Archive: December, 2016

Of Newton, formerly of NY, on December 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Solomon Saperstein. Devoted mother of Phyllis Viscidi (Philip) of Wellesley and the late Lewis Saperstein. Loving grandmother of Marcus and Zachary Viscidi. Dear sister of the late Herman, Molly, and Sylvia. Funeral service will be private. Memorial observance at the home of Phyllis and Philip Viscidi on Monday from 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Naomi’s memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Marion E. Stone-of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, on December 7, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Elliot J. Stone. Devoted mother of Marcia Finsterwald and her husband Michael, Diane Goldman and her husband Mark. Dear grandmother of Michelle Reid and her husband Matthew, Mark Finsterwald, Allison, Robert and Annie Goldman. Dear great-grandmother of Elliot and Delia Reid. Loving sister of the late Annie Zitter and Selma Showstack. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Massachusetts. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to The National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.wwwkidney.org.

Don Vincent Hellerman, M.D. died on December 4, 2016 in Washington, DC. A native of Brookline, MA and WWII Marine Corps combat veteran, he later served as a Lt. Col. in the USAR medical corps. He spent the bulk of his career at South Chicago Community Hospital as head of Pathology and Laboratories. Husband for 50 years of Susan (Talent) Hellerman, father of Brett (Coleen) and John (Stephanie), and grandfather of Klee, Julianna, Alissa, Jack and Mark. Brother of the late Joyce and Marshall Marcus.  Uncle of Debra Marcus Haluska and the late Lloyd Marcus. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Marty and Amy Heller until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrance to Jewish War Veterans, 1811 R St. NW, Washington, DC 20009 or Disabled American Veterans, 3725 Alexandria Pike, cold Spring, KY 41076.

Bertram M. Winer, 94, died peacefully in Wayland, MA on December 3, 2016. Born in Boston on March 20, 1922, he was a graduate of Boston Latin Class of 1940, Yale Class of 1943, and NY Medical College Class of 1946. He then served as a Captain in the Army Medical Corps in Panama until 1950, when he began his medical research and his clinical practice in the Boston area.

Fifth son of Samuel Winer and Dora Jacobs, Bert followed Manuel (1910), Herbert (1912), Morton (1914) and Myron (1914). Bert married Miriam (Mimi) Feldman in 1953, fathered Jonathan in 1954, Josh in 1956, and Matthew in 1958. He was grandfather to Lauren, Nathaniel, Molly, Charles and Luke and was uncle to Robert, Joan, Jeanne, David, Michael, Jane, Mark, Fred, and Barbara Winer and to Joanne Segal, David Feldman, Richard Stellar, Amy Robinson, Carol Blumenthal, Nancy Taxin, Michael Feldman, and Judy Feldman. He became great- and great-great uncle to nearly 100 other family members.

During the 1950’s and 1960’s, Bert undertook pioneering medical research on the angiotensin and renin systems which had clinical applications in the quest to treat and control hypertension, publishing original work in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Circulation, the American Heart Journal, the Annals of Internal Medicine, and Angiology, among other medical journals. He was an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard University and a Member of the Department of Medicine and the Yamins Research Laboratory at the Beth Israel Hospital. For many years, he also practiced internal medicine from offices at 1180 Beacon Street in Brookline, until his retirement in 1989.

In addition to his active life as a clinical physician, teacher of medicine, and medical researcher, Bert was a life-long avid sailor, fisherman, golfer, birdwatcher, tennis player, chess player, and duplicate bridge player. Like his own father and his brothers, he loved symphonic music. He was also an opera buff who regularly convened opera parties for his friends. While in college, he taught himself piano to play the first movement from Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, and Liszt’s Liebestraum. In childhood, he learned how to tap dance and was able to demonstrate how to perform the buck and the wing at aged 80. During his Panama years in the Army, he kept a sailboat and a dog, both of which appeared in the local newspaper, crossing the Panama Canal. He learned how to scuba dive in his late 40’s, took Mimi and his sons, their cousins, and their girlfriends sailing and diving throughout the Caribbean. He revived his brother Morton’s heart after it stopped on a Hawaiian golf-course when they were vacationing together, and got Mort safely back to Massachusetts where he had a full recovery. He almost never lost a game of chess, and never to a member of the family.

After retiring, Bert became an active essayist on political, economic and scientific topics, producing more than three dozen essays over a quarter century which he shared with his men’s group in Brookline.

Bert maintained extraordinary enthusiasm about everything he and his family did over the course of his 94 plus years. He took tremendous pride in Mimi’s picture-books for children, in her work to create a self-help organization for people dealing with sight loss, in his children’s writing, art, and music projects and other achievements, and experienced great pleasure in the company of his grand-children, great-nieces and great nephews.

