Archive: July, 2013

Bertha Levine – of Mansfield, MA, formerly of West Newton, on July 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Alvin S. Levine. Devoted mother of Natalie Levine Pupkin and her husband Motti, Howard V. Levine and his wife Beverly. Dear grandmother of Avi Pupkin and his wife Courtney, Jay Pupkin, Jeremy Levine and his wife Susan, Lauren Levine Romeiro and her husband David. Loving great grandmother of Ari and Eli Levine, Alex and William Pupkin, Angelina and Emmett Romeiro. Dear sister of Bernice Nurenberg and the late Sophie Enkin. Loving Aunt of Rhonda Nurenberg MacFarland and Cheryl Nurenberg Richmond. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Thursday July 18, 2013 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of  Howard and Beverly Levine until 9 pm Thursday, Friday 1-5 pm, Saturday 8:30-10:30 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Care Alternatives Hospice, 100 Locke Drive, Marlboro, MA 01752 or a charity of your choice.

Maruskin-John G. of Weston,MA, surrounded by his loving family on July 15, 2013.Beloved husband of Lynn (Kristoph) Maruskin. Devoted father of Kate and Laura Maruskin. Dear son of the late John P. and Kathryn (Knezevic) Maruskin. Devoted brother of Paty Kruel. Also survived by many loving family members  and friends. Memorial services at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 320 Boston Post Rd. (at the intersection of Boston Post Rd., and Route 20) Weston, on Saturday July 20, 2013 at  2:00 pm. In lieu of  flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th floor,Brookline, MA 02445.

WORCESTER – Leonard T. Chase, 86, of North Palm Beach, FL and a summer resident of Westerly, RI, formerly of West Hartford and Worcester, son of Samuel H. and Bessie Chase, of blessed memory, passed away on July 13 after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol. G. (Appelbaum) Chase; his daughters, Jill B. Chase of North Palm Beach and Sherry A. (Ben Fitt) Chase of Buffalo, NY; his grandchildren, Miriam F. Chase-Conant, Ariel M. Chase-Conant and Joshua L. Fitt, as well as many cherished cousins, nieces and nephews.
A FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 2PM, TODAY, SUNDAY, JULY 14TH IN TEMPLE SINAI, 661 SALISBURY ST., WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery in Worcester.
Memorial Observance will be held at 14 Kenilworth Rd., Worcester Through this evening and 10AM to 2PM on Monday, July 15th.
Donations may be made in his memory to Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904

WORCESTER – Marcia J. Zabarsky Head passed away Wednesday, July 10th, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her son, Jeffrey M. Head and his wife Erika of Holden; a daughter, Kimberly McGhee and her husband Richard of Paxton; a daughter, Melissa A. O’Brien and her husband Timothy of Holden and a son, Joshua B. Head and his wife Emily of Holden. She also leaves fourteen beloved grandchildren: Abigail, Charlotte and William Head; Maxwell, Madison, Sydney, and Kassidy McGhee; Morgan, Jack, Delaney and Shaye O’Brien; and Kaylee, Jacob and Isabel Head. Marcia was predeceased by her parents, Edith and Irving Zabarsky and her brother Robert.
Marcia was born and raised in Worcester. She was the owner and operator of ReMax Advantage I Real Estate, establishing the company in 1997. Marcia was an active member of the real estate community for over forty years. She was a member of the Greater Worcester Board of Realtors and a past member of the Women’s Council of Realtors. Prior to her real estate career Marcia was a respiratory therapist in Worcester.
Marcia’s greatest joy was spending time and sharing laughs with her children, grandchildren and friends. She enjoyed her weekends entertaining family and friends at her lake house. She loved walking one of her favorite companions, her dog, Kramer. She was an avid reader, cook and crossword enthusiast.
It is at Marcia’s request that the funeral service be private. Those who would like to extend their sympathies to the family are invited to a reception at The Seasons at Salisbury Clubhouse, Seasons Drive, Holden, MA. Sunday, July 14, between the hours of 1-5 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to The Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Benjamin Oriel- age 96, of Newton, on July 9, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 73 years of the late Beatrice (Rosenthal) Oriel. Devoted father of Iris Clickstein and her husband Barry, Cheryl Ross and her husband Warren, Robert “Ricky” Oriel and his wife Judy and the late Marvin Oriel. Dear grandfather of Kim Mulkern and her husband Joe, Gregg Clickstein, Alex Ross, Kati Ross, Dr. Brad Oriel, and Amanda Oriel. Cherished great grandfather of Zachary, Samantha, and Sydney Mulkern, and Tessa and Joshua Clickstein. Devoted brother of the late Samuel Oriel and his wife Celia, Jeanne Silver and her husband Harry and Edward Oriel and his wife Edith. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and his loving caregiver Lia. Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday July 11, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment, family and friends are invited to the function room at Nahanton Woods, 210 Nahanton St., Newton until 4:30 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Robert and Judy Oriel on Thursday 7-9 pm, Friday 1-5 pm and Saturday evening 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Rudner-Elias A. “Al”, of Stoughton, formerly of Sharon, MA on July 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Esther (Berkowitz) Rudner. Devoted father of Lesley Rudner and the late Mark A. Rudner. Loving brother of the late Aaron “Archie” Rudner, Morris “Murray” Rudner, Rose Rudner, Ruth Levine and Lillian Rudner. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067 on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 10 am. Following interment at Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, (Worcester, MA), memorial observance will be at the Knollsbrook Clubhouse, 70 Erin Rd., Stoughton, MA, from 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067.

