Archive: February, 2017

Of Weston, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017 surrounded by family, after 102 1/2 years of a wonderful life.

She was born in Wawarsing, NY on August 16, 1914, the daughter of Harry Cross and Anna Horowitz Cross who immigrated from Russia. Natalie was married  to her beloved husband Herman for  58 years until he passed away in 1999. She earned her RN degree from Stamford Hospital School of Nursing in 1936  and worked in a variety of nursing jobs throughout her career, from pediatrics to convalescent care clinics at Mt. Sinai Hospital in NY.

She and Herman raised their family in Yonkers, NY and moved to Sandwich when she retired in 1980.  Natalie loved antique collecting and Sandwich glass, and served as a volunteer at the Sandwich Glass Museum for more than 25 years.  She moved to Newton in 2010 and finally to Weston in 2016.

Natalie is survived by her daughter, Joy Davis and son-in-law Dr. Gerald Davis of Bedford, NY; son Dr. Robert Markman of Northridge, CA; daughter Lesley Markman of Newton; plus 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all.                  Funeral services will be held in Pleasantville, NY on Wednesday, March 1.

Donations in Natalie’s honor may be made to Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459, the Sandwich Glass Museum, Sandwich, or the Heritage Plantation in Sandwich.

Goldman, Thomas I., “Tom”, of Needham, unexpectedly on February 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Naomi (Rau) Goldman. Cherished father of Amanda and Julia. Loving son of George and Paula (Nissen) Goldman. Devoted brother of Daniel Goldman, Matthew Goldman (Lauren), Jon Goldman (Anne Marie), and Gail Goldman. Dear son-in-law of Margot Lee (Albert Gromulat) and John Rau (Marilyn). Uncle of Jacob, Alexander, Aaron, and Joseph. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA, Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment in Westview Cemetery, Lexington, memorial observance will be held at the Goldman home, 93 Gayland Rd., Needham, Thursday until 7 pm, Friday 1-5 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory may be made to the American Nicaraguan Foundation – anfnicaragua.org, the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps – rfkchildren.org, or the American Heart Association – heart.org

of Stoughton, formerly of Randolph, on February 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Simeon “Simmy” Korisky. Step-mother of Elizabeth D. Heiss (Mark) of CT, Cynthia Korisky (Michael Butler) of Medford, and the late Michael Korisky and his surviving wife Cindy Charlton of CO. Cherished grandmother of Matthew Heiss of CT, Wesley and Colin Korisky of CO. Dear sister of Vivian Atkin (Neal) of CA. Glenda was a dedicated employee of the Anti-Defamation League for 18 years, Jewish Vocation Services for 14 years, and the dedicated nanny to Jilaine, Jessica, Joseph, and Juliane Marder for 10 years. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368, Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at the Boylston Lodge Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the Korisky home on Monday until 8 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Glenda’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Am at the above address.

of Newton Highlands, on February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Bertram Porter. Loving aunt of Daniel Green of Newton Highlands. Private services were held at the Beth El Cemetery in West Roxbury. Donations in Elaine’s memory may be made to Cong. Agudas Achim Anshe Sfard, P.O. Box 600371, Newton, MA 02460.

KOPP- Harriet (Marcks), of Canton, formerly of Brookline, on February 20, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jack Kopp, Murray Cohen, and Dr. Israel Kopp. Devoted mother of Marvin Kopp and stepmother of Joshua Kopp and his wife Mabel. Dear grandmother of Julie Smily (Terry), Alison Crawford (Toby), and the late Shoshana Brady and her surviving husband Jason. Great grandmother of Matthew, Daniel, Samuel, Hailey, and Joshua. Loving sister of Fay Gorfinkle. She also leaves a special friend Carol Dolan. Graveside services at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 10 am. Following services memorial observance will be at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton 12-3 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Marvin Kopp on Thursday 7-9 pm, and Friday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Orchard Cove, C/O Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

Mildred Dresselhaus, a professor emerita at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology whose research into the fundamental properties of carbon helped transform it into the superstar of modern materials science and the nanotechnology industry, died on Monday in Cambridge, Mass. She was 86.

Her death, at Mount Auburn Hospital, was confirmed by her granddaughter Leora Cooper. No cause was given.

Nicknamed the Queen of Carbon in scientific circles, Dr. Dresselhaus was renowned for her efforts to promote the cause of women in science. She was the first woman to secure a full professorship at M.I.T., in 1968, and she worked vigorously to ensure that she would not be the last.

In 1971, she and a colleague organized the first Women’s Forum at M.I.T. to explore the roles of women in science. Two years later she won a Carnegie Foundation grant to further that cause. “I met Millie on my interview for a faculty job in 1984,” said Lorna Gibson, now a professor of materials science and engineering. “M.I.T. was quite intimidating then for a new female, but Millie made it all seem possible, even effortless. I knew it wouldn’t be, but she was such an approachable intellectual powerhouse, she made it seem that way.”Today, women make up about 22 percent of M.I.T.’s faculty.“Millie was very straightforward, no frilly stuff, and I loved that about her,” said Jacqueline K. Barton, a professor of chemistry at the California Institute of Technology. “She was always warm and supportive to me, but I also had the feeling it was important to let her know about my last good experiment.”Dr. Dresselhaus’s own story was one of struggle and perseverance. The daughter of impoverished Jewish immigrants from Poland, she grew up humbly in the Bronx, sometimes on public assistance, but excelled in school — winning scholarships, finding a mentor in a future Nobel laureate and earning advanced degrees at leading universities.This month, Dr. Dresselhaus found a measure of popular culture fame at the center of a General Electric TV commercial that boasts of a corporate commitment to hiring more women.

In the ad, little girls play with Millie Dresselhaus dolls and dress up in Millie Dresselhaus wigs and sweaters. Parents name their newborn girls Millie, and journalists breathlessly seek the next Dresselhaus sighting. Dr. Dresselhaus appears in the commercial as well.

“What if we treated great female scientists like they were stars?” the narrator says. “What if Millie Dresselhaus were as famous as any celebrity?”

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For its part, carbon is as capricious as any celebrity. It is the graphite of a pencil, worn down by a simple doodle. Arrayed in a three-dimensional crystal, it is a diamond, the hardest substance known.

Dr. Dresselhaus used resonant magnetic fields and lasers to map out the electronic energy structure of carbon. She investigated the traits that emerge when carbon is interwoven with other materials: Stitch in some alkali metals, for example, and carbon can become a superconductor, in which an electric current meets virtually no resistance.

