Archive: May, 2017

Of Sharon, on May 23, 2017. Devoted father of Larry Ross, and Melissa DePriest. Dear grandfather of Holden C. DePriest. Loving brother of the late Loretta “Libby” Wolff. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 10:45 am ( procession forms at rear of Administration Bldg.) Following the service memorial observance will be at the home of Ken and Ruthie Weiner, on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Of Framingham, on May 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Harvey Steinberg. Devoted mother of Brenda Steinberg of Framingham and Robert Steinberg of Newton and his late wife Wendy Steinberg. Cherished “Eme” to Melissa Kaufman of Boston and Jonathan Kaufman and his fiancé, Christyne Martin of Lakeville, Lea Steinberg, and Jennifer Steinberg both of Newton. Also survived by many longtime family members and friends. Service at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, Friday, May 26, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following burial at Edgell Grove Cemetery, 53 Grove St., Framingham, memorial  observance will be held at the Steinberg residence until 4 pm and continue on Saturday 7-8:30 pm and Sunday 2-4 and 7-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cancer Center of Sarasota-Manatee, 3830 Bee Ridge Rd., #301, Sarasota, FL 34233.

Sylvia Weintraub, of Framingham, MA passed away on May 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Paul Weintraub. Dear daughter of the late Morris Krauss and the late Minnie (Lovitz) Krauss. Devoted mother of Mona Barbara Luchans and her husband Irving, and Robert Weintraub and his wife Gloria. Loving grandmother of Michelle Luchans Atias and her husband Refael, and Amy Luchans. Dear great grandmother of Geffen Luchans Atias. Beloved aunt of Richard Roth and his wife Magaret. Dear sister of the late Francis Roth and Bernard Krauss. Graveside services will be held on Long Island, NY. Remembrances may be made to St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central St. Framingham, MA  01701.

Lois Mezer-Of Arlington,on May 21, 2017.Services pending.

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Mildred Dorothy (Levine) Feldman-of Dedham, formerly of Newton,died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the age of 100. She was the consummate mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. “G-ma” will be remembered for loving to read to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, babysitting at a moment’s notice, knitting beautiful sweaters and blankets, enjoying a Red Sox game on TV with her sons and grandsons, passing on a joy of the game of golf, helping with late-night homework assignments for her sons as they grew up, and sharing her overwhelming love of family. She was famous for her lemon poppy seed cookies, apple crumb pie, and matzoh ball soup. Mildred was the wife of the late Hyman. She is survived by her brother, Ronald Levine and his wife Ina; her eldest son, Peter Feldman and his wife Catherine Dooley; her youngest son, Elliot Feldman and his wife Marilyn; her grandchildren, Ben Feldman and his wife Tricia, Nathan Dooley-Hayes and his wife Frances, Eve Feldman and Eric Dooley-Feldman; and by 4 great-grandchildren, Camille, Carolina, and Gabriella Feldman, and Hemsley Hayes. Mildred was overjoyed to be able to meet and hold her youngest great-granddaughter, Hemsley, on her 100th birthday this year. She has left us all with many wonderful memories that we will keep in our hearts and minds. Her spirit lives on through her family, as she would never forget to say “always love you” during a visit. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 1:45 pm at Sharon Memorial Park,43 Dedham St., Sharon (please assemble at the rear of the administration building) .A reception will follow at 88 Harvard Street,  Newtonville, MA .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Formerly of Chestnut Hill and Longboat Key, FL, on May 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Irving S. Paley. Devoted mother of Joseph “Jack” Paley (Ziva) and Martin Paley (Susan). Loving grandmother of Amit, Shimrit, Emily, and Frances. Cherished great-grandmother of Avi. Dear sister of Marsha Malamud, Sarah Wolman, Samuel Karlin, Esther Miller, and Henry Karlin. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Joseph “Jack” and Ziva Paley, Tuesday until 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5 & 7-9 pm, Friday 2-5 pm, and Sunday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlotte’s memory may be made to Hadassah – New England, 1320 Centre St., Newton, MA 02459.

Of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Waquoit, MA, and Scarsdale, NY, passed away on May 20, 2017. Beloved wife of George Boronkay. Devoted mother of Dena Boronkay Rashes and her husband Michael, and David Boronkay. Loving grandmother of Emma, Lily, Daniel and Hailey. Dear sister of Dr. Joseph Y. Dwoskin and his wife Ilona, Albert J. Dwoskin and his wife Claire, and the late David Dwoskin. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel/Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, MA, on Tuesday May 23, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Dena Boronkay Rashes and Michael Rashes until 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday 1-3pm & 7-9pm, and Sunday 3-8pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Serena Boronkay may be made to the Serena Dwoskin Boronkay Memorial Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital in support of lung cancer research. Gifts may be made online at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate/ or mailed to the MGH Development Office, attention: Carrie Powers, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114. Checks payable to Massachusetts General Hospital. Please include “in memory of Serena Boronkay” on the memo line. Gifts may also be made to Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Rd, Falmouth, MA 02536.

