Archive: January, 2015

Lee M. Gardner-of Newton,  age 41, passed away at Beth Israel-Deaconess Medical Center on Friday, January 30, 2015, after a courageous battle with heart disease. Devoted father of Fallon Dana Gardner. Beloved son of Jay Gardner and the late Ardelle (Levine) Gardner. Dear brother of  Scott Gardner. Survived by his former wife Pamela Boilen Gardner. Devoted grandson of  Paula Levine and the late P. Raymond Levine and the late Arnold and Ann-Gordon Gardner. Also survived by loving aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre (on the campus of Hebrew College and Andover-Newton Theological School), on Tuesday, February 3, 2015  at  12:00 noon. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 6:00 pm and Wednesday 2-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

To  view the service on Tuesday,  Please go to        Ustream.tv/andovernewton

The service will appear at 11:55  from Wilson Chapel

PRANSKY, Irving- formerly of Stoughton and Brookline, on January 29, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Pauline (Berger). Devoted father of Alan Pransky (Deborah) and Deborah Levine (Mark). Dear grandfather of Joshua and Ethan Pransky, Eric and Scott Levine, and great-grandfather of Micah Pransky. Loving brother of the late Joseph, Julius, Sarah, Bess, Ada and Gertrude. Services at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St., Stoughton, on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 9:30 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance at the home of Deborah and Mark Levine on Sunday until 6:00 pm and Monday 4-8 pm. Memorial observance will also be at the home of Alan and Deborah Pransky on Monday, and will continue there on Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or Friends of the I.D.F., 1430 Broadway, New York, New York 10018.

of Needham, formerly of NYC and Atlanta, GA, on January 29, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Morton Bard. Devoted mother of Erica Bard Riley and Pamela Bard Richlin and her husband Dean. Cherished grandmother of Caleb Bard Riley, Jonathan Bard Riley, Eli Bard Richlin and his wife Sabrina Blum, Sara Bard Richlin, and Johanna Bard Richlin and her husband Gabriel Paquette. Dear great-grandmother of Dalia Grace Richlin and Calla Juliet Richlin. Loving sister of Sondra Frank and her husband Arnold. Sister-in-law of Leonard Bard and his wife Elaine, Ruth Bard Petkofsky and her late husband Lester, and Sharon Bard Rulf and her late husband Benjamin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (validated parking in the parking garage on Nessel Way), on Sunday, February 1, 2015, at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the temple immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 Fifth Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451 or to a charity of choice.

Melvin Bravman of Waterstone at Wellesley Independent Living, formerly of Great Neck, NY died surrounded by his loving family,on January 28, 2015. Mel grew up in Dorchester, MA and graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School. He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Tufts University in the Naval V-12 program in 1946 and served proudly as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, the love of his life, Estelle (Dubrow) Bravman. Devoted father of Laurel Bravman Kaplan and her husband Robert, and Richard Bravman and his wife Debra. Mel was a devoted and attentive grandfather to his grandchildren: Julie Kaplan, Lindsey Kaplan, Nikki Kaplan, Jason Bravman, Rachel Bravman Blumenthal and her husband Neil, and his great-grandson Griffin Blumenthal. He shared a special bond with each of them. Dear brother of Sylvia Abrams, and Sumner Bravman and his wife Judy. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Mel was president of Dubrow and Bravman, manufacturer of children’s wear. He was an avid tennis player, enjoying both the camaraderie and the game. He was a man of the highest integrity, judgment, and a virtuous role model for his family. He was immensely proud of his family and fiercely loyal to them. Services at Sharon Memorial Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Following interment memorial observance will be at the home of Laurel and Robert Kaplan until 6:00 pm, and Monday 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA,02110.

Bilsky, Lois R. (Dunn), of Framingham, on January 26, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Morton E. Bilsky. Devoted mother of Edward Bilsky and his wife Susan. Dear grandmother of Michela Peruzzi. Services in the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA, on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 12 Noon. Following services,  memorial observance will be at the home of Edward and Susan Bilsky, Friday only through 7:30 pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Manor, 863 Central St., Framingham, MA 01701.

By Bryan MarquardGlobe Staff  January 26, 2015

In the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., stands a 3-foot-tall bronze bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. that is surely the most viewed creation of John Wilson, an artist who grew up in Roxbury and painted, sculpted, and made prints out of his home studio in Brookline for decades.  Like much of his most important work, the bust brings viewers to the intersection of art and politics, of pure creativity and the desire to examine social injustice. Mr. Wilson, who was 92 when he died Thursday evening in his Brookline home, pursued that path since he was a boy on Roxbury’s streets, learning to sketch and honing a burgeoning talent that eventually would place his paintings and sculptures in the Museum of Fine Arts and far beyond. A 3-foot-tall bronze bust of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., now in Washington, D.C., is surely the most viewed creation of John Wilson.

Mr. Wilson’s own journey to prominence was fueled in part by his reaction to art he saw as a teenager during visits to the MFA.”None of these people looked like me and just by omission the implication was that black people were not capable of being beautiful and true and precious,” he told the Globe in 1995 when “Dialogue: John Wilson/Joseph Norman,” opened at the MFA and his own sculptures and sketches shared museum space with the work that drew his criticism years before.

Of that show, Globe art critic Christine Temin wrote that Mr. Wilson “emerges as a powerful artist, too little known for someone who has produced stellar work for half a century.”Writing about “Eternal Presence,” a career survey of Mr. Wilson’s work that opened in 2012 in Danforth Art, Globe art critic Sebastian Smee called him “one of Boston’s most esteemed and accomplished artists” and wrote that from Mr. Wilson’s early sketches to his more recent large-scale charcoal drawings, “the impulse has remained the same: It is an impulse toward clarity, toward truth.”I think he will gain in importance as time goes on,” said Katherine French, director emerita of Danforth Art, where several of Mr. Wilson’s works remain on display through May 17.”He will be recognized as a major artist of the 20th century. I really have no doubt about that,” added French, who has finished curating “John Wilson: Boston’s Native Son,” a show that opens in the St. Botolph Club Feb. 18.

