Archive: December, 2015

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.

of Washington, D.C., on November 3, 2015. Beloved son of the late Sidney L. and Edythe J. (Oken) Rindler. Loving brother of Marj Austin, Alan Rindler, and the late Richard Rindler. Dear uncle of Lisa Rindler, Emily Rindler, Sara Adland, Erica Siegel, Ethan Austin, and Alex Rindler. Dr. Rindler was a graduate of Bowdoin College and earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania. He was employed as the Chief of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Group for the United States Department of State. He was also the founder of Finestkind Lobster of Washington, D.C. and an avid sailor and baseball fan. Services at Beth El Cemetery, 100 Waverly Ave., Chelmsford, MA, Sunday, November 8, 2015 at 12:30 pm.

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Of Newton, formerly of Brookline, on November 2, 2015. Beloved husband of Sue (Holzwasser) Rosenthal. Devoted father of Marjorie Rosenthal Foer (Gordon), L. Aaron Rosenthal (Janet), and step-father of Teri Carman (John), Scott Kaiser (Cathy) and Alison Kaiser. Grandfather of Samuel Marquez Rosenthal Foer, Shoshana Schwartz, Justin Rosenthal and step- grandfather of Jake Carman, Tim Carman and Rachel Kaiser. Great grandfather of Natan Schwartz and step-great grandfather of Bridget Carman. Brother of Allan Rosenthal and Helaine Meyers. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 1:45 pm (please gather behind the administration building). Following services memorial observance will be in the function room at 280 Boylston St., Chestnut Hill until 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Home for Little Wanderers, Development Dept., 10 Guest St., Boston, MA 02135 or Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02118. Irwin was the owner of Dish ‘N Dat.

Formerly of Newton and Brockton, on November 2, 2015 at age 107. Beloved wife of the late Henry Brodie and Bernard Paysnick. Beloved mother of Evvie and Bernie Shuster, the late Marlene Brody and her surviving spouse Kenneth, Edith and Alan Kaplan, and Rhonda Paysnick. Grandmother of Susan and Jeff Green, Glenn Shuster,  Laura and Matt Copel, Nancy and Steve Demmer, Jonathan and Nancy Brody, and the late Karen Sattin. Great- Grandmother of of 8 and Great- Great- Grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the late Francis, Mike, Teddy, Rose, Sara, Sam, Edith and Arthur. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 12 noon. Following services, memorial observance at the Clubhouse at The Hills at Mainstone, 51 Hillside Dr., Wayland, MA  until 6:30 pm. Remembrances in her memory may made to Hebrew SeniorLife, Development Dept., 1200 Centre Street, Boston MA 02131 www.hebrewseniorlife.org

of West Newton, on November 1, 2015. Dear son of Sidney and Roslyn (Ligums) Brunell. Loving brother of Richard Brunell and Nancy Mitchell.  Services will be private. Donations in Geoffrey’s memory may be made to a charity of choice.

of Newton, formerly of South Africa, on October 30, 2015. Mourned by her family: Fiona and Jon, Razelle, Mark, Maura, and Jacob. Services at Temple Beth Zion, 1566 Beacon Street, Brookline, Sunday, November 1, 2015  at 11:00 am. Shiva at the residence of Fiona Epstein and Jon Pollack on Sunday and Monday 2 – 8 pm; Minyan at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to JCHE, 160 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466.

of Belmont, formerly of Newton, passed away peacefully with his children at his side, Friday, October 30th, after a long illness. Herb was born in Boston on November 6, 1925. He graduated from Milton High School and Harvard College, and served in the Navy in WWII. Herb ran the family hardware business, and was an avid sports fan. Through the years he served on the Newton School Committee, the Harvard 1947 class committee, and was active in other local, civic and Democratic politics, including serving on Michael Dukakis’ gubernatorial and presidential campaigns. Herb will be forever remembered by his children Sally of Washington, DC; Ellen of Portland, OR; and David of Burbank, CA; his step-children Moss Hansen of Brewster, MA; and Andrew Hansen of Ft Lauderdale by the Sea, FL; and his three grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a gathering in Herb’s honor on Friday, November 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at O’Hara’s, 1185 Walnut Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Contributions in Herb’s memory may be made to Harvard College Fund – Class of 47, c/o Mary Preston, 124 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138; or Newton Free Library, Attn: Development Office, 330 Homer Street, Newton, MA 02459.

