, it was not until George was in his 50s that he followed his passion and returned to school at Johnson and Wales University, where he graduated with a degree in culinary arts. He then taught as a chef/instructor at Newbury College, leading the department for many years. One of his favorite days was when Julia Child spoke at Newbury’s graduation and he shared the stage with her. Throughout his life, he spoke glowingly of his students, many of whom became well-known and highly regarded chefs. He never tired of dining at one of the restaurants of a former student, and relished being called “Chef Anbinder.”
In addition to cooking, George had a wide variety of hobbies and interests. He loved fixing cars, making model airplanes, skiing, and traveling, particularly to France. He enjoyed speaking Yiddish, and he loved Israel.
George is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ellie Anbinder of Framingham, and his beloved daughters, Kathryn (Lino) Covarrubias of Framingham and Rachel (Ian) Fier of Southborough. George loved being Pop Pop to his grandchildren Molly and David Covarrubias, and Daniel, Mikayla, and Zachary Fier. His sister, Charlotte Davis, predeceased him. He is also survived by his sister, Ruth Grandberg of Sharon.
A funeral service will be held at Temple Beth Am in Framingham on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 10:00 am. Interment will take place at 12:00 Noon at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Rachel and Ian Fier, 9 Wentworth Dr., Southborough, MA on Tuesday following the burial until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., and Thursday from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to JFS of Metrowest, 475 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01702. WWW.JFSMW.ORG
Maria Fisher, age 67 of Brighton, Massachusetts passed away on August 21st, 2019 due to an infection while surrounded by friends and family. Maria was born in New York to the late Harry and Judy Fisher on October 5th, 1951.
Maria was a beautiful soul who traveled the world, journeying to sacred grounds of Israel toiling with fellow travelers on kibbutz beneath the Mediterranean sun and as far as the distant shores of Southeast Asia where she shared coconuts and pineapple with her kids. Wherever she went, she remained practical and proud of the steely confidence her upbringing on the streets of the Bronx instilled upon her.
After earning a Master’s degree in education she worked as a school teacher in the state of Delaware where she devoted her life to her two boys and educating a wide range of children. Maria enjoyed playing the clarinet and recorder in orchestral ensembles, her Devon Rex cats, and activities with friends and family throughout her life. Every challenge Maria faced was overcome with courage and dignity. Always compassionate, she was a ray of light for many, guiding us all towards strength and joy in a sometimes turbulent world.
Friend – Mother – Devoted partner. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.
She is survived and will remain an eternal source of love and inspiration by her brother Charles Fisher, sons: Jason Charles and David Alderson, daughters-in-law: Jane Hellman & Noy Xayavong, and beloved companion: David Robbins.
Please join us in reflecting upon and celebrating Maria’s life this Sunday, August 25th at 11:30 at Temple Beth Zion, 1566 Beacon St Brookline, MA 02466. Following, the burial will be held at the Sviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St, W. Roxbury. Those wishing to honor her memory through donations please consider The National Gaucher Foundation, Angell Animal Medical Center, and Temple Beth Zion of Brookline.
Bornstein, Janice M. (Ellman), of Sharon, MA, on August 21, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Bornstein. Devoted mother of Lori Lape and her husband Chip. Proud grandmother of Zoie Lawton and her husband Giles, and Joshua Lape. Loving sister or Norton Ellman and his wife Muriel, and the late Philip Ellman. She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Janice had a strong passion for education and loved teaching which she did for over 30 years in the Sharon school systems. She was constantly taking classes herself, always wanting to learn more. Janice enjoyed writing poetry, often sharing it with her family and friends. After her retirement, she continued tutoring immigrants learning the English language. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Friday, August 23, 2019 at 12:45 pm. Immediately following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Norton and Muriel Ellman. Shiva observance will begin Saturday 7-10 pm, and Sunday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Janice’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452
Toby (Melnick) Penn, of Dedham, formerly of Boston, on August 19, 2019. Beloved wife of Gerald “Jerry” Penn. Devoted mother of Joshua Penn and his wife Sara and Alison Carp and her husband Stewart. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Will Carp and Chloe and David Penn. Loving sister of Ellen Stahler. Dear aunt of Jaime Smoller and Stacy Engels. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Joshua and Sara Penn on Thursday 6-8 pm and the home of Alison and Stewart Carp on Friday 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.
