Archive: January, 2014

NEWELL, Albert of Newton, MA, on Thurs., Jan. 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Roberta (Feldman) Newell. Devoted father of Howard Newell and his wife Sandra, Susan Newell, and Nancy, wife of Lester Jansen. Beloved step-father of Debra Feldman, David Feldman and his wife Judy and the late Patriicia Scheffler. Beloved brother of the late Florence Solomont. Cherished grandfather of Deborah, wife of Steven Pierce, Nicole, wife of Ira Wenzel, Isami Ching and his wife Charlene, China Ching, Elizabeth Jansen, and the late David Jansen. Cherished great- grandfather of 6. Graveside  services  at 1:45 pm, Sunday, January 12, at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be announced at the  funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Fanconi Anemia Research Fund, 1801 Willamette St, Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401 or to Alzheimer’s Association , 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.

Zola, Geoffrey, 21 year resident of Lexington, MA, formerly from West Hartford, CT, passed away peacefully at home and is survived by his treasured wife, Judy Seltzer Zola, and beloved children, Rebecca, Zachary and Sarah. Geoffrey was pre-deceased by his father, Joseph and his brother Benjamin, and is also survived by his mother, Marcia, brothers, Lawrence and Michael, sister-in-law Ling, and numerous nieces and nephews. Geoffrey graduated from Hall High School and Drexel University with a major in Management. Geoffrey worked most recently for the Boston Red Sox as a ticket taker and was thrilled to be in attendance when they won the World Series. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at 11:30 am. Following interment at  Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at his residence Sunday until 9 pm, Monday – Thursday 7-9 pm, Friday 1-3 pm. Evening minyan at 7:45 pm. Donations may be made to the Geoffrey Zola Holocaust Education Fund at Temple Emunah, or in Geoffrey’s memory to the Red Sox Foundation (www.redsoxfoundation.org) and will be used for game tickets for children who otherwise could not afford to see the game.

Francine (Gilman) Perry, 54, of Westford, passed away on January 8, 2014, at home, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Harold “Hap” Perry and devoted mother of Sydney Gabrielle Perry.

Born in Boston, daughter of the late Charles and Selma (Engle) Gilman, Francine was raised in Framingham where she graduated from high school in 1977, and went on to earn her degree from Lasell Junior College.  Francine was part-owner, senior executive manager and buyer for Ralph Jordan’s Gifts in Acton. She was a longtime member of Congregation Beth Elohim in Acton, Hadassah and was charitable to several organizations.  Francine’s greatest joy was raising her daughter, Sydney, and celebrating holidays and special events with family and close friends.

Francine was the loving sister of Aaron Gilman and his wife Susan of Brookline and Stuart Gilman of Northborough, dear niece of Lorraine Gilman and Sandy (Engle) Orton, and sister-in-law to Donald and Janice Bresnick and Ellen Hearst Gilman.  Francine was a dedicated aunt to Matthew and his wife Mandy, Alex, and Danny Gilman, Rosemary Perry, and James, Raymond, and Paul Bresnick. She is also survived by many loving cousins and wonderful life long friends.

Services at Congregation Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, on January 12, 2014 at 10:30 am. Interment to follow service.

Memorial observance will be held at the home of Harold, Sydney (and Francine) Perry from 2-4 & 6-9 PM, and Monday and Tuesday 6-9 PM.

The family wishes to thank the invaluable hospice nurses and staff from the Hospice of the NorthShore. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Francine’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society’s, Relay for Life (under Sydney Perry’s participant name)  http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14NE?px=27349418&pg=personal&fr_id=58978 or Care Dimensions (formerly Hospice of the North Shore) 70 Walnut St., Suite 301, Wellesley, MA 02481.

Georgia (Yaffe) Freid-of Delray Beach, FL  and Chestnut Hill, on January 6, 2014. Beloved wife of the late William Freid. Dear daughter of the late David and Ellen (Linsey) Yaffe. Devoted mother of Andrea Noble, Barry Freid and his wife Evan, Gerry Freid and his wife Kim, and Lisa Allen and her husband Russell. Loving grandmother of David Noble and his wife Amity, Jenn  Goldblatt and her husband Doug, Mathew and Andrew Freid, Jared and Harry Freid, Joshua, Eric and Hannah Allen. Cherished great grandmother of Will, Maryn and Maggie Noble, and James and Zachary Goldblatt. Services at Congregation Mishkan  Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Newton, on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held in the function room at Hampton Place, 77 Florence St., Newton until 8:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm, and at her residence Friday 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Cardinal Cushing Center, 405 Washington St., Hanover, MA 02339 (Attn: Laurie Maranian).

