Archive: September, 2012

Solomon J Fleishman MD, born in 1915 in Johannesburg South Africa, died peacefully on September 16th at the age of 97. His wife, Thelma (Herberg) Fleishman died in 2008. Dr. Fleishman is survived by his children and their spouses Jonathan and Claire Fleishman of Bonita Springs Florida, David and Ruth Fleishman of West Hartford, Vermont, Judith and Thomas Parker of Okemos, Michigan, and grandchildren Bethany, Anna and Ben Fleishman and Daniel and Gregory Parker.

A member of the Royal College of Physicians, Dr. Fleishman received his medical training at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and joined the South African Medical Corps during World War II. After the war, he spent two years in London at the Royal Post Graduate Medical School, Hammersmith, as well as the National Heart Hospital, and the Brompton Chest Hospital.

Immigrating to Boston Massachusetts in 1964, he continued his medical career at Tewksbury Hospital, Colombia Point Health Center and the Harvard Community Health Plan. Loved by both his patients and his colleagues, Dr. Fleishman personified professional integrity, compassion, and clinical expertise. Always eager to learn and engage in conversation and discussions, he will be remembered by family and friends for his energy, wit and enthusiasm for life.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m. at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut Street, Newton, Massachusetts. Donations in his memory may be made to Doctors without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001-5004 or at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

Chopp-Attorney Harvey Chopp, of Boston, on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. A scholar, athlete, co-author with Judge Edward G. Daher of the book,”Tenant and Landlord.” Beloved son of the late Julius and Frances ( Landau) Chopp. Dear brother of
 Norma Frank and her husband Daniel. Devoted uncle of Peter Frank, and David Frank and his wife Marissa. Loving great uncle of
 Matthew and Michael Frank. Longtime companion of Ms. Iwona Londo. Graveside services at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Laboratory for Cerebellar Neurobiology, MGH Development Office, 55 Fruit St., cpz 600, Boston, MA, 02114 or Barry L. Price Rehabilitation Center, 77 Rowe St. Suite 200, Newton,MA 02466

LEFF, Inman Of Woburn on Sept. 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Mildred (Edwards). Devoted father of Dr. Jordan Leff of Sharon, Sara Antonakos and her husband Sotirios of Andover, Rene Gilbreath of Hopkinton and Thea Leff Yosowitz and her husband Jeffrey of Chicago, IL. Dear grandfather of Tali, Hannah, Brandon and his wife Tasha, Cory, Lila, Kyle, Jacob and Rachel. Loving brother of Mort Leff of FL and Elaine Katz of NY. Services at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Rd, Lexington on Friday Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his residence Friday afternoon, Sunday 11-5 p.m., and on Monday 6-9 p.m. at the home of Dr. Jordan Leff. Remembrances may be made to Temple Emunah, Lexington or to a charity of your choice

Barbara (Gould)Rubenstein- of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, and always of Nantasket Beach, on September 17, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Rubenstein. Devoted mother of Mark R. Rubenstein and his wife Lisa, of Stoughton, MA, Lisa B. Jenkins and her husband Paul of Hull, MA and Jeffrey K. Rubenstein of Lake Worth, FL. Proud grandmother of Ashley, Joshua, Brittany, Justin, Melaney, Gregory, and Alexa. Loving sister of Janice Gould and her husband Robert West, Marjorie and her husband Robert Schulman, Jay Gould and his fiancé Sherry McDonald, Dennis Gould, and Jody and her husband Dr. Joel Tsevat. Loving sister-in-law of Judy and her husband Nelson Ship. Barbara is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the Rubenstein-Jenkins home until 8 pm, and will continue Friday through Tuesday until sunset. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Sidney Rubenstein Math Scholarship Fund, C/O Hingham Institution for Savings, 401 Nantasket Ave., Hull, MA 02045.

Esther (Marcus)LIEBERMAN, Of Newton, formerly of Worcester, age 103.5, on Monday, September 17th. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Harold Lieberman. Devoted mother of Dr. Carl M. Lieberman and his wife Karin and Susan, wife of Dr. Jerry Blaivas of NYC, and cherished grandmother of 8 grandchildren & 13 great-grandchildren. Beloved sister of the late Charlotte and Sylvia. Funeral services will be held at Noon on Thursday, September 20th, in Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester. Burial will be in B’nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester. Memorial Observance will be held through Thursday evening, September 20th at the residence of Dr. Carl and Karin Lieberman in Newton.

