Archive: May, 2016

Gelerman- Eva R. (Rosenthal), of Peabody, formerly of Randolph, on May 4, 2016. Wife of the late Irving I. Gelerman. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 10:45 am.

Leonard Linsky-of Newton, on May 1, 2016 .Beloved husband of Beverly (Basil) Linsky. Devoted father of Lois Linsky. Dear brother of the late Chester Linsky. Graveside service at the David Vicur Cholim Cemetery, 776 Baker St.,West Roxbury, on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 11:00 am.There will be no memorial week. In lieu of flowers remembrances to J.W.V. post 211, ℅ George Marshall, 832 Dedham St., Newton, MA 02459 or American Legion-Post 440, 295 California St.,Newton,MA 02458.

known to friends as “Ike”, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the age of 88. Born and raised in NYC, currently of Hingham, and formerly of Needham, Isaac was the beloved husband of 65 years to the late Clara Sobel. He was the devoted father of Frances Sobel and John Perfetti, Lisa Lawless Dunbar and her husband Philip Dunbar. He was the very proud and loving grandfather of Matthew Lawless and his husband Brian, and Robert Lawless and his wife Laura. Funeral services are private. Memorial donations in memory of “Ike” may be made to The National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or online at http://braintumor.org/join-the-fight/ways-to-give/

Of Plymouth, formerly of Randolph, on April 30, 2016. Beloved wife of the late David H. Sandler. Devoted mother of Brad Sandler and his wife Shirley, Gail Wagner and her husband Warren, and the late Myrna Poires. Loving grandmother of Todd and his wife Kim, Chad, Nathan, and Kevin. Cherished great-grandmother of Gabriella, Joshua, and Andrew. Dear sister of the late Gertrude Silverman. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Donations in her memory may be made to  Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or  American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Daniel Dosamantes, of Wayland, formally of New York City, age 80, died peacefully on April 30, 2016.  He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend, and husband to his late wife, Muriel. He is survived by his daughters Sara and Deborah, son David, grandchildren Jessica, Max, and Celia, and his sister Irma.

Daniel was born in Mexico City, where he spent his childhood.  He lived most of his life in New York City, though for several years during his retirement he resided in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Daniel had a deep love for the arts, influenced by his father, Francisco Dosamantes, a Mexican painter and lithographer.  His life’s passion was his profession as a talented stone sculptor and painter.  Daniel had many interests including traveling internationally and cross country, visiting museums, hiking, listening to classical music, reading poetry, following and discussing politics, gourmet cooking, and enjoying incredibly strong coffee.  He was an insightful, intelligent, and reflective man who will be greatly missed by his loved ones.

Memorial service to be held at a future date.  In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Daniel’s memory to the National Parkinson Foundation or the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Sydney M. Liner-of Newton, age 95, passed away peacefully in his home on April 29, 2016, surrounded by his beloved family. Sydney was born on November 22, 1920, the third of four sons to Hilda and Samuel Liner, both of Russia. He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife Alta (Burwen) in 1980 and his beloved second wife, Lenore (Rutman) in 2015. He is survived by his children, Ellen and Richard, grandchild Andrea, stepchildren Robert, Janie and Jackie, and their seven children and four grandchildren. He was the brother of Morton and the late Robert and Rabbi Paul Liner.Sydney was an accomplished baseball pitcher at Brookline High School and attended the Red Sox Rookie Camp in 1942 before enlisting in the US Navy and graduating from Flight school in Pensacola, FL. He was a navigator and pilot of PB-Y’s in the South Pacific, performing search and rescue and night bombing missions before returning to Pensacola to be a primary flight instructor. After the war, he returned to Liner Tire Company with two of his brothers, which was founded by his father in 1910 and continues to operate today as the oldest tire dealership in New England. Sydney was an avid golfer, spending winters in Lake Worth, FL, and continuing to work in the tire business well into his 80’s.Services with military honors will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 2:00pm at the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon. The family will receive guests at 4 York Rd., Waban, MA on Monday after the funeral service until 8:00pm and on Tuesday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of Good Shepherd, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA 02459.

Of Newton, a retired footwear industry executive, died peacefully April 26, 2016 surrounded by loved ones.  He was 91.  Born and raised in Everett, attended Everett public schools.  He served as a Staff Sargent in the 5th Air Force in the Pacific during World War II.  Graduated Suffolk University.  Mr. Groipen was an independent representative for many companies both regional and international.  He was past president of the Boston Shoe Travelers Association, member of the National Shoe Travelers Association, Two-Ten Association, Jewish War Veterans – Post 211, Garden City Lodge of the Masons, and a 55-year member of Temple Emanuel of Newton. Beloved husband for 67 years of Elaine. Devoted father of Beth Melnick of West Hartford, CT, Paul and his partner Todd Satterlee of Chestnut Hill, Larry and his wife Lori of Swampscott. Cherished grandfather of Julie & Justin,  Jennifer & Nick, Jamie & Ben and Allie and great grandson AJ, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  He leaves his loving sister Doris Horlink of Newton.  Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the residence of Paul Groipen until 8:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459 or Cong. Shirat Hayam of the North Shore, 55 Atlantic Ave., Swampscott, MA 01907.