His last words were “I’m perfect.”

Bert was interred in Wayland North Cemetery on Old Sudbury Road in a private ceremony.

Donations in lieu of gifts may be made to Dartmouth Medical School’s “The Matthew S. Winer Award for Humanism and Excellence in Community Psychiatry” through contacting his sons Jonathan or Josh.

Eda (Katz) Rabinovitz, 85, died peacefully at her home in Winthrop, Massachusetts, Saturday, December 3, 2016.

She was born and grew up in Boston, went to Hebrew College in Brookline, MA to get her teaching certificate, and much later in life went back to college for her Master’s Degree in Education at Lesley College.

Eda was passionate about the arts. She was an actress, first with the Winthrop Playmakers and then later with different theaters in Boston.  She sang and danced in musical theater, played the guitar, loved folk and Jewish spiritual music, and Gilbert and Sullivan.

Eda was devoted to family. In addition to her three children and four grandchildren, she had a very large extended family, most of whom were often at the Winthrop house for family gatherings hosted by Eda and her husband Leo.  We all have wonderful memories of these family affairs.

She was an avid and excellent cook, who was often heard to exclaim, “This is a really nice piece of fish”.

Eda loved to travel with Leo, especially going to places with family like Israel, Mexico, Japan, and Russia.

She will be missed for her fierce spirit, social nature, and uncompromising values.

Eda is survived by her husband of 64 years Leo Rabinovitz; children David Rabinovitz, Debby Rabinovitz, and Dodi Perkins; spouses Jordene Hale, Chris Pringle, and Peter Perkins; and grandchildren Sophia Rabinovitz, Chana Rose Rabinovitz, Mati Pringle Rabinovitz, and Kyla Perkins. Eda was the sister of Jeanette Zaichik, Bernice Jones, and the late Tybie Weisbord, Lillian Katz, Tamar Schecter, Bunnie Levin, Moishie Katz, Gillie Katz, and Jake Katz.

The funeral service will be at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Center, Tuesday, December 6^th, at 11 am. Following interment in the Jewish Deedholders Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett, memorial observance will be held at the Cottage Park Yacht Club in Winthrop until 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Eda’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 490 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Of Brockton, on December 2, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Hyman and Evelyn (Epstein) Forman. Dear sister of Stuart Forman. Graveside service at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Of Boston, on December 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Patrice A. Flesch.

Edward Ring Knopping-of Rehoboth Beach,DE,formerly of Wayland,MA,passed away at home in his sleep on Thanksgiving.Born on July 17,1960 in Boston, MA, Edward was the beloved son of Sharon Knopping of Lewes, DE and Aaron Knopping of Delray Beach, FL.Edward is also survived by his sister,Susan Knopping,of Basking Ridge, NJ,his brother,Jeffrey Knopping,of Larchmont,NY,his niece,Rachel Talbert,and nephews,Gregory Knopping,Ross Talbert and Jacob Knopping.Edward’s greatest passion was his role as a teacher to many of our youth.Edward received his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Education from Wheelock College in Boston,MA.Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St.,Sharon,MA, on Monday,Dec.5,2016 at 11:45 am.The family will observe shiva on Monday and Tuesday from 6:30-9:00 pm at the home of Edward’s brother,Jeffrey ,26 Oak Avenue,Larchmont,NY.In lieu of flowers donations in Edward’s memory may be made to AMFAR,120 Wall St.,13th floor,New York, NY 10005. www.amfar.org.

Virginia M. Dahl-of Framingham, on November 28, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harold Dahl and Arthur J. Heuser. Dear mother of David Heuser. Loving grandmother of  Stacy Shatz and David Heuser, Jr. Loving great-grandmother of Ashley and Allison Buck. Services will be private.

RUDMAN-HARVEY S., of Brookline, on November 27, 2016. Dear son of the late Harold and Dorothy (Cutler) Rudman. Loving brother of Holly Stengel and her husband, Dr. Jason Stengel. Dear uncle of Jonathan Stengel and Jordana Stengel. Service in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at the Stengel residence until 8:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Of Sudbury, on November 27, 2016. Beloved husband of Roanne (Miller) Miller. Devoted father of Jonathan Miller (Alycia) and Marc Miller. Loving grandfather of Travis Miller. Services at Beit Olam  East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 12 noon. Memorial observance at the Miller residence, Tuesday until 4:00pm & 7-9 pm, and Wednesday 2-6 pm. For memorial donation information please consult the Miller family.

DIAMOND- Charles Marc, of Westborough, on November 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Keren G. (Abrahams) Diamond. Devoted father of Rebecca Raphaelson and Aaron Diamond. Dear grandfather of Dora Raphaelson. Services at Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough, on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at his residence on Tuesday until 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187-1847 (pkdcure.org/donate) or to WGBH Educational Foundation, Attention: Development Operations-Tribute & Memorial Gifts, One Guest St., Boston, MA 02135 (wgbh.org/tribute).