The second of five siblings, Mr. Wilson was born in 1922 in Roxbury, where his parents settled after emigrating from British Guiana and found little work once the Great Depression hit. Mr. Wilson always was aware of racial inequities. His father regularly read African-American newspapers such as The Amsterdam News, which seemed to have images of lynchings in “practically every other issue,” Mr. Wilson said in a 2012 interview with French, who wrote an essay about the artist that Danforth Art will soon publish.

Drawn to art classes at Roxbury Memorial High School, Mr. Wilson was art editor of the school newspaper and took classes at the Boys Club from teachers who were students at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. They showed his work to faculty at the Museum school, which awarded a full scholarship to Mr. Wilson. There, he counted among his teachers Karl Zerbe, a Boston Expressionist born in Germany. Years later, critics would see early evidence of Mr. Wilson’s talent in “Boy with Bow Tie,” drawn in his mid-teens. In 1945, Mr. Wilson graduated from the Museum school with highest honors, and one of his works was included in “The Negro Artist Comes of Age,” an Albany Institute of History and Art exhibition. He taught at Boris Mirski modern art school in Boston and graduated in 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in education from Tufts University. Among his key works during those years was a print depicting Bigger Thomas, the protagonist of Richard Wright’s 1940 novel “Native Son.” Mr. Wilson also developed an admiration for Mexican muralists, particularly Jose Clemente Orozco.

Awarded a traveling fellowship from the MFA, Mr. Wilson moved to Paris and studied with the modern artist Fernand Leger. After returning home, Mr. Wilson visited the Lower East Side in New York City, where he met Julie Kowitch, a teacher who had graduated from Brooklyn College. They married in 1950 and went to Mexico on a John Hay Whitney Fellowship. As an interracial couple, they traveled by necessity in separate cars while passing through the segregated South.

Though Orozco died a few months before he arrived in Mexico, Mr. Wilson was drawn to mural making — art that could be viewed by those who, like him, had grown up in the streets with neither the money for museums nor social access to private collections. A lasting work from this period was “The Trial,” a lithograph depicting three judges, their faces hidden behind white theatrical masks, looming vulture-like over a young black boy who stands awaiting judgment.

Back in the United States, Mr. Wilson produced lithographs for unions in Chicago and taught in New York City before returning to Massachusetts in 1964 to teach at Boston University. Over the years, his work was included in exhibits at museums and galleries including the Museum of Fine Arts and Martha Richardson Fine Art on Newbury Street. Mr. Wilson also worked to create the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Roxbury.

“Essentially, he felt that his main objective as an artist was to deliver a message to people about black dignity, about racial justice, about poor people trying to get a better deal in life,” his wife said. But also, sketching constantly on index cards and any available scrap of paper, Mr.    Wilson composed portraits of family members, friends, and life unfolding around him. During one car trip to New York City with his daughter and infant grandson, “he did a series of sketches of him over the backseat of the car,” said his daughter Erica of Brookline. “I have them framed in my hallway.”

A service will be announced for Mr. Wilson, who in addition to his wife and daughter leaves a son, Roy, of Watertown; two brothers, Frederick and James, both of Los Angeles; and four grandchildren. Another daughter, Rebecca Wilson-Sealy, died last year.

A perfectionist in everything he did, Mr. Wilson “was incredibly physical when he worked,” his son recalled. “He moved with tremendous energy. Each stroke seemed decisive.”

In 1986, Mr. Wilson wrapped the King sculpture in blankets and an old sleeping bag, tucked it into the back of his Mazda, and headed to the Capitol Rotunda. Before that trip, he had not stepped inside the Capitol building.“Somehow it seemed like the epitome of the seat of power, and it alienated me,” he told the Globe in 1986. “I never felt part of it. But when I delivered the sculpture, that changed. I felt, ‘A piece of me is in that building.’ ”

of Wellesley, on January 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Dr. Terri Halperin. Dear son of Susan B. and Robert M. Davidson. Devoted father of Kate, Liv and Graham. Dear brother of Hillary Davidson and her husband Jordan Goldstein. Devoted son-in-law of Gunilla and Sheldon Halperin. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 10:00 am. Interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance will be announced at  the service. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Dr. Michael J. Davidson Family Fund, c/o RTN Federal Credit Union, 600 Main St., Waltham MA, 02452 or stop by an RTN branch to make your contribution.

Solon, Suzanne (Wenk) Of Newton (formerly of Oceanside, NY, Brooklyn, NY and Boston, MA) at age 93. Wife of the late Arnold Solon, mother of the late Lee Solon Callaghan, and mother-in-law of the late Robert Callaghan. She leaves her brother Jay, her daughter Carol, her son Joel and daughter-in-law Ana Zarina, her nieces Sarah and Emily, her granddaughters Julie Beth and Elana, her grandsons Daniel, Julian, and Maximiliano, her grandson-in-law Ryan, her grand-nephew Conor, her 10 great-grandchildren: Jacob, Jessica, Kathryn, Joseph, Aidhan, Mason, Abigail, Margaret, Rebekah, and Brooklyn, and her lifetime friend, Helen Segall. Remembrances in Suzanne’s memory may be made to Senior Citizen Fund of Newton  (www.newtonma.gov/gov/seniors/faq.asp), Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International, National Wildlife Federation, or a charity of your choice.

