Archive: March, 2014

Howard Feinberg-On March 23, 2014. Graveside services at B’nai Brith Cemetery, St. John St., Worcester on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 1:00pm.

Edward Porter- On March 23, 2014. Services were held on Thursday, March 27, 2014.

Maurice Gertel -Of Chestnut Hill, on March 24, 2014.Beloved husband of Jean (Gusow) Gertel for 69 years. Devoted father of Alan Gertel and his wife Diane, and Judy Solomon and her late husband Jerry.Dear grandfather of Larry Solomon and his wife Jodi, Matthew Solomon and his wife Lori,  Aaron Solomon and his wife Miriam, Wendy Gertel, and Heather Herman and her husband Bill.Cherished great grandfather of Ilana, Ziv, Eila and Zachary Solomon, and Brooke Herman. Dear brother- in- law of Roz Foster Bean and her husband Laurie Bean,and Roz’s late husband Melvin Foster. Services at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St.,Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Har Moriah Cemetery, Edgemere Rd.,West Roxbury, family and friends are invited to the function room at Hampton Place,77 Florence St.,  Chestnut Hill, until 8:00pm Wednesday,Thursday 7-9pm,and Friday 1-3 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Joseph N. Goff, 96, of Worcester died on Saturday, March 22, 2104. He leaves his wife of almost 50 years, Lillian (Gashin) Cohen Goff; a son, Richard Goff; a step-son, Fred Cohen; a son-in-law, Stephen Shulman and his wife, Carol; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Ruth (Caine) Goff, who died in 1961, his daughter, Karen Shulman, his step-son, Barney Cohen, his two brothers, Harry Goff and Udell Goff and by his sisters, Rose Goff, Eva Goff and Bessie Goff.He was born in Worcester and was a son of Robert and Ida Goff and was a lifelong resident. He was the owner of Caine Paint and Wallpaper in Worcester for many years, retiring in 2005. Joseph graduated from Clark University and received a Masters Degree in History. He was an Army Veteran of World War II and  served in the Pacific Theater.He was a Past President of Temple Emanuel and was a member of B’Nai Brith, Level Lodge of Masons, the Jewish War Veterans, and for many years was Chairman of the Finance Committee of Temple Emanuel. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MARCH 27,2014, AT TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be at B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial Observance will be announced at the funeral service. Memorial Contributions may be made to either Temple Emanuel Sinai, 280 May St., Worcester, MA 01602 or  Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, 631 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.

Patricia E. (Brown) Kirsh, 65, of Gardner, died on Saturday, March 22,2014 at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston after an illness. She leaves her husband of 41 years, Bruce M. Kirsh of Gardner; two sons, Robbie J. Kirsh and his wife Katherine of Melrose, MA and Jeffrey S. Kirsh and his fiancée Lindsey Caleo of College Park, MD; a sister, Marjorie, wife of Stanley Tom of Hillsborough, NJ; a niece, Rachel Tom, and a nephew, Kevin Tom; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Paula Kirsh of Fort Mill, SC; and a grandson, Samuel W. Kirsh.She was born in Newark, NJ and was a daughter of Louis C. and Mildred (Levy) Brown and lived in Gardner for 34 years. She graduated from Franklin Pierce University and  taught elementary school at Memorial School in Winchendon for 34 years, retiring in 2007. She was a member of Board of Trustees of Levi Heywood Memorial Library of Gardner.FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE  AT 11:00AM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 25,2014 AT CONGREGATION AGUDAT ACHIM, 268 WASHINGTON ST., LEOMINSTER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be at Sharon Memorial Park,  Canton St., Sharon, MA. Memorial observance  from 12:00 noon – 8pm on Wednesday, March 26, at her residence in Gardner. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patricia E. Kirsh Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Fidelity Bank, 330 Main St., Gardner, MA 01440.

FRANKLYN, Barbara (Sack) Of Natick, on March 21, 2014. Beloved wife of Michael Franklyn. Devoted mother of Michele Davis and her husband Jeff, Joanne Franklyn Brown and her life partner Kevin Peetz, Jill Franklyn and her wife Carolyn Kaliski, and Jay Franklyn. Cherished grandmother of Joshua Franklyn Brown. Loving sister of Leonard Sack and his wife Toby and the late Alan Sack and his surviving wife Vicky Sack. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford Street, Natick, on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 12 Noon. Following the interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at her late residence thru Wednesday evening. Remembrances may be made to the Judy Gordon Nursery School, C/O Temple Israel, Natick. Barbara was the former Director of Temple Israel Nursery School, where she was loved and adored.

Chawa Litewka, 97, of Dedham, passed away on March 19, 2014.  She is survived by her son Hersh Burkstein of Newton. Services on Friday, March 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Workman’s Circle Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.  Memorial observance will be announced.