Of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury and Mattapan, age 102, on January 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Green, devoted mother of Cyrill (Green) Wolf and the late Merton Wolf, and Brenda (Karwan) Green and the late Edward Green.  Predeceased by her loving parents, Rose and Jacob Yorra, her sisters Mary Kushner and Frances Gordon Smith, her brothers Abraham Yorra and Henry Yorra, and many, many friends. Beloved grandmother of Jeffrey Wolf and his wife Valerie, Paul Wolf, Donna Behr and her husband Daniel, and Rachel DeAntonio and her husband Brian. Dear great-grandmother of Elissa (Wolf) and Joshua Strauss, Jason and Gregory Wolf, Philip and Leslie Wolf, Aaron and Alexander Behr, and Stephen, Zachary, and Emily DeAntonio.  Also survived by many loving (great-grand and grand) nieces and nephews. Friend to many of the staff and residents of Avery Crossing and Newbridge on the Charles. The family expresses its deep appreciation to everyone on the 3rd floor of Newbridge on the Charles for their wonderful support and care. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 1 pm. Following interment at Vilkomer Cemetery, Melrose, MA, family and friends are invited to the home of Cyrill Wolf until 8 pm, and Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA, 02131.

of Needham, on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Beloved husband for 54 years of Lois (Silverstein). Loving father of Sheryl and Robert Barkan of Bedford, Marcia and Jason Bovarnick of Medfield, and Richard and Marcy Raskind of Needham. Adored Grampy of Laurel and Michael Barkan, Mitchell and Ross Bovarnick, and Alyssa and Alexander Raskind. Fun-loving brother-in-law of Marian and Dr. Howard Jewell of Tinton Falls, NJ and Gail and Frank Jablonski of Levittown, PA. The family sincerely thanks caregivers Vickie Falcon and Marie Julien for their support. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 41 Dedham Street, Sharon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Richard and Marcy Raskind on Tuesday until 8:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday  2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ed’s memory may be made to VNA Care Network & Hospice, 175 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02494 or  Temple Beth Shalom Chesed Fund.

of Henniker, NH, formerly of Framingham, on January 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Jeremiah Greenglass. Devoted mother of Barry Greenglass, Laura Johnson, and Shelley Greenglass. Dear grandmother of Maureen and David Tolan, and Zachary Coughlin. Loving sister of Anita Simon. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Manchester Animal Shelter, 490 Dunbarton Rd., Manchester, NH 03102.

Vera (Perlin) Donin, 75, of 39 First St., Worcester, died on Wednesday, January 1st in St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness.

She leaves her husband of 38 years, Edward Donin of Worcester. A daughter, Irina wife of Dr. Trudng Huynh of Littleton; a brother Gene Perlin and his wife Maya of Florida and two grandchildren, Eva and Pauline Huynh.

She was born in Moscow, Russia and was the daughter of Iosif and Perla (Berman) Perlin and moved to Worcester in 1992.

She graduated college and was an engineer in Hydraulic Machinery.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1:30 PM ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 5TH IN BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE AT 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery in Worcester.

Hilda Sirota-in Rockville, MD. Services in The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, on Thursday January 2, 2014 at 11:00 am. Interment in The Meretzer Cemetery, Woburn.

Evelyn Leavitt-of Framingham, on December 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of  Debra Alesi and Margery Stearn. Private graveside service was held on Tuesday Dec 31, 2013.

Hannah (Frost) Karp, age 97, died in Victoria Haven Nursing Home in Norwood after a long illness. Her husband of many years, Dr. Lewis S. Karp, died in 1975. She leaves a son, Thomas A. Karp and his wife Patricia of Sharon; a daughter, Martha J. Palmer of Framingham; a daughter-in-law, Melanie Karp of Needham; a sister, Marian Sussna of New York City; four grandchildren, Lauren, wife of Ronald Kinghorn of Needham, Jonathan Karp of Washington, D.C., Rachael, wife of Michael Lizotte of Essex Junction, VT and Alexander J. Karp of Brookline, MA; and three great grandchildren, Calvin, Caroline and Sadie. She was predeceased by a son, Dr. Peter J. Karp. She was born in Hudson, NY, a daughter of Morris and Celia (Swyer) Frost, was raised in Glens Falls, NY and lived in Worcester from the late 1930’s until 1992, when she moved to Norwood. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES AT 1:00 PM, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31, AT WORCESTER HEBREW CEMETERY, CEMETERY RD., AUBURN, MA, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPEL OF NEWTON. Memorial observance will be held  immediately following  interment at a location to be announced at the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI or National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mass., 529 Main St., Suite 1M17, Boston, MA 02129.