Charlotte  Kaswell  Margolis-of Chestnut Hill, on January 23, 2015. Beloved  wife of the late Harry Margolis and Harold Kaswell. Devoted  mother of Martin Margolis and his wife Bonnie, Geri Brown, and Stanley Margolis. Dear grandmother of  Lisa Brzakala and her husband Tom, Adam Margolis and his wife Natalia, Matthew and Justin Margolis, and Andrew Brown and his wife Ashley. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. Dear sister of Irene Hill and the late Herbert and Irving Cohen. Services in The Beth El Chapel, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Thursday, January 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at The Kopaigorod Cemetery. A memorial service will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Hospital, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215, attn: Mackenzie Clark – www.bostonchildrens.org/giving

Melvin J. Gordon, who helped turn the enduring popularity of the humble Tootsie Roll into a candy empire, has died. He was 95.

The longtime Tootsie Roll Industries Inc. chairman and CEO died Tuesday in Boston after a brief illness, said Brooke Vane, a spokeswoman for the company’s public relations firm. Gordon ran the Chicago-based confectioner for 53 years, overseeing the manufacture of 64 million Tootsie Rolls a day and other sweets including Junior Mints, Charleston Chews and Tootsie Pops.

The penny candy patriarch worked a full schedule until last month, the company said. He was the oldest CEO of a company trading on a major U.S. stock exchange, according to S&P Capital IQ.

Gordon celebrated the Tootsie Roll’s 100th anniversary in 1996 by touring the Chicago factory with an Associated Press reporter. He scooped up one of the warm, gooey candies from the assembly line and tasted it, saying: “There’s nothing like a hot Tootsie Roll.”

He boasted that Tootsie Rolls were almost indestructible.

“Nothing can happen to a Tootsie Roll. We have some that were made in 1938 that we still eat,” Gordon told the AP in 1996. “If you can’t bite it when it’s that old, you certainly can lick it.”

Tootsie Rolls were invented in 1896 by New York City candy maker Leo Hirshfield, who named it for his 5-year-old daughter, Clara, his little Tootsie.

Tootsie Pops, which are lollipops with Tootsie Roll centers, have been around for more than 80 years. A 1970 TV commercial posed the question: “How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?” The company says on its website that it’s received 20,000 letters from children claiming to have solved the mystery, and the gimmick has migrated to social media, where a bespectacled character named Mr. Owl tweets the question.

Tootsie Roll has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1922. Gordon, a Boston native, married into the business in 1950 when he wed Ellen Rubin, whose father, William Rubin, was president of Sweets Co. Of America. Gordon changed the company’s name to Tootsie Roll in 1966.

Gordon’s wife of 65 years, Ellen Gordon, has been named chairman and CEO by its board, the company said Wednesday. She had been serving as company president and chief operating officer.

“Melvin’s life represented the very highest values in business, wisdom, generosity, and integrity. Tootsie Roll has seen great growth and success during his time as Chairman,” Ellen Gordon said in a statement.

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Irwin Lewis Glazier passed away at age 73 in San Antonio, Texas, on January 20, 2015 after a long and heroic battle with cancer.  Irwin, son of the late Mary and Charles Glazier, was born in Boston, MA and lived in Newton for 60 years, spending many summers as a child and an adult in Hull, MA. Irwin spent almost 40 years practicing law after graduating from Marietta College in Ohio and receiving a doctor of jurisprudence from Boston University.   In his spare time, Irwin enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking, beading, antiquing and making stained glass.   He was a true renaissance man. After recently relocating to San Antonio, TX, Irwin began taking Spanish lessons and volunteering and could be found rooting for his grandsons on the soccer pitch or the hometown Spurs. Irwin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Renee Brezniak Glazier, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Newton, MA.  Irwin is survived by his children Robyn Glazier and Charlie Hecht of Needham, MA, Jocelyn Glazier and Steve Goldberg of Durham, NC, Elizabeth Glazier and Michael Piesman of San Antonio, TX, Jonathan and Alysha Glazier of Westford, MA, and his sister, Cecile Mendelsohn of Newton, MA.  Irwin will be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren: Sam, Jason, Ben, Tyler, Hannah, Weston and Matthew. Services on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2:30 pm at Temple Emanuel, 365 Ward Street, Newton Centre, MA.  Burial will be at Staro Konstantinov Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury.  Immediately following the burial the family will sit Shiva at Temple Emanuel until 7:00 pm. Memorial week will continue in Needham, MA at the home of Robyn Glazier and Charlie Hecht on Fri. 1-4 pm, Sat. 6:30-9:00 pm, Sun. 1-3 & 7-9 pm, Monday through Wednesday 7-9 pm. as well as in San Antonio, TX at Elm Creek on Tuesday and Wednesday 1/27 & 1/28.  Donations in Irwin’s honor may be made to Temple Emanuel, 365 Ward St.,Newton Centre, MA 02459, Congregation  Agudas  Achim,16559 Huebner Rd., San Antonio, TX 78248 or a charity of your choice.

Goldstein-Caryl (Seskin), of Canton, formerly of Waltham, on January 18, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Carl B. Goldstein. Devoted mother of Stanley Goldstein (Janice), Marjorie Fradin (Gary) and Dan Goldstein (Debbie). Dear grandmother of Aaron Goldstein (Jessica), Louis Goldstein, Joshua Goldstein, Benjamin Fradin, Isaac Fradin and Elysa Goldstein. Dear friend of Nicole Gedeon. Loving sister of the late Joel Seskin. Services at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard Street, Waltham, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 1:00 pm. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Stanley and Janice Goldstein, on Tuesday until 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-5, 7-9 pm, Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Carl Goldstein Prayer Book Fund, C/O Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St, Waltham, MA  02454, or to Orchard Cove Library Fund, One Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA  02021.

