Eleanor Hartstone of Brookline, Nov. 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Howard. Private services were held at the Newton Cemetery Mausoleum on Nov. 4, 2013.

Freedman-Paula (Feitelberg), of Brockton, MA, on November 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Buddy Freedman. Devoted mother of Linda Roberts & her husband Michael Mensh, and Donna Hobart. Dear grandmother of Jill Roberts, Kimberly Hobart, and David Hobart. Proud great grandmother of Eliana Z. Hobart. Loving sister of Selma Woolf, and the late Lila Fields. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon, MA), on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 12:45 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the Country Inn & Suites Meeting Room, 50 Christy Dr., Brockton, MA, until 5:30 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Dr., Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063, or Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA  02472.

Popper- Barbara (Krouner), of Needham, age 70, on November 3, 2013, following a very courageous battle with Lung Cancer. Beloved wife of Steven Popper. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Popper of Medfield, Nancy Popper of Cambridge, Lee Popper of Needham and Sarah Popper of Arlington. Dear grandmother of Milo, Harry, William, Isaac, Brandon, Jasper, Anna, Sofia and Leo. Loving sister of Betsy Krouner of NY,NY and Susan Sclafani of Washinton, DC. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Lee Popper until 4 pm and 6-8 pm. Memorial observance will continue Thursday 1-4, 6-8 pm & Friday 1-4 pm.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Federation for Children with Special Needs, 529 Main Street, Suite 1M3, Boston, MA 02129. In 1971, Barbara founded Children in Hospitals, a non profit organization that advocated for the rights of parents with hospitalized children. She continued this work as a Project Director for The Federation for Children with Special Needs.

Sybil Greta (Miller) Shulman, of Dedham, formerly of West Roxbury, on November 4, 2013. Beloved wife of William. Devoted mother of Aileen Grossman and her husband Neil, Laurence Shulman and his wife Amy. Dear Bobo of Ariel and her husband Keith, Aron, and Alyssa and Ross. Great Bobo of Caleb and Owen. Dear sister of Leonard Miller and the late Sumner and Paul Miller. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Laurence and Amy Shulman until 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday 1-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to ORT America, Box 920780, Needham, MA 02494.

of Brookline, on October 31, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Luba (Young) Lepie. Devoted father of Michael Lepie and his wife Dr. Sara of Waban, Lita Lepie of New York, NY, and the late Jeffrey Lepie. Cherished grandfather of David Lepie and his wife Nicole and Elizabeth Lepie. Graveside services at Temple Israel Cemetery, 500 North Ave., Wakefield on Sunday, November 3 at 1:30 PM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Sara Lepie immediately following the services.

Shuster-Millicent E. (Zeman), of New Bedford, MA on November 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Abbot A. Shuster. Devoted mother of Barry S. Shuster and his companion Theresa R. Poulin. Dear grandmother of Max Benjamin Shuster & Sam Eliot Shuster. Loving sister of Rosalyn Brooks & Sally Lacob. Graveside services at Tifereth Israel Cemetery (1400 Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford, MA), on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 1 pm. Shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorne St., New Bedford, MA 02740, or Tifereth Israel Congregation Minyan Club, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740.

of Pocasset, on October 28, 2013. Dear son of Bernard and Dina Levy. Loving brother of Stuart Levy, Paul Gerstein, Richard Gerstein, Marc Gerstein, and Joyce Gerstein. Funeral services were private. Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.

Hechtman-Mina (Schenk), 78, of Chestnut Hill and North Truro, on October 30, 2013. Beloved and adored wife of Herbert Hechtman for 57 years. Devoted mother of Julie Sall and her husband Eric, of Newton, Daniel Hechtman and his companion Marilyn Feuer of New York City, and Abigail Hechtman of Newton. Cherished and proud grandmother of Rachel, Josh and Laura Hechtman and Madeline and Charlotte Sall. Valued sister of Ray Schenk. Mina was a warm caring person and friend to all. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, on Thursday, October 31 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, the family will be at 3 Glenoe Road, Chestnut Hill until 8:00 pm, Minyan at 6:30 pm. Shiva will continue Friday, 12-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hadassah, at www.hadassah.org.

