Chris Falvey, age 53, of Dedham died suddenly on October 20, 2018. He was the husband of Josephine LaMonica, father of Sean Falvey, son of Mary (Canny) Falvey and the late Joseph Falvey, and brother of Brian Falvey. Chris is also survived by his 4 beloved chihuahua’s and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral mass on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 11 am in St. Mary’s Church, 420 High St., Dedham. A reception will immediately follow at The Village Manor, 427 Sprague St., Dedham. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Animal Rescue League, 55 Anna’s Place, Dedham, MA 02026.
Marci Lisa Bloch of Wayland, passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 61, on Oct. 22. Beloved wife of Andrew Bloch for 33 years. Devoted mother of Lauren Bloch and cherished mother-in-law of Kerran Flanagan. Marci was considered a “second mom” to her adored and adoring nieces and nephews Michael Langer and Alexis Langer, Jane Langer and Graham Rubin, Jillian and AJ Pattison, Michelle Kirsh, and Daniel Kirsh. Marci grew up in Needham, the younger child of the late Saul and Phyllis Hyman and sister of the late Ellen Langer. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in Dietetics, and shortly after, received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Case Western Reserve University. She earned many admirers and professional accolades during her career as a Director of Learning and Organizational Development at many organizations, most recently at Trip Adviser, Boston University, Genzyme and Fresenius Medical Care. Marci was never one to waste time or opportunities. But after her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2007, she really got down to business, completing four triathlons and eight Pan Mass challenges. An avid bicyclist, runner, and exerciser, Marci’s energy was exceeded only by her generosity. In recent weeks, Marci’s daughter, Lauren, reached out to friends and family members asking them to write memories that she could share with her mom. Scores of submissions arrived from people whose lives were touched by Marci’s characteristic optimism, frankness, and cheerfulness. This ‘book of life’ grew daily with descriptions of this remarkable woman who was part family matriarch and part “energizer bunny.” She travelled extensively visiting Nepal, Tanzania, Kenya, Machu Picchu, Galapagos Islands, and Europe. She spread cheer wherever she went, sometimes via her favorite mode of transportation –the bicycle. Just one day after a chemo treatment, Marci could be found working out on her spin bike. She was nothing shy of indomitable. Marci is also survived by: parents-in-law Ellen and Donald Bloch; siblings-in-law David Bloch, Linda Bloch and Lisa Rosica, and Scott Langer and Karen Wise. Funeral services at Temple Shir Tikva, Wednesday, October 24 at 10:30 am. Interment at the Beit Olam East Cemetery. Following interment family and friends are invited for Shiva at the Bloch home until 4 pm continuing 6-8pm. Shiva will resume Thursday from 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm and on Friday from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Marci’s memory to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in support of Doctor Tung’s Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Acct. 010-38774. Donations can be mailed via check to: Kim O’Loughlin, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Office of Development, 330 Brookline Avenue (OV 5th Floor) Boston, MA 02215.
Marion Daniels Covich, of Lantana, FL, formerly of Newton, on October 11, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Covich. Devoted mother of Linda Covich Olstein (Michael Olstein), Jane Covich Lonergan (the late Thomas Lonergan), Wendy Covich Jolles (Leonard Jolles), and Patricia Anne Covich (Ed Sterbenz). Cherished grandmother of Richard Olstein (Ashley), Lisa Olstein (David Goodrich), Deborah Olstein Fanelli (Joey), Tod Lonergan (Lisa), Kristin LB Oseychik (Scott), Mike Lonergan (Carla Lemus), Tracy Jolles (Joshua Smith), Brian Jolles, and Daniel Misha Covich. Loving great-grandmother of Madeline, Samantha, Toby, Julia, Leah, Sophia, Sadie, Sylvia, Lyla, Violet, and Tyler. Marion will always be remembered for her devotion to family, generosity, and sharp wit. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Marion may do so through donations to MSPCA – Angell, Development Office, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.
Neil D. Silverman, 75, of Framingham, MA, unexpectedly passed away on October 14, 2018. Beloved husband of Rita H. (Federman) Silverman. Devoted father of Alisa Baum (Joel) and David Silverman (Kate Guedj). Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Nikaela, and William and great-grandfather of 6. Brother-in-law of Joan Fryd (Henry). Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Neil’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.
Sandra Dorothea (Wainhouse)Miller, age 83, of Sharon, MA, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2018. Beloved wife of Ralph Miller for 54 years. Devoted mother of Irving Miller, Seth & Lynne Miller and Laura (Miller) Brinkmann & Jonathan Brinkmann. Proud grandmother of Hannah and Hugo. Beloved friend of many. Born and raised in Dorchester, Sandy was the loving daughter of the late Harry and Fay (Perkins) Wainhouse. She worked at MIT Lincoln Lab for eight years, then Northrop for over ten years until she retired in 1993. Sandy and Ralph enjoyed their travels around the globe. Funeral services will be private. Shiva at her daughter and son-in-law’s residence (Laura & Jonathan Brinkmann) will be observed Sunday, Oct. 14 from 2pm to 5pm (minyan at 4pm) and Monday Oct. 15, 3 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in honor of Sandra D. Miller may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Natalie Wasserman Wolf of Newbury New Hampshire, formerly of W. Newton, MA died October 10, 2018. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 47 years, Leo Wolf, and continued to enjoy her later years with her children and grandchildren. Natalie was a devoted and active community member throughout her life. She was committed to making the world around her more beautiful through art, flower arranging, and gardening.
Natalie, along with her family was one of the founding members of Temple Shalom of Newton where she later founded the Temple Shalom Garden Club. Additionally, she founded the Ikebana Japanese Flower Arrangers of Boston, and was a lifetime member and trustee of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. One of her great passions was flower arranging and design, and she traveled worldwide with her daughter and daughter-in-law to judge flower shows as an International Flower Show Judge. Natalie spent many years designing arrangements for the Boston Flower Show, teaching flower arranging, and judging the show.
For over 30 years, Natalie worked to beautify the living spaces of others by using her sense of color and design to furnish and decorate multiple Hebrew Senior Life facilities. Her art installation received national recognition including a feature in the Boston Globe. This work culminated in the acquisition and installation of over 1,000 pieces of art at Newbridge on the Charles.
Her impact has been felt far and wide as she taught many people about art and flower design. Her founding of the Natalie W. Wolf Forum has endowed a biannual symposium on flower design and art, which will be continued after her death.
In 1970, an article in the Boston Globe quoted Natalie’s Secret Desire as to “have done everything I’ve wanted to do; enjoy every day for what interesting things it may bring; but I’d say my hidden desire is to be able to make the day longer.”