Reena Leah Kling- of Boston, MA, on May 18, 2017. Devoted mother of Lev Kling-Bronstein. Beloved partner of Kimberly Warsett. Loving sister of Elana Kling Perkins and husband Rabbi Carl Perkins and Adina Kling and husband Judah Levine. Adoring aunt of Leora, Jeremy, Dov and Eitan. Service at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Friday, May 19, 2017, at 1:30 pm. Interment at Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Reena’s name may be made  to New Israel Fund, www.nif.org, Planned Parenthood, www.plannedparenthood.org, or Havurat Shalom, www.havuratshalom.org.

Joseph Berman-of Brookline, after a brief illness, on May 18, 2017. Beloved son of the late Peter and Rose (Krinsky) Berman. Loving brother of Bernice Rose and her husband Charles of Brookline, Marilyn Doris Rose and her husband David of Marblehead and the late Howard Berman. Also survived by 7 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews. Services private. Visitors are welcome at the home of Bernice and Charles Rose on Sunday 4-8 pm, Monday thru Thursday 1-3 & 7-9:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Natalie Rothstein-Age 100,of Newton, on May 17, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Hyman. Devoted mother of Howard  Rothstein and his wife Diane, Kenneth Rothstein and his wife Carole. Dear grandmother of Andrew and Melinda Rothstein, Amy Rothstein, Matthew and Stacey Rothstein,Daniel and Tara Rothstein. Loving great grandmother of Shayna Rothstein, Abigail and Jake Rothstein, Samuel,Hannah and Leo Rothstein. Dear sister of Jerry Nevins and the  late Elsie Theise and Victor Nevins. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park,43 Dedham St., Sharon ( meet at the rear of administration building) on Sunday, May 21,2017 at 10:45 am.Following interment the family will be at the home of Kenneth and Carole Rothstein until 8:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dana Farber Cancer Institute Lymphoma Research – Dr. Jacobsen,10 Brookline Place West – 6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Donald Kaplan-of Easton, on May 13, 2017. Dear brother of Marsha Mazor. Services are private.

Silvan “Sam” Schweber, age 89, of Lexington, MA, on May 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Snait (Gississ) Schweber. Devoted father of Simone Schweber, Howard Schweber and Libby Schweber. Dear grandfather of Talia and Max Ivry and Noah and Emma Schweber and loving brother of Estelle Fink. Memorial service at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA 02459, Monday, May 15, 2017 at 3:00 pm. Following service, memorial observance will be held at the home of Anne Harrington in Cambridge.

Rosanne Bergman-of Framingham,on May 11.

Bertha Sher-of Framingham,on May 13,2017.Beloved wife of the late Allen.Devoted mother of Barbara Sher and Denise Sher Roditi. Dear grandmother of Alison Pastor, Andrew Pastor, Elyse Blum and Lauren Noorparvar. Loving great-grandmother of Tamar, Zaki, Nitai and Arjuna.Loving sister of the late Belle,Harry,Nat,Alex and Hymie. Service at Chabad of Sudbury,100 Horse Pond Rd., Sudbury,on Monday,May 15, 2017 at 11:00 am.Interment at Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, New Jersey,on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:00 am.

of Watertown, on May 13, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Catharine Cook. Devoted father of S. Robert Stone, III (Diana), Julie Stone Connelly, and Abigail Cook Stone. Cherished grandfather of Christopher (Vanessa), Toby, Casey, Allie, Brianna, Cierra, Penny, Dylan, and Daniel. Services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Donations in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 – www.michaeljfox.org

of Brighton, formerly of Newton, on May 12, 2017. Beloved wife of Mikhail Heifetz. Devoted mother of the late Irina Finehouse. Cherished grandmother of Constantine and Elena Finehouse and cherished great-grandmother of Isabella. Nina’s family will receive visitors at the Wilson Chapel on the campus of the Andover Newton Theological School, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 10 am – 12 noon.

Jodi Lynn  Fisher-of Newton, suddenly at the age of 53, on May 7, 2017.Beloved daughter of the late Attorney Leonard Fisher and Jillian (Greenstein) Fisher. Dear sister of David Fisher. She is survived by her devoted caregiver, Anna Matos and Jodi’s service dog Max, and many loyal friends. Jodi leaves a legacy of philanthropy to numerous organizations, chiefly among them NEADS (the training of Service Dog teams). Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St.,Sharon, on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to NEADS,P.O.BOX 1100,Princeton,MA 01541(info@neads.org) or Stopafib.org.