Yorks-Donald R., of Dedham, formerly of Wellington, FL and Randolph, MA, on December 29, 2013. For 60 years, the beloved husband of Eleanor (Levine). Devoted father of Ronald Yorks and Cindi Richards, Jonathan Yorks and his wife Linda, and Julie Shane and her husband Tom. Dear grandfather of Dayna and Amanda Yorks, Ashley, Brittney and Teddy Shane, and Alden Yorks. Loving brother of Richard Yorks and the late Lawrence Yorks. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, on Tuesday, December 31 at 12 noon. Following  interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Julie and Tom Shane on Tuesday, and will continue through Thursday. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

85, of Wellesley, died on December 28, 2013. Devoted husband of Sylvia A. (Weinstein) Kushner. Treasured father of Marc A. Kushner (Laurie Salitan) and Joel L. Kushner (David Wolff). Cherished grandfather of Emily Kushner Salitan, Nora Kushner Salitan, Estuardo Kushner Wolff, and Ella Blum Kushner Rodriguez. Loving brother of Russell Kushner and Diane (Kushner) Kaunfer, ‘zl. Beloved uncle and friend to many. Loyal Mason and Master of the 100th Anniversary of Adelphi Lodge A.F. and A.M. Born in Boston to Al and Mary (Yorra) Kushner of blessed memory, Sy attended Boston Latin School for several years but ultimately graduated from Brighton High before achieving a BS from Northeastern. In 1961, Sy entered into the insurance business with his father-in-law, Philip Weinstein, ‘zl, and later ran the business where he was working daily until a sudden illness and cancer diagnosis in November, that ultimately ended his life. Sy and Sylvia,who married in 1959, lived an active life, filled with exploration around Boston, other parts of the nation and many foreign countries. As recently as this summer, they traveled to five Scandinavian countries. In the past, they visited England, France and regularly went to Montreal, where friends ran a B & B, for the Jazz Festival. They were early “foodies’ and delighted taking friends and relatives to wonderful new restaurants they had discovered in Boston and other places. Sy was an avid fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots, devoured good books, and was a serious aficionado of red wine. Although highly intelligent, Sy never wore his brain on his sleeve. Rather, it was his generous heart that was his most prominent feature. He was a kind, gentle, modest man who appreciated the idiosyncracies of his friends and relatives. He was the definition of a mentch, said Henry Weinstein, a cousin, who like so many was grateful for Sy’s friendship and the marvelous way Sy treated everyone around him. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., WEST NEWTON, on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the long-term residence of Sy and Sylvia on Monday immediately following the burial until 8 pm, Tuesday 2-7 pm, and Wednesday 2-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115; www.giving.childrenshospital.org or to the Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health at Hebrew Union College-JIR, 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796 or at www.huc.edu/donate. To leave online messages of condolence please visit either the funeral home website or legacy.com. –

85, of Wellesley, died on December 28, 2013. Devoted husband of Sylvia A. (Weinstein) Kushner. Treasured father of Marc A. Kushner (Laurie Salitan) and Joel L. Kushner (David Wolff). Cherished grandfather of Emily Kushner Salitan, Nora Kushner Salitan, Estuardo Kushner Wolff, and Ella Blum Kushner Rodriguez. Loving brother of Russell Kushner and Diane (Kushner) Kaunfer, ‘zl. Beloved uncle and friend to many. Loyal Mason and Master of the 100th Anniversary of Adelphi Lodge A.F. and A.M. Born in Boston to Al and Mary (Yorra) Kushner of blessed memory, Sy attended Boston Latin School for several years but ultimately graduated from Brighton High before achieving a BS from Northeastern. In 1961, Sy entered into the insurance business with his father-in-law, Philip Weinstein, ‘zl, and later ran the business where he was working daily until a sudden illness and cancer diagnosis in November, that ultimately ended his life. Sy and Sylvia,who married in 1959, lived an active life, filled with exploration around Boston, other parts of the nation and many foreign countries. As recently as this summer, they traveled to five Scandinavian countries. In the past, they visited England, France and regularly went to Montreal, where friends ran a B & B, for the Jazz Festival. They were early “foodies’ and delighted taking friends and relatives to wonderful new restaurants they had discovered in Boston and other places. Sy was an avid fan of the Red Sox and the Patriots, devoured good books, and was a serious aficionado of red wine. Although highly intelligent, Sy never wore his brain on his sleeve. Rather, it was his generous heart that was his most prominent feature. He was a kind, gentle, modest man who appreciated the idiosyncracies of his friends and relatives. He was the definition of a mentch, said Henry Weinstein, a cousin, who like so many was grateful for Sy’s friendship and the marvelous way Sy treated everyone around him. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., WEST NEWTON, on Monday, December 30, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the long-term residence of Sy and Sylvia on Monday immediately following the burial until 8 pm, Tuesday 2-7 pm, and Wednesday 2-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115; www.giving.childrenshospital.org or to the Kalsman Institute on Judaism & Health at Hebrew Union College-JIR, 3077 University Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796 or at www.huc.edu/donate. To leave online messages of condolence please visit either the funeral home website or legacy.com. –

Sandra (Barsky) Mahoney,age 46, (suddenly) of Mendon, formerly of Needham, on December 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Lawrence. Dear daughter of Myra  (Leppo) Barsky and the late Atty. Louis Barsky. Devoted mother of Allyson and Alex Lococo and Arthur Mahoney. Loving sister of Richard Barsky and his wife Carol and  the late Robert Barsky and his surviving wife Janet. Dear aunt of Andrew and Diana Barsky. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, Monday, December 30, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment at Baker St., West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances  in her memory to UMass Medicine Development Office, 333 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (giving@umassmed.edu).