Natalie is survived by her son and his wife, Daniel and Beverly Wolf of Newbury, New Hampshire, her daughter and her partner, Anki Wolf and Mark Geer of Newbury, New Hampshire. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Matthew, Jacob, Adam & his wife Ashley, and Elizabeth, to whom she was devoted and was delighted by their every accomplishment. She will be missed dearly for her sense of humor, her many bubby-meises, and her ability to see beauty in everyday life.
Following a private family internment, a celebration of life will be held at Temple Shalom of Newton on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at 2 PM. A celebration of life will be held in New Hampshire at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be given to the Garden Club of MA-Wolf Forum, 219 Washington St. Wellesley, MA 02481, Wolf Art Fund at Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Boston, MA 02131, the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice, PO Box 2209, New London, NH 03257 or to the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen 49 S. Main St, Suite 100, Concord, NH 03301.
Gordet, Stephen of Exeter, NH, formerly of Westwood, MA, passed away on October 6, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Molliver) Gordet. Devoted father of Elissa Franco and her husband Thomas, and Richard E. Gordet and his wife Sonja Johanson. Loving grandfather of Alison Franco, Zachary Franco, Rigel Johansonjancovic, Acadia JohansonGordet, and Rijs JohansonGordet. Loving brother of the late Ellen Gordet. Born in 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Max and Selma (Feldman) Gordet. Attended Boston Latin School (1952), Harvard College ( 1956) and Harvard Law School (1959). In winters, he loved to ski at Saddleback and Sunday River in Maine. In the summers, he was an avid sailor and loved weekend and longer trips cruising the coasts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. He had a fond appreciation for cars, more specifically convertibles and sports cars, and motorcycles. Stephen served on the Planning Board and as Town Moderator for the town of Westwood for many years. Funeral service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton., MA on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 at 12 noon. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Elissa and Thomas Franco, 566 High St., Westwood, MA until 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or Boston Latin School Association, 27 School St., Suite 300, Boston, MA 02108.
Ruth (Winick) Shapiro, 87, of Newton, MA passed away peacefully at her home Oct 9, 2018.Beloved wife and best friend of Frederick Shapiro for 63 years. Devoted mother of Audrey & Mark Robinson, and Janet & Ralph Feinberg. Proud grandmother of Andrew, Michael and Jordan. Born and raised in Dorchester, Ruth was the loving daughter of the late Al and the late Ida (Lesser) Winick, and devoted sister of the late Josephine Hurwitz. Caring Auntie Ruthie of 5 beautiful nieces and their loving families. Ruth and Fred were founding members of Temple Beth Avodah in Newton and gave unselfishly to help to build their temple community. Ruth worked tirelessly at their family business side by side with her partners Fred and Janet for the past 40 years. She and Fred shared and enjoyed their travels around the globe with many dear friends. Funeral services will be private. Shiva at her late residence Thursday Oct 11 from 6 pm to 9 pm (minyan at 7pm) and Friday oct 12 1:00 pm through Sundown. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Avodah of Newton, Music Fund or the Lung Cancer Foundation of America.
Directions to The Shapiro residence : Take Wiswall Rd off Dedham St. Take the fourth Left (P Roadway).
TOCMAN, Adelene Evelyn (Glazer) of Newton and Charlotte, NC died peacefully at home on October 8, 2018 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Tocman. Daughter of the late Harry and Sarah Glazer. Devoted mother of Cynthia Tocman and her husband, Elliot Schneider of NY and Howard Tocman and his wife Susan of Charlotte, NC. Dear grandmother of Jacob Tocman, Samuel Tocman and Sarah Benvenuti and her husband, Timothy. Loving sister of the late Gabriel Glazer, Charlotte (Siby) Lemack, and Isaac Glazer. This special woman also leaves many other family members and friends who loved her very very much. Services in the Chapel at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Canterbury Drive, Peabody (off Rte 114) on Friday, October 12 at 12:00 P.M. Remembrances may be made to Fraxa Research Foundation, 10 Prince Place, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Mary Silverstein, of Concord, passed away October 8.
She was 75 and had been suffering from dementia. Her last days were spent comfortably surrounded by family, with the (recorded) sound of the ocean in her ears.
Mary was born to Celia and Abner Levy in Freeport New York. She attended Baldwin High School, earned an undergraduate degree from Adelphi University and a Master’s in Education from Tufts University. She taught students with special needs in Massachusetts public elementary schools, most recently in Medford and Concord.
Always quick to laugh, Mary’s greatest joy was spending time with her friends and family. She relished a good game of Scrabble where her vocabulary was tough to beat. She is survived by her brother Mark Levy, sons David and Sam Silverstein, their wives Lori Silverstein and Lisa Tabb, her grandchildren Aaron, Abbie, Ryan and Meleah, and her beloved dog Carma.
A memorial service will be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 11. Friends are invited to celebrate her life following the service at her son David’s home.
The last years of Mary’s life were made comfortable thanks to the extraordinary patience and care provided by the Deaconess Abundant Life Newbury Court facillity in Concord, and contributions in her memory can be made to the New England Deaconess Association Benevolent Fund and sent to 80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA 01742.
Surrounded by her children and family, Shirley [Segal] Baker passed quietly away at home on October 8, 2018.
Born and raised in Brookline, MA, Shirley married her high school sweetheart, Steven (Suttie) Baker, with whom she shared a wonderful life for sixty-one years until his passing in March of 2006.
There is so much to tell about this beautiful, intelligent, clear thinking, strong, and open-minded woman, but most significantly is how we, her children, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren respected, loved, and cared for her, exactly as she did, us.
Shirley is survived by her son, Neil Baker and his wife, Gail Stickland; her son, Michael Baker and his wife, Deena Baker; her daughter, Joanne Baker, grandchildren Chris and Maisy Baker, Allison Baker Cohen, Samuel Baker and his fiancée, Katie Leighton, Gabe and Lindsey Grossman; and two beloved great-grandchildren, Dylan and Marley Cohen.
Services will be held at Temple Beth Elohim,10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery, Centre St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at her residence until 8:00 pm, and on Thursday 2-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Martin Solomon Fellowship Program, Brigham & Women’s Hospital Development Office,116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116 or JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School, 57 Stanley Ave., Watertown, MA 02472.
Charles Silk, age 89, of Chestnut Hill passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the VA Hospital in the early morning of Sunday, October 7. Charles was born in Boston to the late Simon and Kate Silk (Bargar). He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Carole (Berman) of 61 years, and his children Ellen of Sharon, Marc of Medfield and Kenneth of Brookline, and was predeceased by his oldest son, Stephen, and his sister, Roslyn Altman. He also leaves behind daughters-in-law Melissa Goodwin Silk, Abigail Gardiner Silk, and Sandi Wolchansky Silk. He was beloved by his six grandchildren Atlee, Kaitlyn, Camilla, Samuel, and Vera Silk, and Michael Broder. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Brenda Berman Leffer, and brothers-in law, Buddy Gross and Richard Leffer, as well as many cherished nieces and nephews.