Dorothy Dulman-Of Weston, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 18,2014.  Dodo was the adored wife of the beloved late Alvin L. Dulman, and daughter of Anna and Harry Elpert.  Devoted mother of Joan and Ken Karofsky and Margie Long and John Goyette. Loving grandmother of John and Robin Karofsky, Robert and Ann Karofsky, Stephanie and Mark Hogan, and Jamie Long and Jonathan Weiss.  Cherished great grandmother of Alec, Jackson, Madeleine, and Andrew Karofsky, and Maxx and Grover Hogan. Loving sister-in-law of the late Sydney and Sylvia Karofsky. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, March 24, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Jimmy Fund online at jimmyfund.org/gif/, by mail, checks made payable to: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, or phone: 800-525-4669.

Rhonda “Ronny” Zinner- of Boston, on March 18, 2014. Beloved wife of Michael Zinner. Dear Daughter of Carl Shapiro and the late Ruth (Gordon) Shapiro. Devoted mother of Jennifer Herman and her husband Mark, Jonathan Segal, Dan Zinner, and Darren Zinner and his wife Tracy. Loving grandmother of Ashley, Zachary and Alexandra Herman, Coby and Ethan Zinner. Dear sister of Ellen Jaffe and her husband Robert, and Linda Waintrup and her husband Daniel. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave. (parking on the Riverway), on Thursday, March 20, 2014 at 11:00 am. Following entombment at Newton Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Daniel  Waintrup on Thursday 2-8pm, Friday 2-5:30pm, Saturday 6-9pm, Sunday 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Surgical Cancer Care Fund, or The Surgery, Education and Program Support Fund, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02116.

Edward L. Gilfix -Of  Lexington, on March 17, 2014.Beloved husband of Lores (LeVita) Gilfix. Devoted father of Katherine Gilfix, David Gilfix and his wife Sharyn, Daniel Gilfix and his wife Florence. Dear grandfather of Miryam and Eliana, and Hannah and Elliot. Loving brother of Sumner Gilfix. Graveside services at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St., Lexington, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The ALS Clinical Research Fund, Development Office, Mass General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114 or Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

Edward L. Gilfix -Of  Lexington, on March 17, 2014.Beloved husband of Lores (LeVita) Gilfix. Devoted father of Katherine Gilfix, David Gilfix and his wife Sharyn, Daniel Gilfix and his wife Florence. Dear grandfather of Miryam and Eliana, and Hannah and Elliot. Loving brother of Sumner Gilfix. Graveside services at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St., Lexington, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The ALS Clinical Research Fund, Development Office, Mass General Hospital, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114 or Compassionate Care ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

Cynthia (Ponty) Talbert, 78, of Rutland and formerly of Spencer, died on Friday, March 14th in Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, after being stricken ill.She leaves two daughters, Julie Jamron, wife of David Cabana of Rutland, and Rise, wife of Michael Kent of Spencer; a son, Bret Talbert and his girlfriend, Dawn Corson of Barre, and eight grandchildren, Jeremy, Colin, Calev, Jacob, Etha, Kayla, Madison and Michaela. She was predeceased by her son, Morse Burack, her two former husbands, Edwin Burack and James Talbert, her fiance, John Poisant, her brother, Howard Ponty and her sister, Louise Koenig. She leaves several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was born in Worcester and was a daughter of Harry S. and Belle (Victor) Ponty and had lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to Spencer and most recently to Rutland. She graduated Classical High School, Worcester State Teachers College and received her Doctorate in Education from University of Connecticut.She was a teacher in grammar schools of the Worcester School System. She was a professor and administrator at Worcester State University and Fitchburg State University for many years, retiring several years ago. She co-authored two books. She was the former owner of The Brunch Box in Worcester. She was a talented pianist. She received Four Keys to the City of Worcester as well as many other awards. She travelled extensively, teaching for the America School. She had been an active member of National Council of Jewish Women, Worcester Chapter of Hadassah and PDK.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 19th in Beth Israel Synagogue on Jamesbury Drive in Worcester under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of Newton. Burial will be in Sons of Jacob Cemetery in Leicester. Memorial Observance will be held on Wednesday, March 19th and Thursday, March 20th at her residence in Rutland.Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Research, c/o University of Massachusetts Healthcare, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655 .

Samuel Resnick -On March 17, 2014. Services are incomplete at this time.

of Waltham, formerly of the West End of Boston, died on March 16, 2014.  Beloved wife of the late Oscar Berkman. Devoted mother of Jim Berkman and his wife Bonnie, Alan Berkman, Amy Berkman Losey and her husband Will, and Judy Rice. Dear friend of Florence Brown. Loving grandmother of Stasy McPherson, Sara McPherson, Seth McPherson, Jaime Berkman, Jarad Berkman and his wife Erin, and Jason Berkman.  Sister of the late George Stearn. Aunt of Judith Rodney and her husband Moe, and Michael Stearn and his wife Karen.  Services were held at the Kovner Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of choice.