Sylvia (Smith) Steinmetz- Of Brookline, on October 30, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bertram. Devoted daughter of the late Jacob and Bayla Smith. Devoted mother of Barbara Elman and her husband Richard, and Howard Steinmetz and his wife Amy. Adored grandmother of Adam Elman, Sherri Pietropaolo and her husband Dr. Ryan Pietropaolo, Matthew Elman and his wife Dr. Lauren Elman, Joshua Elman and Elisabeth Steinmetz. Loving great grandmother of Kristen, Lauren, Lily, Jamie and Ani. Graveside services at Jewish Benevolent Cemetery, Jeshurun Rd. (off 350 Grove St.), West Roxbury, on Friday Nov. 1, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to The Function Room of Jamaica Towers, 111 Perkins St., Jamaica Plain, until 5:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to charity of your choice.

Services at Temple Israel of Sharon (125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067), on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA 02067, or Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Rolbein-David Lazar, 97, of Newton, on October 25, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Claire (Fisher) Rolbein for 62 years. Devoted father of Ethel Furst and her husband Gary, of South Boston and Orleans, Seth Rolbein and Ellen LeBow of Wellfleet, and Faye Hark and her husband Philip of Brookline. Proud and affectionate grandfather of Leah Furst Alani and her husband Eric, Jacob Furst and his wife Kate, and Joshua Hark. Loving great-grandfather of Asher Davis Alani, Delilah Rose Alani, and Eve Calla Furst. Devoted brother of the late Sigmund Rolbein, and the late Janice Rolbein. The family is grateful to the Lasell Village community, the team at Hospice of the Good Shepherd and David’s devoted companion, Michael Amoetang. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton on Sunday, October, 27 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Temple Emeth Memorial Park (Baker St., West Roxbury), the family will be at the home of Ethel and Gary Furst, 141 Dorchester Ave., South Boston, MA until 9:00 pm Sunday and at Lasell Village Library, Monday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1201, New York, NY 10017. Gentle, and intelligent, David lived for his family.

Services will be held in Trevose, PA on Sunday, October 27, 2013.

Gail Ellen Furhman, 77, died at her residence, 7 Monroe Ave., on Saturday, October 19th. Her husband of many years, Leon D. Furhman, died many years ago. She is survived by her daughter, Cindy B. Furhman and her son-in-law, Thomas Urso, whom she loved as a son and with whom she had lived for many years, and a son, Frederic Furhman, of Worcester. She was born in Worcester and was a life long resident. She had been a bookkeeper for an insurance company for many years. Private graveside services were held in Bnai Brith Cemetery, on Sunday, October 20 under the directions of Richard Perlman of Brezniak Rodman Chapel of Newton. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice

Sybil (Seltzer) Sherman of Newton, MA passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on October 21st at the age of 90. Sybil was the beloved wife of 56 years to the late Saul A. Sherman. She was the cherished mother of Jane Sherman, Suzanne Sherman-Finnerty and her husband Paul Finnerty, Judy Oriel and her husband Robert; she was the adored Grandmother of Brad Oriel and Amanda Oriel. Sybil was the devoted daughter of the late Arthur and Bessie (Koplovitz) Seltzer. She was pre-deceased by her loving brothers Robert, Albert (his surviving wife Lillian) and Martin (Kip) Seltzer. She was the sister-in-law to the late Libby Seltzer, Dorothy (Sherman) and Edward Shuster, and Charlotte (Sherman) and Kenneth Brenner. . She remained close to her nephews, nieces and special family friends up until the time of her death. , Sybil was a life member of Hadassah and past member of Temple Mishkan Tefila. She was a caring woman who supported many causes over her lifetime. Born in Belmont on June 26, 1923, Sybil was raised in Roxbury. She loved playing baseball with her brothers and even up to the time of death enjoyed watching the Red Sox. She would be elated to know that they won the World Series!!! It was evident from an early age that she would be successful in life. She was the President of her class at Roxbury Memorial High School and later on she achieved the ultimate goal of being one of Newton’s top Real Estate Brokers with a career which spanned over 35 years being known in the day as a ‘kitchen broker’. Being the compassionate, charismatic person that she was, her keen sense of business was ahead of her time. It definitely ran in the family with the success that her brothers had with the florist shop Seltzer’s Garden City that had been located in Newton. It is here that she met many of her clients. No matter where we went, Sybil would be engaged in conversation due to her amicable personality. We always said that she could have been the ‘Mayor of Newton’. Everybody loved Sybil as she was truly a remarkable woman. Her high school yearbook quote of “To know her is to love her” has certainly followed her throughout her lifetime. Many have described our mother as beautiful and elegant, a steadfast friend, kind, sensitive, affectionate, strong leader, role model, a winner, “Sybil was an intelligent force of nature”, “always devoted and proud of her family”, “she always made me smile”, a word, expression, a picture, a song, will always be a oonstant reminder of Sybil that shall not be forgotten. Even after being afflicted with Parkinson’s disease, which she lived with for over thirty years, Sybil never complained and she remained upbeat, humorous and optimistic. She enjoyed each day and lived life to its fullest. She was simply the best. She has our deepest love, respect and admiration. Our mother and best friend has been taken from us but we will treasure all of our memories and she will live in our hearts forever and ever. Services have been held. Remembrances may be made to: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Raymond D. Adams Master Clinician Fund, c/o Allen H. Ropper, M.D., Dept. of Neurology, 75 Francis Street, BB204, Boston, MA 02215.