Charles attended Boston English High School and Boston College before graduating from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and an MBA. He graduated from the Officer Candidate School at the Naval Station Newport, RI and was a Navy Lieutenant in the Korean War. He was a CPA and the co-founder of Business Computer Services and C. Silk and Sons Financial Advisors. He was loyal, hard working, supportive, caring and incredibly devoted to his family.
The funeral will be held at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood, at 11 am on Wednesday, October 10 followed by memorial observance at his son Kenneth’s home. Shiva will continue on Thursday, October 11 at his daughter’s home from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm and 7:00 pm-9:00 pm and his son Marc’s home Friday from 2:00 pm-5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles’ name to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 72 River Park Street, Needham 02494 or the Alzheimer’s Association for Dementia Research, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham 02452.
Sadie (Adelman) Stepner, age 104, of Millis, MA, formerly of Natick and Framingham, passed away October 8, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Meyer and Rachel Adelman and was married to Neil Stepner, who predeceased her. She was one of the first families to establish Temple Israel, Natick, and was an active member for over 60 years. In addition to raising her family she will be remembered as a renowned cake decorator and baker who composed a cookbook for her family. She also made cakes for Temple Israel and taught baking at Keefe Technical School to at-risk students. An avid world traveler, she loved London and never lost her interest for adventure. She loved shopping and dining out. Interested in world and current events, she enjoyed reading good books, was a supporter of women in politics, and was a kind, loving friend to many. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones and friends, all whom she touched in so many ways during her long life. She is survived by her son, Donald L. Stepner, Union, KY; her daughters, Laraine Stepner, Framingham, MA; Enid Stepner, Millis, MA; her brother, Harold Adelman, Freehold, NJ; grandchildren, David Stepner and Jeffrey Stepner of Kentucky; and five great-grandchildren, all of Kentucky. Four siblings predeceased her. Services at Temple Israel, Natick, Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 10:30 am, followed by interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA. Donations may be made to Temple Israel of Natick, c/o The Sadie Stepner 100 Fund, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760 or to a charity of your choice.
Lawrence Robert Chester, 84, formerly of Newton, and Brookline, MA died peacefully on Oct. 6, 2018. He was the son of the late Edward and Selma Chester. Loving father of Harold Chester. Brother of Alice Schwartz, uncle of Jeffrey Schwartz, and the late Eric Schwartz, and great uncle of seven great nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Chevra Kadusha Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, MA on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at 1 pm.
SILIN, Rae Elizabeth (Cohen) Of Canton, MA, formerly of Newton MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 5, 2018. She was 93 years old. She was the beloved wife of the late Jordan Silin. Rae was born to the late Barnett and Tina (Shapiro) Cohen. Rae was a graduate of the Beth Israel nursing school. She was the loving mother of Mark Silin of Newton, MA, Dale Silin of NYC, and Wendy McAvoy and her late husband Charles of Natick, MA. She was the proud grandmother of Danielle McAvoy LaMarca and her husband Jim, Nicholas McAvoy and Ryan McAvoy. Sister of Cookie Stark and her late husband Ken, the late Helen Peters, and the late Ruthie Gordon and her husband Alec. She was the sister in-law to Morton and Irene Silin of Falmouth, ME. Funeral service will be at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Boylston Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy McAvoy immediately following the interment until 9:00 PM. Memorial observance will continue Thursday at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton from 12:00 noon-3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or online at www.alz.org.
Kenneth Mulcahy, 80, of Baldwin, NY, passed away on September 27, 2018 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Louise (Wenzel) Mulcahy; daughters, Catherine Wells (Matt) and Paticia Mulcahy; grandsons, Logan and Colin Wells; and siblings, Gerard Mulcahy, Billy Mulcahy, Diane Raphael, and Michael Mulcahy.
Edward I. Bluestein, of Foxboro, passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Rosalyn. Adored father of Marc Bluestein of Brockton, Ivie Cremer and her husband Marc of N. Easton, Scott Bluestein of Sharon, and Allyson Litner and her husband Steven of Sharon. Cherished grandfather of Morgan Cremer, Ryan Litner, Brett Litner, and Drew Litner. Edward is preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter Haley Cremer, formerly of Sharon. Revered brother of Bernice Bluestein of Newton.
Ed was raised in Dorchester and served in the US Army. He worked for over 50 years as a District Sales Manager for several leading companies in the automotive and specialty heavy duty truck suspension industry. He was a gifted athlete, having played baseball in the Cleveland Indians organization, followed by years of legendary success on the softball fields. Ed was a passionate sports fan, enjoyed a good meal, but above all else he loved spending time with his family.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 12 noon, at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon. Memorial observance following the burial at 8 Bramble Lane, Sharon, on Wednesday from 2-5 pm & 7-9 pm and Thursday from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. Donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the Haley Cremer Foundation, 14 Talcott Rd., North Easton, MA 02356.
Ruth Gordon Loventhal, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Newton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 26, 2018. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Ira “Sonny” Gordon and Daniel Loventhal. Longtime companion of Joseph Bergman. Devoted mother of Rick Gordon and his wife Amy, Cindy Kaplan and her husband Mark, Debra Bendetson, and Lynda Gordon and her husband Fred Gordon. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Shirley Venner, Florence Friedland, and the late Bernie Berk.
From the moment you met Ruth she became a lifelong friend. She was extremely grateful for the life she had and lived every day to its fullest. Her compassion, energy, and positive attitude will be missed by many.
Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at Hampton Place, 77 Florence St., Newton until 8:00 pm, continuing at the home of Cindy and Mark Kaplan, Saturday evening 6-9 pm, and Sunday 12-4 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to support the Structural Heart Disease and Education Fund at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with in memory of Ruth G. Loventhal in the memo line and sent to: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02116.
On Tuesday September 25th, 2018, Sam Oksman, husband, brother, father, uncle, papa, passed away peacefully with family by his side at the age of 70. Sam grew up in the Boston area along with his sister Nellie Chayoun and late brother Henry Oksman. He felt great happiness in raising his 3 children, Heather Stiles, Michelle Oksman and David Oksman in Randolph and was proud and supportive of all their passions. In 2000, he married Nancy Oksman, who brought joy to his life along with their beloved pets. A lifelong Red Sox fan, Sam lived to see 3 World Series Championships and was an avid collector of cards. He loved a good meal (especially Chinese food) but not as much as he loved his grandkids of which he had 9: Brayden, Alex, Makenna, Mattie, Spencer, Zenlea, Bella Rose, Lincoln and the late Matthew. Graveside services at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, on Friday, September 28th at 2pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of David Oksman following the service and on Sunday September 30th from 11am-6pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital or the American Diabetes Association.