Rudner-Elias A. “Al”, of Stoughton, formerly of Sharon, MA on July 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Esther (Berkowitz) Rudner. Devoted father of Lesley Rudner and the late Mark A. Rudner. Loving brother of the late Aaron “Archie” Rudner, Morris “Murray” Rudner, Rose Rudner, Ruth Levine and Lillian Rudner. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067 on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 10 am. Following interment at Chevra Kadisha Cemetery, (Worcester, MA), memorial observance will be at the Knollsbrook Clubhouse, 70 Erin Rd., Stoughton, MA, from 3-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067.

Rosenfield-Herbert, of Randolph, MA on July 3, 2013. Former husband of Sandi (Lebowitz) Rosenfield. Devoted father of Jeri L. Frazier, and Mark D. Rosenfield. Services at Chevra Thillim of Boston Cemetery, (Fuller St., Everett), on Friday, July 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Jeri Frazier until 8 pm, and will continue Sat. & Sun. 2-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth St. NW, Washington DC 20006, or Angell Memorial Hospital, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.

Plotkin-Norman, of Brockton, MA on June 29, 2013. Beloved husband of Nanci (Hochberg) Plotkin. Dear son of Sarah (Spector) and the late Lou B. Plotkin. Devoted father of Rabbi Baruch Plotkin and his wife Shayndel, and Kimberly Porrello and her husband Michael. Proud grandfather of Binyoman, Yosef, Gavriel, Aviel, Talia, Navabella, and Shirat Sarah Plotkin, and Joey, Justin, and Jenna Porrello. Loving brother of Roberta Shuman. Services at Temple Beth Am, (871 North Main St., Randolph, MA), on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 10 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his late residence until 9 pm, evening services at 7:30 pm, and will continue Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-4:30 pm and 6-9 pm with evening services at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to LIUMI-The Israel Center for Enrichment in Jewish Life, 6547 Pond Apple Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33433.

Dr. Harold  Turner -Of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, on June 28, 2013.  Beloved husband of the late Estelle Ruth (Isaacson). Devoted father of Jo-Anne (Jayme) Turner and the late Shayne and Steven Turner. Dear grandfather of Ian Turner Cook and Remy Turner Bourgeois. Dear brother of the late Minnie Weinstein, Morris Turetzky and Shirley Levinson. Graveside services at The Chevra Shas Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Jo-Anne (Jayme) Turner, 101 Monmouth St., Brookline till 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America, 386 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor, NY, NY 10016.

Gediman-Martha (Cohen), of Sharon, on June 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Edward Gediman. Devoted mother of Shelley Brice of Amherst, NH, Henry Gediman of Tiverton, RI, & Mitchell Gediman of Quincy, MA. Dear grandmother of Bari-Lyn McWhinnie, Olivia Gediman, & the late Andrea Marcus. Proud great grandmother of Alexa & Zachary McWhinnie. Services will be private. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice.

Covitz-Ruth E. (Saroff), of Marlborough, formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA on June 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late David Covitz. Devoted mother of Marvin and Michael Covitz. Loving sister of Lester Saroff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice.

Ellis-Benjamin Edward, of Randolph, on June 24, 2013. Beloved husband of Naomi Ellis. Dear son of the late Abraham & Anna Ellis. Devoted father of Arlene & her husband Ken Fuchs of Wayland, MA, and Howard Ellis & his wife Fay of Maplewood, NJ. Dear grandfather of Gregory & his wife Danielle; Daniel; & Gabriel. Great grandfather of Michael. Loving brother of Dorothy Ellis Goldberg of CA, & the late Bernice Ellis. Benjamin is survived by many loving nieces & nephews. A graduate of Northeastern University, he was an electrical engineer at Honeywell and Raytheon. Graveside services at Chevra Kadusha Cemetery (19 Washington St., Woburn MA), on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following services, shiva will be held at his late residence until 8:00 pm. Shiva will continue on Sunday at the home of Arlene and Ken Fuchs, beginning at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joslin Diabetes Ctr., 1 Joslin Place, Suite 745, Boston , MA 02215, or Temple Beth Am, 870 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