Richman-Melvin, of Framingham, MA on September 14, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (Krupnick) Richman. Devoted father of Robert Richman and his wife Harriet of Northborough, MA, and Ellen S. (Richman) Moura and her husband Duarte of Phoenix, AZ. Loving grandfather of Jennifer Richman and her husband Prasant Ram of Shrewsbury, MA and Erica and her husband Jarred Hunter of Somerville, MA. Proud great-grandfather of Leif Hunter of Somerville, MA. Graveside services at Chevra Tilim of Boston cemetery, Everett, MA on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or the charity of your choice.

KATZ–Pearl, 95,in Belmont,on September 12, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Katz and mother of Leonard, aunt and great-aunt, but always a child at heart. Remembrance gathering Friday, 1pm, Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, 630 Amsterdam Ave. at 91st St.New York

Leonard Israel, 90, of 65 Zenith Drive, died in Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis on Thursday, Sept. 13th.
He leaves his wife of 65 years, Sydell (Tepper) Israel; a son, Mark Israel of South Hadley; two daughters, Judith Israel of Newton and Ellen Israel of Worcester; a brother, Martin Israel of Worcester; a sister, Florence Palmer of Middletown, CT and four grandchildren, Hannah and Benjamin and Alexander and Adam. He was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Israel.
He was a very caring husband, father and grandfather.
He was a home builder of affordable housing and he managed real estate.
He attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute and graduated from Cornell University.
He served in the Marines during World War II in the South Pacific.
He was a member of Temple Emanuel, The Jewish War Veterans, Worcester Probus Club, Rotary Club, and B’Nai Brith. He was an Eagle Scout and had been very active in Boy Scouts throughout the years. He received the Silver Beaver Award.
He was born in Worcester and was a son of Jacob and Sarah (Chase) Israel and was a lifelong resident of Worcester.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH 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 for Sunday, September 16th will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial Observance will continue on Tuesday Afternoon, September 18th beginning at 5 PM and on Wednesday Afternoon, September 19th beginning at 3 PM at his residence at 65 Zenith Drive.
Memorial contributions may be made to either the Jewish Healthcare Center at 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609…Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602 or to the charity of the donor’s choice

GOULD, Marion (Sheff) Age 95, of Dedham, formerly of Brookline on September 13, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late William and Beckie Sheff. Loving wife of the late George Gould. Loving mother of David (Janice ) Gould, Michael (Maureen Stevens) Gould and Robert Gould. Adored grandmother of Gregory (Valerie) Gould and Matthew (Dara Rosen) Gould. Beloved great-grandmother of Molly Rosen and Jacob Gould. Dear sister of Sumner (Joan) Sheff and the late Dorothy ( Sheff) Miller. Dear aunt of Iris (David) Silverman and the late James Miller. Also survived by nephews, nieces, other family and friends. Services at the Stepiner Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, September 16 at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Friends of Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131-0197

Wyner-Edith (Paul),on September 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harry Wyner. Devoted mother of Stephen Wyner and the late Howard Wyner. Dear grandmother of Hilary. Loving sister of Hannah Landsman. Services were held. Memorial observance will be omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

Marvin D. Skolnick- of Randolph, on Sept. 12, 2012.Beloved husband of Gloria (Schlosberg) .Proud father of Seth and his wife Jennifer,Ronald,Corey and his wife Billie, Brett and his wife Rhiannon.Loving grandfather of Evan,Rachel and Cailyn.Loving brother of Frank and his wife Janie.Dear Uncle of Marlene and Gayle and his cousin Sue.Graveside services at Imas-Roxbury Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday Sept.14, 2012 at 10:00 am.Following services memorial observance will be at the home of Sue Sharrow 15 Thicket St. Randolph until 5:30pm Friday, Saturday sundown until 10:00pm, Sunday 10am to 2pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rhode Island Chapter, in memory of Marvin D. Skolnick ,2350 Post Rd. (Suite 201) Warwick, RI 02886.

Berger-Ronald L., of Sharon on September 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Maryann (Michaelson) Berger. Devoted father of Jacquelyn Berger Carroll and her husband Paul J.. Dear grandfather of Joseph Patrick Carroll. Loving brother of Edward Berger and Nancy Wluka and her husband David. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, September 14 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nancy and David Wluka, through Sunday evening. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445. Ronald was an avid golfer.