Stavros  Socrates  Frantzis, of Jamaica Plain, 72, on March 15, 2014 after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Doris Charry Frantzis, and was the devoted father of Renzo Miranda of Jamaica Plain, and Sokrates Frantzis of California, his brother Kostas and sister Anthi.  Born and raised in Mytilini, Greece, he was Principal of Frantzis and Associates, a commercial and residential real estate investment, construction and development firm. His company focused on the revitalization of inner-city commercial areas in Boston neighborhoods, taking properties that were in disrepair and turning them into successful projects sensitive to neighborhood concerns regarding design and use. After receiving master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Technical University of Athens and from Northwestern University in Illinois, he earned his doctorate in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern in 1974. He was on the full-time faculties of Loyola University of Chicago (1973-1975) and then Northeastern University in Boston (1975-1982). He taught part-time at Babson College from 1982-1985. Stavros was fluent in Greek, English and Spanish and frequently traveled to Colombia and Greece. He, his wife and son Renzo went around the world in 80 days last summer, circling west to more than 10 countries before arriving back in Boston. He was a philanthropist who donated to many causes and was affiliated with community organizations that dealt with planning and commerce. His hands were said to be both strong and artistic, and he used them to design buildings and gardens. His blue eyes were the color of the Aegean Sea. “Death is the last journey in life,” he said. For information about the memorial event to be held on Tuesday, March 18, please contact stavrosmemorial@gmail.com

Charlotte (Crossman) Shapiro of Newton, on March 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Irving Shapiro. Devoted mother of Ellen H. Goldberg, Alice Hackman and Bruce Beck, Susan Brenner and her husband Stuart, Judy Belinfante and her husband Geoffrey. Beloved sister of the late Phyllis Parker and her late husband, George Parker.  Beloved sister of the late Robert  V. Crossman and his late wife, Ann Crossman.  Dear grandmother of Jennifer Pontello and her husband Mark, Jodi Mottola and her husband David, Lisa Stern and her husband Glenn, Jamie Mendelsohn and her husband Josh, Carrie Youngs and her husband Stuart, Lacy Forman and her husband Seth. Loving great grandmother of George Pontello, Scott and Rachel Magerer, Zach and Abby Stern, Nathan Mendelsohn, Spencer and  Addison Youngs. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.  Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom,  1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Centre St., West Roxbury, family and friends are invited to the Function Room at 210 Nahanton St., Newton, until 8 pm. Memorial observance will continue at Charlotte’s residence on Sunday, March 23, from  2-4 & 7-9 pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Hoffman Breast Center at Mount Auburn Hospital, 330 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge, MA 02138.

Theodore Katcher, 92, formerly of Leominster, died on Wednesday, March 12,2014, in St. Vincent Hospital.His wife Ethel (Peretz) Katcher died in 2007. He leaves a son, William Katcher of Leominster and four grandchildren, David Katcher and Jonathan Katcher, both of Fitchburg, Reesha Katcher of Pescadero, CA and Adam Katcher of Ann Arbor, Michigan.He was born in Brooklyn, New York,  lived in New Jersey for many years, and retired in Florida In his 25 years of retirement, he worked as a postal worker for the United States Post Office. He came to Leominster approximately 8 years ago.GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES  AT 11:00 AM,  SUNDAY, MARCH 16,2014 AT AGUDAS ACHIM CEMETERY, ROLLSTONE RD., FITCHBURG, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the Funeral.

Nathan Kashuk, 88, of Worcester, son of the late Jacob and Anne (Olsavich) Kashuk, died Wednesday, March 12,2014 at Beaumont Rehabilitation Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in the West End of Boston, Nathan graduated from English High in 1943, and at age 17 volunteered and served overseas for 32 months in the Pacific Theatre of operations in World War II. He was a decorated veteran who participated in battles of Tarawa in the Gilbert Islands, Saipan and Tinian in the Marianas Island and Okinawa. He was with the first occupation forces in Nagasaki three weeks after the dropping of the 2nd atomic bomb. He was considered an “atomic veteran.” Nathan graduated Burdett College in 1947, married the love of his life, Dorothy (Potash) in 1947, and lived in Worcester until 1989 when they moved to Hyannis, MA. They returned to Worcester in 2009 to be closer to family. Nathan was a CPA in Worcester, establishing his own accounting firm, and became a senior partner in the Worcester CPA firm Kumin, Kashuk and Stevens, retiring at age 64. He was a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, Massachusetts Society of CPA’s, a life member of the Jewish War Veterans and Disabled American Veterans.He was active his entire career in civic and professional organizations including: the Executive Committee of the Massachusetts Society of CPA’s, and auditor of that organization, a member of Level Lodge of Masons in Worcester and the Masonic Fraternal Lodge of Cape Cod, and a member of the Allepo Temple. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, served as Treasurer and as Chairman of the Finance Committee, and Treasurer of Brotherhood of Temple Emanuel in Worcester and Cape Cod Synagogue. He most recently served as a member of the Willows Residents Advisory Committee. Nathan is survived by his devoted and close knit family; his wife Dorothy; children Gerald A. Kashuk and his wife Shelley of Paxton, Jane E. Nahabedian and her husband Arthur of Chelmsford, Garry Kashuk and his wife Marie of Cranston, Rl, and Larry Kashuk and his wife Darlene of Villa Park, CA; grandchildren Jill E. Ricardo and her husband Jason of Framingham, Leslie McKeough and her husband David of Broadlands, VA, Joshua Kashuk of San Francisco, Benjamin Kashuk of Villa Park, CA, Jacob Kashuk of Milwaukee, WI, Samuel Kashuk of Portland, OR, and three great grandchildren. Nathan was predeceased by his sister Sophia.Nathan provided inspiration, motivation and support to all who met him. He was a family man first and foremost, cherishing the time he spent with his ever-expanding family. He was a proud Marine, a world traveler, and lived a joyous and accomplished life.The funeral will be 3:00PM, Sunday, March 16,2014 at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 280 May St, Worcester, under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of Newton. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester. Memorial Observance will be held through Monday evening at the Willows, 101 Barry Rd. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Nathan Kashuk to: Temple Emanuel Sinai, 280 May St, Worcester 01602.

