Archive: March, 2017

Marcia Asquith Kaufman, died Friday, March 17, of breast cancer at the Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland. She was a resident of Boston’s South End and Chilmark, Martha’s Vineyard. She leaves her husband Matthew R. Kaufman, MD, her children Emily Kaufman, Sara Kaufman and Daniel Tyre-Karp of New York, her parents Lawrence and Gloria Asquith of Chestnut Hill, and her siblings Joan and Scott Shrier of Newtonville. She is the daughter in law of Betty and the late Fred Kaufman of Salem and formerly of Marblehead. She also leaves her sisters-in-law Susan Gorban and Amy Kaufman along with nieces and nephews.

Marcia was born in Newton and lived there until 2004. She graduated from Newton South High School and Connecticut College. She received her M.B.A from Boston University School of Management. In her early career, she worked at New England Mutual Life, Parker Hannifin, and Data Resources as an econometrician in their planning departments.

Subsequently, while raising her daughters, she served in multiple volunteer capacities in the Newton School System and at Temple Shalom in Newton. She returned to work at Strategy Analytics, and then served as partner and COO of Hurwitz Associates. There, she teamed with Judith Hurwitz to provide consultative services to many large IT companies including IBM, VMWare, Hewlett-Packard, and SAP. They co-authored six full length For Dummies books about Information Technology including Service Oriented Architecture for Dummies, Big Data for Dummies and Cloud Computing for Dummies. They also co-authored a trade book entitled Cognitive Computing.

Throughout her severe illness, she approached each day with a positive attitude, unbelievable strength, courage, and determination to live each day to the fullest. Supported by her loving family and friends, she was thrilled to escort her daughter, Sara, down the aisle at her wedding in June.

The funeral will take place at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton on Wednesday, March 22 at 1pm. Burial to follow at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury. Following the burial, the family will hold Shiva at 77 Florence Street, Chestnut Hill. Shiva will continue at her late residence at 505 Tremont Street, Boston, on Thursday from 5 to 7pm, Friday 2 to 4pm and Sunday 2 to 5pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Development Office, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138, Friends’ Place at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., #1, Boston, MA 02215, or Connecticut College, Development Office, 270 Mohegan Ave., New London, CT 06320.

Stanley Goldberg-of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Waban, on March 16, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra. Devoted father of Rob and Scott.Private services.

age 77, of Palm Beach FLA, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away March 16, 2017.  Loving husband of Sandra Goldberg. Father of Robert and Susan Goldberg of Sharon, MA and Scott and Samantha Goldberg of Natick, MA.  Adoring Grandfather of Danielle, Morgan and Jack.

 There will be a private family service followed by shiva at the home of Robert and Susan Goldberg, 89 Deerfield Rd. , Sharon, MA 02067 from 12:30-6 pm on Sunday, April 9th.

Of Lexington, on March 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Ann A. (Zager) Kaplan. Devoted father of Michael Kaplan (Maureen), David Kaplan (Bonnie), and Charles Kaplan (Lisa Griswold). Loving grandfather of Jessica Rosenblum (Jeremy), Nadine Cartwright (Christopher), Isaac Kaplan, Emily Kaplan, and Jill Kaplan. Cherished great-grandfather of Nathaniel, Benaya, and Adina Rosenblum. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Shiva will be held at the Kaplan home on Thursday until 9 pm, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, and Monday & Tuesday 7-9 pm. There will be a minyan service each evening at 7:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emunah Endowment Fund, Hebrew Senior Life Hospice Care, Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, or Perkins School for the Blind.

Of Dedham, on March 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Helen (Greenberg) Rosenberg. Devoted father of Kenneth Rosenberg and his wife Judy and the late Robert and Steven Rosenberg. Cherished grandfather of Adam and Jessica. Dear brother of Albert, Norma, and the late Stanley and Pearl. Services at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 11:30 am. Interment in Sharon Gardens Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. Memorial observance at New Bridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, Friday, 12-2 pm and at the home of Ken and Judy Rosenberg, Sunday, 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Foundation for Aids Research, 120 Wall St., 13^th Floor, NY, NY 10005 or to NAMI, 505 8^th Ave., Suite 1103, NY, NY 10018.