Siegle-Arnold, of Nashua, NH, formerly of West Newton and West Peabody, on December 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth (Rubin) Siegle. Devoted father of Wendee Glick of Nashua, NH, Carol Muldoon and her husband Rick of Nashua, NH, and the late Vicki Siegle. Dear grandfather of Scott Glick, Nicole Muldoon and Hayden Muldoon. Great-grandfather of Maci Dillon. Loving brother of Dr. Harrison Siegle and his wife Helen of FL, and the late Dr. Richard Siegle and his late wife Mabel Siegle. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (corner of Chestnut Street), West Newton, on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 1 pm. Following  interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his late residence, 5-9 pm on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to a hospice of your choice.

Sultan-Robert T. of North Easton, on December 23, 2013. Devoted father of Lauren Hollop and her husband Walter of West Roxbury, and Bradley Sultan of Easton. Dear grandfather of Ethan Hollop and Andrea Hollop. Loving brother of Susan Feingold of PA. Services were private. Mr. Sultan was a retired LT. Colonel in the U.S. Army. He served for over 25 years, and was a Veteran of Vietnam.  He was an employee of the United States Federal Government for over 30 years.

HERWALD, GERALDINE (GERRY): On Monday, December 23, 2013; Beloved wife of the late Seymour W. Herwald and devoted daughter of the late Samuel and Rose Greenberger. Cherished mother of Melvyn (Barbara) Herwald, Michelle Herwald (Richard G. Katz), Bruce Herwald (Frances Huegel) and Steven Herwald. Adored grandmother of Tony (Susannah) Herwald, Michael (Bryanna) Herwald, Marc (Kristina) Herwald, Ry Huegel (Allison Gross), Nate Huegel and Sanna Herwald. Loving great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren. Gerry was a proud first generation graduate of the University of Pittsburgh where she earned an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree from the School of Business. Gerry, age 93, loved telling stories, dressing flamboyantly, spending time with her family, doing the daily Jumble and eating a hot fudge sundae whenever possible. The family gratefully acknowledges the role played by Gerry’s caregivers, Maria Zuniga, Clarisa Adams and Meaghan Manning; their love and support were so important to her. Gerry will be remembered for her generous heart, her bountiful spirit and her zest for life. The impact that she made on our lives will remain with us forever. Services in Pittsburgh,PA on Friday at 1 PM. Visitation one hour prior to services (12 Noon – 1 PM) Interment Temple Sinai Memorial Park. The family requests that contributions in Gerry’s memory be made to; Temple Sinai, 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Graveside services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park (776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA), on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at 10:00 am.

 Silverstein-Seymour “Shim”, of Boynton Beach, FL and Narragansett, RI, formerly of Newton, MA, on December 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara (Dunn) Silverstein. Father of James, Gary, and Lee Silverstein. Stepfather of Scott Brightman and his wife Sharon, and Todd Brightman. Grandfather and Zaide of 6. Brother of Dr. Paul Silverstein and his wife Sybil of MN. Brother-in-law of Alan Rottenberg and his wife Debbie. He was formerly with Stop & Shop companies, and then purchased United Paper Stock Co., which was subsequently sold to International Forest Products. Services at Temple Emanuel (385 Ward St., Newton, MA), Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon), memorial observance will be at the home of Debbie and Alan Rottenberg on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, or Congregation B’Nai Israel, 224 Prospect St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.

Services will be held in Trevose, PA, on Monday, December 23, 2013. Burial to take place at Roosevelt Memorial Park.

 Silverstein-Seymour “Shim”, of Boynton Beach, FL and Narragansett, RI, formerly of Newton, MA, on December 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara (Dunn) Silverstein. Father of James, Gary, and Lee Silverstein. Stepfather of Scott Brightman and his wife Sharon, and Todd Brightman. Grandfather and Zaide of 6. Brother of Dr. Paul Silverstein and his wife Sybil of MN. Brother-in-law of Alan Rottenberg and his wife Debbie. He was formerly with Stop & Shop companies, and then purchased United Paper Stock Co., which was subsequently sold to International Forest Products. Services at Temple Emanuel (385 Ward St., Newton, MA), Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon), memorial observance will be at the home of Debbie and Alan Rottenberg on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton, MA 02459, or Congregation B’Nai Israel, 224 Prospect St., Woonsocket, RI 02895.

LEOMINSTER – Natalie (Margolin) Rome, 85, formerly of Leominster, died on Thursday, December 20,2013 at her residence, 88 Masonic Home Rd.,  Charlton,MA.

Her husband of 58 years, Jay Rome, died in 2009. She leaves a son, Andrew Rome, of Brattleboro, VT; two daughters, Laura Rome of Maynard and Amy Rome of New York City; and two grandchildren, David and Alex Rome. She was predeceased by her sister, Audry Lappert.

Natalie was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was a daughter of Jacob and Belle (Ensler) Margolin. She lived  in Brattleboro, VT for 5 years and in   Leominster, MA for 48 years before moving to Charlton in 2006.

