Of Needham, formerly of Centerville, on July 2, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Isak Meshulam. Devoted mother of Rachelle, Samuel, Suzette, Deborah and Andrew. Dear grandmother of David, Kristyna, Alicia and Joy. Great grandmother of Allison. Loving sister of John Sikora and the late Helen Sikora. Graveside service at the Forestdale Cemetery, 304 Cabot Street, Holyoke, on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Jennie was a Registered Nurse at Brooklyn Jewish Hospital, Brooklyn NY, and Springfield Hospital, Springfield, MA.
Marvin L. Schwartz, Esq. -Of Newton.Service at Temple Shalom,175 Temple St. West Newton, MA on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 1:00 pm.passed away on June 27, 2015 in Weston, MA. Marvin was a resident of Larchmont, NY for over 40 years. He was a loving husband to Gloria, father to Robert M. Schwartz, the late Janet E. Hill, John J. Schwartz and his wife Lynda H. Schwartz, and grandfather to Joshua D. Hill, Jack Schwartz and Laura Schwartz. A graduate of Stuyvesant High School, Brooklyn College and NYU Law School, he proudly served in World War II in England, France and Italy as a technical sergeant with the 442nd Troop Carrier Command. After his army service, he practiced law in Manhattan for over 50 years with skill, care and compassion. Marvin was a long-time member of Larchmont Temple and trustee of Horseshoe Harbor Yacht Club. He will be fondly remembered for his wit, appreciation of music and sailing. There will be a private interment in Newton, MA.
age 82, of Newton, originally from New Bedford, on June 26, 2015. Son of the late Minnie and Tom Horvitz of New Bedford. Beloved husband of the late Shirley Horvitz. Survived by loving son Ross Horvitz, beloved brother Howard Horvitz and beloved brother Robert Horvitz, and many loving family, friends, and colleagues. Simeon was a professor at Bentley College and Framingham State College. He also practiced law. Simeon was a graduate of Suffolk University and the Suffolk University Law School where he earned his juris doctorate degree. He loved fishing, swimming at the beach, and being in his boat. He enjoyed watching his beloved Boston Red Sox team and was a member of the Waltham Triad Lodge of Mason, now in Newton, for over 50 years. Services in the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 BAKER St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472.
of Randolph, on June 26, 2015. Wife of the late Melvin D. Gidez. Mother of Pamela S. Gidez and Paul S. Gidez. Grandmother of Florence Gidez. Sister of the late Rosalie Davidson. Funeral services will be private. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Herbert Naradoff Goodwin, age 80, of Brookline, surrounded by his family on June 26, 2015. Born in Brookline to the late Joseph and Belle Ginsberg, Herb was a loving husband to Rhoda Goodwin and a devoted father to Joanne Goodwin, Lauren Berkowitz and her husband Adam, and Carolyn Goodwin and her husband Dan. He also leaves his grandson Gabriel Goodwin Berkowitz, his brother, Richard Naradoff Goodwin and his wife Doris, and many loving family and friends.Herb was born in Brookline and attended Brookline High School, Tufts University and New York University School of Law. Herb presided as the Brookline District Court Judge until his retirement in 2001. Prior to becoming a judge, he conducted a private law practice for many years in Boston. He also served in the Tax Division of the Department of Justice, as an assistant U.S. attorney in Boston, as Chief of the Consumer Protection Division of the State Attorney General’s Office, and as Chairman of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. A citizen activist, he served on many Brookline town committees and associations.Most of all, Herb was a courageous, deeply kind, and compassionate man who befriended without judgment and loved with all his heart.Services will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (parking on the Riverway), Boston at 11 am on Monday, June 29th. Following interment at Baker Street Cemetery, West Roxbury, family and friends are invited to the family home until 5 pm. Memorial observance will continue on Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1 from 4 pm to 8 pm at the family home. Remembrances may be made to the Greater New England Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (P.O. Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284) or the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Development Office (1575 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138).
Of Weston, FL, formerly of Sharon, on June 24, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Fruman) Swartz. Devoted father of Gordon Swartz and his wife Deborah and Gerald Swartz. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Byron Swartz. Loving brother of the late Morris Swartz, Edith Katz, Edward Swartz, and Rosalyn Hewittson. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Daniel Swartz, Somerville, on Sunday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Abrams- Jean M. (Rosen), formerly of Brookline, on June 25, 2015. Devoted mother of Gary Abrams and the late Stephanie Abrams-Hook. Dear grandmother of Scott Abrams. Loving sister of Eleanor Yoffe. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 10:45 am. (Please gather at the rear of the Administration Building). Remembrances may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 North Main St., Suite 104, Natick, Ma 01760.
Billy passed away peacefully holding his children’s’ hands on June 23, at the age of 89. He was the adoring husband of the love of his life, the late Sybil Shulman and the so very loved father of Larry and Amy Shulman and Aileen and Neil Grossman. Zade was the proud and happy grandfather of Ross, Alyssa, Ariel and Keith, Aron and his fiancé, Diana. Zade was also lucky to enjoy his three great grandchildren Caleb, Owen and Ava Fengler. Billy served in the Navy and graduated from Northeastern before running Huntington TV, the family business. Bill was a very special man in both his business and personal life, making everyone he knew feel special, most of all, he made them laugh. No one could tell a story like Billy! Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA, Friday, June 26, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at the home of Larry & Amy Shulman until 8:00 pm, and on Saturday 3-5 & 7-9 pm.