Of Hull, on April 24, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Roland Deutsch. Devoted mother of Paul Deutsch of Knoxville, TN, Susan Deutsch of Southern Pines, NC, Nancy MacLean of Braintree, and the late Alan, Dennis, and Mark Deutsch. Dear sister of Leona Freedman. Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Services at Hand in Hand Cemetery, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury, on April 28, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Memorial observance at the home of Nancy MacLean through Thursday evening. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701

Judge Beverly W. Boorstein-of Sharon, formerly of Newton, on April 24, 2016. Beloved wife of Sidney Boorstein. Devoted mother of Robin Boorstein, and Michelle Boorstein and her husband Brad Foss. Loving grandmother of Jacob, Ari and Gabriel. Dear sister of Dr. Ronald Weinger and Susan Weinger. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will receive visitors at her residence until 8:00pm,  Thursday 12-3 & 5-8pm, Friday 12-3pm and Sunday 1-5pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to West End House Boys and Girls Club,105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134, or Children’s Trust, 55 Court St., 4^th floor, Boston, MA 02108.

Hershman-Corrine F. (Burnim), of Sharon, on April 23, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Hershman. Devoted mother of Jon Hershman (Martha) , Bob Hershman (Janet), Stuart Hershman (Ann-Marie), Craig Hershman (Maura), Rhonda Jermyn (Jim), and the late Kathy Lynne Hershman. Dear grandmother of Billy, Shaun, Jenna, Brittany, Kyle, Cori, Daniel, Brian, Michael, and David. Great-grandmother of Ellie, Madelyn, and Emilia. Loving sister of the late Thelma and Adele. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at 10:00 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Following interment, family and friends are invited to Raffael’s, 1601 Main Street (Route 1A), Walpole, until  4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon, MA  02067.

Thelma M. Katz-Formerly of Brookline and Newton, on April 23, 2016.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph Katz.  Devoted mother of Susan Benjamin and her husband Dr. Barry Benjamin, and Jerome Katz and his wife Nancy Green.  Dear grandmother of Robert Benjamin and his wife Lauren, Ezra Benjamin and his wife Ricki, Jonathan Katz and Elizabeth Katz and her husband Alexander Putterman. Loving great grandmother of Mia, Jonah and Sage.  Dear sister of the late Paul Clark and Rhoda Davidow.  Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton, on Monday, April 25, 2016, at 11:00 am.  Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, the family will receive visitors at the function room at 77 Florence St. (Hampton Place), Chestnut Hill, until 5 pm, and from 7-9 pm, and Tuesday from 6-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 South Roxbury Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035 or the MFA Fund, Museum of Fine Arts, Avenue of the Arts, 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 (mfafund@mfa.org).

At age 104, Anna Segal Castleman died peacefully at home in St. Louis on April 10, 2016.  Anna and her late husband Benjamin had three children: Ruth Griffin (wife of the late Emery) of Rochester NY, Jean Chase (wife of Lewis) of St. Louis MO, and Paul Castleman (husband of Linda Blackstone) of San Francisco CA.  Anna loved and was loved by her seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Anna graduated from Wellesley College in 1934 and remained an active alumna through her 75th reunion.  Anna’s other main interests included helping families of foreign MGH doctors settle in Boston and encouraging children’s interest in art as a docent at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Temple Israel in Boston, 477 Longwood Ave. (parking on the Riverway) Boston.

In memoriam contributions may be made to either The Wellesley College Fund or the Museum of Fine Arts Docent Program.

