Dr. Kenneth H. Falchuk, of Newton, peacefully passed away on May 3, 2018, surrounded – as he always was – by people he loved and who loved him. For fifty years, the beloved husband of Nancy (Kozinn). Devoted to his son Evan and his wife Felicia, his son Brad and his fiancé Gwyneth, and his daughter Aimee. Grandfather of Brenna, Colin, Lydia, Izzy and Brody. Loving brother of Dr. Myron Falchuk and Myra Friedlander. Doctor, teacher, scientist, businessman and one heck of a dancer. Kenneth was born in Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Maracay,Venuezuela. He attended Stuyvesant HS, Dartmouth college and Harvard Medical School. He was Chief Resident at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital (now Brigham and Women’s Hospital) and spent his entire forty year career there healing people from all over the world, eventually opening the Office for International Medicine. Kenneth was a tireless and brilliant researcher and was named a full Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. There he taught third-year medical students how to do what he did best – diagnose disease and heal the afflicted. Because all of that was apparently not enough, Kenneth also founded Best Doctors, Inc., which became the world’s leader in helping people make sure they get the right medical care, serving tens of millions of people all around the world. After retirement, Kenneth started oil painting and found he had a talent for it. His family will be surrounded by his artwork for generations to come.
Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 2 PM. Interment will follow at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Shiva will be at the Falchuk residence until 8 PM Sunday and will continue Monday through Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hadassah Northeast, 1320 Center St. #205, Newton Center, MA. 02459, c/o The Simulation Center for Hadassah Hospital.
Muriel J. (Greenblatt) Levison, of Chestnut Hill, passed away on April 29th, just one week shy of her 95th birthday. She was married to the “love of her life,” the late Malcolm B. Levison, for almost 50 years. Dear sister of the late Daniel Greenblatt. Much loved mother to Nancy and the late Eric Falkof and Lee and Barbara (Sherman) Levison. Adored, proud and special nana to Andy and Jenni Falkof, Beth and Matt Millstein, and Ben, Sam and Liza Levison. Loving great-grandmother to Mila and Estelle who brought her so much joy.
Burial will be private. Shiva observed Wednesday, May 2nd at 200 Estate Drive (formerly 197 Lagrange St), Chestnut Hill, 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00 with a minyan at 7:30.
Shiva in New York City at the residence of Lee and Barbara, 160 Riverside Drive, on Sunday, May 6th from 2:00-5:30. Donations to the charity of your choice.
Mickie Edwards Leff of Woburn, at age 88, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2018.
She was dearly loved by her late husband Inman Leff, by her children Jordan Leff (Leonie Shapiro), Sara Antonakos (Sotirios), Rene Gilbreath, Thea Yosowitz (Jeff), her sister-in-law Elaine Katz, her brother-in-law Mort Leff (Joe Ballard).
She is predeceased by her sisters Dodie Cohen and Marsha Berdit , her brothers-in-law Meyer Cohen, Jacob Leff, and Ernie Katz.
Cherished grandmother of Brandon (Tasha), Cory (Keenan), Tali (Alex), Channah, Lila, Kyle, Jacob, and Rachel.
She has touched the lives of many others, including Glenn Gilbreath and the late Donna Hall Leff, and so many extended family members and friends.
Mickie grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, the youngest of three sisters. She graduated from the University of Florida. She and Inman moved to Massachusetts in 1958 with two young children and became active members of Temple Emunah. They settled in Woburn where they raised their four children.
Along with raising their family, Mickie ran the family business with Inman, and was a vital member of Temple Emunah’s sisterhood and the local Hadassah chapter.
Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, April 30th at 11:45 AM.
Shiva to follow at the home of Jordan Leff, 11 Cortland Drive, Sharon, MA. An additional shiva will be held at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 from 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Seronick, Bernice (Miller), of Holbrook, MA, died peacefully on April 26, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Allan Seronick. Loving sister of the late Joseph Miller, and the late Laura Izen. Dear aunt of Sheila Izen, Felice Trabelsi, Paula, Matthew, and Larry Ellman, Phyllis Ben Abram, and Alvin Seronick, and sister-in-law Muriel Ellman. Bernice leaves behind her beloved dear friend, Jaye Mirza, and loving friends Max, Berta, Maria, and Colleen. Graveside services at Koretz Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 2 pm. Immediately following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Norton and Muriel Ellman. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472, or to the ARC of MA, 217 South St., Waltham, MA 02453.
Gerald “Jerry” Gartz, of Framingham, passed away on April 27, 2018 after a long illness. He was 71 years old. He was the beloved husband of Susan M. (Silver) Gartz for 50 years.
Born in Boston, the son of the late Nathan and Gertrude (Crystal) Gartz, Jerry was raised in Dorchester, graduated from English High School, and attended Suffolk University. A resident of Framingham since 1969, he was the owner of Jerry’s Catering and his canteen truck was well known. Jerry enjoyed golf, music, animals, vacationing, and trying his luck at the craps and poker tables.
In addition to his wife, Jerry is survived by his son Jamie and his wife Liz; daughter Melissa; his grandchildren, Jeremy, Ryan, and Matthew; his brother Bobby Gartz; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jerry’s memory may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Assoc., 912 Killian Hill Rd., S.W., Lilburn, GA, 30047.
of Arlington, on April 21, 2018. Beloved twin sons of Noah and Allie Hershey. Graveside services at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 10:00 am.
