Archive: November, 2015

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.

of Newton, on October 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Helena L. (Marmor) Ente. Devoted father of Melanie Ezickson and her husband Elan, Keith Ente and his husband Mark, and Todd Ente and his wife Alisa. Dear grandfather of Benjamin, Jacob, Noah, Jonah, and Gabriel. Loving brother of Robert Ente and Coleman Goldstein. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, Friday, October 16, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Melanie and Elan Ezickson on Friday until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472

Formerly of Randolph, on October 11, 2015. Devoted mother of Randi Steckler (Ira). Dear grandmother of Evan, Josh, Ben. Significant Other of Eliot Glovinsky. Loving sister of the late Leona Katz and Max Rabinovitz. Graveside service at  David Vichor Cholim Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance  at the home of Randi and Ira Steckler on Wednesday until 5 pm and Thursday 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, 72 E. Concord Street, Boston, MA 02118.

Jeanette (Weiner) Silverman, of Newton, MA, formerly of Torrington, CT, on October 9, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Floyd Silverman, devoted mother of Joyce Van Alstyne and Lily Bryant, dear grandmother of Erik and Alexander Van Alstyne and Olivia Bryant; she was also the loving sister of Abraham Weiner and the late Irving Weiner. Graveside Service on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Sons of Jacob Cemetery, Torrington, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

of Framingham, on October 11, 2015. Beloved husband of Helaine (Stone) Weener. De­voted father of Steven Weener (Brenda), and Jeffrey Weener (Barbara). Dear grandfather of Amanda, Stacia, Kobi, Shai, Ezra and the late Jennifer. Great grandfather of Silas. Lov­ing brother of Daniel Weener (Florence) and the late William, Samuel and Albert. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sha­ron, on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, until 3:30 pm. Memorial observance will resume at his residence from 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made National Tay Sachs Foundation, 2001 Beacon St., Suite 204, Boston, MA 02135.

of North Andover, formerly of Haverhill, on October 10, 2015. Husband of the late Nancy (Hartman). Devoted fa­ther of Michael Glazer (Jill) of Brookline, and Suzanne Gill (Michael) of Waltham. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey Gill (Pa­mela), Robert Glazer (Rachel), Emily Messinger (Robert), Ste­phen Glazer (Melissa), Lyndsay Hittman (Benjamin). Great-grandfather of Chloe Glazer, Jake Gill, Max Glazer, Hannah Messinger, Alexandra Gill, Zach­ary Glazer, Morgan Messinger, Riley Glazer and Dylan Glazer. Brother of the late Lewis Glaz­er. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking available on the Riv­erway), on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 9:30 am. Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Jill Glazer until 8 pm on Tuesday, and Wednesday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Bos­ton, MA 02284. Howard spent his working life in the shoe in­dustry, and he was the owner of How ll Corp.

Leonard Holenport-of Sharon, on October 7, 2015. Beloved husband of Rosalind (Monerman) Holenport. Devoted father of Julie Holenport, and Tracy Dumas and her husband Kent. Dear grandfather of Dylan and Chase Dumas. Loving brother of Roberta Ross and Marilyn Blacker. Private graveside services were held. Remembrances may be made to Brain Tumor Research Fund, c/o Dr. Patrick Wen, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Suite D2112J, Boston, MA 02215.

of Quincy, on October 8, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Ralph L. Kolodny. Devoted mother of Jonathan Kolodny and Miriam Kolodny Ben Nun. Dear grandmother of Aaron, Nathan, Lauren, and Sam. Sister of Eunice Shatz, Marcia Power, and Norman Orodenker. Services at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree St., Westwood, Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Nita Beverly Rosenblum Boyer passed from this world to join the one and only love of her life, Burton Boyer, on September 29, 2015. She was raised in Hull, Massachusetts and lived most of her adult life in Chestnut Hill,with her family. Nita spent the last four and a half years living in California with her daughter, Lisa, where she enjoyed the sun in the state’s Gold Country, a fitting place for one whose life was truly golden. She was preceded in passing by her beloved Burt, and her parents, Isadore and Edith Rosenblum. With an observant eye that didn’t miss much and a passion for life, Nita’s tender and generous heart gave her an appreciation of all things great and small. She touched those who knew her through her unique love of life, wry sense of humor and her beautiful smile. The sparkle in her eye brought joy to those around her.  She was an amazing artist and truly embraced all of the beauty in the world around her. The ocean was in her blood and Nita and Burt spent many hours boating throughout New England, whether that meant an excursion to the Vineyard or simply cruising Boston Harbor. They also relaxed many times in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saint Thomas, one of their favorite destinations. Nita is survived by her children, Eric Boyer and his loving wife Sofia and their children Lance and Zachery, of Chestnut Hill, MA, and her daughter, Dr. Lisa Boyer and her husband Robert Miller and their children Pavel and Becca, of Loomis, CA.The grandchildren will dearly miss their Bubbie. Also surviving Nita are her sisters, Sandra Mills and her husband Laurence of Wellesley, MA, Peggy Gassman and her husband Andrew, of Needham, MA, and godson Edward Mills, of Sabastopol, CA. She is also survived by many  wonderful nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. During her stay in California, Nita was lovingly cared for by special companion Karin Heard, who Nita called her best friend. Max, Nita’s dog who was always at her side, will miss his master.