Donations may be made to WoundedWarriorsProject.org or ORT America P.O. Box 920780, Needham, MA 02494.
Selden- Paula L. (Lisagor), age 72, of Brockton, on June 22, 2015, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Boston to the late Samuel and Beatrice Lisagor. Graduate of Brighton High School. Cherished mother of Lori Duff, and Alan Selden and his fiancé, Laura Morgan. Loving grandmother of Kristalyn Selden, Nichole King, Jesse and Jeanette Morgan. Great Grandmother of Alan J. Selden. Loving sister of Jay Lisagor. Former wife of the late John B. Selden. Also survived by many dear friends and family. Graveside services at the Knights of Liberty Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 1:30 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Karen Sampson, 309 Belair Street, Brockton, until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
of Newton, on June 17, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Irving H. Young. Devoted mother of Rhonda Young Shimokawa and Peter Young. Services at Beth El Cemetery, 774 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm.
Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, on June 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Levine. Devoted mother of James David Levine, and the late Ardelle Hope Gardner and her surviving husband, Jay Gardner. Dear grandmother of Adam Ross Levine, Lara Michelle Levine Zeigler, Scott Gardner, Shayna Aryelle Levine, Juliet Rose Levine, Chloe Ray Levine, and the late Lee Gardner. Loving great grandmother of Fallon Gardner, Aidan Ray Levine, Farrah Harper Levine and Cybil Delphine Zeigler. Dear sister of the late Henry I. Gorman. Graveside service at Lindwood Cemetery, 490 North St., Randolph, on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 3:00 pm.Following interment family and friends are invited to The Social Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 200 Washington St., Newton, MA. Remembrances in Paula’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
of Newton, co-founder of Therapro, a proud graduate of MIT where he earned his B.S., M.S., & PhD in Metallurgy, on June 15, 2015. Beloved husband of Karen E. (Conrad) Weihrauch. Devoted father of Tamara Eve Lugdon & her husband Shawn E. Lugdon and Douglas Max Weihrauch & his wife Victoria L. Munroe. Cherished grandfather of Gabriella Emery Lugdon, Julianna Sonia Lugdon, and Max Munroe Weihrauch. Loving brother of the late Robert Weihrauch. Service at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. (on the campus of the Andover Newton Theological School & Hebrew College), Newton Centre, on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Relatives & friends are invited to gather at the Weihrauch residence on Thursday from 4-7 pm. Donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the Melanoma Foundation of New England, 111 Old Road, Concord, MA 01742. www.mfne.org
Jack Norman Sheppard, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2015. Jack grew up in Brookline and spent most of his working and family life in Natick. He then resided in Dover and then Wayland with over 20 years wintering on Sanibel Island, FL.
Jack led a life filled with fun, business, family, friendships, practical jokes, boats, tennis, laughter, and community service. He featured a natural and down-to-earth charisma and garrulousness that endeared him to many devoted friends and admirers.
Jack’s charm and gregarious nature carried him through Brookline High School, a Naval career beginning as a teenager as an enlisted “tin can sailor” on the USS Ericsson during World War II, business acumen as the star salesman and national sales manager with his dad, Jack N. Sheppard, at New England Robes Corp.in Natick, and later for other apparel lines..
His life was enriched by a love of tennis and a multitude of friends, coveted winters on Sanibel Island highlighted by boating, fishing, and running on the beach; and a longstanding stint as the legendary fundraiser for the Newton YMCA.
Jack deployed his wry humor, generosity, and devotion to family and friends across a wide span of residents of Natick, Dover, and Wayland, MA, and during coveted winters on Sanibel, Island. Jack founded a weekly tennis contingent at the Longfellow Racquet Club in Natick in the 1970’s which still continues to be known as the “Jack Sheppard Group.”
Jack was always exactly who he was – nothing more or less. He was equally comfortable sweeping the floors of the Queenland Robes factory and, as early as the 1950s driving his Lincoln Continental convertible complete with a car phone. His customers loved him – the birthday cakes and cards, summer days besides the Sheppard family pool, and other acts of kindness.
In addition, Jack came to count among his dear friends, leaders of Massachusetts business, medicine and politics, as well as a broad assortment of neighbors, serious tennis players and weekend hackers alike, and people of all ages, backgrounds and stations, all of whom Jack treated with equal esteem and with characteristic warmth.
To his family, led by his devoted wife of 55 years, Annabelle, and his children Audrey, Bud, Cynthia and Melinda, he was astoundingly generous and impeccably dedicated. His high character was well demonstrated when he married Annabelle, a widow with three young children and immediately adopted them, and provided a lifetime of wonderful fatherhood, university educations, cars, advice, guidance, and love. He and Annabelle reveled in their own biological child, Melinda, who grew up to embody many of Jack’s most inimitable and winning personality characteristics.