John J. Burwick, 75, of Wayland, formerly of Worcester, died on Saturday, June 22nd, at his residence.
He leaves two daughters, Karen, wife of Ivan Audouin of Framingham and Cynthia “Cindy” Burwick of Brookline, a brother, Stephen Burwick of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, a sister, Marjorie, wife of William Bernstein of Worcester, and two grandchildren, Jacob and Hannah Audouin. He was predeceased by his grandson, Benjamin Louis Audouin.
He was born in Worcester, a son of Charles and Dorothy (Lerner) Burwick and lived in Massachusetts most of his life.
He graduated Worcester Academy and Bryant College.
He was a co-founder and co-owner of Associated Credit Services, Inc., which was founded in 1969. When he invested $1750.00 to start the business, he was promised by his accountant that he would not survive in business more than one year.
He enjoyed tennis and golf.
He was a member of Temple Sinai, Yeshiva Achei Timimim, Worcester Lodge of B’Nai Brith, Jewish Healthcare Center and many professional and business associations.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25th AT TEMPLE SINAI, 661 SALISBURYST., WORCESTER ,UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.
Memorial Observance on Tuesday and Wednesday will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice .

Of  Brookline, on June 21, 2013. Beloved husband of Fay. Devoted father of Susan Remis Silver and her husband Lee M., Jay L. Remis and his wife Jane and David Remis and his wife Priscilla. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Dear brother of  the late Donald Remis and his former wife Thelma. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline, on Sunday June 23, 2013 at  10:00 am. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at the home of David and Priscilla  Remis until 9 pm Sunday and Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Grand Central Station. PO Box 4777   New York , NY.  10163-4777 , www.michaeljfox.org

Age 86, of Needham , on June 21, 2013. Beloved wife of Harvey Swack. Dr. Lois Swack studied social work at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio and received her PhD from Antioch College. Dr. Swack worked at Brandeis University for 12 years,helping place graduate students in social service agencies throughout the Boston area, before retiring in 1990.In retirement, she helped prepare non-English speaking people to become citizens by providing instruction in reading and speaking English.Dr. Swack loved playing flute, listening to classical music and gardening.She is survived by her three children,Judith,Michael,Terry and their spouses and 4 grandchildren. Services at Temple Shalom , 175 Temple St.,  West Newton,on Sunday June 23 at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The  Massachusetts Horticultural Society, 900 Washington Street
 Wellesley, MA 02482.

of Randolph, on June 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Lorraine (Trust) Corman with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Devoted father of David Corman of Sharon and Marilyn Agress of Newton. Dear grandfather of Matthew, Jason and Max. Loving brother of the late Irving “Sonny” Corman and Evelyn Wyman. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067 on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment in the Bessarabian Cemetery, Everett. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Late graduate of Northeastern University.

Age 50, of Wellesley, MA, on Monday, June 17, 2013. Born in Landstuhl, Germany while her father served in the Army, Jill was raised on Cape Cod, graduated from Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School (class of 1980), earned a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and was elected Phi Beta Kappa. She settled with her family in Wellesley 18 years ago. She leaves behind her loving husband of 22 years, Jonathan K. Bernstein, and her beloved children Emily Paige Bernstein and Aaron Lev Bernstein, her mother Eve Janice Goldberg (nee Moody) of Dennis, MA, her sister Debra L. Shepherd and her husband Daniel Q. of Lima, Peru, her aunt Annabel Brennan, uncle Carl Moody, father-in-law Dr. Arthur M. Bernstein, several cousins, and cherished sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews. She was predeceased by both her father, Arthur L. Weiner and step-father, Herbert D. Goldberg. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley. Burial will follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon. The family is accepting condolences at their home, 12 Maurice Rd., Wellesley, on Thursday after the burial until 8:00 PM and Friday from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Additionally, there will be a minyan service on Sunday evening at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jill’s memory may be made to the Susan F. Smith Center for Women’s Cancers, Breast Oncology Program, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or The Gillette Center for Breast Cancer, MA General Hospital, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.

WORCESTER – Felix Mietla, 87, of 14 Winifred Ave., died on Saturday, June 15th in UMass Memorial Helathcare after a long illness.
He leaves his wife of 53 years, Miriam (Oppenheim) Mietla; two sons, Alan Mietla and his wife Tami of Zichron Yaakov, Israel and Michael Mietla of Worcester; a daughter, Eleanor wife of Christopher Girardin of Worcester; a daughter-in-law, Samantha Mietla of Worcester; a brother, Louis Mietla of Worcester; and 12 grandchildren.
During the Holocaust, he was interned in Auschwitz Concentration Camp, where his parents, aunts, uncles and cousins were murdered.
He graduated from the New England School of Design and he worked for many years for the United States Navy Dept. in the Natick Lab and Research unit in research, design and quality control of clothing for the Navy.
He was born in Poland, a son of Pinchos and Sarah Chaya (Levine) Mietla and had lived in Worcester since 1950.
He was a member of Yeshiva Achei Timimim.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 3PM ON MONDAY, JUNE 17TH IN YESHIVA ACHEI TIMIMIM AT 22 NEWTON AVE. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPEL OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held through Sunday Noon, June 23rd at his residence, 14 Winifred Ave. from 2PM to 8PM.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Yeshiva Achei Timimim, 22 Newton Ave., Worcester, MA 01602