Reva Ruth Silverman-of Natick, on April 21, 2016.Beloved wife of Stephen. Devoted mother of Samuel Jay Silverman and Jennifer Barroso (Leo). Loving grandmother of Alec .Dear sister of Carole Potash. Dear aunt of Moira Larsen, Stuart and Neil Potash and Lesley Litman. Graveside service at The Pride of Jacob Cemetery, Jeshurun St. at 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Monday, April 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following services family will be at her residence till 7:00pm Monday, and on Tuesday and Wednesday 3-7 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

of Falmouth, on April 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Kornbliet. Devoted mother of Wilma Salkin (Gerald) and Ronna Levin (Richard). Loving grandmother of Dana Blair Levin and Lynne Salkin Morris (Andy). Cherished great-grandmother of Hannah Shea Morris. Dear sister of the late Benjamin Baker, George Baker, and Frank Baker. Dedicated companion of the late Joseph B. “John” Grossman. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Monday, April 25, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following the service the family will be returning to Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton. Donations in her memory may be made to Friends of Falmouth Dogs, P.O. Box 438, Falmouth, MA 02540, Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA 02021, or a charity of choice.

of Sudbury, MA, formerly of Penfield NY, died peacefully at home on April 20, 2016 after a long fight with cancer.

He leaves behind his wife Nira, son Ron and his wife Alison, daughter Sharon and her husband Randall Martens, grandson Benjamin Kermisch, granddaughter Lena Martens, cousins Roxana and her husband Abe Shalo of Brooklyn, NY, their daughter Sibyl and her husband Joseph Wilmont of Mineola, NY, Adina and her husband Harold Bartram of London, England.

Dorian was born in Romania, served as an officer in the Israeli army and came to the United States to study. He earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and then devoted his career to conducting research for Xerox where he was awarded many patents.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking long walks with his dog, traveling and reading.

Private services will be held.

Sklar-Harold “Hal”, of Randolph, on April 20, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Brown) Sklar. Devoted father of Martin Sklar and his wife Janice, and Harvey Sklar and his companion Bonnie Kirshtein. Dear grandfather of Adam Sklar, Jennifer Leitner, and Robert Sklar. Great-grandfather of Max Leitner. Loving brother of the late Estelle Olsen, Sidney Sklar and Herbert Sklar. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, Friday, April 22, 2016 at 1:30 pm. The family will be at the home of Harvey Sklar through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to Harold’s favorite charity, Pan Mass Challenge, pmc.org, memo checks for rider # HS0005. The family would like to thank Dr. Martin P. Solomon, his nurse Nicole, and Dr. Glenn Bubbley for their excellent care.

originally from Binghamton NY, and Marblehead and Swampscott MA, daughter of the late Rose Olsen Pearis and Philip Pearis and the late Arlene J. Pearis, sister of the departed, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday April 17, 2016.   She was married to Attorney Burton W. Gerrig for 58 years.  Her most important achievement in life was her three children, five grandchildren, and her new granddaughter Sophia. Robert, her oldest son, 57, of Natick, MA is a Tufts University graduate and an IRS employee for over 27 years.  Her middle son, Daniel, 55, of Leesburg, VA, is a Cornell University graduate and is an employee of the Department of Defense.  Her daughter Jennifer, of Medway MA, 52, is a graduate of the University of Southern NH and is a manager at Restaurant 45 in Medway MA. Jennifer and David, a wonderful son-in-law, have three boys, the eldest son Craig, 23, is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  His Fiancé Sophia is studying to be a reiki master.  Their middle son Christopher 21, is a junior at the University of Massachusetts, and is studying kinesiology and intends to pursue a PHD.  Her youngest son Brian, 18, is the Medway High School Senior Class President, a dedicated student, and will be studying economics in the fall at the University of Pittsburgh.  Her middle son, Daniel, and his beloved wife, Yehudit have two children.  Aylon, 17, is the Riverside High School Junior Class President and a talented baseball player.  Their daughter, Ariella, who recently had her bat-mitzvah, is a beautiful talented girl and an aspiring tennis player. Living for her children and grandchildren was the greatest joy in Marcia’s life.

Marcia graduated with a degree in elementary education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and received her master’s degree in Moderate Special Needs from Northeastern University.   Beyond her masters, she furthered her education via additional special needs courses.  As a teacher, Marcia worked with special needs children for 32 years and enjoyed all the time she spent with these very special students. She was known as a patient, kind and loving teacher.

During her time in Parlin House Hospice Residence, Marcia was regularly surrounded by her dear friends Helen Brody and Sandy Bornstein, members of her book club, fellow teachers, and a wonderful hospice staff too many to mention. Marcia had a hard but fulfilling life, suffered many difficulties, but, courageously rose above them.

On Thursday, April 21^st at 11:00 am, a memorial service will held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton Center.  Interment at Glenwood Cemetery, 25 Glenwood St, Natick, MA will immediately follow the memorial service.  Shiva will be held at the home of Jennifer Walsh, 10 Kimberly Drive, Medway, MA on Thursday, April 21^st immediately following interment until 8:00 PM, on Friday April 22^nd from noon until 7:00 pm and Saturday April 23^rd from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm for Havdalah followed by Shiva.  Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Dr. David Barbie Research Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02115.