Dr. Dresselhaus was a pioneer in research on fullerenes, also called buckyballs: soccer-ball-shaped cages of carbon atoms that can be used as drug delivery devices, lubricants, filters and catalysts.

She conceived the idea of rolling a single-layer sheet of carbon atoms into a hollow tube, a notion eventually realized as the nanotube — a versatile structure with the strength of steel but just one ten-thousandth the width of a human hair.

She worked on carbon ribbons, semiconductors, nonplanar monolayers of molybdenum sulfide, and the scattering and vibrational effects of tiny particles introduced into ultrathin wires.

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She published more than 1,700 scientific papers, co-wrote eight books and gathered a stack of accolades as fat as a nanotube is fine.

Dr. Dresselhaus was awarded the National Medal of Science, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (bestowed by President Barack Obama), the Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, the Enrico Fermi prize and dozens of honorary doctorates. She also served as president of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science and worked in the Department of Energy in the Clinton administration.

“Every morning she’d leave the house at 5:30, the first car in the parking lot every day, and everyone she collaborated with she viewed as family,” said Ms. Cooper, Dr. Dresselhaus’s granddaughter, who is a graduate student at M.I.T. “Her life and her science were intertwined.”

Dr. Dresselhaus in 2014, when she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Credit Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

She was born Mildred Spiewak on Nov. 11, 1930, in Brooklyn and raised in the Bronx, the daughter of the former Ethel Teichtheil and Meyer Spiewak.“My early years were spent in a dangerous, multiracial, low-income neighborhood,” she wrote in a biographical sketch. “My early elementary school memories up through ninth grade are of teachers struggling to maintain class discipline with occasional coverage of academics.”

For all the family’s financial hardships, Mildred and her older brother, Irving, became gifted violinists who won scholarships to music schools.

From age 6 on, Mildred took the subway long distances on her own, burdened, as she recalled, with books and musical instruments as she stumbled down steps. When somebody told her about Hunter High School, the highly selective public school in Manhattan, she wrote away for old entry exams, studied them and then aced the test.

There, her predilections were clear: “In math and science,” the yearbook declared, Mildred Spiewak is “second to none.”

After graduating she enrolled at Hunter College, where she intended to become a schoolteacher until she took an elementary physics class with Rosalyn Yalow, a future Nobel laureate, who urged her to consider a career in science.

“She was a very domineering person,” Dr. Dresselhaus said in an interview in 2012. “She had definite ideas about everything.”

Dr. Yalow, she wrote in the biographical sketch, “became a lifelong mentor.”

Dr. Dresselhaus earned a master’s degree from Radcliffe College and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, where she studied under the celebrated physicist Enrico Fermi. She lived in his neighborhood, and every morning they would walk to the university together talking science. The conversations were thrilling, she said, and they kept her going through a grueling program from which 75 percent of the students dropped out.

At Chicago she met Gene Dresselhaus, a fellow physicist, and married him. He survives her, as do her four children, Marianne, Carl, Paul and Eliot; and, besides Ms. Cooper, four other grandchildren, M.I.T. said.

Dr. Dresselhaus and her husband both ended up at M.I.T. in 1960, one of the few places willing to hire husband-and-wife scientists. There she worked at Lincoln Laboratory, a defense research center, where she was one of two women on a scientific staff of 1,000. “We were pretty much invisible,” she later recalled.

One reason Dr. Dresselhaus said she chose to study carbon was its relative unpopularity. “I was happy to work on a project that most people thought was hard and not that interesting,” she said. “If one day I had to be at home with a sick child, it wouldn’t be the end of the world.”

Funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 in the MIT Chapel. Burial followed in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

of West Newton, on February 20, 2017. Daughter of the late Morris and Mollie (Wax) Liss. Beloved wife of Edward Brown. Devoted mother of Julie Gagnon and her husband Chad. Cherished grandmother of Audrey Hannah. Loving sister of the late Robert “Robbie” Liss. Also survived by several dear nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, MA, Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Beth Israel Cemetery, 190 South St., Waltham, Renee’s family will be sitting shiva at the temple on Thursday from 3-7:30 pm. Shiva will continue at the Brown/Gagnon residence on Friday, February 24, 1-4 pm, Saturday, February 25, 6:30-8:30 pm with minyan service at 7 pm, Sunday, February 26, 11 am – 1 pm and 5-8 pm with minyan at 7 pm, and Monday and Tuesday, February 27 and 28, 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm with minyan at 7 pm, and Wednesday, March 1st, 1-4 pm. There is a nut allergy at the family home, so please refrain from bringing products containing nuts. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel, PO Box 540182, Waltham, MA 02454-0182.

Elsa Freida Weisman Stratton of Lexington, MA, on February 17, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence (Jack) Stratton. Devoted mother of Lori Jean Stratton and Diane Frances Stratton. Dear grandmother of Emma Laws and Lila Stratton and loving sister of Sylvia Weisman Waldman. Service at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St., Lexington, Monday, February 20, 2017 at 10:30 am. Following service, family and friends are invited back to Elsa’s late residence until 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Elsa’s name to the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, 118 Cliff Rd., Nantucket, MA 02554.

of Newton Highlands, on February 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Elaine (Kligman) Porter. Loving uncle of Daniel Green of Newton Highlands. Retired accountant for the MA Dept. of Revenue. Private services were held at the Beth El Cemetery in West Roxbury. Donations in Bert’s memory may be made to Cong. Agudas Achim Anshe Sfard, P.O. Box 600371, Newton, MA 02460.

Died on February 17, 2017, after a short illness. Dear husband of Bernice (Niecie) who died over a year before. A well known and respected Boston lawyer, most recently Of Counsel to Seyfarth Shaw LLP. In 1976 he was one of the founders of Goldstein & Manello. He was active in many local and national charities, having served as an office of Combined Jewish Philanthropies, the Jewish Family and Children’s Service, and as a trustee of Emmanuel College, Beth Israel Hospital, and United Community Services. He has also been president of the Wightman Tennis Center. He is survived by his brother, Seymour, and three children from a previous marriage.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 20, 2017, at 11:00 at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Avenue (off of Route 128), Wakefield, Massachusetts. Following the service, friends are invited to attend a reception from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Aura Restaurant in the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, 1 Seaport Lane, Boston.

Joe Manello had a firmness of personality that on occasion lifted to reveal unexpected tenderness. Always proper, one might say that he was set in his ways only to be surprised by an unconventional insight. A seemingly bottomless source of legal knowledge, with a deep interest in history, he could be equally absorbed reading mysteries and thrillers. For relaxation he turned his close observation of the world to photography, combining aesthetics with the technical mastery of the darkroom. What was without doubt was his devotion to his wife Niecie. She was the sun around which he revolved. His courtliness was matched by her wit and warmth. Together they were fully formed, fully engaged, always on point. A grand piano has the capacity for a vast range of sound: Joe chose to play a few deep chords well, not getting distracted by what was not critical to his professional life or incidental in his personal life. Not a man who sought to be loved, he was beloved by his colleagues and his friends who will both miss him and be glad for knowing him.