Later, Jack embraced his role as “Buppa” and/or “Grandpa Jack” to grandchildren Natasha Vallett (daughter of Melinda and Chris Vallett) of Nantucket, MA; Julia and Daniel Lavenson (children of Cynthia and Peter Lavenson) of Wayland, MA; and David, Flora and Daniel Sheppard (children of Kathleen and Bud Sheppard) of Spokane, WA.
Other close relatives include his brother Michael of Natick; and his daughter Audrey now of Washington, DC; and his deceased sister Dorothy Marson.
Jack was fortunate in his final years to find a team of remarkable caregivers at the VA Hospital in Bedford, MA. They were able to cater to Jack’s occasional sparks of his former wit and humor. The family requests that any contributions go to Jack’s memory go to the Bedford VA Hospital, Bedford, MA.
Services at Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd, Newton Centre ( on the grounds of Andover-Newton Theological School), on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, memorial observance will be held in the Clubhouse at The Hills (Mainstone), 133 Hillside Dr., Wayland. Memorial observance will continue at Jack’s residence on Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd., Bedford, MA 01730 or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 (Please memo check in memory of Jack N. Sheppard, Jr.)
Of Newton, formerly of West Hartford, CT, on June 13, 2015. Devoted mother of Wendy Issokson and her husband Alan, and Kim Oskam and her husband JC. Cherished grandmother of Leah, Amanda, Lexi, Lindsay, and Alex. Dear sister of Robert Flaxman and the late Donald Flaxman. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon (gather at administration building) on Monday, June 15, 2015 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 1-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Oncology Dept., 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or Newton At Home, 206 Waltham St., Newton, MA 02465.
Age 98, of Boston, on June 9, 2015.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Arthur M.Simmons. Devoted mother of Warren J.Simmons and his wife Leslie and Dr. Barry P.Simmons and his wife Laura. Cherished grandmother of Bonnie Knoedler and her husband Dennis, Jennifer Solem and her husband Eric,Rollin Simmons and her husband David Segal,Tyler Simmons and his wife Devon Lawrence, Quincey Simmons and her husband Steven Fish, Sara Simmons and her husband Gur Mitzafon, and Molly Simmons.Cherished great grandmother of Lucas, Sydney and Zachary Solem, Drew Knoedler, Emily Fish, Shai and Rafael Mitzafon,Levi and Bea Segal, and the late Marli Knoedler.Dear sister of the late Edward and Lawrence Perlis.Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA (on the campus of Andover-Newton Theological School) on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at 1:00pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Barry and Laura Simmons until 8:00pm, and on Monday at the home of Warren and Leslie Simmons 2-4,7-9pm.In lieu of flowers,gifts may be made in memory of Mrs. Kathleen B. Simmons to support the Marshall A.Wolf, MD Center for Medical Education at Brigham and Women’s Hospital,116 Huntington Ave,Third Floor, Boston, MA 02116 or via bwhgiving.org.
Corey Leland Dinkin, 60, died unexpectedly on June 6, 2015 in Arlington, Massachusetts after fighting lung cancer. Born in East Meadow, NY on July 5, 1954, he was the son of the late Marilyn and Robert Dinkin. Later living in Lindenhurst, New York, he moved to Boston, living in Somerville and other areas, before settling in Arlington.
After attending NYU and other colleges, he worked in a variety of positions, including the Massachusetts Land Court, Massachusetts Jury System; most recently he was a paralegal, where he conducted corporate litigation research.
Corey was passionate about all types of music, from classical to jazz to the blues … as a collector, fan, and musician. And, composed his own eclectic compositions. In the 70’s, as an accomplished guitarist, he performed at well known NYC music clubs, including the Bitter End, and jammed with leading musicians of the period. He became a noted collector of the blues, amassing a substantial collection of recording and artifacts and was a lover of all things PBS.
In addition to his passion for music, Corey was an animal lover, especially cats and often took marathon walks/hikes. He also possessed a very sharp, wry sense of humor.
Corey was a person of exceptional intelligence, compassion and creativity, with specific expertise around health and well-being, always encouraging family and friends to improve their health. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his brother, Les.
A graveside service will be held at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA on Sunday, June 14 at noon.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor should be sent to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Abraham “Al” Tabachnick, beloved father, husband and brother, passed away on June 9, 2015, one day after his 69th Wedding Anniversary. Al had a full life as a businessman, ballroom dancer extraordinaire and prolific cartoon writer. Many of his cartoons appeared in comic strips such as Parade Magazine, The Lockhorns, Hazel and Trudy. He was a dedicated family man who would do anything for his immediate and extended family. Al leaves behind his wife Belle, son Neal (Suzanne), daughter Debbie (Bane), late daughter Jane and his sister Elsie. Dear grandfather of Jared, Ava, Ethan, Rex and Lauren. Services at 10:00 am on Friday, June 12, 2015 at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St.,Chestnut Hill. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker Street,West Roxbury, the family will receive visitors in the Occasion Room at at 210 Nahanton Street, Newton until 4:00 pm and Saturday evening at 210 Nahanton Street, apartment #322 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St.,Framingham, MA 01701.