Liz Schwarz died on April 16^th peacefully at her home in Milton, MA.  Liz was a long-standing practitioner and advocate for social causes particularly related to homelessness and women’s health. She was also a devoted and loving wife, mother and friend.  Liz touched the lives of countless people in the Boston area through her relentless pursuit of helping those in need whether they were clients, patients, friends or family.

Born Elizabeth J. Schwarz to Thomas and Shirley Schwarz, she was raised in Hartsdale, NY, and graduated from Woodlands High School, Colgate University and Boston University. Liz worked as a social worker in Boston for more than 20 years, at Tufts New England Medical Center and later in private practice. She was known for her extraordinary ability to empathize and help others solve their most difficult and complex personal problems. Liz’s passion was her love of family and her large community of close friends. She loved nothing more than spending time with her wife and daughters. Her warmth lent itself to building strong relationships and her sense of humor and whimsy with friends and strangers alike will be greatly missed.

The list of family who love and will miss her includes her wife Lisa Perricone and her daughters Viviana Schwarz and Sara Perricone. She is predeceased by her mother Shirley Schwarz. Also surviving are her father Thomas H. Schwarz, step-mother Susan Schwarz and step-father Leon Gutherz, her brother Doug Schwarz, sister-in-law Beth Marcus and nephew and niece Marcus and Julia Schwarz. She is also survived by Erich, Linda and Nick Hammerle of Vero Beach, Florida and many aunts, uncles and cousins

A memorial service will be held at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton, MA 02459 on Thursday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Liz’s name to Camp Homeward Bound, Coalition for the Homeless, 129 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038.

Rosalind “Roz” Rowley (née Silverman) died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 14th in Cambridge, MA at the age of 70.

Rosalind is survived by her husband, Robert Rowley of Watertown; son, Eric Lannquist of Quincy; and step-son Kevin Rowley of Springfield.

Rosalind was born on March 12, 1946 in Malden, MA to Alice and Bernard Silverman. She graduated from Boston College with a master’s degree in Special Education. Rosalind worked for over 40 years as a teacher for Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. She had a special interest in Braille Literacy and in 2010 was honored by the Braille Institute for Excellence in Braille Instruction.

Rosalind had a passion for teaching, shopping (especially jewelry) reading, travel, and going to the movies. She was an active and dedicated member of the MA chapter of the American Council of the Blind and the Perkins Alumni Association, where in 2015 won the distinguished Alumni Award.

A funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19^th at 10:00 am in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. Newton, MA, with graveside services to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery on Warren St. Watertown. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Rosalind’s life. Please send donations to American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank the staff of the De Rham hospice house for their loving care and dedication.

age 74, of Belmont, MA, died peacefully at home on April 13, 2016. Born December 1, 1941, in New York City, he grew up in the Bronx. He attended Bronx Science High School, received his BA from Columbia University and his PhD from Boston University. He was a gifted psychotherapist who worked at McLean Hospital, maintained a private practice in Cambridge, MA, taught at Harvard Medical School and mentored many students. Arthur was a man of many talents and interests. Creative and possessing a keen intellect, he loved to read and was a passionate photographer, cook, and art collector. Everywhere, people were drawn to him. And he enjoyed a wild sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Ann and Philip Klein, of the Bronx, NY. He is survived by his two sons, Jared and Oliver Klein of Cambridge, MA and Los Angeles, CA, respectively; by daughter-in-law Ciel Wendel, and by grandchildren Mason and Uma Rose. He is also survived by his sister, Judy Summer of Park City, UT. Memorial services will be held at the Highland Meadows Cemetery, 700 Concord Avenue, Belmont on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Following the service, a gathering will take place at the home of Cynthia Carpenter and Robert Walley at 62 Flett Road in Belmont.

Walter James Cahners (90) of Boston, MA and Wellington, FL, formerly of Brookline, MA and Bangor, ME died peacefully on April 11, 2016 after suffering from multiple long illnesses. He was best friend and devoted protector of his wife Sue (Schwartz) for over 64 years, encouraging, supportive and loving father of Amy Cahners and Catherine Cahners and her husband Dr. Andrew Gillies, proud “Pop” to Nicole and Rachel Hunter and Samantha and Kimberly Gillies, and inseparable from his dog Charlie. Walter was the youngest son of Katherine “Kitty” (Epstein) and James Cahners and beloved youngest brother of the late Charlotte Cahners Harpel Glass, Norman Cahners and Fulton Cahners. Walter will be missed by his family and many friends who will remember him as both a fierce competitor and a consummate gentleman. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Newton Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Catherine Cahners and Dr. Andrew Gillies until 8:00 pm and will continue Wednesday, April 20, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at the home of Amy Cahners. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Solomon Scholars, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116, www.giving.brighamandwomens.org, or to a charity of your choice.