Wand, Karmi, of Boston, age 102, on February 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Esther (Weiss) Wand. Devoted father of the late Yohanan Wand and step-father of Leon Gunther (Joelle) of Lexington and Perry Gunther (Robin) of NY, NY. Loving grandfather of Shahaf, Dikla, Ayala, Tali, David, Jyllian, Ben, Rachel, Erika, Nicole, and Avi. Cherished great-grandfather of Linui, Ora’el, Elijah, Maya, Jake, Lucy, Elias, Theo, Jaiden, Ella, Mela, and Lucia. Dear brother of the late Nahman Wand. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following interment in the Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, Shiva (memorial observances) will be held at the home of Leon and Joelle Gunther – Wednesday, 7-9pm; Thursday, 7-9pm; Friday, 2-4pm; Saturday, Havdalah and Ma’ariv, 6:30-8:30pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Facing History and Ourselves (https://www.facinghistory.org) and the Glaucoma Research Foundation (http://www.glaucoma.org/about/

Richard (Richie) Isenberg-of Newton, on February 11, 2017.Dear son of Shirlee (Herwitz) Isenberg and the late Burton Isenberg. Dear brother of Caryl Isenberg and Abby Sorrell. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Daniel Greenbaum, Aaron Sorrell, Benjamin Sorrell and Sarah Stephens. Trust, Loyalty, Respect and Love were the qualities that made him a friend to so many.Memorial service at Temple Israel,477 Longwood Ave.,Boston ,on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 1:00 pm.Following service a reception will be held at Temple Israel.Visiting hours will be at the home of Shirlee Isenberg, 125 Plymouth Road, Newton   7-9pm Tuesday, Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm Thursday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Ruth Wasserstein – of Boca Raton, FL , formerly of Stoughton, on February 10, 2017. A survivor of the Holocaust. Beloved wife of Joseph Wasserstein. Devoted mother of Irving Wasserstein and his wife Corrine, Michael Wasserstein and his wife Marlene, and the late Samuel Wasserstein. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Beno Mangel. Services in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday February 16, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Following interment the family will be at the home of Michael and Marlene Wasserstein until 7:00 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum,100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024

Dr. Miguel Leibovich-  Beloved father, grandfather, partner, uncle and friend, died at his home in Cambridge, Mass. on Thursday morning, February 9th. He was 83 and had struggled with congestive heart failure for many years. He was a buoyant man with a big and tired heart that finally ran out of fuel.

Miguel adored his family and friends. He had bright blue eyes and an awesome smile and laugh. He loved so many things and places – especially his childhood home of Concordia, Argentina; his adult home in Cambridge and weekend farmhouse in Hiram, Maine, where his family and friends spent so many magical times. He loved bright and mismatched clothing, watercolors, martini’s, vodka gimlets, antique farm implements, scratchy jazz records, tango, big New Years Eve dance parties and Turner Home Classics.

He came to America from Argentina in 1958, arriving in New York by ocean liner. He caught a Greyhound Bus to Memphis, where he took his first job as a young psychiatrist in a state hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee. His English was not great nor was his ability to communicate with the 500 black psychiatric patients in the segregated ward his bosses assigned him to. True to his spirit, Miguel forged a fast connection; he realized that many of his patients were active in their churches, so he organized sing-a-longs, gathering everyone to perform hymns and spirituals.

Miguel purchased a Buick convertible and drove to Boston in 1959, where he met his future wife, Joan Brownstein (Leibovich) while training at Mass. General Hospital. They settled in Newton, MA, raised three kids and took the family to Argentina every year and Maine on many weekends.

Dr. Leibovich worked in private practice in Cambridge for 50-plus years. Over his long career, he also held faculty appointments at Harvard, Tufts and Boston University Medical Schools. Above all, his pride and joy were his two surviving children, Mark and Lori Leibovich, and his five grandchildren (Penelope, Eliza and Frances Leibovich of Washington, DC; Carlos and Clara Kanter of Brooklyn, NY); son in-law (Larry Kanter of Brooklyn) daughter in-law (Meridith Kolbrener of Washington, DC) two nieces (Selma Leibovich de Moviglia and Lyda Leibovich de Perez, of Argentina) and beloved partner of 28 years, (Betty Grossman of Cambridge, Mass). Miguel missed his late son, Phil every day – Phil’s death, at 23, five years after he suffered grave injuries in a car accident, was the heartache of Miguel’s life.

Betty was with Miguel when he died. Lori and Mark had a nice last visit with him Wednesday night, shortly before he died in his bed with a “noreaster” swirling outside. Miguel loved a good blizzard.

Per his wishes, Miguel will be buried next to Phil in Waltham, Mass. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 14th at 3:30 at Loeb House at Harvard (17 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA). Shiva will be observed at Dr. Leibovich’s late residence in Cambridge the night of the 13th from 6 to 8 p.m. and on the 15th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Endowment for the Advancement of Psychotherapy at Mass General Hospital; the Natural Resources Defense Council; and the American Civil Liberties Union –

Dr. Robert Kirschbaum-of Yarmouth Port, MA, born January 9,1920, passed away at age 97 on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He is survived and adored by his loving wife Blossom Kirschbaum, son Alan Kirschbaum, daughter Betsy Kirschbaum, son-in-law Jeffrey Weinberg, granddaughter Molly Weinberg and grandson Zachary Weinberg. He is also survived by his brother, Dr. Elliot Kirschbaum. He was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Harvard College, and New York University School of Dentistry. He established his private practice in Newton, MA in 1950 and spent retirement in Cape Cod and Florida. He served in the Korean War as Sergeant in the Navy Dental Corps. He was Administrator of Dental Services for the City of Newton and was on the faculty of Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, and Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry. He was President of the Newton Lions Clubs, member of the Chestnut Hill Rotary Club, President of the Brotherhood and a Life Trustee at Temple Emanuel in Newton. He was cherished by all who knew him and lived a vibrant and fulfilling life.Services are private.

of Newton, on February 7, 2017. Our family, friends, locally and abroad mourn the loss of Edgar. Only he and his parents survived the Holocaust.