Beverly Ina (Melnick) Rosenberg , 89, died peacefully in Highland Beach, Florida on April 26, 2018. She was born in Boston on April 23, 1929, the first of two daughters to Samuel and Claire Melnick. Bev grew up in Dorchester and Mattapan, attended Jeremiah Burke High School, and graduated from Boston Teachers College in 1950. Always curious to know and help people, Bev earned Master degrees in Special Education/Learning Disabilities at Boston University and in Early Childhood Development at Wheelock College, and taught children in this field in the Brookline Schools from the mid- 1970’s through the early 1990’s. Bev sprinkled love and grace to everyone. She valued family very deeply and was a loving and devoted wife to Alvan, mother to Larry, Richard, Jeffrey, and Carol, sister to Marcia Rosen and her husband Walter, mother-in-law to Marga Biller and Bruce Leonard, grandmother to Tyler and Colby Leonard and Mia Rosenberg, aunt to Lee and Dina Rosenberg and to Adam and Lynn Rosen and their families, and a wonderful friend to many. Bev, colloquially endeared as Ina, created a welcoming home in Newton for 55 years, often inviting international students to holiday meals. Any new neighbor was greeted with her trademark nut-and-date bread. Bev and Alvan spent many winters in Poipu Beach, Kauii, and then moved full-time to Florida in 2016. Beverly touched many people with her kind, modest, elegant, open heart and beautiful smile. Beverly brought joy and serenity into our lives. We will miss her deeply. A funeral will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA followed by a shiva gathering at 33 Constitution Road, Lexington, MA. Donations, in Beverly’s name, may be made to Steppingstone Foundation, Boston, MA
Of Hingham, formerly of Lexington, at age 84, on April 24, 2018. Beloved wife for 68 years of Ya’acov Shorr, devoted mother of her children Eran Shorr and his wife Esther, Maya Shorr Katz and her husband Ronald Katz, and Yoav Shorr and his wife Anne Schwartz. Cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Nurit Bakaus and the late Esther Barnea. Born in Germany in 1933, immigrated as a baby to Israel. Served in the Israel Defense Force. Went on to obtain a BFA from the Bezalel School of Art in Jerusalem. Yehudit, her husband and their three children immigrated to the Boston area in 1967, shortly after the Six-Day War, where they settled in Lexington for the next 40 years. Yehudit taught fine jewelry making for 35 years at the prestigious DeCordova Museum, showed and sold her work in several galleries in the Boston area. She was known for her talent and magnificent work. Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at 1:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Maya and Ron Katz, 9 Diana Lane, Lexington until 9 pm with a Minyan service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370.
Cyrill (Green) Wolf-of Brookline, at age 85, on April 23, 2018. She was dearly loved by her late husband Merton Wolf, by her children Jeffrey (Valerie Kiviat) Wolf, Paul Wolf, Donna (Daniel) Behr, and by her sister-in-law Brenda Green. Predeceased by her parents, Nathan and Edith (Yorra) Green, her brother Edward Green, and many, many friends and relatives. Cherished grandmother to Elissa (Josh) Strauss, Jason Wolf, Greg Wolf, Philip Wolf, Leslie Wolf, Aaron Behr, and Alexander Behr. Dear great-grandmother of Kaia and Emmett Strauss also survived by many loving grand and great-grand nieces, nephews and cousins. Cyrill was a former kindergarten and first grade teacher at the Edith C. Baker School, having retired in 1995, and thereafter serving for many years as a volunteer reading specialist at the Orenberger School in Boston. The family expresses its deep appreciation to everyone at the Dana Farber Thoracic/Pulmonary Oncology practice for their wonderful support, treatment and care-giving; and more recently to the staff at Hebrew Rehabilitation and Hebrew Senior Life. Services at Temple Emanuel,385 Ward St., Newton, on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Donna and Daniel Behr until 9 pm, and will continue Thursday, April 26 at 1-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday, April 27 from 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Cyrill’s memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Planned Parenthood, 1055 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215.
Sheinfield, Maida, of Newton, MA, on April 22, 2018. Adored wife of the late Leon Sheinfield. Devoted mother of Rick Sheinfield and his wife Minouche Kandel, and Steven and Michael Sheinfield. Dear grandmother of Izak and Maya Sheinfield-Kandel, and Daniel, Lily, and Philip Sheinfield. Loving sister of Peter Lang. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Maida’s memory may be made to The Philip Sheinfield Scholarship Fund, Treasurers Office, University of MA, Amherst, MA 01002.
Hyman Troped-age 93, of Randolph, MA and most recently of Haverford, PA, on Sunday, April 22, 2018. Predeceased by his soul mate and wife of 46 years Hilda and survived by Patti and Ron Levy, Barbie Troped, Mike and Jen Troped and his grandchildren both human and otherwise Ty, Sarah, Manny, Navi and Tari. Graveside services Wednesday, April 25 at 1 p.m. at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Contributions in his name may be made to his friends at WCRB, listener supported classical radio. Proud WWII veteran, former attorney turned retail meat merchant, lifelong Red Sox fan, and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Rest in peace.
Beverly Ina (Melnick) Beverly Rosenberg, 89, died peacefully in Highland Beach, Florida on April 26, 2018.
She was born in Boston on April 23, 1929, the first of two daughters to Samuel and Claire Melnick. Bev grew up in Dorchester and Mattapan, attended Jeremiah Burke High School, and graduated from Boston Teachers College in 1950. Always curious to know and help people, Bev earned Master degrees in Special Education/Learning Disabilities at Boston University and in Early Childhood Development at Wheelock College, and taught children in this field in the Brookline Schools from the mid- 1970’s through the early 1990’s. Bev sprinkled love and grace to everyone. She valued family very deeply and was a loving and devoted wife to Alvan, mother to Larry, Richard, Jeffrey, and Carol, sister to Marcia Rosen and her husband Walter, mother-in-law to Marga Biller and Bruce Leonard, grandmother to Tyler and Colby Leonard and Mia Rosenberg, aunt to Lee and Dina Rosenberg and to Adam and Lynn Rosen and their families, and a wonderful friend to many. Bev, colloquially endeared as Ina, created a welcoming home in Newton for 55 years, often inviting international students to holiday meals. Any new neighbor was greeted with her trademark nut-and-date bread. Bev and Alvan spent many winters in Poipu Beach, Kauii, and then moved full-time to Florida in 2016. Beverly touched many people with her kind, modest, elegant, open heart and beautiful smile. Beverly brought joy and serenity into our lives. We will miss her deeply.