She was a longtime member of Congregation Agudas  Achim and its Sisterhood of Leominster and the Leominster Chapter of Hadassah.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, December 22, in Agudas Achim Cemetery,  Rollstone Rd.,  Fitchburg, under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of Newton.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice .

Samuels- Burton, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Newton, MA, on December 17, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Hilda J. (Cohen) Samuels. Devoted father of Bruce Samuels and his wife Adria of Chestnut Hill and Susan J. Belisle of Sanford, Maine. Dear grandfather of Joshua, Stephany and her husband Timothy, and Zachary. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 11:45 am. Following the service, memorial observance will be at the home of Bruce and Adria Samuels, Sunday until 8 pm and  Monday and Tuesday, 1-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA  02472, or  American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA  01701. Burton was a  member of Noddles Island Lodge of the Masons and a WW2 Navy veteran.

Richard Ramos-of Medford. Private services were held.

of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Natick, on December 16, 2013. Beloved wife of Thomas. Dear daughter of the late C. Bernie and Evelyn and Edith Sigalove. Devoted mother of Mark and his wife Rita, Laura and her husband Noel Bontempo. Dear sister of Ellen Bernardi and her husband David, Anita Aherne and her husband Rick, Joanie Linsky and her husband Jim, and Phil Pruchansky and his wife Joan. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St., Natick, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Joanie and Jim Linsky until 8:00 pm and Thursday 2-4, & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Sinai, 2475 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33445.

Morris-Jennie (Witten), of Aventura, FL, formerly of Newton, MA, on December 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Julian Morris. Devoted mother of Dr. Alan Morris and his wife Suzi of Sharon, and Marlene Saunders and her husband John of Sharon. Dear Grammie of Julian (J.B.) Morris and his wife Ariana, Lori Morris and her fiancé Jared, and Robert Saunders. Loving sister of Lillian Koslow, and the late Maxwell, Louis, Morris, and Juli Witten . Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 10:30 am. Following interment at King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Marlene and John Saunders on Wednesday until 9 pm, Thursday, 1-4 &  7-9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, and Saturday evening 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 Fifth Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Koretz-Lester, Michele of Randolph on December 12, 2013. Loving sister of Barry Koretz and his wife Joan of Boston. Dear aunt of Alex Koretz of NYC ,and also survived by many beloved cousins. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton, on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11 am. Following  interment at  Pride of Brockton Cemetery, Stoughton, the family will return to Temple Beth Emunah. Memorial observance will continue 4-8 pm at the home of Joan and Barry Koretz, 1313 Washington Street, Boston, MA. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton.

Handel-Hannah (Shapiro), of Waltham, MA, on December 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Julius Handel. Devoted mother of Elinor Handel of Waltham and Karin Kriegsman of Watertown. Dear grandmother of Lauren Gray and her husband Earl. Proud great grandmother of Julia and Ava Grey. Loving sister of Stanley Shapiro and the late Ruth Shaffman, Celia Shultz, and Harold Shapiro. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park (190 South St., Waltham, MA), on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 10 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at her late residence until 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, MA 02453, or the charity of your choice.

Rosenberg-David, 53, of Waltham, formerly of Brookline, MA on December 11, 2013. Beloved husband of Debra (Isaacs) Rosenberg. Dear son of Judy (Haskell), and Edward Rosenberg and his wife Lois. Proud father of Drew Rosenberg. Loving brother of Carol Ann Callahan and her husband Cal, Linda Silverstein and her husband Michael, and Mark, Beth and Celia Rosenberg. David is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He graduated Brookline high and Newbury Culinary School. David never met a stranger, and had a heart of gold. Services at Temple Shalom (175 Temple St., Newton, MA), on Friday, December 13, 2013 at 11 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Greatmeadow Rd., Dedham, MA and will continue Sunday at his residence 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the PACT Program at Newton-Wellesely Hopsital, 2000 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462.

Riklin- Marilyn (Glaser), 89, of Greenwich, CT  died peacefully on December 10, 2013. Devoted wife for 66 years of her husband, Dr. Bernard Riklin. Loving mother of Jeff and Matthew, and the late  Scott . Mother-In law of Liz Reilly and former daughter–in law, Leslee Kagan. Also survived by her grandchildren, Leah, Eric, and Allison Riklin. Services in NY. Memorial observance will be at the home of Liz Reilly and Jeff Riklin on Sunday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to comsynrye.org, or NFFR.org.

age 81, of Back Bay in Boston, died peacefully on December 7, 2013.