Baker, Carol Coplin Resident of Wellesley, MA, formerly of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. Dear daughter of the late Irving and Minn Coplin. Devoted mother of Jeffrey (Martha) Baker and Sally (Peter Scotch) Baker. Dear grandmother of Emma Baker, Samuel Baker and Hannah Scotch. Loving sister of the late Rudie and Dr. Barney Becker. Funeral services 11:00 AM Friday, June 12, 2015 at The Chapel, 3601 N. Oakland Ave, Shorewood. Interment at Spring Hill Cemetery, 166 S. Hawley Ct., Milwaukee. Memorials to Girls Inc. of Westchester County, www.girlsincwestchester.org.
Age 62, of Needham, on June 8, 2015. Beloved wife of John Parker. Devoted mother of Elizabeth Gatto and her husband Dan and Maxwell Parker. Dear sister of Sharon Pikor. Memorial Service at First Parish Unitarian Church, 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 3:00pm. Following service family and friends are invited to her residence until 8:00pm and Friday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to West End House Boys and Girls Club, 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134.
a devoted NYC public school teacher, of Weston, formerly of Newton and Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully on June 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Emanuel Gelda. Devoted mother of Steven Gelda and his wife Linda, and Philip Gelda and his wife Denise. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and Jennifer. Dear sister of Cynthia Levy and her husband Elliot, and Helene Jaffe and her husband Sandy. Services at Star of David Memorial Chapels, 1240 Wellwood Ave., West Babylon, NY, Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1 pm. Interment in New Montefiore Cemetery. Memorial observance will be at the home of Steven and Linda Gelda on Tuesday and Wednesday, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jewish Healing Connections, c/o Jewish Family & Children’s Services, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.
Sarah F. Ostroff-Age 95 of Brookline,MA, born on July 4, 1919, on June 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Norman Ostroff. Devoted mother of Saul Ostroff and his wife Arlene, Judy L. Litwak, and Helene Faneuil and her husband Edward. Dear grandmother of David Ostroff and his wife Sara, Andrew Ostroff, Ari Faneuil, and Jesse Faneuil and his wife Andrea. Loving great grandmother of Hannah and Nora Ostroff and Owen Faneuil. Dear sister of the late Louis Black, Gertrude Miller, Celia Slawsby and Benjamin Black. Graveside service at Moses Mendelsohn Cemetery, Jeshurun Rd. at 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Sarah was proud to be in the first graduating class at Jeremiah E. Burke High School , Dorchester.
Directions
From Route 95 (128):
Take Exit 15A (Dedham) to Route 1 North
Go 1.7 miles and bear right onto Washington Street
Go 1 mile
Take a right onto Grove Street
Go one quarter of a mile
Turn left on Jeshurun Road
From Brookline:
Take Beacon Street West through Cleveland Circle past Boston College. Turn left onto Hammond Pond Parkway and follow rotary
Follow across onto LaGrange Street, cross Route 1
Go 1 mile, turn right onto Centre Street (Blanchard’s Liquors on right)
Follow past St. Theresa’s Church
At light turn left in front of Keefe Funeral home and go up the hill
At crushed stone plant stay left and continue straight across Washington Street
Cemeteries are one quarter of a mile on the left
FOR MOSES MENDELSOHN CEMETERY: TAKE LEFT ONTO JESHURUN ROAD
of Dedham, formerly of Chestnut Hill, on June 5, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Eluto) Miranda and the late Gloria (Speck) Miranda. Devoted father of Carol Salter and her late husband William of Auburndale, Susan Mitchell (David) of Salisbury, and Deborah Laari of Brookline. Dear grandfather of Dr. Benjamin Salter (Terrill), Dr. Jason Salter (Karen Kemp), Michelle Anderson (Robert), and Stephanie Mitchell. Great-grandfather of Jacob, Benjamin, Matthew Anderson, Maya, Zoe, Noah Salter, and William and Max Salter. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Carol Salter on Monday and will continue Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Elohim. Richard was a Past Master of Garden City Lodge, AF & AM and a founding member of Temple Beth Elohim.
Florence Meadow Bredhoff, 93 -of Dedham, MA, formerly of New York City, June 3, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Saul Bredhoff; devoted mother of Susan Cohen and her husband Jerry of Boston, and Stacey Bredhoff of Brookline. Loving grandmother of Samantha and Frank. Beloved sister of the late James Meadow and the late Cyril Meadow. She is also survived by many friends, including those she made in recent years at Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham. Private interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery in Flushing, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in her name to the Himan Brown Senior Program at the 92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128.
age 65, formerly of La Honda, CA, died peacefully at the Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland, MA, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, after a long illness.
Brook, the daughter of Mitzi and A. Robert Tankle, was born, November 17, 1949, and raised in Syracuse, NY. Brook graduated from Nottingham High School and the California College of Arts and Crafts with a degree in Film. Brook was an accomplished artist, and expressed her talent through photography, filmmaking, jewelry, and knitting. She was active in the northern California tango dance community and loved her dog, Lily.