A funeral will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 12:00 PM at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, MA followed by a shiva gathering at 33 Constitution Road, Lexington, MA. Donations, in Beverly’s name, may be made to Steppingstone Foundation, Boston, MA.
Davison, Steven H., of Brighton, MA, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2018. Dear son of the late Louis and Evelyn Davison. Loving nephew of Sylvia Englander and Cynthia Mintzer. Steven is survived by loving cousins, Nancy Englander, Cathy Dana, and Robert and Richard Mintzer. Graveside services at Riverside Cemetery, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steven’s memory may be made to Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459, or the National Parkinson’s Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.
Jacobs, Eileen (Bernott), of Hudson, MA, on April 21, 2018. Beloved wife of Stuart Jacobs. Loving sister of Robert Bernott and his wife Barbara, Thomas Bernott and his wife Terry, and Carl Bernott and his wife Jill, of Grand Rapids, MI. Funeral services at Temple Emanuel of Marlborough, 150 Berlin Rd., Marlborough, MA, on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 11 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Stuart Jacobs. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to Temple Emanuel of Marlborough, 150 Berlin Rd., P.O. Box 596, Marlborough, MA 01752.
Mark “Billy” Rosen-Of Southborough, on April 19, 2018. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Fishman) Engelman. Devoted father of Julie Maccini and her husband Richard, Jeffrey Rosen and his wife Diane, Andrew Rosen and his wife Amanda, Joshua Rosen and Joshua Engelman. Dear grandfather of Sarah and Rachel Maccini, Abigail and Katherine Rosen and Hannah Rosen. Loving brother of Brenda Bellin and her husband Ronald. Dear son in law of Irene Fishman. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Sunday April 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm and Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 (on memo line” Dr. Choueiri Research funds”) or Congregation Or Atid.
age 61, formally of Newton and Westborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, surrounded by family. He was a beloved father and is survived by his children Erica, Andrew and Jacob, as well as his former wife and dear friend, Susan Weinstein. Dear son of the late Leila Becker and Sidney Weinstein. Loving brother of Judie Nielsen and husband Bill, as well as Tobie Medvin and husband Mark. Step brother to Michael Becker, Sandy Dupree, Robert Becker, and Richard Becker. Jeffrey graduated with an MBA from Babson College and a BBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He spent most of his career working at Bostik as a marketing manager. Jeffrey was passionate about his children, his sheepdogs, and spending summers at the beach on Cape Cod. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, Friday, April 20, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be at the Levy residence following the service on Friday, Saturday 8-10 pm, and Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, www.hdsa.org.
Henry Bahm of Newton, age 98, passed away on April 14, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Thelma Bahm. Dear father of Beverly Diamond and Merick Bahm. Grandfather to Heather Guzzi, Sara Ginsberg and Kissy Rakhlin and great-grandfather to Caleb and Jordan Ginsberg, Zoey and Joshua Rakhlin and Samantha and Jacob Guzzi. Henry was a hugely talented and well known artist who along with his wife owned an interior design/ gallery Henri Studio in Boston and then Newton for 50 years. His work has won numerous awards. Forty four of his drawings are owned by the Boston Public Library. He attended the Mass. College of Art and The Museum School at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. He was a long time member of the Newton Art Association. Donations may be made in Henry’s memory to: Springwell, Inc. 307 Waverly Oaks Rd #205, Waltham, MA 02452 Attn: Irina or the Newton Art Association c/o Dean Bandes, Treasurer, 225 Cypress St., Newton, MA 02459.
COHEN Ann (Cohen) of Boca Raton FLA, formerly of Newton MA, on April 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Alvin A. Cohen and mother of the late Cathy Dee Cohen. Devoted mother to Carrie Cohen Yankello (Steve) and Susan Cohen Hillman (Steven). Loving grandmother to Allison, Adam, Lauren and Heidi. Adored by her great grandchildren, Starr, Madden and Mikayla. Loving sister to Marilyn Jacobson and the late Barbara Alexander.
Ann and her husband Al were the original owners of The Party Shop in Newton Centre MA.
Donations of her memory may be made to www.dana-farber.org.
Mrs. Zoe W. Levinson died on April 6, 2018 after a long and very active life. She was the much-loved wife of the late Lawrence M. Levinson and cherished mother to Laura Smith, and Robert Levinson and his wife Tangela.
Zoe, a life-long resident of Newton, graduated from the Ward Elementary School, Weeks Junior High School, and Newton High School. She graduated from Vassar College, and met and married Larry Levinson while he was finishing law school at Harvard after the war.
Mrs. Levinson volunteered her time to and was a member of the ladies’ committee of the MFA, a member and president of the Vassar Club of Boston, of the Friends of the Vassar Art Museum, and president of the Portview Condominium in Maine. However, her greatest passion was collecting art, traveling the world and spending time with her friends.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions should be sent to Good Shepherd Community Care at 90 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459.
PROMINENT CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND PAST CHAIRMAN OF SNCC
Charles Frederick McDew, of West Newton, formerly of Massillon, Ohio, on April 3, 2018. Dear son of the late James and Eva McDew. Beloved fiance of Beryl Gilfix. Devoted father of Eva Goodman. Loving brother of Mark and Eric McDew and the late Randy McDew and Brenda Robinson. Memorial services will be held in Washington, DC at a later date. Shiva will be held at the home of Beryl Gilfix, Saturday evening 7-9pm, Sunday 1-9pm, Monday thru Wednesday 5-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The SNCC Legacy Project c/o Larry Rubin, Treasurer, 7535 Springlake Drive, Apt 2, Bethesda, MD 20187.