On May 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Chery L. (Pachtman) Schwartz. Devoted father of Rabbi Suzie Jacobson, Tara Schwartz, and Matthew Schwartz. Dear brother of Larry Schwartz and Judy Schwartz. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance will be held at Temple Israel on Tuesday from 5-9 pm and will continue at the home of Rabbi Suzie Jacobson on Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am – 9 pm, Friday, 10 am – 4 pm, Saturday after sundown, and Sunday 10 am – 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Israel, c/o Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Of Stoughton, age 100, on May 6, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Solomon Lipofsky. Devoted daughter of the late Abraham and Mary (Postman) Reiser. Loving sister of the late Morris Reiser, Rose Liberman, Anna Monosson, and Ida Sharp. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Graveside service at the Lawrence Ave. Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martha’s memory may be made to the MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Martha served as a 1^st Lt. in the Army Air Corps during WWII and Korea.

Sinel, Sharon (Feldman) of Newton, 71, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2017 in Needham. Devoted mother of Sarah Miller and son-in-law, David Miller, and the late Benjamin Feldman. Loved grandmother (Mémé) of Genevieve Miller.  Sharon was a lover of sailing, the beach, antiques and of people. Sharon will be missed by all who knew her. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance following the service at Sarah and David’s home and on Friday, May 12, 4-7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a breast cancer charity of your choice.

Alvin Aronson of Brookline, May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Zelda Aronson. Dear brother of Leon and Judith Aronson.  Loving step-father of Ellen & Michael Mosner and Howard Koor. Loving grandfather of Advah Goren and Sophia Mosner-Koor. Loving uncle of Janet & Eric Aronson and Neil & Lisa Aronson. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen Mosner and Howard Koor, Sunday 5/7, 4-8:30pm, Monday & Tuesday 5-8:30pm.

Adele (Freidson) Feldman- of Chestnut Hill, on May 3, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Frank Feldman. Devoted mother of Gerald Feldman and his wife Renee, and Lee Feldman. Dear Grandmother of Guenevere Vogel and her husband Brandon. Loving sister of Ruth Kavesh, and the late Eliot Freidson and Beatrice Bernat. Services will be private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, 72 East Concord St., Boston, MA 02118. www.apdama.org.

age 92, of Randolph, passed away on April 13th, 2017 in Roslindale. Funeral services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, at 12:45 pm on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Pearlene is survived by her daughters Carol Cohen of Norton, MA., Ilene Ringler of Phoenix, AZ., her son David Zimel of Oakhurst, NJ, son in law Charles Ringler and daughter in law JoAnn Zimel. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jessica Zimel , Matthew Zimel, Benjamin Cohen and Lee Cohen. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to worthy causes that Pearlene supported. They are as follows:  Make A Wish, Operation Smile, Smile Train, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Massachusetts Humane Society, Arbor Foundation, or Plant A Tree In Israel. A lover of art, theatre, music, animals and most of all people, Pearlene will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Michael A. Zackman -of Boston, May 2, 2017. Beloved husband of Lori Krasner. Devoted father of  Matthew and Jonathan. Dear brother of Roberta and Judy Zackman. Devoted brother-in-law of Larry, Michael and Jeffrey Krasner  and Michael Tack. Dear son-in-law of Rose Krasner. Loving uncle of Molly and Ben Tack and Rachel Krasner. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton,on Thursday,May 4, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Michael Tack until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Richard and Charlotte Okonow Parkinson’s Family Support, c/o Jewish Family and Children’s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

Elsie D. (Nevins) Theise- Of Palm Beach County, FL, and Chestnut Hill. Passed away peacefully in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Russell L. Theise. Devoted mother of Jay and Francoise Theise, Leland and Carol Theise, and Shelley Theise. Dear grandmother of Philippe Theise, Julie Theise Comenzo, Rachelle Theise, Jeffrey Theise and Russell Porter. Great-grandmother of Kaben Comenzo, Fiona Comenzo, and Skylar Comenzo. Loving sister of Natalie Rothstein, Jerold Nevins, and the late Victor Nevins. Private graveside services were held.

FREUDBERG-Richard L., age 89 of Newton, MA, on April 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Rita L. (Rosenfeld) Freudberg for almost 65 years. Devoted father of Stuart and his wife Lynn Gutter, Jeffrey and his wife Suzanne Oesterreicher, and Audrey. Loving grandfather to Adam, Michael, Daniel, Rose, Jeremy, and Jake Freudberg and great-grandfather to Evan, Noah, and Leah. Brother to the late Grace F. Berlow. A graduate of Rensselaer and MIT. Richard had a long career as an electrical engineer, starting at the Naval Research Lab and Dunn Engineering in Washington,D.C., and for over 50 years in Massachusetts at Sylvania, GTE, and Wang Laboratories. He was an accomplished piano player, ham radio operator, marksman, and auto mechanic who loved tinkering with his cars. Services at Temple Reyim 1860 Washington St.,Newton, MA on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11 am. Burial will follow at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph,MA. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Tuesday from 5- 8 pm, Wednesday 2-4, 6-8 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Greater Boston Food Bank, or Newton- Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation.

