of Newton, on September 5, 2014. Dear son of the late Morris and Lillian Schultz. Devoted father of Howard Sawyer and his wife Linda, Arnie Sawyer and his wife Yuri, and Betsy Gold and her husband David. Dear grandfather of Evan, Graham, Marika and her husband Matt, Sara, Hannah, Jesse, and Benjamin. Loving brother of Sydell and Ed Masterman. Formerly married to Sheila Feingold Sawyer. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 12:45 pm. Stanley was known as “The Man of 1000 Voices” in Boston radio before going on to New York to become one of the premier television commercial voice over artists. He was also an avid painter and sculptor who created a number of busts, most notably of Martin Luther King, Jr. that are dedicated in parks in Harlem, NY and Rahway, NJ.
of Waltham, Sept. 5, 2014. Beloved husband of Margaretha (Andersson) Jacobson. Devoted father of Mark Jacobson and his wife Sheila Callahan and Sarah Lennon and her husband Alex. Cherished grandfather of Daniel and Finna Jacobson and Tyler and Natasha Lennon. Loving brother of Lawrence Emil Jacobson. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd., Lexington, MA 02421 on Monday, September 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow in Beit Olam – East Cemetery, Wayland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Emunah or to Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Ave., New York, NY 11210.
of Newton, on September 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Bernice (Fishman) Cohne. Devoted father of Martin Cohne and his wife Elise, Carol Meirovitz and her husband Stephen, and the late Malcolm Cone and Ellen (Heyman) Cone. Dear grandfather of David, Jordan and his wife Dana, Brandon, Alex, Zachary, Jeremy, and Michael. Great-grandfather of Lola. Loving brother of the late Eleanor Oloff. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, Monday, September 8, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Carol and Stephen Meirovitz, Tuesday through Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131 or the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Dorothy Selib, of Sarasota FL, formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, on September 2, 2014, at age 96.Beloved wife of the late Herbert J. Selib. Dear daughter of the late Rose and Samuel Magid. Dear mother of David (Trudy) Selib, Nancy Brown, and Michael Selib.Dear grandmother of Steven (Alissa Hauser) Brown, Susan (Lenny) Segal, Jon (Claire) Selib, Amy (Colin) Dowell, and 8 great grandchildren.Devoted sister of the late Irving Magid and Miriam Zakon. Graveside services at 11:00 am on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, 2690 Centre St., West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Jerold Mervis- Born August 5, 1925, Connellsville, PA, died peacefully August 31, 2014, Danvers, MA of cancer. Jerry enlisted in the Army Air Force and flew over 35 missions as a radio operator/gunner on a B-24 in the Pacific Theatre during WW II, where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart and Air Medal. In 1949, he married Evelyn Slatin of NYC, and raised four beloved children: David, Paul, Nancy, and Carol. Jerry and Evy moved to Sarasota in 1981. He is survived by his children, their spouses, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless special friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, two sisters, three brothers, and his parents. Private services have been held. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Dana Farber Cancer Institute. –
Josephine (Varnick) Alpert, 100, of Weston, MA, formerly of Newton and Gloucester, MA, on Friday, August 29,2014. Beloved wife of the late Louis Dana Alpert, and devoted daughter of the late Edith and Samuel Varnick. Loving mother of Stephen S. and Stephanie Alpert, Carol and James Herscot, Ferne and the late Howard Arbetter, and Cheryl Alpert and Thomas Timko. Proud grandmother of Jill Herscot and her husband Andrew Bartley, and Bradley Herscot, Charles Alpert and his wife Nikki, Heidi McNeil and her husband John, and Andrew Alpert, Arthur and Edie Arbetter, Ann Fischell, Joan Rosenberg, Ellen Spear, and Eben and Louis Chason Timko, and 17 great-grandchildren. Josephine was elegant and gracious, never letting age or poor eyesight get in her way. She was the moral and emotional center of a generationally and geographically extended family that will miss her always optimistic perspectives. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 10:45 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Ferne Arbetter until 8 pm Wednesday evening. Remembrances in Josephine’s memory may be made to Tuberous Sclerosis Center (Suite 340) attn: Dr. Elizabeth Thiele, 175 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114., or The Weston Council for the Aging, 20 Alphabet Lane,Weston, MA 02493.
Age 97, of Newton and Sarasota, FL, on August 30, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Hyman “John” Silver. Devoted mother of Dorry Silver. Loving sister of the late Rita Puckett. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 43 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 2:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of choice.
