Archive: January, 2013

Anna Rae (Sachs) Wheeler – of Newton, on January 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harry Wheeler. Devoted mother of Todd T. Wheeler and his wife Barbara, and Jeffrey W. Wheeler and his wife Suzanne. Dear grandmother of Dr. John H. Wheeler and his wife Christie, Douglas A. Wheeler and his wife Margo, Adam S. Wheeler and his wife Kara, Andrew C. Wheeler and his wife Melissa, and Jennifer A. Jarit and her husband Dr.Gregg Jarit. Loving great grandmother of Benjamin M., Zachary H., Matthew O., Madeleine K., Catelyn A., Jack H., Alexis L. Wheeler, Austin H. and Hayden R. Jarit. Dear sister of the late Dr. Bertram Sachs and Ardyth Jurist. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St.), Sharon, on Monday, January 7, 2013 at 11:45 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Andrew and Melissa Wheeler until 9pm Monday, Tuesday 1-4pm, 6-8pm. Remembrances to Harry Wheeler Memorial Fund at Temple Sinai,50 Sewall Ave., Brookline, MA 02446.

Rose Brodsky of Kittery, Maine , on January 4, 2013. Graveside services at Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill on Sunday January 6 at 12:00 noon.

Zuker-Ruth V. (Kahn) of Delray Beach, Fl and Chestnut Hill, on January 1, 2013. Beloved wife of Alan G. Zuker for 66 years. Devoted mother of Edward Zuker and his wife Judi, Debrah Gladstone and her husband Mark, Sandra Taylor, Harry Zuker and his wife Tamra and the late Michael Zuker and his surviving wife Susan. Dear mother in law of the late Linda Zuker. Beloved grandmother of Danyel Rodgers and her husband Chris, Stephen Gladstone and his wife Melissa, Abigail Goodman and her husband Marc, Robert Zuker and his wife Molly, Matthew Zuker and his wife Andrea, Lauren Siff and her husband Eden, Alison Benton and her husband Ian, Jonathan Zuker and his wife Abbie, Shira Gladstone, Franklin Ross, Robert Taylor, Lisa Taylor, Samuel Zuker, and Andrew Zuker. Also survived by twenty great grandchildren. Loving sister of Marcia Merlin and her husband Paul, Bernice Chefitz and her husband Mel, the late Leonard Kahn and his surviving wife Pearl, Selma Freed and her husband Leonard, Natly Gordon and her late husband Edward, the late Allen Kahn and his surviving wife Polly, Joan Berenson and her late husband Sumner, and the late Roberta Zuker. Ruth was an active member of the Jewish community, teaching all who knew her by example how to live a loving, compassionate, generous, gracious and dignified life. Her legacy lives on in all who loved her. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St. Randolph, on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Following interment at the Beth El Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the Community Room of Hampton Place, 77 Florence St., Newton, until 4:00 pm, continuing on Saturday evening 6-8 pm, Sunday 1-3 and 6-8 pm, and will continue at the home of Debrah and Mark Gladstone, Monday and Tuesday 1-3 and 6-8 pm and Wednesday 1-3 pm. In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to The Conquer Cancer Coalition of Massachusetts, PO Box 973, Framingham, MA 01701 or Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Ann (Fradkin) Witkes
age 98, died on Tuesday, January 1st in the Jewish Healthcare Center.Her husband Norman B. Witkes died in 2000. She leaves two sons, Robert Witkes and his wife Lois of Leesburg, FL and Michael Witkes and his wife Ellie of Teaneck, NJ; A daughter-in-law, Eleanor Witkes of Worcester; Eight grandchildren, Joan Beth wife of Neil Gow, Charles Witkes and his wife Michelle, Jon Witkes and his wife Michelle, Marybeth Witkes, Shira wife of Paul Reiz, Ari Witkes and his wife Danielle, Dov Witkes and his wife Melanie Witkes and Dena Witkes; and 19 Great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Bernard Witkes, her grandson, Mark Witkes and by her brother, Nathan Fradkin.She owned and operated Ann’s Lovell Beauty Salon for many years, retiring in 1976.She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Morris and Bessie (Holbert) Fradkin and had lived here for 75 years, moving to Boca Raton, FL for 20 years, returning to Worcester 3 years ago. She was a member of the former Shaarai Torah Synagogue East, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans and had been the secretary of her Condominium Association in Boca Raton for many years.FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 1PM ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 3RD IN THE JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER, 629 SALISBURY ST. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME OF NEWTON.Memorial Observance will be held 3PM to 5:30PM on Thursday, January 3rd at the Jewish Healthcare Center. The remainder of Memorial Observance will be held at the residence of Michael and Ellie Witkes at 8 Carlyle Ct. in Teaneck, NJ.Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center.