Peter Alan Hoffman of Palm Beach, FL passed away on April 2, 2018 due to respiratory complications. He was born June 6, 1945 in Hartford, CT to Ethel and Marvin Hoffman and grew up in Marblehead, MA where he attended Marblehead High. Peter graduated from Calvin Coolidge College and received a masters degree from Boston University. Despite enduring Hodgkin’s lymphoma in his twenties and 10 years of chemotherapy, he lived a full life that included being a parole officer and owning and operating a lucite specialty firm, travel agency, a graphics business, and an auto accessory business. He held a patent for the use of electroluminescent lighting, becoming the 3rd generation in his family to hold a patent. He was an avid crossword puzzler, punner, golfer (hole-in-one!), and general creative force. Wherever Peter went, he made fast friends with his humor, charm, and compassion. Peter is survived by his lifelong crew of friends from Camp Cedar (ME), best friends Kenny Smith and Judd Gould, and his loving family: brother Larry (Michele), nephews Zach and Matt (Ellen), nieces Celia and Isabel, and many cousins from the Weisinger family. A memorial service will be held May 12 in Palm Beach.
BARTMAN, Barbara “Bobbie” (Nussinow) of Chestnut Hill, MA and Boca Raton, FL, age 80, passed away on April 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Bradley “Buddy” Bartman. Devoted mother of Barri Levine and Jessica Raisman and her husband Eric. Proud grandmother “Nanny” of Jeffrey Levine and his wife Kavita, Michael Levine, Julie Levine, Brooke Raisman and Drew Raisman. Loving sister of Shirley Cohen. Services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barri Levine, 74 Jarvis Circle, Needham, MA, on Sunday, April 8, 2018, 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bobbie’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or MSPCA, 350 South Huntington, Ave., Boston, MA 02130.
Arlene Lewis passed away at her home in Brookline, MA on March 31, 2018. She was born on February 11, 1946 in Boston, MA, the eldest child of the late Syd and Harry Lewis of Newton, MA. Arlene, affectionately known as Auntie, was married to the late Leon Bleich. Arlene’s passion for world travel led to the founding of her travel agency, Travel by Arlene, in 1972. Her travels, with Leon at her side, spanned 6 continents and over one hundred countries. She also was a beloved leader of Weight Watchers for over two decades. Arlene is survived by her sister, Robin Lewis Levine, brother-in-law Ken Levine, niece Samantha Levine-Neudel, Joshua Neudel, and her most loved, great-nephew Coby Neudel. Arlene is also survived by family members Amy, Robin, Rebecca, Jordan, Lucy, Tristan, and Aryr, companion Carl Finer, her countless friends, and co-workers at Weight Watchers and Protravel International.There will be an afternoon to remember Arlene on Sunday, April 8, from 2-4pm at the Brook House Function Room, 99 Pond Avenue, 2nd floor, Brookline, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: New England Donor Services/Donate Life New England, 60 First Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451 or Food Allergy Research & Education, 7925 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 1100, McLean, VA 22102.
Ruthe Averbuck Braun, 85, formerly of Randolph, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2018. Born and raised in Boston, MA to the late Max and Eva (Weiner) Averbuck, on August 27, 1932. Ruthe lived every day to the fullest. Ruthe and her beloved companion, the late Morris Factor, loved to travel the world, visiting all seven continents, where she grew her personal collection of renowned art and antiques from across the globe. Ruthe was vibrant, outgoing, loving and a true original. She adored participating in the arts and live theatre with her daughters and granddaughter. Always ready to help anyone in need, Ruthe was a loyal friend to many. Ruthe was a devoted mother to Marla Melito and the late Michele Braun, a proud and cherished grandmother to Erica Rose Melito and a dear sister to Loretta Chandler, her husband Melvin, and the late Paul Averbuck. Ruthe enriched lives and will be missed by many. Her family extends a heartfelt thank you to the wonderful staff at Heights Crossing. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, the family will receive visitors at the home of Marla Melito until 9:00 pm and Thursday 2-8 pm. Remembrances in memory of Ruthe may be made to Northeastern University Hillel, to enrich the lives of the next generation of the Boston Jewish community, online or by mail to 70 Saint Stephen Street, Boston, MA 02115.
Dr. Alan Morris, 68, of Sharon, formerly of Newton, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 43 years to Susan (Suzi). Proud father of Julian “JB” Morris and his wife, Ariana, and Lori Erlich and her husband, Jared. Adoring grandfather to his “sunshines” Jocelyn, 2.5, and Dani, 16 months. Devoted brother of Marlene Saunders and husband John and uncle to Robert Saunders. Alan is also survived by the many cousins, in-laws, friends, golf buddies, patients, colleagues, doctors and nurses whose lives he impacted with his generosity, sense of humor, kindness and love of life. He is predeceased by his parents, Julian and Jennie Morris. A graduate of Newton South High School (‘67), Boston University, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Alan was a respected periodontist with practices in Norwood and Mansfield. Services will be held at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Monday, April 2 at 11am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be at their residence until 9:00 pm Monday, and Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4pm, 7-9pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society,30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Litchman, Vivian B., of Randolph, MA, on March 29, 2018. Beloved wife of Herbert Litchman. Devoted mother of Gary Litchman and his wife Kathleen, and Sharon Carabba and her husband Michael. Loving grandmother of Connor and Sean Litchman, and Caitlin and Dean Carabba. Dear sister of Sylvia Zack and the late Helen Guzovsky. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Vivian’s memory may be made the charity of your choice.