age 39, of Andover, Ma , on Thursday April 7, 2016, died from a heart attack while on a business trip to Kiev, Ukraine. Matthew’s love of travel took him all over the world as he focused on business development in many countries, most recently in London, England. Matthew is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover and Columbia University, New York. He was a Fulbright Scholar. He will be remembered for his creativity, ingenuity, keen wit and warm heart. He was the dear son of Janice and Gary Goldstein, Andover. He leaves behind his sister, Laura Goldstein and her fiance, Scott Dorfman of Boston and his sister Abbey Goldstein and her husband Jared Moss and nephew, Jacob Moss, of Somerville. In addition he leaves his aunt Emily Goldsmith and uncle David Goldsmith of Keene, NH as well as his cousin Daniel Rote of Keene,NH and Jennifer Rote of Brooklyn,NY and aunt Judy Goldstein of Danvers, MA. Services will be Wednesday April 20 at 11am at Temple Sinai, Sharon MA  followed by internment at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: The Pediatric Pain Clinic  c/o department of pediatrics, Boston Medical Center,One Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118.

Murray  Shocket-of Palm Beach,FL, formerly of Newton, on April 10, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Enid (Karmazine) Shocket. Devoted father of Alan Shocket and his wife Shari, Jon Shocket and his wife Mahra, and the late Debra Ellen Shocket. Dear grandfather of Jeff and Mattie, Marisa, Benjamin and Natalie Shocket. Dear brother of the late Burton Shocket. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at  12:00 noon. Following interment at Baker St.,West Roxbury, the family will be at the Sheraton-Needham Hotel until 6:00 pm and 7-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital League, Boston Children’s Hospital,300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Tillis-William Joseph, of Houston, TX, on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Sarah (Tanne) Tillis. Devoted father of Leonard Howard Tillis, and Mona Pearl. Dear grandfather of Kattey Lana Tantayanurak. Great-grandfather of Zev Phol Tantayanurak. Step grandfather of Dale Mayrose, Brian Mayrose, Megan Ternus, Duncan Ternus, Nathan Miller, and Benjamin Miller. Loving brother of Arthur Tillis and many other extended family members. Graveside services at the Crawford St. Memorial Park Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gilman-Aaron, of NYC, formerly of Chelsea and Peabody, on April 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Janet M. (Shapiro) Gilman. Devoted father of Amy, Suzanne, and Laura. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Evan. Loving brother of Basil Gilman. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Amy and Larry Klein on Tuesday until 8 pm, and Wednesday 5-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, c/o Donation Processing, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Shirlee Babitts- of Framingham, age 90, on April 8, 2016.Beloved wife of the late Alan Babitts. Devoted mother of Howard “Scott” Babitts and his wife Katherine, and Hal Babitts. Dear grandmother of Andrew Babitts and his wife Erin, and Jeffrey Babitts. Dear sister of Ruth Deener. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Following  interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Howard ‘Scott” and Katherine Babitts until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Heart Association, 300 5^th Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Dorothy (Friedland) Shapero- of Chestnut Hill, on April 4, 2016, passed away peacefully in her 100th year. She was the devoted daughter of the late Sarah and Edward Friedland. Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Clarence Shapero. Loving mother of Carol Riemer and her husband Stanley of Newton and the late Alan Shapero of Needham. Loving grandmother of Marion and her husband Scott Miller, Lizzie Riemer, and Hannah Shapero. Cherished great-grandmother of Abby and Danny Miller. Dear sister of Marilyn Winer and her husband Henry of Salem. Private services have been held. Remembrances may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Carol and Stanley Riemer Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Terban-Sylvia F. (Safferson), of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was the loving wife of Harry Terban for 59 years. Devoted mother of Paul Terban, Sherri (Terban) Laps and her husband Sheldon, and Jeffrey Terban and his wife Susan. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Allie Laps, Kevin and Katie Terban. Loving sister of the late Nathan Safferson. Private service at Crawford St. Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA  02368.