Sydney Yaffe
WORCESTER – Sydney Yaffe, 89, of 7 Southwood Rd. died on Thursday June 13th in UMass Memorial Healthcare.
He leaves his wife of 62 years, Helen (Jaffe) Yaffe; two sons, Alan Yaffe and his wife Sharon of Worcester and Leonard Yaffe and his wife Ruth of Tiburon, CA and three grandchildren, Hillary wife of Matthew Harris, Rachel Yaffe and Dara Yaffe. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Sheila Rothblatt and Renee Bootin.
He was born in Manchester, England and was the son of Isaac Max and Yetta (Gottlieb) Yaffe and had lived in Worcester for 64 years.
He was a foreman for Supreme Coat and Cottage Tailors for many years.
He was a veteran of the Brittish Army during World War II and had served in its intelligence corps as a cryptologist in Egypt, Greece and Italy, where he was wounded.
He was a member of Beth Israel Synagogue, The Irving Yarock Chapter of The Jewish War Veterans Post 32 and was a life member of the Worcester County Bridge Club.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1 PM ON SUNDAY JUNE 16TH IN BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE ON JAMESBURY DRIVE .Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester.
Immediately following the interment, a reception will be held in Beth Israel Synangogue and Memorial Observance will begin at his residence from 6:30 PM until 9 PM on Sunday and 2 PM to 5 PM and 6:30 PM to 9 PM Monday through Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beth Israel Synagogue, Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA 01609 or to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609

Passed away  on  June 14, 2013. of Worcester .Services pending

of Canton, formerly of Waltham, on June 14, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Barkan) Weinstein. Devoted father of Barbara Russell and her husband Gordon of New Boston, NH and Ellen M. Zane and her husband Peter of Hingham. Graveside services at the Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St. Waltham on Monday, June 17 at 12:00 Noon. Memorial observance will be held at Orchard Cove, 1 Del Pond Dr. Canton on Monday from 1:30-6:00 PM and on Tuesday from 4:00-8:00 PM. Late WWII Army Air Corp veteran and graduate of Boston University. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Gann Academy, 333 Forest St. Waltham, MA 02452.

 of Framingham, MA – Passed away Monday, June 10, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving husband and children, after a courageous battle with appendix cancer. She was the beloved wife of Serge Kogan.  Loving mother of Stephanie, Larry and Ben and his fiancée Catey McCurn.  Adored daughter of Irma Bookman and the late Lawrence Perlis. Precious step-daughter of Stanley Bookman.  Cherished sister of Arthur Perlis and his wife Myra, Kenny Perlis and his wife Raquel.  Beloved daughter-in-law of Gitla Kogan and her late husband Oscar. Beloved sister-in-law of Marcela Kogan and her husband Mitchell Bard.  Dear step-sister of Jeffrey Bookman and his wife Barbara, and Larry Bookman and his wife Dr. Laura Bookman. She was a special niece to her many aunts and uncles, and an extraordinary cousin and aunt to her numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.  Joanne was a beloved guidance counselor at the Haynes School in Sudbury for over 20 years.  She was loved by her many friends, colleagues, students and parents. She was a warm and loving friend to many.  She will be missed by all. Services will be held at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford Street, Natick, MA on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM.  Following interment at Beit Olam East Cemetery, Wayland.  The family will sit Shiva at her residence Wednesday until 9PM. Thursday, 3PM to 5PM and 7PM to 9PM, Friday, 3PM to 5PM, Sunday, 12PM to 4PM and 7PM to 9PM, Monday, 7PM to 9PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances to PMP Pals -Appendix Support Group P.O. Box 6484, Salinas, CA 93912, Dana Farber Cancer institute, Gastro Intestinal Cancer Center, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or Temple Israel of Natick General Fund, 145 Hartford Street, Natick, MA 01760.

Jill died peacefully on Saturday morning surrounded by an intimate circle of family and dear friends. She is survived by her beloved partner Warren Lee, her mother and father Margie and Buzz Birnbaum, her brother and sister-in-law Jeff and Kristen Birnbaum and niece and nephews T.J., Katelyn and Brendan, her grandmother Doris Zich, and countless friends and family from Beijing to London to Malaysia to Brooklyn.

Jill’s life was a spice rack of colors, flavors and culture. From the far corners of the world to the corner dumpling shop, Jill delighted in, celebrated, and shared delicious foods, artisanal crafts, fierce fashions, and people’s stories.  Her travel and adventures, and the pleasure she took in every encounter, was only matched by her delight in sharing that experience with others – a smile, a knowing wink, a conspiratorial nod of the head.