Fay (Millekowski) Lewin Of Stoughton, formerly of Milton, on December 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Noah “Meyer” Lewin. Devoted mother of Leonard L. and Ellen C. Lewin of Newton, and Barry R. and Loren M. Lewin of Fair Haven, NJ. Dear grandmother of James D. and Melia T. Lewin of Austin, TX, Daniel R. and Corey Ann Lewin of Culver City, CA, Adam M. of San Francisco, CA, and Eric B. of New York, NY. Proud great-grandmother of Kahea E. and Naia K. of Culver City, CA. Fay was a holocaust survivor who came to America in July, 1949. Services at Temple Israel, (125 Pond St., Sharon, MA), on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Len and Ellen Lewin until 9 pm and Friday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place SW, Washington DC 20024, or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Patricia (Madden) Koritz- Of Needham, on December 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harris Koritz. Dear daughter of the late Patrick and Anastasia Madden. Devoted mother of Robert Koritz and his wife Deborah of Dover, Hillary Koritz Price and her husband Marc of Chestnut Hill, and Jamie Genser and her husband Reese of Newton. Proud grandmother of Lauren, Ben, Madison, Leah, Rose and Jared. Patricia was a devoted sister and lovng aunt. She will be missed by family. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Parish, (1382 Highland Ave., Needham, MA) on Wed, January 2, 2013 at 10 am. Interment to follow at The Gardens at Gethsemane, 670 Baker St., W. Roxbury. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of Jamie and Reese Genser until 3 pm, and 6-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605, or Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131

Elliot “Coney” Cohen- of Stoughton, on December 26, 2012. Beloved Husband of Rita (D’Amore) Cohen.Devoted father of Wayne Cohen.Cherished grandfather of Fiona,Sarah and Sophia .Devoted great grandfather of Joseph.Dear Godfather of Jodi Cresswell. Loving brother in law of Rose Marie and her husband Joseph Camuso, Anita Calagna, Paul and Terri Valenti, Babe and her husband Jack Cresswell.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon) on Sunday Dec.30 , 2012 at 1:45pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Office of Development,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
330 Brookline Avenue , 
Boston, MA 02215 .In memory of Elliot Cohen.

Winifred Broos of Brookline ,on December 25, 2012,passed away on Tuesday December 25, 2012 at the Stone Institute in Newton.Daughter of the late Hyman and Bessie Broos.Beloved sister of the late Minna B. Miller and her husband Maurice I. Miller and Charlotte B. Kahn and her husband Arthur Kahn .Loving aunt of Joan Miller Abrams and her husband Hon. Herbert Abrams and the late PFC. Richard Bruce Miller. Devoted cousin of Merton Lamden , Raynor Caplan and Dr. Hubert I. Caplan. Private graveside services were held.

Elliot “Coney” Cohen- of Stoughton, on December 26, 2012. Beloved Husband of Rita (D’Amore) Cohen.Devoted father of Wayne Cohen.Cherished grandfather of Fiona,Sarah and Sophia .Devoted great grandfather of Joseph.Dear Godfather of Jodi Cresswell. Loving brother in law of Rose Marie and her husband Joseph Camuso, Anita Calagna, Paul and Terri Valenti, Babe and her husband Jack Cresswell.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, (opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon) on Sunday Dec.30 , 2012 at 1:45pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Office of Development,
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 
330 Brookline Avenue , 
Boston, MA 02215 .In memory of Elliot Cohen.

WORCESTER – Lester Katz was born to Joseph & Anna M. (Dworman) Katz on May 3, 1923 in Worcester, and died at Jewish Healthcare Center on Thursday December 27th.
He is predeceased by his brother Milton and son Steven and is survived by his wife of 63 years Florence (Lisabitsky); his sister Doris Goff, his daughters Judith and Nancy, daughter-in-law Joey O’Connor-Katz, grandson Jordan O’Connor-Katz, son-in-law Mark Liebowitz, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Lester lost both his father & his brother Milton at young ages and maintained a strong sense of responsibility to their surviving family members. He was a hard working, generous and loyal ‘famiy man’ with an insatiable love of life.
Lester’s career in the grocery business started out at his parents’ corner grocery store in Worcester’s Main South neighborhood. After World War II, where he served as a corporal in the communicaitons corp, he returned to start and run a small chain of food markets with his brother Milton and Mitchell & Phillip Sobel – beginning with Food Farm in Shrewsbury and later with IGA stores in Hudson and Marlboro, Massachusetts. Lester always held a strong loyalty and commitment to both his customers and employees.
Though Lester lived his entire life in Worcester, he and Florence traveled extensively throughout the world. Prior to visiting a destination he did thorough research to orient himself to its history & Culture. He regretted that the one continent he had neglected to visit was Africa. The situation was remedied somewhat during the last year of his life when he was blessed with the companionship of Mary Ampadu & Dorcas Sarpong from Ghana, and to Gabriel Kioi from Kenya, who shared their culture, their love, and their families with him and his.
He loved live theater and classical music. He enjoyed attending performances locally, in Boston, New York, and at Tanglewood. He believed strongly in exercise and for many years was seen walking around Tatnuck Square early in the day. Later, upon moving to the Eisenberg Assisted LIving, he continued an active pursuit of early morning exercise at the JCC next door, an inspiration to one and all.
Lester had an interest and curiosity about people. He had relationships with folks from all walks of life and maintained several friendships over eight decades. Lester was self educated and was an avid reader of non-fiction. He thoroughly read the New York Times daily. Lester was a member of the Worcester Art Museum and served briefly as a docent upon retirement. Over the years he acquired his own extensive collection and became somewhat of an expert of antique Asian art. He was also active in Rotary International & a proud member of both B’nai Brith and Jewish War Veterans.
Lester was a staunch supporter of President Obama. His intellect and sense of humor remained intact until the end of his life. When asked if he was comfortable, his response was alway, “I have a few bucks.”
Lester’s family expresses deep gratitude to the staff of the Eisenberg, Jewish Healthcare Center, JHC Hospice, and to Dr. Frank Domino for love and care over the years. They suggest making donations in Lester’s memory to the charity of one’s choosing.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 11:30 AM ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30TH IN BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE ON JAMESBURY DRIVE 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 on Sunday afternoon, December 30th at the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St. and 3:30 PM to 5 PM on Monday Afternoon, December 31st at Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence at 631 Salisbury St.

Barry Simon of Waltham, MA , on December 26, 2012.Services AT THE Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. West Newton on
Monday December 31, 2012 at 11:00 am .Interment at Centre St. West Roxbury

Beck-Lawrence J., of Framingham, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 26, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Sylvia (Neiterman) Beck. Devoted father of Adrienne Beck, Vivian Niedzinski and her husband Richard, and Steve Beck. Proud grandfather of James Niedzinski. Dear brother-in-law of George Speen. Dear brother of the late Claire Speen and Ruth Balkin. Larry was a proud U.S. Army veteran, and served in the Korean War. He earned a Bachelors and Masters degree in electrical engineering from Northeastern University. Larry was a member of Temple Beth Sholom and its brotherhood, and the Jewish War Veterans. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10:00 am. Following the service, interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence from 1:30 until 2:30 pm and will continue Saturday evening, 5:30-8:30 pm, and Sunday 2-4 pm 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor his memory may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham, MA 01701, and the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Paul I.Mann- of Newton, on December 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Rhoda (Freed) Mann. Devoted father of Susan M. Mann and Andrew H. Mann. Proud grandfather of Jonathan W. Lane and Olivia M. Lane. Loving brother of Ralph L. Mann and the late Archibald ( AJ), Herbert and Irving Mann. Paul was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and a veteran of WWII. Photography was his joy. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St. West Newton on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 12:45pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence until 4pm Friday, Saturday 6-8:30pm, and Sunday 1-5 and 6:30-8:30pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Lasell Village Benevolent Fund, 120 Seminary Ave. , Newton, MA 02466 or The National Parkinson Foundation Inc. 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue /Bob Hope Rd. , Miami , FL 33136 (contact@parkinson.org).

Kalfus- Ira, of College Park, Maryland, formerly of Newark, NJ, on December 24, 2012. Dear son of the late Abraham and Hanna (Reich) Kalfus. Beloved husband of the late Betty Jean (Deel) Kalfus. Loving uncle of Ron Shaich and Marcia Shaich. Great uncle of Hannah Shaich, Jesse Shaich , Michael Shaich and Emma Shaich. Graveside services at King Solomon Memorial Park, Clifton, NJ on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Mishkan Torah Synagogue, 10 Ridge Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770.

Rosanne (Levin) Solomont of Framingham, on Dec. 24, 2012.
Devoted mother of Carl Solomont and his wife Dayle, Eric Solomont and his wife Alicia, and Craig Solomont. Dear grandmother of Bryon, Shayna, Noah, Matthew and Valerie. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Carl and Dayle Solomont until 9:00 pm Sunday and continuing at the home of Eric and Alicia Solomont, Tuesday-Thursday 6-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Community Housing for The Elderly, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135-4753 (http://www.jche.org/giving-opportunities.shtml)

Graveside services at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne MA on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 2:15 pm.

Elaine( Kristal)Poley of Sagamore Beach, MA. , on Dec. 23, 2012.Beloved wife
of the late Carl Poley. Devoted mother of Mark Poley, Paula Morris and Dana Poley.
Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park
120 Canton St. Sharon on Monday December 24, 2012 at 12:45 pm.Following interment
a memorial observance at the home of Paula Morris until 9:00 pm Monday only.In lieu
of flowers remembrances to Beacon Hospice ( beaconhospice.com ), 68 Center St., Suite 19, Hyannis, MA 02601 .

Lois June (Sutterman) Nadel Of Holliston, on Dec. 20, 2012. Beloved wife of Walter Nadel. Devoted mother of Melinda Strauss and Paul Nadel. Proud grandmother of Jonah, Eliana, Micah, and Alanna. Graveside services will be private. Donations may be made to the Purr-Fect Cat Shelter, Inc., P.O. Box 548, Medway, MA 02053.

ROSENSON–Harriet,of Framingham, on December 22, 2012. Survived by husband Hyman; children, Nancy (David) Owens, Eric (Debbie) Rosenson, Valerie (Russell Robbins); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; Charles Prentiss, Sally Wollenstein. Service Wednesday, December 26th 11:30am, Riverside of Great Neck, NY.

WORCESTER – Louis Sacks, 91, of 6 Cricket Lane, died on Friday, December 21st in the Jewish Healthcare Center.
He leaves his wife, Mildred (Patrick) Sacks; a son, Steven Sacks and his wife Donna of Silver Springs, MD; a daughter, Fe Sharp of Worcester and her former husband Peter Sharp; two grandchildren, Jeremy Sharp and his wife Tali, and Jared Sharp and his wife Jana; three great grandchildren, Sam, Eve, and Ethan Sharp. He was predeceased by his two brothers, David and Jacob Sacks.
He was born in Worcester and was a son of Frank and Eva (Potash) Sacks and was a lifelong resident.
He was a pharmaceutical detail man for Endo Laboratories and was the district manager of State of Israel Bonds in New England.
He was a staff sergeant in the Army Airforce for four years in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel, B’Nai Brith, Jewish Healthcare Center and the Jewish War Veterans.
He was an avid reader, a lover of Jewish Music. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral Services WILL BE HELD at 2PM on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH 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 held through Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 26th in the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St. and 3PM to 8PM on Thursday, Dec. 27th at his residence, 6 Cricket Lane.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609, the Jewish Home Hospice, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 or to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund of Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602.
The family wishes to thank the Staff of the Jewish Healthcare Center, especially the Hospice Staff for their kindness and loving care

Shirley Edelson of Lasalle House, Newton formerly of New York. on December 22, 2012.Beloved wife of the late Morris. Devoted mother of Susan Spiro, David Edelson and Michal Porath. Also survived by 7 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren. Family will begin recieving visitors at 2:00 pm with services at 3:00pm on Monday December 24, 2012 in The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. West Newton (Corner of Chestnut St.), on Monday, December 24, 2012. Attendant parking on Washington St. Interment will be on Wednesday December 26 in New Montefiore Cemetery , Pinelawn, LI,NY. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Newton-Wellesley Hospital Charitable Foundation 2014 Washington st., Newton, MA 02462 or St. Jude Hospital Children’s Research Hospital ,262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Licker-Susan D. (Casson) of North Easton, on December 18, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Michael L. Licker. Dear daughter of the late Louis and Bea Casson. Devoted mother of Douglas Licker and his wife Dulce, Craig Licker, Karen Licker and Alison Licker. Dear grandmother of Michael, Jacob, Logan, Jennifer, Jason and Shaina. Loving sister of Richard Casson and his husband Kenneth Eden. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon, on Friday, December 21 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Karen Licker on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to M.S.P.C.A., 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

Professor Barrie Westerman, of Framingham State University, on December 17, 2012. Age 70. Professor Westerman was born in Boston, MA. He received his PhD from Boston University. For over 40 years, he was a Professor of Psychology at Framingham State University. He leaves his loving significant other, Sharon Swartz and her daughter, Fonda Swartz and Granddaughter, Kaya Decker. He was the dear cousin of Barbara and Kenneth Schwab, Evelyn and Neil Schiffman, Reid and Audrey Lohr and his close friends, Leonard and Margaret Flynn. Graveside services at the Shara TFilo Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, December 20 at 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure , P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 -0309

Rayna Marcus WORCESTER- Rayna Marcus, age 70, died at her residence on Tuesday December 18th. She leaves her cousins, Susan wife of Richard Gotz of Boston and Louise Levin of Connecticut. She was born in Hartford, CT and was the daughter of Morris and Helene (Snieder-man) Marcus and lived here over 40 years. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 2 PM ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20th in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY ON ST. JOHN’S RD. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZ-NIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice . Memorial Observance will be private

Kathleen Stark,formerly of Wellesley and Framingham ,on Dec.18, 2012.Beloved wife of the late Norman Stark.Devoted mother of Brian Stark and his wife Pamela, Glenn Stark and his wife Elizabeth.Dear grandmother of Peter ,Jessica,Emily and Molly.Graveside services at The Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave. , Natick on Thursday Dec. 20, 2012 at 2:30pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Beacon Hospice ,160 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Ruth (Gurwitz) Dorfman, died peacefully on Fri, Dec. 14th after a long battle with Merkel cell carcinoma. Born on April 26, 1921 in Brookfield, MA, Ruth spent a lifetime nursing and nurturing people and plants. She was truly a working woman: nurse, policewoman, hospital administrator, wife and mother. Private services were held on December 16th. She was predeceased by her husband, Phil, and is survived by her 2 sons, Mark and Dana. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Wendy, and a granddaughter, Molly, and her nieces, Karen, Paula and Betty. Donations in her name can be made to the de Rahm Hospice, 65 Chilton St, Cambridge, MA 02138, in gratitude of the loving care they provided Ruth.

Eda L.Mann Of Chestnut Hill, on December 12, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Mann. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Mann and his wife Aimee, and Arthur Mann. Dear grandmother of Emilie Brassil and her husband Patrick and Julie Mann. Loving sister of the late Anna Burack, Clarice Katz and Evelyn Glovin. Private graveside services were held. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Barbara (Kessler) Manne WORCESTER- Barbara (Kessler) Manne, 76, died on Friday, December 14th in Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence after an illness. She was born in Worcester and was a daughter of Saul and Sadie (Hass) Kessler. Her husband, Rubin Manne, died many years ago. She leaves two sisters, Gladys wife of Murry Rudnick of Worcester, and Claire Harfield of Southboro. She was predeceased by her brother, Sidney Kessler and her sister, Ruth Steinberg. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 2PM on MONDAY, DECEMBER 17TH in HOLY SOCIETY CEMETERY ON CEMETERY RD. IN LEICESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice

Rosalie Klein Ross WORCESTER- Rosalie Klein Ross died on Wednesday, Dec. 12th at the Jewish Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of Maurice and Chandel Herman Klein and was born on April 4, 1918 in Worcester. She was a graduate of Classical High School. As a young woman Rosalie was a professional violinist with Ada Leonard’s all girl orchestra in California. She also lived in New York City for many years before returning to Worcester. Her parents, her husband Ralph and her daughter Cynthia Bender preceded her in death. She is survived by her first cousins: Gordon Adelson of Pittsfield, MA, Harriet Adelson of New York City, and Gloria Resnick of San Pedro, CA. The family thanks Elaine Kapperman, David Frazier, Brenda Cofske, Nancy Denitti, Marrianne Reil, Brenda Langanelli and the staff at the Jewish Healthcare Center for caring for Rosalie and being her friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, The Jewish Family Service of Worcester or a charity of your choice . GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 2 PM, TODAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY on ST. JOHN’S RD.

Morton E. Bilsky of Framingham, on December 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Lois (Dunn). Devoted father of Edward and Susan Bilsky of Framingham. Dear grandfather of Michela Marie Peruzzi. Loving brother of the late Norman Bilsky. Survived by many moving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, December 14 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Edward and Susan Bilsky Friday only 4-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society

David Kaplan-Of Ashland, on Wednesday, December 12. Beloved husband of Carol (Shapiro) Kaplan. Devoted father of Michael Kaplan and his wife Laura of Calabasas, CA, and Paul Kaplan and his wife Dana of Sherman Oaks, CA. Beloved brother of Sol Kaplan of Sarasota, FL, and the late Harold Kaplan. Cherished grandfather of William, Henry, Katherine, Sophie, and Grant Kaplan. He was a Professor of Anthropology at Brandeis University for 36 years. He was Chairman of the Anthropology Dept. and was Dean of the graduate school. Funeral Services will be held at 12 o’clock noon, today, Friday, December 14 in Congregation Temple Or Atid, 97 Concord Rd., Wayland. Burial will be in Beit Olam East Cemetery in Wayland. Memorial observance will be held from 2 pm. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 16th and on Monday, December 17th at his residence. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wayland Public Library, or to Massachusetts General Hospital, Tucker Gosnell Center for Gastrointestinal Cancer

David Theodore Rubin of Palm Beach, FL and Boston, MA , on December 10, 2012. Beloved husband of Arlene( Benson) Rubin.Devoted father of Mark Rubin and his wife Lauren , Eric Rubin and his wife Roberta , Emily Shain and Howard Benson. Cherished grandfather of Jacob and Grace Rubin , Lucy and Evan Rubin .Loving brother of the late Blanche Gaines. Services at Temple Shalom , 175 Temple St. West Newton on Thursday December 13, 2012 at 12:30 pm.Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park ,Randolph, memorial observance will be at the home of Mark and Lauren Rubin ,Thursday until 9:00 pm and Friday 12 to 4pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital,
125 Nashua St. Boston, MA 02114 or National Brain Tumor Society,
124 Watertown St., Suite 2D , Watertown, MA 02472 or Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America , 72 River Park Street, Suite 202, Needham, MA 02494.

Karen R. (Dorfman)Dentz Of Ashland, on Sunday, Dec. 9th. Beloved wife of the late David J. Dentz. Devoted mother of Rachel, wife of Mark Zides of Southborough and Sarah Dentz of Chicago. Beloved sister of John Dorfman of Slingerlands, NY and Richard Dorfman of Ocean City, NJ. Beloved companion of Jay Leib of Longmeadow, MA. Cherished grandmother of Zachary, Halle and Keira Zides. She received a lot of pride as a social worker in the various settings that she worked. Her grandchildren were a great source of joy. Visiting hours will be held 5 p.m.-7 p.m. on Tues., Dec. 11th in the Brezniak Rodman Funeral Home, 1251 Washington St., NEWTON. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Weds., Dec. 12th in Congregation B’Nai Shalom, 117 East Main St., Westborough. Memorial observance will be held from 2pm-6pm at the residence of Mark and Rachel Zides at 17 Skylar Dr., Southborough. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 in support of ovarian cancer research.

Gins-Annette, of Hopkinton, on December 9, 2012. Graveside services at the Shara T’filo Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Wednesday, December 12 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

SEIFER – JOEL D., 88, suddenly on December 6, of North Falmouth, MA and Highland Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, MA. Beloved husband of Blanche Seifer. Devoted father of Ronda Seifer Walis, Donna Seifer Schletter and her husband Stephen, and Alan Seifer and his wife, Amy. Adored grandfather of Mandy, Brooke and Becca Walis, Jamie and Jackie Schletter, and Benjamin and Jonah Seifer. Beloved son of the late Abraham and Minnie Seifer, and loving brother of the late Matthew, Jack and Charlotte (Arkie) Seifer.

Joe was a proud veteran of World War II and participated in the D-Day landing in Normandy. He founded United Builders Supply Company in Framingham in 1952, a business he ran with his children for many years.

Joe and his wife are the benefactors of the Seifer Women’s Health and Imaging Center at Falmouth Hospital and are benefactors of the Falmouth Jewish Congregation Endowment Fund. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary surrounded by their family.

Joe lived an incredibly full life, enriched by the love of family, friends, philanthropy, and great food and wine. His loyalty, devotion and generosity to everyone were unmatched.

Services at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 9th at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill.

Following the interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Donna and Stephen Schletter in Framingham on Sunday until 9pm and continuing Monday and Tuesday at his residence in North Falmouth.

Remembrances may be made to the Falmouth Jewish Congregation Endowment Fund, 7 Hatchville Road, Falmouth, MA 02536.

Friedman-Frances (Blank) of Natick on December 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Edward Friedman. Devoted mother of Robert Friedman and his wife Barbara of Newton and Susan Levenbaum and her husband Ron of Westford. Dear grandmother of Emma Friedman, Edward Friedman, Evan Friedman, Erica Levenbaum and Andrew Levenbaum. Loving sister of Charlotte Katz of Quincy, Jason Blank of R.I and the late Leatrice Chafetz. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford Street, Natick on Sunday, December 9 at 1:30 pm. Following the burial in Natick, memorial observance will be at her residence, Sunday until 8pm, Monday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Oncology and Radiology Dept.,. Care of Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805.

Stanley E. Hofstetter, 87, of Natick MA, formerly of Brookline, MA and Auburn, NY, peacefully and surrounded by his family died on December 6, 2012.Beloved husband of the late Ruth ( Freshman) .Devoted father of Peter Hofstetter and his wife Christy, Gary Hofstetter and his wife Dawn Schontag and David Hofstetter and his wife Elizabeth. Loving grandfather of Genevieve, Sara, Rachel and Dylan. Dear brother of Helen Benton and her husband Jules and many nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Brookline, MA 02445 or The American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Tamotsu Yamamoto – “Tommy” of Boston MA, died Sunday December 2, 2012 at The Stanley R. Tippett Home in Needham after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Kyoto, Japan on January 28, 1946, to Qh & Koman Yamamoto. Tommy is survived by an extended family throughout the world.
Professor Yamamoto graduated from Kyoto City University of Fine Arts with a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts Degrees. He was affiliated with the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT and studied architecture at Boston Architectural College. In 1976, he graduated from the postgraduate program of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Tommy was a world-renowned architectural illustrator. Since 1979, he taught in the School of Design at Mount Ida College, in Newton MA. He also taught at colleges including Boston Architectural College, Mass College of Art & Design, Wentworth Institute of Technology, New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University, and University of Idaho as a guest professor for their summer school in Europe. Professor Yamamoto maintained a private practice as a design consultant for architects, developers, and interior designers serving local and international clients since 1976.
Friends and colleagues are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Friday, December 7 from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. in the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton. A reception will follow at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham St., Newton Centre. Those who wish may contribute to the Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship at Mount Ida College. The Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship was established in 1999. It is awarded annually to the outstanding junior who demonstrates strong potential in interior design. For information please see www.mountida.edu.

Cort – Patricia Kay Cort of Weston passed on December 2, 2012.

Beloved daughter of the late Henry and Helen Kay.

Devoted mother of Jason and Amanda Cort.

Dear sister of David Kay and his wife Barbara.

Former wife of Ronald Cort.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Julia’s Church 374 Boston Post Road, Weston on Friday December 7, 2012 at 11:00 am with interment following at Linwood Cemetery in Weston.

A memorial observance will be held at the home of Jack and Jeanine Cort until 8:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA, 02115.

Tamotsu Yamamoto – “Tommy” of Boston MA, died Sunday December 2, 2012 at The Stanley R. Tippett Home in Needham after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Kyoto, Japan on January 28, 1946, to Qh & Koman Yamamoto. Tommy is survived by an extended family throughout the world.
Professor Yamamoto graduated from Kyoto City University of Fine Arts with a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts Degrees. He was affiliated with the Center for Advanced Visual Studies at MIT and studied architecture at Boston Architectural College. In 1976, he graduated from the postgraduate program of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Tommy was a world-renowned architectural illustrator. Since 1979, he taught in the School of Design at Mount Ida College, in Newton MA. He also taught at colleges including Boston Architectural College, Mass College of Art & Design, Wentworth Institute of Technology, New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University, and University of Idaho as a guest professor for their summer school in Europe. Professor Yamamoto maintained a private practice as a design consultant for architects, developers, and interior designers serving local and international clients since 1976.
Friends and colleagues are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Friday, December 7 from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m. in the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton. A reception will follow at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham St., Newton Centre. Those who wish may contribute to the Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship at Mount Ida College. The Tamotsu Yamamoto Scholarship was established in 1999. It is awarded annually to the outstanding junior who demonstrates strong potential in interior design. For information please see www.mountida.edu.

Ruth (Fincke) Mitchell, 89, of Newton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 3,2012, after a lengthy illness. Ruth was married for 50 years to Robert S. Mitchell, who passed away in 1999. Norma Pilavin, her sister and best friend, passed away in 2008. She leaves her three children, Jamie & wife Nancy, Joan Almaliah and her late husband
Gad and John Mitchell, grandchildren Andrew Muncey and wife Adena, Joshua Muncey and wife Sarah, Jenna Goldman and husband Michael, and Emily Mitchell. She was also blessed to leave two great-grandchildren Isabelle and Gabriel, and numerous nieces and nephews,and her devoted caretaker Freeda Nabukonde.

She was a longtime member of Temple Emanuel in Newton where as an adult she became a Bat Mitzvah, a life member of Hadassah, and supporter of numerous Jewish charities and the State of Israel.

Ruth was a voracious reader, had a sharp and inquisitive mind, and remained engaged with current events and her family to the end.

Services will be Wednesday, December 5 at 2:00 pm at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton. Following burial in West Roxbury, Shiva will be observed at Joan’s home at the following times: Wednesday and Thursday 7-9 pm, minyan at 7:30 pm; Friday 1-3 pm; Saturday 7-9 pm; Sunday and Monday 7-9 pm, minyan at 7:30.

Remembrances may be made to Temple Emanuel or Brigham & Women’s Hospital,116 Huntington Ave. ( 5th floor) Boston,MA 02116, where she always received exceptional and compassionate care.

Morrill-Jerry, of Arlington TX, and formerly of Castaic, CA on December 1, 2012. Beloved son of the late Martin and Ida (Chipman) Morrill. Husband of Sybil (Arnold) Morrill. Devoted father of Heidi Bittinger and Niki Diller. Dear grandfather of Rick Fox, Alyssa Fox, Lucas Diller, and Seth Diller. Loving brother of Frances Morrill-Schlitt and her husband Jacob, and Sally Miles. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 10:00 am. A memorial service will be held for Jerry at a later time in Arlington, Texas. Following interment at the Chai Odom Cemetery (Centre St., W. Roxbury), memorial observance will be held at the home of Niki Diller until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lions Foundation of Greater Arlington Inc., P.O Box 972, Arlington, TX 76010.

Morrill-Jerry, of Arlington TX, and formerly of Castaic, CA on December 1, 2012. Beloved son of the late Martin and Ida (Chipman) Morrill. Husband of Sybil (Arnold) Morrill. Devoted father of Heidi Bittinger and Niki Diller. Dear grandfather of Rick Fox, Alyssa Fox, Lucas Diller, and Seth Diller. Loving brother of Frances Morrill-Schlitt and her husband Jacob, and Sally Miles. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 10:00 am. A memorial service will be held for Jerry at a later time in Arlington, Texas. Following interment at the Chai Odom Cemetery (Centre St., W. Roxbury), memorial observance will be held at the home of Niki Diller until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lions Foundation of Greater Arlington Inc., P.O Box 972, Arlington, TX 76010.

Dr. Edwin Carton, age 85, of Newton died peacefully on Saturday at Epoch of Weston Rehabilitation Center. A devoted family man, he spent his last days serenaded by arias recorded by granddaughter Nili Riemer Bückert.

Ed was born in Baltimore, Maryland on April 27, 1927 to the late Jacob and Gertrude Carton. He attended college at Johns Hopkins University, where he met the love of his life, Lonnie Caming. They were wed in 1949 and celebrated their 63rd anniversary and Ed’s 85th birthday at the beach in Rockport this year with their three children, seven grandchildren, and new great-grandson.