Reid was born in Boston, the son of Gordon M Morrison, MD and Alice Blodgett Morrison.  He graduated from Choate in 1950 and Harvard College in 1954.  He served honorably in the United States Air Force, with stations in the U.S. and Japan. Reid’s professional life began in the late 1950s as a journalist for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette.  His love of writing and penchant for dropping hand written postcards to friends and family lasted his entire life.  Reid worked for many years for Nordblom Real Estate in commercial leasing and throughout the 1990s for the State of Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the Right of Way Division. Reid was heavily involved in City and State Republican politics.  He was a long-time elected member of the Massachusetts Republican State Committee and served as Chairman of the Republican Finance Committee.  He proudly served as a member of the Presidential Electoral College in 1980 when Ronald Reagan was elected. Reid shared many memorable times with family and friends at his favorite place – Fortunes Rocks, Maine.  He was a very proud member of the Fox Club at Harvard. Other associations included: the Boston Athenaeum, Newport Reading Room, Society of Colonial Wars and the Knockers Club.

Reid is survived by his brothers, Gordon M. Morrison, Jr. of Hopkinton, MA and Peter F. Morrison and his wife Bunny of Kennebunk, ME as well as by four nieces and a nephew, and a cousin, Tina Anderson of California.  Reid is also survived by special friends Katherine “Kitty” Winter of Boston, Marjorie Jones of Boston and Tom Reid of Shrewsbury, MA.

There will be no services at his request.  Interment of ashes will be in the spring at the Morrison family plot in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, ME.  Notes and remembrances can be sent to his brothers Gordon or Peter and addressed to Jennifer Morrison, 161 Atkins Bay Lane, North Hero, VT 05474.

WORCESTER – Vivian B. (Steinberg) Sigel, age 85, of 80 Aylesbury Rd., died  Monday, December 9,2013 at her Cape Cod residence after an illness.

Her husband of 54 years, Morton H. Sigel, died in 2006. She leaves three children, Robert Sigel and his wife Susan of Mashpee, Deborah, wife of Jonathan Sloane of Cotuit, MA and Jonathan Sigel and his wife Lisa of Westboro; a brother, Norman Steinberg and his wife Tonya of Boca Raton, FL; ten grandchildren, Jeremy Sigel and his wife Rebecca, Joshua Sigel and his wife Erica, Zachary Sigel and his wife Erica, Evan Sigel, Adam Sloane, Julie Sloane, Sarah Sloane, Arielle Sigel, Benjamin Sigel and Sabrina Sigel; two great grandchildren, Levi and Ruby Sigel. She was predeceased by her brother, Morton Steinberg.

She was born in Worcester and was the daughter of Hyman and Mollie (Rovner) Sigel and was a lifelong resident, maintaining a winter residence in Highland Park, Florida.

She and her husband Morton H. Sigel were noted for their philanthropies in the Worcester area, including Clark University.

She was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue and its Sisterhood and was a Lion of Judah of the Worcester Jewish Federation, ORT, Hadassah, Worcester Art Museum and Worcester Foundation for Biomedical Research.

She graduated from Hebrew College in Boston and for many years  taught at Beth Israel Synagogue’s Hebrew School.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, DEC.11, AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE,  JAMESBURY DRIVE, WORCESTER ,UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.

Following interment, Memorial Observance will be at Beth Israel Synagogue and will continue at the family residence in Worcester 5- 7 pm, Thursday 12 – 5 pm & 7- 9 pm and  Friday 11 am- 4 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association,  Lyman St., Westboro, Beth Israel Synagogue, Worcester, Cape Cod Healthcare, Mugar Cancer Center, Hyannis  or  Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod,  South Dennis.

Helen E. ( Rose) Maguire-Of  Barnstable , on December 8, 2013. Graveside services will be strictly private.

Beatrice Weiner,  I. Of Aventura, FL, formerly of Newton, MA, died on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Wife of the late Morton D. Weiner. Mother to Karen and Richard Binder, Meryl and Lawrence Cohen, and Robin and Loren Gilman. Grandmother to four grand- children & great-grandmother to eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Temple Emanuel section of Linwood Memorial Park, Randolph, MA, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM. The family will be sitting at the home of Meryl and Lawrence Cohen on Wednesday and Thursday from 1-5 PM & 7-9 PM. Donations may be made in her memory to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131

of Framingham, formerly of Lexington and Arlington, on December 8, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Eliahu Romanoff. Devoted mother of Daphne Romanoff and her husband Alex Chelminsky and David Romanoff and his wife Karen Lowe. Dear grandmother of Danielle, Benjamin, Sasha, Shoshana, and Maya. Loving sister of Irving Rasnick. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to American Jewish World Service, 45 West 36^th St., New York, NY 10018, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing nonsectarian humanitarian assistance and emergency relief to disadvantaged people worldwide.