Rodney S. Cohen, 69, of Natick, on September 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Sharon P. (Leibowitz) Cohen. Devoted father of Danielle, Cindy, Kenneth, Nicole, and Emma. Cherished grandfather of Marley, Makhi, Naya, Sadie, Scarlett, Pearl, and Carter. Dear brother of Laurence Cohen and Dennis Cohen. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 774 Baker St., West Roxbury, Friday, September 28, 2018 at 10:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be held at his late residence until 6:00 pm continuing on Saturday from 7-9 pm and Sunday 1-3 & 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Elohim, c/o Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.
Harvey Cholfin-age 97, of Atlanta, died September 17, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Ida Cholfin, and brothers Izzy and Joe Cholfin. He is survived by his sons, Bill (Linda) Pinto and Ed Cholfin; daughters, Marilyn Needleman, Ellen Cholfin (preceded in death) (Nissim) Elbaz, grandchildren, Marcie (Steve) Ostiguy, Stacey Flores (Joel Higgins), Eric (D’Anna) Miller, Bill Jr. (Jennifer) Pinto, Tanya Adams, Anita (Troy) Aubrey, Nicole (Jonathan) Maxwell, Scott (Robin) Needleman, Traci (Mike) Paul, Gilad (Elyssa) Elbaz, Eytan (Sherry) Elbaz, Noam (Yael) Elbaz; great-grandchildren, Luke (Kubra), Sarah (Nick), Jonathan, Keegan, Grace, Abigail, Peyton, Kiernan, Eli, Phoebe, Rebecca, Erika, Brittni, Benjamin, Daniel, Liana, Everly, Akina, Hana, Yona, Sofia, Steve Jr. (Crysta), Alyssa, Drake (Kim); and great-great-grandchild, Miloh. Harvey served in the US Army during World War II and the Korean War as an airplane mechanic. He was well spoken, an excellent writer and story teller, and a voracious reader. He loved telling jokes, dancing, and building model airplanes. He made friends very easily and conversed or wrote notes with many friends over the years. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Weinstein Hospice, 3160 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, GA.
Marla (Caplan) Winer, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Natick, on September 18, 2018. Beloved wife of Michael Winer. Devoted mother of Deborah Feldman and her husband Michael. Cherished grandmother of Andrew, Mitchell, and Chip. Loving sister of Lynna Lerman and her husband Arthur and Ronald Caplan and his wife Ellen. Dear sister-in-law of Jeffrey Winer and his wife Ellen and aunt of Allyson Sullivan, Elyse Pine, Matthew Caplan, and Sarah Caplan. Services at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 2:00 PM. Following interment at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah and Michael Feldman. Condolence calls may also be made at the Feldman home Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm and 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marla’s memory may be made to Hadassah, 1320 Centre St., #205, Newton, MA 02459.
Jordan Silin of Canton, MA, formerly of Newton, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2018. He was 94 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Rae (Cohen). Jordan was born to the late Louis & Fannie (Freedman) Silin. Jordan was a graduate of the Peddie School in NJ and the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the Army in 1942 and served in WWII for 3 ½ years prior to his honorable discharge in 1946. After the war Jordan joined the family business, Silin Manufacturing, as a salesman, eventually becoming the president. Jordan loved sports and spending time with his family, including playing squash and tennis, swimming, and working out at the YMCA and family ski trips to Vermont.
Jordan was the loving father of Mark Silin of Newton, MA, Dale Silin of NYC, and Wendy McAvoy and her late husband Charles McAvoy of Natick, MA. He was the proud grandfather of Danielle McAvoy LaMarca and her husband Jim, Nicholas McAvoy and Ryan McAvoy. Brother of Morton Silin and his wife Irene. Brother-in-law of Cookie Stark and her late husband Ken, the late Helen Peters and her husband Ben, and the late Ruthie Gordon and her husband Alec.
Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Boylston Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.
Memorial observance at the home of Wendy McAvoy on Thursday from 5-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm, Friday 12 noon-6 pm, and on Sunday at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, from 12 noon-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 – https://donate.splcenter.org
Naomi Kaplan, 96, died peacefully on September 17, in Weymouth, MA. Naomi was the oldest child of Morris and Anna Kaplan of Cambridge, MA. She was predeceased by her brother Gilbert Alfred Kaplan, of Jamaica Plain and Delray Florida, and is survived by her youngest brother, Sumner Herbert Kaplan of Brookline, MA, Coconut Creek, FL, and Chicago, IL. Naomi graduated from Boston University with a master’s degree in education.
Although Naomi did not have children of her own, she was like another loving mother to her family, including her nephew Robert Kaplan, niece Betsy Kaplan Parker and late niece Miriam Kaplan, her cousins, including Mimi Parvey, Jon Wolk, Andrew Kline, Michelle Wheeler, Mathew Bernstein, Nick Wolk and the late William Kline, and grand-nephews Christopher Parker, Ryan Parker, and Zachary Parker. Her devotion to her family was a defining feature of her life, as she inspired all to live up to their potential. She is also fondly remembered by innumerable Newton High School students, where she retired after serving for many years as a Guidance Counselor. Naomi was passionate about her family and her friends. Naomi was also passionate about her hobbies, including travel, music, gardening, and her Boston Red Sox.
Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Friday, September 21, 2018 at 10:45 am. Following services, memorial reception will be held at the home of William and Mimi Parvey. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish National Fund, 77 Franklin St., #514l, Boston, MA 02110, or the National Audubon Society, 225 Varick St., New York, NY 10014.
Andrew (Andy) was born in Brookline which is where his parents Bette Ann and Robert grew up. Andy was the middle of three children with a younger sister Susan and an older brother Gary. The family lived on Winston Road in Newton where the neighborhood was full of similarly aged boys. Andy spent lots of time outdoors running around or playing basketball in the driveway with the neighborhood boys or with his dad and brother. Andy continued to play basketball into adulthood which he enjoyed, but he was no threat to any of the Celtics.
Andy attended the three very nearby schools, Oak Hill Elementary, Meadowbrook Junior High School and Newton South High School back in the days when as a kindergartener you could walk to school. Andy was an okay student but very early on he was introduced to photography which would become one of his life’s passions. The local schools had darkroom facilities and a and talented photographer, Mr. Aruda, who shared his knowledge of photography with Andy.
In the summers, from age 8 to 15, Andy went to Camp Cedar in Casco Maine. Andy loved Camp Cedar. Many of Andy’s closest friends were made from his years at camp (Michael, Stuart and David). While much of camp life revolved around competitive sports, photography was also offered, and Andy spent a great deal of time shooting photos and working in the camp darkroom. The camp also offered the opportunity to take extended backpacking and canoe trips and through those trips, which he often took with his brother, Andy learned he loved exploring and being out in nature.
