Archive: December, 2012

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

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)

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 .

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Graveside services at the Beth El cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday Novemeber 25, 2012 at 12:00 noon.

Hochberg- Alan Charles, 69, of Canton, formerly of Randolph, on November 20, 2012, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Beloved husband of Judy (Bergman). Devoted father of Benjamin (Mara) of Stoughton, and Myriam Azer (Andrew) of Randolph. Adored Zayde of Deborah and David Azer and Jonah, Matthew, and Elijah Hochberg. Loving brother of Gary (Roberta) Hochberg of Colorado and Nanci Plotkin (Norman) of Brockton. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St, Randolph, on Friday, November 23 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Following interment, friends and family are invited back to Temple Beth Am for a memorial reception. Memorial observance wll continue at his late residence Saturday evening 7-9 pm, and on Sunday and Monday 1-5 & 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368, Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472, or Hearthstone at Heights Crossing, 45 Christy Pl., Brockton, MA 02301.

David Strauss- of Swampscott and Boca Raton, Fl, on November 17, 2012.Dear son of the late Alexander and Mary ( Horwitz) Strauss. Devoted father of Carolyn Strauss and Arlene Strauss.He leaves his beloved former wife Patricia Strauss.Dear brother of Richard Strauss.Services for family and close friends at The Solimine,Landergan and Richardson Funeral Home , 67 Ocean St.( Route 1A ) Lynn, on Tuesday November 20, 2012 at 12:00 noon.Following interment at Temple Emanu-El Cemetery, Danvers, family and close friends are invited to celebrate his life with his family until 4:30 pm.In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW, Suite 700,
Washington, DC 20005 or American Heart Association,20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Hamm-Judith (Cohen) of Norwood, on November 14, 2012. Wife of Frank C. Hamm, Jr. Devoted mother of Julie Kniznik and her husband Daniel Schneider of Wayland, and Holly Foss of West Yarmouth. Dear grandmother of Paul K. Schneider, Benjamin K. Schneider and Heather Anne Foss. Loving sister of Murray Cohen and his wife Andrea of Norwood. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland on Friday, November 16 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Julie Kniznik and Daniel Schneider on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday. Evening Minyan at 7 pm. Remembrances may be made to Best Friends Animal Society (bestfriends.org) 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741.

Sara (Hoffman) Miller WORCESTER- Sara (Hoffman) Miller, age 91, formerly of Worcester, died on Wednesday, Nov. 14th in Naples, Florida after an illness. She was the wife of the late Louis Miller, who died in 1980. She leaves two sons: Mark Miller and his wife Sandy of Atkinson, NH with whom she lived for 10 years and Paul Miller of Naples, FL a daughter, Jill wife of Louis Broccoletti of Naples, FL and her grand-daughters: Lucy Miller and Sydney Miller of Atkinson, NH and Alecia Miller of Shrewsbury and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers: John, Jacob, Samuel and Albert Hoffman and by her nephews: Abbie Hoffman and Bruce Hoffman. She was born in Worcester and was the daughter of Morris and Anna (Kanef) Hoffman and had moved to Naples, FL 3 years ago. She graduated from Commerce High School and from a secretarial school. During World War II she was a graduate of the first Red Cross Nurses Aides Classes and became a volunteer nurse’s aide at St. Vincent Hospital serving more than 1,000 hours. She had worked many hours as secretary to the Emergency Command Center of Vital Services. She was a longtime member of Temple Emanuel and she had taught at its Religious School and its Nursery School for 18 years. She had worked as a secretary and office manager for the Building Fund of the Jewish Home for Aged, continuing on at various positions at the Jewish Healthcare Center, for a total of 27 years, retiring in 1999. She was a Past President, Donor Chairman, Treasurer and Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center as well as a Vice President of the Jewish Healthcare Center. She had also been a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Service Center for Older Adults, Bet Shalom and the Jewish Healthcare Center. While living in New Hampshire, she was an active volunteer at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA and at the Atkinson, N.H. Academy. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at NOON on FRIDAY NOV. 16TH in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY on ST. JOHN’S RD. UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.

Grossman-Norman of Newton Centre, on November 13, 2012.
Beloved husband of Barbara (Silverman) Grossman. Devoted father of David Grossman and the late Kim Grossman. Dear grandfather of Vinnie Grossman. Private Graveside services were held on Thursday November 15th.

Rodenstein- George A., of Worcester, MA on November 9, 2012. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Levine) Rodenstein. Devoted father of Howie Rodenstein and his wife Susie, Mark Rodenstein and his wife Carole, and Barry Rodenstein and his wife Claudia. Proud grandfather of Leora, Ari, Marissa, Jocelyn, Craig, Douglas, and Sydney Rodenstein. Loving brother of the late Jack Rodenstein and Lois Martus. George owned and operated Shop and Save Furniture in Worcester for 30+ years. Services at Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, MA on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at the Worcester Hebrew Cemetery, the family invites friends to Congregation Beth Israel. Memorial observance will continue at his late residence, Monday through Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 pm, and will continue at the home of Howie and Susie Rodenstein, Thursday 1-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Dr., Worcester MA 01609, or the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01605.

HECHT, Shirley 91, of Arlington, passed away peacefully October 28 to join her husband Harold. She is survived by her loving daughter Karen Fay Sandofsky, son Marc Hecht, and daughter-in-law Susan Hecht. Also, survived by 3 grandchildren and many friends, colleagues and students. Services were held.

Services for Helga Steiner Erber will be held in The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St.
West Newton on Tuesday November 6 at 1:45pm. Interment will follow in Baker St. West Roxbury

Lawrence (Larry) Vodkin of Bridgewater passed away at his home on November 2,2012. He is the son of the late Hyman and Eva Vodkin. He is survived by his loving sister, Linda Vodkin and his devoted brother, Michael, and Michael’s wife, Lila, from Champaign, IL.

Larry was born in Boston on May 31, 1947 and spent his formative years in Dorchester. He graduated from the Solomon Lewenberg Middle School and Boston English High School. He was a long-term mail carrier for the US Post Office and served 3 elected terms there as the Shop Steward to represent his fellow workers.

Services at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St, Stoughton,Sunday November 4, 2012 at 10:30 am. A private interment will follow in Everett. Memorial observance will be at Linda’s home on Monday from 12-8 PM.

A special thanks for those many friends, neighbors and cousins who visited, phoned and loaned a hand when needed. Remembrances may be made to The Humane Society or to the charity of your choice.

Lawrence (Larry) Vodkin of Bridgewater passed away at his home on November 2,2012. He is the son of the late Hyman and Eva Vodkin. He is survived by his loving sister, Linda Vodkin and his devoted brother, Michael, and Michael’s wife, Lila, from Champaign, IL.

Larry was born in Boston on May 31, 1947 and spent his formative years in Dorchester. He graduated from the Solomon Lewenberg Middle School and Boston English High School. He was a long-term mail carrier for the US Post Office and served 3 elected terms there as the Shop Steward to represent his fellow workers.

Services at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St, Stoughton,Sunday November 4, 2012 at 10:30 am. A private interment will follow in Everett. Memorial observance will be at Linda’s home on Monday from 12-8 PM.

A special thanks for those many friends, neighbors and cousins who visited, phoned and loaned a hand when needed. Remembrances may be made to The Humane Society or to the charity of your choice.

Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon, MA) on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 10:45 am.