Archive: August, 2017

on August 23, 2017, age 87. Born in Bangor, ME and lived in Brookline for 40 years. Devoted husband of the late Arlene (Aarons) Kahn. Cousin of Bill and Gloria Miller and Fred and Linda Hartstone of Bangor, ME. Son of the late Irene (Share) Gersten. Brother-in-law of Vivian and Richard Marson of Needham. Dear uncle of Lisa Marson, Barry Marson, and Judith Jacobs and their children. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 45 Dedham St. (gather behind administration building), Sharon, Friday, August 25, 2017 at 11:45 am. Donations in his memory may be made to Cong. Beth Israel, 144 York St., Bangor, ME 04401

of Needham, formerly of Stoneham on August 20, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Blum) Greenbaum. Devoted father of Marc D. Greenbaum and his wife Linda A. Stoller, and Barbara A. Greenbaum. Dear grandfather of Samantha A. Greenbaum. Loving brother of the late Murray Greenbaum. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon (Please gather to the rear of the Administration Building) on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at 11:45 am. A celebration of his life will be held at North Hill in Needham, at a future date to be announced. Remembrances may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St. B-102, Danvers, MA  01923.

Gerald H. Michelson- of Brookline, MA., formerly of Newton Center, MA. and Boynton Beach, FL on August 17, 2017.

Private graveside service was held on Friday, August 18, 2017.  Gerald attended Brookline High School and Boston University, School of Business.  Mr. Michelson created his own printing brokerage company and was President/CEO of Page One, Inc. for over thirty years until his retirement in 1994.  A Mason and member of Temple Beth Avodah in Newton for twenty-three years.  A devoted father, he is survived by his beloved son & daughter-in-law, Philip & Kimberley Michelson, grandchildren Naomi, Daniel and Alice of Brookline, MA., and his loving daughter, Sherry Michelson of Monterey, CA., as well as his dear son Steve Slesinger of Melbourne, FL.  He is also survived by his former wife of 37 years, Sybil Michelson of  Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  Beloved son to the late Philip & Beatrice Michelson of Brookline, MA and North Miami Beach, FL.  Loving brother to the late Richard (Dickie) Michelson of Puerto Rico survived by his wife, Gladys and daughter (niece) Jo-anne.  Cherished brother to Donna Kaye of North Carolina.  May his memory be a blessing and bring a smile to the faces of those who knew and loved him.  Because of his love of current events and a free press, remembrances may be made to WBUR-FM in Boston.

Of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Holbrook, on August 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Morrison) Rubin. Devoted father of Robert Rubin and his wife Susan of Delray Beach, FL, and Gary Rubin and his wife Nanci of Boynton Beach, FL. Dear grandfather of Howard Rubin of Weymouth and Brad and Juliana Rubenson of Claremont, CA. Graveside service at Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

Of Framingham, on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, after a valiant struggle with lung cancer.   Beloved wife for 44 years of the late Marvin S. “Mickey” Hershon and the loving mother of Frederic Hershon (Debra). Cherished grandmother of  Rachael and Benee. Dear sister of Eleanor (Bloom) Milione (Nick), and the late Harold Bloom (Gloria).  Harriet is survived by devoted sister-in-law, Lenore Cagan, brother-in-law Donald Hershon (Natalie), and her closest  cousins, Edward Bloom, Irvin Rich, Philip Waldman, Dottie Beckoff and Robert Bloom, and many cherished nieces and nephews.  Graveside service at Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, Corner of Central Street and D Street, Woburn, on Monday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. Shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Greater Boston Food Bank and the American Cancer Society.

of Newton, on August 16, 2017. Graveside service in the Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Friday, August 18, 2017 at 3:00 pm.

Of Newton, formerly of Syracuse, NY, and Boynton Beach, FL, on August 14, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Myron Lichtblau. Devoted mother of Anita Lichtblau (Richard Brunell), Eric Lichtblau (Leslie Zirkin) and the late Mark Lichtblau. Loving grandmother of Noah Brunell, Jacob Brunell, Matthew Lichtblau, Andrew Lichtblau, Annabel Oppenheim, and Harold Oppenheim. Dear sister of Herbert Glanz and the late Milton Glanz. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Following burial in the Beth Israel of Malden Cemetery, North Reading, memorial observance will be at the home of Anita Lichtblau and Richard Brunell until 9 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm,and Thursday 7-9 pm. A minyan service will be held each evening at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bernice’s memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Joseph Kansky-Of Holliston.Age 74.Joe passed away peacefully just like he wanted.  Beloved husband of 49-1/2 years of Barbara (Slotnick) Kansky.  Loving brother of Barbara Kansky, brother-in-law of Rita Slotnick and the late Steven Slotnick.  Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  He was genuinely loved by all for his playful attitude and keen sense of humor.Our family is especially grateful to the medical staff of the Newton Wellesley Hospital and the Vernon Cancer Center for their care and support.In lieu of flowers donations in Joe’s name may be sent to the Vernon Cancer Center, Newton Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington  Street, Newton, MA  02462.A private memorial service will be held.

of Boston on August 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Esther (Boston, MA), father of Noah (Hamden, CT), and grandfather of Owen and Alex (same). Arnold, an accomplished attorney and teacher, a tireless traveler, and a passionate gourmet, was born in the Bronx, New York in September 1941. A memorial service for Arnold will be held at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham, MA at 670 Highland Street, beginning at 2:30 PM on Friday, August 25. Arnold’s family will be sitting Shiva at 1 Charles Street S, Boston, MA from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on August 26 and from noon until 5:00 PM on August 27.