age 69, of Middleboro, formerly of Randolph, on January 17, 2015. Born May 24, 1945 in Boston, the son of the late Morris and Mollie (Wax) Liss and the husband of the late Virginia Rose (Hill) Liss. He was a graduate of Northeastern University where he obtained a Master’s in Business Administration. He was a financial advisor for United Fruit Company, MONY, and later in private practice. Robbie was an avid Boston sports fan, and was a collector of sports cards, stamps and coins, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his two grandchildren, Kaleb and Kaylin.  Mr. Liss is survived by his beloved children, Justin Liss and his significant other  Nicole White of Middleboro, and Janelle Liss of Abington; his sister and brother-in-law, Renee Ann (Liss) and Edward Brown of Newton, his niece, Julie Melissa Brown Gagnon and her husband Chad of Newton; his grand-niece Audrey Gagnon; and many other nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews. Services at Temple Beth David of the South Shore, 1060 Randolph St, Canton, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Renee Ann and Edward Brown, Wednesday 6-8:30 pm, Thursday 6-8:30 pm, Friday 1:30-3:30 pm, and Saturday 6-8:30 pm. A minyan service will be held each evening at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the National Autism Association, 1 Park Ave., Suite 1, Portsmouth, R.I. 02871.

born October 6, 1937 to Barney and Lillian Robbin in Washington, DC, died peacefully January 17, 2015 in Jamaica Plain, MA.  Carolyn is survived by her brother, Tony Robbin of New York, NY; her husband of 44 years, John Grace of Belmont, MA; children James Carr of Brookline, MA, Julie Carr of Denver, CO, Anna Grace of Washington, DC, and Claire Grace of Middletown, CT; grandchildren Benjamin, Alice and Lucy Roberts of Denver, CO, and Nina and Jonah Carr of Brookline, MA; her former husband, Steven Carr of Cambridge, MA; and many other relatives and friends.  Carolyn graduated from Kubasaki High School, Okinawa, Japan (1955), Stanford College (1958), and Northeastern Law School (1976).  In the 1960s, Carolyn helped produce science programs at WGBH TV and edited acclaimed ethnographic films by John Marshall.  She also worked against the war in Vietnam and was active in efforts to elect black candidates to public office.  Beginning in 1976, Carolyn practiced law at Foley, Hoag & Eliot, at the US Attorney’s office, and as a founding partner of Shapiro & Grace, (now Shapiro, Haber & Urmy).  In 1992, John and Carolyn founded the Atlantic Blanket Company of Swans Island, ME, creating their award-winning Swans Island Blankets.  Carolyn was buried January 22, 2015 at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Brookline, MA.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.  To receive notice of the memorial service or leave condolences, please send email to carolyn.grace.memorial@gmail.com. Donations in Carolyn’s memory may be made to the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts (www.aclum.org) or to the Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org).

Fern E. (Lakin)Williams – Of Medway, on January 15, 2015. Beloved wife of Edmund A. Williams, Jr. Devoted mother of Marissa Mahan (Steven) and Rachel Morgan (David). Adored Mimi to Lily Mahan and Halley Mahan. Loving sister of Jon Lakin. A memorial service will be held at Primavera Restaurant, 20 Pleasant St. Millis, MA, on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701, or Stanley R. Tippett Home, 920 South St., Needham, MA 02492.

Lawrence M. Green -age 85, of Newton Centre, on January 16, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Esther (Gorenstein) Green. Devoted Son of the late Bertha (Cohen) and Benjamin F. Green. Loving father of Kenneth B. Green and his wife Chris, and Howard M. Green and his wife Beth. Loving grandfather of Andrea Pogorek and her husband Brian, Erica Newman and her husband Brandon, and Emily and Laura Green. Dear great grandfather of Henry Newman. Services at Sharon Memorial Chapel, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Frances Levine-of Natick, on January 12, 2015. Beloved wife of Philip Levine. Services were held at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd.,Newton Centre, on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Interment was at  New Tifereth Israel Cemetery,Everett.

Goldstein-Julia (Solomon), of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Brockton, on January 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Israel “Leo” Goldstein. Devoted mother of Leonard Goldstein (Faye), Barbara Prelak (Aaron), Gail Zimmerman (late Carl). Dear grandmother of Paul and Russ Goldstein, Robyn and Lynda Prelak, Rhonda and Brian Zimmerman. Great-grandmother of Nicole, Laura, Matt, Benjamin, Ilyssa and Francesca. Graveside service at Hadrath Israel Cemetery, 740 Broadway (Route 99), Melrose, on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Miriam S. Nathanson, 88, of Palm Desert, CA, formerly of Newton and Brookline died on Jan. 2, 2015. Beloved mother of Malerie and her husband, Arthur Brecher, and Rick Nathanson and his wife Sue. Cherished grandmother of Adam Brecher and his wife Trista Etzig, Lauren and David Fishman, and Abby Nathanson. Devoted great grandmother of Molly, Sam and Ethan Fishman and Abbott Brecher. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, Jan.11, 2015 at 1:45 PM. Following service memorial observance will be at the home of Malerie and Arthur until 8 PM. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

Sandler-Louis B. , of Randolph, on January 8, 2015. Beloved husband of Sandra (Davis) Sandler. Devoted father of Ronald Sandler and David Sandler (Audrey). Dear grandfather of Jonathan and Steven Sandler. Services in the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be announced at the service. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA  02284.

Muriel Joy Rolan- formerly of  Westport, CT, on January 6, 2015. Services at The Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd. , Newton Centre, on Friday, January 9, 2014 at 12:00 noon.Burial in Beit Olam East  Cemetery, Wayland.