Arthur Savage of Waltham, formerly of Wellesley, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving evening,surrounded by his loving family – his wife, Barbara Savage, daughter, Jackie Savage-Borne of West Newton, and son, Rob Savage of Los Angeles. He is survived by his brother, Allen Savage of New York, and was predeceased by his brother, Sheldon Savage of Danville, CA.  Arthur was the beloved grandfather of Calvin and Lila Borne of West Newton. Arthur directed theatre in both Boston and New York and then went on to own and direct Camp Samoset in Casco, Maine from 1989-2009. Memorial Service on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 2:00 pm at the Wellesley College Club. 727 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02482.Family and friends are welcome to visit following the service from 5:00-8:30 pm at the home of Jackie Savage-Borne and Ben Borne, 167 Cherry St., Newton, MA 02465.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, www.mspca.org.

Of Danvers, formerly of Sharon,on November 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence I. Smith. Devoted mother of Lee Smith (Sharon) and Dr. Bruce Smith (Carmel). Loving grandmother of Alexander, Erik, Kakoa, Maya, & Katie. Service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, (gather behind administration building), Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Formerly of Framingham and Brookline, passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 25, 2016 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home.  He was 89 years old. He is predeceased by his son, Kenneth.  Jim is survived by his son Stuart Lipshires and his wife Rene,  and Karen Lipshires and her wife Cinde Clatterbuck.  He was the brother of Barbara and her husband Len Srebnick and the uncle of David and his wife Carol, and Joel and his partner Beverly.

Jim was a proud veteran of World War II. He cared deeply for people and was a life long volunteer in many organizations.  Jim had a passion for traveling, visiting well over 50 countries.

A graveside service will be held, Sunday, November 27, 2016 at  Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury at 11:00 am.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Karen Lipshires, Tewksbury, MA, immediately following the service until 7:00 p.m.   Additional  calling hours  will be held at the home of Karen and Cinde on Monday and Tuesday, November 28-29 from 1-4 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley, Beagles of New England States (BONES) or the charity of your choice.

Oskar Smiltens -Age 103, of Boston, formerly of Brookline, on  November 23,2016. Beloved husband of the late Aina (Waldstein) Smiltens. Devoted father of Sylvia Leavy and her husband Bob, and Eric Smiltens. Dear grandfather of Margaret Evangelakos, Elizabeth Loughery, and Patricia Leavy. Loving great-grandfather of Tara Smith, John Hamilton Loughery, Madeline Leavy-Rosen, and Edward and Emily Evangelakos. Dear brother of Sigrid Dzenis. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following service family and friends are invited to the residence of Sylvia and Bob Leavy until 5:00pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Center St., Boston, 02131.

Gloria Machowski died November 22, a graduate of Vesper George School of Art of Boston. Upon graduation, she worked as a Design Artist at Norcross Greeting Cards in New York City. She had her own art studio in Canton, CT. In the past, she was also a teacher at West Hartford Art League. She leaves a loving ex-husband, Joseph Machowski of Bristol, a brother & sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Gelb of Brookline, MA, sister-in-law, Mrs. Arlene Wagner of Greenwich, sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Jakiel of Unionville, sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Obremski of Burlington. Also, she leaves 7 nieces & nephews and 18 great nieces & nephews. Private graveside services for the family at Sharon Memorial Park Cemetery in Sharon, MA on Friday, November 25th. Donate to your favorite charity .

Age 49, of Holliston, died on November 20, 2016 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was the beloved son of Cynthia T. (Hass) Meister and the late Maj. Jerome F. “Jerry” Meister (USA-ret),  devoted brother of Traci Blecher and her husband Adam, and loving uncle of Zachary, Brandon, and Caitlyn.

Scott was a 2^nd degree black belt in karate, an avid collector of comic books and Star Trek memorabilia, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially taking trips to Foxwoods with his father.

Graveside service at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave., Natick, Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the Meister residence on Tuesday 6-9 pm and Wednesday 1-4 & 6-9 pm with  Minyan service each evening at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Scott’s memory may be made to the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, 1004-A O’Reilly Ave., San Francisco, CA  94129.

Beatrice Lief-age 96, formerly of Milton, on Nov. 19, 2016.Loving daughter of the late Aaron and Yetta Gondelman. Beloved wife of the late Al. Devoted mother of Barbara Hurwitz and her late husband Norman, and Lois Lief. Loving sister of Mel Gondelman and his wife Mikki, and the late Samuel Gondelman. Adoring grandmother of Robin and Joe Lee, Karen and Duncan Macleod, Marci and John Yazwinski Jr., Shelley and Antonio DaSilva. Cherished great grandmother of Nicole, Austin and Lindsay, Allyson, Jack and Benjamin, Skye, Zoe and Nick, Alyssa and Kyle. Graveside services are private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara Hurwitz from 3-8pm Tuesday only.