Of Fall River, on March 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Malkiel. Services at the Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 12:30 pm. Interment will follow in the Independant Workmen’s Circle Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Reenie’s memory may be made to the Pulmonary Research Fund at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Gift Management Services, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244, or to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Formerly of Brookline and Florida, the devoted daughter of the late Etta and Albert Kolton, the loving wife of the late Chester Werner. She was the adored mother of David Werner and his wife Carole, Linda Lerner and her husband John, and grandmother  “Nani” of Michael Berezin, Jamie Werner, and Jason Werner and his wife Marilyn. Great grandmother of Sadie and Harrison.Sister of the late Selma Lifland and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former owner of the Esta Werner Beauty Salon in Brookline. Services in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St.,Sharon, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 10:00 am.Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and John Lerner until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Multiple Sclerosis Society,New England Chapter,101A 1st Ave.,Waltham,MA 02451 or Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(Curealz.org)

Charles D. Shaker-of Sharon, on March 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Bell) Shaker. Devoted father of Barbara Wax (Lester), and Edith Shaker (Myles Minkin). Dear grandfather of Rabbi Seth Wax (Dr. Elisabeth Berger), Alan Wax (Kathy Wax), and Audrey Minkin. Great-grandfather of Charlotte Dina Wax. Loving brother of the late Sarah Gesin and Hyman Shaker. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 10 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, the family will sit shiva at Orchard Cove, Canton. Shiva will continue at the home of Barbara and Lester Wax Saturday evening through Wednesday evening. Evening minyan service at the shiva home Monday through Wednesday at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, Sharon.

of Stoughton, on March 8, 2017. Devoted daughter of the late Abraham and Matilda (Davidov) Novick. Judy is survived by her sisters, Deborah Ruth Noy of Even Yehudah, Israel and husband Zeev Noy and Valerie Beth Nartowicz of Malvern, PA. Loving aunt of Avi and Jamie Noy, Avigal Noy and Aviad Tsherniak, Gwendolyn Ann Nartowicz and Jeffrey Abram Nartowicz. Great Aunt of Ido Tsherniak. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 10:45 am (gather in front of Administration Building at 10:30 am).

of Newton, formerly of West Palm Beach, FL and Randolph, on March 8, 2017. Beloved wife of the late David A. Golding. Devoted mother of Priscilla Golding and her spouse Barbara Burg, Marc Golding and his wife Kathleen, and the late Jay Golding. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Matthew, and Daniel. Cherished great-grandmother of James and Cassidy. Dear sister of the late Irene Horenstein Goldberger and Irwin Gomberg. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Friday, March 10, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Interment in the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Priscilla Golding and Barbara Burg on Friday until 5 pm and Saturday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Inez’s memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135.

Adele(Schachter) Dudelson-Of Newton Centre,on March 6, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Ellis.Devoted mother of Sharon, Barry and Ruth.Services at The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon,on Sunday,March 12 at 12:00 noon.Interment will be private.The family will receive friends at the Deutsches Altenheim,2222 Centre St.,West Roxbury,MA 02132 from 1:30-4:00 pm In lieu of flowers Remembrances in her memory may be made to Deutsches Altenheim

Stephen Silverman-of Natick, on March 5, 2017.Beloved husband of  the late Reva. Devoted father of Samuel Jay Silverman and Jennifer Barroso (Leo). Loving grandfather of Alec. Dear brother in law of Carole Potash. Dear uncle of Moira Larsen, Stuart and Neil Potash and Lesley Litman. Graveside service will be private. Memorial observance will be at his residence Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Louise K. Goldfine-of Philadelphia and Boynton Beach, FL, on March 4, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Stanley Goldfine. Devoted mother of Linda Katzman and her husband Larry and the late Bruce Goldfine. Dear grandmother of Jaime Russo and her husband Adam,David Katzman and his wife Andrea.Loving great grandmother of Ari and Liam Russo, and Emily and Alana Katzman. Graveside service at The Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Sandra Kranz-of Newton,at  Newton-Wellesley Hospital,on March 3, 2017.Beloved wife of the late Sol Kranz. Devoted mother of (Phyllis) Dvoraand Ben Corn,Joanne and Ephraim Zayat. Dear grandmother of Atara and Ami Solow,Elisheva and Ezra Hahn, Abigail Corn, Margo and Eliyah Ladany,Ashley and Glenn Weiss,Justin Zayat, Benjamin Zayat and Emma Zayat,Loving great grandmother of Ori,Lia,Roni,Eden, Noam and Solomon.Funeral Sunday 12:00 Noon at Har Mehuchot Bet Hesped Kehillat Yerushalayim, Givat Shaul, Jerusalem.

Joanne will return to Teaneck on Tuesday, March 7th, she will be sitting shiva starting at 7pm in her home, 598 Warwick Avenue in Teaneck until Friday at 3pm.
Minyanim will be as follows.
Wednesday and Friday 7:30am Shachris
Thursday – 7:20am Shachris
Mincha/Marriv – 5:35pm
May the Omnipresent comfort the Corn/Zayat/Kranz family among the other mourners of Tzion and Yerushalayim

Isabelle Hahn-of Boynton Beach,FL, formerly of Newton,on March 2, 2017.Graveside service at Sharon Memorial park on Monday, March 6,2017 at 12:45 pm.Complete notice to follow.

Irving Seronick passed away in his sleep on March 2, 2017. He celebrated his 99^th birthday on February 25, 2017. Irving was predeceased by his wife Doris Gold Seronick in June, 2009.

Irving leaves his daughter Beverlee, son Peter, daughter-in-law Loraine, four adult grandchildren, Andrew, Ari, Eliza and Stacey and great grand-daughter Charlotte.

Irving was born in Boston in 1918, graduated from Boston English High School, graduated from Northeastern University with a Law Degree and served in the Air Force during World War II.

His career in the children’s clothing business  spanned 56 years from 1949-2005. He served as President of the United Boston Children’s Wear Show from 1995-1997. Irving retired at the age of 88 (that’s not a typo). He and his wife Doris lived in Newton from 1953-2009.

Irving was the epitome of a gentleman. He was kind, respectful and caring of all he met. His memory will live on in all who knew him. His family, friends, acquaintances, and care-givers will treasure his stories, appreciation of them, sense of humor, and willingness to always “be there”.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:45, Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Sharon Memorial Park.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to CARE(CARE.org) Care Gift Center, P.O. Box 7039, Merrifield,VA 22116.

Of Brookline, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, on March 1, 2017. A Jewish refugee from Heidelberg, Germany, Molly arrived in Brooklyn, NY, in 1938 where she lived until she moved to Brookline ten years ago to be near her son Marty and his family in Cambridge.  Molly could have become a pediatrician in Germany had she not been forced to flee.  She studied public health nursing and worked as a visiting nurse and in her husband Bernie’s family fur business in Park Slope, a neighborhood she loved.  Later, she worked for Planned Parenthood.

Molly left Germany alone at age 18.  Her father died in Gurs prison camp.  The Nazis murdered many of her relatives.Her mother and brother Henry fled in 1940, but Henry was drafted into the army and died in combat on Christmas, 1944; his father died four years earlier on Christmas.  Her granddaughter Emma was born on Christmas.  Until her final days, Molly, a consummate storyteller, recounted  vivid details of the rise of the Nazis.  The Jewish Heritage Museum in New York includes interviews with her.  Her son interviewed her as part of a Northeastern seminar he taught –  https://vimeo.com/155122400.  Molly spoke about the Holocaust to classes of her granddaughters, Emma and Rosa, and at the Devotion School in Brookline.  She traveled with her son to Heidelberg in 2001 for a reunion of former Jewish citizens and her son participated in the 2011 program with Rosa.

Immigration restrictions by the United States led directly to the murder of many Jews by the Nazis.  No one could enter the country without an affidavit from an American citizen.  Adolph Keller provided affidavits for her mother and brother and he arranged for Molly to work as nurse for his daughter Bernice’s baby, Robert.  Molly and Robert’s widow Sally and her sons have been as close as family.

Molly had a wonderful sense of humor and never became embittered.   She was a devoted daughter, mother, and grandmother.  After retirement, she engaged in painting and writing.  As a nurse, she loved the circle of nurses centered around her daughter-in-law, Betty Munson.

Molly had a great capacity for caregiving.  She helped raise Dajin, her daughter’s son.   She managed the care for her husband and mother, who both died at home.  She provided strong support as her daughter succumbed to cancer.

Molly is survived by her son Martin, his wife Betty, their daughters Emma and Rosa, her grandson Dajin Flores, and many friends and relatives in Boston, New York and elsewhere who cherish her memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Molly’s name to the Blue Card which provides direct financial assistance to needy Holocaust survivors.www.bluecardfund.org

Service on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 2:00 pm, at Congregation Eitz Chayim, 136 Magazine Street, Cambridge, MA.

Age 80, March 1, 2017. Predeceased by husbands Paul G. Lavezzo in 1974 and Sumner T. Budd in 1999. Daughter of Edward Levanson of Millis, MA and Natalie Weiner of Somerville, MA. Mother of Juli Lavezzo (Fleming) Vachon, James Lavezzo, Edward Lavezzo, Andrew Lavezzo and Adam Budd. Died at home surrounded by family and friends after a long courageous battle. Marlene grew up in Chelsea, MA until she was 15, when her parents moved the family to Sharon. While she raised five children, she also found time to help others, volunteering for seniors who needed rides to Boston doctors, delivering Meals-on-Wheels, as a school aide and Cub Scout den mother, and donating time to fund collections for cancer research, heart disease and other charities. She was a past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Marlene held many jobs throughout her life but most of all was a homemaker. She loved to sing in the Temple Sinai Choir and the Sharon Community Chorus. She painted in her spare time and loved to indulge herself in many books and novels, but her passion later in life was ballroom dancing where she danced until she could no longer. The family will sit shiva on Sunday 3-7 pm and Monday and Tues 4- 8 pm at her late residence, 12 Pole Plain Rd., Sharon, MA. Donations may be made to the Sharon Public Library.

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.