Graveside services at Ashkenaz Cemetery (232 Fuller St., Everett), on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Irene Elefson, 92, of Las Vegas and formerly of Boston, passed away December 2, 2013. Irene is survived by son Jerrold (Isabel) Elefson of Las Vegas; grandsons Steven (Sivan) Elefson of Framingham, MA, and Alan Elefson of Framingham; great granddaughter Analiese Elefson of Framingham; and brother Irving (Oggia) Shapiro of Stoughton, MA. She is predeceased by her husband Abraham. The funeral will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the Brezniak Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, Newton, MA. Burial will follow at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, West Roxbury. Shiva will be at the home of Steven and Sivan Elefson.

of Newton, MA at home on December 2 at age 94. Dorothy Clive was the widow of the plastics inventor and executive Peter Clive and lived in River Edge, NJ and New Haven, CT before moving to Newton. She was the beloved mother of David and Michael, cherished sister of Virginia, doting grandmother of Julia and Pia, and admiring mother-in-law of Gloria.  Her son Jonathan, a research biostatistician, predeceased her in 2004. Known to family and friends as Dos, she was a bright, multi-talented woman whose creativity inspired those around her, including many surviving nieces and nephews and new generations of cousins and friends.

of Hudson, formerly of Sudbury, on December 2, 2013. Beloved wife of Lawrence Blacker. Devoted mother of David Blacker and his wife Kelly, and Marci Blacker. Adored grandmother of Jacob Blacker and Alexander Blacker. Loving sister of Robert Webber and his wife Judith, and Philip Webber and his wife Vicki. Sister in law of Jonathan Blacker. Also survived by her nieces and nephews; Benjamin Webber and his wife Yael, Daniel Webber, Elizabeth Webber, Taylor Blacker, Allison Webber, Andrew Blacker, Rachel Johnston. Services at Temple B’nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 10:30 am. Following  interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at her residence Thursday through Sunday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Friends of Goodnow Library, 21 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776, or Sudbury League of Women Voters, 24 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA  01776. Larraine was a former math teacher at Acton-Boxboro Middle School for 30 Years.

Hofstein-Jacob N., of Brockton, on November 30, 2013. Devoted father of Jason Hofstein. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 10:00 am at the Pultusker Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury.

Cohen-Irene L. (Goodman), of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Stoughton, MA, on November 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Cohen. Devoted mother of Marilyn Fienberg and her husband Harold. Dear grandmother of Cheryl Peyser, Barry Fienberg and Laura Herz. Also survived by great-grandchildren. Sister of Jeanette Goodman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 12:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Greater Boca Raton Cancer Unit.

died on November 26, 2013.  He passed as he wished to, at home, with his son Ron by his side, a promise kept. He was 91 years old.

Ron was born on October 3, 1922, in Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia.  He was the middle child of five, born to Robert and Elizabeth (Waugh).  He was the last surviving sibling.  Ron lied about his age and joined the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps at the age of 16.  He was later attached to the 3^rd Division, 14^th Field Ambulance Service as a Dispatch Rider, the beginning of his enthusiasm for motorcycles.  Ron participated in Operation Overlord on D-Day, serving in France from 1940-1945.  He was highly decorated.

It wasn’t long after the war ended that Ron immigrated to the United States and moved to Needham, MA. It was a proud day when he became a US citizen. He first worked for the William Carter Company on Highland Ave. Then, he was hired by the Kitchen Exhaust Fire Protection Company in 1953, later becoming the owner/President.  It remains a family business today, with son Ron and granddaughter Kelly. Ron was also a member of the Norfolk Lodge A.F & A.M., and a Shriner.  He looked forward to the Needham July 4^th parade to ride his Harley with the Shriners.

It was on a blind date that he met his future wife, Etta Whitaker.  He thought she was beautiful, she thought he talked funny. They married December 15, 1951.  They spent all of their time together, working side by side in the family business, raising their two children, never tiring of each other.  Etta even rode on the back of Ron’s beloved Harleys on occasion.  Upon retirement, they travelled extensively in their motor homes. They saw every state in the United States except Hawaii, and every Canadian province. Ron and Etta lived in Needham for most of their married life.

Ron is survived by his wife of 61 years, Etta, son Ronald W. and daughter-in-law Karen, daughter Debra and her husband Brian Kelly. Ron was a proud grandfather (“Bubby”) to Kelly, Ronald B (R.B.), Kevin Langille, Brendan and Shealan Kelly.  He was also Bubby to great-grandchildren Leah and Charlie Collins.

He will be missed.

Cooperstein-Sylvia (Singer), of Dedham, formerly of Randolph, MA, on November 28, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Cooperstein. Devoted mother of Dr. Gerald Cooperstein and his wife Myrna, Barbara Curtis and friend Chuck Schweiger, and Paula Larkin and her husband Edward. Dear grandmother of Andra Hutchins and her husband Matthew, Jeffrey Cooperstein and his wife Tawnya, David Cooperstein and his wife Alisa, Jonathan Larkin, and Meredith Larkin-Saylor and her husband Michael. Proud great grandmother of Eliana, and Grace. Services at Temple Beth Am, (871 North Main St., Randolph), on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 11 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara Curtis until 8 pm and Wednesday 1-5 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, C/O Newbridge on the Charles Activity Fund, 7000 Great Meadow Rd., Dedham, MA 02026.

