Archive: December, 2015

Passed away on December 24, 2015 at age 74. She was born in Cambridge, MA to parents Bernard G. and Dorothy V. Fritz and grew up in the town of Winthrop. She received her Bachelor’s Degree and was Cum Laude at the School of Fine and Applied Arts Boston University, studied at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts for eight years, and attended graduate courses at Lesley College. During college, Diane taught drivers education courses at Andrews Auto School in South Boston. In addition she was lead performer and producer of a children’s radio show called “the Play Room” on WBUR FM. After college, she was the host of Romper Room and performed in various cities. Diane enjoyed teaching for more than 40 years. She was an art teacher in New Milford, CT and Carmel, NY Public Schools adult education program, an aid to special education students, an art teacher for various summer programs and at Temple Shalom. In between these occupations, she also was a substitute teacher in the public school system. Diane was vibrant, had numerous friends, and loved to experience historical, science, and artistic activities.  Diane was married for 42 years and predeceased by her husband, Ken in 2014. She is survived by: her son Scott Steinberg, daughter-in-law Jessica and granddaughter Danielle; son Steve Steinberg, daughter-in-law Marci, and grandchildren Leah& Benjamin; son James Steinberg and daughter-in-law Sari; her brother Robert Fritz and sister-in-law Rosalind, nephew Ivan and Jen Fritz; niece Eve Fritz; sister-in-law Judith Peel; niece Michelle Fuhrman; and nephew Thomas Peel, his wife Nancy and their children Debra, Jen, and Michael. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA, on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to National Stroke Association, 9707 E. Easter Lane, Suite B., Centennial, Colorado 80112.

Kaufman- Martha (Buskirk), of Belmont. Beloved wife of the late Irving Kaufman. Mother of Stephen, Carol, Richard, and James. Survived by 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, December 28, 2015 at 2:45 pm.

Frederick  L. Merkowitz-of Natick, on December 23, 2015.Beloved husband of Harriet (Goldman) Merkowitz. Devoted father of Sheryl Katzman and her husband Mitchell, Richard Merkowitz and his wife Andrea. Dear grandfather of Benjamin, Aaron and Arianna Katzman and Halle and Ari Merkowitz. Dear brother of Gary Merkowitz. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 11:00am. Following interment at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery,40 Fairview Ave. Natick, memorial observance will be at Temple Israel until 9:00 pm., Shiva will continue at his residence Monday thru Thursday with minyan at 7:30pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Ark Builders Fund at Temple Israel.

of Newton, on December 22, 2015. Beloved wife of Edward Nierman. Devoted mother of Eliot, Marc and David Nierman. Dear grandmother of Melissa, Jennifer, Rachel, and Theadora. Great-grandmother of Asher and Noah. Loving sister of Myra Weinstein. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence, Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 12-4, 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA  01061.

age 59, passed away on Dec. 22, 2015, in Lexington, MA.

Miriam was born in Torrington, Conn, the daughter of Atty. Herbert Watstein (deceased, formerly of New Haven, CT, law practice in Bristol, CT), and Esther Bufferd Watstein (Stratford, CT). She was a graduate of Northfield School for Girls, Northfield, MA, and of New York University.

Miriam was an artist. She worked as a lighting technician at the Bottom Line Club and as a production assistant at CBS both in New York City. Married to John Caporal of Norwich, NY, she lived in Lexington, MA, and worked at WGBH as a production assistant and for various films and television shows filmed in the Boston area. She was active at the Boston Ballet in backstage work and taught in Boston area schools introducing school children to the world of ballet.

She taught art at various museums in the Lexington area and was an active participant in social media, specifically, The Fancy. She was devoted to her dogs, Metro and Star.

Besides her mother, and former husband, she is survived by her children; U. S. Navy Electronics Technician Second Class Samuel Caporal, Bremerton, WA; Coco Caporal, Los Angeles, CA; and Jack Caporal, Washington, D.C.

She is also survived by her sisters; Sarah Watstein, Wilmington, NC and Rachel Watstein, New York City.

Contact Green Funeral Home, Fairfield, CT for Memorial Services information.

Natalie Gelbert-of  Peabody, on  December 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Julian Lyons and the late Lewis Gelbert. Devoted mother of Russell Lyons and his wife Cathy, Susan Marsh and her husband Saul, and the late Marjorie Cavanaugh. Dear mother in law of William Cavanaugh. Dear grandmother of  Rabbi Yaakov Lyons and his wife Michaella, Daniel Lyons, Jim Marsh and his wife Valerie, Michael Marsh and his wife Mary, Lee Cavanaugh, and Benjamin. Great grandmother of Rochel Leah, Shifra, Avrohom, Nosson Tzvi, Jacob, Melanie, Stella, Ava, Ella, Sam and Leo. Dear  sister of Bernie Seidman and his wife Ellie  and the late Mildred Schwartz and her late husband Sherwood. Graveside service at The Pride of Lynn Cemetery, 89 Lakeshore Rd., Lynn, on Monday, December 21, 2015  at 1:30 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to National Parkinsons Disease Foundation, 200 SE 1^st St.,Suite 800, Miami,FL or WWW.Parkinson.org.                                                     Shiva will take place in Philadelphia.

Zelda Cohn-Of Newton, on December 19, 2015.

Edward Addison, of Boston, on December 18, 2015. Born July 7, 1916. Bon Vivant. Long time Beacon Hill resident. A fixture on his Reading bench at the corner of Beacon and Arlington Streets. Survived by his nephews, Barry (Lois), Jack,  his niece, Anita Altman (Ken), one great-nephew, two great nieces, 4 grand- nephews and 2 grand nieces. On his final journey. Services private.

Gloria H. Tucker-on December 18, 2015. Private graveside services were held.

Anne (Anneliese Marx) Schwab of Brighton

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, passed away on December 17, 2015 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital at the age of 86.She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Schwab of Lebanon,NH; her son,John Schwab and daughter-in-law, Stacy Schwab of Newton, MA; her son, Thomas Schwab and daughter-in-law, Pamela Donegan of Santa Fe,NM; her granddaughter, Rachael Gerber and her husband, Jeremy Horwitz, of Arlington, MA; her grandson, Aaron Gerber of White River Junction, VT; her granddaughter, Lauren Schwab of Newton,MA; and her great grandson, Elijah Paul Horwitz, of Arlington MA. Anne’s husband, Henry Schwab, preceded her in death. Anne was also preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Anna Marx, and by her brother, Eric Marx. Anne was born in Düren Germany and fled Nazi persecution, along with her immediate family, in 1939. While waiting to gain entry into the United States, they were trapped, first in Belgium, then in France, after the Nazi invasion in 1940. After being taken in by a French family, who allowed them to hide in a barn on their farm, they made their way to occupied Paris, and again went into hiding. Finally, they obtained papers allowing them to cross Spain to Lisbon Portugal. Their banana boat converted to passenger ship was among the last vessels of refugees to successfully cross the North Atlantic, reaching NYC in December 1941 just as hostilities commenced between the US and The Axis Powers. Anne completed high school in NYC and worked nights as an international telephone operator for AT&T since she had become fluent in three languages. She met the only love of her life in 1946, Henry Schwab, a returning WW II US Army veteran, and also a refugee who had fled Nazi Germany in 1936 to come to the US. They married in 1948 and soon thereafter moved to the Boston area. They were married for 66 years until Henry’s death in February 2015. Anne’s lifelong passion was her family. The recent birth of her great grandson, Elijah, whom she referred to as, “my dumpling,” was the absolute joy of the last eight months of her life. Anne also treasured her relationships with her grandchildren and many friends and acquaintances. Among so many things, Anne will be remembered as kind and gentle, yet also a strong and courageous woman. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations of remembrance to DoctorsWithoutBorders(Doctorswithoutborders.org) or charities that support refugees.

Age 80 of Boston, MA, December 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Lisa and her husband David Hartstein of Boston, MA and Pamela of Santa Fe, NM. Devoted grandmother of Tal, Ariel, and Ben, on whom she doted.  Cherished daughter of the late Norman Weisman and Dorothy Lieberman. Predeceased by her loving husband, Berthold Wyler of Geneva, Switzerland, whose family members, especially Jonathan and Julie, she adored. Precious friend to countless people around the globe whose heartfelt memories are of great consolation to her family. Ginger was born in Dayton, Ohio, attended Fairview High School, spent her summers at Camp Wenonah in Maine, attended Smith College for three years, and graduated with her then-husband Donald from Brown University in 1957. In addition to raising two daughters, Ginger was a published poet, a dedicated volunteer and philanthropist, a world traveler, and a one-time resident of Jerusalem and Geneva. She loved to cook for her family, was an ardent Red Sox fan, an amateur genealogist, and a lifelong learner who was learning Mandarin from her acupuncturist at the age of 80. According to her wishes burial will be private. A memorial service will be announced in the spring. Remembrances in her memory may be made to The Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 South Bay Ave., Boston, MA 02118 (GBFB.org) or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., YC1431, Boston, MA 02215. The checks should be made c/o”Dr. Ursala Matulonis Research Fund “or “The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. ”

