Archive: September, 2016

Of Dedham, formerly of NY, on August 18, 2016. Husband of the late Varda (Caspi) Goldman.                                           Graveside service on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 am at  New Montefiore Cemetery, 1180 Wellwood Ave., West Babylon, NY.

SALWEN- Mildred (Small), of Newton, on September 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Salwen. Devoted mother of Jonathan Salwen and his wife Sharon. Dear grandmother of Benjamin and Allison. Loving brother of the late Lee Small. Graveside services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Avenue, Wakefield, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jonathan and Sharon Salwen, 6-9 pm on Thursday. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Elliot Comenitz-of Boston, on September 11, 2016.Beloved husband of Nancy (Risman) Comenitz and the late Barbara(Kates) Comenitz. Devoted father of  Nancy Comenitz,Bruce Comenitz and his wife Roslyn, Linda Gelda and her husband Steven, Jay Comenitz and his wife Debbie, Jamie Chaloff and her husband Greg, Jon Pressman and his wife Linda, and Julie Carter and her husband Edward. Dear grandfather of Elizabeth Gelda and her husband Bismarck Dangla, Jennifer Gelda and her fiance Adam Johnson, Brian and Michael Comenitz, Matthew and Corey Comenitz, Scott Chaloff, Alex Chaloff and his wife Annika, Courtney Chaloff, Andrew and Nicole Pressman, Allison and Abigail Carter. Dear brother of the late Mildred Pantuck and Louis Comenitz. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00pm.Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Steven Gelda until 5:00pm and will continue Wednesday 7-9pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital c/o Development Office,116 Huntington Ave.,Boston,MA 02116

of Boston, died in Scotland on September 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Meryl (Kula) Beckingham. Devoted father of Jamie Beckingham, Taylor Beckingham, and Scott Beckingham and his wife Candice. Loving grandfather of Riley. Dear brother of Linda Saunders and her husband Mike and brother-in-law of Lori Imhof and Daniel Kula. Uncle of Eric, Jessica, Layne, Marlee, Julie, and Karen. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (parking on Riverway) Boston, Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Interment at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Museum of Fine Arts – Boston, Development Office, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, the Boston Ballet, 19 Clarendon St., Boston, MA 02118, or NYU Stern School of Business, make your gift online at stern.nyu.edu/memorial and indicate that your gift is in honor of “Dennis Beckingham, MBA ‘84”

Services for Dr. Barry S. Siegel will be held graveside on Sunday, September 11, 2016, 1:00 pm at the Temple Beth Zion Section of the Zviller Cemetery, 776 baker Street, West Roxbury.

Daniel Bubly of Sharon passed away on September 3rd after a long battle following complications of a stroke. He is survived by his wife Gloria (Glazer), daughters Berylee and Ava, son Dr. Gary Bubly and daughter-in-law Dr. Karen Smigel, grandchildren Alison and Rachel, his brother Jack, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Boston Latin School, Harvard College and Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he studied Landscape Architecture. His work earned numerous awards including recognition for his design of the Wheaton College campus and a Presidential Award for his design of parts of Charles River Dam project.

He worked for several engineering firms before starting his own company, Bubly Associates, in Providence, which specialized in Environmental planning and environmental impact statements.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Daniel’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the staff at Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, for their dedication and the wonderful care he received. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care, 1575 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

Funeral services and Shiva were private.

The family will receive friends at the home of Gary Bubly and Karen Smigel in Somerset on Monday, September 12th from 7-9pm.

Axelrod- Jack, of Newton, on September 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Pnina (Dervish) Axelrod. Devoted father of Amy Reyna Axelrod, and Jill Lisa Axelrod. Dear grandfather of Five grandchildren. Graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Julius and Rachelle Levin on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gloria Irene Bloom(Apt) Of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of Troy, New York, and of Dorchester and Milton, on September 3, 2016. For 70 years the cherished wife of the late Hyman L. Bloom, M.D. Beloved daughter of the late Max and Bertha Apt. Dear sister of the late Helen Jaffe, the late Ruth Volinsky, and the late Fagie and Leon Apt. Devoted mother of Richard and Donald. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 945am. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice .

Ellen Byer Friedlander, 88, died in the comfort of her home at 64 Selwyn Road, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, attended by her four daughters on September 4, 2016.  She was the widow of Philip Friedlander who died in 1971. She is survived by her daughter Lisa Friedlander, who lives in New Hampshire with her husband, Stephen Schulz, and Lisa’s children:  Lexa Hillyer and Charles Wulster and their daughter Minna  of New York; Shira Hillyer and her husband Anton Delgiorno and their daughters, Gabrielle and Annalisa of New Hampshire; Megan Schulz of Boston and Adam Schulz of Albany. And daughter Kathy Goldberg, who lives in Newton, MA with her husband Donald; and their children Nicole of Boston and Benjamin of Newton. And daughter Lynne Friedlander, who lives in Newton, MA with her husband Steven Garfinkle;  and their children:  Jacob and his wife Brittany of Newton; Philip of Newton, Alexander of Boston and Michael of Newton. And Frances Friedlander, who lives in Holliston, MA with her husband William Brown, and their children Sophie and Jesse of Holliston. Ellen’s son, Paul, died in 1981. Her youngest sibling, Eve, is deceased and her brother, Howard Byer, lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Phyllis.

