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.
Earl Fleegler, a retired hand surgeon and resident of Plymouth, MA, died on August 3, 2019 at the age of 79 while surrounded by his family.
Earl is survived by his son Eric, daughter-in-law Marisa, brother Harvey, grandchildren Joshua, Naomi and Sonia, and wife Nancy Cetlin. He is predeceased by his first wife Kathy and his son Michael.
Earl was born in Philadelphia on October 29, 1939 to Harry and Florence Fleegler. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in 1961 with a degree in Biology and then attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College, graduating in 1965. He trained in general surgery at Temple University and then pursued a fellowship in plastic surgery at Allegheny General Hospital and further training in hand surgery in Arizona. He practiced his profession in Cleveland, OH from 1973 to 1995 initially in private practice and then at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was the division chief of hand surgery. In 1995 he and Kathy moved to Ambler, PA where he continued to practice hand surgery in private practice and as a Professor and faculty member of the Department of Surgery at Rutgers University and the Newark VA. He was a world-renowned surgeon with an unparalleled experience in the treatment of hand tumors and complex hand surgery. During his career he edited the definitive book “Tumors of the Hand and Upper Limb” and wrote several journal articles and book chapters on a variety of topics in hand surgery. He was also recognized as a patient teacher of several generations of plastic surgery residents. He retired in 2014.
Earl was a devoted father, husband and grandfather who enjoyed his life-long passion of fly fishing – one sparked by a course given to him by Kathy. He spent a lifetime designing and tying his own flies, building bamboo fly rods, traveling around the country and the world on fishing expeditions, painting his catches in vibrant watercolors, and writing articles about the subject for fishing magazines. He was a naturalist who loved spending time outdoors. He was an observant Jew who delighted in learning about Jewish history and the Kabbalah.
In his retirement, Earl greatly enjoyed spending time with his three beloved grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.
Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Tuesday August 6th at Temple Beth Shalom located at 670 Highland Avenue in Needham. Burial will follow at Shara Tfilo Cemetery located at 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. A memorial reception following interment at the home of Colleen Monaghan, Minyan at 7pm. Shiva Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Drs. Eric and Marisa Fleegler 5-8 pm, Minyan at 7pm.
Donations and condolences may be made in Earl’s memory to either the Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum at https://cffcm.com or Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing at https://projecthealingwaters.org.
Sarah Shefer lost her battle to recover from a stroke on July 31, 2019, two months before her 93rd birthday. Sarah was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to Rachel and Alexander Porath. She attended Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she majored in chemistry. After her graduation, she served as an officer in the scientific corps in the war of independence of Israel (1948-1949). During the war, Sarah met Joshua Shefer. Joshua and Sarah married in the autumn of 1950. In the early 1950s, Sarah and Joshua went to London, where they both completed PhD degrees, she in Biochemistry and he in Electrical Engineering. Shortly after returning to Israel, Joshua accepted an assignment in the Diplomatic Service and they returned to London in the late 1950’s. In order to pursue post-graduate studies, the family moved to Boston in April of 1960. In the mid 1960’s, the family moved to New Jersey to pursue professional opportunities.
Sarah began her career as a biochemist at the New York Public Health Research Institute. In 1979, Sarah joined the faculty of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. There she worked on original research in biochemistry—in addition to mentoring graduate students—until her retirement in 2003.
Sarah’s immediate family includes Joshua, her beloved husband for 70 wonderful years; her loving children, Ruth (Earl), David and Abigail (Donald); her devoted grandchildren, Alex (Carolina), Michael (Roxanne), Jordan, and Megan; and her brother, Nachum (Ruth), who lives in Israel. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends—whether that meant cruising over numerous oceans, enjoying their second home in the US Virgin Islands, helping her grandchildren with homework, or conquering the New York Times crossword puzzles. A voracious reader of newspapers and mysteries, Sarah loved to discuss world affairs and share stories of her countless adventures abroad.
On Sunday, August 4th, there will be a graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park at 10:45 am. Family and friends are invited to Joshua’s home (1 Huntington Ave, apt 1503, Boston) for a light lunch starting at 1:00 pm.