Miller- Lillian (Kasef), of Brockton, on April 4, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Henry Miller. Devoted mother of Janis Rosenberg (Howard), Deborah Myles (Terrence), and Robert Miller. Dear grandmother of Lisa, Stacey, Joshua, Nathaniel, and Ian. Also survived by Six great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Agudas Achim Cemetery, Lancaster St. Brockton, on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Also known as Barbara Abrahams Rosenthal, of Natick, formerly of Newton, MA, passed away after a long and graceful battle with Alzheimers Disease on Sunday, April 3, 2016, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children, Linda of Natick, Deborah of Leicester, Kenneth and his wife Jill of Natick, Peter and his wife Elizabeth of Oakton, Virginia, her grandchildren Harry, Samuel, Nathaniel and Benjamin, her loving brother Harold of Ohio, and many nieces and nephews. Barbara was a long-time employee of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and a die hard fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her family and friends will continue to rejoice in the memories of the joy that both brought to her life. Services will be held at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant Street, Framingham, on Wednesday, April 6,2016 at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at the Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Avenue, Natick. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, 11 Langdon Road, Natick, on Wednesday immediately after the interment until 8:00 pm, and will continue on Thursday 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s name may be made  to Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Of Newton, on April 2, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (Isgur) Schwarz. Devoted father of Ellen Leger, and Robin Schwarz. Dear grandfather of Kimberly Leger, and Jonathan O’Neill (Katie). Great-grandfather of Moira and Amelia O’Neill. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 12 Noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at his residence on Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Howard Richard Ansel passed away peacefully in his Natick home on Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born in Quincy Massachusetts, the son of the late state senator Julius Ansel and Lillian Karp Ansel.

He is survived by his wife Piera Ceste Ansel and his two daughters, Wendy Ansel of New Mexico and Jodi Ansel and her husband Glenn Kelly of Newton. His son James Ansel predeceased him. He also leaves behind two grandsons Ethan and Dylan Ansel-Kelly, his sister Barbara Ansel Shapiro and her husband Sonny of Stoughton, his niece Donna Donovan of Stoughton, his nephew Dr. Michael Shapiro of Raynham, his sister-in-law Ada Ceste Thompson of Charlton, and his dearest friend John Ciccorello of Natick.

He was a graduate of Roxbury Boys Memorial Class of 1955. He joined the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1959 and spent a year in Puerto Rico before returning to Massachusetts. He worked as a machinist for most of his life. Music was his special joy, but he also enjoyed sports and the beach. He was a wonderful, thoughtful, loving and kind man. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, co-workers and all who knew him.

Services at King Solomon Memorial Park, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 12:00 noon.  To honor his memory, donations may be made to the Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton to honor his love of animals.

He always did it his way with love.

Eleanor “Ellie” (Golub) Levine of Dedham, formerly of Newton, passed away on April 3, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Irving Levine. Loving mother of Richard Levine of Short Hills, NJ, Amy and David Abrams of Brookline, and Paul Levine of Boston. Cherished grandmother of Caroline Levine, Daniel Abrams, Michael Abrams and Metok Hughes-Levine. Dear sister of Joan Golub. Interment service will be private. Memorial observance at the home of Amy and David Abrams, 20 Lowell Lane, Brookline, MA, on Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131 or via hebrewseniorlife.org/giving.

Formerly of Weston, MA and Singer Island, FL, on April 2, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Herman Laffer. Devoted mother of Steven and Leslie Peck, Philip and Paige Peck, and Sharon and Ben Levitan. Cherished nana of Michelle and Jason, Melissa, Marlee, Harrison, Dara, Elana, Gabrielle and Benjamin. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 10:00 am. Immediately following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Sharon and Ben Levitan until 5pm and 6:30-8:30 pm, and will continue on Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4 pm and 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Philip and Paige Peck on Thursday from 1:00 – 4:30 pm and 6:30 – 8:30 pm and Friday from 1-4 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hadassah or American Heart Association.

Of Brighton, on April 1, 2016, in her 100^th year. Beloved wife of the late Philip Riseman. Devoted  mother of Robert Riseman and his wife Luisa Lawrence Riseman, and Lesley Nemser and her husband Nelson. Loving grandmother of Amy (Dan), Michele (Todd), Sam, and Lorelei. Cherished great-grandmother of Mia, Adam, and Kyla. Dear sister of the late Morris Kaplan, Louis Kaplan, Rubin Kaplan, Jack Kaplan, Richard Kaplan, and Mickey Kaplan. Services at the Vilkomir Cemetery, 781 Broadway (Rt. 99), Melrose, on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Lesley and Nelson Nemser on Sunday following the service until 6:00 pm and Monday and Tuesday, 1-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Age 74, of Braintree, passed away on April 1, 2016 after a long illness. She was the devoted daughter of the late John Rudnisky and the late Edna (Smith) Rudy.  Linda is survived by her beloved brothers, Kenneth Rudnisky and Steven Rudnisky, as well as many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Steven Rudnisky on Tuesday evening 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Nelson Stone- of Chestnut Hill, on March 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Joan (Grossman) Stone. Adored son of the late Mollie L. and Eli E. Stone. Devoted father of Alan R. Stone and his wife Marla G. Stone, and Carolyn S. Miller and her husband Bruce. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Michael, James, and Douglas Stone, Andrea and Jonathan Miller. Loving brother of William L. Stone and his late wife Fay Stone, brother- in- law of Sylvia Kaplan and the late Dr. David Kaplan, and loving uncle to their children. Nelson was a graduate of Roxbury Latin School and Harvard University. Graveside service at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Carolyn and Bruce Miller on Friday until 5 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Sherrill House, 135 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, or to a charity of your choice –