Throughout Ellen’s life she expressed a love of the arts, culture, scholarship, social movements and politics, as well as her family and close friends.  Her adventuresome spirit lured her from her Midwest home in Columbus, Ohio to the Northeast where she received her Bachelor’s Degree from Vassar College and relocated to the Boston area with her husband, Philip Friedlander.  During the years that followed her husband’s death she also received Master’s degrees in both Education and Social Work from Simmons College.  Widely read, she enjoyed conversations on many topics and remained a lifelong learner and bibliophile, often reading late into the night as well as the daily and weekend newspapers delivered to her doorstep. She participated in a book group, a bridge group and enjoyed classes at Lifelong Learners, An Independent Collaborative. She owned two pianos and continued to play her beloved composers all her life.

Her children and grandchildren often consulted her for advice about books and life. Among her legacies was Widowed Lifeline, a supportive group she developed while working at Cutler Counseling Clinic in Norwood, MA that continued for decades.  Her love of stories was also expressed in continuing her small psychotherapy practice well into her ninth decade, as well as writing her memoirs.  Her greatest joy was the love of her children, their children and their children’s children. After a private funeral the family will receive guests at Ellen’s home on Wednesday September 7^th between 4 and 7 PM and again on Thursday September 8^th from 6 to 8 PM. Please make any donations in Ellen’s honor to the non-profit who provided so much compassionate care to our family,  Good Shepherd Community Care 90 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459.  617.969.6130

Renowned film and television director Leslie H. Martinson died September 3, 2016 at the age of 101. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 16, 1915, and moved  to Hollywood to begin his career as a script supervisor on such films as Easter Parade and The Pirate.  He is best known for directing films such as PT109, Batman (1966), Lad: A Dog, The Atomic Kid, For Those Who Think Young, and Mrs. Polifax, Spy.  He began his career directing  The Roy Rogers Show, with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, and episodics such as Maverick, Cheyenne, Quincy, Dallas, Chips, Love American Style and The Brady Bunch.  He received the Griffoni Award for Batman and The Golden Boot Award for his work in western tv shows.  He died surrounded by his family, and is survived by his wife, Constance, daughter, Julianna, son-in-law, Douglas, grandson, Richard, and brother Burt.  Service at  Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 12:00 noon. For more information, please go to LeslieMartinson.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations to be made to OPICA Adult Day Care, 11759 Missouri Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025.

CORKIN-Henry, of Hingham, formerly of Newton, on Sepember 4, 2016. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Bronstein). Devoted father of Michael Corkin and his wife Lauren, Stanley Corkin and his wife Jana, Susan Kalish and her husband Robert, and Jonathan Corkin and his wife Jaimee. Dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Ruth Corkin and Betty Smith. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North Street, Randolph, on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be in the catering Room at the Derby Clubhouse, 203 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham. Memorial observance will continue Tuesday evening 6-9 pm at the home of Michael and Lauren Corkin, and also Tuesday evening 6-9 pm at the home of Jonathan and Jaimee Corkin, and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm at the home of Susan and Robert Kalish. Remembrances may be made to National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel Street, #200, Newton, MA  02458.

Maj. Jerome F. “Jerry” Meister, (USA-ret.), age 81, of Holliston, passed away on September 3, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia (Hass) Meister with whom he shared 51 years of marriage.

Born on June 8, 1935 in Hartford, CT, he enlisted with ROTC at the University of Connecticut on January 8, 1958, and served in the U.S. Army QM Corps in various units and in a variety of positions.

Stationed at Pusan, Korea, Schenectady, NY; Ft. Benning, GA; Munich, Augsburg, Karlsruhe, Nuremberg, and New Ulm, Germany; Boston, Ft. Devens, MA; Ft. Lee, VA; San Diego, CA; Cam Ranh Bay, Saigon, Cu Chi and Long Binh, Vietnam., he was credited with seven separate campaign stars during service in Vietnam, 1965-1966 and 1970-1971.

His memorable experiences included being officer in charge of a two brigade supply point on the Vietnam border supporting 10,000 troops; 1^st Log. Cmd. Gen. Staff Briefing officer in 1965 and 1966; company commander of VII Corps designated demonstration company in Germany during 1961; and organized motor convoy from Cam Ranh Bay to Nha Trang and subsequent airlift of Jewish military personnel to Saigon for High Holiday Services in 1965.

He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with three OLCs, Meritorious Service Medal with one OLC, Army Commendation Medal with two OLCs, Humanitarian Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation (2 awards), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with seven OLCs, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Armed Forces Honor Medal 1^st Class and Expert Infantry Badge.