Brook was predeceased by her parents.
She is survived by her sister Reva Tankle (John McArthur) of Holliston, MA; her brother Mark Tankle (Debbie) of Charlotte, NC; her nephews Sam and Max McArthur, and five 1st cousins.
Funeral services will be at 11AM on Monday, June 8 at Sisskind Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service from 10-11AM at the funeral chapel, 3175 E. Genesee Street. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. The family will be sitting shiva on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-9pm at the home of Reve Tankle and John McArthur, 41 Morse Farm Lane, Holliston. Minyan is at 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brook’s memory may be made to the Parlin Hospice Residence c/o The Parmenter Foundation, 400 Boston Post Road, Suite 1A, Sudbury, MA 01776 or the charity of choice.
Age 85, of Newton Centre, MA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 3, 2015. Beloved husband for 60 years of Roslyn (Waldman) Wennett. Devoted father of Nancy Rubin and her husband Edward, Robert Wennett and his husband Mario Cader-Frech, and Debbie Wennett and her husband Steve Levine. Dear grandfather of Charles, Eric and Samantha Rubin, and Jake Levine. Loving brother in law of Sheila and Aaron Sacks and a loving uncle of their children. Richard was an active attorney with the Wellesley law firm of Frieze,Cramer,Rosen and Huber LLP until his passing. Member of the Mass Bar Association for 60 years, he was an avid golfer for 45 years at Blue Hill Country Club. He will be missed by countless friends, co-workers and clients. Services at Temple Beth Elohim,10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:00 am.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, family and friends are invited to Blue Hill Country Club, Canton, until 4:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Debbie Wennett and Steve Levine on Saturday 7:30-10 pm, and Sunday 6-9 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Aid to Cancer Research, P.O. Box 376, Newton Centre, MA ,02459.
Beckwith- Jan, age 70, of Dedham and formerly of Newton Centre and Cambridge, MA, passed away on June 2, 2015. Only daughter of Leonard and Katherine Beckwith, both deceased. Loving mother of Paul Regney of Boca Raton, FL, and devoted sister of Don Beckwith of Salt Lake City, UT. Jan also leaves her cousins and many dear friends. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. A memorial service is being planned for a future date.
of Brookline, on June 2, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gorman. Devoted mother of David Gorman and his wife Jennifer, and the late Eleanor Gorman. Dear grandmother of Saul and Erika Gorman. Loving sister of Rosita Levin, Aron Brum, and the late Eva Modricamin, Solomon Brum and Teresa Percal. Also survived by her very devoted niece, Miriam Modricamin Lefkowitz, and many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of David and Jennifer Gorman until 9:00 pm and Friday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Family & Children’s Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451. jfcsboston.org.
Bromfield- George, of Framingham, on June 1, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Myra (Clebnik) Bromfield. Devoted father of David and Beth Bromfield. Dear grandfather of Daniel Bromfield. Graveside services at the Beit Olam Cemetery, 60 Old Sudbury Road, Wayland, on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at 12 Noon.
Of Sudbury, formerly of Medford and Waltham, on May 26, 2015. Beloved wife of Harold Cohen. Dear sister of Dr. Arthur Bernstein. Judi was well known in the professional audio industry, where most recently she worked for Terry Hanley Audio Systems. She was founding general manager of Hanley Sound, Inc., made famous for its work on numerous concerts where Judi played major roles, including Woodstock 1969, and Festival Express, which travelled across Canada. Judi was founding editor of Pro Sound News. She was also former executive director of Hadassah. Services will be held in Saddle Brook, New Jersey. Memorial observance will be at her residence on Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 from 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Hadassah-New England, 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.
Of Brookline, formerly of Chicago, died at age 90 on May 28, 2015. Her lifelong mission was to help others by sharing her passion for healthy living. Known for incorporating stories and anecdotes in entertaining motivational presentations on nutrition, she was a Weight Watchers lecturer, Shaklee products promoter, and volunteer leader for the Food Dollars program of Elder Services ABCD. A resident of Hebrew Senior Life’s Centre Communities since 2010, she served on the resident council, founded and facilitated the Yiddish Group, emceed the fashion show, and adored her white poodle Beau. Wife of the late Bernard Strauss, she is survived by her daughter Bonnie Alpert and husband Nathan Rome; her son David and wife Joyce Krensky; and grandchildren Sivan Ehrlich and husband Scott, Adina Alpert, Jonah Strauss, Eliana Southworth and husband Charles, Micah Strauss and fiancee Maria Cunha. Burial will be private. Memorial observance on Sunday from 6:30-9 pm in the community room of Phyllis’ late residence, 100 Centre St., Brookline. Memorial observance will continue on Monday & Tuesday from 2-4 & 6:30-8:30 pm at the home of Bonnie Alpert and Nathan Rome with evening minyan at 7 pm.