Contributions in Sarah’s memory may be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Charlestown, MA (https://spauldingrehab.org/giving
Natalie “Nessie” (Kaplan) Baron, of Weston, formerly of Waltham, on July 30, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Baron. Devoted mother of Audrey Kennen (Steven) and James Baron (Andrea). Cherished grandmother of Joshua, Michaela, and Jared. Dear sister of Edward Kaplan, Donald Kaplan, and the late Howard Kaplan. Services at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11:00 am. Interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham. Memorial observance will be held at the home of James and Andrea Baron on Friday following services until 8:00 pm continuing on Sunday and Monday from 3-8 pm. There will be a Minyan service each evening at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nessie’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel or to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Doris Small Cohen, age 98, died on Tuesday, July 30th, 2019 at Orchard Cove, Canton, MA. She is predeceased by her beloved husband, Myer S. Cohen. She is survived by her devoted daughters Bonnie Press (Jon) and Roberta Bass, her grandchildren Juliana, Daniel (Jen), Jesse (Meegan), Evan (partner Abby), and great-grandson, Finn.
Our family is grateful for the loving and exceptional care provided by the Orchard Cove Staff. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 1:45 pm. Shiva immediately following services at Orchard Cove until 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021 www.hebrewseniorlife.org/giving
Born in Jinzhou, China, and resident of Newton, MA, passed away on July 29, 2019. Beloved wife of Dr. Glen Raffel. Dear daughter of Youkun Quan and the late Guoying Chen. Devoted and proud mother of Talia and Max Raffel. Loving sister of Xin and Tong Chen. Feng graduated Peking University, achieved her doctorate at MIT and completed her post-doctoral study at Harvard. She was former Editor-in-Chief for Molecular Cell, and director and executive publisher for American Chemical Society. Service at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, MA on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 1:30 pm. Shiva observance will begin following services at Temple Shalom, with Minyan at 5:30 pm. Shiva will continue at the family home Thursday 4–7 pm with Minyan at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Feng’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Harold M. Trager-of Needham, on July 27, 2019.For over 60 years he was the beloved husband of Verna (Shaer) Trager. Dear son of the late Abraham “Al” Trager and Helen (Koor) Trager. Devoted father of Marcy Poirier and her husband Robert, and Lawrence Trager. Loving grandfather of Tyler Poirier and his wife Shannon, Danielle, Lauren, Aidan, Jaelin,and the late Jordan Poirier. Cherished great-grandfather of Elijah. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, family and friends are invited to the Newton Marriott, 2345 Commonwealth Ave., Newton until 8:00 pm.Harold was a kind and gentle man with a big heart always available to his family and his wonderful friends. A very special thank you to the Stanley Tippett Hospice Home in Needham.
Joseph Bennett Feinstein, 90, Boston born and bred, died surrounded by family on July 25, 2019. Son of I. Albert and Fannie Feinstein, of blessed memory. Youngest sibling of Bernice (Sam) Goldstein, Macy Feinstein, and Steve Feinstein, survived by sisters-in-law Anita Feinstein and Zip Feinstein. He was a lifelong Boston sports fan and was especially excited when the Red Sox finally broke the curse. He graduated from Cornell University in 1949. He raised his family in Newton, MA. He was a longtime member of Temple Emanuel in Newton where he served as President of the Brotherhood and oversaw volunteer efforts at Sunday’s Bread Food Pantry. He then lived for many years on Cape Cod in the house he called “my grandchildren’s dream.” He and his beloved wife recently celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lilo Feinstein, daughters Deborah (David) Oleshansky, Vicki Borten, and Lori (Alex) Riseman, grandchildren Ben, Bryna and Raeruth Oleshansky, Lilli and Andrew Dale, Ariel, Sophia and Matthew Riseman, Eisik, Ross, Simeon, and Joshua Borten. Graveside service officiated by Rabbi Louis Polisson at 3:00 pm on Monday, July 29, 2019 at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd, Wayland. Please make donations in his memory to the charity of your choice.
Arthur Orenberg of Lexington, MA died peacefully at home with his children by his side on July 26, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Annabelle (Ellis) Orenberg for 66 years and the loving brother of the late Naomi (Orenberg) Cherny, the late George Orenberg, and the late Sumner Orenberg.
Arthur was born in Roxbury, MA. He graduated from Boston Latin School, and after serving in the US Navy, graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Arthur worked at RCA and was instrumental in creating the Atomic Clock and the automation of Disneyworld. He later established his own consulting company in energy management.
Arthur was a devoted father to his daughters, Joan Orenberg of Florida, Ellen Chertov and her husband Leny of West Roxbury, and his late son Robert Orenberg. He was the adored grandpa of Mick, Alex and Jessica and the proud uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Arthur was a founding member of Temple Emunah and a long-time member of the Brotherhood. He passed his great love of music, scrabble and parchisi to his children and grandchildren, and enjoyed season tickets to the Red Sox for many years.