Jill lived several lives in the course of her 40 years. At the core of her passion was elevating the dignity of others – from connecting and creating families through international adoption in China and Nepal, to child and family social work in Brooklyn and London, to founding Sí Se Puede! (Yes We Can!), a workers cooperative in Brooklyn.

Jill was an intrepid traveler and polyglot. Jill’s appetite to connect with people led her to learn Chinese, Nepali, Spanish, Hebrew and smatterings of many other languages, including her own frequent made-up words and phrases which have worked their way into the lexicon of her many friends across the world.

Jill found her soul mate in Warren Lee. They lived together in New York and London, travelled the world, and were an insanely handsome couple. Jill delighted in bringing together her countless intimate friends and inspired community everywhere she went.

Jill’s memory will be a blessing to all who have known her.

Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom (1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA), on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, MA. Shiva will follow the service at 238 Rosemary St., Needham, MA on Monday and also on Tuesday 1-4 and 7-9 pm.

Please refer to the CaringBridge website below for more information.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, Jill’s family has asked people to honor Jill’s memory with a donation to one of the organizations Jill adored. For a list of these, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jillbirnbaum.

Fishman-Esther (Borstel), of Brockton, on June 7, 2013, age 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Hyman Fishman, to whom she was married for 64 years, the devoted mother of Lana Preston of Brockton, Robert Fishman and his wife Judith of Brockton,and Mary-Ellen Briggs of Brockton.  Mother-in-Law of the late Robert Preston and Charles F. Briggs, Jr.  Dear grandmother of Carl Preston and his wife Mary, Rachel Law and her husband Theodore, Jr., Jennifer (Fishman) Perez, Emily Fishman, Tim Briggs and Adam Briggs.  Also survived by 8 great grandchildren and God-son, William Fishman.  Loving sister of David and Lois Borstel of CA, Henri and Joan Borstel of FL, and the late Harvey, Sylvia and Arthur Borstel. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, (479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA), on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Judith Fishman until  3:00 pm Friday, and continuing Sunday, with Minyan at 7:00 pm each night. Remembrances may be made to the Old Colony Y-David Louison Center, 137 Newbury St., Brockton, MA 02301 or Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA 02301.

Herbert N. Edinburg
WORCESTER – Herbert N. Edinburg, 88, of 54 Beeching St., died on Thursday, June 6th at St. Vincent Hospital.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, Shirlee (Port) Edinburg; two daughters, Gloria Edinburg wife of Peter George of Petersham and Elaine Edinburg wife of Joel Kaye of Edwards, Colorado and two grandchildren, Arie Samuel George and Jeremiah Michael George. He was predeceased by a brother, Murray Edinburg and by his three sisters, Adele Leavitt, Leona Klein and Pearl Waxler.
He was born in Spencer, a son of Elias and Eva (Godnick) Edinburg and had lived in Worcester, most of his life.
He first owned and operated Herb’s Radio and TV Store and later for many years, Worcester Distributors Inc. before retiring about 20 years ago.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel, B’Nai Brith, Knights of Pythias and was a member of Montacute Lodge of Masons.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH IN TEMPLE SINAI, 661 SALISBURY ST. . Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held through Tuesday Evening June 11th at his residence, 54 Beeching St.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice .

Bette St. John, passed away on June 6, 2013. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 1:45 pm.

of Brookline, on June 5, 2013. Devoted father of Neil Patt and his wife Susan Meyer of Miami, FL and Michael Patt and his wife Sarah of Wenham and his adopted children Dianne Mueller and Jay Patt. Dear grandfather of Rebecca, Zachary, Benjamin, Olivia, and Noah. Loving brother of the late Abraham Patt, Samuel Patt, and Sarah Brenner. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside service at the Vilno Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to the West End House Camp, 105 Allston St. Allston, MA 02134.

of Brookline, passed away on June 2, 2013 after almost 92 treasured years. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (Cudlitz) Pepper. Born in 1921 to Charles and Minnie Pepper, raised in the West End of Boston before moving to Brookline upon marrying. Brother of the late Samuel Pepper of Boston and Brookline. Dear Father of Marjorie Pepper of Brookline, Charles Pepper and wife Regina Bellavia of Brookline, and Susan Pepper Adler and husband Jeff Adler of Mamaroneck, NY. Grandfather of Joshua and Daniel Kaufman, and David and Michael Adler. Uncle to Arlene, Carl, Stuart, Ross and the late Elliott. Former devoted employee of the Town of Brookline School Department, Community Boating, and many other companies, where he saw the good in all of his colleagues as well as in everyone else he met. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Visiting hours at his home on Tuesday following the service, Wednesday and Thursday 1-4pm and 6-8pm. Contributions may be made to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 300 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215.

of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Andover, a lawyer in the Andover area and former radio and television personality in Portland, Maine in the 1950s died on Saturday, June 1, in Boston of heart disease.