Esta Margolis-of Newton, on Sept. 11, 2012, Beloved wife of the late Jon B. Margolis. Devoted mother of Arthur and his wife Claire, Michael and his wife Terri, and Robert Margolis.
Loving sister of Maxene Gray .Esta is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Wednesday, Sept 12 at 11:45 am. Remembrances to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445

Rosoff-Doris (Cline), of Newton Centre, peacefully at 91 years of age, on September 11, 2012. Loving mother of Sheryl L. Klein and her husband Ron of Southborough; Sharman M. Rosen and her husband Larry of Newton; and Ronald S. Rosoff and his wife Gretchen of Framingham. Loving wife for 58 years to her late husband Stanley. Beloved daughter of the late Hyman and Sadye (Levenson) Cline. Devoted “Ma” of Karen Klein Steinberg (Michael), Scott Klein, Steven Rosen (Lauren), Mark Rosen (Jennifer), Leslie Rosen Silberman (Jason), Jessica Rosoff Katz (Gregg), Thomas Rosoff (Dottie) and Peter Rosoff. She also leaves 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Louise Cline Slotnick and sister in law of the late Alvin Slotnick. Her two brothers ,Daniel (Dorothy) and Penneth (Lucille) pre-deceased her. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Her family would like to thank her two health care companions ,Joy and Leonia, for their years of devoted and loving care. Doris and Stanley were great benefactors to Newton-Wellesley Hospital and the Alzheimer Foundation. They were lifetime members of Temple Emanuel, Newton and its sisterhood, and Hadassah. Doris worked at Harvard School of Public Health. She was an avid Red Sox fan, a knitter and baker, and graduate of Girl’s Latin School and Simmons College. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton, on Thursday, September 13 at 11 am. Following burial at the Crawford Street Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the home of Larry and Sharman Rosen, Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, and Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to Thoracic Oncology at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to Circle of Caring Hospice, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton, MA 02468

Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, MA on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 1 pm. Interment to follow at Bourne Nat’l Cemetery.

Liberman-Milton, of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Sharon, on September 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Irene (Klein) Liberman. Devoted father of Howard Liberman and his wife Cass of NJ and Phyllis Rowley and her husband Scott of NJ. Dear grandfather of Rebecca, Alida, Sarah and Anne. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, September 7 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at his residence in Delray Beach, FL on Sunday through Tuesday. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Glickstein-Lilian (Polov) of Chestnut Hill, on September 3, 2012. For 69 years the beloved wife of Dr. Milton L. Glickstein. Devoted mother of Betty-Ann Estner of Natick. Loving sister of Rita Isenberg and Helen Goldberg and her husband Melvin, and the late Zelda Frank and Frances Yanes. Also survived by loving Nieces, Nephews, Grand nieces, Grand nephews, Great grand nieces and Great grand nephews. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Thursday, September 6 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Cemetery, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held in the Social Hall at her residence until 5 pm and continuing 7-9 pm (Evening Minyan at 7:30 pm), Friday 1-5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Food Bank at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, or to a charity of your choice.

Lillian ( Litvack) Miller-Of Boston, South Harwich and Palm Beach, FL, on Tuesday September 4, 2012.Beloved wife of Nathan R. Miller. Devoted mother of Barbara Goldstein Sidel and her husband Peter of Palm Beach Gardens , FL. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Lourie and her husband Michael, Wendy Tulman and her husband Justin. Loving great grandmother of Samantha and Maxine Friedman and Rebecca and Douglas Tulman. Dear sister of Lawrence Litvack. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon on Wednesday Sept. 5 at 1:00pm.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Jennifer and Michael Lourie until 8:00 pm Wednesday only. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Bertha Goldstein, 101
WORCESTER – Bertha (Solod) Goldstein, age 101, died on Thursday, August 30th, in Menorah Manor in St. Petersburg, FL.
Her husband Barnet Goldstein died in 1990. She leaves her son, Alden L. Goldstein and his wife Anne of Worcester and a granddaughter Vera wife of Eliot Ginsberg of Riverview, FL. She was predeceased by a brother, Abraham Solod and by a sister, Ceil Bell.
She was born in Worcester, a daughter of John and Vera (Saslow) Solod and lived here for 90 years before living in West Palm Beach, FL for 11 years, moving to St. Petersburg 1 1/2 years ago.
She was a bookkeeper for Mr. B’s Shoes on Mill St. in Worcester for many years.
She was a longtime member of Temple Emanuel and was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center.
FUNERAL SERVICES UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON WILL BE PRIVATE.

Ralph I. Sigel, 97, passed away on Monday, August 27 at Jewish Healthcare Hospice after a short illness. Born in Lowell, MA, Ralph was a lifelong Worcester resident.
He was the son of Benjamin David Sigel and Hattie (Perlman) Sigel. Ralph was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Shirley (Stein) Sigel in 1999; his sister Shirley Cotzin in 2011, and his infant son Richard in 1957. He is survived by his daughter Barbara Strogoff and her husband Joel; his son Alan Sigel and his wife Pam of Millbury; and his son Steven Sigel and his wife Sheryl of Grafton. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Adam Strogoff and his wife Rachael, Amanda Strogoff and her partner Emily Hayes, Danielle Sigel, and Carly Sigel; and three great-grandchildren: Masho, Avery, and Redeit Strogoff, as well as by a loving extended family. He also leaves a dear friend, Carleen DeBlois.
Ralph graduated from Classical High School and from Northeastern Law School. He paid his way through law school by playing the saxophone in local bands. He was an attorney in Worcester for many years, more than 20 of them as Worcester’s sole Legal Aid lawyer, helping those who could not afford legal representation. He was awarded the St. Thomas More Ecumenical Award in 1974.
Ralph served in the U.S. Army in England and in France during World War II. During that time, one of his most enjoyable duties was to play the saxophone as a member of an Army band, which was created to improve relations between American and British troops in war-torn London.
Ralph was a member of Temple Emanuel, a former member of Rotary, and a former board member of the Family Service Organization of Worcester.
An Eagle Scout, Ralph later used his skills to enhance family camping experiences. He enjoyed swimming, sailing, cooking, and in recent years, painting landscapes. His paintings were displayed at the former Foothills Theater, and his work was also chosen for display at a juried show at the Fitchburg Art Museum. He and his wife Shirley traveled to France and Spain several times to visit museums and to experience new cultures and cuisines. He attended scores of soccer, baseball, and softball games, as well as track meets, to cheer on his children and grandchildren over the years, and he also coached his sons’ little league and Babe Ruth league teams. His greatest joy was to have his extended family gathered around him at his dining room table for a meal or a celebration. He always had a story to share about his life’s adventure.
In 1969 he became the director of the Lawyers’ Reference Service of the Worcester County Bar Association. He was honored by the Worcester County Bar Association in 1976.
For several years he taught at the Summer Sessions at Quinsigamond Community College.
Ralph was loved and respected for his kindness, fairness, and wisdom by those who knew him, and he will be greatly missed.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 1 PM on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th 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 Friday Afternoon, August 31st at his residence at 386 May St.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice or to Temple Emanuel, 280 May St., Worcester 01602

Chiten-Howard C., of West Newton, on August 27, 2012. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Dubinsky). Devoted father of Paul Chiten of Los Angeles, CA and Laurel Chiten of NY. Loving brother of Edwin Chyten of Chestnut Hill and Dr. Alan Chyten of Framingham. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton,on Thursday, August 30 at 12 Noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park,memorial observance will be at his residence on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 2-5 pm and Sunday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Ruth E. (Milner) Medlinsky, 93, formerly of 11 Rosewood Drive, died on Sunday, August 26th in Eisenberg Assisted Living Residence.
Her beloved husband of 57 years, Abraham Medlinsky died on August 26th in 2004. She leaves her cherished son, Robert E. Medlinsky of Worcester; a niece, Barbara wife of Nevin Zablotsky of South Hero, VT; a cousin, Merna wife of Edward Siff of Coral Springs, FL and several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and great grandnieces and great grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Edwin Milner, a bombadier who was killed in World War II, a brother, Gerald Milner and by a sister, Gertrude Neviser.
She was born in Hartford, CT a daughter of Julius and Lena (Greenfield) Milner and had lived in Worcester for 66 years.
She studied fashion illustration at Pratt Institute in Brooklin, NY and for 20 years she was an instructor in oil painting at the YWCA.
She was a member of Temple Emanuel, Worcester Chapter of Hadassah and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish Healthcare Center.
GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 1PM on TUESDAY, AUGUST 28th at WORCESTER HEBREW CEMETERY on CEMETERY RD. in AUBURN UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609.