Funeral services on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 10:00 am at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA, followed by interment at Anshei Sfard Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA.
Shiva will be at the home of Ellen and Leny Chertov, 116 Mt. Vernon St., West Roxbury, immediately following the interment until 8:00 pm, Minyan at 7:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CareDimensions at www.caredimensions.org or to Temple Emunah,9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA.
Marcus “Marc” G. Karel, PhD, formerly of Newton, MA, died on July 25, 2019 at a hospice house in Lincoln, MA. He was 91 years old. Holocaust survivor, immigrant, beloved son, brother, husband, father and uncle; inspiring professor, brilliant researcher, respected author, colleague, mentor, friend- Marc Karel was all of these.
Marc was the elder of two children born to David and Cila (Lipschutz) Karel in Lvov, Poland (now Lviv, Ukraine) in 1928. David Karel, along with his brothers, created and successfully ran a small chain of women’s clothing stores in Lvov.
War arrived in Poland in 1939: the family business was lost, relatives scattered – most were murdered. During the worst period, Marc, his younger sister Rena and their parents together spent the last 22 months of the war in hiding. To say they were often hungry would be an understatement; that they survived is miraculous.
After the war, Marc and his family moved westward, eventually immigrating to the United States, where they settled in Newton, just outside of Boston. Marc completed his bachelor’s degree (1955) at Boston University and doctorate (1960) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
In 1956 Marc met the love of his life, Carolyn Frances Weeks, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and two years later they married. Together, Marc and Cal raised four children and welcomed four grandchildren into their family. In 2008, on the eve of their ‘golden’ wedding anniversary, these were some of the words Marc wrote to his wife: “…. no money in the world can buy what we have given each other for fifty years… ”
In America, Marc achieved his childhood dream of becoming an engineer. Marc began his long career at MIT as a laboratory assistant and graduate student in 1951 and rose quickly to become a tenured Professor of Chemical and Food Engineering in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Eventually he became a Professor Emeritus there.
After MIT closed its Food Science department in 1988, Marc was invited to join the Chemical Engineering department as State of New Jersey Professor of Food Science at Rutgers University in 1989; he transitioned to Emeritus status there also, in 1996.
Marc is known and respected worldwide for his work in food engineering, food processing, and the physical chemistry of foods. His long and celebrated career took him to lecture, collaborate or consult on four continents.
Here, perhaps, is the secret of his success: among Marc’s most important skills were the ability to build teams, manage people (gently), nurture talent, and create a family environment. This is why Marc was so beloved by his colleagues and students.
Marc received many awards and honorary doctorates, but the one he was most proud of was given to him early in his career in 1970: the First William V. Cruess Award for Excellence in Teaching, from the Institute of Food Technologists.
Marc’s exceptional abilities as a teacher and mentor are clearly reflected in the achievements of his former graduate students – many of them went on to great success in academia and industry around the world.
When he wasn’t teaching, writing, researching, consulting (NASA, Pillsbury, M&M Mars, Du Pont, and many others) or spending time with his family, Marc enjoyed reading fiction and non-fiction, traveling near and far, swimming, cross-country skiing, and hiking (he was a proud member of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Four Thousand Footer Club). In his younger days, he was also known to enjoy an occasional glass of scotch.
Highly educated, multi-lingual (Polish, Russian, German, Hebrew, and English), world traveler, a lover of the arts (museums, theatre, music, films), generous and kind-hearted; Marc Karel was many things, but he was never pretentious or boring!
Marc is survived by his wife of almost 61 years, Carolyn Frances (Weeks) Karel; son Steven Karel (Lizbeth Hedstrom) of Auburndale, daughters Karen Karel of Waltham and Debra Karel Nardone (Mark Nardone) of Holliston; four grandchildren: Amanda Nardone, Kristen Nardone, Emma Griffith and Bennet Karel; sister Rena Carmel, niece Julia Carmel, and great-nephew David Carmel, all of Newton Highlands; Leslie Griffith of Weston (mother of Emma and Ben); nephew James Weeks, Jr. and family, and niece Sharon Weeks Mancini and family, all of Utah. Marc was predeceased by his parents, by his brother-in-law James Weeks and sister-in-law Jean Weeks, and by his eldest daughter Linda L. Karel, MD.