Born in Boston, June 23, 1928, he was the beloved husband of Joan Eleanor (Steinberg) Lewis. They would have been married 62 years on June 6. Mr. Lewis will be missed dearly by his wife, his son Geoffrey Lewis and his wife Amy Caplan of Waban, his daughter Rose Lewis of Needham, and his three granddaughters whom he adored; Samantha, Jessica and Ming Lewis. Mr. Lewis was the son of the late Rose Mendelsohn Lewis and George Jacob Lewis. He was predeceased by his siblings Frances Rosenstein, Morton Lewis, and Miriam Marcus.

Mr. Lewis was a bright, warm and gentle man who was deeply loved by his family, friends and the communities where he lived. He was admired for his kindness, generosity and respect for all human beings. The Lawrence Bar Association honored him in 2008 for 50 years of extraordinary service. He was active in democratic politics, the local PTA in Andover and the March of Dimes.  He served as president of Temple Emanuel in Andover from 1977-1979.

Mr. Lewis was a 1954 graduate of Bowdoin College and received his law degree from Boston University in 1957. Before and while attending Bowdoin College he was a radio reporter and announcer in Bangor, Maine. On a whim one day while visiting Portland where his parents lived, he walked up Congress Street to WCSH-radio and auditioned for a job.  To his surprise and sheer delight, he was hired on the spot. He continued at WCSH radio for several years and was the first voice of television in the state of Maine. His radio voice was much admired and even after he left radio to practice law he was often asked to be master of ceremonies for readings during the Jewish High Holidays, and to serve as host on more than one occasion for the Miss Maine pageant with Miss America Mary Ann Mobley in the 1960s.

Mr. Lewis was an avid fan of 1940s jazz, considering Benny Goodman the most talented musician ever. He followed Goodman around in the same way his son would later follow the Grateful Dead. Among the older Mr. Lewis’ most prized possessions is a personal letter from Mr. Goodman thanking him for an album full of photos Mr. Lewis took of the musician at various concerts through the years.

Mr. Lewis maintained an extensive jazz library that included Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald and other prominent musicians of the 1940s. One of his greatest joys was sharing that music with his friends and grandchildren who spent hours with him listening to his music and to his critique of particular pieces. On the side of each CD was a small white sticker with a grade he gave to the CD. No one CD in his collection ever received anything below an A-.

Mr. Lewis was also an avid photographer and a devotee of Leicas. He spent his early years photographing his children and later his grandchildren and all of the wonderful places where he traveled around the world with his wife Joan.

Funeral services for Mr. Lewis will be held at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover, on Monday, June 3 at 1pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Geoffrey Lewis and Amy Caplan, Monday through Wednesday from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton St. Newton, MA 02459

of Dedham, formerly of Brookline, on May 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Rosenfield. Devoted mother of Leah Lightman and her husband Hylton of Lawrence, Long Island, NY, Jonathan Rosenfield of Jamaica Plain, and Eliot Rosenfield and his wife Elisabeth of Newtown, PA. Dear grandmother of Rafaella Greenfield and her husband Aryeh, Naava Lightman and her fiancée Eric Keehn, Gabriella, Mishaella, Yaira, Elimelech, and Bayla Lightman, Samantha, and Hailey Rosenfield. Great-grandmother of Menachem Mendel Greenfield. Loving sister of Rhoda Ginsberg of Springfield and the late Arthur Rosenfeld. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in the Crawford St. Cemetery, West Roxbury. Memorial observance will be at the home of Brenda Gershon, Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 from 3-9 pm and will also be starting at the home of Leah and Hylton Lightman in Lawrence, NY. Memorial observance will  be  at the home of Eliot and Elisabeth Rosenfield in Newtown, PA on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 3-9 pm and  Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 10 am – 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

GLASSNER IDA (SHEER)
Of Dedham, MA, formerly of Squirrel Hill, PA, on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Robert Milton Glassner; loving mother of William Glassner (Barbara) and Louise Glassner Cohen (Harvey); sister of the late I. J. Sheer (Reba), Fannie Sheer, Jean Landman (Marcus), Florence Sheer, and Abraham Sheer (Mildred); grandmother of Robert and Adrienne Cohen, Robyn Glassner and Richard Meth and Leah Cohen. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services in Pittsburgh  on Wednesday at 3 p.m.  Interment Tree of Life Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Tree of Life/Or L’Simcha Congregation, 5898 Wilkins Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 or Hebrew Senior Life Development Office, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131.

Esther Friedman , on May 26, 2013. Services were held in New York on Tuesday May 28, 2013.