After being discharged with the rank of major in 1980, he became the chief of operations of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency until his retirement in the late 1990’s.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Meister is survived by his daughter, Traci Blecher and her husband Adam; his son, Scott Meister; his grandchildren, Zachary, Brandon, and Caitlyn; his brother, Herbert Meister; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph Meister and Estelle Spungin.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, on Monday, September 5, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow with full military honors in the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery in Natick. Memorial observance will be held at the Meister home on Monday following burial until 9 pm and Tuesday through Thursday 1-4 and 6-9 pm. There will be a Minyan service each evening at 7 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.  Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Of Prescott, Arizona, formerly of Troy, New York, and Dorchester and Milton, on September 3, 2016.  For 70 years the cherished wife of the late Hyman L. Bloom, M.D.  Beloved daughter of the late Max and Bertha Apt.  Dear sister of the late Helen Jaffe, the late Ruth Volinsky, and the late Fagie and Leon Apt.  Devoted mother of Richard and Donald.  Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 9:45 am.  Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Nessie (Seltzer ) (Rovner)Goodman- Died Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at Orchard Cove Skilled Nursing, Canton, after a long illness. She was 92. She was born in Chelsea, daughter of Harry and Rose (Gold) Seltzer and sister of the late Isaac “Edward” Seltzer. Often called “the prettiest girl in Chelsea,” Nessie graduated from Chelsea High School and the School of Practical Art in Boston. In 1947 she married local boy, Samuel “Smiley” Rovner. During World War II, she was active in the Boston Jewish USO. At various times, she worked as an artist for a greeting card company and as a real estate agent in Marblehead. She enjoyed spending hours outside painting landscapes. All her life people responded to her glamour, style and sociability. For many years, she was always quick to join a bridgegame, go shopping, or dine with family and friends. With her late first husband, Nessie moved to Stoneham, where they owned a drug store. They later moved to Marblehead. She later married Phillip Goodman and they lived many years in Swampscott and Lake Worth, FL before his passing. She lived at Orchard Cove for the last four years. She contributed to many charitable causes, including Jewish organizations like Hadassah and Women’s ORT. She was the mother of Ellen Rovner (Michael Zimman) and Karen Rovner (Bernard Zelitch). She was step-mother of Ellen Morse (William) and the late Jeffrey Goodman. She was grandmother of Samuel Zimman, Rebecca Zelitch, Sarah Dulong, Rachel Keegan, Daniel Zimman, Rosalyn Villers, Samuel Zelitch, Stephanie Wolf, David Tanger and Melanie Goodman. She was aunt of Lee Caplan and the late Eric Caplan. She had 11 great-grandchildren who knew her as“Bubbie”.Graveside service will be held Friday, Sept. 2, 2016 at 11:00 am at Rabbi Isaac Elchonon Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett. Shiva will be at the home of Ellen Rovner and Michael Zimman following the service until 4pm and Saturday from 6 to 9pm.; and Sunday at the home of Karen Rovner and Bernard Zelitch  from 1-4pm.Contributions in her name may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or charity of your choice.

Lesley Caroline Chiller, of Los Angeles, California, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, as a result of complications from systemic lupus erythematosus. She died at the home of her mother in Tucson, Arizona. Lesley was born July 30, 1976, in Boston and raised in Sharon, Massachusetts. Les graduated from Sharon High School where she excelled in English and writing. Following a year at the University of New Hampshire, Lesley earned a BA in Economics from the University of Massachusetts-Boston and a Certificate in Graphic Design from Pima College. An avid reader and music lover, Les enjoyed visual art, button-hunting, textiles, history, food anthropology, and politics where her deep passion for social justice was apparent. In recent years, Lesley had become a student of religion and continued to explore her own Jewish faith while learning from both Buddhist and Christian mystic traditions. Les was happiest in bed with her cats Olive and Hemingway, her love, and the latest graphic novel or Thomas Merton book. Family and friends knew Lesley to be wise and kind, but also armed with an unending sense of humor that was both intelligent and dry, even during trying times. This humor and spirit are inspiring gifts she leaves behind. Lesley is survived by her partner M. Gwin Wheatley of Los Angeles, CA; parents Robert Chiller of Newburyport, MA, and Sandra Shapiro Kramer of Tucson, AZ; sister Jennie Chiller Gordon and brother-in-law Seth Gordon of Franklin, MA; brother Matthew Chiller and sister-in-law Kate Lengyel Chiller of Fairfax, VA; grandmother Reneé A. Shapiro of Newton, MA; and longtime friend Cole Thaler of Atlanta, GA. She also leaves the joys of her life–nine nieces and nephews: Benjamin, Sophie, and Samuel Chiller; Myles and Madeline Gordon; Lawson Wheatley; and William, Annabelle, and Colton Jones. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Leonard O. Shapiro and Blossom and David Chiller. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses of Cedars-Sinai—especially Drs. David Kawashiri, Yong-Jian Lin, Jana Posalski, and Nicholas Szumski, and Nurses Charlotte Jammott and Marney Jakubowicz. Gratitude is also extended to the Wheatley Family. Remembrances may be made in the name of Lesley Chiller to Sante D’Or Animal Rescue Foundation, in honor of Olive and Hemingway, PO Box 29076, Los Angeles, CA, 90029-0076, http://www.santedor.org/donate; The Feinstein Institute, Lupus Sisters Study, 350 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, https://support.northwell.edu/sslpage.aspx?pid=851 or New England Aquarium, Sea Turtle Hospital Program & Myrtle, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399, http://www.neaq.org/giving. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Friday, September 2, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Jennie and Seth Gordon. Memorial observance will continue Saturday 7-9 pm, Sunday 1-4, 6-8 pm.