Samuel Musnikow,  of  Winchester , on March 12, 2014. Graveside services will be held at Mount Lebanon Cemetery,7800 Myrtle Ave., Glendale,NY (Queens) on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 11:15 am. Shiva will be at the Musnikow residence: The Gables, 299 Cambridge St., Unit 336, Winchester, MA, Sunday-Thursday afternoons and evenings, and Friday afternoon.

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Effie Meaghan Harrington- Age 26, of Somerville , on  March 11, 2014.Beloved  daughter of Susan  B. Nissenbaum, and Thomas Harrington and his wife Lucy. Dear granddaughter of Rhoda (Frye) Nissenbaum and the late Joseph J. Nissenbaum, and the late Ovis  and Paul Harrington. Dear sister of Adam Harrington. Dear half sister of Christina, Patrick Harrington, Linda Muller and Michael Harrington. Services at Congregation  B’nai Shalom , 117 East Main St.,  Westborough, on Friday, March 14, 2014 at  10:00 am. Interment to follow at  Beth Shalom of Cambridge Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Congregation B’nai Shalom Music Fund.

of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on March 11, 2014. Beloved husband of Frances M. (Tattelbaum) Carver-Budd. Devoted father of Richard Carver and his wife Cathy, Beth Carver-Kannel and her husband Steve, and Sharon Tankel and her husband Richard. Dear grandfather of Stephanie, Carolyn, Samantha, Julie, Lisa, Sam, and Allie. Loving brother of Arthur Budd and his wife Linda, Eleanor Budd, Harriet Schuster, and the late Byron Schuster. Also survived by 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Following burial at Sharon Memorial Park, the family will be returning to the Interfaith Chapel at New Bridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215.

Dr. Irving Wolf, 89, of Wayland, formerly of Newton, passed away on March 8, 2014 at the Metro West Medical Center in Framingham.  He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth P. (Haughey) Wolf with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

The son of the late Samuel and Anna (Tornansky) Wolf, he was born and raised in New Haven, CT.

Dr. Wolf was inducted into the United States Army in 1943 and served with the I & E Western Base division in Northern France during WWII.  He received the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and the American Theater Service Medal prior to being honorably discharged in 1946.  Upon returning from military service, Dr. Wolf attended Boston University earning his doctorate in psychology in 1954.

Following graduation he served in administration and treatment of children and adults for several years before returning to Boston University as Professor of Psychology.  During his 16 years at BU he served as chair of several programs including directorship of the graduate program in clinical psychology.

In addition to his wife, Dr. Wolf is survived by daughter Susan Abrams and husband Jacques, sons Richard Wolf and wife Denise, Robert Wolf, and William Wolf.  In addition he leaves four grandchildren, Michelle Abrams, and Steven, Jessica and Rachel Wolf

Funeral service in the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (at Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON, on March 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.  Burial with military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Wayland.  Following interment, guests are invited to gather at the clubhouse at The Hills at Mainstone in Wayland.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Freddie Slifka – of Boston and Palm Beach, FL, on March 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Gilda (Koritz) Slifka. Devoted father of Adam Slifka and his wife Gail, Jennifer Slifka Vidal and her husband Luis, and Eric Slifka and his wife Laurie. Cherished grandfather of Aaron Slifka, Sam, Lily and Monica Vidal, and Max, Colby, and Claudia Slifka. Dear brother of Richard Slifka and his wife Rosalyn. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, family and friends are invited to the Taj Hotel, Arlington St.,Boston, until 5:00 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Jennifer and Luis Vidal on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of MA, Attn: Pamela Spitzer, 220 North Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760.

Cyker, Sima, of Boston, MA on March 6, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jankel “Jack” Cyker.  Private services were held.

of Norwood, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Dorothy (Portman) Fox and devoted father of 3 sons, Evan, Jeffrey and his wife Jean, and Jonathan.  He is also survived by his grand-dog, Bella.