Armin Gerald Biller, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on August 12, 2017, surrounded by family in Truro,MA. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1928, he was the son of the late Dr. Jack and Mollie Biller and brother of  Frances Belinky and the late Judd Biller. While attending the University of Wisconsin in Madison where he graduated with a teachers certificate in English, he met the love of his life — a gem of a woman from El Salvador, adored by all who met her — Martita Freund. They were married in 1953 in San Salvador, El Salvador where they lived until the 1980’s when the civil war forced them to leave the country. Without any prior knowledge of Spanish, Armin joined his two brothers-in-law, Ernesto and Roberto Freund, in a family business. Armin eventually helped to create the first department store chain in El Salvador. He and Martita lived a beautiful life in El Salvador with their three children. Martita sadly passed away in 1990. Their love remained a vital source of life for Armin. He remained a widower until his death. He is survived by his three children: Michael Biller and his partner Nancy Anderson of Seattle Washington, Marga Biller of Boston, and Carolina and her husband Sandy Bloomberg of Brookline. His Grand children: Josh Bloomberg and his wife Julie Casper, Mikaela Bloomberg, Mia Raquel Rosenberg, Alex Biller, Nicholas Biller and Madeleine Biller. Armin was joyfully awaiting the birth of his first great-grandchild in October.The funeral will be on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:30am at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690 Centre Street,West Roxbury.  The family will sit Shiva on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm at the home of Carolina and Sandy Bloomberg. On Thursday, Shiva will be held at the Interfaith Chapel at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham from 6-8pm. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made on his behalf to the Armin G. Biller Fund at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, where Armin was a member of the Board of Trustees, P.O.Box 849168,Boston, MA 02284. Armin possessed the most gentle spirit — a true heart of gold — and is remembered every day as kind, generous, suave, outgoing, creative, and of course, with a glass of Chivas Regal in his hand, as he engaged in thoughtful conversations with his family.

Formerly of Dorchester, Chelsea, and Medford, on August 12, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Sherman. Devoted mother of Leonard Sherman (Linda), Judith Atwood (Charles), and the late Neal Sherman. Loving grandmother of Adam (Marisa), James (Deni), Beth, Mark (Melissa), and Rachel. Cherished great-grandmother of Molly. Dear sister of Donna Schwartz and the late Gertrude Zelaznick, Dora Shapiro, and Simon Shapiro. Molly was a wonderful person who adored her children and grandchildren. Graveside service at the Chelsea Jewish Community Center Cemetery, 16 Buxton Rd., Danvers, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 12:30 pm.

William J. Eisen passed away suddenly on August 10, 2017 while running along the beach in York, ME. It was one of his daily pleasures.

Born in Cleveland, OH in 1948, he graduated from Cleveland Heights High School, Amherst College (summa cum laude), and Harvard Law School. He joined the law firm Lourie & Cutler in 1975 and was a partner with the firm when he died. He also taught at the Harvard Extension School.

When asked what he did for a living, he would answer, “I help people.” He was unfailingly interested in people and their stories, and applied his boundless intellect to solving problems in ways no one else could. He made friends everywhere he went, with everyone he spoke to, regardless of background or walk of life.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan, of Wellesley, MA, his daughter Emily, son-in-law Chris and grandson Zachary, of Philadelphia, PA, his daughter Kate, of Ithaca, NY, many other family members, and countless friends old and new.

He was the kindest, wisest, most generous person we have ever known.

Service of remembrance on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 10:00 am at Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, MA. Shiva will be at the Eisen residence on Monday, August 14 from 2-4 pm & 5-8 pm and on Tuesday, August 15 from 5-8pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Syrian Refugee Resettlement Program, c/o Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Of Newton, on August 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Landsman. Devoted mother of Ruth Landsman and Alex Landsman. Loving sister of the late Edith Wyner, Charlie Paul, and Harry Paul. Services at Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 1 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Ruth Landsman on Sunday from 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an animal or environmental charity of choice. Hannah lost her parents at a young age and was brought up by her 2 brothers and sister.  She seemed to have an inner wisdom guiding her down paths that were not mainstream for women at the time. She went to BU in the 40’s and majored in Math, graduating in 1945. She got a job at MIT working on some of the original IBM computers and had an apartment with several other women.  She believed in the importance of exercise and went to a gym when she was in her 20’s. She met her husband Ebbie through a ski club.  They married and had children late in life and moved to Portsmouth NH where she raised her 2 children. When they went off to college, and she was in her 50’s, she went back to work in computers.  In the 1960’s she started doing yoga, which she did up until the age of 92, getting up and down off the floor.  She got into health foods in the 1960’s and transcendental meditation in the 1970’s.  She moved to Newton in 2010 to be near her children and continued to make friends and explore new things like Indian vegetarian cooking class.  She won people’s hearts with her spirit, vitality and smile right to the end.

of Boston and Stockbridge, MA died peacefully on Aug. 7, 2017 after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in NYC in 1945 to the late Mort & Rita Jacobs, she was raised in Roslyn Hts, NY. Lauren graduated from the University of Buffalo and Boston University Graduate School of Social Work. She is survived by her sister Lisa Jacobs; her brother Robert Jacobs; her stepson Andy Komack; her daughters-in law Wendy Komack and Julie Ginn; her grandchildren Sam and Jessie; and her nieces Jamie Connors, Jennifer Castrillon and nephew Jason Jacobs.

 Lauren was a clinical social worker in private practice, had been an active member of NASW and taught at Simmons College. She was a founding member, along with her late husband Roy, of the Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) and she headed the Young Masters Classical Series concerts there. She was on the executive board of the National Celiac Association (NCA), played clarinet in the Metropolitan Wind Symphony (MWS) where she met her husband Roy, and was a member of the Stockbridge Bowl Association (SBA) where a path in Bullard Woods is being named in her honor.

 A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Sun. Sept. 24 at 5pm at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley MA. Any contributions in Lauren’s honor can be made to the organizations listed above, PFLAG and MGH Pancreatic Cancer Research Center.

Helen (Gersin) Cyker-of Chestnut Hill and Boca Raton, FL, on August 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Michael Cyker. Devoted mother of Mark and Diane Cyker, Eric Cyker and Terry Cater-Cyker, Howard and Julie Cyker. Cherished grandmother of Ariel Cyker and Keith Wood, Josh and Nicole Cyker, Mitchell and Jill Cater-Cyker , Zachary Cater-Cyker and Bernie Tretta, Jill Cater Cyker and Stephen Miller, Cameron Cyker and Jordan Cyker. Loving great grandmother of Devin, Selena, Kyle, Sophia, Michael, Elisha, Austin, and Jacob. Dear sister of the late Sumner Gersin. Services at Temple Beth Elohim,10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the residence of Howard and Julie Cyker until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer institute,  P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift

Paula Mendoza Blum was born on August 6, 1922 in Manhattan, NY and died on August 6,2017 at age 95, at her home in Westborough, Massachusetts. Paula leaves behind a beloved family including 3 children: Steven Blum (Betty), Deborah Hart (Ed) and Alison Akard (Andy).  Survivors also include grandchildren Erin Lyons, Katie Blum, Mallory Akard, Tim Hart, and great-grandchild, Samantha Lyons.  Paula lost her husband Leon in 2002; they were married for over 50 years.  She was also pre-deceased by her beloved parents, Mary and Isadore Mendoza.