Gittelman-Lawrence C., of Norwood, on August 28, 2016. Dear son of Gertrude (Franklin) Gittelman and the late Martin Gittelman. Loving brother of the late Nancy D’Giff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Schultz – Attorney Richard S. “Dick”, age 78, passed away on August 25, 2016 at his home in Falmouth surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Myrna (Natol) Schultz, daughter and son-in-law Marni and Andrew Schwartz, of Sharon, MA, and son and daughter-in-law Alan and Alisa Schultz of McLean, VA, his adoring grandchildren Samantha and Ben Schwartz, and Ellie and Toby Schultz, and his sister Joanne Frolich of Lexington, MA.  Dick was born in Brockton in 1938 to the late David and Blanche Schultz.  He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1956, Norwich University in 1960, and Boston University School of Law in 1963.  Dick served on active duty from 1963-1966 with the U.S. Army as a Captain with the 2^nd Armored Cavalry on the West German/Czechoslovakian border. Upon completion of his service, Dick returned to Brockton, where he established a very successful general law practice.  Dick was very active in professional and community organizations and received several awards for distinguish service.  He served as President of the Plymouth County Bar Association, the Brockton Kiwanis Club, and the South Area Jewish Community Center. He also served as Chairman of the Brockton Consumer Advisory Commission and was a member of the Brockton Board of Zoning Appeals, the Brockton Planning Board, and the Brockton Conservation Commission.  Dick retired to Falmouth, MA in 2000.  He remained active there, and was elected President of the Ballymeade Property Owners Association. He was an avid golfer with the Ballymeade Men’s Golf Association.  Dick was an ardent supporter and booster of his alma mater, Norwich University.  He was appointed as a member of the Norwich Board of Fellows and both he and Myrna were named as Life Members of the Norwich University Partridge Society.  He was further honored at his 55^th reunion by Norwich University with its Sustained Service Award.  He organized the Norwich Club of Cape Cod to welcome newly admitted students into the Norwich Family.  In both his long professional career and many years of devoted community service, Dick lived up to the great Norwich University tradition of the ideal “citizen soldier.”  Services will be held at noon onSunday at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon.  Burial with military honors will be at Plymouth Rock Cemetery in Brockton.  Memorial observance will be at the home of Marni and Andrew Schwartz immediately following and on Monday from 2-4PM and 7-9PM.  Shiva will resume at his home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 7-9PM.  Remembrances may be made to Friends of the Colby Symposium, Norwich University, 158 Harmon Drive, Northfield, VT 05663 or The Falmouth Jewish Congregation Endowment Fund, 7 Hatchfield Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536.

Goldberg-Donald H., 82, of Newton on Aug 24. He was the loving and well-loved husband of Jeanne Goldberg, to whom he was married for 57 years; father of Lauren Goldberg and Hope Kerber, father-in-law of David Wallace and Justin Kerber, and indulgent Papa to Eli and Danny. Don was president/CEO of New England Sinai Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Stoughton for 27 years. He was a visionary who advocated for rehabilitation medicine and hospice care before those issues were widely recognized. Don was founder and president of the National Association of Long Term Care Hospitals and a board member of the Massachusetts Hospital Association. He was a proud Boston native who graduated in 1952 from Boston Latin School and 1956 from Harvard College.  After earning a master’s degree in hospital administration from the University of Pittsburgh, Don worked at Boston City Hospital and Children’s Hospital, and directed the Hebrew Home for the Aged in Hartford, Conn., joining Sinai in 1978. Food markets throughout Italy, France and elsewhere, along with family beach vacations, provided colorful images for his lifelong photography hobby. Funeral services will be private.  Memorial observance will be at his home August 26 after 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Aphasia Resource Center at Boston University, 635 Commonwealth Ave. 6^th fl., Boston, MA 02215.

of Peabody, formerly of Waltham, on August 24, 2016. Beloved son of the late Alexander and Esther (Sinman) Goldman. Loving brother of Leon Goldman and his wife Phyllis. Cherished uncle of Leslie, Julie, and Adam. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, Friday, August 26, 2017 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Leon and Phyllis Goldman, Sunday through Wednesday 1-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to Fenway Health, 1340 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02215.

Braver- Neal A., of Charlestown, on August 23, 2016. Son of the late Martin D. Braver and the late Gilda (Cooper) Eyges. Brother of James Braver and the late Amy J. Braver. Nephew of Elaine Goldenberg of Waltham. Cousin of Allan Shapiro of Byfield, MA. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11:45 am. Remembrances may be made to the Riverside Community Center, 270 Bridge Street, Suite 301, Dedham, MA 02026.

Stephen M. Richmond, 77, of Newton, MA died Monday, Aug. 22,2016 at home after a courageous fight with cancer.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alberta (Miller) Richmond; son Larry and daughter-in-law Julie; daughter Marcy Lifter and son-in-law Les; daughter Emily and son-in-law Stephen A. Berrey; sister Eleanor Isaacson; brother-in-law William Kaye; grandchildren Zachary, Danny, Charlie, Hannah, and Sabrina; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Cynthia and brother-in-law Michael. A native of Newton, Richmond was a 1961 graduate of Harvard University and earned his juris doctorate from Boston College in 1964. A founding and managing partner of Kaye, Fialkow, Richmond & Rothstein in Boston, he joined its successor, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, serving on its executive committee and as managing partner of its Boston office. He later practiced law with his son in Wellesley Hills. Richmond was active in numerous professional, philanthropic and community organizations, including Jewish Vocational Services, Temple Israel, and the YMCA of Greater Boston Training Inc.He was an avid golfer and traveler but found some of his greatest pleasures in spending time with his family and many close friends.A funeral service will be held Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 at 12 noon at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on The Riverway). Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (40 Dedham Street, Sharon) the family will observe Shiva at his home until 9 p.m. Wednesday. Shiva will resume Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., Friday  2-4 p.m. and Saturday evening 7-9 p.m.In lieu flowers the family appreciates memorial donations be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131 or Temple Israel.

age 93, of West Newton, on August 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Sheila (Wolffers) Robbins with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Devoted father of Jonathan Julius Robbins and his wife Patricia Willard of Westborough and Melanie Joy Steffen of Auburndale. Son of the late Julius Robbins and Rose (Robbins) Kamberg. Brother of James Robbins of AZ, and the late Gerald Robbins. Dear brother-in-law of Myra Soosman and Tim Supovitz of ME. Sam was a graduate of Governor Dummer Academy, Harvard College 1945, and Harvard Business School 1950. He was a well-respected Investment Counselor and started Robbins Planning Company in 1960. He was an honorable WWII Veteran who aided with the liberation of Dachau. Sam shared a love of the outdoors and American art; especially that of the White Mountains NH, where he spent much time with his wife and children hiking and camping. Sam and Sheila’s lifelong hobby collecting art has been donated to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem MA.  Services in the Dana Chapel at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 11:00 am. Donations in Sam’s memory may be made to the Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem, MA 01970, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110, or BIDMC – Needham, 148 Chestnut St., Needham, MA 02492.