Bobby “Coach” Lesser-of Peabody, on March 26, 2018. Beloved husband of Ernestine (Zolla) Lesser. Dear son of the Late Henry and Miriam ‘Mid”(Fredman) Lesser. Devoted father of Joy Lesser Rothschild and her husband, Dr. Henry Rothschild, Bonnie Lesser and her husband David McCarthy, and Michael Lesser. Dear grandfather of Raef and Francesca Rothschild. Dear brother of Verna Burnim and her late husband Kal. The Lesser and Hacker families, under the late Henry and Bill Hacker and Bob’s dad, the late Henry Lesser, founded Camp Cedar in Casco, ME in 1954. Bob was an essential part of Cedar’s earlier days, coaching baseball. Bobby went on to be the head baseball coach at Lynnfield High School where he won State Championships in baseball and girl’s softball. Bob was an inspiration to countless young people throughout his career and his impact will be felt forever. Services are private. Remembrances may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.
Of Needham, on March 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jack Resnick. Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm.
Professor Joseph Martin Sussman, born in Brooklyn, NY and a longtime resident of Lincoln, MA died in Boston, MA on March 20th, 2018. Joseph was born on November 17th, 1939 and was the eldest of two children to Leonard and Lillian Sussman.
Dr. Joseph M. Sussman was the JR East Professor (endowed by the East Japan Railway Company) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Institute of Data, Systems and Society at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he served as a faculty member for 50 years. He joined the MIT faculty in 1967. From 1977 to 1979, Professor Sussman served as the Associate Dean of Engineering for Educational Programs. From 1980 to 1985, he served as Head of the Department of Civil Engineering at MIT. From 1986 to 1991, he served as Director of the Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) at MIT. In 2011-2012, he served as the Interim Director of the Engineering Systems Division.
Dr. Sussman received the Roy W. Crum Distinguished Service Award from the Transportation Research Board (TRB) its highest honor, “for significant contributions to research” in 2001, and the Council of University Transportation Centers (Award for Distinguished Contribution to University Transportation Education and Research in 2003. He became a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2007. In 2008, he won the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the School of Engineering Alumni of the City College of New York. The Transportation Research Forum named Sussman as its Distinguished Researcher in 2014, a lifetime achievement recognition. In 2017, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering bestowed its Distinguished Service and Leadership Award on Professor Sussman.
Sussman’s work in railroads has had a major impact on the railroad industry in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Sussman chaired the TRB committee overseeing the Federal Railroad Administration’s R&D program from 1996 to 1999 and chaired, in 2006, a TRB panel reviewing the federal transportation strategic plan for R&D. Sussman also chaired a new committee advising US DOT on the next generation of its Research, Development and Technology Strategic Plan . He has worked with the Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC) on technology scanning for the international freight and passenger railroad industry. In Portugal, he was the principle investigator of a project examining many aspects of High Speed Rail planned for that nation.
Sussman has worked extensively on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), helping to build the U.S. national program. While serving as the first Distinguished University Scholar at ITS AMERICA (1991-92), he was the only academic member of the core group of five that wrote the first Strategic Plan for ITS in the U.S., a twenty-year plan for research, development, testing and deployment which has shaped the U.S. ITS program to the present day. In 2002 ITS Massachusetts named its annual “Joseph M. Sussman Leadership Award” in his honor. ITS America inducted Professor Sussman into the ITS Hall of Fame in 2015 on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the organization.
In February, 2011, a National Research Council (NRC) committee that he chaired, wrote a report entitled Federal Funding of Transportation Improvements in Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Cases. This report recommended a fundamental restructuring of the relationship between the Department of Defense and the civilian public sector with respect to how transportation programs are funded when there are substantial shifts of military personnel to bases in already congested areas.
Dr. Sussman has served on review panels for transportation programs at Northwestern, the University of Toronto, Cornell, and the University of Michigan (chair). He has served as the chair of the CE advisory committee at CCNY and completed a 10-year stint on the advisory committee of Cal-IT2, a joint venture of UC-Irvine and UC-San Diego.
Dr. Sussman is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Transportation Research Forum, Transportation Research Board (Executive Committee chair in 1994; Executive Committee member, 1991-1998), ITS America (Board of Directors, 1995-2001) and ITS Massachusetts (Board of Directors, 1996-2001). He co-founded Multisystems of Cambridge, MA in 1966 (now part of Transystems).
As a longtime Lincoln resident, Joseph loved to take walks around his neighborhood, frequent stops at the local ice cream establishments, loved his time as a Trustee to the Lincoln Public Library and enjoyed hosting many events at his beloved family home. He loved coaching his children in sports in their youth and found much joy in watching his grandchildren in their theater and in sports as they grew. If anyone ever talked to Joe, they soon found out his lifelong passion for baseball and horse racing.
Dr. Sussman is survived by his wife of 54 years, Henri-Ann Simon Sussman and their three children as well as his younger sister, Toby Manke and her husband Terry of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter Kerri-Jae Sussman and her partner Kimberly Coppenrath of Windham, ME; son Andrew Sussman and his wife Kristina Sussman and their daughters Leda and Hailey of Westford, MA and son Craig Sussman and his wife Nadia Sussman and their children, Taylor, Ryan and Owen of Lincoln, MA. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton, MA on Sunday March 25th at 10am. Following interment at Lexington Road Cemetery in Lincoln, MA, observance will be at the home of Joseph and Henri-Ann Sussman. Shiva will be held at the home at 1:30pm on Sunday and will continue from 3 to 8pm on Monday March 26th, 2018.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joseph and Henri-Ann Sussman Book Fund at the Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773.