Dorothy Hoffman Sherin -age 98, of Boston, formerly of Marblehead, on October 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Ellsworth H. Sherin. Devoted mother of Peter Sherin and his wife Margaret, Joanne Malkin and her husband Dr. Leon Malkin, Paula Stahl and her late husband Jeffrey, and Patricia Liebman and her late husband Dr. Paul Liebman. Loving grandmother of Amy Snyder, Laurie Sobler, Matthew Stahl, Elizabeth Stahl, Joseph, Benjamin and Andrew Liebman, and David Sherin. Dear great grandmother of Abigail Snyder, Madeleine Snyder, Sam Sobler, Jed Sobler and Eli Liebman. Dear sister of the late Irene Goldfaden and Judge Sam Hoffman. Services are private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dorothy Sherin’s Rocking Chair Program at Children’s Charter Trauma Clinic,77 Rumford Ave.,Waltham, MA 02453.

Age 83, of Sudbury, on October 25, 2015, following a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind the love of his life, Marcia (Levitan) Lukatch, to whom he was married for 61 years. Devoted father of James Lukatch and the late Terri Lukatch. Loving brother of Eileen Stevens of Scottsdale, AZ. Services in the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 12 Noon. Following interment, memorial observance at Nahanton Woods Clubhouse, 210 Nahanton Street, Newton, until 5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation (for Pancreatic Cancer Research), 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714.

Dr. Susan Wainger

Dr. Susan Wainger, 76, of Newton, Oct. 21. She is survived by her wife, Judy Fischbach, loving family Heidi, Stephen, Max, and Leo Frail, Steven, Jodie, Jackson, and Jade Fischbach, brother Stephen Wainger and wife Phyllis, and nephews Brian and Brett Wainger, as well as her beloved poodle, Fanny. She was preceded in death by her loving 4-legged companions Pooh, Sammy and Lilly.
Dr. Wainger was a graduate of Cornell University. She earned her medical degree from McGill University Medical School and completed her residency in internal medicine at University of California San Francisco. Susan spent her life caring for others as a physician at Savitz & Wainger Primary Care in Boston for more than 30 years. Susan loved to travel, and she and Judy had many great adventures together. They built a beautiful life together and their home was always warm and full of love.

Burial will be Saturday, Oct. 31 at 11 am at Newton Cemetery,  791 Walnut Street, Newton Center. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to  Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – Angell Animal Medical Center, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

Age 80, of Lexington and West Yarmouth, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2015. She was the dear wife of Fred for 59 years and wonderful mother of Karen (David Handmaker) of Louisville, KY and David (Elise Richman) of Bedford, MA, and caring grandmother of Maina, Orli, Hilana, Callan, Micah and Nili, and loving sister of Elsa of Ajijic, Mexico and Mark (Linda) of Milton, Vermont. Bess was born in Brookline on April 21, 1935 and graduated from Simmons College with two degrees. A lifelong learner, her warmth, generosity and wide range of interests and talents brought her many close friends and much joy.  She especially loved a good laugh, food and books of all kinds, doing crosswords in ink, a lively political debate and mastering complex needlework projects.  Her passions live on in the book club she started nearly 40 years ago and the Rosh Chodesh group she initiated at Temple Emunah, where she and Fred have been active members for more than 50 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an Alzheimer’s research organization of your choice or to Temple Emunah’s Ladle Fund. The funeral will be at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA 02421, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 10 am, followed by burial at Westview Cemetery, Lexington, MA.  Shiva will be observed at her home in Lexington on Tuesday  3-5 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm; Wednesday  7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm; Thursday 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm; Sunday  1-5 pm and 7-9 pm with minyan at 7:45 pm.  There will be morning minyan on Wed., Thurs., Fri. and Mon. at 7 am and on Sunday at 9 am.

Marilyn Goldberg -of Arlington, MA, on October 21,2015.Beloved wife of Gershon Goldberg for 64 years. Devoted mother of Jay Goldberg, Richard Goldberg and his wife Sally, and Elise Goldberg. Dear grandmother of Michael and Andrew Goldberg. Loving sister of Bertha Brown. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Richard and Sally Goldberg until 4:00 pm Friday, and will continue at Marilyn and Gershon’s residence Sunday thru Wednesday 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory to Temple Emunah or Temple Shalom, 475 Winthrop St., Medford, MA 02155, or Mazon, P.O. Box 96119,Washington, DC 20090.

Frances Gamzon- formerly of Randolph, on October 19, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Gamzon. Devoted mother of Karen Stein and her husband David, Robin Zoll and her husband Stanley. Dear grandmother of Richard and Pamela Stein, Andrew and Jaclyn Stein and Jonathan Zoll. Loving great grandmother of Mara, Dylan Samantha, Eliza, Avery and Zachary. Dear sister of Reve Kaplan. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N.Main St., Randolph, on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 10:30 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Am, a synagogue to which she was most devoted.

of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon, MA, on October 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Milton Liberman. Devoted mother of Howard Liberman (Cass) and Phyllis Rowley (Scott). Dear grandmother of Becky Palfreyman (Steve), Sarah Rowley, Alida Crabill (Josh), and Anne Liberman. Loving sister of Claire Friedman. Services at  Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.