Don was a longtime account executive at the Community Newspaper Company and also was a veteran of the Korean War.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to a charity of choice.

Marilyn (Sagansky) Riseman, of Boston, on March 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bill Riseman. Devoted mother of  Marcy Prager and her husband Robert. Dear grandmother of Joanna Prager Johnsen and her husband Gregory A. Johnsen, and Daniel Prager. Dearest  daughter  of the late Harry “Doc” Sagansky and Mollie (Goodsnyder) Sagansky. Dear sister of Robert Sage,  Norman Sagansky and Burton Sage. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 1:30 pm.Following  interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield, family and friends are invited to the residence  of  Marcy and Robert Prager  from 4-8 pm Friday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

Weber-Rita (Newmark), of Westborough, on March 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Seymour Weber. Devoted mother of Rochelle Weber and her husband Jeff Knopf, Lois Wollin and her husband Michael, and Steven Weber and his very dear friend Gina Connell. Dear grandmother of Daniel and his wife Eugenie, Joel, and Sara. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Friday, March 7, 2014 at 11:45 am. Remembrances may be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 S. Roxbury Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90035 or  Congregation B’nai Shalom, 117 E. Main St., Westborough, MA  01581.

of Boynton Beach, FL, and Narragansett, RI, formerly of Newton, MA, on February 26, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Seymour Silverstein. Mother of Scott Brightman and his wife Sharon, and Todd Brightman. Grammy of Rachel and Allie Brightman. Sister of Debora Rottenberg and her husband Alan. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Debora and Alan Rottenberg on Sunday until 9 pm, Monday and Tuesday 4- 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to URJ Eisner Camp – Give the Gift of Camp – 160 Chubb Avenue, Suite 207, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 or Congregation BNai Israel, 224 Prospect St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.

Louis Mietla, age 89, died on Tuesday, February 25,2014, at the Jewish Healthcare Center.His wife of 49 years, Shirley (Goldstein) Mietla died in 2010. He leaves a stepdaughter, Amy Yanover ,wife of David L. Matterville, of North Brookfield; a sister-in-law, Miriam Mietla, wife of the late Felix Mietla of Worcester, two grandsons, Aaron and Jacob, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins.During the Holocaust, he was interned in Auschwitz Concentration Camp, where his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins were murdered.He owned Roxy Cleaners for many years, retiring many years ago.He was born in Poland and was a son of Pinchos and Sarah Chaya (Levine) Mietla and had lived many years in Worcester, then 28 years in Aventura, FL before returning to Worcester 8 years ago.He was a member of Yeshiva Achei Timimim and Shaarai Torah Synagogue West. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:00AM ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2,2014, AT B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY,  ST. JOHN’S RD., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON.

Memorial Observance will be announced at the funeral

BRICK, Leonard- of Waltham, on February 24, 2014. Dear son of the late Harry and Jeanette (Moretsky) Brick. Loving brother of Bob Brick and Neil Brick. Uncle of Laura, Andrea, and David Sheppard-Brick. Nephew of the late Lena Moretsky. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, on Sunday, March 2 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Fuller Street, Everett, the family will return to Temple Reyim. Memorial observance will continue at 6 pm on Monday at the home of Robert Brick and Janet Sheppard in Northampton. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to  Temple Reyim, Newton, or to Paulo Freire Charter School, 161 Lower Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com  Family Owned

Arthur “Archie” Sherman  passed away on  February 26, 2014. Born on December 8, 1928,  to Gertie and Benjamin Sherman,  Arthur attended Boston Latin School, Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He practiced law until 1972 when he was appointed a judge to the Cambridge District Court, where he served until mandatory retirement in 1998. Arthur was a mentor to hundreds of young lawyers and judges in his 26 years on the bench. He was married for 47 years to the beautiful Norma Sherman until her death in 2000. The lights of his life were his children, Jayne and Marc Lampert of Sudbury, Barbara and Lee Levison of New York City, Michael and Jacquie Sherman of Needham and Paul Sherman and David Garten of Boston and Provincetown. He took delight and pride in his eight wonderful grandchildren, Dana, Seth and Joshua Lampert; Ben, Sam and Liza Levison; and Gabrielle and Nathan Sherman.  Arthur also had a close and special relationship with his only brother and sister in law, Albert  and Linda Sherman, and his niece and nephews, Risa, Matthew and Peter Sherman. Funeral services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave.,  Needham,  on Friday, February  28, 2014 at  10:00 am .Following  interment  at  Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park in West Roxbury,  the family will receive guests at Temple Beth Shalom in Needham until 5:30 pm. Albert and Linda Sherman will receive their friends at their residence Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm.
Remembrances  in Arthur’s memory may  be made to Dr. Edwin P. Alyea’s Research Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Leonard I. Katz  of Longmeadow, MA, on Feb. 25, 2014.Beloved husband of the late Laura (Goodless) Katz. Devoted father of Ellen Mittman and her husband Bruce, and Lisa Axelrod and her husband Eugene. Dear grandfather of Emily and Andrew Mittman, Jason and David Axelrod. Dear great grandfather of Alanna and Ella. Dear brother of the late Eunice Elion. Graveside services at The Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen and Bruce Mittman Friday till 4:00pm and Saturday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Community Housing For The Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA  02135.