BASS, Jerome L., M.D. “Jerry” Of Chestnut Hill, on August 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Leah (Klatzko) Bass. Devoted father of Benjamin Bass of Providence, RI, and Carolyn Bass of Beacon Hill. Loving brother of Robert Bass, wife Diane, and nephew Jonathan of Philadelphia, PA. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 1:30 pm. Following burial at Newton Cemetery, memorial observance will be held at his late residence Tuesday until 7pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Joseph M. Smith Community Health Center designated in memory of Jerry Bass, 287 Western Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 or to the Jerry Bass Scholarship Fund at the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center, 331 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139.
David F. Passer, of Somerville, MA and Belgrade, ME, on August 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Marc A. Maxwell. Devoted son of Morris H. and Patricia ( Hancock) Passer. Dear brother of Alice Passer and her husband, Rabbi Barry Krieger and their sons Ky and Zivi Krieger. Dear son in law of Marcia Maxwell and the late William. Dear brother in law of Max Maxwell and his wife Jill, and their daughters Heather and Eva, Susan Maxwell and her husband Wayne Shepard, Edward Maxwell and his wife Deborah Dinnerman and their children, Oliver and Emmett. Marc and David always appreciated the loving support from countless families and friends throughout the community. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking on the Riverway), on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 10:00 am. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance on Tuesday 4-8pm at Temple Israel, Boston, minyan at 6:30 pm, and Wednesday at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., Wayland, 3-7 pm, minyan at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, Donations in David’s memory may be sent to Keshet, an organization whose mission of achieving the full equality and inclusion of LGBT Jews was so important to David. Keshet, 284 Amory Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, or at www.keshetonline.org/supportkeshet.
of Needham, on August 28, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Maxwell N. Gordon. Devoted mother of Marjorie Gordon and her husband Patrick Wagner of Drexel Hill, PA and Andrew Gordon and his husband David Blocher of Redding, CT. Loving grandma of Alexandra and Julia Harrington. Dear sister of the late Doris Epstein and Fred Kaplan. A pianist in her earlier life, Mrs. Gordon was born in Fall River and resided there until moving to New York to attend the Juilliard School. She returned to Fall River after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and married her husband as soon as possible after his return from the war. She began giving music lessons in Needham, and later became an accomplished embroiderer and an active teaching member of the Bay Colony Society of Embroiderers in Chestnut Hill. Later in life she also developed a love of crosswords and fitness walks. Mrs. Gordon was an active member of the North Hill residential community in Needham where she spent her last years. She will be remembered for her warmth and graciousness to all who knew her. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 11:00 am. Remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing.
Gersin-Sumner, of Delray Beach,Fl, formerly of New Bedford, on August 25, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Elaine P. (Gilmore). Devoted father of James Gersin and his wife Susan, Cathy Morochnick and her husband Steven. Loving brother of Helen Cyker. Loving companion of Maxine Jaffe. Dear grandfather of Melissa Gersin. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, August 28 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance private. Remembrances to American Cancer Society
Kulin- S. Andrew, 93, of Dedham, formerly of Waltham, on August 22, 2014. Devoted husband of the late Irene (Zellin) Kulin. Loving father of Gail MacNeil, Robert and his wife Laura. Blessed grandfather of 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Temple Emunah,
9 Piper Road, Lexington, Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Laura Kulin until 8 pm,and Thursday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Aven- Sylvia (Franklin), of Milton, formerly of Brockton, on August 20, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Harold Aven. Devoted mother of Andrea Meister, and James Aven and his wife Lee. Mother-in-law of the late Jack Meister. Dear grandmother of Joanna Howarth and her husband Dean, Daniel J. Aven and his wife Claire, and Mark Meister and his fiancé Jessica Brandi. Great-grandmother of Isaac Howarth. Loving sister of the late Sidney and Irving Franklin. Service will be private. Memorial observance at the home of James and Lee Aven on Monday, August 25,2014 from 4-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA 02401.