Adele (Kaufman) Steckler

Of  Framingham, formerly  of  Brooklyn, NY, on May  26, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Devoted mother of  Renee Berger and her husband Joel, Ira Steckler and his wife Randi, and Lisa Glaser and her husband Dr. Alan.Cherished grandmother of  Josh and Ben Steckler, Sabrina, Daniel and Isabella  Glaser.Graveside services were held at  Beth  David Cemetery, New York. Memorial observance  will be at the home of  Lisa and Dr. Alan Glaser  Thursday 7-9pm and Friday 3-5pm.Remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Sylvia J. Riese of Watertown, MA, was born on August 24, 1924 in New York, NY, and passed away on May 24, 2013 in Newton, MA.  She was preceded in death by her husband I. Leo Riese.  She is survived by her children, Deborah Riese Litvin and her husband Joel Litvin of Newton, MA;  Mitchell A. Riese of Seattle, WA; and David R. Riese and his wife Eva Bak of Windham, NH, as well as her grandchildren, Sam Litvin, Sarah Litvin, Madeline Riese, and Jacob Riese. As an administrator, she devoted many years to synagogues in Greater Boston, and then moved to Academia to serve the Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University, from which she retired.  A graduate of the High School of Music and Art and Hunter College in New York City, she was a lifelong lover of French, music and art.  Gifted in languages, she was a passionate reader and opera-lover. With awe-inspiring organizational skills and a “steel-trap memory” that astounded her family, she lived an independent life to the end.

Services at Temple Sinai, (25 Canton St., Sharon, MA), on Monday, May 27, at 1:00 pm.  Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon, MA), memorial observance will be at Mrs. Riese’s residence, 7 – 9 pm and will continue May 28, 3 – 8 pm at the home of David Riese and Eva Bak, and at the home of Deborah and Joel Litvin on May 29, 3–9 pm.  Donations in memory of Sylvia J. Riese may be made to the Boston Symphony Orchestra or the charity of your choice.

Neuman-Robert, of Canton, MA, formerly of Washington D.C, on May 24, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Arline (Ross) Neuman. Devoted father of Elizabeth Reichman and her husband David of N. Easton, MA, and Martha Welsh and her husband Dr. Michael of Ann Arbor, MI, and Savannah, GA. Proud grandfather of Ted & Daniel Reichman, Mary Nyhan, and Rebecca Reesman. Loving brother of Dr. Alice (Neuman) Bessman of Los Angeles, CA. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Orchard Cove Staff Appreciation Fund, 1 Del Pond Dr., Canton, MA 02021 or Maine Chapter of the International Appalachian Trail, PO Box 916, Gardiner, ME 04345.

Fairchild-Portugal, Steven, of W. Newton, formerly of Norwood MA, on May 23, 2013. Beloved husband of Richard Erickson. Dear son of Grace Portugal. Loving uncle of Nicole (Coskren) Boss and her husband Michael, Melissa Coskren and her fiancé Kyle Rusk, and Peter Coskren. Proud great uncle of Emma and Chloe Boss. Brother of the late Carmen Coskren. Services will be private. A celebration of Steven’s life will be held for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Vernon Cancer Center-Newton Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462.

Dan Golomb, on May 23, 2013. Arrangements pending.

Harriet (Cohen) Tarkiainen
WORCESTER – Harriet (Cohen) Tarkiainen, beloved grandmother, mother, wife, daughter, sister, and teacher died after a brief illness on Monday, May 20th in Ocean Ridge, Florida. She moved there from Worcester in 1996 with her husband of twenty years, David R. Tarkiainen, who died in 2003.
She leaves a son, David Israel; a daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, Jessica, Ali, and Raffu Cannon of Oakland, California; a stepson, his wife and children, Erik, Tracey, Ashley, and Kyle Tarkiainen of Camarillo, California. Her sister, Constance Jane Cohen died in 1988.
Mrs. Tarkiainen graduated Bancroft School and Smith College, where she majored in Art History and studied in Florence. She remianed active in the Smith Alumni Fund throughout her life and treasured reunions.
After earning a Masters in Education at Assumption College, she had a rich career as a high school educator, including eleven years teaching Special Education at Wachusett Regional High School in Holden.
Born and raised in Worcester, Harriet Cohen Tarkiainen was the daughter of Nathaniel A. Cohen and Rhonda Kulin Cohen. She was a lifelong member of Beth Israel Synagogue.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1PM on SUNDAY, MAY 26, AT BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE ON JAMESBURY DRIVE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPEL OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be on Sunday after the funeral and continuing  5-8 PM on Monday, May 27, at the residence of Richard Silverman, 74 Lynnwood Lane, Worcester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National  Breast Cancer Coalition or to a charity of your choice.

on May 22, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late David and Estelle Shrier. Devoted sister of Dr. Robert Shrier and his wife Ellen of Henderson, NV. Services will be private.

Gerber-Stephen, of Mashpee, formerly of Brockton, died at his home, on May 21, 2013. After years of working with his father at Gerber Antiques in Brockton, Stephen spent the last 33 years as a salesman in the flooring industry. He cared for his customers like they were family and cherished the relationships he maintained over the years.