Of Arlington, on March 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Lori Meltzer. Devoted father of Joseph. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland, Friday, April 1, 2016 at 1 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, shiva/open house will be held at the Meltzer/Keesan home on Friday with a minyan at 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 3-9 pm with a minyan service at 8 pm, and Monday 6-9 pm with a minyan service at 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MWS Commissioning Fund, mws-boston.org; School of Honk, schoolofhonk.org; or Havurat Shalom, the hav.org

Howard David Hillman- Age 81, on March 2, 2016, after a heroic battle, surrounded by his loved ones. Adored husband of Carol Hillman, brother and brother in law to Connie and Leo Miller, uncle to Wayne, Michael, Regina and Hayley Miller, and Molly Mehlsack, great-uncle to Arianna Grace, Mason Oliver and Jaden Alexander, cousin to Barbara Mehlsack. Howard had a forceful thirst for life and knowledge. He traveled the globe, enjoyed the arts of all kinds as well as good food (especially dessert) and drink. He was a man of many qualities – stubborn, feisty, and a consummate punster, balletomane and opera buff. But most importantly he loved his wife Carol and his family and friends more than anything else. Howard, we all thank you for the years we got to love each other. We will miss you in ways for which there are no words. Carol, Connie and Leo, Michael and Hayley, Wayne and Regina, Nancy and Ken, Molly and Barbara. Memorial service to be held on Sunday, May 1, 2016, 2:00 pm at Cong. Ohabei Shalom in Brookline. Donations in Howard’s memory may be made to the Boston Ballet, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, or the Greater Boston Food Bank.

Abraham (Abe) Shenker was born on June 11^th, 1959 in New York to Lewis Shenker, MD and Cynthia Shenker. He passed away on Sunday, March 27^th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  He was a long-term resident of Lexington, MA.

Abe was a true renaissance man and a warm and loving son, brother, father, grandfather, friend, and colleague. Abe graduated from the University of Michigan in 1981 with a degree in computer engineering.  He was a superb software architect and an early developer and proponent of speech recognition software.  He loved to discover and explore new technologies and used them to bring joy to others’ lives. He approached new projects and passions with gusto, including the management of the website at his children’s school on a volunteer basis for many years.

Abe loved cycling, the beach, and spending time with family. His sense of humor and play and his willingness to help others were among his trademarks.

Even after he was diagnosed with cancer, he never gave up hope. He blogged about his treatment, renovated a home in Cape Cod, traveled internationally, and planned Thanksgiving celebrations with family.

Abe is survived by his wife Veronica, his children Sol, Sam, and Abby, his granddaughter Valerie, his brother Andy, sister Nancy and mother Cynthia, and stepchildren Daniel and Joseph.

Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at the Shenker/Vedensky residence on Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm.

Contributions in Abe’s memory may be made to Friends of Lexington Bikeway, c/o Bob Hausslein, 20 Slocum Rd., Lexington, MA 02421 (www.folb.net) or to Pan-Mass Challenge, (www.pmc.org) specify rider ID# AS0158.

Broad-Chester H., formerly of Newton, on March 24, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Frances (Freedman) Broad. Devoted father of Janice Bergstein and her husband David, Cindy Wolfson and her husband Louis. Dear grandfather of Jeremy (Anna), Rachel (James), Michael (Kari), and Samantha (Matt). Great-grandfather of Sebastian, Liv, Weston and Reid. Loving brother of the late Katherine Slater and Mike Broad. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

of Belchertown, formerly of Waltham, on March 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Borris C. Kleiner. Devoted mother of Jay, Randy, and Gary. Loving grandmother of Alyson, David , Shaloma, Justin, Jonathan, Joshua, and Rachel. Dear great-grandmother of Audrianna, Annabella, Mollie, Natalie, Bethany, and Erin. Sister of Leonard Klein. Services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, MA, Friday, March 25, 2016 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Randy Kleiner through Friday, April 1^st. Donations in her  memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Phyllis (Stone) Jacobs-of Chestnut Hill, MA, on March 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Burton Jacobs. Dear daughter of the late Sidney and Mae (Shriberg) Stone. Devoted mother of Bari Jacobs and her husband Eric Hollenberg, and Eric Jacobs. Cherished grandmother of the love of her life, Jade Hollenberg. Devoted cousin of Peggy, Chelsea and Alex Stone. Dear sister of the late Gerald Stone. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the Ledgebrook Club House, 261 Nahanton St.,Newton until 9:00 pm and will continue on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Aid for Cancer Research,33 Wade St., Brighton, MA 02135, aidforcancerresearch.org or MSPCA-Angell, Attn: Donations, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, MSPCA.org.