94, of Newton after a brief illness.  Beloved husband of the late Pearl (Itkin) Stone.  Beloved son and only child of Philip and Mary (Silverman) Stone of Brookline.  Father of James and his wife Rose of Bolton, Carolyn and her husband David Lilien of Irvine CA, and David and his wife Joan of Milford.  Survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Paul was born in late 1919 in Boston during the Great Influenza epidemic.  His middle name of Mitchell was after Mitchell Freiman, an early director of the West End House boys club in which Paul’s father Philip was very active.   Mitchell died in the epidemic.  Paul attended the Boston Public Schools, including Boston Latin School and graduated from Boston University in 1941.  He passed the CPA exam in 1942 on his first attempt. In 1943 Paul joined the US Navy and served in the Central Pacific during the Second World War as an officer on board the Destroyer Escort U.S.S. Waterman (DE 740).  The Waterman was awarded 8 battle stars, far more than the average Destroyer Escort.  He and his ship experienced the historic Typhoon Cobra of 1944 (after viewing the movie “Perfect Storm” he declared that the movie’s storm sequences “weren’t scary enough.”)  He was discharged in 1946.  Paul was proud of his military service and maintained contact with many shipmates over the years.  He was an active member of DESA (Destroyer Escort Sailors Association) and one of the oldest surviving officers. Soon after the war, Paul received his Law degree at Northeastern in 1949, under the GI Bill, and began his own Accounting business, originally in Boston then Newton and eventually Natick.  He grew the business organically and by acquisition over the years into what is now known as the firm of Stone and Paul. Always active in professional organizations, he was a Mason (Everett C. Benton Lodge, in Boston) and an active member of the Rotary Club of Newton for over 30 years. Services will be private; donations can be made to The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Dr., Chicago, IL 60693 – www.rotary.org

Age 71, of Needham, MA, died peacefully in his home from cancer, after living with the disease for 17 years. Husband of Ruth, father to Aaron and Marla, grandfather to Adria, Fraser and Eric.  Brother of Susan Keenberg and Ronni Rittenhouse. He was a 1964 graduate of M.I.T. and 1968 Rutgers University PhD majoring in civil engineering. He had his own computer consulting business active up to the month before his death on November 14, 2013. His greatest joy was his family and playing percussion in the klezmer band Shir Madness.Services were private. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston, MA or to Good Shepherd Community Care, 90 Wells Ave,  Newton, MA 02459.

Itzkowitz-Elliott, of Natick, MA, on November 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Deborah (Goldstein) Itzkowitz. Devoted father of Joel and Marc Itzkowitz. Loving brother of Gloria Strasnick and Stanley Itzkowitz. Graveside services at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery (20 Windsor Ave., Natick, MA), on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 1 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Joel Itzkowitz until 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Israel-Anita, of Carlisle, MA, on November 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Robert Macauley. Devoted step mother of Robin Dixon of MD, Kevin Macauley of TX, and Amber Leddy of RI. Dear grandmother of Katie Cooper, Rebecca Dixon, Hansen & Vivian Chao, Evelyn Chao Macauley, and Kyle & Jonathan Leddy. Loving sister of Sharon Rosen of Israel, Dina Nisser of Israel, Theodore Israel of PA, and the late Hadassah Harris. Anita is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Israel (25 Harvard St., Waltham, MA), on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at 10 am. Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park (190 South St., Waltham), shiva will be at her late residence on Friday until 4 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Neuro-Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, or Hadassah, 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.

WORCESTER – Howard R. Lurier, 83, of 27 Summerland Way, died on Tuesday, November 26,2013, at the Jewish Healthcare Center, after an illness. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Dorothy L. (Feingold) Lurier, a son, Peter Lurier of Shrewsbury; a daughter, Ellen Lurier, wife of Jim Anderson of Sutton; a brother, Edward Lurier and his wife, Joan, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and three grandchildren, Joshua, Jeremy and Carly Lurier. He was born in Worcester,  a son of Eli and Miriam (Goodman) Lurier, was a lifelong resident of Worcester, and graduated Bentley College.

He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. As an investment financial advisor, he opened the investment firm of A.G. Edwards in Worcester and was its vice president for more than 30 of the 47 years he was in the investment field. He was a member of Temple Emanuel and was a member of Temple Emanuel’s Financial Committee for many years. He was a Past President of Mt. Pleasant Country Club. He was a member of the Jewish Healthcare Center and the Level Lodge of Masons. He was very fond of many local community organizations and supported many institutions that were in need. He was very family oriented and was a loving, caring, giving person from his heart. He loved his family, his dog, and a good cigar. He gave practical advice to his clients and to others when they needed it most. His family wishes to thank  the medical personnel at The Jewish Healthcare Center and The University of Massachusetts Hospital, for the wonderful care that Howard received from everyone.

FUNERAL SERVICES AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, NOV. 29, AT  TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI, 280 MAY ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Immediately following  interment, memorial observance will begin at Temple Emanuel Sinai,  661 Salisbury St. Memorial Observance will continue Saturday 7- 9 pm and Sunday 2-4 & 7- 9 pm at his residence, 27 Summerland Way, Worcester. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice .