Archive: May, 2013

Marilyn Rodman, 79, of Canton, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and well-known philanthropist, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2013 at Orchard Cove in Canton.  She was the beloved wife of Don Rodman with whom she shared over 60 years of marriage.

Born in the Roxbury section of Boston, Marilyn was a longtime resident of Canton where she immersed herself in the community.  She served on the Canton School Committee for 22 years working on many programs including the Blue Hills Collaborative, a program at the Blue Hills for special-education children, the “Mutual Concerns” school subcommittee, which helped mediate administrative problems, and the Canton Diversity program.  Marilyn also helped create or promote the Employee Assistance program for Teachers, the Read-Aloud Program, the Academic Olympics, and the Canton Sports Foundation.  She was passionate in her work with the Rodman Ride for Kids, the Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids which to date has sent over 50,000 inner city kids at risk to Broadway shows, and many other community based philanthropic endeavors.  Marilyn was a member of the Canton Rotary Club, the Canton Fine Arts Council, the Canton Education Alliance, the Mass Art Education Committee, and was once named the “Friend of Education” by the Canton Teachers Association.  In 2006, the town of Canton dedicated the Marilyn G. Rodman Educational and Administrative Center at Canton High School in honor of her selfless service and advocacy to the youth of Canton.  She received many other awards and recognition for her philanthropy, including the prestigious Charles E. Rogerson Award for Community Service.  Above all else, Marilyn adored her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Her legacy of service to others will long live through her beloved family.

In addition to her husband, Marilyn is survived by 5 sons, Gene Rodman of Braintree, Curtis Rodman and his wife Marsha of Canton, Craig Rodman and his wife Liz of Natick, Brett Rodman and his wife Tricia of Canton, and Bart Rodman of Braintree; 9 grandchildren, Sheryl and her husband Mike Wagner, Rachel and her husband Tommy MacDonald, Michael, Jayne and her husband Marco Imbergamo, Molly, Jordan, Lexi, Olivia, and Geno; and 3 great-grandchildren, Curtis, Clayton, and Leo.  She was the sister of the late Sandra Schlossberg whose husband Sy survives her.

Funeral service in Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington St., Canton on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. The Rodman family will receive visitors at the temple on Sunday after the burial until 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Marilyn’s memory may be made to the Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids Program, 10 Lincoln Rd., Foxboro, MA 02035.

Ruby-Evelyn (Festinger), of Henderson NV, formerly of Brookline, and Newton, on May 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Abbot M. Ruby. Devoted mother of Wendy and her husband Peter Gordon, Joy Ruby, & Cindy and her husband Andrew Brown. Dear grandmother of Tara Gordon, Samantha Jayme, Jamie Sharrow, Marly and Madelyn Brown. Proud great grandmother of Demetri Evan Jayme. Loving sister of the late Saul Festinger. Dear aunt of Neil, Peter, and Michael Schwartz. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, (1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA) on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial reception will be at the home Betty and Mel Goldberg from 12:30-3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A First Ave., Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Morse-Lillian M. (Myerberg), of Canton, formerly of Waban and Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on May 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Myron H. Morse. Lillian was also pre-deceased by her significant other, Leo Kramer. Devoted mother of Nathaniel “Nat” Morse and his wife Arlene, and Richard S. Morse. Dear grandmother of Betsy Blackwell and her husband Steve and Bradd Morse. Proud great grandmother of Jesse & Shayna Blackwell and Benjamin & Jacob Morse. Loving sister of the late Edward, Edna, Mike, Esther, Sarah, Sydney, Jay, & Harry Meyerberg. Graveside services at Tifereth Israel Cemetery, (Grove St., & Jeshurun Rd., W. Roxbury), on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at Orchard Cove, (1 Del Pond Dr., Canton), at 1:30 pm.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Perkins School for the Blind, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472 or Orchard Cove Scholarship Fund, 1 Del Pond Rd., Canton, MA 02021.

of Boca Raton, FL and Jackson, N.H., formerly of Quincy, on May 13, 2013. Beloved husband of 70 years to Roberta (Bergman) Lappin. Devoted father of Linda Schiffman and her husband Howard of Framingham and Candace Lappin Moffatt of Newton. Cherished grandfather of Andrew and his wife Jamie, Johanna and her husband Jared, Sarah, Richard, and great-grandfather of Madeline, Naomi, and the late Adam. Loving brother of Frieda Andler and the late Florence Basch, Albert, Sidney, and Walter Lappin. Dear brother-in-law of Ralph Bergman. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 1:00 pm at the David Vicur Cholim Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Due to Shavuot, memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Howard Schiffman on Tuesday until 6 PM. The family will also receive visitors on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 1-6 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Lappin’s memory may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High St., Boston, MA 02110 or to a charity of one’s own choosing.

Shifres-Frank, of Brookline, MA on May 11, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Cecelia (DiRuscio) Shifres. Devoted father of Marc Shifres and his wife Joanne, & Peter Shifres and his wife Cheryl. Proud grandfather of Andrew & Danielle Shifres. Loving brother of Jeanne and the late David, Celia, & Anne. Dear brother in law of John & Dominic DiRuscio, Camille Sette, & Agnes McClean. Frank is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Knollwood Memorial Park (321 High St., Canton), on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Carne-Edith (Revis), of Canton, on May 10, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Henry Carne. Devoted mother of Bobby Carne and his wife Gloria, and Nancy Dubin and her husband George. Dear grandmother of Dan Dubin and his wife Laura, Joshua Dubin and his wife Rachel, Adam Carne and his wife Dana, & Jennifer Carne. Proud great grandmother of William, Caroline, Ari, Talia, and Elizabeth. Loving sister of Ruth Miller, and the late Joe & Willy Revis. Graveside services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nancy and George Dubin, on Monday, May 13, 2013 until 8:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Died Thursday, May 9, 2013. Funeral service 2 p.m Monday, May 13, 2013. Chapel of Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester.

of Brookline, on May 8, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Israel and Ida (Goodman) Siegel and loving sisters Ruth (Siegel) Rosenberg and Freda Siegel. Marion(Marilyn) devoted her life to taking care of her mother and sister. She worked as a secretary for Remington and Bank of Boston.