Ira Kaplan-of Sharon, on November 18, 2016. I learned from my mother, Shirley, the love of art & music.To know that there is beauty around you even when facing difficult times and the love of learning to be used in making a difference in other people’s lives. From my father, David, to keep calm when facing life challenges and keeping a smile in your heart and you overcome most challenges. Finally,from my wife, Barbara, that if you have love in your life you are truly blessed. I have been blessed with Shari, Stephanie, Alexandra, Ava & wonderful family and friends too numerous to list. Memorial service will be held at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, November 20,2016 at 2:00 p.m. Shiva will follow at the temple until 5:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to mybrotherskeeper.org or oldcolonyhospice.org.

Silver- Norman David, age 88, of Needham and Yarmouthport, on November 17, 2016. Norman was the loving husband of Jeanne (Karagosian) Silver, brother of Elaine (Paul) Chervinsky and the late Bernice Damelin;  father of Mitchell (Carol) Silver and Lori (Howard) Rosenblum, and the late Ellen Silver and the late Joy Silver; his beloved grandchildren Rachel, Zachary and Benjamin Silver, and Daniel (Laura), Andrew and Jeremy Rosenblum, and great grandson Charles Rosenblum. Norman will be greatly missed by his devoted dog, Shoonie. In addition to his immediate family, Norman leaves a very extended family. Norman was a graduate of Tufts University, and received his Master of Science from Boston University. Norman owned and operated Publix Market in Fields Corner, Dorchester and Jamaica Plain for many years. He served as President of the Boston Retail Grocers Association. After his first retirement, Norman went on to have a very successful career as a stock broker, retiring as First Vice President of Investments at Smith Barney. Norman was a member of Temple Aliyah of Needham and the Moses Michael Hays Lodge AF & AM. Norman and Jeanne were married for over 32 years and enjoyed travel to many interesting and exotic places. They returned to one of their favorite spots, Aruba, each year for 30 years. Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Street, Needham, on Monday, November 21, 2016, at 10 am. Following interment at Newton Cemetery, Newton, memorial observance will be at his residence through 9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Armenian Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 431 Pond Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 or to Temple Aliyah,1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA  02492.

Age 31, of West Newton, formerly of Needham. Beloved son of Robert S. Saltzman and the late Jenifer F. (Haber) Saltzman. Loving brother of Alissa Saltzman-Cellucci. Dear uncle of Jacob and Alexis Cellucci. Step-son of Gail H. Kosloff. Memorial service at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:00 pm.  Memorial observance immediately following the service at Temple Beth Shalom. In lieu  of flowers, donations in Aaron’s memory may be made to The Jeni Fund for Lung Cancer Research, 22 Westwood St., West Newton, MA 02465.

Of West Newton, on November 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Howard Borr. Devoted mother of David Borr and his wife Laurie, and Nancy Borr. Caring grandmother of Michael, Amy, and Eric Borr, and Adam and Jennifer Bouché. Great-grandmother of Jordan Borr. Loving sister of Raymond Riseberg and his wife June, the late Robert Riseberg, and the late Gladys Melamed.

Byla Borr spent her earliest years in Waltham and Newton. She served as both a buyer and a saleswoman with Riseberg’s of Waltham, investing her time and energy into her family’s business. In May of 1956, she married businessman Howard Borr. Together they began a family. They first lived in Belmont before returning to West Newton, where Byla would live for the rest of her years. In her later days, she remained active and engaged, attending local gym classes and playing bridge with her friends. She cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandson. She was a long-time member of the Beth El Temple Center in Belmont. For all that she accomplished in her life, her legacy will remain the impression of love that she has left upon her family and all those by whom she was surrounded in her life.

After a private ceremony, the family will receive guests at her home on Monday, November 21 from 6-8 pm. Expressions may be made in her memory to  Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or  www.dana-farber.org.

Teller- Diane D. (Warkel), age 76, a longtime resident of Brockton, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. The daughter of the late Isaac and Bessie (Willinsky), and the wife of the late Edward B. Teller. She is survived by her husband Morton Saftler, her son Jeffrey Teller and his significant other Christine Rice, and daughter and son in law Janice Teller-Levy and Danny Levy. She was a loving Bubbie to Elana and Dara Teller of Wellington, FL and Ethan and Shira Levy of Easton. Sister of Alan Warkel and the late Pearl Robie. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Emunah, C/O Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368 or the Animal Rescue League of Boston, 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Pride of Brockton Cemetery, Stoughton, memorial observance will be at her residence, on Friday until 4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm, Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm.