Andy started skiing at a young age and the family joined a local group called the Ski Doodlers. This allowed Andy to ski most winter weekends in New Hampshire. For many years the group skied at Cannon and Mittersill ski areas as well as Loon Mountain. Andy loved skiing and it became another of his lifelong passions. He continued to take ski trips around the world nearly every year and made many new friends on these trips.
Andy also really enjoyed cars and he purchased an MGB convertible which he modified and drove for many years despite its lack of practicality and reliability. On weekends Andy would take the car to local autocross events where he enjoyed competing.
With the goal of pursuing photography Andy attended the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), graduating in 1984 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Andy spent his college summers as a counselor at Camp Cedar where he shared his love of camping with hundreds of campers over the years. While a counselor Andy was often a Color War captain and took great joy in helping the kids do their best in the 5 days of competition at summer’s end. During this time Andy volunteered to be a Big Brother to a young boy whom he mentored.
While Andy learned a lot about photography during his time at RISD the question soon arose about what to do for work now that he had his BFA. Andy considered many things including camping, but in the end, he started his own business called Coffee Pond Photography which was named after the lake where Camp Cedar was located. The business was operated out of the basement of his parents’ house in Newton. Initially, the business focused on camp photography. Over the years the business grew, and Andy moved the business out of the basement to his first office located in West Newton. Andy soon partnered with Marc Stiller, a Camp Cedar friend, and together the two of them expanded and grew the business. Andy enjoyed running his business. His staff were his friends with many working at the business for more than 20 years. After his brief retirement, Andy’s dad Bob joined the business as a sales person and the two loved working closely together until Bob died of cancer in 2015.
With his business now out of the basement Andy took an apartment in Waban. He soon started dating Betsy Cohen from nearby Wellesley. Near the start of their relationship Andy sustained a knee injury and had to have reconstructive surgery. This proved to be a difficult time for Andy, but Betsy supported him and soon it was clear to Andy that Betsy was a keeper. In May of 1993 Betsy and Andy were married. Since Betsy was Sheila and Herb’s only daughter they insisted on a large formal wedding which took place at the Harvard Club in Boston.
After getting married Andy and Betsy purchased a home near where Betsy grew up in Wellesley. They soon were welcoming their first child, Kess to the family in 1996. A second child, Jackson was born two years later. Andy adored being a father to Kess and Jackson. He loved doing whatever the kids enjoyed doing, always attending games and performances and supporting their interests. Andy also shared with them the things he enjoyed such as skiing, photography, the outdoors, cars, the arts, and travel.
Andy was also an uncle and spent time and shared his interests with his many nieces and nephews including Emma and Caleb Kessler; Ben Sankel; Douglas, Julia and Caroline Cohen. All have fond memories of “Uncle Andy.”
Around 2002, Andy learned that his friends Jeff and Karen Packman’s daughter Hanna had cancer. Jeff and Karen had a team in the 2003 Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) bike ride which raises money to support the Dana-Farber Cancer Center. Up to this point Andy had not been a cyclist but committed himself to train so he could complete the nearly 200-mile ride. Not only did he commit to train he also committed to raise as much money as he could for the PMC and each year he raised enough to be part of the “Heavy Hitters” group. Soon cycling became a passion of Andy’s. He rode nearly every day and made many new friends through the sport. He continued to ride the PMC for fourteen years only missing it in 2018. He also enjoyed occasional cycling competition and competed along with his friends at the Green Mountain Stage Race in Vermont.
In 2014 Andy was diagnosed with cancer of the larynx. Andy became a patient at Dana-Farber, the hospital whose work he had supported for the years he rode in the PMC. Andy went through radiation, but it did not kill the cancer. His best option was surgery and in 2015 he had a laryngectomy which removed his voice box. Andy had always been an outgoing and gregarious person and this major surgery would take away his regular voice. Many people would have withdrawn after this life changing surgery, but Andy bounced back quickly and was soon doing all the things he loved in life from hanging out with friends, traveling with his family, cycling in the PMC and to going on ski trips to British Columbia and Italy. Andy did not miss a beat.
After two and half years of being cancer free Andy was told that his cancer had returned. In early 2018 Andy began treatment, knowing the odds were not in his favor. He endured both aggressive chemo therapy and radiation. Neither was successful at eradicating the cancer. Andy also tried immunotherapy but that too was unsuccessful. At this point, Andy was out of options for further treatment. While Andy often thanked his medical team at Dana-Farber while alive he wanted to offer a final thank you to everyone who treated him so well and kindly during his time at the hospital.
One thing that gave Andy his strength was the support of his family and many friends. During his most recent round of treatment Andy staged a pop-up photography show in Wellesley with proceeds from the sales of the photographs going to Dana-Farber. Andy was overjoyed with the hundreds of friends and family members who attended the opening of the show.
Despite death coming 20+ years too soon, Andy accepted his fate with the courage and grace in which he lived his life. His one regret is that he was leaving his beloved wife and dedicated caregiver Betsy and their children Kess and Jackson far too soon. He was so looking forward to spending many years laughing, traveling and growing old with Betsy and watching his children graduate college and have families of their own.
In the end, Andy had a great life, made up of so many friends and a close family. When Andy’s doctors told him to get after his bucket list, he told them it wasn’t necessary, he had lived his bucket list. There will be a celebration of Andy’s life on Sunday, September 16th at 4:30 at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley with a reception immediately following at the temple. A memorial observance will be held at his residence on Monday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm and Tuesday from 1-3pm. If you cannot attend, please take a moment and look up, it’s what Andy always took the time to do. We hope you will remember Andy in your own way. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in honor of Andy to The Pan-Mass Challenge, the Brookline Community Foundation or WBUR.
Joseph G. Sneider, of Chestnut Hill, on Sept.13, 2018. Beloved husband of Cynthia (Ginsberg) Sneider for 67 years. Devoted father of Cary Sneider and his late wife Mindy, Amy Sneider and her husband Steven Mandel. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey and Jonathan Sneider, Jordan and Lauren Sneider. Dear brother of Sylvia Kornetsky and the late Ruth Wiener, Bessie Green, Harry, Barney, and William Sneider. Graveside service at The Hand and Hand Cemetery, 2659 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 12;00 noon. Following services family and friends are invited to The Towers at Chestnut Hill, 250 Hammond Pond Parkway (South Bldg.) until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of The Good Shepherd, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459 or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W Evergreen Ave., Chicago, IL 60642.
of Sandwich, MA, passed away on September 13, 2018. Funeral service at the MA National Cemetery, Bourne, MA on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:30 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at Marilyn’s home, 2 Fox Trot Run, Sandwich, MA until 10 pm, continuing Tuesday 11-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to One Clip at a Time, or Birthright Israel.