of Brookline, on October 23, 2013. Beloved wife of Alvin Yerkes. Devoted mother of Susan Preminger and her husband Richard, and the late Jonathan H. Yerkes. Loving grandmother of Alice and Sam Preminger. Dear sister of Helen Finkle and aunt of Jim and Amy Finkle. Graveside service on Friday, October 25, 2013, 12:00 Noon, at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph. Shiva will be held at the Preminger home in Fairfield, CT from Sunday through Wednesday with a 7:00 pm service each evening. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of MA, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472 or Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.

Nager-Eleanor, of Wellesley, formerly of Newton, on October 16, 2013. Devoted mother of Dr. Martin Nager of Rhode Island, Cindy Goodwin of Virginia, and Robert Nager of Framingham. Dear grandmother of Taylor Goodwin and Julia Goodwin. Loving sister of the late Gloria Myers. Graveside services at Agudath Israel Cemetery (Baker St., West Roxbury), on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Children’s Hospital League, 1 Autumn St., Boston, MA  02115.

Leona Deutsch of Worcester, on October 14, 2013. Graveside services are private in Worcester, on Friday October 18, 2013.

Marina Belozerova WORCESTER – Marina B. (Elizeeva) Belozerova, 53, of 10 Camelot Drive, died on Wednesday, October 16th in Golden Living Nursing Home. She leaves her Mother, Gita (Revzin) Fedyukhin of Worcester, her father Boris Elizeeva of Lihuania, her step-father Vasiliy Fedyukhin of Worcester, her former husband, Nicholai Belozerova and her two sons: Alex Belozerova and his wife Julia and Sergey Belozerova. She was born in Belarus, and was the daughter of Boris Elizeeva and had lived in Worcester for 15 years and was a cosmetologist for Susan Nail Salon in Sudbury. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2:30 PM ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, IN TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI AT 661 SALISBURY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial observance will be announced at the time of the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA

Allyn I. Abramson, 82, of Framingham, entered into rest October 15, 2013.  He was the beloved husband of Rhoda (Hurwitz) Abramson for 50 years.

Born in Boston, the son of the late Carl and Sophie (Snyder) Abramson, he was raised in Dorchester.  He attended the Boston Public Schools and was a graduate of Boston English High School.  Mr. Abramson served in the United States Army during the Korean era with the Co. “M”, 501^st Air Unit at Ft. Jackson, SC.  He was the owner and operator of the Bread Basket Bakery in Framingham for 20 years. He continued his love of baking well after retirement.  During retirement he learned how to play golf and joined a choir in Florida. He was a member of the Sharon Men’s Club and the Knights of Pythias.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Abramson is survived by his devoted daughters, Andrea Baron and her husband James of Waltham, Carla Smargon and her husband Steven of Mansfield, and 3 dear grandchildren, Michaela, Zachary, and Adam.  He was the loving brother of Beverly Fleishman and the late Charles Abramson.

Services will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:30 am at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. 

Memorial observance will be at his residence following interment until 5:30 pm, Saturday evening after 6:30 pm, and  Sunday after 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Aid for Cancer Research, P.O. Box 376, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Cohen-Julius S., of Florida, formerly of Newton, MA on October 11, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Doris (Hoffman) Cohen. Devoted father of Heidi Ruzumna and her late husband Dr. Lawrence, Bruce E. Cohen and his wife Karen H., and Louise C. Levy. Dear grandfather of Rachel S. Levy, Amanda F. Reuter and her husband Jeffrey, Melissa J. Grunbaum and her husband Evan, Joshua Lukaris, Andrea Minkovitz and her husband Michael, David Ruzumna and his wife Jennifer, and Jeremy Ruzumna. Proud great grandfather of Sarah, Sam, Sydney, Jared, Lexie, and Dori. Julius leaves behind loving friend, Judith Marcus. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila (300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA), on Monday, October 14, 2013 at 10 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park (Centre St., W. Roxbury), memorial observance will be at the home of Bruce and Karen Cohen 1-4 & 7-9 pm through Thursday, and will continue Friday 1-4 pm only. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Morse Life, 4847 Fred Gladstone Dr., West Palm Beach, FL 33412.