Nita was a lifetime member of Hadassah, Mizrachi and Hebrew Senior Life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA or to a charity of your choice. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015 at 11:45 am. Visiting hours Sunday immediately following the funeral until 7:00 pm at the family home, 25 Nelson Drive, Chestnut Hill, and resuming after the holiday on Monday  7-9 pm and Tuesday  7-9 pm. A minyan service will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday.

of Weston, FL, on September 29, 2015.Beloved Husband of Irma Perlis (Barron) Bookman. Devoted father of Dr. Larry Bookman and his wife Dr. Laurie Bookman, and Dr. Jeffrey Bookman and his wife Barbara. Dear step father of Arthur Perlis and his wife Myra, Kenneth and Raquel Perlis, and the late Joanne Kogan and her surviving husband Sergio Kogan. Dear grandfather of Michael Bookman, Josh Bookman, Drew Bookman, Jared Bookman, Lee and Laurie Perlis, Lauren and Michael Sherman, Adam Perlis, Michael and Brittany Perlis ,Ben and Catey Kogan, Stephanie Kogan and Larry Kogan. Loving great grandfather of Lily and Zoe Perlis, Ryder and Harper Sherman. Dear brother of the late Eli, Florence and Harold Bookman. Services in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Larry and Dr. Laurie Bookman until 9pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Joanne Perlis Kogan Memorial Fund, 10 Brook Meadow Circle, Framingham, MA 01701 or Vernon Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462

Linsky, Ruth Doran, 101, of Chestnut Hill. Beloved wife for 48 years of the late Harold M. Linsky. Born in Buffalo and lived in Boston for 77 years. Loved family, travel, playing bridge, reading, casino gambling, unsweetened ice tea and arguing about politics or almost anything else. Extraordinary and deeply treasured matriarch of an immediate and extended family that includes sons, Marty and Robert; daughters-in-law Helen, Lee and Lynn; grandchildren Alison, Sam, Marran, and Max; great-grandson Guy with another on the way; nieces and nephews Leslie, Lynne, Barby, Jimmie, Richard, Michael, Susie, David, the late Peter and their offspring; grandchildren’s spouses Richard, Meredith and LeAnna; step-great-grandson Chase; cousins Susie and Lisa; extended family including Steve, Kip and Max, Peter, Joyce and Kylie, and Meg, Jerry, and Kay; magnificent long-standing support team of John, Jeff, David and Amit. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 1 at 1 PM at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton, Centre, followed by a private interment. Family will greet mourners and friends of Ruth following interment from 4 – 9 pm at Robert and Lee’s home. In lieu of flowers, donations celebrating Ruth’s life can be made to Cradles to Crayons, 155 N. Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135 www.cradlestocrayons.org .

of Winchester, on September 28, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Musnikow. Devoted mother of Janis, Zvi, and Alan. Dear grandmother of Debbie, Judy, Noga, Yonatan, Itai, Hila, and Yoav. Services at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, 7800 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY, Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm.

NEWTON—Sanford Greenfield, an innovator in architectural education, passed away on September 1, 2015.  He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Stella, and children Lise, Daniel, and Stefanie. As Director of the Boston Architectural Center, Mr. Greenfield (Sandy) was the driving force behind the accreditation of the school, now known as the Boston Architectural College. He fought to unlock entry to the profession for students from all walks of life. A President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects he went on to lead Schools of Architecture at Iowa State University and at New Jersey Institute of Technology. In architecture, the BAC was a rare institution in the 1970s. Mr. Greenfield helped create and nurture an environment that allowed students to work during the day while studying at night. Peter Vanderwarker, Boston’s well-known architectural photographer and early hire by Sandy described him as “equal parts cowboy, negotiator, agitator, and wit.”