His answer to the genocide was to rebuild his family. After starting life over 3 times from nothing in Czechoslovakia, Israel, and the USA, he achieved, together with his late wife of 65 years Hana (Fuchs) Krasa, all he could have dreamed of. With his boundless love, generosity, dedication, sacrifice, and hard work, he built a wonderful life, home, and family. For the past 30 years Edgar committed himself to share his survival story with thousands of children and adults at synagogues, churches, and universities. His legacy and contribution can be seen in the documentary “Defiant Requiem”.

He will be missed by sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Tatjana, Raphael and Debra and his five grandchildren Rachel, Yonatan, Benyamin, Rebecca, Alex and many friends.

A funeral service will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 12:30 pm at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., MA 02466, followed by burial at King Solomon Cemetery, 2690 Centre St., W. Roxbury, MA 02132. Following the burial, Shiva will take place at Edgar’s residence with a minyan service at 5:30 pm and Monday 3:00-5:00 pm and beginning again at 7:00 pm with a minyan service at 7:30 pm.

Donations may be sent to Defiant Requiem Foundation, PO Box 6242, Washington, D.C. 20015 and Terezin Music Foundation, Astor Station, Box 206, Boston, MA 02123.

Meyer “Milton” Hootstein-U.S. Navy Veteran 93, passed away on February 5, 2017, at the Tippet Home in Needham. Milton, son of the late William and Dorothy (Gale) Hootstein, was the beloved husband of Rosalyn (Channen) for 66 great years and the dear brother of Janice (Hootstein) Newman. He was the loving father of Michael Hootstein and his wife Kathy Stein and David Hootstein and his wife Liz (Cline). Milton adored his grandchildren Davina, Laurel, Melissa, William, Matthew, and Sara; and his great-grandchildren; Giovanni, Javian, Anna, Benjamin and Hailey. A proud Chelsea boy, he was a Navy man during World War II and served honorably overseas in Europe and Africa. After his service, Milton met and fell in love with Rosalyn of Dorchester. They were married in 1950 and raised their two sons in Needham where they made their home for over 60 years. He traveled for many years as a Sales Representative throughout New England and New York State. Later in his career, he and his wife Rosalyn started Hootstein Associates, an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative Company. Milt and Roz enjoyed spending winters at their home in Boynton Beach, Florida for many years. He volunteered over 4000 hours to the Veteran’s Administration in Jamaica Plain and in West Palm Beach where he was honored and received awards for his service. Milton loved and cherished all the time he spent with his family. A service will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, at 12:00pm at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA. The Family would especially like to thank the wonderful aides, nurses, doctors and staff who cared for Milton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to: Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250.

GINZBURG- Mirra, of Boston, on February 4, 2017. Beloved wife of Mikhail I. Kogan. Dear grand- mother of Natasha Kogan, Phillip Kogan, and Frank Kogan. Great-grandmother of Mia Kogan-Spivack, Loving sister of the late Ronya Ginzburg. Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Shara T’filo Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, MA.

Sara Kaplan of Newton, MA, on February 2, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Kaplan, MD. Devoted mother of Alice and Fred Rapkin, Robert and Karin Kaplan, Diane Kaplan and the late Carol Boneh. Dear Grandmother of Sharon and Anjan Nath, Heather Davis, Amy and Jamie Marques, Michelle and Eric Rapkin-Gallant, Galia Boneh, Veronica Kaplan, Vivien Kaplan, Rebeka Zempel and Guthrie Zempel. Great-grandmother of Leah, Alex and Brayden Nath, Tyler Davis, Jordan, Carter and Paxton Marques, Maayan Iddrisu and Aviv Boneh-Iddrisu. Services are private. Remembrances may be made to ORT America, PO Box 920780, Needham, MA 02492.

Frederic “Rick” Adelson- Of Wellesley, formerly of Newton, on January 28, Frederic “Rick” 2017. Dear son of Henriette (Krozen) Adelson and the late Melvin Adelson. Loving brother of Merle Adelson and her partner Paul Freedman. Also survived by his very close friend, Alan Singer. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park , 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Arthur Cohen of Newton, MA died peacefully at home, on January 31, 2017 at the age of 75 surrounded by his family. Arthur is survived by his wife and best friend, Debbie Tolkoff Cohen, his daughters Jill Medynski and Jennifer Drucker, his son-in-law Roman Medynski, and his granddaughters Izabelle and Natalie Medynski and Vivienne and Charlize Drucker.

Arthur was born in the Bronx and raised in New Rochelle, New York. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he received his Bachelor of Architecture in 1964.

Arthur’s legacy is his family, close friends, and his contributions to architecture and his community. As a talented architect, Arthur’s experience was both broad and substantial, and his dedication to the profession was extraordinary. Arthur began his career at Benjamin Thompson, FAIA and went on to become a founding partner of ARC/ Architectural Resources Cambridge in 1969. Arthur’s passion for modern, elegant design combined with his exceptional interest in cutting-edge technology, allowed him to create environments that promote innovation, creativity, and intellectual exploration.

For over four decades, Arthur’s work was nationally recognized for design and planning concepts that continue to push the envelope of life science facilities. Most notably, he held the leadership role for the award-winning New Research Building at Harvard Medical School, the largest completed building in both ARC’s and Harvard’s histories at the time. To this day, scientists and researchers working in Arthur’s buildings work collaboratively to pursue a greater understanding of, and treatments for a wide array of disorders including Alzheimer’s, Gaucher’s disease, diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Arthur remained dedicated to serving the interests of his profession through leadership positions for the Boston Society of Architects and his involvement with the American Institute of Architects. He contributed to the development of industry standards, new publications and a wide variety of initiatives and committees. He was a member of the Boston Society of Architects’ Board, a member of ArchitectureBoston magazine’s first Editorial Board, United States Green Building Council, as a LEED Accredited Professional, and served as the Chairman of the Design Review Committee for the City of Newton. He served as a board member of Temple Shalom and is a past president of Newton Squash and Tennis Club. Through his professional and community involvement, Arthur strove to elevate the public dialogue on the design process as a way of demonstrating the importance and value of architecture that is thoughtfully conceived and implemented.

His intelligence, talent, and leadership skills earned him the highest respect among his peers, both locally and nationally. In 2008 he was elected to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects, one of the highest honors for an individual’s contributions to both architecture and society.

Arthur’s kindness touched many in his lifetime. He will be remembered for his unwavering ethics, insatiable appetite for learning, passion for tennis and youthful spirit. His love for his family was his greatest accomplishment and his memory will live on in their hearts.