of Sharon, on April 27, 2017. Beloved husband of Paula R. (Riseman) Klein. Devoted father of Lisa Klein Gagner and her husband John, Jennifer Klein Wrona and her husband Matthew. Step- father of Aaron J. Schatz, and Noam J. Schatz and his  wife Sarah. Also survived by thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Diane Klein Berger and her husband Steven, and the late Linda Klein Snyder and her surviving husband Elliot. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8 pm on Sunday and continuing Monday through Thursday, 3-5, 7-9 pm and on Friday 10 am – 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to Anti- Defamation League of New England, 40 Court St., Boston, MA  02109.

age 83, formerly of Wellesley, Framingham and Natick. Born and raised in New London, CT, passed away on April 28, 2017. She was the loved mother of Gail Kosloff (Newton), Barry Kosloff (Lusaka, Africa), Nana to Justin Gurevitch (Los Angeles), and mother-in-law to Robert Saltzman. Brother to Robert G. Pumerantz (New London, CT). Beverly was a graduate of Boston University School of Education 1956, student teacher at Countryside School (Newton), and member of Pi Lambda Theta National Honor Society. She loved working with special education students. More than 20 years in Needham Public Schools, as well as Natick and Wayland schools. Lifelong member of Hadassah and founding member of Women’s Auxiliary Leonard Morse Hospital (now MetroWest, Natick). In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hadassah.org or Special Olympics. Memorial services to be held on Wednesday, May 3 at 3:30pm Temple Beth Shalom at 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA. Reception to follow at the Temple.

ALEXANDER PERGAMENT-Age 26, of Boston died in his sleep April 22. Alex was the beloved son of Andrea and Russel Pergament and the adored nephew of his aunts and uncles. His cousin Sarah was like a sister to him and he was her protective older brother. Alex graduated from Newton South, where he excelled in academics and played tuba in the Symphonic band. He read a book a week since middle school, was published in a national sporting magazine at age 15, and earned the distinction of becoming an Eagle Scout. He became a Bar Mitzvah at Temple Shalom in Newton.   He volunteered several days a month at Saint Anthony’s Shrine in Downtown Crossing where he helped feed the homeless and find shelter for those in need. In Downtown Crossing he saved a young woman’s life after she collapsed on the street. He was very proud of that. He worked at Grace House in Lynn, a group home, where he taught the guys how to apply for jobs via computer and without that training they could not gain employment. He enjoyed his work at a news agency and social media startup where he will be fiercely missed. Funeral arrangements were conducted privately. In lieu of flowers tax free donations would be gratefully accepted at Grace House Institute, P.O. Box 444, Lynn, MA 01905.

Mildred (Lefkowitz) Kozinn, age 96, of Aventura, FL, formerly of Woodmere, Long Island, on April 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Murray Kozinn. Devoted mother of Nancy and Dr. Kenneth H. Falchuk, Dr. Wesley and Beth Kozinn, and Andrew and Carey Kozinn. Dear Grandmother of Evan and Felicia Falchuk, Bradley Falchuk, Aimee Falchuk, Benjamin and Julie Kozinn, Dr. Spencer and Amanda Kozinn, Rachel and Jon Brill, Jacob Kozinn, and Nathanial and Shannon Kozinn. Great-grandmother of Brenna, Colin and Lydia Falchuk, Isabella and Brody Falchuk, Jack and Dean Kozinn, Henry Kozinn, Joseph and Alex Brill, and Wylie, Max and Owen Kozinn. Loving sister of the late Dr. Seymour Lefkowitz.  Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Mildred was a past president of the Turnberry Chapter of Hadassah. Services at Riverside-Gordon Chapel, North Miami Beach, FL, on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 10:30am. Interment at Beth David Memorial Gardens, Hollywood, FL. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nancy and Dr.  Kenneth H. Falchuk, Newton, MA, on Monday and Tuesday 5-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Hadassah Nurses Council, Hadassah Northeast, 1320 Centre St. #205, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Of Randolph, on April 25, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Bernstein with whom she shared 67 years of marriage. She leaves behind three children, Leslie and Jeffrey Weiner of Randolph, Howard and Jane Bernstein of Stoughton, and Tami and Martin Teperow of Salem, NH. In addition, she leaves behind seven grandchildren, five great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. She was the sister of the late Carole Neitlich and Dr. Herbert Goldberg. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Lindwood Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at her residence on Thursday 6-9 pm, Friday 12-4 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth Am, c/o Samuel and Roberta Bernstein Scholarship Fund.