Paula Blum was an amazingly accomplished person who engaged people all along her journey. Her sharp mind was never satisfied with being on the sidelines; she constantly was working for the betterment of her family, community, and professional groups.  Paula grew up in the Bronx, was first in her elementary school class, finished junior high in 2 years instead of 3, and then finished high school in 2 ½ years, graduating at 15 years old.  Paula was accepted to attend Hunter High School, the school for gifted girls in NYC. However, her mother would not allow her to ride the subway every day to the school.  She did attend Hunter College, majoring in Economics and graduating in 1944.  Paula had met her future husband Leon when they were both 10 years old, and they married in 1946 shortly after he returned from serving in WWII.  Paula worked as an accountant before marriage, then became a homemaker as was the custom at that time.  Steven and Debbie were born in the Bronx; the family moved to Glen Cove, NY when Alison was on the way.  Paula went back to college at Hofstra to obtain her Masters of Education and started her new career as a business teacher at Carle Place High School in 1964.  As an educator, Paula was notable for her involvement as the founding president of the Carle Place Teacher’s Association, was a lifelong member of the NY State United Teachers, was an active member and officer of the League of Woman’s Voters, and on the Brandeis Woman’s Committee.  Even before going back to work, Paula sold Yearbook Encyclopedias and was active in the school PTA groups.  Paula was instrumental in having Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt attend a PTA meeting at Steven’s elementary school – as she had met her several years prior.  Also notable was when Paula got Glen Cove High School to start a girls’ varsity tennis team soon after Title VIIII was enacted.

Never one to let her mind be idle, after retiring from teaching in 1984, Paula continued to be active in so many things. She was always an avid bridge player, she tutored homebound students, was a volunteer tax preparer for AARP, chaired many committees including the Film Club at her second home in Florida, and was actively involved in her temple in Glen Cove.  While she unfortunately lost her eyesight to macular degeneration in 1997, she found alternative ways to stay active taking full advantage of books on tape and other compensatory tools provided by groups for blindness and low vision.

Paula was an only child but had a large extended family of aunts, uncles and many cousins that she was very close with. Her mother Mary was very overprotective not allowing her to learn to swim or ride a bicycle.  So it was a challenge to be married to Leon, a very athletic man, who taught her to play tennis and to drive!  They loved to host tennis parties for friends and family in the back yard of their Glen Cove home.

Late in life, Paula moved to the Willows in Westborough, Massachusetts, close to the homes of Steven and Debbie. As was typical for her, Paula embraced her new community and made friends with so many there.  She played bridge, attended as many social and cultural events as possible and was able to live independently with the help of loving caregivers, Elisa Bravo and Susan Norton.  Paula Blum will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Services at Temple B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough, Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 10:00 am. Following burial at Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, a Celebration of Life will be held at The Willows, 1 Lyman St., Westborough from 12:30-2:30 pm. Shiva will be at the home of Steven and Betty Blum on Wednesday evening 6-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Perkins School for the Blind, Macular Degeneration Association, and the Center for the Visually Impaired.

Larry Joel Leeder of Florida, formerly of Bucks County, PA and North Bergen, NJ died on August 6, 2017. Beloved husband of Rachel Leeder. Devoted father of Sara (Leeder) Bonin and her husband Todd Bonin, Jonathan Leeder, Aaron Leeder and his wife Alexandra Leeder. Adoring Grandpapa of Jonah and Theo Bonin and Vivienne Leeder. Loving brother of Bryna Leeder and her husband Bill Margolin, and Rochelle Leeder.  Donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or The Waltham Family School.

Services at Temple Emanuel, 385  Ward  St., Newton,on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Lindwood Memorial Park,490 North St., Randolph. Memorial observance will be held at the Interfaith Chapel at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA, on Tuesday 1-4 & 6-8pm.

William Lobar-of Brookline, Aug 3, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Getman) Lobar. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 1:00pm

Of Newton, on August 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Sheila M. (Waldman) Sacks. Devoted father of Donna Sacks, Joan Rosenthal (David), Nancy Dissinger, Cheryl Sacks O’Toole (John),  and the late Jeffrey Sacks. Dear grandfather of Jaclyn, Masha, and Victor Rosenthal, Amanda and Alyssa Dissinger, and Matthew and Rebecca Sacks. Great-grandfather of Mason Michael Warner. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (please gather at the rear of the Administration Building), on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 1:45 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be held in the Community Room at 250 Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton, and will continue Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, 165 Captain’s Row, Chelsea, MA 02150.

David Chleck, a chemist and co-founder of Waltham-based Panametrics, Inc., has died at his home in Florida. He was 90.

Chleck, who was born in 1926 to Eastern-European Jewish immigrants in Bronx, New York, gained entry into a joint honors program at Townsend Harris High School and The City College of New York, where he studied chemistry. His studies were interrupted for two years by World War II, during which he served in the U.S. Navy and trained as a sonar operator on submarines. In 1960, Chleck co-founded Panametrics, Inc., a manufacturer of testing and process-control instrumentation. With over 1,100 employees, and offices located around the globe, the company was headquartered in the former manufacture of the Waltham Watch Company. Panametrics was sold to General Electric in 2002.

Chleck authored over fifty scientific papers and was the holder of several patents in the field of humidity sensors and their manufacturing methods. A lover of history, cars, and dixieland jazz music, he was respected and loved by employees, friends, and family alike.

Married to Gladys (Semlock) for 65 years, the couple had two daughters, Mara Levine and Risa Chleck, and two grandsons, Ross (Dana) Levine and Justin Levine. He is also survived by his nephew, Richard (Sara) Pardo, and great-nephews, Jonathan and Samuel Pardo. He was the brother of the late Joan Pardo.

A founder of Temple Beth David in Westwood, Chleck was also a longtime member and officer at Temple Ohabei Shalom in Brookline. He was elected to membership in the Cosmos Club in Washington, D.C. for original and meritorious work in science.

Together with family members, he founded the Chleck Family Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle that supports institutions in higher education, healthcare, and medical research. The foundation’s partnerships include a research fellowship at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston as well as a scholarship program at The City College of New York.

Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at rear of administration building), Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Mara Levine on Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in David’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Of Brookline, on August 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Barbara C. (Chamish) Yerkes. Devoted father of Susan Preminger and her husband Richard and the late Jonathan H. Yerkes. Loving grandfather of Alice and Sam Preminger. Dear brother of Helen Reinstein and Ira Yerkes. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA, Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:30 am. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

of Newton Centre, on July 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Norton Sherman. Devoted mother of Amy Sherman, Steven Sherman and his wife Alison, and Brian Sherman and his wife Dawn. Cherished grandmother of Brendan, Alex, Michael, Zachary, Annie, Bradford, and Samantha. Dear sister of the late Janet Lovins. Claire was a passionate lover of dogs and an active member of the community supporting many philanthropies. Graveside services at Temple Israel of Boston Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at her late residence on Sunday from 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to Jewish Family Services, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

age 93, a resident of Randolph since 1956, passed away at his home on July 28, 2017. Mickey was a veteran, worked a long-time dry cleaning business and encountered no handyman task he couldn’t solve. A social butterfly with a quick wit and warm heart, Mickey is survived by Irene Titlebaum, his wife of 68 years, his son Kenneth Titlebaum of Waltham, MA, son-in-law Stanley Berkovitz of Boca Raton, FL, and his 4 grand-daughters that he was more than happy to tell you about: Jamie (Berkovitz) Pace of Los Angeles, CA, Alyssa Berkovitz of Waltham, MA, Stephanie Titlebaum of Boston, MA and Abigail Titlebaum of Waltham, MA. Mickey was predeceased by his daughter Lesley Berkovitz. Service to held Sunday, July 30 at 10:00am at the combined congregations of Temple Beth Abraham and Temple Beth Am, 1301 Washington St. Canton MA 02021, followed by burial at Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be held at the Titlebaum residence Sunday until 7 pm and Monday from 10 am – 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Temple Beth Am or Old Colony Hospice, 321 Manley St, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

Hurwitz- Sandra F. (Marder), the ever-joyful, 79, of Natick, MA died July 22, 2017 surrounded by her family after fighting cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 57 years, Joseph Hurwitz and their children; Steven and his partner Helene Fakhery, Alan and his wife Cornelia Hurwitz, David, and Ann Hurwitz and her husband Michael Carey. She also leaves her grandchildren Julia, Olivia, Aaron, Joshua, Nick, and Emily, as well as her wonderful sister Carolyn (Marder) Miller of Pittsford, NY (and her husband Marvin Miller) with whom she shared a nightly chat and martini.  There are countless people who think of Sandy as a second mother, grandmother and aunt, who will miss her like family.

Sandy treasured life and family, her optimism only overshadowed by her immense capacity for love.

After working for many years as a physical therapist at the Recuperative Center in Boston and helping so many to regain their wellness, she retired to a life full of activities she enjoyed the most. She copied the masters and created paintings, played mahjong, did yoga, played the piano, traveled and was part of a neighborhood book club. She sang with the A Capella Singers for 50 years in Natick, and the Bay Chorale in Florida. She would “bop” to anything with a beat.

A funeral service will be held Monday, July 24,2017 at 12 noon in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Shiva will be held following the service and again on Tuesday and Wednesday at her Natick residence  1-4 & 7-9 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Faber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Jacquelin Lee, of Natick, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, died July 23, 2017, at the age of 84, with her daughter Anne by her side, after a valiant fight against lung cancer. Until the very end, Jackie lived life on her own terms, proud and dignified. She leaves behind her daughter Anne Sobhoff, Anne’s husband, Todd Jardin, her son Peter Steinfield, her granddaughters Maye Sobhoff, and Madelyn Steinfield, and her sister, Patricia Caldwell.

Jackie was a woman of so many talents. Eloquent and elegant, an artist and pianist, with a remarkable ear for music.  She was known as an Executive Administrator “Extraordinaire” who dedicated much of her career as Registrar of the School of Environmental Studies at Yale University. Upon her retirement from her last role at Stoel Rives, the largest law firm in Oregon, three full time employees were needed to replace her.  Jackie was known and admired for her efficiency, incredible sense of humor and her devotion to her granddaughter, Maye.

When Jackie’s daughter, Anne, gave birth to Maye, Jackie relocated from the West Coast, to share in the joy and responsibility of raising lovely Maye. She was reserved and reclusive by nature; but when she chose to share herself with others, she was always gracious and kind and left an impression of gentleness, deep intelligence and dignity.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A funeral service will be held at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 1:30 pm.  Shiva will follow the service at the home of Anne Sobhoff and Todd Jardin, 12 Oak Knoll Road, Natick.  Shiva will continue on Friday from 1 pm – 5pm.

Jackie loved flowers! Additionally, remembrances in Jacquelin’s honor may be made to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America or the MSPCA. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Isabelle Goldstein Lesogor, formerly of Randolph, was born on February 14, 1928 in Boston, MA and passed away on July 20, 2017. Isabelle worked hard to raise her four children. She is preceded in death by Lena and Harry Goldstein, her parents, and sisters, Esther and Sadie. Isabelle is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Melissa Lesogor of Carver, MA, Lawrence and Margaret Lesogor of Braintree, MA, Paul and Suzanne Lesogor of Whitman, MA, and Cary and Lisa Lesogor of East Bridgewater, MA. Isabelle is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she adored. She loved to share stories about them with pride and love in her heart. Service was held on Friday, July 21, 2017. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her honor to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

On July 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Marjorie (Wolf) Wax. Devoted father of Anne, Steven and the late Carol Wax. Dad was a proud veteran of WWII.  He loved to help others and make them smile.                                                                                        Graveside service at Adath Jeshrun Cemetary, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following the service a celebration of life will be held at West of Centre Restaurant, 1732 Centre St., West Roxbury, from 1-3 pm. Remembrances may be made to  the Jewish War Veterans, c/o George Marshall, 832 Dedham St., Newton Centre, MA 02459 or to a charity of your choice.

 On July 18, 2017. Beloved wife of Milton Weinstein. Devoted mother of Mark, Bob, and Andrew. Dear grandmother of Adam, Julianna, Jessye and Maya. Dear great-grandmother of Jonathan, Briana, Ryan, and Benjamin. Loving sister of Zelda Stein, Roberta Goldberg, and Sarah Jacobs. Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following interment at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester, memorial observance will be at 4 Chestnut Lane, Bedford, through Friday sundown. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

On July 16, 2017. Age 88. Formerly of Worcester and Framingham.  Beloved wife of the late Bernard A. Goodman. Devoted mother of Joanne Samuels, David Goodman and his wife Jeanne M., and Jeffrey Goodman and his wife Ellen. Dear grandmother of Joseph, Charles, James and Julia. Great-grandmother of Daniel. Loving sister of the late Bert and Lester Chase. Graveside service at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, 55 St. Johns Road, Worcester, Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Joanne Samuels, Thursday evening and Friday until 4:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 72 E. Concord St., C-3, Boston,MA  02118.