Martin Shapiro- of Lantana, FL, formerly of Boynton Beach, FL and Fall River, MA, on May 25, 2015. Loving husband of the late Bea Shapiro. Devoted father of Kenneth Shapiro and his wife Judy and Fredda Shapiro Zaiger and her husband Robert. Cherished grandfather of Logan Shapiro, Leah Schwartz and her husband Daniel and Aimee Sprung and her husband Eric. Great-Grandfather of Alex and Noah Sprung and Dahlia and Elodie Schwartz. Loving brother of George Shapiro and the late Daniel Shapiro. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 1:45 pm (please meet in back of the Administration Building). Memorial observance immediately following the service until 5:00 pm at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, and at the home of Leah and Daniel Schwartz on Thursday from 7-9 pm,and Friday 1-4 pm, and at the home of Fredda and Robert Zaiger, New Seabury, on Sunday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, PO Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515 macular.org.
Barbara (Mann) Feldman, of Needham, on May 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Chester Feldman. Devoted mother of Janet Feldman and her husband Barry Frishberg, Nancy Feldman and her spouse Emily Parker, David Feldman and his wife Dianne, and Robert Feldman and his wife Tera. Dear grandmother of Brooke, Amanda, Allison, Joshua, Tori and Dylan. Dear sister of the late Maurice Mann. Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham, on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Tera Feldman until 8:00 pm Thursday, and Friday 4-7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Chet Feldman Jewish Youth Program Fund, c/o Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Ave., Needham, MA 02492.
Ester Nahum (née Sigura) passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.
Ms. Nahum was born in Izmir, Turkey to her parents, Rahamim and Rosa Sigura. She graduated from the Alliance Française and the American Collegiate Institute in Turkey. She moved to Framingham in 2003 to be closer to her daughters and grandchildren.
Though she came here later in life, she was admired by all that met her, charming them with her smile and wit. She had a great impact on her grandchildren teaching them family recipes, French and Spanish and attending all their educational and sporting events.
Ms. Nahum is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rakela and James Aucoin; daughter Rozita Gertner; and grandchildren Yael, Tamar, Benjamin and David.
The burial was private. Expressions of sympathy may be made to:
of Plymouth, passed away peacefully at age 96, surrounded by the family she adored, on May 22, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Dr. Milton Geller (deceased) and cherished mother of Carole Jabbawy and her husband Samuel Jabbawy, Dr. Sherman Geller and his wife Susan Levin, and Dr. Jonathan Geller and his wife Jan Geller. She was the beloved grandmother of Nathaniel Jabbawy and his wife Selena, Michael Jabbawy and his wife Lindsay, Benjamin Jabbawy and his wife Emily, Tobey Parker Geller and her wife Sarah, Jessie Cawley and her husband Kevin, Abby Wein and her husband Spencer, Hayley Geller, Julia Budnick, Lori Geller, and Joshua Geller. Rose adored her great grandchildren Griffin and Ruby Parker-Geller and Olivia and Max Jabbawy. Rose was a well-known, lifelong Plymouthean, known for her red hair, license plate “The Eye”, secretary for her husband Milton’s optometric practice and correspondence with perfect penmanship. As children, she and selectwoman Alba Thompson used to walk together to Cold Spring School, at that time, a one- room schoolhouse. Accomplished in many areas, she was the only member of her family to attend college, quite unusual for a girl at that time, at the University of New Hampshire. While her brothers Louie and Hy ran Sherman’s Furniture, the store that their father Abraham had built, Rose drove the furniture truck when Hy was away during WWII. Even at age 90, when pulling out of her driveway, she still opened the car door and looked back over her shoulder. She owned and managed apartment buildings, becoming close friends with several of her tenants. She was one of the original project members of the book, A History of Jewish Plymouth that documented the impact of the Jewish community on Plymouth’s history. Her family was among the founders of the Beth Jacob Synagogue, in the time when men wore top hats and came to the dedication in horse drawn carriages. Rose was a member of the Presidents Club of the Jordan Hospital, a supporter of the Plymouth Public Library, Pilgrim Hall and many other charities. The essence of Rose is reflected in the yearly scholarship that bears her name, “Given to an outstanding Plymouth high school student who demonstrates acts of caring and kindness to his fellow man.” Her eternal optimism will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Funeral services at Congregation Beth Jacob, 8 Pleasant St., Plymouth, MA on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 11 am. Burial will take place in Plymouth Rock Cemetery, 1000 Pearl St., Brockton at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Dr. Sherman Geller and Susan Levin, Plymouth, on Tuesday, 7-9 pm, and at the home of Carole and Samuel Jabbawy, Newton, on Wednesday, 7-9 pm and Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Congregation Beth Jacob. Please designate “The Rose Sherman Geller Fund for Jewish Family Life” , Congregation Beth Jacob, PO Box 3284, Plymouth, MA 02361.
DeFrancisco- Arlene J., of Falmouth, MA, formerly of Newton, MA, passed peacefully on May 20, 2015 at the age of 60 after a courageous fight with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, F. Robert DeFrancisco, daughter Juliet J. DeFrancisco, and sisters Glenda Whatley and Beverly Kopp.