Gilman- Sylvia M. (Zuckerman), of Brockton, on April 22, 2017. Beloved wife of Richard Gilman. Devoted mother of Cindy Coughlin and her husband Jim, Lisa Juergens, Robyn Hurley and her husband Tim , and Andrea Duncan and her husband Scott. Dear grandmother of Matthew, Justin, Daniel, and Nicholas. Loving sister of Bernard Zuckerman, Louis Zuckerman, Edward Zuckerman, and the late Gerald Zuckerman and Fred Zuckerman. Also survived by Nieces and Nephews. Services at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Sterra (Stone)Tackeff – of Dedham, formerly of Brookline, on April 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bertram C. Tackeff. Devoted mother of Matthew Tackeff and his wife Elian, Roger Tackeff and his wife Maryanne, and the late Jo Ann Toledano and her surviving husband Allan and his lovely wife Roz  Garber. Loving grandmother of Michael Toledano and his wife Keren, Daniel Toledano and partner Jasmine, Samantha and partner Devon, John Tackeff, Michael Tackeff and partner Sam, and David Tackeff. Cherished great grandmother of Josiah Lev Toledano. Dear sister of the late Alvin Isaac Stone. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (Parking on the Riverway),on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Roger and Maryanne Tackeff until 8:00pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131..

The Honorable Jeffrey A. Abber, 55, of Malden and West Yarmouth and formerly of Brockton, passed away in the loving arms of his family after living life to the absolute fullest and showing his family how to accept death with peace and dignity. Jeff was the beloved husband of Maureen (Duffy) and adored and much loved father of Annie M. of South Boston, Zachary S. of Melrose and Caitlin R. of Somerville.

Despite a cancer diagnosis over 2 years ago, Jeff continued to live  life as he always had with compassion, strength, empathy, the most amazing positive outlook and  sense of humor.  While undergoing treatment, Jeff continued to work, travel, and golf, cook gourmet meals, spend time with family and friends, enjoy Boston sports, tell comical stories, enjoy music and simply enjoy life.  As he often said, he was not sick; he simply had cancer.  Jeff loved so many and was loved by so many.   Once Jeff met you, you were a friend for life and there was absolutely nothing that he would not do for a friend.  His generosity and thoughtfulness knew no bounds.

Jeff grew up in Brockton, the devoted son of the late Herman and Charlotte (Baskin) Abber. He was a proud graduate of Brockton High School, Brandeis University and New England School of Law.   After graduating law school, Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Maureen with whom he shared 38 years of love and 30 years of marriage.  Jeff’s greatest joy was being a father to his triplets.   He provided Annie, Zach and Cait with their moral compass and their appreciation that family matters most.  He enjoyed coaching many of their sports team and served as a coach and mentor to many in the Malden Youth Sports program.  Jeff thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his children at their Cape house; traveling; having family dinners; watching their sporting and dancing activities; watching Boston sports teams, engaging in lively discussions and simply basking in the happiness of a father who loved his three.

For over 20 years Jeff maintained a law practice in Malden, The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Abber, focusing on probate and family law. The highlight of Jeff’s career was when he was appointed an Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court for the Middlesex County by Governor Deval Patrick. As an Associate Justice, Jeff presided initially in the Essex Probate and Family Court in Salem and more recently in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court in Cambridge.   He served as a Judicial Mentor to new judges and served on the Education Committee for the Probate and Family Court where he developed and shaped judicial education programs for the entire bench.  Jeff also advanced and taught many continuing legal education programs for the Massachusetts Bar Association and MCLE.   Jeff’s judicial colleagues appreciated Jeff’s legal wisdom; compassion; humility; sense of grace; sense of humor; wit; and exuberance.  In 2015, Jeff was recognized with the Jurist of the Year Award by the Middlesex County Bar Association.  We are eternally grateful to all of his colleagues over the years who provided a tremendous community of support to Jeff and our family.

Jeff was a past member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Family and Probate Innes of Court, the Malden Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors, the Lions Club International and the Cape Cod Synagogue.

Jeff has left behind a legacy of love, family and friends will forever live on in the hearts of his wife, children and all who loved him.   Family meant everything to Jeff and there was nothing that he enjoyed more than spending time with his extended family.  In addition to his wife and children, Jeff is survived by his brother Russell, his sister and brother-in-law Carol and Jonathan Braverman, his brother and sister-in-law Scott and Kim and his sister-in-law Louise Duffy; his adoring nieces and nephews Allison and Jared Braverman and Brittany, Ben and Sophie Abber; his “second son”, Michael Sullivan; his “third daughter”, Jennifer DeLacey, whom he loved dearly; his beloved “little buddy” Rolo, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and colleagues.  In addition to his parents, Jeff was pre-deceased by his mother and father in-law James and Anne (Donovan) Duffy; his brother-in-law James Duffy; his close friend Jonathan Shostack and his loyal dog Rudi.