Goldstein-Stephanie (Borenstein), of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Canton, on December 16, 2015. Beloved wife of Mitchell Goldstein. Devoted mother of Marc and Robin Goldstein, and Michael and Juli Goldstein. Dear grandmother of Jamie, Justin, Elizabeth, Ethan, Addison and Dylan. Loving sister of Ben Borenstein. Graveside service at the American Friendship Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 29 Crafts  St., Suite 450, Newton, MA  02458.

of Chestnut Hill, on December 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Louis L. Lobel. Devoted mother of Merna L. Victor and her late husband David I. Victor, Harriet L. Segal, and Elliot D. Lobel and his wife Lenore Z. Lobel. Loving grandmother of Lauren B. Victor, Rachel E. Victor, Jessica L. Segal, Zachary L. Segal, Adam L. Segal, Kathryn Z. Lobel, Louis Lee Lobel, and Annie F. Z. Lobel. Cherished great-grandmother of Hazel Segal, Louella Segal, Pearl Segal, and Daisy Segal. Dear sister of the late Sadye Schwartz, Rebecca Freaman, and Isaac Freaman. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Elliot and Lenore Lobel on Tuesday 2-8 pm and Wednesday 2-5 and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The MGH Leukemia Center,  55 Fruit Street Boston, MA 02114

Of Framingham, passed away at Bridges by Epoch  in Mashpee, MA on December 12, 2015.

He is survived by his wife Joyce of 34 years, his daughter Janet Weishaus and her husband Rick of Chestnut Hill,  his daughter Karen Blessing and her husband Rick of Omaha Nebraska, and four grandchildren, Alex and Julianne Weishaus, and Jason and Justin Blessing.  He was pre-deceased by a son Peter Sferra, his parents Louis and Bessie Lebewohl, and his sister Rosalyn Dobis.

Sid loved his Framingham and was one of the first CPA’s there. He was instrumental in starting the Town of Framingham Retirement Board.  He was a member of many town committees.

He enjoyed fishing at his summer home in Monterey, MA, in the Berkshires. Sid was an Army Veteran during World War 2 stationed in Germany.

Funeral services will be private. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Janet and Rick Weishaus, 41 Goodnough Rd., Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 pm. and at a date to be determined in Mashpee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.  Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors.

of Framingham, on December 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Anna Zilbershteyn. Devoted father of Ilya and Emilia. Loving grandfather of Becky, Miriam, Sophie, Evelyn, & Gabriella. Dear brother of Polina. Services in the Beth El Chapel, 774 Baker St., West Roxbury, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 12 Noon.

Of West Palm Beach,FL, formerly of Milton, on December 5, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Milton Rotenberg. Devoted mother of Ann Carabetta, and Joyce Levine and her husband Lenny. Dear grandmother of Gary Sclar, Cheryl Sclar, Bruce Levine, Stephanie Levine Shanteler, and Rebecca Levine. Also survived by 12 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Dr. Morton Wolf and Harriet Allen. Services in the chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance at the home of Joyce and Lenny Levine, Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to American Heart Association.

Of Ashland, formerly of Sharon, on December 3, 2015 after a long and courageous battle. Beloved and beautiful wife of Bernard Zitofsky. Devoted mother of Shari and Michael Churwin  and Jodi and Haim Hazan. Dear grandmother of Hannah, Ashley, Julia, Maya and Eli. Loving sister of Ruthellen Schulman and her late husband Saul, and Judith and Robert Sussman. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline, on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Shari Churwin until 8 pm, and  Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 3-5, 6:30-8:30 pm. Evening Minyan will be held. Remembrances may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom Fund for Life Long Learning, C/O Temple Ohabei Shalom, or to Dr. Ursula Matulonis Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave.,YC1431, Boston, MA  02215.

Sally  Kabat-of Lexington,on December 3, 2015.