 Brickman-Samuel David Isaac, of Delray Beach, Florida formerly of Newton, MA passed away on October 12, 2013. Decorated WWII Jewish Veteran who served in the Forward Brigade of the U.S. Army and was part of the liberation of the Buchenwald Concentration Camp; Boston Latin School graduate; distinguished career in sales and marketing; former President Sportswear Corporation of America; a Naturopath; and strong believer in the U.S. Constitution and Republic of the United States of America, which he proudly served, protected and defended for his fellow countrymen, his family and for future generations. Beloved husband of the late Blanche (Tucker) Brickman, and Madeline (Medin) Brickman. Devoted father of Robert Brickman and his wife Linda, Laurie Brickman (Genereux) and her partner Russell Rich, and the late Diane Carol Brickman. Proud grandfather of Victor Tavares and his wife Lesley, Joshua Genereux, Diane Genereux, Andrea Becker and Samuel Becker. Loving great-grandfather of Samuel Tavares, Celia Tavares and Brennan Becker. Companion to Charlotte Kaufman. Loving son of the late Jenny and Morris Brickman. Brother of the late Anna Troedson and her husband Fred, Mynette Sandhaus and her husband Charles, and Sonya Davis and her husband Richard. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park (490 North St., Randolph, MA), on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 1PM. Donations in his memory can be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project @ www.woundedwarriorproject.org

of Chestnut Hill, on October 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Shapiro. Devoted mother of Ellen Shapiro and her husband Michael Bloomberg, Joan Sloan and her husband Saul, Carol Noymer and her husband Michael, and Rose Shapiro and her husband Stephen Tankel. Also survived by her loving grandchildren, Jonathan, Tali, and Michael Shapiro, Daniel Sloan and his wife Rachel, and David Sloan, Alexandra and Sydney Noymer, and Jake and Charli Tankel. Dear sister of the late Buddy Gerber and Shirley Sadler. Services at Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Friday, October 11, 2013 at 3:00 PM. Memorial observance will be held Saturday evening 7-9 PM at the home of Carol and Michael Noymer. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Cardiovascular Research Fund, c/o Development Office, 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.

Terry Martin Langenthal, age 62 of Randolph, on October 9, 2013. Beloved husband of Linda Fearer-Langenthal. Beloved brother in law of Beverly Feldman and her husband Mark. Loving uncle of Michael Feldman and his wife Cyre, Jeffrey Feldman and his wife Meredith, Heidi Barnett and her husband David, and Sheri Feldman. Loving great uncle of Elizabeth, Benjamin, Ilana, Aimee, Matthew, and Baby Barnett. Dear son in law of the late Butch and Esther Fearer. Son of Phoebe Langenthal and the late Bertram Langenthal and his late wife Selma. Brother of Shari Meehan. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 No. Main St., Randolph on Friday October 11, 2013 at 12:30 pm. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 4:00pm Friday, Saturday evening, Sunday 12-8pm, and Monday thru Thursday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or Season’s Hospice and Pallative Care, 275 Grove St. Newton, MA 02466.

of Newton, on October 3, 2013.  Graveside service on Friday, October 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM in Puritan-Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 776 Center St. West Roxbury, MA 02132.

On October 7, 2013, Nathan R. Miller passed away at his home in Boston.  There will be a private family funeral on Wednesday, October 9, 2013.  Following interment, memorial observance will be at 790 Boylston Street, Apartment 18H, Boston, from 2 pm to 8 pm.  Mr. Miller is survived by his only child, Barbara G. Sidel, his son-in-law, Peter S. Sidel, his granddaughters Jennifer G. Lourie and Wendy G. Tulman, their husbands Michael Lourie and Justin Tulman, and his four great grandchildren, Samantha and Maxine Friedman and Rebecca and Douglas Tulman.  His wife of 72 years, Lillian, and his son-in-law, Roger Goldstein, predeceased him.  Remembrances may be made to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, c/o Development Office, 116 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, Alpert Jewish Family and Children’s Service, 5841 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407, or a charity of your choice.

Of Needham, on Oct. 6, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Susan (Zukoff) Wagner. Loving brother of Rubin Wagner. Dear uncle of Claudia Wagner and her husband Claude Beauregard and their children, Sarah, Olivier, and Maude. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Wed., Oct. 9, 2013 at 1:45 pm. Donations in his memory may be made to BIDMC, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215.