Our family will be forever grateful for the amazing and compassionate care that Jeff received at Mass General Hospital and would like to thank  Dr. Janet Murphy, Patricia Tammaro, NP,  Robyn Farrell, John Opolski, Dr. Jennifer Shin; the staff on Yawkey 7 and 8  and “Jeff’s nurses” on Lunder 10 and Lunder 9 for the love and support that they gave to Jeff and our family, especially Jen Venuti, Natalia DeMatteo, Christine Weiand and Christine Shaughnessy along with so many other amazing nurses whom Jeff loved.   Our lives are forever enriched by the friendship and compassion that you provided. We would also like to thank Diana Byomuhangi of Seasons Hospice for the care and compassion that she provided to all of us.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton Centre on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial observance will be held at the Abber residence in Malden on Sunday 6:30-8:30 p.m. and   Monday 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the Abber residence in West Yarmouth on Tuesday 3:00-7:00 p.m.  Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jeff’s memory may be made to Jeff’s Justice League Team, http://profile.pmc.org/TJ0082, which is riding in Jeff’s honor in the Pan Mass Challenge to raise funds for cancer research.   Jeff was immensely proud of the team’s members: his daughters Annie and Caitlin, cousin Spencer and niece Brittany who are riding as superheroes to honor our Superman.

Michael Armando DiZio died unexpectedly at his home in Holbrook, Massachusetts on March 3th at the age of 63. Michael is the son of the late Armando and Florence DiZio of Milton, MA, devoted father of Sarah Florence DiZio, and Koji and Ringo the Akitas, loving partner to Anne Stollerman DiZio, brother to Eileen Schwartz, Denise DiZio, and the late Lenore DiZio Purington. Michael was born in Boston and raised in Milton, MA. He settled in Arlington Massachusetts with his wife and daughter. He had the soul of a poet and the mind of a lawyer, he was quick witted; an avid reader with insatiable curiosity. A passionate blues fan and music lover, Michael was a talented guitarist and prolific songwriter. He was equally dedicated to his love of cinema, history, and political engagement. The Boston Globe published several of his letters to the Editor.  Recently, he retired from MIT Copytech, where he was known as kind, generous and knowledgeable.  We hope he can now meet his idols, including Rodney Dangerfield and Moe, Larry, Curly, and Shemp of The Three Stooges, jam with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Elvis, kick back to watch an old western or a Patriots game with his Father, a Sherlock Holmes movie with his mother, and take Ringo on long walks on the red clay beaches of Prince Edward Island. We hope that Mustang of yours can purr like it used to as you drive onward into the unknown. We love you all our yard, Gophero

Rose(Weinstein) Michelson-of Westwood, April 19,2017. Beloved wife of the late Barney.Devoted mother of  Marsha Michelson,and Sandra Michelson and the late Jay Michelson and his surviving wife Karen.Dear grandmother of Shana and Jordan.Dear sister of the late Isadore,Saul, David and Louis Weinstein.Dear aunt of Carol Weinstein Goldberg.Also survived by many nieces and nephews.Private graveside services were held at The Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, April 25, 2017.

Esther (Goldman) Welling- on April 17,2017, nine days short of her 105^th birthday. Raised & lived in Brookline, then Dennis,MA and Ossining,NY.Predeceased by husband, Maurice, son, Robert, and brother Manny Goldman.Survived by son, Lee (Susan); Grandchildren Kathy Vayda (John); Karen Welling (Rick Huntress); Michael Welling (Susie); David Welling (Stefanie).Great-grandchildren Madeleine, Natalie, Matthew, Evan, Ava.  Sister-in- law Patricia Goldman; nieces, nephews. Past president of Boston Aide to the Blind, Sisterhood of Temple Ohabei Shalom and life member of many organizations.She will be remembered for her personality and sense of humor. She was blessed with a long, healthy life and a loving family. Service in the Dana Chapel on the grounds of the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery,350 Grove St., West Roxbury,MA,on Thursday, April 20,2017 at 2:00pm.

Of Brookline, formerly of Jamaica Plain, died on April 17, 2017 at age 63, after a long and brave struggle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Beloved life partner of Deborah Wanzer and loving mother of Sam Kellman-Wanzer, both of Brookline. Devoted daughter of the late Gloria and Gustave Kellman. Dear childhood friend and “sister” of Naomi Vogel . Also survived by dear friends who provided ongoing love and support throughout her life and extended illness. Marla, a Clinical Social Worker, was honored to work with many children, families, and adults over the course of her lifelong career. Funeral service at the Dana Chapel, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in the Jewish Civil Service Cemetery. Marla’s family will receive visitors in their home on Saturday 5-8 pm and Sunday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Rogerson House Day Program, 434 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 www.rogersonhouse.org