Groper, Irving M.- Age 89, of Deerfield Beach FL, formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, died peacefully on December 2, 2015. Devoted father of Bill Groper and his wife Carol, Wendy Sanders and her husband Art, and Peter Groper. Loving grandfather of Mollie Barker and her husband Bobby, Jodi Groper and Joshua Sanders. Dear brother of Pat Groper and his wife Eleanor, Zelda Smith and her husband Phillip, and the late Muriel Fine, Millicent Starr, and Shayla Caroselli. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Irving was a retired business executive, accomplished photographer and longtime fan of Boston sports teams. Service will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 280 Hillside Ave., Needham, MA 02494, or Multiple Sclerosis Society of MA, 101 1st Ave., Waltham, MA 02451.

age 79, of Cambridge, MA, December 2, 2015.  Devoted wife of W. Robin Upton for 55 years.  Loving mother of Andrew and his wife Alison Mitchell of Somerville, MA and Susan and her husband Peter Buttenwieser of New York, NY.  Delighted and adoring grandmother of Zachary, Annabelle, Charlotte, Katherine and Sophie.  Loyal sister of Libby, Rachel, Marsha, Judith and Matthew.  Also survived by her extended family and many dear friends.

Joanne was raised in Brookline and graduated from Barnard College.  After college, she taught elementary school.  When her children were young, she returned to school and earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Boston College.  She practiced social work at the Cambridge Guidance Center and with private clients for over forty years. In her work with young and at-risk families and in her extensive practice, she was a persistent advocate for those in need.

Joanne loved music, literature, travel and progressive causes, but was happiest spending time with her family and friends.  She relished the connections she made with so many different people throughout all phases of her life.

A service will be held in Bigelow Chapel at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 1 pm.  Visiting hours will be at her home from 4-7 pm on Friday afternoon.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Cardiology Services, Mount Auburn Hospital (Mount Auburn Hospital Development Office, 330 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138).

of Lexington, on December 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Berger) Baker. Devoted father of Dasha Baker and Pamela DeGuzman. Dear grandfather of Joseph Lessard & Zoe and Claire DeGuzman. Loving brother of Howard Baker. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 11:00 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Memorial observance at the Baker home Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm, and Sunday through Tuesday 1-4 &  7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Juvenile Diabetes.

Sheinfield-Maurice, of Newton, on November 29, 2015.Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Katz) Sheinfield. Devoted father of Sheryl Sink and her husband Russell and the late Philip Sheinfield. Dear brother of the late Leon Sheinfield, and Rose Alpert. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon on Thursday Dec. 3, 2015 at 1:45pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Marvin Milton-of Newton, on November 26, 2015,passed away peacefully on November 26, 2015 at the age of 84. Service was private. Husband of 57 years to Roberta (nee Blinder), father to Gayle (Michael Zeller) and Marcea (Peter Rosenblatt), grandfather to Jake Milton Zeller, Benjamin Milton Rosenblatt and Isabelle Sydney Rosenblatt. A Phi Beta Kappa honors graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, Marvin was a true Renaissance man. He lived life fully enjoying literature, music, travel, fine food, and most of all, his beloved Boston Red Sox. His positive attitude,adventurous spirit, and commitment to academic excellence have been, and will continue to be, a constant inspiration

Ruth Isenberg-On November 29, 2015.Graveside service at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, Brockton,on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 11:00 am. Complete notice to follow.

Lillian Strouss- On November  29, 2015.Graveside service at The Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, on Friday,  December 4, 2015 at 11:30 am. Complete notice to Follow.

Mark Spector- of Burlington, MA, on November 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Carol (Grossman) Spector. Devoted father of Neil Spector, and Scott Spector and his wife Andrea. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Aaron and Susannah Spector. Dear brother of Brenda Cheifetz and her husband Michael, and Myrna Lief and her husband Mark. Services at Temple Shalom Emeth, 16 Lexington St., Burlington, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11:00am. Following interment at B’nai Brith Cemetery, Peabody,  memorial observance will be at his residence until 9:00 pm and will continue on Wednesday, 2-4 & 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Evan Stuart Schumacher of Newton, Massachusetts, died on November 29, 2015 at the age of 46 after a 19-month battle with cancer. Evan was the devoted husband of Suzanne (Grandberg) Schumacher and father of Jacob, Sophia and Sari. He is survived by so many devoted family members and friends, including his parents,  Florence and Gerald Schumacher of Wellesley, his brothers, David of Newton, and Paul of Culver City, CA and his sister, Winter and her husband John, of Laguna Beach, CA, and many nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Evan graduated from Needham High School, Northeastern University, and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. A serial entrepreneur, over 15 years Evan founded and served as CEO of four companies: Celarix, Going.com, Everypoint, and Open Mile. His most recent venture, Open Mile, was acquired by Echo Global Logistics in Chicago, where Evan served as Chief Commercial Officer since October 2013. Evan loved life and was a joy to be around. He was kind and generous and had an infectious laugh. Evan was a wonderful son, brother, husband and father. He will live in our hearts forever. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, Newton. Visitors are welcome to attend shiva on Wednesday night from 5:00-8:00, also at Temple Shalom in Newton. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made online to the Target Cancer Foundation, http://www.targetcancerfoundation.org/ or mailed to TargetCancer Foundation 955 Massachusetts Avenue #343 Cambridge, MA 02139.