Joseph Sheldon “Grandpa Joey” Sheinman was born in Far Rockaway, NY August 25, 1925. He was a humble man who happened to be a great athlete, for example, pitching both ends of a double header for playoff bound Adelphi College, and continued throughout his life as a formidable softball and paddleball player. On his 18th birthday, he proudly enlisted in the Navy during WWII. Shortly after his discharge, he married his high school sweetheart (and forever soul mate) Sylvia Marcus. During 67 years of marriage with Sylvia, they built a great close family: their children Patti Sheinman and her husband Daniel Krentzman, Hildy Fischer and her husband Moreland, Laurence Sheinman and his wife Jessica, and Drew Sheinman and his partner Michelle Garland. His grandchildren Dahvi, Brett, Adam, Mollie, Danielle, Rebecca, Jake and Alex. Joes siblings Fred Sheinman and his wife Teri, and Marian and Marv Packer. Their home in Lynbrook, Long Island was also where numerous dogs, cats, guinea pigs and other animals lived and their door was (literally) always open to any and every neighborhood friend. Grandpa Joey believed in the “happy noise” of any gathering, especially if it was with family rooting during a sporting event. He was the champion of the underdog. His zest for life and openness for new friends did not diminish when he and Sylvia moved to Framingham, MA. The circle love was made even greater with the relationships shared with the Krentzman and Lopin families. Joe had an amazing ability to make everyone around him smile and feel special. Whether it be his extended family, Cindy, Leslie, Alan, Julie, Jon, Jill, and “Mikey”, Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Jewish War Veterans of the United States, Metrowest JWV Post #157, 21 Fern St., Natick, MA 01760. Joe knew no strangers; every stranger became a friend. His family kindly requests in Joes’ honor, striking up a conversation with a stranger.
Glenn Morris Shriberg, 78, of Nantucket, MA and Sarasota, FL, formerly of Newton, MA and Natick, MA, died on March 20, 2018. Beloved husband of Leslie (Arnold) Shriberg. Dear son of the late William and Jane Shriberg. Loving brother of Ann Chavenson. Proud Father of Alison Freedman and husband Ezra and Dana Shriberg and husband Randy Austgen. Lovable “Grumpy” to Talia, Simon, and Zev. Glenn will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit, corny puns, love of tennis and golf, and sitting on his deck on Nantucket reading a library book. He was an avid Red Sox fan, had an encyclopedic knowledge of trivia and song lyrics, and was a generous and loving man. A graduate of Boston University Law School, Glenn was a skilled litigator both in and out of the courtroom.
Services will be held at the Sharon Park chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 25 at 2 p.m. Following services, memorial observance will be held at the home of Alison and Ezra Freedman in Roslindale until 8 p.m., continuing Monday, March 26 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Minyan services at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jill Effect Fund at Dana Farber, c/o Elizabeth Patterson, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445, The Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St., Nantucket, MA 02554, or the Marla Ceely Lamb Fund, c/o PASCON, 57 Prospect St., Nantucket, MA 02554
Legendary television and radio personality, of Boston, formerly of Newton, on March 20, 2018. Son of the late Jack Avruch and Lydia (Katz) Avruch. Beloved husband of Betty F. (Greenman) Avruch, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Devoted father of Steven Avruch and Edward MacLean of Boston and Matthew Avruch of Westlake Village, CA and his significant other Jocelyn Eberstein. Cherished grandfather of Robert and Maxwell Avruch. Dear brother of Evelyn Goodell. Loving uncle of Michael and his wife Heidi (Chapple), James, and Lois Goodell and Hal Hirshon. Services will be private for family and personal friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be made to The Friends of the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center at Boston University, 771 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 or the BIDMC Division of Gerontology, c/o Kerry Salvey, 110 Francis St., Suite 1-A, Boston, MA 02215.
lifelong resident of Waltham, on March 19, 2018. Beloved husband of 66 years to Toby “Thelma” (Katz) Kennen. Devoted father of Anita Kennen of Waltham, Robert and his wife Elaine Kennen of Waltham, Alan and his wife Gelene Kennen of Tewksbury, and Jeffrey and his wife Laurie Kennen of Newton. Cherished grandfather of Lisa McCarthy, Michael, Brian, Aaron, and Aliana Kennen and great-grandfather of Connor McCarthy. Dear brother of the late Abraham and Bernard Kennen. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, Friday, March 23, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance immediately following the service at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham and at the home of Robert and Elaine Kennen on Sunday 1-4 pm. Late WWII Army Veteran, faithful employee of the United States Postal Service, and member of the Mt. Tabor Lodge of Masons. In lieu of flowers, donations in “Yukee’s” memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel, PO Box 540182, Waltham, MA 02454-0182.