She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. She regularly entertained friends and family and had a true gift for throwing the most joyous parties. A lover of all animals, she also volunteered at the Friends of Falmouth Dog Shelter and regularly fostered dogs until they found new homes. She will be remembered for her sharp intellect and ethereal beauty, both inside and out.
Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 12:00 pm in the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, followed by interment at American Friendship Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA. Memorial observance will be held immediately following at the home of Elise and Mark Lublin in Newton until 6:00 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the DeFrancisco residence in Falmouth on both Saturday, May 23rd and Sunday, May 24th from 1-6 pm. The family expresses their thanks to the wonderful staff of the Pat Roche Hospice Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arlene’s memory to the Center, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 or, alternatively, to Friends of Falmouth Dogs, 150 Blacksmith Shop Rd., Falmouth MA 02540.
of Arizona, formerly of Needham, on May 19, 2015. Beloved husband of Lauri A. (Cady) Brown. Devoted father of Adam Raphael Brown. Loving brother of Adrienne Brown and Jack Brown. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon (please meet at the rear of the Administration Building), on Monday, May 25, 2015 at 12:45 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Adrienne Brown through Monday evening only. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., Boston, MA 02110.
Miriam Rose Linsey-of Columbus, Ohio, on May 18, 2015, age 78 . Preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ethel Rose. She is survived by her husband, Martin Linsey; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Linsey and Margaret Furlong, Steve Linsey and Pat Ma; brother, Herman Rose; grandchildren, Moya, Evan and Ryan Linsey. The family expresses their thanks to the staff of Mt. Carmel Hospice, Wexner Heritage House and Freda Margolies for loving and wonderful care. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1225 Dublin Rd., #125, Columbus, OH 43215 or Columbus Jewish Foundation for the purpose of early childhood education, 1175 College Ave., Columbus, OH 43209.
Professor Emeritus (Biological Chemistry and Medicine) at Harvard Medical School died on May 16, 2015, at age 86 after a courageous battle with stomach cancer. This condition was diagnosed shortly after the Joslin Diabetes Center presented him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his research on the relationship of high blood glucose to the kidney damage in diabetes and for his successful management of his own Type 1 diabetes for over 60 years without any complications of that disease, a unique accomplishment.
Robert was born in Berlin, Germany, the son of Harry and Kate (Löwenstein) Spiro. After his father was briefly interned in Dachau concentration camp and then released due to his service in World War I, Robert’s parents made arrangements to leave for London with his older brother, Walter, while Robert was sent to school in Gstaad, Switzerland, for two years. In 1940 while World War II was in progress, Robert traveled by train and airplane to London after which the reunited family sailed to New York as part of a slow moving convoy always on the watch for German submarines. Unfortunately, other members of his small family did not survive and his beloved maternal grandmother was murdered in Auschwitz in 1943. Robert attended Forest Hills High School, Columbia College and SUNY Upstate Medical University, graduating from all with high honors. After a year’s Medical Residency in Syracuse, he moved in 1956 to the Harvard Medical School in Boston for postdoctoral studies and was associated with this institution for over forty years until his retirement in 2000. After additional training at the Massachusetts General Hospital, his research was conducted primarily at the Joslin Diabetes Center and he focused not only on the kidney complications of diabetes but also on the field of Glycobiology in which he was a pioneer, studying the structure and biosynthesis of glycoproteins. His laboratory trained more than 60 postdoctoral fellows and students, many of whom hold prominent positions in medicine world-wide. He was the recipient of numerous national and international awards in the fields of both Diabetes and Glycobiology. His belief in teaching young people with type 1 diabetes the importance of good control of blood sugar motivated him to found the Robert G. Spiro, M.D., Campership Fund in 2004, upon his receiving the 50-year medal from the Joslin Diabetes Center.
Robert is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Mary Jane (Paisley), his sons David (Jillian) and Mark (Elizabeth), grandchildren, Alex, Lilia, Joshua, Aleah and Porter, his brother-in-law William Paisley (Matilda), nieces Karen Spiro, Amy Spiro and Pamela Spiro Gowers (Liam), a nephew, Paul D. Spiro, M.D.(Kathy), and a cousin, Herman (Bob) Loewenstein (Lee).
The funeral will be held at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, 02465, on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at the Newton Cemetery. 791 Walnut St, Newton Centre, MA 02459.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Robert G. Spiro, M.D., Campership Fund at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston, MA 02115. Arrangements under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors – brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com
Lupercio Rivera-of Clinton, MA, formerly of Newport, RI, on May 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Deborah (Taylor). Devoted father of Aaron Rivera. Graveside service at Beth Olam Cemetery, 201 Wyatt Rd., Middletown, Rhode Island, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. at 1:30 pm.