 Born in Brooklyn, raised in the Bronx, Sanford Raymond Greenfield was the grandchild of Brooklyn dairy farmers and the first in his family to attend college. He left home at 18 to serve in the Navy in the South Pacific and was an eyewitness to the aftermath of the destruction of Nagasaki. Upon his return, he used the GI bill to study architecture; graduating first from MIT and later, earning advanced degrees from MIT and Harvard University. Recipient of several awards as a student, including the Fulbright Scholarship, Mr. Greenfield was mentored by many of the giants of Modern Architecture including Walter Gropius, Louis Kahn, and Buckminster Fuller. 

 Co-founder with Paul Carrol of a successful private practice, Sandy headed up many civic projects in and around Boston including the Cardinal Cushing Library t St. Johns Seminary and major renovations to the State House, Mt. Auburn Hospital and several MBTA stations. However, Sandy Greenfield discovered his true calling in education. A strong sense of duty and gratitude for the help he had received drove him to help others. A life-long mentor to his students and colleagues, Mr. Greenfield believed that higher education should be available to all and he made it his life’s work.

 “He didn’t just open doors,” said Elsie Hurst, a colleague at the BAC, “He built those doors and then let us walk through them.”

Services were held  at Temple Israel, 477  Longwood  Ave., Boston, on Friday, September 4, 2015 .

of Newton, on Saturday,  September 25 2015. Born May 14, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY. Beloved wife of Edwin, loving mother of Ruth, Lise, and Mark, mother-in-law of Emily Sherwood. Sister of Helene (Sokal) and the late Harriet (Kriesberg), daughter of Max Munchick and Sarah Goldstein.  A graduate of Hunter College, Rhoda worked for the United Negro College Fund and WGBH in its pioneering days, and was an early activist for equal pay for equal work. She later worked as a realtor and champion of fair housing. In the community she successfully spearheaded an effort to limit development that would destroy historic rock formations near her Newton home.  An avid lover of theater she was proud of her daughter Ruth’s work at two prominent non-profit theatres, the A.R.T. and ArtsEmerson. She encouraged her disabled daughter Lise to be as able as ever and collaborated with her to advocate for supplemental savings accounts for people with disabilities.  The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act became law last year. She treasured her physician son, who spent endless nights at her side ensuring her right to live and die on her own terms. She was devoted to her husband Edwin, a retired psychiatrist who joined her in her hospital room for an impromptu 62^nd wedding anniversary just weeks ago. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 2, 11 a.m., Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton Center, followed by a gathering. Memorial contributions may be made to the Disability Law Center or Greater Boston Legal Services.

Morris I. “Duke” Goldberg- of Needham, formerly of Newton, on September 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Pearl (Grossman) Goldberg. Devoted father of William L. Goldberg and his late wife Debralee, Wendy Fay Goldberg and her husband Jerry White, and David R. Goldberg and his wife Barbara. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey Goldberg, Benjamin Goldberg and his wife Kate, Harrison Goldberg, and Stefanie Goldberg. Devoted brother of Shirley J. Fenton. Duke grew up in North Quincy and graduated from Boston University School of Management. He proudly served in the Navy during WW11 in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre, participating in the Battle of Okinawa on the USS Panamint Admiral’s staff. He held 8 US patents. For many years he was a director of Home Owners Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. in Boston. Duke was an enthusiastic golfer at Pine Brook Country Club in Weston, serving on the Board of Governors for many years, and had the distinction of having a hole-in-one at the age of 81. Service at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance to be announced at service. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

of West Newton, on September 22, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Volk. Devoted mother of Jan Volk and his wife Lissa, and Mark Volk and his wife Beth. Loving grandmother of Shari Stern and her husband Adam, Matt Volk, Josh Volk, and Alex Volk. Cherished great-grandmother of Eva, Bram, and Aidan. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, (gather behind administration building), on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mark and Beth Volk, 26 Hammond Circle, Sudbury, Thursday 3-5 & 7-8:30 pm, Friday 3-6 pm, & Saturday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Parmenter Hospice, 266 Cochituate Rd., Wayland, MA 01778 or Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110.

Dorothy Slotnick Green, of Middleton, MA, surrounded by her friends and family, died  after a brief illness, Tuesday September 22, 2015.

Cherished wife of Eugene C. Green, loving sister of Selma Slotnick Lait, and daughter of the late Isadore and Celena (Cooper) Slotnick.

Dotti, as so many called her, was an amazing women. Born in Brookline, a 1958 graduate of Brookline High, she graduated with a degree in education from Boston University and became an elementary school teacher, eventually spending 20 years at the Kiley School in Peabody teaching the 5^th grade. As an active member of the North Shore community, Dotti often would bump into her many students, who remembered her fondly. While teaching, Dotti also co-owned and operated the Gordon Green Jewelers in Peabody.