Muriel Kutchen-On November 28, 2015. Graveside service at The Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at 10:00 am.

Of Lexington and Falmouth. Died peacefully in her Lexington home on November 28, 2015. Beloved wife of Nyles Barnert for 48 years. Daughter of the late William and Celia Levenson. Cherished mother of Lauren Weiss and her husband Mark of Lexington and Margot DeMuro and her husband Jeff of Fairfax, VA. Proud Nana of Matthew, Cayla and Abigail. Devoted sister of Bernice Bindman and Miriam Coffman, sister-in-law of Natalie and Steven Frier, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Isabel graduated from Belmont High School, Tufts University (Jackson) and Lesley University. She began her career as a teacher, eventually focusing on special education. She taught in several local school systems, including Lexington. After retiring from teaching, she started a second career as a realtor, working for different agencies in Lexington until her retirement 15 years ago. She was active in Temple Isaiah, involved with many committees over the years as well as one of the first chavurot. She cherished the many friendships she developed throughout her life. She particularly enjoyed her afternoons of Mah Jongg and her summers on the Cape at Falmouthport. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 10:30 am. Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. Condolence calls may be made at her residence following the interment until 9:00 pm, Thursday 1-4 & 7-9 pm, and Friday 1-4 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Temple Isaiah or Dana Farber.

age 88, of Boston, died on Friday, November 27, 2015, surrounded by his loving family of three children, nine grandchildren, and his wife of 54 years, Diane Berger Burman.

Sheldon was the son of the late Dr. Aaron Burman, Syracuse family physician, and Gussie Burman; brother of the late Genevieve Burman Share and brother-in-law of the late Nathan Share. Dr. Sheldon Burman was a graduate of Syracuse University and the University of Syracuse Medical School. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, he spent the early part of his career developing techniques for replacing the aortic valve of a human with a valve harvested from an animal. His pioneering research led to a successful aortic valve replacement with a calf valve in 1967, the first such surgery in the United States. Most of his academic surgical career was spent in Chicago, where he taught and performed surgery at the University of Illinois Medical School and the Chicago Medical School. He raised his family in Highland Park, IL. After 42 years in Chicago, Dr. Burman and his wife decided to retire in Boston to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Berger Burman; three children, Allison Burman Gordon and her husband Edward Charles Gordon; Jocelyn Burman Belluck; and Harrison Emory Guy Burman, M.D. and his wife Lori Galvin Burman; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley, MA. Burial was conducted on Monday, November 30, at the Temple Adath Yeshurun cemetery in Syracuse, NY. Contributions may be made to the New England Anti Defamation League,

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Temple Hillel B’nai Torah (in the Sanctuary), 120 Corey St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 – (617)323-0486.

The Levine family will be sitting shiva at 32 Carol Rd., Needham, MA on Friday, November 27th from 11 am – 3 pm; Sunday, November 29th from 5-8 pm; and Monday, November 30th from 4-8 pm.

Please call Jerry at (781)291-9952 or the Levine family at (781)455-6298 should you have any questions about the service or shiva.

Steven Bishko-on November 23, 2015.

of Newton, formerly of Worcester, on November 24, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Leon and Ella (Wigder) Benjamin. Dear cousin of Daniel Finn of Jamaica Plain, Sarah Reiss of Mashpee, and Penny MacCallum of Hamilton. Graveside service at Worcester B’Nai Brith Cemetery, 30 Sutton Lane, Worcester, Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 1 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Age 93, of Brookline, MA formerly of Lutsk, Ukraine, on November 23, 2015. Zina, the sole survivor of her family of six children, was fortunate to survive the holocaust and create a multi-generational family in the United States. 