Shaiman-Shira of Arlington, on February 24, 2014. Beloved wife of David Pruskin. Devoted mother of Toby and Leo. Loving sister of Cindy Bamforth and Pamela Dumont. Services at Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Road, Sudbury, on Wednesday, February 26, at 11:00 am. Interment at Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln,MA.

Shiva Visiting Times with David, Toby, Leo and family

Home of Sara and Mitch Levine

21 Bedford Lane

Lincoln, MA 01773

Wednesday 4:30 – 6:30 pm (service at 5 pm)

Thursday 7 – 9:30 pm (service at 7:30 pm)

Saturday starting at 7 pm with Kirtan and prayer circle at 8

If you would like to visit with David, Toby, Leo and family at their home in Arlington, MA on Sunday or Monday, please email Steven LeBlanc at stevenrleblanc@gmail.com.

Charitable contributions in Shira’s beloved memory are invited to be made to Urban Adamah.

Weinstein-Joshua (Josh), Age 58, of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, suddenly on February 20, 2014.  Beloved son of the late Jean Paul and Betty H. (Simons) Weinstein.  Loving brother of Lisa Hollis and her husband Jay of Wells, Maine, and adored uncle of Julie and Annie Hollis.  He leaves behind many cherished friends and relatives in Florida and Massachusetts; his childhood buddies who were there for him through thick and thin  – Barry, Craig, Marc, Peter, and Marty and the late David Polivy. His cousins, Penny, Kathy, Nancy-Jo, Amy, Laurie, Tandee, Amy, Andrew, Judy, Johnny, Jaime, Ann, Heidi, and especially Marc, Kerrie, and Jeff.  His beloved dogs Zoey and Noodles.  Graveside services at Temple Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, opposite 2604 Centre Street, West Roxbury, on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Dachshund Rescue of America, www.DRNA.org/donate.pup or McLean’s Hospital, Belmont, MA.

age 95 and formerly of Rancho Bernardo, California and St. Paul, Minnesota, died February 22, 2014 after a brief illness. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at MetroWest Hospital in Framingham, Massachusetts. Her parents were William and Florence Cohen of Duluth, MN and her husband of 47 years until his death in 1995, was Dr. Harold Barrie, a dentist and B’nai B’rith leader in St. Paul, MN.

Miriam is survived by her sister, Helen Sall, of Sacramento, CA and formerly of Larchmont, NY; her daughter, Michelle Barrie, of Watertown, MA, her son and daughter-in-law, Lee and Cindy (nee Kurman) Barrie of Chicago, IL; sister-in-law Deborah Baronofksy, of Scottsdale, AZ and formerly of San Diego, CA; nephews Louis Sall (Lorraine) of Sacramento, California; Sherman Sall (Esti), who recently moved to Switzerland; Dr. Ian Baronofsky (Laura) of Austin, Texas; Dr. Sam Baronofsky of San Francisco, CA; two grand-nieces and two grand-nephews.

Miriam was born in 1918 in St. Paul, MN and grew up in Duluth, MN. She earned her bachelor’s degree at St. Scholastica College in Duluth and later, earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She was head of the Medical Social Work department at Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis and for many years was a psychiatric social worker at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Minneapolis. She developed a close bond with many of her professional colleagues, many of whom became lifelong friends.

Miriam was a longtime member of Mt. Zion Temple in St. Paul and a member of Hadassah and Brandeis Women. An avid reader and lover of the performing arts, she was a supporter of the Minneapolis Symphony, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Tyrone Guthrie Theater. She and Harold enjoyed many international voyages together.

In the mid-1980s Miriam and Harold retired to Rancho Bernardo, California, where she continued an active life. She was involved with her synagogue, Adat Shalom in Poway, California and served as president of her local chapter of NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees). After the death of her husband in 1995 she moved to Seacrest Village in Poway, California, where she lived among many great friends, until she moved to Framingham, MA in 2011 to be near her daughter.

She was an excellent gourmet cook, and prepared many wonderful meals for her family and friends. Miriam was a gentle, caring and socially conscious woman, always with a kind, thoughtful word and a deep intellectual curiosity. She continued to be an avid news and political aficionado until her final illness.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Friday February 28, 2014 at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, in San Diego, CA 92121 (Phone: 800-352-2646). Donations in her memory can be sent to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org).

of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of South Brookline, on February 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Greenberg) Kaplan. Devoted father of Meredith Lutsky, James Kaplan, and Susanne Kaplan. Dear grandfather of Michael, Matthew, Rachel, Joshua, Jordan, Andrew, and Daniel. Loving brother of Leonard Kaplan and son of the late Morris and Selma Kaplan. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, NY, NY 10018.