Priscilla (Davis) Furst, 91, of Portsmouth, NH,formerly of Longboat Key,FL, Weston and Newton,MA, on August 18, 2014. Devoted daughter of the late Anna and Edward Davis. Beloved wife of the late Melvin Furst. Loving mother of Ron Furst and Diane Taylor, Gary and Ethel Furst, John Furst and Amy Cody, Penny Furst and the late Jeffrey Furst. Dear grandmother of Alex Furst and Kristin Irwin, Danielle Furst, Jenner Furst and Julia Nason, Eliza Shaye, Leah and Eric Alani, Jacob and Kate Furst, Asa Furst, Peter Furst and Luca Balogh-Furst, Arlo Furst and Madeline Furst. Proud great grandmother of Asher, Delilah, Eve and Alma Furst.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of John Furst and Amy Cody on Thursday 6:30-9:00pm. Remembrances in Priscilla’s memory may be made to The Gift Fund at the Mark Wentworth Home, 346 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
Lillian (Rosenthal) Cohen,of Stoughton, formerly of Deerfield Beach, FL, on August 15, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Cohen. Devoted mother of Marjorie Erlichman and the late Gerald Cohen. Dear grandmother of Evan and Becky Erlichman, Brad and Pam Erlichman, Jennifer Cohen and the late Michael Cohen. Great-grandmother of Braden, Avery, Eliza and Lily Erlichman, and Tyler Cohen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Florida. Memorial observance will be at her late residence, Friday 1-4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice .
Michael David Brody Of Natick, on August 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Elaine (Shapiro) Brody. Devoted father of Alyson Zackon and her husband Robert of Natick, Andrew Brody and his wife Allison of Brookline, Melissa Brody of Natick. Dear grandfather of Carly, Matthew, Dylan and Jordan. Loving brother of Richard Brody and his wife Joanne. Brother-in-Law of Ruth Elkins. Graveside services at the Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, on Tuesday, August 19 at 11:00 am. Following services family and friends are invited to his late residence through 4 pm on Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
Marcia Sherlock-On August 18, 2014.Formerly of Wayland and New York City.Private services were held on Sunday
August 24 at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland.
of Brighton, formerly of Brookline, on August 12, 2014. Husband of the late Nathalie (Marshall) Nadel and the late Marian (Tofias) Nadel. Father of Beth Nadel Dorfman and the late Frank Daniel Nadel. Grandfather of Samuel Zachary Dorfman and Aliza Jade Dorfman. Brother of Mara Nadel Ruda and the late Dr. M. Keith Nadel. Services at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Friday, August 15, 2014 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Fisher House – Boston, VA Medical Center, 1400 VFW Parkway, Boston, MA 02132 or to a charity of choice.
75, of Sudbury, Mashpee, and formerly Framingham, unexpectedly on August 8, 2014. Beloved husband of Rhoda (Greenberg) Bronstein for 48 years. Devoted father of Debra Pullen and her husband Michael, and Julie Marhoom and her husband Amikam. Dear Papa of Jacob, Arielle, Daniel, Yonatan, and Chloe. Alan was a dedicated doctor of optometry for 45 years. He will be remembered lovingly by all who knew him. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., (Rt. 20), Wayland, on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 10:00 am. Following interment in Beit Olam East Cemetery, memorial observance will be held at the Clubhouse at 20 Northwood Dr., Sudbury, Monday through Thursday, 1-3 and 6-8 pm, and Friday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Temple Shir Tikva’s Study in Israel Scholarship Fund – www.shirtikva.org/about/givingtzedakah.
Jaffee- Jennifer, of Westborough, MA and N.Y.C., on August 6, 2014. Beloved wife of Skip Richards. Dear daughter of the late Sanford Jaffee and Miriam Pock Jaffee. Loving Sister of Lea Caplan. Step mother of Sarah Richards and Lisa Richards. Grandma of Thea, Zevi and Lyris Richards. Services at Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main Street, Westborough, MA, on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11 am. Interment at the Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland, MA. Remembrances may be made to Lymphoma Research Foundation, 115 Broadway, Room 1301, New York, NY 10006.
Crafton Lloyd Wolfson-of Hollywood, Fl., formerly of Newton, on July 31, 2014.Beloved husband of the late Eunice(Berman) Wolfson. Devoted fatner of Debra Herstoff and her husband James, Arthur Wolfson, and Janet Bates and her husband Peter. Dear grandfather of Jonathan Herstoff, and Naomi Herstoff, and Richard Wolfson. Dear brother of Rita Rotman, and the late Richard ,Raymond and Bertram Wolfson. Services in The Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday August 3, 2014 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Heart Association,300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA , 02451.
Dr. Alvin Essig, of Newton, on July 22, 2014. Beloved husband of Caroline ( Wechsler) Essig. Devoted father of Steven Essig, and Rina Davis and her husband Glenn. Dear grandfather of Heather Davis. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, MA on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following the service, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8 pm, Friday 2-5 pm, and Saturday after sundown. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
BEDFORD – Jacob Wren Throckmorton, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away from natural causes on July 22, 2014 in Bass River, Massachusetts. He was born on October 21, 1994 to parents Mark and Karen (Hersh) Throckmorton. Jacob was a kind and talented individual, known by family, friends, and peers for his infectious laugh, sense of humor, and creativity. He devoted his young life to music and art, exploring his own musical passions through song writing, vocals, and acoustic performances, while designing album, banner, and webpage artwork for several emerging American hip hop and rap musicians. Most recently, Jacob served as an ongoing contributor to the content and layout of a popular fashion blog. He was excited to begin studying at the College of Art and Design at Lesley University in the fall. Jacob’s love for humanity and compassion for others was the fabric of his daily life. He enjoyed spending his summers with family and friends on Cape Cod. He was blessed to share exceptionally close relationships with his late grandparents and great-grandparents, with whom he visited each weekend. His love of family inspired him to volunteer with the Council on Aging in Bedford, Massachusetts, where he had worked with senior citizens of his local community since middle school. Jacob will be forever loved and remembered by his parents, Mark and Karen; his brother, Joshua; his sister, Hayli; his extended family; and his dear friends. He was the grandson of the late Phyllis LeBlanc and step-grandson of Jerry LeBlanc; the grandson of the late Aharon Hersh and step-grandson of Reus Chaya Hersh; the grandson of Dana and Erma Throckmorton; and the great-grandson of the late Samuel and Lillian Chafetz, and Otis and Eda Wren. A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, July 25, 2014 at the Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richards Avenue, Paxton, MA, at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bedford Council on Aging, 12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA, 01730.
LIT, Barbara C. (Snow) Of West Bridgewater, formerly of Randolph, on July 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Leonard H. Lit. Devoted mother of Barry and Susan Lit, and Nancy and Brian Mills. Dear grandmother of Isaac and Rachel Lit and Tyler and Trevor Mills. Loving Sister of Cynthia Kaufman. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Barry and Susan Lit, on Wednesday until 9pm, Thursday 1-5, 6-9 pm and Friday 1-5 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368.
passed away on June 13, 2014 in the company of her son Kenneth and his fiancee Susanne Lowen. She had recently relocated to Washington, DC from Boynton Beach, FL where she lived for 15 years. Born March 6, 1930 in Everett, MA, Norma married David Rowe on September 10, 1950. They are survived by children Cathy, Andy and Kenneth, Andy’s wife Cyndee Rowe, grandchildren Mahriana Rofheart, Saraswati Rowe, David Rowe and William Rowe, brother Melvin Ligums, sister Roslyn Brunell and sister-in-law Elaine Ligums. May she join her cherished granddaughter, Nicole Rowe, brother Earl Ligums and beloved husband, David Rowe, in eternal peace. A private memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Newton, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ORT America (http://www.ortamerica.org/).
age 101, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family at the Arbor Hospice in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 19, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 12, 1913 to Daniel and Anna Levitan. After growing up in New York, she moved to Miami Beach where was secretary to Rabbi Irving Lehrman of Temple Emanu-El. She then married and moved to Holyoke, MA, where she was active in the Sons of Zion synagogue for many years and worked in the family business, Feinstein Leather Company. Upon retirement, she moved to Florida. Ten years ago she moved to Ann Arbor, MI. She is predeceased by her husband Samuel Cotzin. She leaves behind a son, Alan (Bette) Cotzin of Ann Arbor, Michigan; a daughter Norma (Michael) Passo of Fairfield, Connecticut; grandchildren Miriam (Daniel) Burg of Baltimore, MD., Debra(Rick) Kellner of Columbus, Ohio, Marc(Julie) Passo of Denver, Co., and Ellen(Jeffrey) Shaw of West Hartford, CT.; and six great grandchildren , Ellie, Shamir, Zoe, Shira, Abraham and Ezra. Milton and Sidney were her two adoring brothers who predeceased her. She will always be remembered as a woman devoted to her family, and as one who gave of herself to others. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Interment will take place at B’nai Brith Cemetery in Worcester, MA. Memorial contributions may be sent to Temple Beth Emeth, 2309 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104; Arbor Hospice, 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103; or Jewish Family Services 2245 S. State St, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
Lurie-Douglas I., of Randolph, on July 17, 2014. Beloved husband of Cindy (Spiro) Lurie. Dear son of the late Robert and Sylvia Lurie. Devoted father of Devra Dutton and her husband Zachary, David Lurie, Robert Lurie. Dear grandfather of Sylvie and Cora. Son in Law of Beatrice Spiro. Loving brother of Marshall Lurie and Joshua Lurie and his wife Jean. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his residence on Sunday until 9 pm and continuing Monday through Thursday, 12-5 , 6:30- 9 pm, Friday 12-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, Randolph.
Douglas Lurie was born in Boston in 1950 and lived on Seaver Street in Roxbury until his family moved to Randolph in 1958.
After graduating from Randolph High School in 1967, Doug earned an Associates Degree from Quincy College and then a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Boston State College in 1972. After working for St. Johnsbury Trucking Company and various sales jobs, he opened a retail concession at Bob’s Discount in Revere from 1978-1991.
Doug established and became proprietor of Doug’s Bargains on Broadway in Chelsea, MA in 1991 and Doug’s Jewelers, in Chelsea in 1997, working there until 2009. As part of the Chelsea community, Doug served on the Board of Directors of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce and was Past-President of the Chelsea Kiwanis Club. Most recently he was a member of the management team at the original Bob’s Discount in New Bedford, MA and he was passionate about working at the Revere Flea Market every Sunday.
Doug was an active member of Temple Beth Am. He was an Advisor and Youth Director of Randolph USY from 1975-1978 when the youth group had a membership of more than 400, the largest in the New England Region. Doug served on the Temple Beth Am House Committee, was a member and past Co-Chairman of the Youth Committee, and was a long-serving member of both the Temple Beth Am Board of Directors and the Temple Beth Am Brotherhood Board of Directors. In 2013 the New England Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs awarded Doug the Keeper of the Flame Award, which honors leadership in Jewish life.
A Free Mason since 1971, Doug was a third generation Past Master of Germania Lodge (now The Consolidated Lodge, A.F. & A.M.) and was a Past President of the First Worshipful Masters Association of Massachusetts.
Doug loved learning and speaking Spanish, talking about and eating food, going out to restaurants, driving and exploring. He greatly enjoyed his most recent trip to Israel, and vacations in Cape Cod and Maine. Most of all, he passionately loved his family and (hundreds of friends).
Doug made his home in Randolph with his wife of 41 years, Cindy. He has three children: Devra Dutton and her husband Zachary of Arlington; David of New York City; Robert of Quincy; and two granddaughters, Sylvie and Cora Dutton…all of whom were the lights and loves of his life.
of Newton Centre, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, on July 14, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Annette (Coppel) Baker. Devoted father of Marilyn Kurzman and her husband Stephen and Roberta Gorewitz and her husband Stephen. Dear grandfather of David, Jessica and her wife Stacie, Alyson and her husband Pedro, and Geoffrey and his wife Karen. Great-grandfather of Alexander, Lucas, Finnley, Angel, and Dale. Loving brother of the late Melvin Baker. Dear friend of Bea Berman. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Marilyn and Stephen Kurzman, Wednesday until 8 pm, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to a charity of choice.
Jon S. Davis. Age 70, of Hingham died July 14 of glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Adored husband of 46 years of Jane Carmen Davis, formerly of Newton, exemplary father of Hadley Davis Rierson and Carrie Davis Lebovich of Los Angeles, and a cornerstone of both his extended family and the Massachusetts real estate legal community. Born in Ottawa Hills, Ohio, he was a graduate of the University of Michigan and president of its class of 1965. He earned a law degree from the George Washington National Law Center and while there was a staff member of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Kerner Commission. In 1968, he and Jane joined the Peace Corps moving to Quito, Ecuador. He later founded the real estate firm Driscoll & Davis, renamed Stanton & Davis in Marshfield. A member of the Abstract Club, he served as president and board member of the American Legal & Financial Association and the Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts (REBA). He was a founding board member of the Talking Information Center, a Marshfield nonprofit providing broadcasts for the visually impaired. An avid golfer, he looked forward to summer days at the Cohasset Golf Club. In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his brother, Sam Davis of Berkeley, California, a sister, Beth Karren, of Piedmont, California and four grandchildren.
Memorial service on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 2:00 pm, Derby Academy, Larsen Hall, 56 Burditt Ave., Hingham.
Donations in the memory of Jon Davis may be made to the Talking Information Center, 130 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, MA 02050 or ticnetwork.org.
Ethel “Midge” Resnick Liner, (Fatles), 89, of Wellesley and Newton, on July 13,2014, surronded by her children. Beloved wife of the late Robert Liner and the late Donald Resnick. Loving mother of Sam and Adriana Resnick, Richard Resnick, Sheryl Marshall and her husband Howard Salwen,and mother in law of Ilyn Baracewicz.. Beloved sister of Saul Fatles. Adoring Grammy of Jenna, Brett Kevin, Dana and her husband Matt. Cherished great grandmother of Keaton. She was an avid reader, incredible friend and popular with everyone until her death. She was a lifelong member of B’nai Brith Women and proud of her activities and presidency of the local chapter. When she moved to Waterstone in Wellesley, she made new friends and was an active participant in all activities. She will be sorely missed. Services at The Wilson Chapel, on the campus of Hebrew College, 234 Herrick Rd., Newton Centre, on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 am.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, shiva will be at the home of Sheryl Marshall and Howard Salwen until 5:00 pm and 7-9pm and Thursday 12-6 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to B’nai Brith Youth Organization, 70 Saint Stephen St., Boston, MA 02115.or New England Villages, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359.
Richard M. Hyman – Of Waltham, formerly of Sharon, on July 13, 2014.Beloved husband of Harriet (Smookler) Hyman. Devoted father of Joshua Hyman and his wife Felicia, and Andrew Hyman. Dear grandfather of Julianne and Hillary Hyman. Loving brother of Jake Hyman and his wife Irene. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton on Tuesday July 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Baker St. Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Joshua and Felicia Hyman until 8:30pm and Wednesday and Thursday 12-2pm, 5:30-8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02462 or Brigham and Woman’s Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th floor,Boston, MA 02116 and specify Shapiro Cardiovascular Center.
of Newtonville, on July 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Erika (Vilcsek) Cohen. Devoted father of Harvey and Morton Cohen. Dear grandfather of Samantha, Scott, Samuel, and Theresa. Loving brother of Abraham and Shirley Cohen. Services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham (http://www.jcam.org/Pages/Cemeteries/Cemetery_Pages/Waltham.htm), on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, 346 Cabot St., Newtonville, immediately following the service, and continuing Wednesday and Thursday, 1-5 & 7-9 pm and Friday, 1-5 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472, or Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462.
Stanley D. Rothenberg-of Brookline, on July 9, 2014.Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Walper) Rothenberg. Devoted father of Betty Goldberg and her husband Jerry. Dear grandfather of Lee Goldberg and his partner Brian Whipple, and Jeff Goldberg and his wife Casey Bayer. Dear brother of the late Frances Watchmaker. Services at Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St. , West Roxbury on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:30 am. Following services, a memorial observance will be at the home of Betty and Jerry Goldberg until 8:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Israel , 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115 or Circle of Tapawingo,5124 Holyrood Rd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213.
KATZ, Leonard of Sharon, Massachusetts, Palm Beach, Florida and Mashpee, Massachusetts, on July 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara (Stone) Katz with whom he shared 63 years. Devoted father of Roberta (Katz) Fallon and her husband John Fallon of Mashpee, Massachusetts, Neil Katz, M.D. and his wife Amy (Leong) Katz of Irvine, California, and Susan (Katz) Meister and her husband Michael Meister, M.D. of Coral Gables, Florida. Cherished grandfather of Meredith and David Meister, Matthew Fallon, and Sterling Katz. Dear brother of the late Manuel Katz and the late George Katz. Attended Boston University, World War II Army Veteran, Member of Moses Michael Hays Masonic Lodge A.F. & A. M. and Jewish War Veterans. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Following services the family will return to Temple Israel until 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association National Office, 55 W. Wacker Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601 or The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Blvd, Attention Dahlia Bendavid, Miami, FL 33137.
Eli A. Burack, age 99, of Boca Raton, FL, died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 5th.
Elder patriarch of the Burack family, and the one true love of his wife of nearly 72 years, Claire, Eli was also a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather; a skilled musician and charismatic music director; a gregarious storyteller; a hardworking teacher, farmer and businessman. Eli cultivated friends and admirers far and wide. His sense of humor was equaled by his kindness.
Eli was a Worcester native, a graduate of Classical High School, where he participated in all of the musical organizations, and served as student conductor of the orchestra for special events.