Darman-Eileen (Miller), 86, of West Roxbury, MA on October 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Julian Darman. Devoted mother of Beth Row and her husband Stephen, and Lisa Miller and her husband Jeffrey, and the late Michael Darman and his surviving spouse Elaine. Dear grandmother of Danielle Mittleman and her husband Jared, Melissa Darman, Sharon Miller, and Rachel Miller. Proud great grandmother of Marcus and Max Mittleman. Loving sister of Fay Rothman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (120 Canton St., Sharon), on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at 9:45 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at her late residence until 4 pm, and will continue Wednesday 7-9 pm, Thursday 1-4, 7-9 pm, and Friday 1-4 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Lisa and Jeffrey Miller Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481, or Aid for Cancer Research, P.O. Box 376, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Gregory Eric Albert, of Brookline, on October 3, 2013. Beloved Son of Hope (Feldstein) and Joseph Albert. Dear brother of Craig C. Albert and his wife Heidi and their children, Jared, Talia, Reid and Heath. Devoted nephew of Barbara and Edward Feldstein, and Lorraine and Harvey Albert. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Sunday October 6, 2013 at 1:30 pm. Interment will be private. Memorial observance at the home of Hope and Joseph Albert on Sunday evening 7-9 pm. Remembrances in Gregory’s memory may be made to CHAI, c/o JF&CS, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451.

Services Private.

Natalie (Prusky) Goldstein -Age 83, of Worcester, on Mon., Sept. 30. Her husband of 53 years, Arthur Goldstein, a Worcester Attorney died in 2005. She leaves a sister, Shirley Shapiro and her husband Jacob of Concord; a sister-in-law Roberta Cohen and her husband Richard of Swampscott; 3 children Paul Goldstein and his wife Liv of Norway, Mark Goldstein and his wife Susan of Gardner, and Susan Salzberg and her husband Stuart of Sharon, 6 grandchildren, Nathan Goldstein of Somerville, Sarah Goldstein of Jamaica Plain, Jacob Goldstein of Gardner and Shoshana, Ari and Micha Salzberg all of Sharon, 2 great granddaughters, Meredith and Lydia Goldstein of Athol, a nephew Moshe Shapira and his wife Aviva of Jerusalem, a niece Jean Lurie and husband Joshua of Sharon, a niece Jodi Burke and her husband Richard of Shrewsbury, a nephew Steven Goldstein and his wife Sherrie of Katonah, NY, great nieces and great nephews, great, great nieces and great, great nephews and hundreds of cousins. She also leaves her best friend Frances Smith and her husband Sidney of Worcester. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 3rd in Beth Israel Synagogue on Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, under the direction of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial week will begin Thursday through 3 p.m. Friday at her late residence, 15 Hickory Dr., Worcester and continue Sat. night to Wednesday at the residence of Susan and Stuart Salzberg, 28 Dunbar St., Sharon and also Sun. night at the residence of Mark and Susan Goldstein, 36 Crestwood Dr., Gardner. Memorial contributions may be made to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute of Boston or Temple Israel of Sharon, Congregation Agudat Achim of Leominster or Congregation Beth Israel of Worcester.

Levi-Edith (Edelberg), of Lexington, MA, on September 30, 2013. Devoted mother of Carolyn, Michael, and Heather. Dear grandmother of Sam. Services at Temple Isaiah, (55 Lincoln St., Lexington, MA), on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Westview Cemetery (520 Bedford St., Lexington), memorial observance will be at her late residence, from 3-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Action for Post-Soviet Jewry, 24 Crescent St., Suite 306, Waltham, MA 02453.