Of Needham, on June 15, 2017. Beloved son of the late Harry and Esther (Kashick) Sadow. Loving brother of Joel Sadow, Sharon Samuels, and Lois Ross. Dear uncle of Barry Samuels, Jeff Samuels (Gayle), Lori Peljocich (Steven), Eric Sadow (Liz), Lisa Sadow Wollins, Greg Ross, and Nicole Lavelle (Brian). Also survived by many great-nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Monday, July 17, 2017 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Sharon Samuels on Monday after the service until 9 pm. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Of Canton, formerly of Sharon, on July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Ellen (Kaplan) Bieringer. Devoted father of Justin and Derek Bieringer. Dear brother of Ronald Bieringer (Nancy), Susan Bieringer, and Dale Covati (Luciano). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance at the Bieringer residence following the service until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 or Disabled American Veterans, 616 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02145. www.davma.org

Marjorie B. Ross – of Weston, age 43, on July 13, 2017. Beloved wife of Peter E. Ross. Dear daughter of Susan and Leo R. Breitman. Devoted mother of Sam and Molly. Dear sister of Alan Breitman. Loving daughter-in-law of Elinor and Jeffrey Ross. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be at her residence until 8:00 pm Sunday and will continue on Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to WEEFC, 89 Wellesley St., Weston, MA 02493, University of Wisconsin Foundation, 1848 University Ave., Madison, WI 53726, CJP, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110, or Beth Israel –Deaconess Medical Center, Development Office, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Age 86, formerly of Newton and Wayland, MA, passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2017. Born in Chelsea, MA in 1930, graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and proud Air Force Veteran. Devoted husband of Marcia Habelow. Loving father of Beth Habelow and Wendy Habelow and her husband Robert Weinstein. Cherished grandfather of Emily and David Weinstein. Predeceased by his brothers, Harold and Leslie Habelow.  Remembered lovingly by his sister and brother-in-law Marlene and Morton Brown and his many nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his zest for life and his deep devotion to his family and friends. Service at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Monday, July 17, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance will be at 14 Astra, Wayland through Wednesday, July 19, from 3:00-8:00 pm with services at 7:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 www.diabetes.org

Louis H. VanDernoot-Age 104,on July 12,2017,formerly of Southbridge,MA.Born in Malden, MA. Beloved husband of the late Ruth(Sax) VanDernoot. Devoted father of Richard VanDernoot and his wife Polly, and the late Edward VanDernoot and his surviving wife Carol. Dear grandfather of Joshua VanDernoot and his wife Kathleen, Nicole Hirsch and her husband Jared, and Kathy Hoover and her husband Jon Jacobson. Cherished great-grandfather of Brody and Kolby VanDernoot, Ty, Hunter and Lola Hirsch, Lauren, Katlyn and Carolyn Hoover, and the late Blake VanDernoot. Services and memorial observance private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute,P.O. Box 849168,Boston,MA 02284.

Emmanuel Moiseevich Lipmanov was born on October 17, 1924, in Zhitomir in the Republic of Ukraine in the former Soviet Union. Both his parents were teachers, and his father Moshe (Moisei Abramovich) made a successful career as a secondary school principal, and was decorated with the Order of Lenin as a prominent educator. At the beginning of the Second World War, at the end of June 1941, the family evacuated first to a small village near Stalingrad, and then to the South Asian republic of Kirghizstan. As a child in the 1920s, Emmanuel was afflicted with scarlet fever which caused a severe inflammatory process in his bones and joints. These ailments left him handicapped for life, with major deformities in his limbs and movement impairment.

Emmanuel Lipmanov graduated from high school with a Gold Medal, the highest honor in Soviet secondary education. In 1949, he graduated with highest honors from Leningrad (now, St. Petersburg) State University, with joint BS and MS in Physics. In 1951, he married Revekka Nachumovna Kaganovich, a native of Gorky (now, Nizhny Novgorod), Russia, who was a graduate of the University of Leningrad with a major in Classics and a minor in German. They had two children, son Boris born in 1952, and daughter Janna born in 1953.

In 1952, Lipmanov defended his PhD dissertation on “Radioactive phenomena in the decay of µ–meson.” While still a graduate student in Leningrad, Lipmanov started publishing innovative papers in the field of neutrino research. In 1952-56, he taught physics at the Novozybkov Teachers’ College, then from 1956 till 1970 at the Stalingrad (now, Volgograd) Pedagogical Institute. While there, he widely published in the leading periodicals in theoretical physics, and achieved particular prominence for the following three ideas he developed.

First, in 1959, he published a new classification of leptons containing two types of neutrino, electron neutrino and muon neutrino; he then proposed, simultaneously with Bruno Pontecorovo, a design of an experiment to differentiate the two neutrinos. The key presupposition of Lipmanov, that of the impossibility of interactions between the two types of neutrino, was successfully tested three years later at the Brookhaven National Laboratory’s particle accelerator in the United States.

Second, in a series of papers published in 1961-64, Lipmanov first proposed the existence of a new type of heavy lepton. This hypothesis was supported by theoretical work of Y.B. Zeldovich and L.B. Okun. In 1975, this new particle named t-lepton (tau-lepton) was discovered experimentally at the Stanford Linear Accelerator in the US. For this discovery, Martin Pearl of Stanford University was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1995. In his Nobel Lecture, he spoke of the pioneering work of Lipmanov and of his calculations of the main channel of t-lepton decay. Dr. Pearl cited Lipmanov’s work as a precursor to the discovery of t-lepton.

Lipmanov’s third fundamental idea was developed in his publications of 1967-68. It was a model of disrupted, but restored at high energies, left-right mirror symmetry of weak interactions in elementary particles. The symmetry disruption is due to the mass difference in vector bosons connected to the weak (V-A) and (V+A) currents. Since the early 21st century, such models based on left-right symmetry disruptions are considered as the most probable natural extension of the Standard Model of the electroweak interactions of elementary particles.