Newton Isaac Greenberg, 82, born in Brooklyn, NY, longtime resident of Vestal and Binghamton, NY died in Belmont, MA, March 16, 2018. Newton was born February 26, 1936, the youngest of two children of David and Anna (Frank) Greenberg. Newton graduated from New York City Public Schools. In 1957 he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in physics from Brooklyn College. He received his PhD in Physics from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1962. Subsequently he served as a research associate at the Bartol Institute, Swarthmore, PA, and then taught at the State University of New York at Binghamton from 1963 to 2008. While at SUNY Binghamton he attained the position of Professor, conducted theoretical research, mentored students, served as Physics Department Chairman, and participated in a program to enhance the physics program at a southern university. In addition to his University responsibilities Newton enjoyed attending classical music concerts, live theater, movies, his children’s sporting events. He was very active while living in Vestal, riding his bike to the University (a skill he taught himself at age 40), cross-country skiing, sailing, refereeing youth soccer and officiating Little League Baseball games. He also laid a native stone patio in his backyard solving the puzzle of making unmatched stones fit together. Newton is survived by his wife, Marjorie Ann (Kutner) Greenberg, and his sons: David Greenberg, (Jennifer), and their children Max and Isadora, of Newton, MA; and Alex Greenberg, (Kristin), and their daughters Emily and Paige of Upper Arlington, OH. Newton calculated eleven pages of mortgage rates, prior to the internet, for David and Jennifer when they were buying a house. He is also survived by many loving relatives, coworkers, and kind aides and staff who cared for him at Belmont Manor Nursing Home. Gifts in Newton’s memory may be made to Temple Concord 9 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY, 13905, Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, MA, 02465, or to the Vestal Youth Soccer League, PO Box 1132, Vestal, NY 13851-1132 or The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous:305 7th Ave Fl 19, New York, NY 10001
Max Bernstein, 99, of Los Angeles, died of heart complications on March 14, 2018. Born in Worcester and a resident there for much of his life, Mr. Bernstein was a co-owner, with his family, of a large number of apartment buildings in the central area of Worcester. Mr. Bernstein also spent time in Jupiter, FL and Nantucket, MA. He was a veteran of WW II and served for three years in the South Pacific, and saw the flag raising at Iwo Jima. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy (Goodstein) Bernstein in 1990. Mr. Bernstein leaves three children: Robert Bernstein, Amy Bernstein and Carol Green, five grandchildren: Jennifer Goldstein, Dan Bernstein, Sarah Green, Andrew Goldstein and Alyssa Bernstein, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Graveside service on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 11:00 am at B’nai Brith Cemetery, 55 Saint John’s Rd., Worcester. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Irving Yarock Post #32, Worcester Jewish War Veterans, 633 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.
Ezra James Federman passed away peacefully at Boston Children’s Hospital on March 6, 2018 in Boston, MA at the age of 15 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia.
Ezra is survived by his mother Christie Burke and stepfather Edmund Burke of Attleboro, MA, grandmother Edith Pemberton of Marshfield, MA, and uncle James Pemberton of Quincy, MA.
Ezra was born on July 25, 2002 in Brooklyn, NY. An outstanding student, he was preparing for application to several colleges for early admission. He had recently completed the Leader-in-Training program at North Woods Camp in Mirror Lake, NH, and intended to attend the Counselor-in-Training program later this year. Ezra was dedicated to the art of Krav Maga and studied at Krav Maga Yashir in Boston. Known in the online gaming community as “Shevron,” Ezra competed in several different games, attaining high world ranking in several and was considering a move to professional status. Ezra loved animals and asked that in lieu of flowers or cards, a donation to your local animal shelter be made in his name.
Wolf, Helen A., of Natick, MA, on March 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Wolf. Devoted mother of Eileen Feldman and her husband Jim, and Marcia Gilbert and her husband Barry. Proud nana of Stephanie Feldman and her husband Joshua Allen-Dicker, Hope Feldman, and Joshua Gilbert. Loving sister of Audrey Hoffman, and the late Beatrice Rich, Mildred Sherr, Jerome Katz, and Rita Barroll. Helen will be remembered for the many knitted articles she made for those she loved. Services at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant St., Framingham, MA on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., Wayland MA, memorial observance will be at the home of Eileen and Jim Feldman until 9:00 pm, continuing Tuesday, 2:00-4:00 pm & 7:00-9:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701, or the Myasthenia Gravis Association of New England Inc., c/o Jim Buckner, 460 South River St., Marshfield, MA 02050.
Gozlan, Marc, of Palm Harbor, FL, formerly of Springfield, NJ, and Israel, on March 11, 2018. Beloved husband of Jennifer (Lanes) Gozlan. Dear son of Zarie (Ruimy) and the late Maurice Gozlan. Proud father of Abigail and Nathaniel Gozlan. Loving brother of Sandra Dagan, and the late Yossi and Ruti Gozlan. A former paratrooper and commander in the IDF. A commitment to Jewish survival served as Marc’s compass. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Monday, March 12, 2018 at 2:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the Lanes residence until 8 pm. The remainder of Shiva will be split respectively amongst the family in both Florida, and Israel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4300, Chicago, IL 60602.
Lechtenberg, Bertha, (Maple), of Newton, MA, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on March 10, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Morris Lechtenberg. Devoted mother of Edward Lechtenberg, Cheryll Getman, Richard Lechtenberg, and Helene “Jodi” Lechtenberg. Proud grandmother and great grandmother. Services were private.
Share, Max, at age 91, of Newton, MA, on March 10, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Forman) Share, and beloved and loving sweetheart of Marcella “Cookie” Magerer. Devoted father of Juliette Share Scop and her husband Steven, and the late Richard B. Share. Loving stepfather of Michael Magerer. Dear grandfather of Sarah Scop, Jessica Scop, Scott Magerer and his fiancé Melissa Aries, and Rachel Magerer. Proud great-grandfather of Keegan Magerer. Loving brother of the late Samuel Share. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA, on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael Magerer until 8:00 pm, continuing Thursday, 12-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Max’s memory may be made to CJP, 126 High Street, Boston, MA 02110, or Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA 02459.
Perry Rosenthal, MD, 84, of Montreal, Canada, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. Born in Montreal, Canada, Perry moved to Boston after graduating McGill Medical School to begin his residency program at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary. Perry was passionate about his work and passionate about the care his patients received. He touched many lives and was motivated and inspired to do better by his patients who had previously been told that nothing more could be done for them. Perry was extremely proud and in love with his two grandchildren, Zelda Ann, of Wayland, MA, and Shimone Schaff of East Falmouth, MA. He is also survived by his son, Bill and his wife Jennifer, his daughter Beth Schaff and her husband, Ethan, and his Sister Jeannie Goldberg. Services were private. Memorial donations may be made in Perry’s name to The Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless, 1200 U Street NW, Washington, DC 20009 or online at www.legalclinic.org.