Gruber, Martin “Murt” N., of Canton, MA, formerly of Hull and Randolph, passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 8, 2018. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Katz) Gruber of Canton, MA. Loving father of Linda Gruber and Jeffrey Gruber. Devoted grandfather of Allison Polin and husband Kyle Polin, Heidi Gruber, and Jared Gruber. Son of the late Ida (Kaitz) and Herman Gruber. He is survived by his two sisters, Ruth Geisler and Frances Pearlman, and the late Mary Gruber. Martin was a pharmacist for 60 years. He was past President of BARD (Boston Association of Retail Druggists); Past President of Temple Israel of Nantasket. He enjoyed spending time with his family and tending to his beautiful gardens. Funeral services will be held at B’nai Tikvah of the South Shore, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA, on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 12:45 pm. Burial will follow at Baker Street Cemetery, 776 Baker St.,West Roxbury, MA. Following interment the family will be at Brightview of Canton until 7:00 pm. Memorial observance will continue at Brightview Canton, 125 Turnpike St., Canton, Thursday 12-3 & 5-8 pm, and Friday 12-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martin’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131, Orchard Cove, or B’nai Tikvah of the South Shore, 1301 Washington St., Canton, MA 02021.
Kunitz, Joan (Molner), of Newton, MA, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away at home surrounded by family on September 7, 2018. Beloved wife of Daniel P. Kunitz for 63 years. Devoted mother of Robin Cohen and her husband Eitan, Laurel Simkovich and her husband Marvin, and David Kunitz and his wife JoAnn. Dear grandmother of Amir Cohen, Naomi Bengigi, Yair Cohen, Aaron Simkovich, Shoshana Simkovich, Elisha Simkovich, Yaakov Simkovich, and Suzy Kunitz. She leaves 11 wonderful great-grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Stanley Molner. She leaves behind loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Joan was a committed social worker and political activist for over 50 years. Graveside service on Sunday, September 9, 2018. Shiva will be at the Kunitz residence, beginning Sunday, September 9, 2018 at 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Foundation for Racial, Ethnic, and Religious Harmony, 492 Waltham St., West Newton, MA 02465.
DLOTT, Theodore “Ted” Of Framingham, passed away peacefully, at the age of 86, on Sept. 7, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Levine) for 51 years, who died in 2005. A graduate of Lancaster Academy in 1949 and Northeastern University 1954. Ted was hard driven and self employed for almost his entire life. He was a social member of the Framingham Country Club, where he loved to play Gin. He is survived by his daughter Brenda and husband James Moran, daughter Caryn Dlott and husband John Lopas, and son Robert Dlott. Also survived by grandchildren Julie and Shae Moran, R. Ted and Addison Dlott and Samuel Dlott. Private graveside service. Donations, in his memory, may be made to Autism Alliance of Metrowest, 1881 Worcester Rd., #100A, Framingham, MA 01701.
Madoff, Harvey, of Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on September 4, 2018. Beloved husband of Lois (Goldstein) Madoff. Devoted father of Steven, David and Donna Madoff. Proud grandfather of Justin Madoff, Drew Madoff, and Brandon Elder. Loving brother of the late Irwin Madoff. Services were private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harvey’s memory may be made to Trustbridge Hospice, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL, 33407, or Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge, 8 Tremont St., Cambridge, MA 02139.
Neil Gordon-Of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Stoughton, on September 4, 2018.Survived by the love of his life, Sharon Needle. Devoted father of Alysa Yale and her husband Andrew, and Arian Gordon. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Alexa and Devin. Devoted uncle of Norman and Laura Park. Dear brother of the late Bernice Park. Services at Sharon Memorial Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the Knollsbrook Clubhouse, 70 Erin Rd., Stoughton until 4:00 pm Friday, and at the home of Arian Gordon Saturday 8-10pm and Sunday 12-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02282-9168
Marsha Cohen (nee Masters), age 86, of Falmouth, MA, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. She was born to the late Meyer and Sara Zeigameister on November 1, 1931. And she was a devoted wife to her late husband Phillip Cohen. Marsha was born in Sarny, Poland, and was a Holocaust survivor — immigrating to the United States as a young girl. She was a talented seamstress, and she loved to knit and crochet beautiful sweaters and blankets for her family. Marsha and her late husband retired in their lovely home on Cape Cod, and she spent her final days surrounded by family. Marsha is survived by her brother, Boris Meister, four children, Stuart Cohen, Mark Noah Cohen, Gary Cohen, and Sherri Cohen Ross, 7 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. Marsha requested for an intimate burial. Funeral services will be held at Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Friends and family are invited to pay respects at the home of Gary and Hayley Cohen following services between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Cape Cod, 255 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA 02601.
Florence (Harpel) Kahn, of Canton, formerly of Sharon, on August 29, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Sidney H. Kahn. Devoted mother of Earle Kahn and Michael Kahn and his wife Sharon. Cherished grandmother of Sara Goggin and her husband Dave and Ricky Kahn. Loving great-grandmother of Emma and Abby. Dear sister of the late Aaron Harpel, Anne Schneider, Ruthie Paige, and Marty Harpel. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at administration building), Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA, Thursday 3-5 pm, continuing at the home of Michael and Sharon Kahn, Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 11-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Amyloidosis Research Fund, c/o Boston Medical Center, Office of Development, 801 Massachusetts Ave., 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02118-2393.
George J. Cort of West Palm Beach, Florida died peacefully on August 26, 2018. He was 82. George was born and raised in Boston, and it was the piano at a local YMHA that was the start of his illustrious career in the music industry. His performances included playing at the White House for Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, and a special appearance for Ronald Reagan at the Kennedy Center. He spent years as the Music Director at the Hay Adams Hotel in Washington, DC, at the Rainbow Room at Rockefller Center and the Waldorf Astoria in New York. George’s genuine outgoing personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met. His passion for music was matched only by his passion for family. He was the dear son of the late Samuel Jacob Cort and Dorothy (Gordon) Cort. Dear uncle of Lorna Cort Macleod and her husband David L. Macleod, Ronald Cort, Clifford Cort and his wife Carey, Jack Cort and his wife Jeanine, and Glenn Cort and his wife Brooke. Great uncle of Shaina and Leah, Jason and Amanda, Vail and Caroline, Matthew and Cameron, Katelyn, John and Michael. Dear great-great uncle of Elsa and Max. Loving brother of William Cort, and the late Selma Romanow and Arthur Cort. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 12 noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Jack and Jeanine Cort until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to the New England Conservatory of Music, 290 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.