WORCESTER – Dr. Hans M. Wolff, 102, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, February 20, 2014, after a short illness. Dr.Wolff was born in Neustadt in Oberschlesien, Germany in 1911. He was the beloved husband of Rita Hamburger who died in 1976 and then of Rhoda Mittledorf who died in 1990. Dr. Wolff completed the pre-clinical program in medicine at the German Universities of Freiburg and Wurzburg in the mid-1930s, but was unable to start his clinical studies before the Nazis closed the universities to Jewish students. Dr. Wolff left Germany with his fiancé and her parents in 1939, first arriving in Cuba, where he married Rita. After about a year, they obtained visas to immigrate to the United States, and settled in Boston. In 1943, Dr. Wolff was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the 69th Infantry Division Intelligence Unit and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. When asked by one of his grandchildren if it was hard to go back to Europe to fight in the war, Hans replied, “No, this was my war. I wanted to go.” Dr. Wolff was discharged in 1946 and lived in Brookline, MA with his wife and family. Using the GI Bill, Mr. Wolff attended the Massachusetts College of Optometry. Upon graduation, he opened a practice in Millbury, MA and moved his family to Worcester. He practiced optometry for many years until he retired at age 71. Dr. Wolff enjoyed traveling, reading, listening to music, and keeping in touch with friends and family. Dr. Wolff is survived by his children, Barbara Kupfer of Worcester, wife of the late David Kupfer, and Kenneth Wolff and his wife Jacqueline of Newton; his grandchildren, Johanna Chesley and her husband Nathan of Andover, Zachary Wolff of Newton, Sharon Roberts and her husband Russell of Potomac, MD, Dahlia Kupfer and her husband Stuart Hirschfeld of Seattle, WA, Tamara Kupfer and her husband Andrew Sirulnik of Northampton, and his great-grandchildren Analise, Yael, Ezra, Aryeh, Zev, Eli, Anya, Caleb, Benjamin, Eve, and Dov. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Tira Wolff. In an article written by Laura Porter for the Telegram and Gazette on September 29, 2011 titled “Lifetime of Memories Nears 100”, Dr. Wolff said: “It’s amazing, I did have an interesting life. I always felt that I helped make history and I made a nice family.” FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 3:00 PM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD AT TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI, 280 MAY ST., WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester.Memorial observance will be announced at the time of the funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Eisenberg Assisted Living, 631 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609, Tatnuck Park, 340 May St., Worcester, MA 01602 or to Knollwood Nursing Home, 87 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606 Portions of Ms. Porter’s article were used in writing this obituary.

Lane-Thelma P. (Israelson) of Canton, formerly of Newton and Boynton Beach, FL, on February 19, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Ted Lane and the late Charles Vengrow. Devoted mother of Jerry and Nina Lane, Carol and Robert Biederman, Terry and Jon Davis, Scott and Sharon Lane, Jack Vengrow, and Jane Vengrow. Dear grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of George and Edward Ellison. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton,  on Sunday, February 23 at 11am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Scott and Sharon Lane until 9 pm on Sunday and continuing  Monday, 2-4 pm, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to B’nai Brith International (bnaibrith.org), 2020 K Street, NW, 7^th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 or to Hadassah, 200 Reservoir Street, Suite 103, Needham, MA  02494.

Eidelman-Elliot on February 16^th, passed away with his loving family by his side in East Falmouth, Massachusetts.  Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend will be dearly missed.  Elliot was 86 years young and left behind a legacy of memories.  He was the eldest son of the late Albert and Mary Eidelman.  He was the devoted husband of the late Janet Eidelman whom he cherished 60 years of his life. He leaves behind his endearing children Albert, Ellen, Kenneth, and Dana.  Shoshana, Max, Joshua, Anna and Abigail will always treasure their Grampy.  He was the caring brother of Gerald and late Muriel.  Elliot spent his entire career dedicated as an accountant in Brookline and was a wonderful role model to his children and grandchildren.  In his later years Elliot lived at JML Care Center in Falmouth, where he enjoyed many social events and visits from family and friends. We will love you a bushel and a peck.  Graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park.  120 Canton St., Sharon on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 12:45pm.

Contributions in Elliot’s memory may be sent to The COPD Foundation.

of Natick, on February 16, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Lester Jaffe.  Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 10:45 AM.

of Waltham, on February 14, 2014. Beloved husband of Roberta “Bunnie” (Rosenberg) Berger with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Devoted father of Scott Berger of Beverly, Elisa Berger DiPietro and Tony Di Pietro of Danvers, and Michelle Berger Rubano and Robert J. Rubano of Danvers. Grandfather of Anthony and Joanie DiPietro, Thomas and Nicole Rubano, and great-grandfather of Robert Carney and Adrian Gibson. Very beloved cousin  of Carol Hootstein. Brother-in-law of Bill Rosenberg and uncle of Matthew, Eric, Ryan, and the late Tara. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 2:00 PM. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM, and Friday 2-4 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 3400, Woburn, MA 01801.