Sylvia E. Burack
WORCESTER – Sylvia Edith Burack, 85 passed away Monday morning September 30th at St. Vincent Hospital.
She had been a resident of the Jewish Healthcare Center for 2 1/2 years, where she fought a brave continuing battle against overwhelming health problems.
She leaves behind her loving daughters and son-in-law, Toby and Mark Goldstein of Worcester and Louise O’Shaughnessy and Donald Shreibman of Watkins Glen, New York. She also leave her two beloved granddaughters Michelle and Meredith Goldstein, the lights of her life; also her precious sister Goody Safer and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. She was pre-deceased by her sister Zelda Freedman and brother Ken Grossman and by her former husband Joseph Burack.
Sylvia’s parents were Tillle and Morris Grossman, immigrants who worked hard and helped support many family members over the years through Grossman Brothers Jewelers.
Sylvia graduated from Commerce high School in Worcester and attended Clark University and Assumption College. With an active intellect, she also had huge musical talent and for many years was principal lyric soprano for the Worcester Chorus, where she sang at the Worcester Memorial Auditorium, The Gardner Museum in Boston, and Carnegie Hall. She sang with world class orchestras such as The Detroit Symphony, with conductors including Sixton Earling. She sang Oratorios, German Lieder, Italian Art Songs, with a voice professional and pure. But above all, the most important people in her life were her daughters and grandchildren.
She fought bravely for life, and was truly a “Woman of Valor” and “A Woman of Valor who may find, for her worth is above rubies.”
Her friends and family are invited to celebrate her life at 2pm on Wednesday, October 2nd in Beth Israel Synagogue on Jamesbury Drive under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of Newton. Burial will be in Worcester Hebrew Cemetery in Auburn.
Following the interment, memorial observance will begin at the Jewish Healthcare Center at 629 Salisbury St. and will continue through 5pm Friday afternoon, October 4th at the residence of Toby and Mark Goldstein at 10 Cricket Lane, Worcester.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of the Jewish Healthcare Center for their care and compassion and to the staff of St. Vincent Critical Care Unit for heir excellent care during her final illnes.

Ethel S. Whitman,WORCESTER – Ethel S. (Schafer) Whitman, 87, of Worcester, formerly of Framingham, died on Saturday, September 28, in St. Vincent Hospital after a long illness. Her husband of many years, Harold Whitman, died in 2006. She leaves a daughter, Nancy, wife of William Dube of West Boylston; a sister, Freda Fine of Allentown, PA; and two grandchildren, Colin Jonielunas of West Boylston and Lauren Jonielunas of Clinton.She was born in Millville, MA, a daughter of Robert and Lena (Kondy) Schafer and  lived in Framingham for most of her life, moving to Worcester 15 years ago.She was the personnel manager of Gilchrist’s in Framingham for many years.Graveside funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, October 1, at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Windsor Ave., Natick, under the direction of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of Newton. Memorial observance will be held through Thursday Evening, October 3, at the residence of Nancy and William Dube, 10 Pheasant Hill Run, West Boylston. Memorial contributions may be made to Framingham Heart Study, 23 Mt. Wayte, Framingham, MA 01702.

Died Sunday, September 29, 2013. Funeral service 12 noon Monday, September 30, 2013. Graveside Funeral Services in Agudas Achim Cemetery, Rollstone Rd., Fitchburg. Funeral Home: Under direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak Rodman Chapels of Newton

Pransky-Pauline (Berger) of Stoughton, formerly of Brookline, MA on September 28, 2013. Beloved wife of Irving Pransky. Devoted mother of Alan Pransky and his wife Deborah, and Deborah Levine and her husband Mark. Dear grandmother of Joshua, Scott, Ethan, & Eric. Proud great grandmother of Micah. Loving sister of Samuel Berger and the late Louis and Philip. Services at Ahavath Torah Congregation, (1179 Central St., Stoughton), on Monday, September 30, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park (490 North St., Randolph), memorial observance will be at the home of Deborah and Mark Levine until 8 pm, and will continue Tues. 2-4 & 6-8 pm. Shiva will also be observed at the home of Alan and Deborah Pransky, Tues-Fri until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445, or Friends of the IDF, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018.

of Hammond, LA, formerly of Somerville, on September 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward L. Levenson. Devoted mother of Henry Levenson and his wife Daphne, Janet Lev­enson, and Maxine Hillman. Dear grandmother of Marshall Levenson. Loving sister of the late Harvey Ginsburg and Edith Abrams. Graveside services at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, on Rt. 128 Peabody, north side after Exit 25, on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Memori­al observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s own choos­ing.

Arrangements incomplete at this time.

Services are incomplete at this time.

Of Newton, longtime Brookline attorney, passed away at the age of 89 after a long illness. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 11:45 am, where he will join his beloved wife Jillian (G. Greenstein) Fisher. He leaves behind his devoted children, Jodi and David Fisher. He was pre-deceased by his revered sister, Beatrice V. Rakoff. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, all his cousins and his longtime secretary Ms. Betsie Coulacos. Leonard served in the Armed Forces as a Flying Tiger during WW II. Mr. Fisher graduated from Boston College Law School in 1951. Memorial observance will be held following the interment at his former residence until 7:00 pm Sunday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to NEADS (National Education For Assistance Dog Services), PO Box 213, West Boylston, MA 01583. The family wishes to thank the staff at Belmont Manor Nursing Center for  their wonderful care, and the end of life support of the Hospice of The Good Shepherd.