Of Newton Centre, MA and Harwichport, MA, on August 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Diana (Hark) Prince. Devoted and loving father of Annie Prince Hill of Norwalk, CT and Lauren Prince Oasis and her husband Kenneth Oasis of Waban, and step-children Sara Spector Brown, Marjorie Anderson, and Steven Spector. Cherished grandfather of Erica and Matthew Hill, and Nathan and Sabrina Oasis.

Dick graduated from Harvard College and received his Master’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia University, and had a very successful 45 year career as a commercial real estate developer with  the New England Development Corp.

His funeral service will be held at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Lauren and Kenneth Oasis, Waban, until 7:00 pm and Thursday 1-3 & 6-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations, in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062, – online at www.kidney.org/donation.

Pokotilov- Malka, of Roslindale, on August 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late David Pokotilov. Loving sister of Faina Burakovsky and her husband Roman. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 10:45 am.

Dolores M. “Sis” (Mooney) Rose, 92, a lifelong resident of Truro passed away peacefully on August 20, 2016 at Seashore Point in Provincetown. She was the beloved wife of Norman F. Rose who passed away in 2011 and with whom she shared 52 years of marriage.

Daughter of the late Francis and Agnes Mooney, “Sis” was educated locally and graduated from Provincetown High School. Along with Norman, “Sis” owned and operated The Dairy King in Truro, the Truro Laundromat, and Norm Rose’s Lower Cape Ice.  Always dedicated to her local community, “Sis” managed the AIM Thrift Shop in Wellfleet for many years as well as a founder of the Truro Council on Aging.  She was devoted to Our Lady of Lourdes Church and was a recipient of the Diocese of Fall River Marian Medal.  “Sis” was also one of the people responsible for beautifying the intersections of Truro with beautiful wildflowers for many years.

“Sis” was the beloved mother of Douglas F. Rose and his wife Karen of Wilton NY and Truro and the cherished grandmother of Shannon and Aidan. She was the sister of Arthur P. Mooney of Newport, RI, Denis Mooney and his wife Carol of Truro, and George “Malcolm” Mooney and his wife Janet of Truro; sister-in-law of Elmer Rose of Texas and sister-in-law Mary Lou Rose of Truro, and the late Austin “Ozzie” Rose and George Rose. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. She was pre-deceased by her sister Marguerite “Peg” Krumpelbeck and her brother Francis “Brud” Mooney, Jr.

Dolores’ family sincerely appreciates the outstanding care and treatment rendered to her while living at Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brewster and Seashore Point in Provincetown.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince St., Provincetown, on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at 10:00 am. Private burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Truro will be held at a later date. Those wishing to remember “Sis” may do so through memorial donations to the Truro Council on Aging, P.O. Box 500, Truro, MA 02666 or to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Darman- Eileen (Saplansky), formerly of Boynton Beach, FL and Sharon, MA, on August 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Jack Darman. Devoted mother of Beth Darman Stone and her husband Michael, and Steven Darman and his wife Jean. Dear grandmother of Corey and Samantha. Loving sister of Rozie Haytowitz, David Saplansky and the late Mel Sallen. Loving Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 10 am. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Beth Darman Stone and Michael Stone, on Sunday until 8 pm and Monday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

Rosenkopf- Manya (Lisneskia), of New Jersey, on August 16, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Carl Rosenkopf. Devoted mother of Doris Goldstein and her husband Fred, and Paula Levin and her husband Alan. Dear grandmother of Carri, Alicia, Noah, Emily and Bess and great-grandmother of Calla, Carl, Rowan, Benjamin, Eduardo, Svend and Brody. Services at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Doris and Fred Goldstein until 5 pm on Friday, Sunday and Monday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Evening minyan Sunday and Monday at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to United States Holocaust Memorial, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, Washington, D.C. 20024-2126 or to Magen David Adom, 60 Yigal Alon St., Tel Aviv, Israel 67062.

of West Newton, on August 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Susan Herman. Devoted father of Sara Rudy and Paula Rudy. Brother of the late Paula Sternberg.

After graduating from the MIT class of ‘73 with a BSEE, John started his technical career at Gordon Engineering and Analogic. He then founded a small airplane simulator company, Aviation Simulation Technology, purchased by Sippican Corp. He served as Director of Instrumentation at Orion Research and Angenics, and was one of the founders of Medica. The second half of his career was focused on his work with ground penetrating radar (GPS) technology as a designer, architect, engineer and Director of Research and Development for Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. His intelligence was impressive, but he will be most remembered for his kind and generous nature, his off-beat sense of humor, and the countless personal and professional friendships that he cherished.