In honor of his valiant two year battle against cancer, we ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Boston Children’s Hospital in memory of Arthur Cohen. Contributions can be made online at www.bostonchildrens.org/givenow or checks made payable to: Boston Children’s Hospital can be mailed to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301, or The Open Your Eyes Fund, Checks made payable to: Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA 02465.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 3^rd at 11:30AM, Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton, MA. Memorial observance will be held after the service at Temple Shalom and continue on Saturday from 5-8 pm at the Cohen residence with a minyan service at 6 pm.

Barbara Perlman – of Dedham, on January 29, 2017. Beloved mother of Rabbi Jay Perlman and his wife, Emily; Josh Perlman and his wife, Carol; Liza Liolios and her husband, Dave; and Gabby Abrams and her husband, Josh. Cherished grandmother of Liana and Jonah, Jack and Tyler, Noah and Samantha, and Chase and Logan. Dear sister of Claire Silverman and her late husband, Joe. Services will be private. Family and friends are welcome to visit at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham,on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 4:30-9:00pm, and continuing at the home of Gabby and Josh Abrams on Friday 2-5pm, Saturday 6-9pm, and Sunday 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, www.Joslin.org.

Leeder-Beatrice “Bebe” (Slatin) of Dedham, formerly of Newtonville and Old Orchard Beach, Maine on January 29, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harold Leeder. Devoted mother of Bryna Leeder and her husband, Bill Margolin, of Randolph, Larry Leeder and his wife, Rachel, of East Norwalk, CT, and Rochelle Leeder and her lifelong partner, Ned McSherry, of Conway, NH. Dear grandmother of Sara and Todd Bonin, Jonathan Leeder, and Aaron and Ali Leeder. Adoring great grandmother of Jonah and Theo Bonin and Vivienne Leeder. Loving sister of Sylvia Pincus and her husband, Seymour, and the late Harry Slatin.  Beatrice was a lifelong educator who taught in Newton and Watertown Public Schools. She was honored in 1991 by the National Conference of Christians and Jews with the “Good Neighbor Award” for her extensive volunteer efforts at Watertown High School and the Waltham Family School. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, Monday, January 30, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following interment in Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, Memorial Observance will be held in the Interfaith Chapel at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA until 3 pm and again from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Memorial Observance will continue through Tuesday from 2:00 pm-8:00 pm. at her Newton residence. Donations in her memory may be made to Friends of the Waltham Family School, Inc., 510 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453 or to a charity of your choice.

Jack Schuster, 86, of Port Saint Lucie, FL and West Harwich, died peacefully in FL on January 28, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Siegel) Schuster, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage, devoted father of Neal and Doug, loving grandfather of Kimberly and Kaitlin, and dear brother of Shirley Neufeld and the late Frances Urban and Philip Schuster.

Born in New York City, NY, Jack was a graduate of City College of New York in 1952. He was drafted into the United States Army and served at Port of Whittier in Alaska. After being honorably discharged from military service, he started work as a CPA at a small New York firm. Jack later became a Tax Partner at the big accounting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers in their New York office. In addition to his work, Jack enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, skiing, and the stock market.

Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment in Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland. Memorial observance at the home of Neal and Mei Schuster on Tuesday evening and Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, Jack’s family suggests donations to the American Lung Association or having a tree planted in Israel.

Myrna Leppo of Los Angeles, CA., formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, on January 14, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s, passed away surrounded by her loving family in Los Angeles. An exceptionally devoted loving Mother to Elise Leppo of Los Angeles, David Leppo of Laguna and Stacy and Rick Bieber of Los Angeles, an extraordinary and proud “Mimi” to Jordan, Gabriel, Jezibella and Benjamin, and an undeniably perfect wife to her late husband, Earl. Myrna inspired all who knew her by maintaining her beauty, elegance and dignity until her final breath.Services in The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon,on Monday, February 6,2017  at 10:00 am.Immediately following services family and friends are invited to the home of Rick and Ruth Gomolka until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of Sympathy in Myrna’s 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 Newton, on January 26, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Kopeloff) Silverman. Devoted father of Peter Silverman and Elana Caspi (Sender Gluch). Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 10:00 am.

of Chestnut Hill, died peacefully on January 26, 2017. Arlene graduated from Boston University in 1966 and received a master’s degree in environmental studies at the University of Rochester in 1982. She worked in public relations for 25 years at Dakota Software Company in Pittsford, NY. She was chairperson for the Pittsford, NY environmental board and President of the PTSA high school in Pittsford, NY. Before moving to Pittsford, Arlene taught second grade in Ridgewood, NJ and at the Ethical Culture School in New York City. Arlene loved cooking, entertaining, swimming, cross country skiing, writing poems and most of all spending time with her family. She was devoted to her husband, Kenneth H. Davidson, M.D., a cardiologist at Rochester General Hospital for 38 years and married for 50 years. She is also survived by her beloved two children, Laurie Davidson Medvinsky and her husband Larry, and Eric Davidson, M.D. and his wife Kelly; her four magnificent grandchildren, Zachary and Samantha Medvinsky, and Emma and Henry Davidson; and her sister and brother-in-law, Helene and David Bailen. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, (parking on the Riverway), Boston, Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Following interment in Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, memorial observance will be held at the home of Eric and Kelly Davidson until 8 pm and Monday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The family requests that donations in her memory be made to the Eric Winer, M.D. Research Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Goldenberg- Elaine (Braver), of Waltham, formerly of Newton, on January 26, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Martin Goldenberg. Devoted mother of Barry Goldenberg and his wife Jill of New Rochelle, NY, Judy Goldberg and her husband Brett of Somerville, MA, and Lori Goldenberg and her partner Mardi Kidwell of Newburyport, MA. Dear grandmother of Mitchell, Melissa and Elise Goldenberg. Loving sister of the late Sylvia Hausman and Martin Braver. Elaine was active in Women’s American ORT, Hadassah and Temple Reyim Sisterhood while raising her children.  After her husbands passing in 1997 she volunteered for the Friends of Dana-Farber and served as a member of the board.  Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, Newton, on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence; 35 Crescent St., Apt. 507, Waltham, MA, 02453,Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 1-4, 6:30-9 pm with evening minyan at 7:30 pm.  Remembrances may be made to:   Friends of Dana-Farber, 450 Brookline Ave SW120, Boston, MA 02215 directed towards The Martin + Elaine Goldenberg Fund.

Hyman (Hy) Silverstein, 90, passed away on January 26, 2017, at home after a long illness.  Hy, son of  the late Isadore and Jeanette Silverstein, was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Lampel), for 63 years, loving father of Steven and his wife, Debra; Michelle Silverstein Beyman and her husband, Rip, and his two grandchildren who he cherished, Silas and Ruby Beyman; his dear sister, Dorothy Lewe, and his nephew, David Greenberg and niece, the late Sheila Hans. He was also like a son to his in-laws, Wesley and Becky Lampel, who he cared for when they fell ill.