He was a graduate cum laude of the New England Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He attended Boston University (Master’s degree in choral conducting). He was director of the Shrewsbury Men’s Glee Club, a teacher in instrumental music in the Worcester County Public Schools. He was director of vocal and instrumental music at Lyman School in Westborough. He was supervisor of training and education for the Department of Youth Services in Worcester County. He was a member of the Worcester Philharmonic Orchestra and staff musician at radio stations WTAG and WAAB for several years.
He was a member of the Connecticut Opera Association. He served as conductor of musical variety programs in the Worcester Memorial Auditorium featuring notable big bands such as Vaughn Monroe and Sammy Kaye. He was also a member of the Plymouth Theater Orchestra, and founding member of the Allan Scott Orchestra. He was a member of the staff of Temple Emanuel for 32 years where he served in multiple capacities: music director, organist, choir director, b’nai mitzvah instructor, and principal of the Religious School for several years.
After retirement to Boca Raton, he was invited to direct the adult choir at Temple Beth El. He served as a para-chaplain for the South Palm Beach Jewish Federation and visited the sick in local hospitals. He also conducted weekly religious services at several nursing homes.
Eli was a charter member of the Massachusetts Employees’ Organization and a charter member of the Worcester chapter of the American Guild of Organists. He was a member of and organist for the Masonic Level Lodge of Worcester, and a member of B’nai B’rith and the Anti-Defamation League.
He was the recipient of community awards: the Man of the Year Award from Temple Emanuel Brotherhood and the Ner Tamid Award from the Temple Boy Scout Troop. He served as merit badge advisor in the Southwest Worcester Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Eli was predeceased by his wife Claire (Ravitz) Burack, his son Jeffrey Burack, his sister Deborah Glover and his brothers, Harold Burack and Joseph Burack. He is survived by his daughter Laura (Burack) Jaye, wife of Rabbi Harold Jaye, former assistant rabbi of Temple Emanuel, Worcester. He is also survived by his grandchildren Ari, Zachary, and Mira Burack and her husband Jason Janusch, great-grandson Levi Janusch, and nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT 3:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,2014 AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST., WORCESTER. Burial will be at Holy Society Cemetery, Leicester. Immediately following interment, a reception will be held in the Sisterhood Room of Temple Emanuel. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester, MA 01602.
Doris (Tobis) Locke -of Framingham, MA, formerly of Newton and Centerville, MA and Sarasota, FL, passed away on July 6, 2014, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Bessie (Weschler) Tobis and sister of the late Lucille Greenberg. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Merle I. Locke and the mother of Ralph (Lona Farhi) Locke and Jean (Alan) Miller. She was the beloved grandmother of Matthew Miller, Meredith Miller, Martha (Adam) Kerner, and Susannah Locke. After the death of her first husband, Doris became the beloved wife of the late Dr. Isadore Schwartz and the stepmother of Penny (Jason) Grossman. She was the beloved grandmother of Rachel Grossman and Richard (Michelle) Grossman. She was the adored great-grandmother of Zachary, Vivian, Bridget and Emma. Doris was the cherished cousin of Bernice Feldberg and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephew.Doris was an active fundraiser and leader in many organizations. She was a devoted member of the congregation of Temple Israel of Boston and was appointed a Lifetime Member of the Board of Trustees. She was a founding member of Women’s Aid for Heart Research and the Women’s Scholarship Association of Greater Boston. Doris was a proud graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, earning her undergraduate degree in Gerontology at the age of 65. She enjoyed life, achieved many milestones, and was caring and kind to all her family and friends. Doris’s family wishes to thank the many doctors, nurses and aides who cared for her with skill, kindness and love in her later years. Doris will be greatly missed by those who loved her. Services will be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston (parking on the Riverway) on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 10:30 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jean and Alan Miller, 5 Angelica Drive, Framingham, 2-8:30 Tuesday. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the Merle I. Locke Youth Fund, c/o Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston MA 02215.
of Walpole, formerly of Randolph, on July 2, 2014, at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Toba C. (Goldstein) Stoller. Devoted father of Kenneth and Carolyn Stoller, Joel and Sharon Stoller, and Susan and Stephen Lougee. Papa to Jason, Melissa, Samantha, and Eric Stoller and Jennifer and Matthew Lougee. Brother of the late Henry and Julius Stoller. Loving uncle to many. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, Monday, July 7 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Joel and Sharon Stoller until 9pm and continue Tuesday through Thursday 2-5, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 72 East Concord Street, Room C3, Boston, MA 02118, the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472, or Temple Beth Am, Randolph.