Marion is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Howard Rosenberg, Debra Arrell, and Rochelle Rosenberg. She was the great aunt of Melissa Casault, Shana Matte, Joseph Russo, and Philip Rosenberg and the great great aunt of Tyler Russo, Nicholas Matte, Emily Casault, and Megan Matte.

She was a wonderful generous aunt and her innocent smile will be missed by all who came to know her.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:00 PM in the Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.

Chartor-Joyce Marilyn (Norris), of Natick, on May 6, 2013. Devoted mother of Jennifer Glazer, Rachel Nislick and her husband Robert. Proud grandmother of Matthew and Samuel Glazer, Bezalel, Nathan, Simon, and the late Shira Nislick. Services at Temple Israel of Natick (145 Hartford St., Natick MA), Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, memorial observance will be at the home of Jennifer Glazer until 8 pm, and will continue at the home of Rachel and Robert Nislick on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm and Sunday & Monday 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the American Liver Foundation/ MA Chapter, 88 Winchester St., Newton MA 02461, or Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760.

Magda Hammer, age 88, resident of Newton, Boca Raton, and New York.

Beloved mother of Laurie and Michael Hammer, and grandmother of Daniel and Adam Bear.

Born in Hungary, she and her brother Naftali survived the Holocaust when most of her family perished.  She emigrated to New York City, and went on to live on Long Island, the Berkshires, and Boca Raton with her husband of 44 years, Aaron.  Despite her Holocaust history, and many other challanges over the years, her spirit and resourcefulness endured.  She was a devoted and generous mother and grandmother who retained a youthful energy all of her life.  A self-described “seeker”, she read extensively, took courses, travelled, and became self educated in her various interests and endeavors.  Always athletic, she walked, swam and taught water aerobics and yoga into her mid- 80’s.  She shared her love of art, nature, gardening and cooking with her friends and her daughter.

In 1995, Magda was finally able to tell her story to the Shoah Foundation, and went on to speak to middle and high school students in Florida about her Holocaust experiences. In 2000, at the age of 75. she went on “The March of the Living” tour to Polish concentration camp sites and Israel with a group of high school students. Her ability to face this chapter in her past and finally say goodbye to her parents and brothers was a testament to her remarkable courage and resilience.

Mom, you will always be an enduring, radiant spirit.  We love you and miss you.

Remembrances may be made to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd (www.hospicegoodshepherd.org) and The United States Holocaust Museum (www.ushmm.org).

of Framingham, MA  and Chesnut Hill, MA died unexpectedly on May 5^th of natural causes.   Beloved husband of the late Doris (Goodman) Shifman.  Devoted son of the late Herman and Ann (Gold) Shifman.  Dear cousin of Paul Gold of Atlanta, GA.  Step-grandfather of Jordan Elizabeth Sedlis and dear friend of Norma Lipson. Stan attended Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, MA and the University of Vermont.  Stan’s early years were spent in Allston and Nantasket, MA before living in Chesnut Hill.   Stan was a founding partner and Managing Director of The Carousel Theatre in Framingham, MA and spent the past 50 years in the real estate business.  He will be remembered for his generosity, unselfishness and kindness.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Murray Solomon -Of Brookline, on May 5, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth (Frank) Solomon. Devoted father of Neal Solomon and his wife Ilene, and the late Jerrold “Jerry” Solomon and his surviving wife Judy. Dear grandfather of Larry Solomon and his wife Jodi, Matt Solomon and his wife Lori, Ethan Solomon and his wife Stefanie, Aaron Solomon and his fiancee Miriam Greenbaum and Ada Solomon. loving great grandfather of Ilana, Ziv, Eila, Maya, Teddy and Zachary. Dear brother of the late Harold Solomon, Bertha Waldstein and Dorothy Nathanson. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday May 7, 2013 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Neal and Ilene Solomon, Tuesday 6:30-9:00 pm and Wednesday 2-4 pm, and 6:30 -9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice .

Milton N. Lubar, age 91, on May 1, 2013.  Beloved husband of 66 years to Louise (Gans) Lubar. Devoted father of Nancy Lubar of West Roxbury and Steve Lubar of Newton. Dear brother of the late Reeva Kushner, Nathan, Raymond, and Gabriel Lubar. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM.   In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Honor Flight Network, 300 E. Auburn Ave., Springfield, OH 45505 – www.honorflight.org  or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Milton was a proud Naval veteran of WWII.

Herbert Kotzen, of Boston, on April 29, 2013.  Beloved husband of Lila (Levine).  Devoted father of Jim and Lauri-Jo of Newton, Peter and Karen of Chestnut Hill, and John and Barbara of Wellesley. Cherished grandfather of Jeffrey and his wife Elyssa, Michael, Julie, Robert, Alison, Matthew, Colby, and Andrew. Loving great-grandfather of Skylar.  Dear brother of Marcia Smith.  Adored uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA on Thursday May 2, at 12:00 Noon.  Following interment at  Congregation Mishkan Tefila Cemetery,  memorial observance will be at the home of Peter and Karen Kotzen until 8 p.m., Friday 12-5 pm, and Saturday 6-9 pm.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Joseph Watkin, age 95, of Brookline, died on April 29, 2013. He was the beloved husband for 71 years of Musia (Schmukler) Watkin and the devoted father of Arnold Watkin and his wife Marcelle of Newton, Robyne Watkin-Anson and her husband Mark Anson of West Hartford, CT, Sharon Modlin and her husband Robert of Buffalo Grove, IL, and Clifford Watkin and his wife Laura of Marblehead. He is also survived by 10 cherished grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services at the Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph, on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 am.  Memorial observance will be  at the home of Arnold and Marcelle Watkin on Wednesday  7-9 pm and at the home of Clifford and Laura Watkin on Thursday  7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Goddard House, 165 Chestnut St., Brookline, MA 02445 or to www.yadvashem.org

Rose (Freedman)Elman, at age 100,of Jamaica Plain, on April 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Abraham.Devoted mother of Richard Elman and his wife Barbara, Marjorie Elman, and the late Stanley “Skippy” Elman and his surviving wife Elly. Cherished grandmother of Adam Elman, Sherri PietroPaolo and her husband Dr.Ryan,Matthew Elman and his wife Dr. Lauren Elman,Joshua Elman,Lisa Grant and her husband Scott,Jeffrey Elman and his wife Nyla. Dear great grandmother of Kristen, Lauren, Lily, Jamie, Ani, Jeffrey, Joshua, Jason, Andrew, Brooke and Lindsay. Loving brother of M.David Freedman and his wife Beverly and the late Frances Spiegel and her late husband William, and William Freedman. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Rose’s caretaker and friend Sheila Thompson, and Betty and Rose. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon, on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 12:45 pm. Following services, family and friends are invited to Jamaicaway  Tower (function room) until 5:30 pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to VNA Hospice Care, 100 Trade Center, G-500,Woburn,MA 01801.

Chapnik-Maurice, of Natick, age 79, beloved husband of Ann (Goldstein) Chapnik, devoted father of Deni Budd and Philip Chapnik and his wife, Rachel Freed, loving brother of Louis Chapnik and his wife, Ruth, cherished grandfather of Adam Chapnik and Sabine Budd. Maurice grew up in occupied Mons, Belgium during World War II and came to the United States at age 18. He was drafted into the American army during the Korean War, serving as an English interpreter in France, where he received his American citizenship. Upon returning to the United States, he worked in the clothing industry, honing his skills as a master tailor. He became the owner of Lorraine Cleaners in 1974 and worked there until he retired in 1998. He was a member of the Wellesley Lodge of Masons and a past Commander of the MetroWest Jewish War Veterans (JWV). In his retirement, he supported veterans at the V.A. Hospital in Jamaica Plain as the JWV hospital chairman. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 29, at Temple Beth Shalom, (50 Pamela Rd., Framingham), at 12:00 noon on Monday April 29, 2013, with interment immediately following at the Framingham Natick Jewish cemetery in Natick. Condolence calls may be made at the home of Ann Chapnik following internment on April 29, April 30 and May 1 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Maurice’s memory to Circle of Caring at Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02468.

Graveside services at Wellwood Cemetery (Farmingdale, NY) on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arthur“Noonch” Kaplan, age 93, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on April 25, 2013. Devoted husband of Muriel (Zelermyer) Kaplan. Beloved father of Wendy Kaplan Armour and her husband Tim and Charles Kaplan and his wife Melanie. Adored grandfather of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva, Alison Armour, and Lindsay, Daniel and Ian Kaplan.Dear brotherr of the late George Kaplan. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Arthur was a graduate of Brookline High School and attended Boston University. He was a longtime member of the Board of Directors of Pine Brook Country Club, Weston. He was first commander of The Sgt. Milton Louis Zelmyer Post No. 627 of the Jewish War Veterans. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was Vice President of Sales for Majestic Fabrics Inc., Boston, later known as Majilite Corp. of Woburn. Services will be held at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., (Route 20) Wayland, on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 2:15 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, family and friends are invited to Pine Brook Country Club until 6:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy and Tim Armour on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 pm and on Tuesday at the home of Charles and Melanie Kaplan 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley, MA  02481 (curealz.org), Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Ave., Suite 1201,New York, NY 10017 (info@seedsofpeace.org), or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Arthur“Noonch” Kaplan, age 93, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on April 25, 2013. Devoted husband of Muriel (Zelermyer) Kaplan. Beloved father of Wendy Kaplan Armour and her husband Tim and Charles Kaplan and his wife Melanie. Adored grandfather of Benjamin Armour and his wife Eva, Alison Armour, and Lindsay, Daniel and Ian Kaplan.Dear brotherr of the late George Kaplan. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Arthur was a graduate of Brookline High School and attended Boston University. He was a longtime member of the Board of Directors of Pine Brook Country Club, Weston. He was first commander of The Sgt. Milton Louis Zelmyer Post No. 627 of the Jewish War Veterans. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was Vice President of Sales for Majestic Fabrics Inc., Boston, later known as Majilite Corp. of Woburn. Services will be held at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Rd., (Route 20) Wayland, on Sunday April 28, 2013 at 2:15 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, family and friends are invited to Pine Brook Country Club until 6:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Wendy and Tim Armour on Monday 2-4 & 6-8 pm and on Tuesday at the home of Charles and Melanie Kaplan 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, 34 Washington St., Suite 200, Wellesley, MA  02481 (curealz.org), Seeds of Peace, 370 Lexington Ave., Suite 1201,New York, NY 10017 (info@seedsofpeace.org), or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Miriam (Richman) Handler of Columbus, GA died on April 24, 2013 at her residence.,  Lover of words, music, animals, and her good life. Survived by her daughter, Jessica Anne Handler, son-in-law, Michael Dubrow, brother, Raphael Richman, and sister in law, Julietta (Holly) Richman. Predeceased by her daughters Susannah Jenny and Sarah Elizabeth. Funeral will be at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Massachusetts, on Sunday, April 28, at 11:45 am. Sign online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to Pets Are Worth Saving or The Humane Society of the United States.Graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 11:45 AM in Sharon Memorial Park.

Irving Smolker  of Boston, April 23, 2013. Private graveside at Sharon Memorial Park .

David Dusan Mladinov- of Brookline on April 20, 2013. Beloved husband of Branka  Bogdanov. Devoted father of Emma. Dear stepfather of Boryan. Devoted brother of Mirjana Mladinov and her husband George Thoeming. David Mladinov was born in Split, in the former Yugoslavia, in 1946.He studied archeology and playwriting at the University of Belgrade, receiving degrees from the Faculty of Philosophy and the Faculty of Dramatic Arts.  In 1978 he completed a masters degree in Judaic studies at Brandeis University. David organized the first performance of the Klezmer Conservatory Band in February of 1980 with the students of The New England Conservatory of Music when he was working as outreach Director for the Hillel Foundation. He managed to merge his love of the arts with his goal of helping students to celebrate their Jewishness, and revived klezmer music when it was almost forgotten. For almost two decades, David was the Cultural Arts Director at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, where he founded The Jewish Theater of New England.  From 1990-2011, he was the Director of Development at the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA).He also was a noted author of short stories, with works published in the former Yugoslavia, Serbia, Israel, US, and Great Britain.  Published in 1998 in Belgrade, Acheron’s Birds was one of his most successful collections of stories, followed by Chinese Chess which garnered high acclaim from critics and readers alike. Services will be held at Temple Ohabei Shalom,1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Thursday, April 25 , 2013 at 1:00pm.Following  interment at Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the Mladinov/Bogdanov residence until 7:00 pm Thursday and Friday 1-4pm.In lieu of flowers  remembrances may be made to Committee for The Rescue of Israel’s Babies, 1612 57th St., Brooklyn,NY 11204 or CAMERA, PO Box 35040,Boston, MA 02135.

Pearl (Winick) Karlin – of Newton formerly of Natick, on April 23, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Elliott Karlin. Devoted mother of Burt Karlin and his wife Renee, Rosanne Isenberg and her husband Dan. Dear grandmother of Jason Karlin and his wife Jennifer and Rachel Karlin, Ben and Jonathan Isenberg. Loving great grandmother of Evan, Jillian and Seth Karlin. Loving sister of Roz Mallove, Walter Winick and the late Lester Winick. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Friday April 26, 2013 at 1:00pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance at the home of Burt and Renee Karlin until 6:00pm Friday, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Israel of Natick Sisterhood, 145 Hartford St., Natick, MA 01760 or Framingham-Natick Hadassah, 30 Cornell Dr. Framingham, MA 01701

Elaine (Kline) Lapin
WORCESTER – Elaine (Kline) Lapin, 88, of 453 Chandler St. died on Friday, April 19th in St Vincent Hospital.
She leaves her husband of 64 years, Louis Lapin; two sons, Les Lapin and his wife Elisabeth of West Brookfield and Jonathan Lapin and his wife Suki of Worcester and two grandchildren, Sarina and Benjamin Lapin. She was predeceased by her sister, Shirley Jamron.
She was born in Worcester and was a daughter of Samuel and Rebecca (Luff) Kline and was a lifelong resident.
She was a member of Worcester Chapter of Hadassah and was an avid bowler.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 3PM TODAY, SUNDAY, APRIL 21ST IN TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN CHAPELS OF NEWTON. Burial will be in Worcester Hebrew Cemetery in Auburn.
Memorial Observance will be held through Wednesday Evening, April 24th at the residence of Jonathan and Suki Lapin at 11 Moreland Green Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice

Chapman-Phillip S. “Sonny”, of Stoughton, formerly of Sharon MA on April 18, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Helen R. (Fisher) Chapman and the late Carole Neitlich. Devoted father of Joyce and her husband Joseph Berkel of Oak Hill, VA, Susan and her husband Barry Hantman of Danville, NH, and Larry Chapman and his wife Amy of Parkland, FL. Dear grandfather of Jonathan and Kate Berkel, Max and Rebecca Chapman, and Noam Hantman. Loving brother of Elliott Chapman and his wife Beryl, and Esther Gabriel and her husband Melvin, and the late Norman Fisher. Services at Temple Israel, (125 Pond St., Sharon) on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at Temple Israel until 8 pm, and will continue at his residence Monday and Tuesday 1-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Chet Block of Brookline on April 13, 2013, passed peacefully surrounded by loving family. Son of the late John & Rose (Sharadsky) and brother of the late Al Block and cherished brother-in-law of the late Fran (Spitzer) Block. Devoted uncle to Andrea Star and Bob Greenberg, Joni Block and Cliff Shatz, Bobbie Block and the late Michael Hartmann. Adored great uncle to Rachel Star, Alexandra Star, and the late Rose Block Shatz. Chet was quite fond of his four-legged nephews; Ralph, Cookie, and Bert. Chet was uncle to many and friend to all. Chet had a wonderful life traveling to over 200 countries and guiding thousands of others to appreciate the wonders of the world. Chet was born in Worcester on November 25, 1933, grew up in Boston, lived in many places throughout the world and called Brookline his home. He was proud of his affiliations with, and leadership in, many organizations including the Rotary Club of Brookline since 1967 where he held several positions, AHEPA-Athens Chapter 24, George K. Menichios Post 324 of the American Legion where he served as Commander for five years, Masons, Shriners, Franklin Field Association, Hebrew Rehabilitation Men’s Club, Men’s Association of New England Sinai Hospital. Chet served in the Navy-Marines during the Korean War and was proud to be a Veteran. Graveside service on Sunday, April 21 at 11:45 in Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chet’s memory to Rosie’s Rafikis, Inc., PO Box 210, Foxboro, MA 02035 or the charity of your choice.

Daniel Beryl Greenberg, died of cancer at age 91 on April 11, 2013, in Newton, MA. Formerly of New York City and Ft. Lauderdale, Dan was married to Beverly (Zwiren) until her death in 2007. He leaves two daughters, Nancy of Sag Harbor, NY, and Jane of Kew Gardens, NY, a son Mark and daughter-in-law Beverly, and two grandchildren, Allison and Alexander all of Newton, MA. After graduating from NYU, Dan served in the Army Air Corps. His work life spanned roles in the millinery, textile and garment industries. A music lover, singer and gifted artist, Dan will be remembered fondly for his wit and humor. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Greenberg- Boris, of Stoneham MA, on April 11, 2013. Dear son of Polina (Vidomanets) and the late Haskel Greenberg. Loving brother of Alex Greenberg. Proud uncle of Katrin and Annie Greenberg. Graveside services at Falmouth Jewish Cemetery, (7 Hatchville Rd., Falmouth) on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 12 noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Polina Greenberg. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Rd., Worcester, MA 01609.

Barbara (Brown) Benfield, of Needham, on April 10, 2013. Beloved wife of Peter B.
Benfield with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Susan
Benfield and her late husband Rob Sain of St. Paul, MN, David Benfield and his
wife Elaina of Boston, and Heather Benfield of Los Angeles, CA. Loving
grandmother who cherished Allison, Zachary, Matthew, Serena, and Zara. Dear
sister of Muriel Myerson and her husband Jerry of Wellesley. Barbara was unique
both to her family and friends and had a great love of life and learning. She
was a first rate molecular biology scientist at M.I.T. but also had “street
smarts” and was savvy about people. Barbara’s love of teaching led her to
become a great mentor to many female students at Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy in
Brighton where she was much beloved. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will
be held at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave. Boston (parking on The Riverway),
on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM. Interment in Needham Cemetery. Memorial
observance will be at her home  Sunday 1:30-4:30 pm and  Monday
4:00-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to
the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701, or Barbara’s alma
mater, UMass Amherst, c/o Janet Muzzy ’05, Director of Stewardship and Donor
Relations, Memorial Hall, 134 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003, or a charity of
one’s own choosing.

David Kolodney, age 94, of Brookline and Coconut Creek, FL, passed away on April 10, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Marilyn (Lessinger) Kolodney, devoted father of Lawrence Kolodney and his wife Heather Nelson of Cambridge, Michael Kolodney and his wife Joanna of Roanoke, VA, and Jeff Kolodney and his wife Marcia Tabenken of Newton, and dear grandfather of Jacob, Alexandra, Nathan, Sophia, Owen, Ryan, and Brandon.

Funeral services were private.

Memorial observance will be held at the home of Jeff Kolodney and Marcia Tabenken on Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 1:30-4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02130 – www.mspca.org

Tessy L. (Hodin) Cofman, of Pembroke Pines, FL, formerly of Worcester, died after a long battle with cancer on April 8, at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 77 years old.
Mrs. Cofman was born in Berlin, Germany, on October 6, 1935. Her parents, Leopold and Ruth Hodin, and her older brother, John, narrowly escaped from Germany in 1938 during the rise of the Nazi regime prior to World War II. The Hodins traveled by train to Holland and from there made their way to London, where the family lived through the war years and for three subsequent years before embarking on a new journey to the United States.
The Hodins arrived at Ellis Island in New York in December 1948, and settled in Worcester, living first on Park Avenue and later on Chandler Street. Mrs. Cofman was a 1953 graduate of Classical High School in Worcester, and attended Salter Secretarial School.
She worked for many years at Aetna Life & Casualty in Worcester, and before that at David Clark Company. Mrs. Cofman was a personnel secretary at David Clark Company at the height of the space race in the 1960’s, during which the United States’ original astronauts were provided the suits they would wear on their historic missions.
Mrs. Cofman moved from Worcester to Florida in 2006, where she resided until returning to Massachusetts recently to be with her family while receiving further treatment for her illness.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra Recka of Middleton; her son, Mark Cofman, and his wife, Paula, of Hull; her brother, John Hodin and his wife, Sylvia, of Orange, Conn.; stepsons, Geraldo Rivera and his wife, Mary, of Worcester, Jeffrey Weiser and his wife, Anna, of Simsbury, Conn., Lee Weiser of Leominster and Perry Weiser of Worcester; four grandchildren, Lindsey Recka, Evan Recka and Jack Recka of Middleton, and Giana Cofman of Hull. She is also survived by two nieces and one nephew.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 11th AT 2 PM IN TEMPLE EMANUEL AT 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral

Lillian (Goldstein) Chafetz, 95, of 109 South Flagg St., died at her residence on April 8th.
Her husband of 73 years, Samuel Chafetz died in 2012. Loving mother of Joanne Kaufman and her partner Bruce Bolton of Natick and the late Phyllis LeBlanc; beloved mother-in-law of Jerry LeBlanc; beloved sister-in-law of Sylvia Goldstein, beloved sister-in-law of the late Dr. Morris Chafetz and the late Marion Chafetz, beloved sister-in-law of the late Ethel Levy and her husband Dr. Sidney Levy and sister-in-law of the late Billie Goldstein; sister of the late Louis Goldstein and sister of the late Hy Goldstein; adoring grandmother of Heidi and her husband Steve Robinson, Karen Throckmorton and her husband Marc, David Hersh, Alyssa Lambert and her husband Rich, Jennifer Rothbart and her husband Mitch; doting great grandmother of Ben Levy and his wife Amanda, and Jessica, Joshua, Hayli, Jacob, Michaela, Matthew, Erica, Jack, Amanda, Max and Rachel, many nieces and nephews, her caretakers Rebecca, Effie and Dora and her many dear friends.
She graduated from Classical High School in 1935 and attended secretarial school in Boston.
With her husband she founded and owned and operated Kiddie Kastle, the Deb Shop and Brothers Too, all in Worcester.
She loved art and was very creative in art and knitting. She enjoyed skiing, sailing, Cape Cod and travelling all over the world. She was a member of Temple Emanuel, The Jewish Healthcare Center, The Worcester Art Museum and attended many classes at WISE.
She is loved and will greatly be missed by her family.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10 AM on THURSDAY, APRIL 11th at TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in B’NAI Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held through 5 PM on Thursday, April 11th at her residence at 109 South Flagg St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Turner’s Syndrome Society, 11250 West Rd., Suite G., Houston, TX 77065 or to the charity of the donor’s choice .