A retired registered professional engineer, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 in Onset, MA. He was 92 years old. A beloved father and grandfather, he is survived by his daughter, Dr. Donna Parker, an epidemiologist, his son, Dean, an executive recruiter and his wife Renee, grandsons, Sgt. Jason Parker, a veteran of the Afganistan campaign, Ethan Parker, a counselor, and Burton’s great-granddaughter, Kayla Marie Parker. He graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in mechanical engineering. He also attended graduate schools At MIT and UNH. During WWII as a naval officer, lieutenant (jg), he served as an aviation ordinance specialist. After the war, he was employed as a mechanical engineer at the following organizations: L.N. Barry Co, Cambridge, MA, shock and vibration specialists, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard serving as head of the shock, vibration and noise group, at the Watertown Arsenal Laboratories, and the Army Materials and Mechanics Laboratories where he was heavily involved in stress analysis problems involving Army material and developing more techniques for the stress analysis of composite materials. He also was an instructor during the evenings in the mechanical engineering department of Lincoln College, Northeastern University. Following retirement, he spent winters in Delray Beach, FL and became an instructor in the Palm Beach County evening education program for seniors, teaching computer fundamentals. His summers were spent on the Cape Cod at the beautiful seaside victorian village of Onset Bay.  As the only observant Jewish couple residing in Onset during the week, he and his wife took over the operation of the local seasonal traditional Orthodox synagogue, attracting religious families from all over the USA to vacation in Onset and daven at the synagogue. He served as president of the congregation for approximately 25 years He was also a member of Company A, the prestigious men’s fraternal club located in Boca Raton, FL. Donations to the South Coastal Hospice Group, Fairhaven, MA in his memory are welcome. Graveside services will be held at the Chevra Thilim Cemetery, 232 Fuller St., Everett, on Wednesday, September 25 at 1:00 PM.

age 95, of Newton, on September 21, 2013. Beloved husband of Ethel (Midge) Fatles Liner for 32 years and the late Myrna (Cohen) Liner. Devoted father of Barry Liner and his wife Ilene, and Gayle Liner. Dear grandfather of Meredith, Lisa, Michael, Leyla, Marisa, Jordana, Paul, and great-grandfather of Paige, Taylor, Samantha, Alixandra, Jordan, and Noah,Darryl,Jack and Jake. Loving brother of Sydney Liner, Morton Liner, and the late Rabbi Paul Liner. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in the Chevra Shaas Cemetery, West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barry and Ilene Liner on Tuesday from 2-5 & 6-10 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

 Zeidman-Ruth Dorothy (Wainhouse) “Ruthie”, of North Quincy, Milton, and, for the past 20 months, of Sharon, at the home of her cherished and devoted son, David R. “Sonny” Zeidman. Entered into rest on September 21, 2013 at 92 years young, following a courageous and valiant battle against Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife of the late Morris “Moe” Zeidman, her childhood friend with whom she shared 52 years of marriage until Moe’s passing on October 27, 1998. Dear daughter of the late William and Annie (Packer) Wainhouse. Loving sister of the late Sylvia Spingarn, Edith Davis, and the late Evelyn Hirsch. Dear sister-in-law of Ruth Greenspan and the late Rubin “Rube” and Eunice (Cutler) Zeidman. Dear cousin of Sandy Miller and her husband Ralph, and Gail Weinstein and her husband Carl. Ruth was a very caring and devoted aunt to 3 generations of nieces and nephews. David will be eternally grateful to Ruth’s caregivers, Linda Stern, Sabrina Petrarca, Kaela Sidelinger, and Elizabeth Dasilva, for the loving and compassionate care which they provided for Ruth during the past 20 months. In her final days, they became her daughters and his saviors. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon (125 Pond St., Sharon, MA), on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon), David will return to Temple Israel for a meal of consolation. Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067, or to Hebrew Senior Life C/O Development Office, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131. Mom, you were always, always, “A Woman of Valor”, and my shining, guiding light. Give my love to dad, grandma, and grandpa, to bubbe and zayde, and to all the family, especially Edie, our beloved “E”. I will miss you terribly and will always love you.

Leonard Fuhrer (Nov. 23, 1929-Sept 20, 2013), of Wellesley, formerly of NY, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Son of the late Leona and Bernard Fuhrer. Beloved and devoted husband of Frances (Kossin) for 60 years. Survived by children Leslie (Richard), Robert (Judy), and David (Cathy), and 8 loving grandchildren, Evan, Ross Rachel, Sam, Alex, Lara, Daniel, Matthew, and his beloved brother, Robert (Joan). Funeral at 1:30pm Monday, Sept. 23, 2013 at Temple Beth Elohim, Wellesley, MA.