GELLER, Louis M., 96, of Lasell Village in Auburndale and formerly of Brookline, on August 16, 2019. Husband of Mona, father of Lynne and Gary. Lou worked all his professional life as a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice, a field he loved. He was a proud member of the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute, and created and managed original art displays for their Back Bay office. This was truly “a labor of love”, as he loved the visual arts and collected art work all his life. He was a veteran of World War II. Born in New York, he moved to Lawrence, MA as a teenager, where he lived with his parents and brother, William, and sister, Selma, with extended family close by. Family was the single most important thing in his life. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday August 21 at 1:00 pm at the Pride of Lynn Cemetery, Lake Shore Rd., Lynn. Following interment family and friends are invited to gather at Lasell Village, 85A Seminary Ave., in The Rogers Classroom from 3:30-5:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lou’s memory may be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, 125 Broad Street, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10004.
Sandra Vera (Shraiar) Abel, Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was 81. Sandra was born in Boston, daughter of the late Samuel Shraiar and Beatrice (Mayser) Shraiar. Wife of the late Herschel Abel. Mother of Allison Henkel and her husband Roger, and Erik Abel. Grandmother of Luke and Baily Henkel. She was the past president of Women’s American ORT, vice president and assistant treasurer of TBA Randolph and town meeting member for 30 years. Service at B’nai Tikvah, 1301 Washington St. Canton, MA on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, shiva will be held at the Simon C. Fireman Community, Card Room, 640 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 8:30 pm and Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Simon C. Fireman Community, at Sandra’s late residence from 2-4:00 pm and 7-9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Sandra’s memory may be made to B’nai Tikvah or the charity of your choice.
Marybeth Bencic, Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Daughter of Beverly H. (Lerner) Ostroger and the late Joseph G. Ostroger. Sister of Sharon J. Kenny and her husband Bill. Aunt of Jake Kenny and Krystall and Ashley Vincent.
Marybeth was a passionate Special Education teacher in the Malden Public Schools for many years.
Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 12 noon. Burial will be private. Following service family and friends are invited to a remembrance luncheon and gathering at the Newton Mariott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, MA until 5 pm.
Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Barry M. Miller of Needham, on August 15, 2019.Beloved husband of Linda (Gefen) Miller. Devoted father of Scott Miller and his wife Christine, and Lisa Miller. Dear grandfather of Cecelia Miller and Andrew Miller. Dear brother of the late Carol. Dear brother in law of Gerald S. Gefen. Services in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be announced at services. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA on Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 1:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Mitchell’s memory may be made to Chabad Jewish Center of Jupiter c/o Building Campaign, 1209 Main St., #110, Jupiter, FL 33458. (Please note: include Library/Chapel on the memo line).
of Newton Lower Falls, MA, and Center Tuftonboro, NH, on August 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Daniel D. Levenson. Devoted mother of Rachel Acker, Marilyn Komessar and Judy Levenson. Proud grandmother of Alex and Hallie Komessar, William and Benjamin Acker, and Olivia and Dani Levenson. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland, MA, memorial observance will be at Helen’s late residence until 4 pm and 6-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen’s memory may be made to Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger, PO Box 96119, Washington DC 20090.
Adele (Cohen) Goldstein, of Chestnut Hill, on August 14, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Arnold B. Goldstein. Devoted mother of Susan Doban and her husband Geoffrey and Dori Hirsch and her husband Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Hannah and Lydia Doban and Julia, Madeleine, and Abigail Hirsch. Dear sister of the late Arnold Cohen and Thelma Silverman. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave. (parking on the Riverway), Boston, Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:30 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be held at Temple Israel following the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
Faye (Weitzner) Gold, age 98, of Bedford, MA, August 12, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Benedict Gold. Devoted mother of David Gold, Jeff Gold and Beth Gold-Bernstein. Graveside service at Mount Ararat Cemetery, Lindenhurst, NY, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 1:30 pm.