Lipmanov defended his second Doctoral Dissertation in 1965 at the Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia. It was titled “Studies in the Theory of Weak Interactions of the Elementary Particles.” Following this dissertation, Lipmanov was awarded the lifetime rank of Professor of Theoretical Physics. In Volgograd, he started developing a school of thought in particle physics and raised a cohort of talented young scientists.

In 1970, Lipmanov moved to Yaroslavl, where he founded a department of Theoretical Physics at the newly established University of Yaroslavl. He became the department’s founding chair, and continued extensive research as well as teaching. Among his graduate students from Volgograd and Yaroslavl were several talented scientists who later became internationally recognized leaders in the field.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, due to increased anti-Semitism, Professor Lipmanov’s children emigrated from the Soviet Union, and as a result, Lipmanov was subjected to persecution and organized harassment. He was demoted from the chairmanship of his department but remained a rank-and-file professor until his retirement in 1987. In 1989, he and his wife emigrated from the Soviet Union in order to be near their children. They came to the US as refugees, and settled in Boston, MA where their daughter Janna, a neuroscientist at Brandeis University, and her family resided. Lipmanov never stopped working and published important papers in leading international journals as well as on the Internet as preprints. His latest ideas dealt with the search for formulas describing the neutrino masses. Overall, he had authored over 100 seminal papers in theoretical physics.

Years after the fall of the Soviet Union, Professor Lipmanov was finally recognized in his native country. The school of scientific thought in particle physics created by Professor Lipmanov was declared in 2003 as the best among the peripheral (not located in a capital city) scientific schools by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin. In October 2004, to commemorate his 80th birthday, his former students organized a symposium in his honor at the University of Yaroslavl and published a Festschrift, “Leptons: Jubilee Collection of Articles devoted to the 80th Birthday of Professor E.M. Lipmanov.”

Emmanuel Lipmanov continued his work in theoretical physics into his nineties, till the very end, publishing his papers on the Internet preprint sites, and occasionally, in peer reviewed journals. His latest work was on electroweak interactions for neutrino mass ratios, and he started developing an insight into its’ cosmological implications.

Emmanuel Lipmanov was predeceased by his son Boris who died in 2014, and his wife Revekka who passed away in 2015. He is survived by his daughter Janna (and Edward) Kaplan of Newton MA, and their children: Emmanuel’s grandson Aaron Kaplan and Será Godfrey-Kaplan and her son Zeppelin Godfrey-Grantz of Newton MA; granddaughter Sima Kaplan of Philadelphia; and step-grandson Jeremy Kaplan with his wife Rebecca Ballantine and their children, Lhakyi, Eli, Dechen, Bella, and Cassie, of Brooklyn NY.

Rosen- Edith (Shwom), born in Plymouth MA in 1920, passed away at home in Chicago, IL on July 7,2017. Beloved wife for 63 years of the late Samuel Rosen, Edith moved to Chicago in 2007 shortly after his passing. She continued her active lifestyle at Brookdale Senior Living, reading to children with WITS, singing in the Brookdale Chorus, baking brownies and strudel for her many new friends and exercising regularly. She is remembered as the loving mother of Paula Dahari and Janet (Larry) Eaton, and the proud grandmother of Daniel Ellis Dahari and Justin Ross (Dominique Sorresso) Eaton. Service in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 12 Noon. Memorial contributions may be made to JourneyCare, www. journeycare.org/donate.

Checkoway- Norman, of Framingham, formerly of Haverhill, on July 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Barbara E. (Snider) Checkoway. Devoted father of Steven (Elisa), Nelson (Paula), and Martin (Donna). Dear grandfather of Emily, Michael, Laura, Spencer, Eva, Daniel and the late Chloe. Loving Brother of Naftali. Graveside service at Children of Israel Cemetery, 324 Middle Road, Haverhill, on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at his residence from 6-9 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A., 1811 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009.

Gerstl- Jeffrey D., of Franklin, formerly of Framingham and Hull, on July 3, 2017. Beloved husband of Sheila (Chonin) Gerstl. Dear son of the late Sam Gerstl and Ruth (Stein) Gerstl. Devoted father of Brian Gerstl and Robert Gerstl. Dear grandfather of Cody Gerstl. Loving brother of Mark Gerstl, Cindy Gerstl and her wife Julie Kern, and the late Paul Gerstl. Jeff was a wonderful uncle, cousin and friend to all who loved him. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 12:45 pm. Please gather at the rear of the Administration Building. Memorial observance will be at his late residence throughout the weekend. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston,MA  02110.

Michael K. Lillian-of Brighton, on July 4, 2017.Beloved companion of Cynthia Segal. Dear brother of Joel Lillian and his wife Hoa Tran, and Joy Niedzwiecki and her late husband Thomas. Dear uncle of Sarah Niedzwiecki. Service is private. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Ave., Brookline,MA 02446.

Age 96, of Brookline, formerly of Chestnut Hill, on July 1, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Selma E. (Wolff) Scher. Devoted father of Melissa Scher, Bill Scher and his wife Debby, and Lauri Chmielewski and her husband Stephen. Loving grandfather of Arielle and Adam Scher and Matthew and Madeline Chmielewski. Dear brother of the late Max, Joseph, and Murray Scher, Sylvia Scharlat, and Ruth Wenger. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather behind the administration building), Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance at the Chmielewski home on Wednesday and Thursday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, Development Office, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

On June 30, 2017, Laura Feldman, M.D., of Boston and Vineyard Haven, previously of Brookline and Longmeadow, MA, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at age 70. Beloved wife of Bruce Kinch, devoted mother of Evan Feldman-Boshes, of Cambridge, and Erica Feldman-Boshes of Boston.

Dr. Feldman was born in New York City, and was a proud alumna of the High School of Music and Art. She graduated Cum Laude from Barnard College and earned a MS in Mathematics from Cornell University before receiving her M.D. from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr. Feldman did her residency in Interventional Radiology at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia, and her fellowship in Cardiovascular Radiology at Mass General. She continued her practice at MGH for 5 years before joining the University of Chicago Medical Center as Staff Radiologist. She was Chief of Cardiovascular Radiology at the Boston VA Medical Center for 6 years, subsequently Staff Radiologist at St. Elizabeth’s, Boston, and for 6 years Staff Radiologist at Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, NM. From 2010 to 2016, she was an Interventional Radiologist at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA.

During her career, she held academic appointments at the University of Chicago, Tufts University, Boston University, and Harvard University. She was a Fellow, the Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, and a past President of the New England Society for Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology.