Hy was from Dorchester and met Cynthia of Mattapan, the love of his life. They married in 1953 and moved to Needham where they lived for 30 years and raised their children.  He was a Master Plumber who had his own business until they moved to Boynton Beach, Florida, where they resided for 28 years.  In 2014, Hy and Cynthia returned to Massachusetts to the Shillman House in Framingham to be near his family and friends who he treasured.

Lovers of the ocean from a young age, Hy and Cyn always headed to their favorite beaches.  Hy was a great dancer and would cha-cha with his daughter, Michelle, when she was a little girl.  He also loved music, especially listening to his son play, Steven, a jazz drummer.  He relished taking his grandchildren to the orange groves in Florida and playing card tricks on them. Hy loved a good time and was quite the comedian!

Hy enjoyed a childhood friendship with a group of 30+ guys who remained friends throughout war and peace and into their golden years, as well as the many close friends who he embraced over the years. Most importantly, he was a truly good-natured person who helped everyone and was loved by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 3rd at 11:00am at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road in Newton Center. The Family would especially like to thank his wonderful aides, hospice nurses and staff who cared for Hy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made in his memory to Seasons Hospice Inpatient Center in Milton, MA or to the Shillman House in Framingham, MA.

Shirley Rosenberg-of Newton, on January 23, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Irving.Devoted mother of  Cynthia Nyhen and her companion Albert Clough, Marjorie Cutler and her husband Michael, and Karen Ginsberg and her husband Robert.Dear grandmother of Sheldon Cohen,Meredith Cutler and her husband Simone, and Matthew and Reed Ginsberg.Dear great grandmother of Kyle and Alexa Cohen and Olivia Poliandri. Dear sister of the late Herbert Small. Graveside service at The Rabbi Isaac Elcohonon Cemetery, 232 Fuller St.,Everett, on Thursday, January 26, 2017  at 10:30 am.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Hebrew Senior Life,1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or Golda Meir House, 160 Stanton Ave.,Newton, MA 02466.

Charlotte (Finland) Rittenburg-of Dedham, MA, formerly of Newton and Hull, on January 22, 2017.  Beloved wife of Stephen Rittenburg for 57 years. Daughter of the late Sarah and Samuel Finland. Adored niece of the late Maxwell Finland, M.D. Devoted mother of Amy Schlager and her husband Robert, Jonathan Rittenburg and his wife Linda, and Andrea Segel and her husband Jay. Beloved grandmother of Scott and Spencer Schlager and Jeffrey and Olivia Segel. Private service at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 2 pm.Following the service, memorial observance will be held Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, at NBOC Community Center Great Meadow Hall, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, 3:30-6:00 pm, and resuming at NBOC, Community Center, Winter Garden Area, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, 6:00-8:00 pm, on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 NBOC, Community Center, Interfaith Chapel, 5000 Great Meadow Road Dedham, 1:00-4:00 pm . In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Eric Winer M.D. Research Fund, ℅  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284.

Slabodnick- Ann (Weiner), of Randolph, on January 19, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Harry Slabodnick. Devoted mother of Lisa Slabodnick Kelly of Braintree. Dear grandmother of Conner, Brett, and Alexis. Loving sister of Janice Rosen of Randolph, and Dr. Arthur Weiner of Ashland. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two other grandchildren, Bailey Rose and Jenna Marie. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 9:45 am. (gather at the Administration Building). Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa Slabodnick  Kelly on Sunday and Monday. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.

On Friday, January 20, Mary Jane Harris died peacefully at age 92 from Alzheimer’s Disease in Dedham, MA. She was the widow of Morton B Harris with whom she had a long and deeply loving marriage. A longtime New Yorker, Mrs. Harris grew up in State College, PA, where she attended Penn State University. She moved to Massachusetts seven years ago to be close to family. In earlier years, having collected important European art with her husband, Mrs. Harris contributed their collection to the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, for which the Museum built the Harris Galleries. Mrs. Harris was also a contributor to the Central Park Conservancy and to other organizations in the arts and health care. Mrs. Harris is dearly remembered by her loving and admiring nieces and nephews and by her devoted friends for her fine mind, vibrancy, generosity of spirit and her grace. With deep intelligence and curiosity, she relished music and art, mastering Italian and studying art history in mid-life. Her interests, knowledge and passion for art and music led her to travel and to establish lasting relationships with art collectors, museum curators, art historians and others who have supported the cultural scene in New York, across the US and in Europe. Memorial donations may be made either to The Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802 or to The Central Park Conservancy, 14 E. 60th St., New York, NY 10022. –

Of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Sharon, on January 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Barbara (Fruman) Schwartz. Devoted father of Phyllis Garr (Steven) and Mark Schwartz (Jayme). Loving grandfather of Alison Kanarek (Denzil), Lee Garr, Emily Schwartz, and Rachel Schwartz. Cherished great-grandfather of Jordyn and Sydney. Dear brother of the late Richard Schwartz. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 12:00 noon. Following interment in the Agudath Israel Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held in the Club Room at The Towers, 250 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, until 8 pm and Monday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

of Needham, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., on January 17, 2017, beloved husband of the late Shirley (Jacobs) Meislich. Devoted father of Lynn Lewin (Seth) and Norman Meislich (Eve Hinman). Loving grandfather of Rebecca Scott (Jordan), Allison Lewin, Alex and Jesse Meislich. Cherished great-grandfather of Abigail and Charlotte Scott. Dear brother of the late Harry Meislich and Esther Diamond. Services were held in NY. Donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284

Harriet “Chasia”(Chernis) Segal-Age 103, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Boston,on January 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Elijach. Devoted mother of Esther Ritchie and Ruth Shulman. Dear grandmother of Ronald Ritchie,Craig Ritchie,David Shulman,Mickey Shulman, and Dafna Petrover. Dear great-grandmother of Ariel Shulman,Dean Shulman,Max Ritchie,Landon Ritchie,Jake Ritchie,Mia and Ronnie Shulman, Noia and Ella Petrover. Graveside service at Chevra Shaas Cemetery,776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, Jan.22, 2017 at 10:00 am.Following services family and friends are invited to the Newton Marriott until 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Yiddish Voice, c/o WUNR Radio, 60 Temple Place,Boston, MA 02111.