Jerry was born in Brooklyn, New York and was the son of the late Harry Berger and Edythe (Putnam) Berger.  He was raised in Brighton and enlisted in the United States Marines in 1951.  Jerry served with the 3rd Battalion of the 10th Marines in Korea and was honorably discharged after faithful and dedicated military service in 1954.  He was the owner and proprietor of the Saber Manufacturing Company. Jerry loved spending time with his family and was an avid boater.  He will be lovingly remembered by all those whose lives he touched.

Roger Salloway-Services pending.

Ruth (Wilensky) Davis, 93, of Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, died on Wednesday, February 12,2014. Her husband of 38 years, Maurice Davis, died in 1985. She leaves a son, Dr. Jeffrey J. Davis and his wife Nancy of Westboro; two grandchildren, Ilyce Davis of Westfield, NJ and Jonathan Davis and his wife Rachel of New York City and three grandchildren, Brayden, Ellie and Chase.She was born in Queens, New York and was a daughter of Morris and Lena (Goldberg) Wilensky. Ruth lived in Laurelton, NY for many years, and for 20 years in Lake Worth, FL before moving to Worcester two years ago.She had been an executive secretary for 30 years.GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 11AM ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16,2014, AT BETH DAVID CEMETERY, ELMONT RD., ELMONT, NEW YORK, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON.Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence, 631 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.

of Brookline, formerly of Mattapan, on February 10, 2014. Beloved son of the late Betty (Zeidman) Cooperstein-Schlang-Pearl and the late Aaron Cooperstein and David Schlang. Step-son of the late Murray Pearl. Devoted brother of Judith Cooperstein Rothenberg and her late husband David of Silver Spring, MD and Howard and Ruthann Schlang of Randolph. Beloved uncle of Karen and Steve Simon of Gaithersburg, MD, Amy and Larry Cohen of Olney, MD, Dana and Don Gilbert of Carver, and Michael Schlang of Randolph. Great-uncle of Courtney, Andrew, Kayla, Alexander, Brandon, Caleigh, and Jacob. He was a U.S. Navy veteran (Korea) and a member of the Consolidated Lodge AF & AM. Burt was a proud advertising executive for the Boston Globe for 40 years. Graveside services at the Vilno Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701

Suzanne de Monchaux -of Brookline , formerly  of Marblehead, on February 10, 2014. Graveside Services will be private.

Arnold Mindick- of  Boca Raton, on February  12, 2014. Complete notice to follow.

He was the  beloved husband of Stephany L. (Sandler) Kozol. Dear son of the late Frank L. and Mildred H. (Weschler) Kozol. Devoted father of Matthew S. Kozol and his wife Kim, David M. Kozol and his wife Anna, and Andrea Kozol and her husband Mark. Cherished grandfather of Emilie, Sophie, Alexie, Maia, Nathan, Eliana, Michaela, and Franklin. Loving brother of Lee H. Kozol and the late Robert D. Kozol. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston (parking on the Riverway), on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-8 pm at The Boston Harbor Hotel, Wharf Room, 40 Rowes Wharf, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Leslie S.T. Fang Research Foundation, 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA 02114 or the Frank L. and Mildred H. Kozol Fund, c/o Harvard Law School Library, 1545 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Services for Jeffrey Rosen were held privately at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel on Sunday February 9, 2014.

Saul Cutler, of Newton and Hull, MA, born Aug. 26, 1922. Served in the Military ASTP, attended Oregon State College, owner of Newton Iron and Metal, and co-owner of Cutler House Antiques. Beloved husband of 70 years to Ann Lazrus, devoted father of Dr. Mark Cutler and wife Sandi of Worcester, MA, Dr. Scott Cutler and wife Robin of N.Y.C., and Corey Cutler, Esq., and wife Andrea of Needham, MA.  Cherished grandfather of Adam Cutler and wife Jodi, Dr. Alex Cutler and wife Dr. May-Tal, Dr. Beth Cutler-Freedman and husband Ross, and Michelle Dinnenberg and husband Eric. Adoring greatgrandfather of Ilana Cutler and Oliver Freedman. Saul was a member of B’nai Brith, Temple Emeth, Newton JCC, and the Masonic Level Lodge in Worcester, where he served as Chaplain for twenty-five years. Funeral services  Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11:00 am, at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA. Following the interment  at Temple Emeth Cemetery , memorial observance  will be at  Nahanton Woods, 210 Nahanton St., Newton,  MA,  from 1-5 & 7-9pm. Expressions of sympathy in Saul’s memory maybe made to Lown Cardiovascular Center, 21 Longwood Ave., Brookline, MA 02446 or Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.