Margil, Merna (Rosenthal) of Natick. Entered into rest on January 5,  2015. Beloved wife of the late Robert S. Margil, devoted mother of Julie Margil Salkind and her husband Richard Salkind, David Margil and his wife Jodi Freedman, and Mari Margil and her fiance Thomas Linzey. Devoted grandmother of Matthew and Rachel Margil. Beloved sister of Joel B. Rosenthal and his wife Bonnie; beloved sister-in-law of Phyllis Dank and the late Michael Dank.  Services are private.  Memorial observance at the home of Joel B. Rosenthal,  40 Liberty Street, Natick on Wednesday, January 7^th and Thursday January  8^th , from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or a charity of your choice.

of Brookline, formerly of Newton, age 90, on January 4, 2015.   Devoted husband of Naomi (Merker), for 64 years, loving father of Andrew Gordon and his wife Yoshie (Oyagi), Betsy Gordon and her husband Colin Alexander, and William Gordon and his partner Rachelle Abrahami, doting grandfather of Jennifer Gordon Stein and her husband Luke Stein and their daughter Mia, Megumi Gordon and her husband Michael Laverty, Melissa Gordon and Conna Kelleher.  Born and raised in Brookline, served in the US Army during World War II, wounded in Normandy in July 1944, decorated with Purple Heart.  Graduated Harvard College in 1948, worked in the shoe industry and real estate. Service will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015 at 1 pm.  Burial at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, West Roxbury. Friends and relatives invited to visit at his late residence, Brook House, 99 Pond Avenue, Brookline, Tuesday 3-6 & 7-9 pm, Wednesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm, and Thursday 7-9 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to NARAL Pro-Choice, Massachusetts, 15 Court Sq., Suite 900, Boston, MA 02108 or the Anti-Defamation League, 40 Court St., #12, Boston, MA 02108.

Helen Weisbaum – Of Brockton, formerly of Randolph on Januray 4, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Devoted mother of Lawrence Weisbaum of Brockton and the late Philip Weisbaum and Ethel Beberman. Dear grandmother of David and Robin Beberman, Joshua Weisbaum, David Murch and the late Arthur Murch. Great grandmother of Joseph and Sarah Beberman. Loving sister of David Freedman and the late Carl Freedman, Rivka Davidovicz and Sally Rotman. Graveside services at the Pultusker Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury on Tuesday Jan. 6th at 11 AM. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

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of Natick, formerly of Portland, ME, Quincy, Palm Beach, FL, and Boynton Beach, FL, on January 4, 2015. Late founder of Tags Furniture Stores. Adored husband of 65 years to Helen (Bernstein) Cook. Devoted father of Marcia E. Cantor and her husband Barry of Ottawa, Canada, Laurie A. Slosberg of Chestnut Hill, and Susan C. Ross and her husband Jonathan of Natick. Cherished grandfather of Rebecca, Jeremy, David, Alex, Noah, Stefanie, and Benjamin. Loving brother of Molly Cinnamon of Portland, ME and the late George A. Cook, Sylvia Weber, and Melvin Schwartz. Services in the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 12:00 Noon. Memorial observance will be held in the Nouvelle Club Room, 10 Nouvelle Way, Natick – South Tower, 6^th Floor, on Tuesday from 3-5 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., #2, Norwood, MA 02062.

Siegfried  Ansbacher -of Wayland, formerly of Glen Rock, NJ, on January 2, 2015.Beloved husband of the late Betty (Bauman) Ansbacher. Devoted father of Shirl Blank. Cherished grandfather of Jody Blank, Jeremy Blank, and Andrew Blank and his wife Annie. Loving great grandfather of Marissa and Devin. Graveside service at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 11:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at  his residence until 4:00 pm, and will continue Monday and Tuesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hadassah New England,  200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.

loving wife of nearly 65 years of the late Benjamin Rudin, passed away peacefully at age 100 on January 2, 2015 in Beverly, MA. Rose is survived by her two sons, Stanley of Osprey, FL and Mark and his wife Anita of Danvers, MA, six grandchildren: Michael (Anne), Richard (Jeanne), Howard (Suzanne), Stacey (Andy Cessarini), Joshua (Gina), and Seth, seven great-grandchildren: Jamie, Sarah, Sam, Rachael, Toni Rose (Cessarini), Max, and Jaden, and her dear friend Lynda McCain. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 12:00 noon in the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel. Burial will be followed by shiva at the Olde Salem Village Condominium Club House, 43 Village Post Rd., Danvers, MA. Shiva will continue at the home of Mark and Anita Rudin Monday through Thursday, 1-4 & 6-9 pm and Friday 1-4 pm. Donations in Rose’s memory may be made to Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960 or Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B, Danvers, MA 01923.

of Newton, on December 26, 2014, Poet and Professor. Beloved husband of Anna Baranczak. Devoted father of Michael Baranczak and Anna Janina Baranczak. Dear brother of Malgorzata Musierowicz. Services in the Story Chapel at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 11:30 am. Donations in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.

Polish Poet, Translator Stanislaw Baranczak Dies
WARSAW, Poland — Dec 27, 2014, 10:19 AM ET
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press
Associated Press
Poland’s outstanding poet, translator and dissident and a former Harvard lecturer Stanislaw Baranczak has died at his U.S. home, Poland’s leading daily Gazeta Wyborcza said. He was 68.

Since the 1990s, Baranczak suffered from Parkinson’s disease, which made him quit his Harvard job in 1997 after 16 years there. He died in Newtonville near Boston early Friday, the newspaper said.

Poland’s Culture Minister Malgorzata Omilanowska said that Baranczak’s death is a “great loss to Poland’s culture.”

“He paid a great price for his views, for his unwavering attitude,” Omilanowska said. “He dedicated his whole life to literature, to poetry. His work will always be an important part of Poland’s culture.”

His poems written in Poland in the 1960s and ’70s ridiculed the absurdity of the communist system and its artificial language. He co-founded the Workers’ Defense Committee (KOR) in 1977, following a brutal communist crackdown on protesting workers. For his activity he was fired from his job at the Adam Mickiewicz University in his native Poznan and his writings were barred from print in Poland.

In 1981 he got a three-year contract as lecturer at Harvard but stayed on, as Poland’s communists imposed martial law against the Solidarity freedom movement that year.