Spitz-Grace (Aronson), of Newton, on April 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late George J. Spitz. Devoted aunt of Sandra Ciampa and her husband Joseph of Revere, Anita Aronson-Walker of Las Vegas, NV, Elaine Aronson-Proulx and her husband Paul of N. Andover, Steven Aronson and his wife Risa of Newton, Nancy Rubenstein and her husband James of Sharon, Bunny Aronson of Newton, Frederick Gilman and his wife Judy of Atlanta, GA, Peter Gilman and his wife Maytel of Brookline, and the late Charles Gilman and his wife Betty of Burlington. Grace is also survived by many loving great nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Morton Aronson, Sumner Aronson and his late wife Helen, and Norman Aronson and his surviving spouse Lee. Grace was instrumental in the Newton Food Pantry. She was very involved with the committee to have a sound barrier constructed on Rt. 128. She was also a devoted volunteer at the Angier school in Waban. Grace was involved in an organization that made afghans for foster children. She was the unofficial good will ambassador of Newton. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (120 Canton St., Sharon) on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 1:45 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Nancy & James Rubenstein until 5 pm, and  6-8 pm, and will continue at Grace’s late residence Wed. & Thurs 2-4:30 pm & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462, or the charity of your choice.

Hyman Rosenson,on  April 5, 2013. Pre-deceased by wife Harriet. Survived by children Nancy (David) Owens, Eric (Debbie) Rosenson, Valerie (Russell Robbins); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; Elaine Rosenson, Estelle Kutner. Service Sun, Apr 7, 2013, in  Great Neck, NY.

Theodore Blank, age 91, a longtime resident of Brookline, died on April 7, 2013.  He was the devoted son of the late Maurice and Sophie Blank, and a beloved friend to many.

From 1952 to 1989, Mr. Blank served as the coordinator of health education for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health while pursuing a doctorate in health education at Boston University.  Also, for thirty years, he taught in the Health Professions programs at Northeastern University.  Before pursuing his college studies, Mr. Blank served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St. Sharon, MA on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Planned Parenthood, 260 Elm St., Suite #109, Somerville, MA 02144 – plannedparenthood.org

Robin Bernstein Wexler, of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Brookline, MA, on April 3, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Peggy and Morris Bernstein. Niece of Marion Kaplan. Mother of Jessica Lipman and her husband David, Michael Wexler and his wife Rachel.  Grandmother of Serena and Samuel Lipman, Gabriel, Sonia and Eli Wexler. Sister of Peter Bernstein, Nancy Wexler Flathe and her husband John. Friend of Robert Wexler. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 10:45 am. Family and friends will gather at the home of Lisa and Tom Monroe from 12:30-4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of MA, 480 Pleasant St. Watertown, MA 02472.

Nathan Witkin, age 87, died on Monday, April 1st.
He leaves his wife of 66 years, Muriel (Goodman) Witkin; two daughters, Shelly wife of Gerry Kashuk of Paxton and Carol Witkin of Natick; a granddaughter, Jill wife of Jason Ricardo and a great grandson, Brandon Ricardo. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald Witkin and by his sister, Marion Epstein.
He was born in Worcester, a son of Joseph and Rebecca Stein.
With his brother Gerald Witkin, he owned and operated Kansas City Beef Co. in Framingham for 35 years, retiring 28 years ago.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel and B’Nai Brith. He was an avid golfer and fisherman.
He was an army veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD IN TEMPLE EMANUEL AT 280 MAY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602 or to the charity of the donor’s choice .

ABRAMS, Judith (Kuperman) Of Mequon WI, formerly of Brookline on April 1, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Devoted mother of Jonathan and Reisa Met. Dear grandmother of Madeline and Charlie Met. Loving sister of Ann and Jimmy Slovin. Graveside services at the Boylston Lodge Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury on Thursday April 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial observance will be held at the Knollsbrook Club House until 4 p.m. and then at Ann and Jimmy Slovins residence from 7-9. Memorial observance continues at Ann and Jimmy Slovins residence Saturday 7-9 and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9. Remembrances may be made to the M.S. Society of Mass. 101A First Street Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451.

Jordan Washor Liebhaber, 26 Y, DOB 5/22/86, of Lexington, MA. Beloved son of Gail and Ruven, brother of Aaron, and grandson of Ruth and Bernie Liebhaber, Betty and Alan Washor. Grad LHS 2004, U of Miami 2008.  He began his career path in service work to elders as a volunteer at the Tippett Hospice in Needham as a young teenager, and treasured his current job as the Assistant Administrator at Jewish Assisted Living Residence in Chelsea, MA. He loved NE sports teams, to cook, stay fit and volunteer in the Jewish community. He was committed to his family and loyal to his friends. Jordan was a joy and light to all he touched. The service will be held at Temple Emunah, Lexington on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations in his name to the Tippett or the Chelsea facility. His memory is a blessing and we will miss him.

Figler-William “Bill”, of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Hull, MA on March 29, 2013. Beloved husband of Joan (Zillman) Figler. Devoted father of Sam Figler and his wife Jodi, and Joe Figler and his wife Tricia. Dear grandfather of Sarah, Adam, and Grady Figler. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:45 am. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Sam and Jodi Figler until 8 pm, and will continue Thursday and Friday, 2-4 & 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Waltham, MA 02472, or Temple Beth Sholom, 600 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

“The highest ability a performer can have is to give the constant impression that he is improvising,” the conductor and violinist Michel Sasson once told the Globe. His life and career in music reflected a kindred gift for creativity in the face of conventional expectations.