Paula (Sands) Swartz, 82, of Dedham, formerly of Chestnut Hill, passed away peacefully on November 15,2016, with those closest to her by her side.Loving mother of Wayne Swartz and his wife Nancy of Needham MA and Jeff Swartz and his wife Pam of Del Ray Beach, FL; devoted sister of Roberta Chafetz and her husband Irwin; adoring grandmother of Jared, Jaime, Doug, Brian and Crystal; loving aunt of Howard and Amy, Larry and Rachel Chafetz, and great-aunt of Cameron, Jolie, Daniel, Tal, and Ben. Paula was preceded in death by her cherished parents, Mary and David Sands and grandson Daniel Swartz. Services will be held at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 11:00am.Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Wayne and Nancy Swartz until 9:00pm Sunday, and Monday 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paula’s memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research,  P.O. Box 5014,Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014, www.michaeljfox.org.

Ruth (Gottlieb) Ginsberg-of Dedham, formerly of Needham, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, Ruth and her family fled to the United States to escape the Nazis in 1940 when she was 11 years old. Loving mother of Mark Ginsberg and his wife Susan of Silver Spring, MD and Alan Ginsberg of Chestnut Hill, MA. Loving grandmother of Emily Thomas and her husband Jeremy of Washington, DC, and Peter Ginsberg of Silver Spring, MD. A beautiful private service was held on November 13, 2016.Memorial contributions in Ruth’s name may be made to The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Donation correspondence, PO box 1568,Merrifield,VA 22116-1568 or online at https://engage.ushmm.org/tribute-giving.html

Age 102, of Dedham, formerly of Newton and Delray Beach, FL, on November 15, 2016. Beloved wife of the late David Goldberg. Devoted mother of Ellen Kagno and her husband Morris, Len Goldberg and his wife Linda, and Sandra Goldberg and her husband Stanley. Dear sister of the late Jack, Al, and Edward Newman and Ida Stone. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Ethel was a former art teacher and founder of the We Care Program at Rainberry Bay in Delray Beach, FL. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at Administration Building), THURSDAY, November 17, 2016 at 1:45 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen and Morris Kagno until 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ethel’s memory may be made to  NewBridge Health Care Center, 7000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA 02026.

Edward Fleishman, 97, of Swampscott, died on November 15, 2016 at the Metro West Medical Center in Framingham. He was the beloved husband of the late Edythe (Rothbard) Fleishman who died in 1999.

Born in East Boston, son of the late Phillip and Jennie (Tabachnick) Fleishman, he was raised in Chelsea and a graduate of Chelsea High School.  Mr. Fleishman entered the United States Navy on May 17, 1944 and served on the USS Shangri-La during WWII as a Photographers Mate Second Class.  He received the WWII Victory Medal, the American Area Medal, and the Asiatic Pacific Medal with 2 stars. After his honorable discharge on April 6, 1946, Mr. Fleishman was employed as a design engineer in the optical systems industry.  An avid bowler, Mr. Fleishman continued to bowl until the age of 95 and also enjoyed playing cards, especially Poker and Gin and was a Mason.  A longtime member of the former Temple Israel in Swampscott, he founded the Intefor Club at the synagogue.

Mr. Fleishman was the devoted father of Jerry Fleishman and his late wife Lynn Feldman, Ellen Fleishman and her husband Allen Gottlieb, and Penny Davidson and her husband Arnie Davidson; loving grandfather of Rebecca and her husband Kyle, Adina, Elie, Ami, Max and his wife Nomi, Sasha, and Lara; cherished great-grandfather of Gabe,  and dear brother of the late Mollie Riskin, Sydney Fleishman, and Ruth Weiner.

Services will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton followed by burial in the Mishna Cemetery in Everett.  Memorial observance will be held in the Clubhouse at Summit Estates, 1000 Paradise Rd., Swampscott on Friday from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to VNA Development Offices, c/o Partners Healthcare at Home, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Of Newton, on November 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Morris J. Levitt. Loving sister of the late Martha Blaustein (Ernest) and Erwin Weinberg (Sandra). Loving aunt of Marylynn Blaustein Goldhaber, Richard Blaustein, Bruce Weinberg, Scott Weinberg, Shelly Weinberg, Michael Weinberg, Jody Weinberg Troderman, Wendy Weinberg Zangari. Great-aunt of Michelle and Marc Goldhaber, Ben, Sam, Kate Weinberg, Max and Zack Troderman, Matt, Alec and Syrus Weinberg. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, SHARON, on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Marylynn Goldhaber on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening 7-9 pm, Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of The Good Shepherd, 90 Wells Ave. Newton, MA  02459.