After leaving the teaching field, Dotti joined her husband in the family business, Slotnick Monuments in Everett, which was started by her grandfather. There she and her husband operated the business until they sold to the next generation in 2003. Dotti continued to work full time until her most recent illness this year. A valuable and special member of the daily operations, she was loved by not only the staff but by all of the families she worked with over the thirty plus years. She spent countless hours continuing the family tradition of the monument business but also the cemeteries where she spent time throughout her entire life.   A proud member of the Slotnick family, she believed that not only did each stone represent her family but the family cemetery, Beth Israel Cemetery of Everett, and put exhausting effort into establishing a self-sufficient and modern cemetery. A brilliant business woman, she recognized the needs of the community, and with Gene, encouraged the family to open and developed the interfaith section of the cemetery in 1997.

No challenge was too great for Dotti. She overcame many different types of cancer over the years, educated herself to learn what the best treatment would be and was never shy when speaking to a doctor about her health. She was always willing to learn something new, and enjoyed new challenges whether it be at work, traveling all over the world, or spending time with her family and friends. Always willing to not only stand up for what she believed in, she was always warm and caring to anyone she came into contact with, greeting each person and making them feel as if they were the only one that mattered.

Besides her beloved husband of 47 years and dear sister, she leaves over 100 nieces and nephews, and countless friends, all of whom will miss her in their own way.

Services will be graveside at the family cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett, at 11:00 on Sunday, September 27. Due to the holiday, Shiva will be immediately following the service only. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be made to either the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Hadassah – New England, 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.

Maribeth Ann “Sherry” (Santos) Costa, of Dennis, formerly of Provincetown, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother quietly passed away at home in the presence of her family. Sherry succumbed to complications of her 3 year valiant battle with cancer. She was 75 years old.

Born in 1939 to Annie (Meads) and Frank Santos, she became the youngest sister to Vivian, Mary, Jeanie, Nory, and Loretta. She grew up in Provincetown and was well known with many friends and family. In 1958 she married John Branch, an Air Force serviceman, moving to Germany in 1960 where they were stationed for six months. Upon her return to the states, she lived in Provincetown for a short period then moved to South Yarmouth to raise her 3 children, Valerie, Sheila, and Chris. A fourth child, infant Elizabeth, passed away in 1960.

In 1977 Sherry returned to Provincetown from California where she had operated a successful restaurant and beauty salon. Sherry became employed at the Cape End Manor and Dairyland Restaurant where she met her soul mate, Matthew J. Costa. Married in 1989, they worked together to operate The Meadows Motel, Dairyland, and the Provincetown Seafood Market. In 2002, Matthew passed away from complications associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Living in Provincetown became a painful reminder of her loss so she moved to Dennis where she lived out her remaining years.

Sherry enjoyed art, dancing, movies, and Portuguese cuisine. She was the essence of dignity and grace, and was an exceptional lady of character. Sherry touched so many people. She will be missed and thought of often by those who loved and respected her.

Sherry is survived by her children, Valerie (Gary) Johnson, Sheila (Mario F.) Ramalho, and John Christopher (Shannon) Branch; step-children, Kathleen (Robert) Girvetz, William C. (Diane) Costa, and James (Amy) Costa; grandchildren, Misty Johnson, Vanessa Ramalho, Mario Colin Ramalho, Trevor Branch, Taylor Branch, Graham Morris, Meaghan Rupert, and Keegan Morris; step-grandchildren, Tarazza Millard, Amy Toone, Steven Costa, Kerri Costa, Kelli Costa, and William M. Costa; great-grandchild, Isaiah Morris; step-great grandchildren, Jackson Toone, Bailey Toone, Daniel Barraso, Alexandra Barraso, and Devin Costa; sisters, Jeanie (Mylan) Costa, and Loretta (Anthony) Lema; brother-in-law, Donald Thomas; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her sisters Vivian Souza, Mary Enos, and Lenora Thomas.

Services were held in the Monsignor Duarte Chapel in St Peters Cemetery, Jerome Smith Rd, Provincetown, on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Selma Stone-Of Chevy Chase,MD,formerly of Newton, on September 18, 2015.Beloved wife of the late Elliot Stone.Devoted mother of Dr. Richard Stone and his wife Susan,Paula Stone and her husband Seth Goldstein.Dear grandmother of Martin, Eric, Elizabeth and her husband Zack.Graveside service at Jewish Benevolent Cemetery, Grove St., West Roxbury on Monday, September 21,2015 at 11:00 am.