Sara Kalikow-of Orchard Cove, Canton, formerly of Roslyn Heights, NY, on September 20, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Kalikow. Devoted Mother of  Martin Kalikow and his wife Donna, Judith Altman and her husband Dr. Alan Altman. Dear grandmother of  Deborah and her husband Aaron, Jessie,  Jeanine, Matthew, and Joshua Altman and his fiancé Heather Bilyeu. Loving great-grandmother of Wesley James and Samuel Jak. Dear sister of Pearl Bloom and  her children. Sara was blessed with best caretakers, Alberta, Sheila and Mary. Graveside services at  Mount Hebron Cemetery, Flushing, NY, on Sunday,September 22, 2013. at 2:00 pm. Family will be at the home of  Martin and Donna Kalikow Monday thru Wednesday  2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Orchard Cove Education Fund, 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton, MA 02021.

Jon William Watson, lovingly known as “Big Jon”, a lifelong resident of Provincetown, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2013.  He was 56 years old.

The youngest child of the late Horace Kilbourne and Ruth (Silva) Watson, Jon was educated in the Provincetown Public School system and was a graduate of Provincetown High School.  He was an employee of the Town of Provincetown Department of Public Works for 12 years and also Cape Cod Oil Company for over 30 years

If anyone ever wanted to know anything about the history of Provincetown they knew Jon was like an encyclopedia with that information.  Jon was a member of the Provincetown Fire Department for 32 years, the King Hiram’s Lodge, the Provincetown Lions Club, and the Mass Beach Buggy Association. He had a heart bigger than anyone and was always happiest when he was offering help through acts of kindness to anyone he came in contact with.  Nothing gave him greater pleasure than spending time with his beloved family.  Jon also found great enjoyment in driving out to Race Point in either his pick-up truck or camper where he would enjoy fishing and spending time with his friends.  He also enjoyed playing Cribbage on Wednesday evening’s at the Provincetown VFW and going to Monte Carlo nights. Jon enjoyed recreational hunting as well as trips to Maine and New York.

Jon was the loving brother of Ruth W. Dutra of Provincetown and Horace Watson of North Carolina.  He was the cherished uncle of Ruth Anne Cowing and her husband Brian of Provincetown, Julie L. Watson, and Horace K. Watson of North Carolina.  Jon is also survived by his aunt, Martha Henrique of Provincetown and many cousins.

Funeral services will be held in the Provincetown United Methodist Church, 20 Shank Painter Rd., Provincetown, on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at 1:00 PM.  Burial will follow in the Provincetown Cemetery.  Those wishing to remember Jon may do so through memorial donations to the Provincetown Rescue Squad, 25 Shank Painter Rd., Provincetown, MA 02657.  Arrangements under the direction of Brian Falvey and the Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors

Melvin D. Hoffman, 76, of 14 Hickory Drive, died on Thursday, September 19,2013, at Vibra-Western MA Hospital in Leicester.
He leaves his wife of 54 years, Ilene (Rudner) Hoffman; three sons, Richard Hoffman and his wife Jodi of Shrewsbury, Alan Hoffman and his wife Kathy of Avon, MA and Lawrence Hoffman and his wife Sharon of Worcester; a brother, Dr. Howard Hoffman and his wife Sophie of Fairfax Station,VA; five grandchildren, Leila, William, Meagen, Allyson and Julie, and a great granddaughter, Wren.
He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was a son of Theodore and Mae (Ganslaw) Hoffman and lived in Worcester for 44 years.
He graduated Clark University with an associate degree in mechanical engineering and  received a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Clark University.
From 1970 until 1991 he worked for the family business, Archie’s Motorcycles.
He was a member and past President of Shaarai Torah Synagogue West and  a member of The Auxiliary of The Jewish Healthcare Center.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, AT SHAARAI TORAH SYNAGOGUE WEST, 835 PLEASANT ST., UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester.
Immediately following  interment, Memorial Observance will begin at The Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., and will continue  2- 9 pm on Monday Sept. 23 and Tuesday Sept. 24 at his residence, 14 Hickory Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shaarai Torah Synagogue West, 835 Pleasant St., Worcester, MA 01602.

Of  Trumbull,CT, formerly of Boston, on September  18, 2013. Beloved husband of Gina. Devoted stepfather of Elaine Harding. Graveside services at Knollwood Memorial Park (321 High St., Canton, MA), on Friday, September 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm.

Graveside services were held privately.

Graveside services at the VA National Cemetery (Connery Ave., Bourne, MA) on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at 2:15 pm.