Scheinin- Fred, of Framingham, formerly of Newton, on April 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Helene (Fink) Scheinin. Devoted father of Amy Scheinin and Susan Gordon. Dear grandfather of Emily and Benjamin Gordon. Loving brother of the late Leon Scheinin. Services at Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough, on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Rural Cemetery, Southborough, memorial observance will be at the home of Susan Gordon on Thursday and continuing on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Born June 2, 1946, Saul M. Ostroff of Natick lost his valiant battle with cancer on April 15, 2017. Saul was an incredibly strong man who, as an attorney, fought for his clients for over 40 years. When not in the courtroom, he could be found under the hood of a car in his driveway or repairing small engines in his workshop. Saul never met a machine or a tool he couldn’t find a use for, and may be the only lawyer in history who invited clients to his home for brake repairs.  Saul is survived by his wife of 44 years, Arlene (Seidberg) and his sons, David Phillip Ostroff and his wife Sara Jaffe of Arlington, VA, and Andrew Louis Ostroff of Brooklyn, NY. Saul was grandfather to two beautiful girls, Hannah Jaffe Ostroff and Nora Ruby Ostroff. He was a devoted son of the late Norman and Sarah Ostroff and loving brother of Judy Ostroff Litwak, and Helene Ostroff Faneuil and her husband Edward. Additionally, Saul is survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  After graduating from Brookline High in 1964, Saul went on to graduate from Franklin Pierce University and The New England School of Law before joining his father’s law practice which he would eventually take over. He was a member of the Middlesex Deputy Sheriff’s Office and a Justice of the Peace for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Services will be held at the Wilson Chapel ,234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA, on Thursday, April 20 at 11am. Burial will follow at Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, MA. Following the interment, a celebration of Saul’s life will take place at Pine Brook Country Club, 42 Newton St., Weston, MA from 1pm – 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Cancer Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.

Goorin, Allen, M.D.-70, of Jamaica Plain, formerly of Newton, MA and Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on April 14, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of Linda Goorin, father to Amy Fogelman and her husband Matthew, and to Laura Goorin and her fiancé Darren Critz; grandfather to Ella and Lily Fogelman and Regan Critz; brother-in-law to Roz Goorin; and relative and comrade to many more.

Family always came first for Allen.  He enjoyed nothing more than spending time with loved ones, telling stories, laughing, being on Martha’s Vineyard with Linda, and watching his granddaughters dance.But family was not his only passion.  Allen was a beloved pediatrician and pediatric oncologist to thousands of children, both healthy and sick. He was a general pediatrician at Longwood Pediatrics, where he treated babies to 20-somethings (and their parents) with his intelligence, compassion, and charm.  Allen also ran the Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) Program at The Dana Farber in Boston, caring for many children and teens with the disease over the course of his career. He was instrumental and a driving force in probably the most important Osteosarcoma study showing that adjuvant chemotherapy was effective in improving survival of Osteosarcoma patients. In the late 1970’s, the use of chemotherapy was in unchartered waters and the undertaking of a randomized study was controversial, yet necessary.  Allen’s courageous leadership helped it to happen. The results of that study have changed the treatment of this type of cancer forever and have saved countless lives.  The dramatic improvement in survival has really not been increased since.

Born in Beaver Falls, PA on April 18, 1946, Allen was the son of the late George and Ida Goorin, and  brother to the late  Stanley. He graduated from Washington and Jefferson in 1968, Pittsburgh Medical School in 1972, and did a pediatric internship in Philadelphia. He and Linda then spent two years in Fort Defiance, Arizona, working with the Navajo tribe in the Public Health Service.  He did residency at Children’s Hospital and a fellowship at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston.

Allen was a renaissance man with a quest for life.  He was fearless and self-taught in countless endeavors.  Among his many interests were: running, cycling, wind-surfing, skiing, softball (his team never won but they had the most fun, until they were asked to leave the league due to lack of talent), movies, jazz music, the Celtics, the Red Sox, and trips abroad with Linda.  He made the most delicious fruit bowls in the morning for his children.

Allen was a sweet soul, incredibly kind, and a friend to anyone who crossed his path.  To know him was to love him, and he loved you back.

Friends and family are invited to his funeral on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham followed by burial at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton.  People are welcome to visit at Amy and Matt’s home following the interment until 6:00 p.m., and also on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Donations may be in Allen’s memory to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America  — http://hdsa.org.