Cindi (Cynthia) Toby Meister, 75, died peacefully at home, on Friday, March 9. She was the beloved daughter of the late Babe Hass and Rose Hass and was born on October 2, 1942 in Framingham, MA. She is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Jerry (Jerome) Meister of West Hartford, and her son, Scott Meister of Holliston.
Cindi graduated from Framingham High School in 1960 then attended Boston University for two years. She became a preschool teacher until she met the love of her life in 1964. Together they made a wonderful life together raising two children and living both in the United States and stationed abroad in Germany with the army.
While living on the Neu-Ulm Army base in Germany, Cindi was an active member in the Women’s Officer’s Club, ultimately taking on the role of president. She chaired many successful events and spearheaded many committees on base whose aim was to make things better for the children living there. She started a gourmet club with the other officers’ wives and developed into a remarkable cook.
Upon returning to the states and settling in Holliston, MA, Cindi became a banker with Shawmut Bank in the Framingham area, which later became a 15 year banking career. Cindi was a former member of the Holliston Lions Club, a member of the sisterhood at Temple Beth Torah in Holliston, and an active participant in the Framingham Heart Study.
Once retired, Cindi devoted herself to her children and family. She helped take care of all three of her adoring grandchildren when they were infants and toddlers. She did not hesitate to take them anywhere she went, to the hairdresser, to the nail salon or even just to the grocery store. She continued to play an important role in their lives, attending many of their sporting events, recitals and day to day activities. She was tireless as the primary care giver for her husband and son for many years at home.
Throughout her life, Cindi shared her love of travel with her husband, children, grandchildren and parents. Her favorite spots included St. Thomas and many Caribbean cruise destinations. Cindi loved to vacation with her parents in Hollywood, Florida during the winter months. She was an avid collector of crystal and porcelain and was known for her impeccable taste in clothing and home décor.
Cindi also enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Annually, she hosted Thanksgiving dinners and a New Year’s Day open house.
She was a dedicated sports fan and was not to be disturbed during the games.
Cindi is survived by her daughter, Traci Blecher and son-in-law Adam Blecher, her grandchildren Zachary, Brandon and Caitlyn, her sisters Jane Levine and Sheila Ufland, and a number of other loving relatives and close friends.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for Cindi during her last days. For those who have known Cindi in her fruitful journey with us, a graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick. Following services, memorial observance will be held at the Meister home until 4 pm and continuing 7-9 pm, Memorial observance will continue Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm with Minyan services at 7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Torah, 2162 Washington St, Holliston, MA 01746.
Of Quincy, on March 8, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Israel Weinberg. Devoted mother of Margaret Zernis. Loving grandmother of Brian and Brandon Nygard. Dear friend of Margaret Cronin and her family. Services at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at 11:00 am.
of North Weymouth, MA, formerly of Middleburgh, NY, Skaneatles, NY and Barre, VT passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 7 at age 86. Devoted mother of Corinne Chase and her husband Jon of Andover, MA and Denise Karas and her husband Scott of North Easton, MA. Adoring and beloved grandmother of Aaron, Sean, Dana and Adam. Dear sister of Maurice Van Dyke and the late Arlington Van Dyke and Arden Van Dyke and cherished friend of many. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 – www.mspca.org or the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
of Watertown, on March 6, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Gertrude and Irving Feldman. Dear sister of the late Lila Phillips and Joel Feldman. Survived by her nieces and nephews and their families. Blessed by the love and support of many caring friends. She spent her career as a school librarian in the Brookline Public Schools and then pursued her passion for animal welfare and animal rights issues. Burial will be private. A celebration of Iris’ life will take place in the spring. Remembrances may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116.
Finkle, Judith A. (Einstein), of Needham, formerly of Newton & Brookline, MA, on March 1, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Burton J. Finkle. Devoted mother, stepmother and mother-in-law of Scott Ziegler, Sharon Ziegler, Terri Lowell, Jim Lowell, Mindy Hochstadt, Gary Hochstadt, Jeffrey Finkle, Pamela Flash, Debra Zepeda, Scott Zepeda. Dear grandmother of Samuel Ziegler, Madeline Ziegler, Jennifer Lowell, Charles Lowell, Steven Hochstadt, Michelle Hochstadt, Jordan Finkle, Tori Finkle, and Zoe Zepeda. Dedicated volunteer at the Needham Senior Center and the Center at the Heights, Needham. Known for her lifelong friendships, mahjong skills, poolside banter, antique collecting, passion for baking, travel and dining-out adventures. Graduated Brookline High School, BA, Education from Lesley University. Taught at James Condon Elementary School, South Boston and Reading and ESL Specialist at Newton Public Schools. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Boylston Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA, memorial observance will be at the home of Terri and Jim Lowell until 8 pm, continuing Monday, 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ADL Boston, 40 Court St. FL 12, Boston, MA 02108.
of Arlington, MA, formerly of Cambridge, MA, and Hicksville, NY, on February 27, 2018. Beloved husband of Linda (Musoke) Smilovitz. Devoted father of Martha, Amelia, and Humphrey Smilovitz. Loving brother of Ira Smilovitz and his wife Laurie. Proud uncle of Elisa and Jeremy Smilovitz. Dear son in law of Harriet Nanji. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 10 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at his late residence until Sunday evening, with minyan services on Saturday at 6:30 pm. A gathering of his friends from Africa will be held at St. Mary’s Church, 133 School St., Waltham MA, on Friday March 9, at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Craig’s memory may be made to Havurat Shalom Congregation, 113 College Ave., Somerville, MA 02144. Craig was an adventurer of the world and will be missed by friends near and far.
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