Macey, Irwin R., of Lexington, MA, on August 9, 2019. Beloved husband of Sandra (Segal) Macey. Devoted father of Andy Macey and his wife Kimberly, and Jon “Jamey” Macey. Proud grandfather of Caleb and Hannah Macey.
Irwin graduated BU and attended BU Law School. He served in the Korean War from 1953-1954 in the Counter Intelligence Corps., and subsequently the State Dept. Intelligence Unit. After his gov’t service, he practiced criminal law for 10 years and served as Magistrate in the Suffolk Superior Criminal Court. He was also certified to practice law in the courts of MA, the First Federal District Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Since his retirement he served as President of the Military Intelligence Association of New England, and was a 3 time past master of the BU Masonic Lodge. He was also a long time member of the Simon W. Robinson Lodge in Lexington, MA.
Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, MA, on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam East cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, memorial observance will be at the family residence until 8:00 pm, continuing Tuesday 1-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irwin’s memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, NE Chapter, 70 Walnut St., #301, Wellesley, MA 02481, or the Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge, c/o Angel Fund, 3 Bedford St., Lexington, MA 02420.
Ronald S. Wilson, of Canton, formerly of Centerville, Naples and Sarasota, FL, and Newton, on August 9, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Harriet R. (Rotman) Wilson. Devoted father of Cynthia Massarsky and her husband Barry and David Wilson. Cherished grandfather of Benjamin and his wife Sallie, Jill and her fiancée Greg, and Tori. Loving great-grandfather of Sam. Dear brother of Lary Wilson. Ronald is also survived by Do Younger with whom he lovingly shared the past 12 years. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, Monday, August 12, 2019 at 11:30 am. Interment in Crawford St. Memorial Park, West Roxbury. Shiva followed the services on August 12th. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ronald’s memory may be made to Brown University, PO Box 1877, Providence, R.I. 02912.
Pearl (Pate) Marber-age 102, of Wellesley, formerly of Long Beach, NY and Palm Beach, FL, on August 6, 2019.Beloved wife of the late Samuel Marber. Devoted mother of Renee Silva and her husband Paul, and Andrew Marber. Dear grandmother of Lauren Silva Vitale and her husband Peter, and Justin Silva. Cherished great- grandmother of David Vitale. Graveside service at Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ, on Friday, August 9, 2019. Memorial observance will be at the home of Renee and Paul Silva on Sunday, August 11, 2-8 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.
Mark Edward Levy, 64 years young, of Brookline passed peacefully on August 4, 2019. He was surrounded by family and friends. Beloved husband of Gail (Steinkohl) Levy. Devoted father of Brett Levy & Nicole Leavenworth, Amanda and Jeffrey Raymond, and Danielle and Benjamin Walsh. Cherished grandfather of Charlotte, William, Oliver, Owen, Jackson, and Henry. Loving son of Marion (Bergheimer) Levy and the late Harry Levy. Dear brother of Carolynn Levy, Michael Levy, and Gary Steinkohl. Loving son-in-law of Flora Steinkohl and the late Melvin Steinkohl.
Mark’s greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed boating and fishing on the Cape and all manner of sports, including golf, racquetball, and biking.
Mark was President of Riverside Properties, Inc. a real estate management and development firm in Wellesley. Riverside manages commercial, residential, and retail properties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the Levy home, 50-60 Longwood Ave., Brookline, MA, Tuesday 7-9 pm and Wednesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be made to Golby Lab, c/o Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis St., Boston, MA 02115. The mission of Golby Lab is: Supporting the Image Guided Neurosurgery Laboratory.
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