Ilana Virgile 17, died by suicide on Sunday, April 9th at her home in Lexington, Massachusetts. She is survived by her parents, Helene Mayer and Ken Virgile, and by her three older brothers, Noah, Joshua and Adam. She was dearly loved by her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins and by all who were blessed to be her friends. Ilana was a spitfire of a young woman who knew her own mind from a young age and held strong opinions. She was hardworking, accomplished, loving, loyal and had an enormous sense of personal responsibility as well as a mischievous sense of humor. Ilana enjoyed playing lacrosse, loved Universal Studios in Orlando, TV shows Catfish, Ghost Hunters and all kinds of home improvement shows. She adored her family and her friends. The family would love to be contacted for personal visits, or simply stop by the home after 3 p.m. on Friday, April 14th. No flowers, please. Contributions in her honor can be made to Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) at medainc.org or at Samaritans at samaritanshope.org. Visiting Hours: Visiting hours are Friday, April 14 from 3 p.m. at her parents home, 91 Hill Street, Lexington, 02421

Of Sharon, on April 10, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Charles D. Shaker. Devoted mother of Barbara Wax (Lester) and Edith Minkin (Myles). Dear grandmother of Rabbi Seth Wax (Dr. Elisabeth Berger), Alan Wax (Kathy), and Audrey Minkin. Dear great-grandmother of Charlotte Dina Wax and Mia Eden Wax. Loving sister of the late Robert Bell and Janet Bell. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park.  Due to Passover, shiva at the home of Barbara and Lester Wax is delayed until April 19th and 20^th. Remembrances may be made to the Temple Israel Scholarship Fund.

Jo-Anne Smoller-of Newton, on April 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Seymour”Sy” Smoller. Devoted mother of Mark Smoller and his wife Jeri, and Judy Stern. Cherished grandmother of Billy Smoller and his wife Rachel,Rachel Smoller, Ian and Samuel Stern.Loving great-grandmother of Gabriel and Emma Smoller. Dear sister of the late Arlene Broude. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St.,Newton,on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 11:00am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will be at the residence of Mark and Jeri Smoller until 8:00pm and on Friday 2-6pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life,1200 Centre St., Roslindale 02131.

Of Newton, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on April 8, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Natalie R. (Stoerger). Devoted father of Mark Kaitz and his wife Carole, Robert Kaitz and his former wife Lesa Kaitz, and the late Dr. Ellen Kaitz. Cherished grandfather of Sam, Eric, Cameron, Jaime and her husband Andrew, and Jenna. Loving brother of Naomi Marcus and the late Samuel “Sonny” Kaitz, Anita Kaitz, and Miriam Goodman. Services at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens, 11520 State Rd. 7, Boynton Beach, FL, Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 2:15 pm. Donations in George’s memory may be made to CCI (Canine Companions) – cci.org

Of Boston, formerly of Randolph, on April 3, 2017. Beloved son of Harry and Jennie (Shultz) Jankelle. Loving brother of Alan Jankelle and Deborah Salant (David). Dear uncle of Jacob, Rebecca, Ilana, and Max. Services at the Interfaith Chapel at New Bridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Kenneth R Traub, 55, of Lexington, passed away on April 2, 2017. Devoted husband of Pamela Cohen. Loving father of Isaac. Beloved brother of Bennett Traub & his wife Linda Nusbaum and Ellyn Traub & her husband Kenney Green. A private memorial service was held Wednesday.  In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Rose R. Mauriello, age 60, of Woburn, formally of Lexington,  died unexpectedly at her home on April 3, 2017. Rose was born February 24, 1957 in Boston. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Pearl Robinson. She is survived by her loving husband, Gino Mauriello, their two daughters Laura and Alyssa Mauriello, her devoted sister Linda (Brian) Stone, her brother and sister in law Nino and Rosemarie Mauriello, her brother in law Tony Mauriello, her brother and sister in law Gerry and Evelyn Mauriello and a bevy of cousins, nephews and nieces whom she dearly loved and all of whom cherished her. She was predeceased by her sister in law, Marion Mauriello. Rose was a 1978 graduate of UMass and she earned her MBA at Babson College. She worked successfully for over 20 years in marketing and sales in the computer service and software industry. Subsequently she founded RRM Staffing Solutions, Inc., providing counseling and placements in the staffing industry. Rose was the glue of her extended family, keeping in touch, arranging events, and always there to help in times of need, not only for her family but for her wide circle of friends. Rose was an avid tennis player, the ultimate dog lover, but most of all the supporter and safety net for her daughters, whose success and happiness, were her reason for being. Rose will be sorely missed by all those whom she touched.  Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on the campus of Hebrew College and Andover-Newton Theological School. Donations in Rose’s memory can be made to NAMI, 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22203.

Of Newton, on April 1, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Kurland. Devoted mother of Susan Holoff and James Kurland. Dear grandmother of Zack and Ben Kurland, and Jonathan and Rachel Holoff. Loving sister of Harvey Robinson and Myrna Bagley. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel / Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of James Kurland and Linda Pilla, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until 3 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Youth activities at Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA  02115 or The Manuel and Anita Kurland B’nai Mitzvot Library Fund, C/O Congregation Kehillath Israel/Mishkan Tefila, 384 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA  02446.