Beloved wife of the late Abraham Pelzman. Devoted mother of Joseph Pelzman and wife Linda Kern Pelzman, and Lilly Pelzman and husband Jeffrey Borenstein. Adored and loving grandmother of Sarah Felicia Pelzman, Philip Pelzman and wife Dana, Amos Kern-Peretz, Ilana Pelzman, and Jacob Pelzman; Joshua Levitt and wife Halle Heyman, Benjamin Levitt and wife Lesley, and Anna Levitt; Danielle Schulman and husband Daniel, David Borenstein, and Elliot Borenstein. Cherished great-grandmother of Ethan, Boaz, Shai, and Orli, and Raya and Leo, and great-grand dog Archer.

A cornerstone of the Temple Beth Zion community, a grandmother figure to many, Zina will be very much missed. The funeral service will be held at TBZ, 1566 Beacon St., Brookline, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 9:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held in Newton at the home of Lilly Pelzman and Jeffrey Borenstein. From Thursday, observance will also be held at the home of Joseph Pelzman and Linda Kern Pelzman, in Gaithersburg, MD, and at Chabad of Upper Montgomery County.

Remembrances in Zina’s honor may be made to any of the many charities she supported during her long life, helping Holocaust survivors, cancer and dialysis patients, and those in need, as well as those groups that continue to teach the Yiddish language and support Israel.

In her retirement, Zina, who lived near Coolidge Corner, Brookline for three decades, volunteered at the TBZ office. She moved to the Springhouse assisted living facility in Jamaica Plain three years ago, and passed away in her sleep, with her son and daughter by her side, at the Seasons hospice, in Milton, where she was serenaded in song by friends and family who held vigil there during her last week of life. Her family wishes to thank the nurses of Seasons who provided Zina with such compassionate care in her final days.

Bessye Phoebe Ravelson, Age 96, of Dedham, MA, formerly of Worcester, MA, and Brookline, MA. Born in Clinton, MA. Passed peacefully on November 20, 2015. Devoted mother of Edward Ravelson and his wife Patti Kinzer, Scott Ravelson and his wife Elaine. Cherished grandmother of Cory, Jennie and Benjamin Ravelson. Daughter of the late E. Samuel and Edith Bedrick. Loving sister of the late Louis, David, and Gertrude Bedrick. Bessye was a Graduate of Clinton High school, and Leeland Powers College of Speech and Drama. Upon the death of her father, she postponed her career in the Arts to return to Clinton, MA. She ran her family specialty clothing store, E S Bedrick, until she married.  Bessye continued her professional life in the retail clothing business until she retired in her 80’s. Bessye devoted much of her time to charitable organizations, and became a life time Member of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee, the Worcester Ladies Auxiliary for the Jewish Home for the Aged, as well as a former Board member of the National Council of Jewish Women, and a consultant to the National Board of Thrift Shops, a former Board officer of Temple Emanuel Sisterhood and the Worcester Jewish Community Center. Services will be held Sunday, Nov 22, 2015 at 1:30 pm at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre,MA.,

Of Newton, formerly of Brookline, on November 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Gersh). Devoted father of Marc Halperin (Marla), Richard Halperin (Laurie), Lori Schneider, and the late David Scott Halperin. Dear grandfather of David, Amanda (Josh), Robert, and Michael. Loving brother of the late Mitchell Halperin. Leon was a Past Master of several Masonic lodges, including United Lodge, Adelphi-Noddles Island Lodge, Massachusetts Lodge, and was a 50 year member of the Shriners.

Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held in The Common Room at 210 Nahanton St., Newton. Shiva will continue on Monday and Tuesday  2-4 & 6:30-8:30 pm at the  Halperin residence, 210 Nahanton St., Apt. 519, Newton. Remembrances may be made to the Ivy Street School, 200 Ivy St., Brookline, MA 02446 or  Good Shepherd Hospice, 90 Wells Ave., Newton, MA  02459.