Marvin P. Dobrow, LSW, of Natick, on August 27, 2018. Beloved husband of Mindy C. (Lightman) Dobrow. Father of Lisa Braunstein Cohen and her husband David and their children Rachel, Joey, and Jordi; Andrew Braunstein, and Michael Braunstein. Brother of the late Estelle Schles. Also survived by his faithful companions, Adam, Oliver, Lincoln, Elliott, Abala, and Winston. Services at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 10:00 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at the home of Mindy Dobrow until 6 pm and on Thursday 2-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Dr. Ralph S. Levitt, 86, of Sarasota FL, died Friday, August 24, 2018 at Care Dimensions Hospice House. He was the widower of the late Betty Levitt. Born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Arthur Levitt and Dorothy (Millen) Levitt Ratner, he lived in Florida since 2001. and was a member of Temple Beth Sholom, Sarasota. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia (Ratner) Brown of San Antonio, TX, his two children, Alisa Billings of Ashland MA and David Levitt of Greenfield MA, and 8 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Monday, August 27, 2018 at 2 pm at the Hebrew Cemetery, Newburyport MA. Shiva will be observed at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Billings, 16 Lantern Way, Ashland MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237.
Lawrence Chanzit, of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on August 23, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Estelle Rose Chanzit. Devoted father of Conrad Chanzit and his wife Lisa, Martin Chanzit and his wife Bonnie, and Claudia Raffman and her husband Mark. Proud grandfather of Warren, Ben, Scott, Samantha, David, and Alison. Brother of the late Jerome Chanzit, and the late Selma Robbins. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 10 am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland, MA, memorial observance will be at the home of Conrad and Lisa Chanzit until 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, or the charity of your choice.
David S. Freedman, of Framingham, on August 23, 2018. Beloved husband of Florence (Adler) Freedman. Devoted father of Marci S. Jakutis and her late husband John A. Jakutis. Loving grandfather of Michael A. Jakutis and Jennifer S. Jakutis. Dear brother of the late Carl Frydman, Helen Weisbaum, and Sally Rotman. Brother-in-law of Esther Levi and her late husband Ralph. Graveside service at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave., Natick, Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday, 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late manager for John Hancock Insurance Co. for over 30 years.
Actress and philanthropist, Vivian Marlowe Shoolman, 86, of Brookline, MA passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018. Born December 10,1931 in Holyoke, MA. Dearly loved wife of the late Theodore Shoolman.
A graduate of Emerson College, Vivian worked as a professional actress in theatre, television and film. Her credits include performing with Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Jimmy Durante as a Copacabana girl in New York. Vivian was a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors’ Equity and A.F.T.R.A.
A life-long supporter of the performing arts, Vivian served as President and long-standing Member of the Board of Trustees for the Boston Children’s Theater. In 2009, “The Vivian Marlowe Shoolman Award” was created in Vivian’s honor for her outstanding support of children and the arts. A passionate alumna of Emerson College, in 2007, the ” Vivian Marlowe Shoolman Performing Arts Award” was established at Emerson college to recognize an outstanding student of the performing arts.
Vivian will be remembered for her compassion, kindness and generous heart. She was the extraordinary mother to Tracy Shoolman, Wendy and Bill Coke, and Diana Shoolman, and an amazing grandmother to Trevor and Pierce Keegan, the late Marina Keegan, Hamilton and Barrett Coke. She will be profoundly missed by all who loved her. Services were private.
Donations in her honor may be made to: “Emerson College for the benefit of The Vivian Marlowe Shoolman Performing Arts Award”, Emerson College 120 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116. 617-824-8535
Charlotte “Betty” Farber Bloomberg, age 100, of Brookline, Palm Beach, and Nantucket, died on August 18, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Goodwin A. Bloomberg. Devoted mother of Marjie Kargman and her husband Robert; Michael Bloomberg and his wife Ellen Shapiro; and the late Caren “Candy” Bloomberg. Cherished grandmother of Harry Kargman and his wife Jill; Lena Doten and her husband Michael; Bess Kargman and her husband Matthew Orlando; Sophie Kargman; Lindsey Bloomberg and her fiancée Brian Marks; and Matthew Bloomberg. Loving great-grandmother of Sadie, Ivy, Fletcher, Lucy, Theodore, and Ava. Sister of the late Dorothy, Leonard, and Marvin Farber. Graveside services at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be directly after the service at the residence of Michael Bloomberg and Ellen Shapiro until 9 pm.
Goodman, E. Stephen, of Natick, MA, on August 17, 2018. Beloved husband for 56 years of Carolyn (Labins) Goodman. Devoted father of Jeffrey Goodman, Alissa Talamo, and Alan Goodman. Proud grandfather of Jessica, Benjamin, Ethan, and Joshua Goodman, and Ilana Talamo. Stephen graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor’s of Science in 1955. He served in the Army from 1956-1958 as a pilot and instrument flight instructor. Funeral service at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA, on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Shiva will be at the Goodman residence. In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen’s memory may be made to Adopt a Family, c/o Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760, or American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Greenleaf, Carole (Seiler), of Newton and Wayland, MA, on August 15, 2018. Beloved wife of Sidney J. Greenleaf. Devoted mother of Robin Greenleaf and her husband Joel Goodmonson, Jonathan Greenleaf and his wife Lisa, and Steven Greenleaf and his wife Jill. Proud bubby of Julia, Madison, Zachary, Caroline, and Daniel. Loving sister of Joyce Wernik. Service at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Immediately following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Robin and Joel until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carole’s memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215.
Ya’acov (Jacob) Shorr, of Hingham, formerly of Lexington, died peacefully at home surrounded by his children on August 12, 2018. He was 88 years old.
Born in Jerusalem on January 13, 1930, Ya’acov was the youngest of six children. He was married for 63 years to the late Yehudit Ruth (Scharf) Shorr, and was the devoted father of Eran Shorr and his wife Esther Shorr, Maya Shorr Katz and her husband Ronald Katz, and Yoav Shorr and his wife Anne Schwartz. He was the cherished grandfather of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Ya’acov served valiantly and was wounded in Israel’s Independence War in 1947. He graduated from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, where he studied chemistry, and eventually specialized in and did pioneering work in membrane technology and industrial wastewater treatment. Ya’acov immigrated with Yehudit and their three children to the Boston area in 1967 shortly after the Six Day War, where they settled in Lexington for the next 40 years. During this time, Ya’acov founded and built Memtek Corporation, continuing his work in his field.
Ya’acov and Yehudit spent the last ten years at Linden Ponds Retirement Community in Hingham. An avid photographer, he exhibited his works a number of times. He also hosted a
weekly community television program on recent scientific developments.