As a young boy growing up in Egypt in a family of French and Turkish descent, Mr. Sasson learned the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto by ear from an old recording by Yehudi Menuhin and then performed it with the Cairo Symphony. He was 8 years old.

Decades later, even after Mr. Sasson in 1958 won a spot in the second violin section of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a post that would have sated the career ambitions of many violinists, he continued improvising. Or more precisely, he made up signs saying, “Come blow your horn with the Newton Symphony.” That organization did not yet exist, but it did soon thereafter. It gave its inaugural concert in 1965, with Mr. Sasson as its cofounder and first conductor.

Mr. Sasson, a Brookline resident, died of a stroke March 26 in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He was 77.

His work in Newton caught the ear of Harry Shapiro, a contractor for the Boston Ballet, who signed up Mr. Sasson for a few performances of “The ­Nutcracker.” Before long, Mr. Sasson was ­appointed as music director of the Boston Ballet (1975-1980), which led to guest conducting dates with the American Ballet Theatre and to a post with La Scala Ballet of Milan.

Few BSO violinists have resumes that also include conducting for Mikhail Baryshnikov and orchestrating the song “Fascination” for the film “Love in the Afternoon,” starring Gary Cooper and Audrey Hepburn.

“He was a very talented natural violinist,” recalled Joseph Silverstein, former concertmaster of the BSO. “From the time that he arrived in Boston, he had tremendous energy, and it was obvious that the position he acquired in the BSO would not really be enough to satisfy his personal goals. He quickly moved on into conducting and demonstrated not only a very strong talent for the podium but a great organizational skill, which enabled him to develop the Newton Symphony Orchestra into such a strong presence in the community.”

From his post in Newton, Mr. Sasson was able to draw out the musical passions of the mostly amateur performers and forge them into a coherent ensemble.

“He was a charming guy, a remarkable musician, and quite a character,” recalled the conductor and former BSO violinist Max Hobart, whom Mr. Sasson invited to serve as concertmaster in Newton. “He was very demanding. If you didn’t pull your weight, he was on your case, and the amateurs in the orchestra thrived under that approach.”

At the same time, Mr. Sasson used his connections to secure appearances from soloists of inter­national caliber such as ­pianists Earl Wild and Gary Graffman, as well as from many BSO colleagues, including ­Silverstein.

Mr. Sasson received a complete musical education at the Paris Conservatory, studying with Nadia Boulanger, among others, and later at New England Conservatory, but he learned the finer points of ballet conducting on the job. These included what he once described as the primary rule, that a conductor must not accompany but rather anticipate a dancer’s motions.

“For example,” he told the Globe in 1978, “when a dancer is doing leaps the music has to come in again when they are about 6 inches off the ground; otherwise they will look heavy. Ballet is full of visual and aural effects that have to be coordinated.”

Mr. Sasson’s ballet conducting earned frequent approval in The New York Times and was praised by Globe critic Richard Dyer for its “balletic lift and rhythmic impetus.”

Mr. Sasson’s work at the Boston Ballet also proved eventful for his personal life, introducing him to his second wife, the soprano and beauty pageant winner Deborah O’Brien. Mr. Sasson, in the Globe interview, colorfully described their first meeting.

“The company was doing ‘Carmina Burana’ five years ago, and the press representative called up to say that Miss Massachusetts wanted to audition and that it would be terrific publicity if we could use her. ‘Absolutely not,’ I said. In the meantime I heard 24 sopranos, including some of the most prominent in the area, but none of them came equipped with the high D you have to have in that piece. Then one day in walks a young lady with white gloves and her mother, and she had the most beautiful free and clear high D in the world. I hired her on the spot and married her as soon as I could.”

Mr. Sasson also conducted the Boston Civic Symphony and the Brockton Symphony. He retired from the BSO in 1980. Later in his career, according to biographical information on his website, he recorded for the EMI, Claves, and Cybellia ­labels, and guest conducted more widely in Europe. In 1994, he was appointed general music director of the Istanbul State Opera.

His marriages to Doris Posner, Deborah O’Brien, Renee Evans, and Deborah Primerano ended in divorce.

A private funeral was held for Mr. Sasson, who leaves three sons, Jacques Pierre of Chestnut Hill; Theodore of Newton; and Richard of Culver City, ­Calif.; and six grandchildren.

In the 1978 Globe interview, Mr. Sasson took particular pride in the orchestra he had built up at the Boston Ballet, praising the players’ rare blend of professionalism and enthusiasm.

“Everything is one great big love affair,” he said, “and that is the way I like it.”

Robert Fishburn-of  101 Monmouth St.,  Brookline, on March 26, 2013. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Bertha (Garbelnick). Dear brother of the late Eliot Fishburn. Robert was a veteran of  both WWII and Korean wars.  He served as  a Sargeant in the military police. Robert is survived by many loyal and devoted friends. Graveside services with military honors will be held at The Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, 350 Grove St., West Roxbury, on Friday March 29 at  1:00 pm. Remembrances in his memory  may be made to  Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

STARR, Enid M.