He translated many authors from Polish to English and from English to Polish, including works by Shakespeare, John Donne, Emily Dickinson and Bob Dylan. He also translated from Russian and from Lithuanian. He had the rare talent of preserving the spirit and the beauty of the language of the original.

In 1996 Baranczak shared the U.S. PEN Translation Prize with American Clare Cavanagh for putting into English a collection by Poland’s Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska.

Baranczak is survived by his wife Anna, a Harvard preceptor in Slavic languages and literatures.

Harold D. Price-of Newton, on December 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Annette (Lichter) Price. Devoted father of Ron Price and the late Sheryl Rothberg. Dear grandfather of Mellissa Price, Jennifer Price, David Rothberg, and Michelle Marom. Great-grandfather of Ella Rothberg, Liat Marom, Aidan Marom and Ethan Marom. Brother of Anita Michaelson. Graveside service at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the Community Room,  210 Nahanton Street, Newton, Wednesday until 6 pm and Thursday 12-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton St., Newton, MA 02459.

Died on December 27, 2014, of heart failure near his Longboat Key, FL home.  He was known in the advertising and entertainment fields as a skilled lawyer, throughout 25 years at Ted Bates Worldwide, serving as executive vice president and general counsel. He led committees of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) and other trade organizations, negotiating several national contracts with the Screen Actors Guild  (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA).  After Ted Bates was acquired, he was of counsel to law firms including Reed Smith LLP, examining diverse topics such as electronic/online rights contracts for advertising performers. He enjoyed skiing with his sons, fishing, sports, a good cigar and traveling the world. As a diehard Red Sox fan he reveled in the Home Towne Team’s World Series championships. He was a proud Boston native – a dedicated alumnus of Roxbury Latin School, a graduate of Harvard University and Harvard Law School. Education was another lifelong interest. He was elected president of the Board of Education in Stamford, CT in the 1970s, and later served as adjunct professor at New Hampshire’s Franklin Pierce Law Center. He began his law career in the antitrust division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He is survived by beloved wife and debate partner, Mimi; son Peter “Hopper” Stone and his wife, Shulamis Hirsch; son Mark Stone and his wife, Margery, and granddaughters Margaret and Miranda. He also was stepfather to David Wallace and his wife, Lauren Goldberg.  Other survivors include his brother, Harris Stone, sister, Syril Solomon, and their families.

Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Beth El Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Harris and Esta-Lee Stone from 3-5:30 pm and 7:30-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Roxbury Latin School, 101 St. Theresa Ave., West Roxbury, MA 02132 or Harvard College, Development Office, 124 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

of Chestnut Hill, on December 26, 2014.  Devoted daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Heifitz) Feingold of Brookline. Cherished mother of Howard Sawyer and his wife Linda, Arnie Sawyer and his wife Yuri, and Betsy Gold and her husband David. Cherished grandmother of Evan, Graham, Marika and her husband Matt, Sara, Hannah, Jesse, and Benjamin. Loving sister of the late Phyllis Bennett and her husband William. Dear sister-in-law of Sydell and Edward Masterman. Formerly married to the late Stanley Sawyer. Services at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be held at her late residence on Sunday 3-6 pm, and Monday and Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

of West Yarmouth, formerly of Chestnut Hill, on December 26, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Judith A. (Abrams) Cutter. Devoted father of Cindy, Steven and his wife Nancy, Jeffrey and his wife Jodie, and the late Heidi Cutter. Proud grandfather of Matthew, Shelby, Davis, Naomi, and Natalie. Dear brother of the late Maisie Wolfson, Ruth Krakover, Esta Fay Liederman, Alfred Cutter, and Saul Cutter.  Also survived by his beloved cat “Billy”. Services at the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Steven and Nancy Cutter immediately following the service until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League, 16 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116 or to your local veteran’s organization.

Cherner-Flora (Cohen), of Newton, on December 26, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Harold Cherner. Devoted mother of Bruce A. Cherner and his wife Mary Bresadola of Acton. Dear Grandmother of Bonnie and Meryl. Loving sister of the late Irving Cohen. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, on Monday, December 29, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Following the interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Mary Bresadola and Bruce Cherner on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to the Gardner Museum, 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA  02215.

Schwartz-Caroline (Stone) of Boca Raton, Florida. Beloved daughter of the late Abraham and Sarah Stone. Loving wife of the late Harold Schwartz. Wonderful mother of Cynthia (Robert) Schwartz, Ava (Michael) Goldstein, Harvey (Carolynne) Schwartz. Brother of Herbert Stone and sister of the late  Evelyn Antin.  She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren; Jon and Kathy Schwartz, Adam and Nadia Goldstein, Hal and Melissa Schwartz, Richard and Mona Goldstein, Rachel Schwartz, along with great-grandchildren; Sophie, Brennan, Hannah, Evelyn, Lila, Samantha and Jessica.  Before moving to Florida she lived in South Brookline and Stoughton, Massachusetts. The funeral will be private.  The family will sit shiva at the home of Robert and Cynthia Schwartz in Mashpee, Monday, December 29 and Tuesday, December 30 from 1-4 & 7-9 pm.  Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

on December 26, 2014.  Arrangements incomplete at this time.

of Weston, on December 26, 2014. Services in the Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 10:00 am.