Graveside services at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd. (Rt. 126), Wayland, Friday, August 19, 2016 at 10:00 am. For directions, go to www.jcam.org  Memorial observance at his residence on Friday from 2-6 pm. Family and friends are invited to gather and share remembrances. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory can be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 (Memo Leukemia & Lymphoma Research Fund of Dr. Robin Joyce).

of Peabody, on August 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Drucker) Borteck. Devoted father of Mark and Hollis Borteck, Robert and Lynn Borteck, and Mary Ellen and David Levine. Loving grandfather of Jamie and Patty Borteck, Stacie and Ben Dattner, Andrew and Daina Borteck, Jill and Josh Katz, Becky and Rob Pezely, and Carey and Ryan Baker. Cherished great-grandfather of Brian, Collin, and Isabella Borteck, Ethan and Marisa Borteck, Alexa and Ben Katz, and Mila Baker. Dear brother of Joan Dickstein. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at Administration Building), on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 12:45 pm. Following the service memorial observance will be at the home of Mary Ellen and David Levine until 8 pm and on Friday 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, please visit www.jackborteck.com for donation information.

Yorra- Hubert I., of Weston, formerly of Randolph, on August 16, 2016. Beloved husband of Dena (Mendelson) Yorra. Devoted father of Paula Vaughn-MacKenzie and her husband James MacKenzie, and Laurence Yorra and his partner William McDiarmid. Dear grandfather of Adam Vaughn and the late Benjamin Vaughn. Loving brother of Alvin Yorra and his wife Helen, and the late Robert Yorra. Uncle of Mark, Steven, Richard and Samantha Yorra. Graveside services at Linwood Cemetery, 190 Boston Post Road (Route 20) Weston, on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following services memorial observance will be at his residence until 8 pm and Friday 1-6 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston,  MA 02284, or to Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Hospice Unit, 200 Springs Road, Bedford, MA  01730.

Selma Leondar-of Buffalo, NY, on August 13, 2016. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, August 16, 2016.

Sandler-Melvin, of Roslindale, formerly of Milton, on August 12, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Tenenbaum) Sandler. Devoted father of Doreen Goldberg and her husband Dr. Jack Goldberg, and Adrienne Misiph and her husband Edwin. Dear grandfather of Arielle Misiph, Joshua Goldberg and his wife Jill Neckie Goldberg, Alexis Goldberg, Glenn Misiph and his wife Sandra, and Cheryl Grigsby and her husband Paul. Great grandfather of Aaron and Alec Misiph. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Loving brother of the late Ann Levine, Blanche Saron, and Harry Sandler. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 10:00 am. Memorial week will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. Randolph, MA 02368.

Joy T. Sharton-Age 85, of Newton and Mashpee, on August 12, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Eric F. Sharton.  Devoted mother of Rick Sharton and his wife Brenda, Bob Sharton, and Jim Sharton and his wife Gretchen. Dear grandmother of Will, Charlie, Ben, Maddie, Drew, Alec, Theo, Chloe, and Phoebe.  Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following internment at Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the residence of Rick and Brenda Sharton until 8 pm, and Tuesday from 5-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers remembrances to Doctors Without Borders. P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030. DoctorsWithoutBorders.org/Donate

Dash- Janet S., of Wayland, on August 12, 2016. Dear daughter of Freda (Glosser) Sinberg and the late Herbert Sinberg. Devoted mother of Adam Dash and Benjamin Dash. Dear grandmother of Lillian Dash, Eleanor Dash, and Jesse Dash. Loving sister of Matthew Sinberg. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following services, family and friends are invited to the Community Room at The Residences, 6 Green Way, Wayland, until 9 pm on Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Janet was an avid bridge player and enjoyed water aerobics.

Philip  M. Shir-of Newton, MA, on August 12,2016. Beloved husband of Hope(Schlosberg) Shir. Devoted father of Lois Rohtstein and her husband Steven. Cherished grandfather of Marci Rohtstein. Dear brother of the late Sumner Shir and his surviving wife Ruth. Dear brother in law of Barbara Goldberg and her husband Herbert, the late Joan Weinstein and her surviving husband Robert. Also survived by many loving nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at The Woburn Jewish Cemeteries, 11 Washington St., Woburn, memorial observance  will be at the home of Lois and Steven Rohtstein until 9:00 pm, and will continue Monday thru Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Emanuel, Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund.

Harvey Goldberg-of Framingham, on August 3, 2016. At the request of Mr. Goldberg, no services were held. He leaves his wife Doreen and a son Mark.

At 70 years, of Newton, on August 5, 2016. Retired Dietitian and graduate of the University of Rhode Island. Beloved wife of Vincent Nave for 48 years. Devoted mother of Dennie Nave and his wife Kristin. Loving grandmother of Jack and Michael. Dear sister of the late Nancy Harriet. Graveside service at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA, on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 11:00 am. Donations in her memory may be made to American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 424 East 92^nd St., New York, NY 10128.

Age 89, of Concord, died on August 5, 2016.

She was born in New York City, daughter of the late Florence (Zurich) Greenberg and Charles Greenberg, and was a real New Yorker – raised on the Upper West Side and roller skating down Broadway as a girl. She attended Cornell University and married her first husband, Gerald Miller, shortly after graduating.  In many ways a traditional woman, she enjoyed being married, and she remarried after her first husband’s death, taking such good care of her second husband, David Van Vliet, that he lived to be over 100.   She was a very sweet and lovely person, taking great care to please others.  She loved to travel, including a trip to China shortly after it opened to Americans.  Her wanderlust led to 13 moves up and down many states on the east coast in the last 30 years of her life.