Dorothy June Armour-Age 103, of Wayland, on November 18, 2015.Beloved wife of the late Thompson W. Armour. Devoted mother of Tim W. Armour and his wife Wendy. Dear grandmother of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva Gordon Armour, and Alison Armour. Loving great-grandmother of  Annsley June Armour. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (targeting breakthrough  research), 34 Washington St., Suite 200,Wellesley, MA 02481. (www.curealz.org).

of Wayland, MA, on November 16, 2015. Beloved husband of Beth Ann (Diamond) Terada. Devoted father of Jay Terada and his wife Yuka, and Marc Terada. Cherished grandfather of Kenshin David Terada. Dear brother of Haruaki Terada. Kozo loved his family, golf, tennis, gardening and cooking. Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 11:30 am. Following services,  memorial observance will be at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday   2-4 and 6-8 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Mass General Hospital Cancer Center,149 13^th St., Charlestown, MA 02129.

of Brookline, formerly of Hyde Park, on November 16, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin. Loving sister-in-law of Henry and the late Eve Silverman. Dear aunt of Janice Rebibo and Susan Wolf and great-aunt of Michal and Shimon Rebibo. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 12 noon. Remembrances may be made to a charity of choice.

of Brookline, on November 13, 2015. Devoted son of the late Herbert and Dorothy (Magid) Selib. Loving brother of Nancy Brown and David Selib (Trudy). Cherished uncle of Susan Segal and her husband Lenny and their children Andrew and Talia, Steven Brown and his wife Alissa Hauser and their son Justin, Amy Dowell and her husband Colin and their children Beatrice and Samuel, and Jonathan Selib and his wife Claire and their children June and Henry. Dear friend of Richard Witt and his wife Susan and their son Jonathan Witt and his wife Amy, Stanley DeHaan and his wife Linda and their sons Marc and Jeffrey and his wife Emily, Larry DeHaan and his wife Arlene, Richard Kopelman, and Michael Lieberman. Graveside services at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2633 Centre St., West Roxbury, Sunday, November 15, 2015 beginning with Masonic service at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Consolidated Lodge, P.O. Box 612, Northbridge, MA 01534.

 of Randolph, formerly of Haverhill, on November 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late William “Willy” Rutman. Devoted mother of Phillip Rutman (Anne). Dear grandmother of Lily and Julia. Loving sister of the late Francis, Louis and George Snyder. Graveside service at  Children of Israel Cemetery, 324 Middle Road, Haverhill, on Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of Cambridge, on November 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Tasya (Kogan) Tayber. Devoted father of Olga and Irina. Loving grandfather of Anna and Michael. Cherished great-grandfather of Benjamin. Dear brother of the late Boris, Aleksandra, and Lyubov. Services in the Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm. Interment in Crawford St. Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton St., Newton Centre, MA 02459.

of Canton, formerly of Newton, on November 9, 2015. Beloved husband of Roslyn (Ligums) Brunell. Devoted father of Nancy Mitchell and her husband James, Richard Brunell and his wife Anita Lichtblau, and the late Geoffrey Brunell. Dear grandfather of Jenna Goldman and her husband Michael, Emily Mitchell, Noah Brunell and Jacob Brunell. Loving brother of the late Morray Brunell. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Thursday, November 12 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at Orchard  Cove, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA until 3 pm and Saturday evening at the home of Richard Brunell and Anita Lichtblau 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life or Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

83, of Newton, Korean War Vet, died November 7, 2015.
Myron was born in Boston to Barnard and Anna Wolf on September 9, 1932. He grew up by Jamaica Pond with siblings Edith and Sherman. Myron graduated from Huntington Preparatory School in Boston in 1949. He continued his studies at Boston University, graduating with  a BA in 1953. In 1962 he attended Northeastern University Engineering School. Between  schools, during the Korean War, Myron served as a radar repairman in the U.S. Army, stationed in France and Germany. Myron was married to Roberta L. Sade from 1961 to 1983. The couple lived in Watertown, and then in Lexington, where they raised their three children. Myron was a professional photographer, and an authority on vintage and antique cameras. During his lifetime, Myron took—and developed—over 20,000 pictures. He also wrote four Blue Books on cameras and accessories. After Myron retired in 2001, he spent the rest of his life in the Boston area. Myron was a member of Temple Reyim in Newton, where he drew comfort from attending religious services. He was forever grateful to the members of Temple Reyim for the warm and welcoming environment they provided. Myron is survived by daughter Linda and her husband Stephen, son Tom and his wife Claudia, son Larry, and by his two grandchildren, Matthew and Emma. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Rd., (Route 27), Wayland, at 9:00 am.(enter through the Wayland North Cemetery).  Shiva will be held immediately afterwards until 9 pm., and will continue on Wednesday and Thursday evenings  at Linda’s home, 41 Francis St., Waltham, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Evening services will be held each evening of Shiva at 7:30 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Myron’s name to the Rabbi’s Tzedakah Fund at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street, Newton, MA  02466.