Nikolaus R. “Klaus” Pichler, of Framingham, passed away on June 30, 2014 at the U-Mass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. He was 79 years old.
Born in Klagenfurt, Austria, he was the son of the late Richard and Elisabeth (Madile) Pichler. Klaus was raised and educated in Austria. He began his career in electrical engineering after attending college and was recruited by the Digital Equipment Corporation to come to America in 1971 to integrate the keyboard and cathode ray tube (CRT) systems. Klaus was an avid golfer and member of the Holden Country Club.
He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Susan (Feldman) Copeland; his sister, Lorli Daum; and his 2 brothers, Christoph and Peter Pichler.
Services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Edgell Grove Cemetery, 53 Grove St., Framingham. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence through Thursday afternoon. Donations in Klaus’ memory may be made to the U-Mass Memorial Foundation, 333 South St., Suite 13E-495, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
Norma Adler, 84, of Framingham, formerly of Manhattan, died peacefully on June 30, 2014, at home. Born in Philadelphia on November 30, 1929, the daughter of the late William Greenberg and Ida (Charney) Greenberg, Norma graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and Drexel Institute of Technology. She pursued a career in advertising, and later developed an advertising and marketing industry executive search business in Manhattan. Following her love of art, she enrolled in the Art Students League of NY at the age of 60, and found her passion in abstract art and a community. She lived life fully, enjoying theater, travel, social action and a circle of close friends. She leaves behind her dear cousins, Karen Margolis and Victor Nussbaum of Framingham, and their children (her grandchildren) Leah, Daniel and Jared, and her dear friend Ina Torton. She is survived by her sister Annette Bodzin, and nieces and nephew, Kate Scheinman, Robert Sheinman and Wendy Kadens. She was predeceased by her son, John Adler. Graveside services will be held July 3, 2014, Roosevelt Memorial Park, Trevose, PA. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to The Art Students League of New York to help fund the Norma Adler Scholarship.
of Weston, on July 1, 2014. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A self-made businessman and entrepreneur, he was a friend and benefactor of the Boston artist community. Mr. Beck was a simple person who enjoyed cooking, gardening, animals, nature, and spending time fishing in Maine. Services at Beit Olam – East Cemetery, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of choice.
Barbara R. Goldberg, (Pollard) Of Seminole, FL. Formerly of Holbrook on June 27, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Morris Goldberg. Devoted mother of Beth Goldberg and Elisa Kimball and the late Arnold Goldberg. Dear Nana of Max Kimball. Loving sister of Stephen Pollard. Beloved friend of many. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, July 3 at 11:45 a.m. Following services memorial observance will be at the Pollard residence on Thursday until 9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA or Suncoast Hospice House, 6770 102nd Ave North, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.
of Hallandale, FL, formerly of Quincy, on June 28, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Roberta Eicoff. Services were held on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Sharon Memorial Park.
Barbara Signer, born Barbara Lucy, passed away last week in her Cambridge home at the age of 76. Born in New Jersey in 1938 to Frank and Esther Lucy, Barbara was raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She attended Radcliffe College before living in England and Paris, eventually settling in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After more than thirty years as a Periodical Librarian’s Assistant at Harvard’s Widener Library, Barbara retired in 2009.
Barbara was politically active for much of her life, working determinedly in support of political, environmental, and social causes, through donations, rallies, petitions, and letter writing. She worked for Barney Frank and, as part of the Nuclear Education Project group, published a book on parenting in the nuclear age. The friendships from which this group grew deepened over the years and continued to sustain her throughout her life.
Other interests included gardening, family, dance and theater, a voracious love of books, and spirituality. She converted to Judaism in her twenties, and found it a life long source of solace and support.
Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Kira and Rachel (Rae), her younger brother Richard Lucy (Dick), and a loving circle of family and friends across the globe. A memorial service will be held at the Wilson Chapel, 234 Herrick Road, in Newton Centre on Wednesday, July second at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Nature Conservancy or the ACLU.
Glickstein, Dr. Milton L., of Chestnut Hill, on June 24, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Lilian (Polov) Glickstein. Devoted father of Betty-Ann Estner of Natick. Loving brother of the late Anne Kaden, Celia Glickstein and Sue Hacker. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank his special caregiver, Valorie. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury, family and friends are invited to the Social Hall at his residence until 5 pm and 7-9 pm. Memorial observance will continue at his residence on Friday 1-5 pm, Sunday 12-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Food Bank at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, or to a charity of your choice.
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