Graveside services at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 12:00 noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Yoav Shorr and Anne Schwartz, 11 Hunt St., Reading, MA, until 4 pm and 6:30-9 pm with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm continuing on Thursday 12-2 pm and 6-9 pm with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm. Additional memorial observance will be held at the home of Eran and Esther Shorr, 90 Charles Circle, Stoughton, MA, on Sunday and Monday 12-2 pm and 6-9 pm with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing
GERTNER, Joseph Michael, 76, died at home on August 10 in Boston, MA. Joe was the son of Levi and Elisheva Gertner. He was raised in London, England, attending Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge University and Middlesex Hospital Medical School. He specialized in Pediatric Endocrinology, completing an exchange program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia before moving to the United States permanently in 1977. Joe lived for many years in Guilford, CT, working at Yale-New Haven Hospital. After several years as a professor at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, Joe chose a different career path, becoming Chief Medical Officer at pharmaceutical companies in Boston and New Jersey. He and his wife moved to the Back Bay, Boston after his retirement in 2013.
Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy, and his three children: Abigail Gertner of Arlington, MA, Matthew Gertner of Prague, Czech Republic, and Ben Gertner of Los Angeles, CA, as well as his son-in-law, Christopher Lee, and two daughters-in-law, Lucie Gertner and Maria Isabel Martinez-Gertner. He was also the loving and beloved grandfather of Alan, Isaac, Hannah, Juliana and Elizabeth. Joe is also survived by his sister, Rayah Feldman, of London, England, and many nieces and nephews.
Joe was a life-long learner, taking and teaching courses at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement. He was active in the community, serving as Trustee of the Vendome Condominium and as Director on the Board of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay. He combined impressive erudition and a love of knowledge with a kind and generous disposition that drew people to him. He loved reading, science, photography, languages and many other pursuits, and was never happier than when sitting outside listening to and watching the birds.
George J. Rodman, of New Seabury (Mashpee) and West Bridgewater, formerly of Sharon and Newton, died at home in the arms of his loving wife Beth on August 10, 2018. He was 71 years old.
Born in Newton on January 14, 1947, George was the only child of the late Mary (Schlossberg) and A. Harvey Rodman. He was raised and educated in Newton, graduating from Newton South High School in 1964. George went on to study at the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sanitary Science in Kenmore Square, Boston, where he earned his degree in Mortuary Science. He then earned his license as a Funeral Director and Embalmer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
George began his career in funeral directing at his family’s funeral home, Schlossberg Memorial Chapel in Mattapan, which was founded by his grandfather. He continued on with them when the funeral home relocated to Canton. He moved to Sharon in 1978, where he raised his sons along with their mother Roberta. In 1992, George (from the Schlossberg family) and his partner David Brezniak (from the Levine family) founded Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors and built a reputation of compassionate care for bereaved families over the past 26 years. They also went on to acquire the Levine-Briss Funeral Home and were proud to remain as an independent family owned funeral home.
Past president and membership chairman of The Jewish Community Center of Stoughton, George was a member of Temple Israel in Sharon since 1978, co-chairman of the Maccabee Games, past chancellor of The Knights of Pythias, former board member of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and a member of the Massachusetts and National Funeral Directors Associations. He was also honored to be the first recipient of the Annual Lights and Spice Ball of the JCC in recognition of service to the Jewish Community. George was also proud to have served in the Army Reserves in a medical unit.
An avid marathon runner and cyclist, for over 10 years George raised thousands of dollars for The Jimmy Fund and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute as a cyclist in the Pan-Mass Challenge and as a runner in the Boston Marathon.
May his memory be for a blessing.
He was the beloved husband of Beth (Karas) Rodman of New Seabury (Mashpee) and West Bridgewater; father of Andrew Rodman and his wife Julie of Miami, FL and Michael Rodman and his wife Rebecca of Sharon; step-father of Matthew Lechter and his wife Brittany of Franklin; grandfather of Emily, Allie, Ava, Peri, and Marcus Rodman and Nolan Lechter; and son-in-law of Martin and Sandra Karas.
Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observances will be held at Temple Sinai and on Wednesday at the Rodman home in New Seabury from 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to the Dr. Thomas Abrams Research Fund for GI cancer, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute – The Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
Jacqueline DeJur Feinberg, 91, of Boston, Massachusetts passed away August 7, 2018 from natural causes. Born January 5, 1927 in New York, New York, Jacqueline was the daughter of Frances and Ralph DeJur. She is survived by her husband, Steven, and her three children, David, James and Mark, her brother in law, Allen Berkley, and his two children, John and Elizabeth. Jacqueline’s sister, Sandra DeJur Berkley, passed away August 1, 2002.
Originally raised in New York, New York, Jacqueline married Steven on September 5, 1954 and raised her family in Providence, Rhode Island. A graduate of Cornell University in 1948, Jacqueline had an insatiable desire for knowledge and continued her studies at the graduate school of business at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Several of her proudest accomplishments were excelling at classes taught by notable economists Paul Samuelson and Franco Modigliani.
Jacqueline was a strong supporter of numerous charities, an avid investor, collector of Asian antiques and voracious reader striving to always increase her knowledge and perspective. Her bright smile, charming personality and graciousness will be missed by all.
Services were held at Montefiore Cemetery (Queens, NY) on Thursday August 9, 2018.
Lester Goldberg-On August 5, 2018, beloved husband of Jane N. Goldberg (nee Cohen); devoted father of Sharon Goldberger and Dana Faria; loving brother of Lois (Stephen) Goldberg; dear son of the late Samuel and Rose Goldberg; cherished grandfather of Simcha, Malka, Elimelech, and Yoel Brodsky, Avrum Goldberger, and Keaton, Kaleb, and Kyler FariFuneral services will be held at Beth Shalom Congregation, Columbia, MD on Monday, August 6, at 2 pm. Interment Bnai Brith Cemetery, Worcester, MA. Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Beth Shalom Congregation, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044, or the charity of your choice.
In mourning at 9283 Lapwing Court, Columbia, MD 21045, beginning Wednesday.Graveside service at B’Nai Brith cemetery, 55 Saint John’s Rd., Worcester, MA on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 1 pm.
Bernard David Udell “Bernie”, 76, of Bedford, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family at his side on August 4, 2018. Born November 26, 1941 in Woonsocket, RI; devoted son of Samuel and Frances (Dunn) Udell; beloved husband for 51 years of Phyllis (Trusten) Udell; loving father of Scott and his wife Shirlei, Jeffrey and his wife Suzanne, and Adam and his wife Erica; and the most cherished grandpa of Ariel, Sylvie, Claire, Harry, and Jason Udell. Founder and former owner of Middlesex Overhead Doors of Burlington.
Funeral will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018 at 10:00 am at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington; burial at East Beit Olam Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland. Shiva will be at the Udell residence following the burial, with minyan at 7:45pm, and on Tuesday 3-5pm & 7-9pm with minyan at 7:45pm.
Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to Temple Emunah or to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St. 5th floor, Boston MA 02110.
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