Phyllis (Kaplan) Wolfe-of Dedham, formerly of Newton and Needham and originally Brookline, January 17, 2017, just days short of her 90^th birthday party. Phyllis (“Nana”) was the beloved wife and companion of the late George Wolfe for almost 60 years. She was a devoted mother to Jessica Wolfe and her husband Tom Bloch, Andrew Wolfe,and the late James Wolfe. So much of her joy in life came from her two granddaughters, Alison Wolfe Bloch and Margot Wolfe Bloch, whom she adored enthusiastically, following their lives and adventures closely. Loving sister to Anne Berson and the late Edward (Eddie) Kaplan. Phyllis graduated proudly from Smith College, raised her family, obtained her Master’s degree and then went on to work as a highly regarded reading specialist at the Solomon Schechter Day School for more than 14 happy years. During her years at Newbridge on the Charles, she volunteered well into her late 80’s as a reading specialist at the Rashi School.Family was everything to Phyllis, and we were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from her during her 89 plus years. Among some of her more famous: always order dessert, good penmanship is everything, reading books can change your life, never turn down a free gift, always stand your ground, treasure your friends, and avoid spicy food at all costs. When it came time to write this, we had to include Nana’s most renowned comment: “I never said that!” Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 2:00pm. Memorial observance at the home of her daughter in Wellesley on Thursday evening (January 19^th) from 6:30 to 9pm, and at  The Interfaith Chapel Newbridge on the Charles,5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham on Friday afternoon (January 20th^th) from 1 to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Phyllis’ memory may be donated to MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center, MSPCA-Angell Headquarters,(https://www.mspca.org/ ), 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130 .

Bruce Schweitzer of Lexington, MA, 62, on January 11, 2017. Bruce was a one-of-a-kind man whose passions included detailed quantitative analysis of any project ranging from warehouse logistics or survey results to purchasing the best appliance; helping others to achieve their goals as a parent, mentor and friend; making people laugh; and walking his dog, Walter. Even when battling cancer, Bruce had a smile on his face, bear-claw slippers on his feet and a Burger King crown on his head. Bruce made our world a kinder, better place and we will all miss him terribly.Bruce is survived by Lisa Shinefeld, his wife and partner of 45 years, his children, Karl and wife Rinad Beidas and Larry and partner Naama Kanarek, his grandchildren Ron, Miles and Emme, and his faithful dog Walter.A Celebration of Bruce’s Life will take place on January 22nd at noon at: Maxwell Auditorium, National Heritage Museum (Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &Library), 33 Marrett Road, Lexington. Casual attire—fuzzy slippers optional.In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to No Empty Bedsides at http://www.noemptybedsides.com .

Saul S. Wersted, late of Sharon, MA, and Delray Beach, FL, peacefully entered into rest on Friday, January 13, 2017 after a struggle with pneumonia.

Saul was born in Boston on April 12, 1921 to Samuel and Mollie. He grew up in Revere, MA, where he met Evelyne, the love of his life, the air he breathed, in their high school Gilbert and Sullivan Society. They were fortunate to be married for 71 ½ years until her death in 2014. As a young boy Saul sold newspapers on the street corner. He worked throughout high school as well and put himself through college, as his father died when Saul was a teenager. He graduated Northeastern University and became a Certified Public Accountant. In 1954, Saul and Evelyne, with their two daughters, Susan and Mollyann, moved to Sharon, MA and became homeowners. They immediately became involved with Temple Israel. Saul served two terms as president and Evelyne was the first woman president of the synagogue.

Saul was proud of the accomplishments of both of his daughters, Susan Bennett (Stephen) of Whidbey Island, WA, and Mollyann Blumenthal (Peter) of Sharon, MA, and those of all of his grandchildren, Shaun Wersted (Amy), the late Jeremy Blumenthal, JD., PhD., (Judy Bernstein), Joshua Blumenthal, Rafi Blumenthal (Elysa), Lani Blumenthal, Stacey Smith (Jeffrey) and Stephen Matthew Bennett. Saul adored his great-grandchildren; Alex and Kylie Wersted; Daniel, Rebecca and Matthew Blumenthal; and Jacob and Max Blumenthal. He was predeceased by his older sister, Ceil Wersted Ziegler Oliver.

Saul valued family, education, and Jewish life. He was a man of integrity and high standards. Those are his legacy.

Funeral services will be held at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA on Monday afternoon, January 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM. Shiva will be held at the Blumenthal home in Sharon, Monday after the funeral, Tuesday through Thursday, 12:00-5:30 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM, with minyan at 7:45PM, Friday from 12 noon to 2:00 PM, and Sunday from 12 noon until 2:00 PM.

Contributions in Saul’s memory would be appreciated to the following charities:

Temple Israel: Saul and Evelyne Wersted Scholarship Fund, c/o Temple Israel 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA 02067; Hadassah, c/o Pomerantz, 9 Heather Way, Sharon, MA 02067

Retired Newton fifth and sixth grade teacher, passed away peacefully at home, at age 91, on January 13, 2017. Valedictorian Lynn English High School 1942, B.A. with Honors Radcliffe College 1946, M.Ed. Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a teacher in Newton for 25 years. Beloved wife of 52 years to the late Jordan H. Mishara and devoted mother of Eric Mishara and wife Helene, Joan Mishara Mills and husband Dennis, and Judith Mishara Sherman and husband Fred.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, and friends.

Shirley’s earliest memories were of growing up near Nahant Beach, where she learned to swim and developed a lifelong love of the ocean.

In 1950, after college graduation and marriage, she took her first airplane flight to remote Jeremie, Haiti.  In Haiti, her husband, an engineer, helped to build the area’s first suspension bridge, while Shirley studied French.  After a year, they returned to Boston and started a family.

Shirley had a thirst for knowledge and was a teacher by calling; first to her own children, and later to her students.  Teaching was “exhausting” and teachers faced “too much blame” for educational “problems,” but the reward was connecting with “inspired” students.

In retirement, she devoted herself to family and friends, volunteered to teach foreign students English, traveled, gardened, played Bridge, did crossword puzzles, skied into her seventies, enjoyed deep water aerobics, read books passionately, and was an avid attendee at the theater, opera, local museums, lectures and movies.

Funeral services at the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 12 Noon. Mourners welcome afterward at the family home and then the next day between 11 Am until 2 PM.  Memorial gifts may be made to the Newton Free Library.

age 95, of Worcester, MA and Providence, RI, died Thursday at her home in Dedham. She leaves behind three children, Dianne Solomon of Wayland, MA, Laura Grace of Alexandria, VA, and Arthur Grace (Debra) of Ojai, CA; two step-daughters, Martha Grace (Nason Hurowitz) of Worcester and Roberta Pliner of New York, NY; three grandchildren, Charles Grace of Needham, MA, Meredith Reichheld (Robert) of Shrewsbury, MA, and Cara Solomon of Somerville, MA; and three great-grandchildren. Sonia was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Grace of Worcester; her second husband, Milton Pliner of Boca Raton, FL; and her son, Nathan Grace of Holden, MA.