Dr. Feldman was a spirited woman who loved to travel, read ferociously, ate with rapture, and found happiness and contentment on her islands: Manhattan, Martha’s Vineyard, and St. John.  She was a passionate, lifelong advocate for women’s issues. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to Planned Parenthood. Memorial Service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, on Friday, July 7,2017 at 10:00 am.Please park on the Riverway. Following the service a reception will be held at Temple Israel.

Herman, Michael E.-formerly of Newton,MA,presently of Fitzwilliam, NH and Naples, FL,died Friday morning at the home of Cheryl Kottke, his significant other,with her at his side.Son of the late Samuel and Dorothy”Tootsie”Herman, he was predeceased by his wife Meryl Starr Herman. Devoted father of Perry and his wife Jackie, Jennifer and Starr Herman. Dear brother of Bonnie Bycoff, and and Dennis Herman and his wife Cece. Dear uncle of William Herman, Matthew Herman, Seth Herman, Amanda Perrin, Tamra Herman Olsen, Gregory, Kenny, Lorne, and Doug Bycoff  and his fiancé, Jenna Foley. Michael was a graduate of Boston University Business  School in accounting, Suffolk University Law School and Boston University Law School with a Masters degree in Taxation. He served with the 26^th Yankee Division,Mass National Guard. He worked as  CPA/Attorney for more than 45 years with his brother Dennis in the firm of Herman and Herman. He was Treasurer of the YMHA Alumni Association and was a Board member of Camp Kingswood. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 10:45 am. Following the service  memorial observance will be at the home of Perry and Jackie Herman until 5:00pm and Monday 10:00am – 3:00pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Jewish War Veterans, Newton Post 211, 832 Dedham St.,Newton, MA 02459 .

Harry C. Wechsler, 97, of Weston, MA – chemist, business leader, and philanthropist – died June 29, 2017. His career spanned bench research in the nascent plastics industry to the presidencies of Borden Chemical and Beatrice Chemical, Inc.; ownership of the Farboil Company; and the founding of the Institute of Contemporary Affairs and NGO Monitor in Jerusalem. Wechsler was known for his incisive analytical skills, vast store of knowledge and international experience, patrician demeanor, and generosity with both counsel and resources.

Harry Wechsler was born and raised in Iasi, Romania, the oldest son of a wealthy, Jewish textile manufacturer. He attended college in Manchester, England, until forced to leave by the outbreak of World War II. Idealistic and ambitious, and chafing against the anti-semitism of his home country, he emigrated to Palestine in 1940, where he became part of a circle of young leaders active in building the new state of Israel. There he earned a master’s degree in polymer chemistry at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University. He then traveled to the U.S. to get his doctorate in polymer chemistry at Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now Polytechnic Institute of New York University). During this time, he led a group of chemists in a clandestine ordnance project designed to assist Israel’s defense by bypassing a mideast arms embargo.

Wechsler’s career then took him to Borden Inc, where he was instrumental in creating the stretchable, clear plastic wrap that has since become ubiquitous in supermarket food packaging. He established Borden as a force in the field of thermoplastics and packaging films, and quickly rose to become president of its chemical division.

In 1972, he moved to Beatrice Companies, Inc, where he developed the Beatrice Chemical Division, eventually acquiring and supervising 23 domestic and international profit centers. Under his management, the Chemical Division grew 15-fold, with activities in ten lines of business, including the manufacture of acrylic and polyurethane polymers, leather finishes, printing inks, compounded engineering plastics, and graphite composites for missiles and the aircraft/aerospace industry.

In 1985, when Beatrice sold its chemical division in a $760,000,000 transaction, Wechsler purchased Farboil, one of its companies. He continued to manage and build Farboil as President and co-owner for 14 years, producing high performance electrical encapsulating compounds, powdered coatings, and other specialty chemical compounds.

After selling Farboil in 1999, Wechsler made his longtime philanthropic work a full-time job. In 2001 he founded the Institute for Contemporary Affairs at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, an international policy forum and think tank addressing Israel’s security challenges. The following year he co-founded NGO Monitor, a watchdog organization working to expose non-governmental organizations that unfairly criticize Israel and distort its human rights record. Both organizations have broad international reach.

Wechsler also raised the funds to endow the Herman F. Mark Chair in Polymer Science at NYU Polytechnic Institute, and was the founding donor of the endowed Wechsler Award for Faculty Excellence at Polytechnic University. He has served on numerous university, business, and civic boards, and was the founding donor of a fellowship in orthopedic tumor research at Massachusetts General Hospital. In all his endeavors, Wechsler was not a passive philanthropist but provided on-going direction and hands-on advice and support.

Throughout his life, Wechsler, who spoke seven languages, maintained a deep familiarity with international developments, keeping abreast of political and economic affairs around the world. He traveled extensively, both as an executive expanding Beatrice Chemical internationally, and as a global citizen. He became a proud and patriotic American, while retaining cultural ties to Europe and remaining passionately devoted to Israel.

As in business, Wechsler had a full family life and was remarkably forward-thinking. Decades before the women’s movement, he encouraged his wife to earn a PhD and become a practicing psychologist, and he later encouraged his three daughters to pursue graduate degrees and establish professional careers. He organized the family’s religious observances; patronized the arts; was the life of every party; and generously dispensed insights, humor, money and advice. He was successful in every dimension of his life.

His survivors include his beloved wife, Ruth Reiser Wechsler, who shared his life for 68 years; three daughters and sons-in-law: Mia Wechsler Doron (Scott) of Durham, NC; Dana Wechsler Linden (Larry) of New York, NY; and Sharon Wechsler Jacques (Michael) of Acton, MA; two nephews, Joav Leventer and Oded Leventer of Tel Aviv, Israel; and five grandchildren: Anna Craig, Nathan Jacques, Tess Linden, Lily Doron, and Maya Linden.