CLAIRE S. STECKER-of Boston, on December 21, 2014.Beloved wife of the late Sidney Stecker. Devoted mother of Howard Stecker and Joan Marx. Dear aunt of Paul Shapiro and Marla Weiss. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 10:00 am.There will be no memorial observance. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

Shirley (Greenstein) Shapiro, 88, of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Haverhill, MA, entered into rest on December 18, 2014. Cherished wife of the late Herbert Shapiro of Newton, MA. Beloved mother of Judge Richard Shapiro of Los Angeles, CA and Carol Schmidt and her husband Andrew of Poughkeepsie, NY. Sister of Merton Greenstein and his late wife Eileen of Chestnut Hill, MA. Shirley was a devoted grandmother to her two granddaughters, Beth Matthews and her husband Giles of Hastings-on-Hudson, NY, and Michelle Schmidt of New York, NY. Also survived by her great-grandson Jacob Matthews. Graveside service at  Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 11:00 am. Family and friends are invited to gather at Shirley’s late residence in the Chestnut Hill Towers North Community Room, 250 Hammond Pond Parkway, following interment until 6:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to  Hebrew Senior Life Development Office, 1200 Centre St.,Roslindale, MA 02131.

Poras-Marietta (Rosen) of Lancaster and Wayland, formerly of Vienna, Austria on December 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Harry H. Poras MD. Devoted mother of Dr. Joseph Poras and his wife Linda of Framingham and Peter Poras and his wife Patti of Newton. Dearest grandmother of Marlo Poras and her husband Paul Chan, Jason Poras, David Poras and his wife Jenna, Steffany Doolittle and her husband Peter, Todd Pauling and his wife Sarah, and Dana Neitzel and her husband David. Beloved great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren and half sister of the late Kitty Lundy of Toronto, Canada. Services at Congregation Shaarei  Zedeck, 105 Water Street, Clinton, on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Worcester Hebrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).  Memorial observance on Sunday at the home of Linda and Joseph Poras, Framingham, until 6 pm and on Monday at the home of Patti and  Peter Poras, Newton, 4-7 pm.

Jacob Richard Klein, 87, died peacefully on December 19, 2014 after spending several of his last weeks at home with family.  Dick, as he was known by all, lived a great life from his childhood in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to college at Ohio State first settling in Akron, Ohio with his first wife Jody and sons Andy and Jim.  Dick and his family moved to Boston in 1974 to work for Stride Rite Corporation, retiring in 1994.  Dick loved life in New England, spending summers in Maine sailing, bicycling and settling into the vibrant community of Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Deer Isle.  In the years after he worked for Stride Rite Dick volunteered with  Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) and  Executive Service Corp (ESC), advising non-profits, small businesses, and startups companies.  Dick also served on the board of the Brookline Foundation. After Jody died in 1999, Dick married Marcia Marcus and for fourteen years shared companionship and a mutual love of music, art, and travel.  They often visited family and had memorable adventures to new places around the world.  Dick Klein is survived by his wife, Marcia Marcus Klein of Brookline, MA; Andrew Klein  of Peterborough, NH; Jim Klein and Elisabeth Lardner of Alexandria, VA; Andrew Marcus and Ethan Trask of New York NY; Elizabeth Marcus and Matthew Begun of New York, NY; Peter Marcus and Alex Keuroghlian of Boston, MA; and five grandchildren: Will Klein of San Francisco, CA; Ned Klein of New York NY; Nicola and Gideon Marcus-Trask of New York NY; and Sam Begun of New York, NY. Memorial service at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on The Riverway) on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 10:30 am. Following the service, memorial observance will be  at his residence until 4:00 pm & 6-8 pm, and will continue Tuesday 2-4 & 6-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the “Richard Klein/ICU Nursing Special Fund” Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Office of Development, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

Sandra (Sandy) Kivenko

Peacefully, in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, with her beloved son, Lee Feldman at her side. Beloved wife of the late Norman Stein of Palm Beach, Florida, who died on Wednesday, December 3 in Rome, Italy. Daughter of the late Saul and the late Esther Kivenko. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Lee Feldman and Yukiko Taniguchi, and the late Judd Feldman. Stepmother of Daniel and Laura Stein. Cherished grandmother of Hunter Solomon Pasenow; Mika Sol and Coco Esther Feldman. Dear sister and sister-in-law of Jack and Linda Kivenko, Stan and Candice Kivenko. Aunt of Gary Kivenko and Sari Shaicovitch, Dan Kivenko and Lori Seales-Kivenko, Josh Kivenko and Natalie Ogura, Sharon Kivenko and Alex Helsinger, Christine Kivenko-Molson and Patrick Molson, and their children. Funeral service from Paperman & Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., on Sunday, December 21 at 12 noon. Burial at the Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Congregation Section, Back River Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Berri St. Contributions in Sandra’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Jack Gershman, of Chestnut Hill, on December 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Chellie (Inselberg) Gershman.  Devoted father of Howard, Richard and his wife Candace, and Susan. Cherished grandfather of Jake. Dear brother of Florence Weener and her husband Daniel, and the late Irving Gershman and his surviving wife Rita.  Funeral services will be private.  The Gershman family will be receiving visitors at the Hampton Place Function Room, 77 Florence St., Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 from 12 noon until 5:00 pm.

Selma C. Keller-of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, on December 12, 2014. Beloved wife of Harvey L. Keller. Loving mother of Susan Mouckley and her husband Jeffrey, Richard Keller and his wife Christina, Nancy Goldberg and her husband Michael. Dear grandmother of Benjamin and Sarit Mouckley, Bess and Joerg Bohmann, Alex Keller, Lucy Keller and Katie Goldberg, Services at The Wilson Chapel, on the campus of The Andover-Newton Theological School -Hebrew College, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, MA, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Temple Emeth Cemetery, Baker St.,West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home Nancy and Michael Goldberg until 8:00 pm and Thursday 2-8 pm. Special thanks to the care, love and kindness of the staff of Willowbrooke Court at St. Andrews Estates, Boca Raton, FL.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St.,Watertown, MA 02472  or Willowbrooke Court at St. Andrews Estates, 6152 N. Verde Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33433.