Lila is survived by 2 daughters, Bonnie Miller and Teri (Miller) Piccozzi; son-in-law Angelo Piccozzi; 2 granddaughters, Lila Piccozzi Kneeland and Eva Piccozzi; sisters-in-law Blanche Miller and Millicent Greenberg; and nephews Mark Miller, Steven Miller, Robert Miller, Jonathan Greenberg, and Sanford Greenberg.

Services at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, Monday, August 8, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, P.O. Box 901, Wainscott, NY 11975- arfhamptons.org

Mark T. Donohoe-Of Acton, on August 3, 2016. Beloved husband of Ina (Miller) Donohoe. Dear son of the late John and Alice (McHugh) Donohoe. Devoted father of Seth Donohoe and his wife Nicole, and Aaron Donohoe. Loving brother of Jack Donohoe and his wife Chris, Polly Myers and her husband Jim, and the late Bernard Donohoe. Dear brother-in-law of Howard Miller, and Richard Miller and his wife Vicky. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., (Route 126), Wayland, on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at 11:00 AM. Following service, visiting hours will be held at his residence until 7:00 pm Sunday, and Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Trustees of the Reservation, 572 Essex St., Beverly, MA, 01915(www.thetrustees.org)

Morris  Zimond-of  Wellington, FL, formerly of  Boston, August 3, 2016. A graveside service was held on Thursday.

Age 87, of Middleton, MA, passed away surrounded by his friends and family after a brief illness, on Wednesday, August 3.2016. Gene was the cherished husband of the late Dorothy Slotnick Green and devoted son of the late Irving and Sadie Green. He was the loving brother of Barbara Goodman and her husband Sidney of Wellington, FL and loving brother-in-law of Selma Slotnick Lait of Framingham, MA. Gene was from a family of eight children and was predeceased by his beloved siblings Alice Krisel, Lillian Hoffenberg, Selma Shauffer, James Green, Florence Scotch and Robert Green.  He was born in Chelsea on August 27, 1928, and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1946.  He was an affiliate of Buyers and Sellers in Boston as a business broker and later joined his wife, Dotti, in her family’s business, Slotnick Monuments, in Everett until 2003. Dotti and Gene were married on Valentine’s Day in 1968.  She was the love of his life and they were married for 47 years until she predeceased him last September, a loss from which he never fully recovered. Gene’s impeccable style, easy conversation and straight-shooting sense of humor will be sorely missed.  He had the ability to connect with people of all ages and from all walks of life.  In addition to his beloved sister and sister-in-law, he leaves more than 100 nieces and nephews and many friends.  His strong relationships and ability to transcend the generations made him a beloved uncle and family patriarch. Gene stayed in touch with and remained at the center of his loving family, always maintaining the connection between the children and grandchildren of his many brothers and sisters. Service will be graveside at the family cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett, MA, at 11:00 am on Sunday, August 7.2016. Shiva will be immediately following the service only. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Hadassah – New England, 1320 Centre St., Newton Centre, MA 02459.

SHAFFER- Rose (Fineman), of Needham, formerly of Swampscott, Lynn, and Lawrence, passed away on, August 2, 2016, at the age of 94. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Pearl (Midkoch/Metcoff) Fineman and was predeceased by her beloved husband Samuel Shaffer as well as by six brothers and sisters (Andrew Fineman, Ann Cohen, Jake Fineman, Charles Fineman, Louis Fineman, and Fay Gruber). She will be sorely missed and is survived by her loving daughters, Paula Schatz and her husband David and her daughter Wendy Shaffer. She was also “Bubbie” to her adored grandchildren Samuel and his wife Michelle Schatz, Jay Schatz, and Nina Schatz. She will also be missed by several nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside services will be held at Congregation Ahabat Sholom Memorial Park, 16 Buxton Road, Route 114, Danvers, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11 am. The family will honor Rose by sitting Shiva at the Schatz home on Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 pm. Donations in Rose’s memory may be made to the Williams Syndrome Association, 570 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 223, Troy, Michigan, 48084-4156; https://williams-syndrome.org/.The family also wishes to thank the staffs at Avery Crossing, Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, and Care Dimensions Hospice, for the compassionate care and support that Rose received.