Of Norwood, born on Aug. 13, 1932 to the late Edward and Frieda Freedman in Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Nov. 14, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Braverman. Devoted mother of her son Scott Brody and his wife Donna of Dracut; son Michael Brody and his wife Lisa of Simi Valley, Calif.; and her late son Avram Brody. Devoted step-mother of her step-daughter Alison Doucette and her husband Billy of Norwood, step-son Gary Braverman and his wife Gayle of Lakeville, and her late step-son Keith Braverman and his wife Loretta of Norwood. Loving sister of Ronnie Kaster and her husband Leonard of Millis. Adoring grandmother of Samantha, Rachel, Gregory, Benjamin and Matthew Brody, and Jennifer, Samantha, Brandon, Rebecca, Joshua, Noah, Ari and the late Michael Braverman, and Vinnie DeBartolo. Marilyn will be deeply missed but forever loved and cherished by family and friends. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Shiva will be observed at the home of Alison and Billy Doucette on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org), Congregation Agudas Achim – Ezrath Israel, 245 Bryant St., Malden, MA 02148, or the charity of one’s choice.

Weiner- Esther (Lowenstein), of Lauderhill, FL, formerly of Malden, on November 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Meyer Weiner. Devoted mother of Stephen M. Weiner and his husband Donald G. Cornuet, and Arthur H. Weiner and his husband Thomas Baker. Dear grandmother of Jeremiah Weiner and Rebecca Stanfel, Benjamin Weiner and Elise Barber, Miriam Szubin and Adam Szubin, Isaac Weiner and Rayna Weiner. Great-Grandmother of Andrew Stanfel, Nathan Szubin, Micah Szubin, Dov Weiner, Josiah Szubin, Efraim Weinbarber, and Ezra Weiner. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:30 am. Following interment at the Lebanon Tiferet Shalom Cemetery, Peabody, memorial observance will be at the home of Stephen M. Weiner and Donald G. Cornuet on Tuesday 4-9 pm and Wednesday 12-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center, New York, NY , 10023 (metopera.org)

SELKOVITS, Larry And Shelley Selkovits, of Cambridge, MA, died on October 19, 2016 and November 6, 2016 respectively, after 56 years of marriage. They are survived by their son David and his wife Sarah of Boston and Larry’s sister Myrna Zelenitz of Pittsburgh, PA. Larry will be interred next to his wife at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge.

Marcel Suliteanu-of Boston, November 8, 2016.Beloved husband of the late Hana (Leichman) Suliteanu. Devoted father of Serigu. Also survived by 2 grandchildren. Private graveside service will be held at The Zviller Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury.

Age 88, of Newton, died peacefully at her home, on November 8, 2016. Born in Boston on September 27, 1928 she grew up in Brookline, MA and was a graduate of Brookline High School. She went on to become a legal secretary and later became a homemaker and devoted her life to raising a loving family. While at home she decided to put her time into supporting youth athletics in Newton. She became the founding member of Newton Youth Soccer League and The Newton Girls Soccer League,which to this day still brings joy to thousands of young athletes.Beloved and devoted wife for 55 years of the late Harold Chalfin. Beloved sister of the late Faye Alberts and the late Joseph Kramer.  Devoted mother of April Chalfin and her husband, Preston Dortch of Lee MA, Mark Chalfin and his wife Beth of Palos Verdes, CA, and Beth Ravech and her husband Bruce of Needham, MA.  She was a proud and loving nana to five grandchildren: Jared and Alexa Ravech, Timmy Dortch, and Lila and Sadie Chalfin. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 9:30am. Interment immediately following at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA.Memorial observance at the home of Beth and Bruce Ravech, Needham, MA immediately after services until 4:30 pm, and continuing Saturday evening 7pm-9pm and Sunday 11am-2pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston MA 02241-7005.
donatenow.heart.org.

David P. Frank-of Boston, on November 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Nancy (Miller). Devoted father of Diane, and Michael and his wife Melanie. Dear grandfather of Asher and Gavin. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Tribute Giving, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.(617-667-7330) www.goo.gl/uqe8kx

Kenneth Selig-of  Providence, RI, on November 9, 2016. Loving companion of Cherie Colindres. Dear son of  Janet (Frank) Salvaggio and her husband Anthony. Devoted father of Laura Selig. Dear brother of  Robert Selig and Marcia Selig. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Friday, November 11, 2016 at 11:00am.

Oksman- Regina ( Fajngold),  of Aventura, FL, on November 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Oksman. Devoted mother of Sam Oksman, Nellie Chayoun and the late Henry Oksman. Dear grandmother of Five grandchildren and Seven Great-grandchildren. Graveside service at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nellie Chayoun through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Layla Coltraine Hall- Age 31, of Boston,formerly of San Francisco, November 6, 2016.Dear daughter of Shoshana. Wife of Karam Saddique. Devoted mother of Lana.Dear sister of Sophia  and Lauren.Graveside Service at Hebrew Cemetery,Mill Valley,CA.