A private, graveside funeral will be followed by a memorial service at a future date.

of Randolph, on June 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leon Katler. Devoted mother of Elissa Katler (Damien DiBona), Marshall Katler (Caryl Simon-Katler), Paul Katler (Beryl Reid) and Marilyn Katler (Barry Rosenberg). Dear grandmother of Mikhaela, Max, Rachel, and David. Cherished great-grandmother of Zora, Rivka and Dean. Loving sister of Sarah Fine and the late Abraham, Reuben, Eva, Dora, Hyman, Philip and Milton. Graveside service at Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery, 490 North Street, Randolph, Sunday, July 2, 2017, at 1:30 pm. Following service, memorial observance will be held at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St., Stoughton, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Richard R. Ravech-of Boca Raton, FL and Needham, on June 28, 2017.Beloved husband of 62 years to Sonia (Yassen) Ravech. Devoted father of Ellen Winnick, Marcie Schwartz and her husband Stephen, Larry Ravech and his wife Janet, and Mike Ravech. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey Winnick and his wife Cianna, Jessica Winnick, Ben Williams and his wife Monica, Jake Williams, Tyler and Emily Ravech, and Michael A. Ravech. Dear great-grandfather of Kylie and Chase Winnick. Devoted brother of Louis Ravech and his wife Toby, and Barry Ravech and his wife Nancy. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the residence of Larry and Janet Ravech until 8:00 pm Friday and will continue Sunday 2-7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168 Boston, MA  02284-9168 or Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St, Suite D, Danvers, MA 01923. www.CareDimensions.org

Of Newton, on June 27, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Maurice Perlman. Devoted mother of Robert Perlman (Lesley) and Jon Perlman (Fran). Loving grandmother of Andrew (Nikki), Abbe (Daniel Klein), Jeffrey (Jill), and Daniel (Rachel). Cherished great-grandmother of Lev, Eli, Maya, Lily, Caleb, Emma, & Alexis. Services at the Dana Chapel, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, Friday, June 30, 2017 at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Lesley Perlman, Friday after the service until 3 pm and Sunday-Wednesday, 2-5 & 7-9 pm with minyan service Monday and Wednesday at 7 am and 7:30 pm, Sunday and Tuesday at 8:30 am and 7:30 pm, and Thursday at 7 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to: VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 100 Trade Center, G-500, Woburn, MA 01801 or to a charity of choice.

Of Lexington, on June 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Lucille J. “Babsy” (Cofman) Krichmar. Devoted father of Steven and Karen Krichmar, and Jeffrey and Trina Krichmar. Dear grandfather of Dan and Hannah Krichmar. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Memorial observance will be at his residence on Monday 6-8 pm and  Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm, and at the home of Steven and Karen Krichmar on Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Emunah, Lexington. Ozzie was a Guidance Counselor at Lexington High School for 32 years, a founding member of Temple Emunah, Lexington, founder of Massachusetts School Counselors Association, an Army Veteran of World War 2, and an avid photographer.

Norman Rosenfield-of Newton, on June 23, 2017.Beloved husband of the late Ruth L. (Weisbaum) Rosenfield. Loving father of Sherryl Rosenberg, and Corey J. Rosenfield. Dear grandfather of Jesse and Devin Rosenberg. Dear brother of Sylvia and the late Adele Hillman,Grace Lipson and Walter Rosenfield. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd.,Newton Centre, on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 1:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Emeth,194 Grove St., Brookline,MA 02467.

Dr. Irving L. Kanin of Newton and West Palm Beach, formerly of Brookline, Boston, and Norwood, on June 21, 2017 at the age of 96 after a brief illness. Dr. Kanin lived an extraordinary life as a veterinarian, an inventor of household products and an activist in progressive causes. At his death he was surrounded by his loving children and their spouses. He was predeceased by his beloved wife and soulmate of more than 71 years, Doris. He is survived by his son Dennis Kanin and his wife Carol of Newton, son Erik Kanin and his wife Karen of Portsmouth, NH, daughter Lisa Hochheiser and her husband Joseph of Chevy Chase, Md, grandchildren Zachary Kanin and his wife Christina Angelides, Jesse Hochheiser, Jonah Kanin and his wife Michelle Shwarzstein, Ethan Hochheiser, Franklin Kanin and Cody Hochheiser, and great- granddaughter Elodie Kanin. He was the son of Louis and Ida, brother of Beverly Brosterman and her husband Stanley, the late Beatrice Small and her husband Leonard, brother-in-law of Judith Small and the late Dr. Melvin Small and of Leonard Paul and the late Leslie Paul. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins. Irving was born in the Bronx, NY in 1921 and graduated from St. John’s University and Middlesex Veterinary School in Waltham, MA in 1944, the same year he married Doris. Over his lifetime he practiced veterinary medicine in Virginia, Maryland — where he treated lions, tigers and giraffes at Largo Wildlife Preserve– and in Hingham and Needham, MA. Sixty-five years ago he founded Lynwood Laboratories, a household products business that continues to this day and where he continued to serve as its President right up to his death. Among the more than 30 products that he invented and developed, in collaboration with his wife Doris, were Spray-n-Starch, Screen & Surface, Shoo-Fly Hornet Spray, and Sport Mosquito & Tick Repellent. Lynwood Laboratories’ Spray-n-Starch was the first aerosol product of its kind in the US. Irving was involved in and passionate about progressive causes. Along with his wife Doris, he was active on behalf of civil rights, economic and social justice and ending the Vietnam war. He never lost his commitment to social justice and a more peaceful world. His legacy will live on through his children and grandchildren. He will always be remembered by them for his kindness, enthusiasm and unwavering optimism. Services on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre at 11:00 am. Following interment at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St.,West Roxbury, the family will sit shiva at the home of Dennis and Carol Kanin in Newton until 5:00pm and 7-9pm and will continue Tuesday  2-4 & 7-9 pm. Memorial contributions in Irving’s name may be made to International Rescue Committee, https://help.rescue.org/donate/in-memory-dr-kanin.

Retired professor of physics and philosophy at Boston University, on June 19, 2017, at home. Beloved husband of Karin D. (Hansen) von Trotha-Cohen and the late Robin (Hirshhorn) Cohen. Devoted father of Deborah Strod (Eran), Daniel Cohen (Nancy), and Michael Cohen (Dianna Goodwin).  Loving grandfather of Sarah, Mike, Joseph, Laurel, Rudi, Jacob, Max, Maya, and Jesse; great-grandfather of Hugo , Amelia, Kaylee, and Kayleigh; and great-great-grandfather of Naia and Nova. Dear Brother of Myrna Fisher and the late Judi Driscoll. Dear Brother-in-law of Gene LePere, Naomi Caryl, and the late Gordon Hirshhorn. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, MA, Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, shiva and gathering will be held at his residence from 3:30-8:30 pm. A memorial celebration will be planned. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union (aclu.org), the Union of Concerned Scientists (ucsusa.org), or the International Rescue Committee (rescue.org).