Of Brookline, died peacefully on Sunday, March 24 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband Jay Agarwal, her four loving children Sandy Starr and his wife Raine Figueroa of Cambridge, Tony Starr and his wife Kathy Chazan Starr of Newton, Julie Starr-Duker and her husband Dr. Jay Duker of Newton, Dinny Starr and her husband Alan Gordon of Newton, and her fourteen grandchildren: Jake, Jason, Bear, Bradley, Sierra, Sam, Tyler, Emma, Jacquie, Elly, Clayton, Ryder, Cameron, and Piper, and her brother Jim Maslon and his wife Laura of Los Angeles. Enid was predeceased by her sister Patricia Maslon of Los Angeles. Enid was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter of the late Luella and Sam Maslon. Enid earned her A.B. degree cum laude in 1951 from Radcliffe College and her certificate of completion in the Harvard-Radcliffe Program in Business Administration in 1952. In 1967, she graduated cum laude from Boston College Law School. For more than forty years, Enid was a very successful and highly respected attorney at the Boston-based law firm Barron and Stadfeld where she specialized in medical malpractice, zoning, and general civil litigation. She was much loved by her grateful clients and law partners and admired by the entire legal community. She served as Senior Trial Counsel Lecturer of the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Program and on the faculty for the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Trial Advocacy Program. Enid had a long and distinguished history of community service including Chair of the Brookline Zoning Board of Appeals, Legal Counsel and Lifetime Trustee of Temple Israel in Brookline, Trustee and Executive Committee Member of the CBR Institute for Biomedical Research, Trustee of Lesley University, Trustee and Executive Committee Member of The Chestnut Hill School, Treasurer of her Radcliffe class, and a member of the Advisory Committee to the Radcliffe Institute. Enid was an original New England Patriots season ticket holder and never missed a Patriots or Harvard home football game. She loved playing bridge with Jay, attending her grandchildren’s plays and sporting events, skiing with her friends at Waterville Valley and Telluride, and traveling the world. Enid lived her life with boundless energy and was adored by her large family and many friends. She will be greatly missed. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., (parking attendants on The Riverway), on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Family will be at her residence on Thursday from 7:00-9:30 PM, Friday from 1:00-5:00 PM, and Sunday from 1:00-5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Friends of Yemin Orde, 12230 Wilkins Ave., Rockville, MD 20852, www.yeminorde.org, or to The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, 205 Portland Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA, 02114,www.theschwartzcenter.org.

Joan Haas Einhorn, 86, loving mother, daughter, wife, and friend, died on March 25, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Einhorn. Joan was a concert pianist, coach, teacher, and gifted musician who attended the High School of Music and Art in NYC and Queens College. She was an avid chamber musician and soloist. Joan was the Executive Director of the Wellesley College Composers Conference for 18 years and Director of the Bennington Chamber Music Conference for 3 years. She founded and participated in the Candlelight Chamber Series Concerts in NYC. Joan’s true love was her family, the opera, books, travel, sailing, and anything having to do with China. She was the loving mother of Peter and his wife Dr. Beth Abrams, Nina Motta, Cantor Roy and his wife Cantor Jodi, David, and the late Beth Einhorn and Bill Einhorn and his surviving wife Miriam Gitterman. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 3:00 pm at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., (parking attendants on the Riverway) BOSTON. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Attn: Catherine Pfau,72 East Concord  St.-Robinson 7800,Boston, MA 02118

Natelson-Rena (Karll), of W. Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Framingham, MA, on March 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Natelson, and the late Charles Slipacoff. Devoted mother of Jerry Natelson and his wife Bobbie, and the late Carole Brenner. Rena is also survived by 6 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Hyman and Morris Karll, and the late Esther Karll Brenner. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon, MA), on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 11:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Levitan-Harold S., age 93, of Dedham, formerly of Sharon, died at his residence on Thursday, March 21, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 70 years, Adeline (Kaufman) Levitan; his children Susan Taylor and husband Edgar of Chamberlain, Maine,  son David of Cambridge, MA,  son Mark and wife Gina Zizza of Carlisle, MA, son Robert and wife Shari of Sharon, MA, and  grandson Jack Taylor. Harold was a graduate of Rome (NY) Free Academy, Harvard College, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and Framingham State University. He served in the US Army during WWII as a Japanese interpreter in the Pacific Theatre. Following a career as a pharmacist, he discovered his true calling as a high school science teacher. He was a gifted teacher who inspired hundreds of Foxboro High School students with his sense of wonder about biology, chemistry and genetics. A passionate and long-suffering Red Sox fan, his love for baseball also extended to his many years of service as an umpire for Little League baseball, and high school girls’ softball and boys’ baseball. His many interests included golf, traveling, Broadway musicals and philately, but his greatest passion (aside from his wife and family) was the American Civil War. He collected a vast library of publications and memorabilia, and wrote a weekly column, “This Week in the Civil War,” for the Sharon Advocate during the Civil War centennial years. He presented slide shows and seminars on topics such as “the role of Women in the Civil War,” for many civic organizations and senior centers well into his 80’s. He was known as a kind and loving man, full of good humor and an inveterate punster, and he always had a good word for anyone seeking advice or assistance. He will be missed. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon MA, on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Robert and Shari Levitan until 9 pm, and will continue Monday 12-3 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to  Gentiva Hospice Foundation, 7801 Mesquite Bend Drive, Suite 105, Irving, TX 75063, for the benefit of the Southboro, MA office.

Elliott Glassman
of Columbia, CT, formerly of Canton and Delray Beach, FL, passed peacefully in his sleep on March 20, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Doris (Polian) Glassman. Devoted father of Leanne Rand and husband Jim of Columbia, CT, Jennifer Port and husband Geoff of Centerville, and Douglas Glassman and wife Eileen of Ashland. Loving papa of Melissa and Jessica Rand, Michelle and Daniel Port, and Elyssa and Leah Glassman, and all his grand puppies. Brother of Bernice Kushner of RI, Adeline Freedman of Swampscott, Joan Glassman of CT, Mark Glassman of CA, and the late Harold and Sydney Glassmen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Elliot was a Boston high school teacher in Jamaica Plain and other schools for 25 years.

He was very proud to have affected so many of his wonderful students to be the best they could be. As hockey coach of the Husky’s he coached his team to their first win in many years. He was also Chairman of the Student Senate and enjoyed leading graduating seniors down the aisle to Pomp & Circumstance.  Elliot was a Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard.  He and his late wife Doris ran the kindergarten at Temple Beth Abraham for many years.

Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Following services, memorial observance will be held at 100 Rosemary Way – 1st floor, Needham, MA and then at the home of Douglas and Eileen Glassman, Ashland,MA from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society,  30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.