age 86, of Delray Beach, FL, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 11, 2014, after a heroic battle with kidney disease. Formerly of Chestnut Hill & West Newton, MA, she made Florida her home, living at Gleneagles Country Club & Abbey Delray. Loving mother of Dr. Steven Finn & wife Terry of Boynton Beach, FL, William Finn & wife Melissa of Reading, MA, and Jonathan Finn of New York, NY. Dear sister of Martin Karas & wife Sandra of Palm Beach, FL & Falmouth, MA. Cherished grandmother of Heather, Alyson, Benjamin & Rachel. Nieces, nephews, cousins, & the numerous friends she made through her inspiring life also loved her dearly. Predeceased by husbands Harold Finn, Irving Harris and Albert Mezoff. Graduated from Newton High in 1945 and Emerson College in 1949. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following burial at Sharon Memorial Park the family will return to Temple Sinai. A celebration of her life will be held in Delray Beach, FL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016. (www.kidney.org)

Diane Eib-Of Brookline, Dec. 10, 2014. Beloved mother of Audrey. Graveside service private.

Richard Alfred Sheinwald, 74, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Weaverville, NC.

Born in Boston to Alfred and Sylvia Sheinwald. Married Adrienne Victor 1971 – 1984. Married Joan Kobernick 1989. Attended University of Miami and ROTC. Photojournalist at Suffolk Sun and Associated Press.

Survived by wife Joan, son Roy, sister Susan Most (Ivan), brother-in-law Michael Kobernick (Michelle), brother-in-law Allan Kobernick (Sandra), dog Sammy, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by son David, stepson Matthew Collins, and niece Sarah Gittleman.

Photography was not only Richard’s profession but also his passion. Richard’s eye for composition elevated his work from craft to art. His colleagues  valued him as a mentor and respected him as a capable competitor in photojournalism. He was an award winning photographer in the NPPA. On most days he would read three newspapers before anyone else was out of bed. When admiring his parenting devotion, other parents and friends would often call him “Mr. Mom.” He expressed his plentiful love often in the form a surprise gift or trip; although he disliked being surprised and sometimes even thwarted others’ attempts to surprise him. Richard will be remembered for his story telling, wit and gift-of-gab. View Richard’s photography at Sheinwald.com

Services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 492 North Ave., Wakefield, MA, on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 11:30 am. Donations in Richard’s memory may be made to MannaFoodBank.org, CarePartners.org, or the Sarah Gittleman Fund at TMSforacure.org.

Smiling, laughing, loving, husband and father

STEINBERG, Benjamin “Benjie” of Sharon, on December 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Judith (Sher) Steinberg. Devoted father of Grace and Gary Steinberg and Julie and Paul Steinberg. Adored grandfather of Brett and Melissa Steinberg. Loving brother of Barbara Sesnovich. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Julie and Paul Steinberg on Tuesday until 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Friday 12-3 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140 or toTemple Israel,  c/o Betty Sher/Miriam Perlin Scholarship Fund, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067.

of Back Bay, formerly of Newton and Brookline, passed away in his home after a valiant and courageous battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme brain cancer, on December 5, 2014.  Beloved husband of Susan (Zelin) Shief with whom he shared 41 years of marriage. Devoted father of Jordana Shief Needle and her husband Jarrod, and Rena. Adoring grandfather of Mia and Alessandro. Loving brother of Freyda Horwitz. Dear son-in-law of Frances Zelin and son of the late Leo and Dorothy (Cohen) Shief.  Berril will be remembered by so many loving and dear friends as a person who was good and loyal, generous and kind, and always willing to help others. He was a graduate of Boston Latin School, Brandeis University, and the Boston College School of Law. Berril was the longtime owner of the Beacon Supermarket in Brookline, an attorney, and president and owner of Shief Realty. He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Brookline Chamber of Commerce, and was a past-president of the Longwood Neighborhood Association. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking on the Riverway), on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 10:30 am.  Following interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at his residence Monday until 7 pm and Tuesday 2-7 pm.

Potischman-Bernard of  Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Framingham and Mashpee, MA, on December 1, 2014.Beloved husband of Rhoda (Proman) Potischman. Devoted father of Lisa Bellin and her husband Jeffrey, Lauren Kracoff and her husband Gary, and Karen Wise and her husband Andrew. Dear grandfather of Daniel Bellin and his wife Ashira, Deborah Bellin, Brian Kracoff, Jennifer Kracoff and her fiancé Jeremy Berk, Stephanie, Peter and Julie Wise. Loving brother of Richard Potischman and his wife Esther, Edward Potischman and his wife Norma, Ernest Potischman and his wife Roz. Dear brother in law of Anita Cohen and her husband Kenny, and Phyllis Rosenblum. Services at Wilson Chapel (on the campus of Hebrew College ) 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:30 am  Following interment at Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of  Lauren and Gary Kracoff , Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 1-3 pm. Memorial observance will resume Sunday 1-5 pm at the home of Lisa and Jeff Bellin. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA  01701 or to the temple or charity of your choice.

KELFER, Robert, DMD, of Boca Raton, FL and Wellesley, MA. Former husband of Phyllis (Golditch) Kelfer Binder. Devoted father of Linda Goldmark and her husband Robert, Michael Kelfer and his wife Marie, and Melanie Kelfer and David Spiegel. Dear grandfather of Alexa Reubens, Holly, Jenna and Riley Kelfer. Loving brother of Larry Kelfer and Ron Powers,  Elaine Kelfer and Margaretha Kloos. Also survived by his loving companion, Connie Prescott (aka – the “Greek Princess’).

Robert was full of love and kindness to all those he encountered. He was a graduate of BU and Tufts Dental School, where he dedicated 20 years teaching students whom he loved to mentor. He was a Periodontist in both Newton and Mattapan, where he offered dental help to those in need. He was an avid tennis player, boater, and investor, but most of all, his passion was to make people laugh. 

Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Melanie Kelfer and David Spiegel until 8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.