Funeral arrangements were private. A celebration of Marc’s life will take place later this year. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross.
Diane, known as “Dee” by many of her friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2019 in Peabody, MA.
Dee was born in New York in February, 1928. She attended The College of Idaho and then transferred to Simmons College of Boston, where she received a Library Science degree. She began her career as a children’s librarian before putting aside her career to lovingly raise four children. She was an avid artisan of craftwork and her creations varied from beaded flower arrangements and hand-sewn traditional American quilts to knitted clothing. Beginning in the 1960s, Dee was actively involved with Temple Israel of Boston, tirelessly volunteering in many ways over the years.
In the 1980s, Dee began working for Operation Able, a non-profit organization providing training and employment services for job seekers. Dee had a keen intellect and was a skilled player of contract and duplicate bridge, and she enjoyed sharing her knowledge by teaching bridge classes.
Dee was the loving sister to Charna and Alan; loving mother to Dan, Michael, Dave, and Janet; loving mother-in-law to Lauren, Shannon, and Dan; loving grandmother to Jenny, Alex, Rebecca, Samuel, Arielle, Alex, and Jacob; and loving great-grandmother to Mia, Lola, and Isla.
A celebration of Dee’s life will be held at a later date. Contact the Brezniak Rodman Funeral Home in Newton, MA for further information. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Operation ABLE, 174 Portland Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, https://operationable.net/donate or American Brain Foundation, 201 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415, https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/
Professor Leon D. Sabath, MD (1930-2019), a world-renowned scholar of infectious diseases, who served at the University of Minnesota Hospital for 45 years and at Boston City Hospital as faculty, physician and clinician as well as at Oxford University, passed away peacefully on July 21 surrounded by his three daughters. A child of Russian immigrants, a Harvard graduate (AB ‘52, MD ‘56), a developer of antibiotics, a great humorist, Korean War veteran, an avid skier, sailor, cellist, and chess player, he was still at work on big research projects and remained eternally the optimist even in the darkest hours. He is survived by three daughters: Natasha Shabat, Joanna Sabath, Rabbi Rachel Sabath Beit-Halachmi, Ph.D. his son-in-law, Rabbi Ofer Sabath Beit-Halachmi, and three grandchildren. The funeral will take place 12 noon TUESDAY, July 23rd at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave. So. Minneapolis. Burial will take place at the Beit Olam Cemetery in Wayland, MA. SHIVA to take place in Concord, MA and in Cincinnati, OH. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Temple Israel in his memory.
Gustman, Janice F. (Reiter), of Hanover, NH, on July 22, 2019. Beloved wife of Alan Gustman. Devoted mother of Sam Gustman and his wife Jana, Evelyn Gustman, and Mara Sherman and her husband Rob. Proud grandmother of Justine, Rayna, Jake, Josee, and Gus. Loving sister of Barry Reiter. In addition to raising her family, Janice was active in the Upper Valley Jewish Community Public Schools, and at “David’s House.” You could often find her volunteering time at the “Pink Smock” at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. The friendships Janice forged with “Playgroup” and throughout the community, were at the center of the family life. The last 17 years have been solely dedicated to her beautiful grandchildren. Services are private. Donations in Janice’s memory may be made to the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative + Hospice Care, 154 Hitchcock Loop Rd., Lebanon, NH 03756, or the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH 03756. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Norris Cotton Cancer Center, and the Jack Byrne Center for the care and support she received throughout her illness.
Kurt J.Isselbacher- Physician-Scientist of Newton and Woods Hole, MA, on July 18, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Rhoda Solin Isselbacher. Devoted father of Dr. Kate Isselbacher and her husband, Dr. Alan Epstein, Jody Isselbacher, Esq., Dr. Eric Isselbacher and his wife, Dr. Anne Becker, and the late Lisa Isselbacher and her surviving husband Juan Ramirez. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra Epstein and her husband William Gordon, Jennifer Coukos, Brian Isselbacher, Andrew (AJ) Coukos, Adam Isselbacher, and Juliet, Isabel and Henry Isselbacher. And cherished great-grandfather of Maya and Scarlett Gordon. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA, on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 9:00 AM. Interment in the Woods Hole Village Cemetery, 22 Church Street, Woods Hole at 1:30 PM. Memorial observance at his Newton residence Monday and Tuesday 6-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 149 13th St., Charlestown, MA 02129.
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