Of Chestnut Hill, on November 7, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Aaron H. Levin. Devoted mother of Alan Levin (Margie), and Patti Grossman (Louis). Dear grandmother of Joel Grossman (Holly), David Grossman (Dara), Jacob Grossman (Liz), Debbie Grossman, Jeff Levin (Lauren), and Andy Levin (Jenna). Also survived by nine great-grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Sheldon Zakon. Private service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Memorial observance for the Levin family on Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Club House at Ledgebrook, 261 Nahanton St., Newton, MA . The Grossman family will be at the Club House at Ledgebrook on Wednesday and Thursday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.  Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom Education Fund, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA  02494, National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St. Suite 200, Newton, MA  02458, or a charity of your choice.

Beatrice (Katz) Rich, a resident of Natick, MA for over 50 years, passed
away peacefully November 6, 2016 at the Parlin House in Wayland, MA.
She was 90 years old. For 67 years she was the beloved wife of the late
Alvin T. Rich. She leaves behind her daughter, Rosanne Kates, and her
husband, Louis, and her son, Irwin Rich, and his wife, Joni. She also leaves
five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Bea was a sister to the
late Rita Barroll, Mildred Sherr, and Jerome Katz. She is survived by her
sisters, Helen Wolf and Audrey Hoffman.
Born in Manchester, NH November 1, 1926, she met the love of her life
when she was 11 years old, in Boston. Bea married her sweetheart, Al, at
19 years of age. She worked as a customer service rep in the claims
department for Allstate Insurance for over 25 years and took great pride in
her work.
More than anything else, Nana Bea loved being with her family. Her
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything to her.
Services will be held on Tuesday November 8, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Temple
Beth Sholom 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA. Burial will follow at the
Chevra Kadusha Cemetery in Woburn, MA. Shiva will be observed
Tuesday, 7-9 PM and Wednesday, 1-5 PM and 7-9 PM at the home of Irwin
and Joni Rich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Open Spirit: A
Place of Hope Health & Harmony, 39 Edwards St. Framingham, MA 01701
or Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Myrna Alpert-of Framingham, formerly of Lexington, died on November 5, 2016.  Beloved wife of Irwin Alpert.  Loving mother of Lisa, Daniel, Gary and wife Carla Alpert, grandmother of Rebekah and Joshua Alpert, and sister of Dr. Elliott Richelson.  She was preceded in death by her cherished parents, Dr. Harry and Helen (Dame) Richelson of Waltham.  Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Road/Route 126, Wayland, on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at 11:00 am.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA, 02421.  Memorial observance will be private.

Harold “Hutch” Koritz-Of Dedham formerly of Brookline, on November 5, 2016.Beloved husband of  Sylvia (Zuckerman) Koritz. Devoted father of Carla Koritz , and Allen Koritz and the late Karen Koritz.Dear grandfather of Sarah Patry.Loving brother of  Gilda Slifka and her late husband Alfred ,and the late Marvin Koritz,Harris Koritz and his wife Patricia, and the late Seymour Koritz and Helen Koritz.Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. ,Brookline  on Monday ,November 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be held at the home of Hillary and Mark Price until 8:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund,34 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481(CureAlz.org)

Holland- Irwin H., CPA, Age 79, of Brockton, on November 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Bernice (Krasnow) Holland. Devoted father of Craig Holland, Neil Holland, and Lisa Rousseau. Dear grandfather of Ariel Holland and Shelby Rousseau. Loving brother of Lynn Frank. Services will be private. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave. Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062.

Donald L. Jacobson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away in Bal Harbour, Florida on November 4^th, 2016.  He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Benjamin and Anna Jacobson.  Donald was educated in Boston and New Hampshire and went on to serve in World War II as a paratrooper in the 101^st Airborne Division where he was awarded the Purple Heart and other metals of valor.

In 1948, he married his wife Lola Gordon Jacobson and shared 68 years of marriage together.

Donald served as vice president of Maurice Gordon and Sons in Massachusetts, a residential and commercial real estate company.  He later expanded the business as President of Jacobson Toccin Properties in South Florida.

While in Boston, Donald was a member of the Euclid Lodge of Massachusetts, a Shriner and avid golfer at Pinebrook and Blue Hills Country Clubs.  In Miami, he served as president of Westview Country Club.