age 74, of Ipswich, formerly of Dartmouth, on August 2, 2016. Beloved wife of John “Jack” A. Foley, Sr. Devoted mother of John “Jay” A. Foley, Jr. and his husband James Weare of Valdosta, GA and Stacey L. Heaslip and her husband Derek of Lynnfield. Loving aunt to Shannon L. Kafka and her husband Adam of Jamaica Plain and Meghan A. Peebles of Lynnfield.  Cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew and Timothy Heaslip. Daughter of the late Joseph L. and Antoinette “Toni” (D’Angelo) Haberger. Sister of Joanne Blondiet (Frank), Annette Hughes (James), Maureen Carroll (the late Edward), Margaret Doherty (Paul), Mary Jonas (the late Dennis), Patricia Jonas (Alan), Joseph Haberger, Jr. (Katherine), Susan Coombs (the late Mark), and the late Judy Flynn (the late Thomas). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorial mass in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Linden Pl. and Harvard St., Brookline, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations in Carole’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For online guestbook and directions please visit www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Bailin- Shirley J. (Miller), of Needham, on July 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Bailin. Devoted mother of Nancy Lee Careskey (Dr. Josh Careskey), Susan Steinkeler (Dr. Sidney Steinkeler) , and Jayne Bailin (James Kobe). Dear grandmother of Katie Tinsley, Dr. Holly Careskey Armbrust (Dr. Kurt Armbrust), Dr. Matthew Careskey (Siobhan Tellez), Dr. Jill Steinkeler (Dr. Jared Silverstein), Dr. Andrew Steinkeler (Christina Steinkeler), Dr. Jennifer Steinkeler, Julia Kobe and Alex Kobe. Great-grandmother of Kailah Lee, Tegan Tinsley, Chase Tinsley, Jacob Silverstein, and Sophia Steinkeler. Loving sister of the late Bernice Miller and Allen Miller. Graveside services at the Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Jill Steinkeler and Dr. Jared Silverstein, 4 Sanger Circle, Dover until 7 pm. and at the home of Jayne Bailin and James Kobe, 20 Burr Road, Newton until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Chestnut Hill, an elegant matriarch and a driving force in Boston philanthropy, died peacefully on July 30, 2016 at age 83. A lifelong Bostonian, Susan was raised in Newton, the daughter of the late Sadie G. and Leo Flax. She married her lifelong love, Richard Smith, in 1952. While she was attending Jackson College at Tufts University, they built their family home in Chestnut Hill. She was a devoted daughter, mother and wife; a devotion that would extend into the larger community. During the terminal illness of her 2 year old son, James, (’56 – ’70) she began volunteering as a Candy Striper at Boston Children’s Hospital escorting patients and families to their appointments. She would later dedicate her efforts to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; first as a founding member of Friends of the Dana-Farber, then spearheading a pioneering effort that became the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers. As in all her charitable endeavors, she had a hands-on approach committed to research and clinical care. “I am doing this so that one day my grandchildren won’t have to face this disease,” she would often say, long before she would herself succumb to a rare cancer. Susan took great pride in the formation and the work of the Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation, a leading foundation focused on Greater Boston, with her husband Richard. Together they taught all three generations of their family the art and joy of philanthropic giving. This is Susan’s lasting legacy for her family and community. She particularly enjoyed attending the Boston Symphony with her husband, needle pointing and gardening at her seaside summer home in West Falmouth. Susan is survived by her husband, three children, Amy Smith Berylson and her husband John, Robert Smith and his wife, Dana, and Debra Smith Knez; eight grandchildren, Jennifer Berylson Block and her husband Jonathan, James Berylson, Elizabeth Berylson Katz and her husband Robert, Jessica Knez, Andrew Knez, Madeleine Smith, Ryan Smith and Jackson Smith; five great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Zachary, Alexander, Thomas and Sara; her sister, Carol Flax Frieder and her husband, Sam; seven nieces and nephews; and her sister-in-law Nancy Lurie Marks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline, Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. A private graveside funeral will be held. Shiva visiting hours at her home in Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 from 4-7 pm and Thursday, August 4, 2016 from 2-5 pm.

Libman, Herman “Herm”, of Northborough, on July 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara (Greenfield) Libman. Devoted father of Steven Libman and Carol Killworth, Scott and Angela Libman, Lori and Angie Wilen, Adam and Michelle Wilen, and Joshua and Sarah Wilen. Cherished grandfather of Tracy, Andy, Elise, Aaron, Abigail, Kayla, Lesley, Asa, Max, Sydney, and Easton. Loving great-grandfather of Aidan and Emery. Dear brother of the late Shirley Gallagher. Services at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, Monday, August 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Memorial week at the home of Adam and Michelle Wilen. Donations in his memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

of Concord, on July 29, 2016. Beloved wife of Jerold Fleishman. Devoted mother of Rebecca Carlson and her husband Kyle. Cherished grandmother of Gabe. Dear daughter-in-law of Edward and the late Edythe Fleishman and sister-in-law of Penny Davidson and Ellen Fleishman. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Monday, August 1, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance at her residence Monday following the service until 3:30 pm and 6:30-8:30 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Joan Moro, of Framingham, age 69, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2016 after bravely fighting chronic health issues for years.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Walter Levy and Ilse (Kugelmann) Levy and was raised in Kingston, New York. She attended the Kingston public schools and graduated from Ulster County Community College where she majored in nursing and became a licensed RN.

She was an accomplished flutist and played in her high school band and orchestra. She enjoyed listening to classical music. She was very creative in home decorations, floral arrangements and other crafts projects. While her children were in elementary school, she volunteered as a librarian.

Throughout her illness, she always put on a brave face. She did a great job keeping life as normal as possible while raising her two children. She was an amazing mother who was always there for her kids in a loving and caring way. She enjoyed holidays with family and made each one special with her carefully prepared home cooked meals.

She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Steve, and their children, Amy and husband Brad Gaynor, and Russ and wife Jenn Moro. She was the adoring Grammy of Kayla and Ryan Moro and Jacoby and Mandi Gaynor. And she will be missed by her furry friend Mitzy.

Graveside services will be private. Memorial observance will be at her Framingham residence on Tuesday from 3-6 pm and Wednesday from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Scleroderma Foundation,  300 Rosewood Dr #105, Danvers, MA 01923 or the charity of your choice.

age 90, of Newton, formerly of Natick and Bourne, passed away peacefully on July 22, surrounded by her loving family. For 47 years she was the beloved wife of the late Irving Clott. Loving mother of Doug Clott and his wife Melinda Roman of Newton, MA and Deb Clott and her husband Tony Romanoski of Newton, NH. Grandmother of Andrew, Allison, and Emily Clott, Julia Roman, and Rebecca Romanoski. Dear sister of the late Arnold Chaitman and Pearl Freeman. A private family graveside service will be held followed by a memorial observance at the home of Doug and Melinda on Monday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm and Tuesday from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to the Newton Senior Center, 345 Walnut Street, Newtonville, MA 02460.

Services will be private