of Newton and Woods Hole, MA, on November 6, 2015. Beloved wife of Dr. Kurt J. Isselbacher. Devoted mother of Dr. Kate Isselbacher and her husband, Dr. Alan Epstein, Jody Isselbacher, Dr. Eric Isselbacher and his wife, Dr. Anne Becker, and the late Lisa Isselbacher and her surviving husband Juan Ramirez. Cherished grandmother of Alexandra Epstein, Jennifer Coukas, Brian Isselbacher, Andrew (AJ) Coukos, Adam Isselbacher, and Juliet, Isabel and Henry Isselbacher. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 9:30 am. Interment at Woods Hole Village Cemetery, 22 Church Street, Woods Hole, MA at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance at her residence Monday and Tuesday 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, 149 13^th St., Charlestown, MA 02129.

Founder of Adrian’s Decorating of Woburn, of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on November 6 at the age of 93, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Sylvia of 73 years, daughter Linda Rubin and husband Leonard Ichton of Stoneham and their 3 children, Diana Nelson, Benjamin, and Geoffrey Ichton; daughter Nancy Sherter of Westport, CT and her 2 children, Jill Thomas and Craig Sherter; brother Herb Rubin and wife Esther of Medford, sister Celia Lebow of Lexington, and six great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on November 10, 2015 at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, MA at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers send donations to: Wounded Warriors, P O Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Alfred Brenner

Age 99, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Brockton, on November 4, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Cohen) Brenner. Significant other of Ethel Cook. Devoted father of Stuart Brenner and his wife Susan. Alan Brenner and his wife Carol, and Pam Brenner. Cherished grandfather of Jodi Mottola and her husband David, Jill Zapson and her husband Dan, Lisa Stern and her husband Glenn, and Jamie Mendelsohn and her husband Josh. Loving great-grandfather of Scott, Alex, Rachel, Zach, Abby, Ben, Julia and Nate. Dear great- great- grandfather of Keegan. Dear brother of Irene Musinsky. Graveside service at The Plymouth Rock Cemetery, 1000 Pearl St., Brockton, on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the Mendelsohn residence from 6-9 pm. Memorial observance will  continue at the home of Alan and Carol Brenner in Florida on Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 5841 Corporate Way, Unit 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

Norton Lloyd Sherman

Age 83, of Newton, MA, on November 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Claire Bernstein Sherman. Devoted father of Amy, Steven and his wife Alison, Brian and his wife Dawn. Loving grandfather to Brendon, Alex, Michael, Zachary, Annie, Bradford & Samantha. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Beatrice Sherman. Embraced by both the Jewish and secular communities, he was instrumental in supporting many organizations in both the Jewish and secular communities in Greater Boston and beyond. Mr. Sherman was a Fellow of Brandeis University and supported the Hornstein Program and related symposia there. He was a Trustee of the Beth Israel Hospital, where the Sherman Auditorium was rededicated to him last year. At Boston University, as a Trustee of Both BU and Hillel, he established the Boston University Jewish Cultural Endowment Fund. Through the JCC of Greater Boston, the Sherman Recreation Building at Camp Kingswood was established. A longtime supporter of the JF&CS, programs for seniors are ongoing for holiday celebrations. In Israel, he helped create a building in support of teacher education at Technion University. He was a founding board member and supporter of the Boston Jewish Film Festival.  Services will be held Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road Newton, followed by interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. The family will  receive friends at his residence following burial through 7:00 pm and on Monday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Norton’s memory may be made to the Jewish Family & Children Services, 1430 Main Street Waltham, MA 02451 for the Passover & Hanukah programs for Seniors,  or to a charity of your choice

Ruth Hirshman- Of Brookline ,On November 4, 2015.Private graveside service will be held at

Sharon Memorial Park.

Age 86, formerly of Boynton Beach, FL and Natick, MA, on November 4, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Winifred (Harris) Wolfson.  Loving father of Nancy Nelson and her husband James, and Debra Berit and her husband William.  Cherished grandfather of Craig, Lisa, Stephanie, Lauren, Kimberly and Eric, and great-grandfather of Samantha, Matthew, Steven and Taylor.  Dear brother of Harold Wolfson and the late Paula Oppenheim.  Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St, Sharon, MA, on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12 noon.  Memorial observance at the home of Nancy and Jim Nelson following the burial until 9 pm, and  continuing Monday 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Autism Speaks, 1060 State Rd, 2^nd Floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 or via www.AutismSpeaks.org.