Stephen is survived by his wife June (Lerner); his daughter Beth and her husband Tom, Son, Howard and his wife Kristie; his grandchildren, Thomas, Nicholas, Hannah and Drew. He cherished each and every moment he spent with his family at the beach, at their sporting events, at home, and visiting Rhode Island and Florida.

Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton on Thursday, May 23 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at the Plymouth Rock Cemetery, Brockton, memorial observance will be at his residence in Mashpee on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 1-6 pm and Saturday 7-9:30 pm.

Remembrances may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA  90066, www.pancan.org

Age 97, the last living founder of Temple Israel of Natick, formerly of Natick and most recently of Scituate, entered into rest May 19, 2013. Son of the late Anne (Righter) and David Sigalove. Husband of the late Evelyn (Greenberg) and the late Edithe (Knoff). Loving and devoted father of AnnJayne McCabe and her husband Tom, 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. Grandfather of Evan Bernardi and his wife Beth, Melanie Flaim and her husband Marc, Jasmine Marchant and her husband Dave, Derek Aherne, Kimmel Yeager, Ben Linsky, Andrew Linsky, Alison Pruchansky, and Kari McAlister and her husband Jeff.  Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. He was known for his great sense of humor and storytelling and was a proud member of the Chanticleers Men’s Club of Hull. Services at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:00 am.  Interment in Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Joanie and Jim Linsky with minyan at a time to be announced, Thursday at the home of Ellen and David Bernardi from 2-4 & 6-8 pm with minyan service at 7 pm and Friday until 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Israel of Natick or a charity of your choice.

of Westborough, on May 18, 2013. Beloved husband of Rita (Newmark) Weber. Devoted father of Rochelle Weber and her husband Jeffrey Knopf, Lois Wollin and her husband Michael, and Steven. Devoted grandfather of Daniel and his wife Eugenie, Joel, and Sara. Services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:45 AM. Memorial observance immediately following the graveside service at the home of Lois and Michael Wollin. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 South Roxbury Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90035 or to Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St. Westborough, MA 01581.

Age 97, the last living founder of Temple Israel of Natick, formerly of Natick and most recently of Scituate, entered into rest May 19, 2013. Son of the late Anne (Righter) and David Sigalove. Husband of the late Evelyn (Greenberg) and the late Edithe (Knoff). Loving and devoted father of AnnJayne McCabe and her husband Tom, 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. Grandfather of Evan Bernardi and his wife Beth, Melanie Flaim and her husband Marc, Jasmine Marchant and her husband Dave, Derek Aherne, Kimmel Yeager, Ben Linsky, Andrew Linsky, Alison Pruchansky, and Kari McAlister and her husband Jeff.  Also survived by 8 great-grandchildren. He was known for his great sense of humor and storytelling and was a proud member of the Chanticleers Men’s Club of Hull. Services at Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 11:00 am.  Interment in Framingham Natick Jewish Cemetery. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Joanie and Jim Linsky with minyan at a time to be announced, Thursday at the home of Ellen and David Bernardi from 2-4 & 6-8 pm with minyan service at 7 pm and Friday until 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Temple Israel of Natick or a charity of your choice.

age 60, of Wellesley, on May 19, 2013. Beloved husband of 11 years of Rabbi Julie Wolkoff of Wellesley. Devoted father of Juli LeDoux and her husband Jonah of Boston. Loving son of Mina (Cohen) Weiner of Brookline and the late Harry Weiner. Dear brother of Burton Weiner and his wife Marcia and their son Phillip of Needham. Son-in-law of Stanton Wolkoff of MN and Marjorie and Donald Frishberg of MN. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be at his late residence immediately following the burial through Friday, May 24, 2013 at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Dudelson-David of Wellesley,on May 16, 2013. Beloved husband of Aida(Mlaver) Dudelson. Devoted father of  Randy Meller and her husband Todd, Bobby Dudelson and his wife Lisa. Cherished grandfather of Samantha, Jamie, Jordan and Nikki. Loving brother of  Reba Cuker and the late Ellis Dudelson. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Monday May 20, 2013 at 11:00am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8 pm Monday, and Tuesday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Friends of Dana Farber, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or The Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 South Roxbury Drive, Los Angeles, CA  90035.

Lefkowitz-Paula (Srulowitz), of Chestnut Hill, Newton, and formerly of West Orange, NJ, on May 15, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Milton Lefkowitz. Devoted mother of Diane Dickerman and her husband Arthur, and Lynn Robin Lefkowitz. Dear grandmother of Jessica (Dickerman) Greenberger and her husband Matt, and Andrew Dickerman. Proud great grandmother of Alexander Greenberger and Katelyn Greenberger. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon), on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 1:45 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Diane and Arthur Dickerman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington, DC 20024.