Donald, along with his wife Lola, have been recognized as leading philanthropists in the South Florida and Boston communities dedicating themselves to various charities and organizations close to their hearts.  He was a Founder and Society Member at Mount Sinai Hospital.  He was also a Founder of Baptist Hospital where he recently supported the new Miami Cancer Institute.  Donald was a member of the University of Miami’s prestigious George E. Merrick Society and a major supporter and fundraiser for the Diabetes Research Institute where he served on the Board of Governors.   He served, along with his wife Lola, as honorary chairman for the health crisis network in 1998 and raised funds for the Community Alliance against AIDS. He was a Founder of Children’s Resources and a Platinum Angel for the Jackson Memorial Foundation.  He supported the Humane Society, The Miami City Ballet, The Florida Grand Opera, Miami Jewish Federation, Fairchild Tropical Gardens, Vizcaya, Douglas Gardens and Temple Beth Sholom.

After two of Donald’s grandchildren were born premature in Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Neonatal Unit, he became a major benefactor for Project Newborn with the “Lola and Donald Jacobson Family Hall of Honor” dedicated in their names.

Most recently, they have been honored by and proud to support the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program and have provided college scholarships to at-risk girls in the South Florida community.

Donald was definitely a family man.  His wife, children and grandchildren were most important to him.  His joy in life was to be with family and to share special moments with those he loved most.  He is survived by his beloved wife Lola; his children Ferne and Danny Toccin and Peter and Madeleine Jacobson; and grandchildren Marisa Toccin Lucas and Hal Lucas, Brian and Kelley Jacobson, David Jacobson and Michael and Alexandra Toccin.

Services and interment are private.

Donations in Donald’s memory can be made to Project Newborn at Jackson Memorial Hospital or the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.  A scholarship will be made in his name (305-371-3330).

Of Lexington, on November 2, 2016. Beloved husband of Paulette E. (Wiland) Binder. Devoted father of Malka Berndt and her husband Nathan, Deborah O’Neill and her husband Dan. Adored grandfather of Connor, Lily, Aidan O’Neill, and Edie Berndt Brother of Robert and Helena. Brother in Law of Marlene Heroux. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10:00 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Immediate family only at his residence following interment.  Memorial observance will begin at his residence Monday 6-9 pm, and will continue  Tuesday and Wednesday 6-9 pm. Evening Minyan at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue, Suite 2, Norwood, MA  02062.

Age 65, of Lincoln, on November 3, 2016. Devoted father of Evan and Alyssa Krentzel. Beloved son of Charlotte and the late Theodore Krentzel. Loving brother of Lee Forgosh. Also survived by his “sweetheart” Celeste LeMieux. Computer information technology was Alan’s field and his passion was practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, and Mindfulness for over 20 years. Services at Congregation Beth-El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, Friday, November 4, 2016 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the Manchester Hebrew Cemetery, South Beech St., Manchester, NH at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Charlotte Krentzel, Saturday evening from 6-8 pm with a Minyan service at 7 pm and at the home of Alyssa and Evan Krentzel, Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 pm with a Minyan service at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alan’s memory may be made to Cong. Beth El, 105 Hudson Rd., Sudbury, MA 01776, HandReach, 49 Red Brook Rd., East Falmouth, MA 02536 – www.handreach.org, Stand Up For Kids, 83 Walton St., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30303 – www.standupforkids.org, or a charity of choice.

Yvette “Sis” Dine- of Wellesley, on November 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Philip Dine, who passed away this past July after 72 years of marriage.Beloved mother of Robert, Susan, and Harry Dine and his wife Sandy. Dear grandmother of Olivia and Nicky Dine. Dear sister of  Alan Goldstein and his wife Vivian. Services are private. After graduation from high school in Newton, Sis attended Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa upon graduation. Sis was also an avid sports fan (she loved watching the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics) and athlete. Golf was her passion, a 19 time winner of the women’s golf championship at Pine Brook Country Club. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. jimmyfund.org

Of Newton, on October 31, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Reba (Farbman) Katz. Devoted father of Devi Stern and her husband Martin Stern of Chicago, Naomi Katz Mintz and her husband Rabbi Lewis Mintz of Acton, and Jonathan Katz and his wife Norah Wylie of Newton. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Sarah and Rachel Stern, David Mintz, and Rebecca, Daniel, and Michael Katz, and ecstatic great-grandfather of Ella Smith and Nadav Mintz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance at Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville Avenue on November 2nd from 5:00-7:00 PM, at 16 Cross Street in Newton on November 6th from 3-5PM and at 43 Arlington Street in Acton on November 3rd, 6th and 7th from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to B’nai Zion Foundation (bnaizion.org) or VNA Hospice & Palliative Care (vnacare.org)

Reba Cuker-Levine(Dudelson)-Age 102,of  Natick, formerly of Brookline,on October 29, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Isaac Cuker and Henry Levine.Dear sister of the late David and Ellis Dudelson. Graveside services are private.