Ed received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Penn State University and worked as a researcher and manager at a number of manufacturing companies in Pennsylvania and, later, in Massachusetts. Ed and Lonnie loved to travel and shared many adventures in travels on six continents. Ed was passionate about political causes and was never without a considered opinion, on any topic. His love for spirited conversation and competitive games is carried on by his children and grandchildren. Ed’s grandchildren called him “Popeye”, a name he proudly displayed on his license plate for many years.

In addition to his wife, Edwin is survived by son Evan and wife Janis Bergman-Carton of Austin TX and daughters Debbie and husband Yossi Reimer of Rhinebeck, NY and Paula Carton Rossen of Wayland; grandchildren Jacqueline Carton Tame and husband Jonathan Tame, Rebecca Carton and fiance Daniel Dowd, Nili Riemer Bückert and husband Benjamin Bückert, Yair Riemer and wife Jennifer Riemer, Yoni Riemer and wife Lexi Riemer, Hannah Rossen, Noah Rossen and a great grandchild, Amiel Bückert.

Services in the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.), West Newton (Attendant parking on Washington St.) on Tuesday December 4, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Or Emeth Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury/Newton line.Following interment, memorial observance will be held at the home of Ilene and Daniel Pincus Remembrances to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

Levinson-Gisela “Boots” (Simon), of Atlantic City, NJ and formerly of Margate NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, on November 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Roland Levinson. Devoted mother of Howard and his wife Hilary Levinson of Norton, MA, Linda Harrison and her husband Richard of Chester, MD, and Janet Levinson of Langhorne, PA. Proud grandmother of Sarah Rubin, Kenon Rubin, Cory Levinson, and Julia Harrison. Loving sister of Henry Simon and his wife Doris of Augusta, GA, and the late Max Simon. Graveside services will be private in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Guardian Hospice and Palliative Care, 1214 Park St. Suite 203, Stoughton, MA 02072, American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or The MA General Hospital Annual Giving: MGH Fund, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.

Levinson-Gisela “Boots” (Simon), of Atlantic City, NJ and formerly of Margate NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, on November 30, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Roland Levinson. Devoted mother of Howard and his wife Hilary Levinson of Norton, MA, Linda Harrison and her husband Richard of Chester, MD, and Janet Levinson of Langhorne, PA. Proud grandmother of Sarah Rubin, Kenon Rubin, Cory Levinson, and Julia Harrison. Loving sister of Henry Simon and his wife Doris of Augusta, GA, and the late Max Simon. Graveside services will be private in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Guardian Hospice and Palliative Care, 1214 Park St. Suite 203, Stoughton, MA 02072, American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or The MA General Hospital Annual Giving: MGH Fund, 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114.

Cohen-Michael A., formerly of Chelsea on November 28, 2012. He is survived by his uncle, James Lyman of Rockville, MD. Graveside services at the Young Israel of Brookline Cemetery, Grove St. West Roxbury on Thursday, November 29 at 2:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Young Israel of Brookline.

Freeman-Ruth, of Brookline MA on Nov 24, 2012. Loving aunt of Linda and her husband Herb, Janet, Carol, Stuart and his wife Rosemarie, and Marilyn and her husband William, Great aunt to Richard, Lori, David, Heather, Michelle, Rachel, and Neal and his wife Cynthia, and the late Glenn. Ruth is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Ruth’s creative artistic ability will never be forgotten. Private graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park. Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Bloom, Ella (Bootin) of Canton, formerly of Newton, on November 22, 2012. Beloved wife of Jerome Bloom and the late Aaron Blauer. Devoted mother of Arnee Winshall and her husband Walter, Janice Goldstein and her husband Stanley, and Julie Tolkin. Step-mother of Jonathan Bloom and his wife Frances Goldstein, and Shelah Bloom. Bubbie of Sarah and Aaron Winshall, Aaron Goldstein and his wife Jessica, Louis and Joshua Goldstein, Aaron Tolkin and his wife Dena, Corey, Danielle and Samuel Tolkin, Jacob Bloom, Hasan and Rehan Bhatti. Loving sister of Bernard Bootin and the late Herman Bootin, Gertrude Cohen and Morris Bootin. Services at Temple Aliyah, 1664 Central Avenue, Needham, (Today), Friday, November 23 at 10 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Janice and Stanley Goldstein, Friday until sundown, Saturday 7-9 pm, Sunday through Wednesday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the JCDS, Boston’s Jewish Community Day School, 57 Stanley Road, Watertown, MA 02472.

Wartow-Morris, age 103, on November 20, 2012, of Chestnut Hill. Beloved husband of the late Bess (Schlosberg) Wartow. Devoted father of Linda Wartow and the late Ardele Wartow. Graveside services at the American Friendship Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Friday, November 23 at 12 Noon. Remembances may be made to a charity of your choice