Robert Polen-on March 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Renee. Devoted  father of Melissa  Grossman and her husband Aaron. Dear grandfather of Bennett and Liza. Graveside service at the Old Montefiore Cemetery, Queens, New York, on Sunday, March 20, 2016. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Melissa and Aaron Grossman on Monday, March 21, 2016 from 5:00-9:00 pm.

Ida Delle Sandweiss Gray Age 103, formerly of Newton, on March 17, 2016. Beloved wife of the late George Gray. Devoted mother of Joel Gray, Stephen Gray and his wife Linda Baron, Howard Gray and his wife Susan Phillips-Gray. Dear grandmother of Michael Gray, Jennifer Gray Gould, Amanda Gray Idema, Jonathan Gray and Geoffrey Gray. Great-grandmother of Lyle, Jason, Ava, Miles, Jeremy, Lucy, Georgia, Maddy and Chase. Loving sister of the late Molly Kotlier. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Howard and Susan Gray on Sunday until 9 pm, and Monday 12- 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Seyna Green-Of Brookline, MA , formerly of Newport,RI ,on March 17, 2016.Beloved wife of Stephen. Devoted mother of Seth, Spencer, Shawn and Sloane Green.Also survived by 4 grandchildren.Dear sister of Judy Lavine, David and Carol Bazarsky.Services in The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon,on Sunday March 20, 206 at 10:00 am.

Of  Boston, formerly of  Milton, on March 17, 2016. Beloved husband and business partner of  Charlotte (Bates) Dunkless for 67 years. Dear son of the late Abraham and Lena (Strasnick) Dunkless. Devoted father of Richard Dunkless, and Robert Dunkless and his wife Debi. Adoring grandfather of Brittany Dunkless. Loving brother of the late Sarah Fine and Gertrude Willens. Services in the Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Jack was a veteran of the Battle of the Bulge  and served in the 166^th Combat Engineer Battalion Division with  Lieut. General George S. Patton’s 3rd Army. 

of Wellesley, on March 16, 2016. Devoted father of Eric Weinstein and his wife Elayne and Michelle Weinstein and her husband Dan Garland. Loving grandfather of Joshua, Tovah, Morgan, and Hannah. Dear brother of Edwin Weinstein, Ceil Weinstein, Joseph Weinstein, and the late Leona Hanflig and Elliot Weinstein. Former husband of Geri (Kruskall) Weinstein. Services at the MA National Cemetery, Connery Ave., Bourne, on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 10:15 am. Memorial observance at the home of Eric and Elayne Weinstein, Friday 2-6 pm and Sunday 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481 or to the Pug Rescue League of New England – www.pugrescueofnewengland.org

of Needham, on March 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Zelda (Sonkin) Freeman. Devoted father of Anne Baritz (Steven) and Shifra Heftler (Shlomo). Loving grandfather of Maurice, Raymond, Tzipora, Yosef, Dovid, Eliezer, Yitzchok, Esther, Chana, and Yehoshua. Also survived by great-grandchildren. Services at Wellwood Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY, Friday, March 18, 2016 at 11:00 am. Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Donation Processing, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.

Please join us for our father and grandfather Michael Freeman’s memorial gathering for shiva from 4 to 8 pm on Thursday March 24.

To accommodate family and friends the location is: First Parish Unitarian Church, 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA

Parking is available in the town lot behind the church on Lincoln Street. Entrance is on Lincoln Street and go downstairs to Parlor Room on left. Refreshments will be served. Any questions please call us at 617-530-0429

Anne, Steve, Maurice and Raymond Baritz

of Sharon, on March 14, 2016. Beloved husband of Carolyn B. (Broudy) Zidel. Devoted father of Adam Zidel of Sharon, Noah Zidel of Sharon, Shirah Yaffa Lonshein and her husband Jonathan of NY. Dear grandfather of Marcus Lonshein. Loving brother of Linda Dubinsky of Revere, Marshall Zidel of Somerville. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 1 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at his residence on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, and Saturday evening. Evening minyan on Thursday and Saturday at 7:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life Expressive Therapies Dept., 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.