A master storyteller with a quick, dry wit, Sonia was wise in a way that had nothing to do with education, and strong in a way that she built over time. The daughter of Jena and Aaron Mowshowitz, she was born in Poland, emigrated to Worcester as a child, and later graduated from Commerce High School. At a time when few women were working outside the home, Sonia bought and successfully ran a business, Electrix Corporation in Ashton, RI, with her husband Milton. In her retirement, she was an active volunteer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. She brought goodness to every community she made her home, including West Hyannisport, MA, Boca Raton, FL and NewBridge on the Charles in Dedham, where she passed away.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 3 p.m. at NewBridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to Bottom Line, which helps low-income and immigrant students reach college and graduate, 50 Milk St, 16^th floor, Boston, MA 02109, or DonorsChoose.org, which supports public school teachers with classroom needs.

Murray  Weisman-of  Mansfield, MA, formerly of Stoughton, on January 12, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Dotty (Holtzman) Weisman for 65 years.Devoted father of Alan Weisman and his wife Michelle, David Weisman and his wife Virginia.Dear grandfather of Alixe Weisman and Sam Weisman. Dear great- grandfather of Lucien. Dear brother of Edward Weisman and the late Bernie Weisman. Murray was a proud WWII Navy Veteran.Graveside service at  Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:00 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to the Village at Willow Crossings Clubhouse, 25 Cobb St.,Mansfield,MA until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dana Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Geffen- Evelyn (Wekstein), of Needham, MA passed away on January 10, 2017. Devoted mother of Richard and his wife Betty, grandmother of Benjamin, and aunt of Ann and Paul Wekstein. Loving sister of the late Dr. Louis Wekstein and his wife Janice (Rosen), and Abraham Wekstein and his wife Paula (Guterman). Dear friend since childhood of the late Eleanor Grosser. Evelyn loved playing classical music on her piano which she purchased when she was a young woman. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Friday, January 13, 2016 at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, www.dana-farber.org.

Arthur Bell of Newton, January 8, 2017.Per Arthur’s wishes his graveside service was privately held.

Ronni Jane Casty- of Brookline.  Died peacefully on January 9, 2017 at the age of 70 after a two year battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Ronald G. Casty.  Dear daughter of Frank Stevens and the late Edith (Shapiro) Stevens.  Devoted mother of Jamie Gordon and her husband Brad Lindenbaum of NYC; stepmother to Audrey Casty and Shaun Connelly, and Nicole Casty and Jon Vignati.  Loving grandmother of Ben, Eli, Truman, Jackson and Hudson. Ronni was fiercely loyal to her endless cadre of good friends from near and far who were drawn to her boundless enthusiasm for life.  She supported the arts, education, theater and more with a genuine zest.  We will remember her smile, her laugh and her love.Final arrangements are private.Donations in Ronni’s memory may be made to Artists for Humanity, 100 W. 2^nd St., Boston, MA 02127.

Jay Negin-on January 7, 2017. Services were held at Temple Beth Zion, Brookline,MA, followed by burial at Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, Randolph, on Monday, January 9, 2017.

Annabelle Orenberg, of Lexington, MA died peacefully with her family by her side on January 9, 2017.  She was the beloved wife of Arthur Orenberg for 66 years, and the loving sister of David Ellis and his wife Beri of W. Palm Beach and Mashpee.  Annabelle was a devoted mother to her daughters, Joan Orenberg of Coconut Creek, FL, Ellen Chertov and her husband Leny of West Roxbury, and son Robert Orenberg of Lexington.  She is the adored grandma of Mick, Alex and Jessica and the proud aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Annabelle was a founding member of Temple Emunah in Lexington, a lifetime member of Hadassah, and inherited from her own parents a strong devotion to the Red Sox.  She worked for many years as an accountant at McGraw Hill – Data Resources in Lexington.  

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 12, 2017, 1:00 P.M., at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA, followed by interment at Anshei Sfard Cemetery at the Baker Street Jewish Cemeteries, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.  

Shiva will be held at the home of Ellen and Leny Chertov, 116 Mount Vernon Street, West Roxbury, on Thursday, January 12, 2017 following the interment until 8 pm, and will continue Friday, January 13 from 1-4 pm  and Saturday, January 14 from 5:30-7 pm.

Freda K. Lindblom, 90, of Framingham, MA, passed away January 8, 2017. Freda was pre-deceased by her husband of 34 years, William Stanley Lindblom of Bristol, RI. She was the daughter of the late Jack & Gertrude (Loeb) Kahn and the much-loved older sister of the late Marcia Westerman of Chicago, IL, and the late Marian Temkin of Providence, RI.

She is survived by her three children with her first husband, Dr. Sherman W. Pochapin of Pittsburgh, PA; Jay and his wife Jamie Pochapin of Antioch, TN, daughter Sandra Pochapin and her husband Peter A. Kachajian, Jr. of Southborough, MA and Lee Pochapin of Novato, CA.  She was the beloved grandmother of Philip Kachajian of Southborough, MA and Jamilah Sesay of Antioch, TN.

Born and raised in New York City, Freda held an undergraduate degree in Business from the Stern School of Management at NYU. An avid reader, she earned a Masters in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Freda worked as a reference librarian for Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, then she moved to Rhode Island where she worked in the reference departments of the Warwick Public Library, Providence College, and Johnson & Wales University.  She retired from the Foxborough Public Library in Foxborough, MA.

Service will be held at 11:30 on Thursday, January 12th at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road, Wayland, MA.  Memorial observance will be held at the home of Sandra Pochapin and Peter Kachajian from 7:00pm till 9:30pm on Thursday evening.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Congregation B’nai Torah, P O Box 279, Sudbury, Massachusetts, or the Christa MacAuliffe branch of the Framingham Public Library. Checks (payable to the Framingham Public Foundation, Inc.) should be sent to the Framingham Public Library Foundation, Inc., 49 Lexington St., Framingham, MA 01702. Please specify Christa MacAuliffe branch on your check.

Michael S. Laufer of Canton, on January 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Pamela Laufer. Devoted father of Rachel and Aaron Laufer. Michael was so excited for his first grandchild, a grandson expected in May. Services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South Street, Waltham, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 11:00 am. Following services family and friends are invited to a reception at The Chateau Restaurant, 195 School Street, Waltham. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Dedham Branch, c/o Advancement, 10 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116.