Wolff- Harvey, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon, MA, on May 14, 2015. Devoted husband of the late Libby Wolff. Loving father of Lori Myers and her husband Harry, Randi Strachman and her husband Paul, and the late Michael Wolff. Cherished grandfather of Erika, David, and Sydney Strachman and Danielle and Samantha Myers. Loving brother of the late Mark Wolff. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:45 am (please meet at the rear of the Administration Building). Memorial observance will be at the home of Harry and Lori Myers immediately following the service until 8:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association.
of Newton, on May 15, 2015. Loving companion for over 40 years of Diana Baseman. Devoted father of Harvey Abel & his wife Robin, Robert Abel & his wife Diane, Stephen Abel & his partner Franco Bertacci, Cheryl Abel, and Richard Abel. Dear grandfather of Brian, Scott, Wyatt, Kelsey, Jensen, & Riley and great-grandfather of Alexandria, Bradley, & Carter. Also survived by his step-children, Karen Baseman & her partner Deanna Arden, Elise Chadwick & her husband Michael, and Susan Cogdell & her husband John, step-grandchildren, Max, Benjamin, Samantha, Joshua, Jin, & Zulfiya, and step-great-granddaughter, Sally. Brother of Roz Shavel. Services at Maple Hill Cemetery, Sabino Fard Rd., Peabody, Monday, May 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be held at his residence on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
Bornstein, Henry “Sonny” died peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Beloved husband of Rebecca “Reva” Bornstein for 66 years. Cherished father of Paula and Michael Ginsburg, Gary Bornstein and Sheri Sakin, and Richard and Susan Bornstein. Grandfather of Aliza and Harris Rappel, Matt and Laura Bornstein, and Mia, Shaila and Felicia Bornstein. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 12:45 pm (please meet at the rear of the Administration Building). Memorial observance at 130 Copperwood Drive, Stoughton, on Sunday from 2-4 pm and Monday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston.
Feinstein, Judith N. (Mintz) of Sherborn, on May 13, 2015. Beloved wife of Thomas Feinstein. Devoted mother of Todd Feinstein (Sherrie), and Hildy Eiten (Geoffrey). Dear grandmother of Suzanne, Jill, Olivia, Carly, Talia, and Jenna. Service will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
died at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston on May 9, 2015, at the age of 67. Dr. Dedrick grew up in Westbury, NY, attending Carle Place public schools. Her father, Aaron J. Gissen, and mother, Janet Greenberg Gissen were both physicians and Carolyn knew at a young age that she also wanted to be a physician. Carolyn graduated from MIT in 1969, and attended Yale Medical School and Harvard Medical School. She did her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital with a fellowship in interventional radiology before joining the staff of Lahey Clinic Medical Center, where she worked for 27 years, retiring in 2013. She was instrumental in the development of interventional breast procedures and she was very invested in breast cancer detection. She married John Cuttino in 1992 and together they shared their love of traveling and their home in Newport, RI. They were members of Temple Isaiah in Lexington, MA. Carolyn volunteered at the Lexington Food Pantry. She stayed in touch with her many friends, and her MIT suite-mates stayed close and vacationed together annually. Carolyn is survived by her husband, John Cuttino, her children, Benjamin Eli Dedrick, Rebeccca Erin Dedrick, Alexandra Nicole Dedrick, her stepchildren, John C. Cuttino, David Cuttino, and Elizabeth Joy Sigona, her mother Dr. Janet Gissen, her sister, Liz Karp and her brother David Gissen and 5 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. Services will be in the chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 10:00 am. Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Rebecca Dedrick, in Boylston until 8 pm. The family requests donations in her memory be made to American Cancer Society or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
of Needham, on May 9, 2015. Beloved partner of Arthur Walitt. Devoted mother of Jodi Nemser-Abrahams. Loving sister of Louis Nemser and Sara Deborah Tolchin. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 10 am with burial to follow at Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be held at her residence on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trustees of Reservations, 572 Essex St., Beverly, MA 01915 or Shir Hadash Havurah Tzedakah Fund, 1310 Centre St., Newton Centre, MA 02459
Age 99, of Newton, on May 8, 2015. Loving wife of the late Nathan Lerner. Beloved mother of John Lerner and his wife Linda of Newton, Leslie Lerner of Brookline and Scott Lerner of Delray Beach, FL. Dear sister of Benjamin Talmanson and his wife Marion and the late Bea Ganak and Ina Martel. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey Lerner and his wife Jill, Adam Lerner and his wife Stacey, Caroline Stangle and her husband Alex, April Van Dam and her husband Michael and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She leaves her special caregiver, Jemima Agyeman. Services at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., South Brookline, on Monday, May 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker St.,West Roxbury, a memorial observance will be at her residence till 8:00 pm and will continue on Tuesday 1-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Barbara Widett -of Newton, on May 6, 2015. Beloved wife of Gerald Rosen. Dear daughter of the late Harold and Edith Widett. Devoted mother of Amy Altman, Steven Altman and his wife Susan, David Altman and his wife Caroline. Dear sister of Joan Golub. Cherished grandmother of Max Clary and Hannah Clary, Amanda, Jack and Ryan Altman and Jessica, Lily and Abigail Altman. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at her residence until 5 p.m.; Saturday and Monday 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network firstgiving.com/fundraiser/Barbara-Widett/Altman
Dr. Ellen Lehn – of Lexington, MA, on May 6, 2015. Beloved mother of Samuel Alexander Lehn. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, on Friday May 8, 2015 at 12:30 pm .Interment to follow at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.