Schmidt-Edith (Straus), age 101, of Newton, MA on August 26, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Gerhard Schmidt. Devoted mother of Michael Schmidt, and Dr. Milton Schmidt and his wife Homai. Dear grandmother of Eric Schmidt and his girlfriend Analisa Svehaug, and Alice Schmidt and her husband Erik Duerr. Edith passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family. A holocaust survivor, she nonetheless maintained an optimistic view of life. An interest in art led her to volunteer at the Museum of Fine Arts. Energetic to the end, she enjoyed scrabble, history and painting. She will be missed. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 2pm. Following services, memorial observance will be held at the home of Dr. Milton Schmidt until 8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., W. Newton, MA 02465.

Dinsky-Philip, of Framingham, formerly of Long Island, NY on August 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Terry (Rosenson) Dinsky. Devoted father of Andrew Dinsky and his fiancé Patricia, and Brian Dinsky. Loving brother of Mitzi Graham, Sandi Mayglothling and her husband Neil, and Seth Dinsky and his wife Andrea. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), W. Newton, MA on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following services, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8 pm, and will continue Tuesday and Wednesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Greenfield-Barry A., of Delray Beach,FL, formerly of Wayland and Mashpee, suddenly on August 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy (Goldberg) Greenfield. Devoted father of Lisa Koman of Burlington and Andrea Sheiffer and her husband Robert of Needham. Dear grandfather of Natalie Sheiffer, Benjamin Sheiffer and Ashley Koman. Loving brother of Brenda Schwartz. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave.Needham, on Thursday, August 23 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon a memorial observance will be at the home of Andrea and Robert Sheiffer on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 1pm until sundown and Sunday 2-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Barry was a longtime Fidelity Portfolio Manager, who started the REIT fund. He became a legend in the financial community.

Graveside services will be held at Mount Ararat Cemetery , Framingdale, LI,NY

Graveside services will be held at Old Mount Carmel Cemetery, Cypress Hills , NY

Samen-Jonathan L. of Lexington, on August 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Cindy
Samuelson. Devoted father of Joel, Hayley and Maggie. Dear brother of Anita Samen and her husband David Follmer and their children Sarah, Max and Daniel Follmer. Dear brother in law of Debra Samuelson. Also survived by many loving friends. Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St. Lexington on Wednesday August 22, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00pm Wednesday, Thursday 4-8pm, Friday 4pm till sunset and Saturday Sunset till 9:00pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Cancer Vaccine Research Fund/Leukemia Research Program c/o Leah Oko; Development Office, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215

Directions to Temple Isaiah 55 Lincoln St. Lexington, MA:

From Interstate 95/128
Take exit 30 RT-2A East
Bear left on Lincoln Street
Temple Isaiah will be on the left

Granims-Saul of Randolph, on August 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Anna Ruth (Saperia) Granims. Devoted father of the late John Granims. Proud grandfather of Michael, Brian, Neil, and his beloved “grand-dog” Simon. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery (Baker St., W. Roxbury), on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Simon C. Fireman House, 640 N. Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

Fleischer, Gary A. age 53 of Alpharetta Georgia, formerly of Newton MA, on August 16, 2012. Devoted husband of Jennifer and proud father of Joseph and Jordan. He was the beloved son of Aaron and Lois and brother to Andrew (Lauren Fee), Daniel (Valerie), and Liz Rodman (Craig). Fabulous uncle to Jayme, Robyn, Jill, Doug and Ali. Memorial service at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward St. Newton on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 10 am. Friends and relatives are invited to the home of Dan and Valerie Fleischer following the service and again from 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Gary’s memory may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, A.A. World Services, Inc., P.O. Box 459, New York, NY 10163, or the charity of your choice.

Calk- Ruth (Levy) of Newton, on August 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Irving Calk. Loving aunt of Charlotte Spiegelman, Malcolm Alter, Harriette Hersch, Alfred Calk, Mimi Calk Gomez-Polacio and the late Sylvia Gilbert. Loving sister of the late Dora Alter, Mollie Levy and Louis Levy. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Friday, August 17 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah-New England, 200 Reservoir St., Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494.

GORDON-Alan of Chestnut Hill, on August 12, 2012. Beloved husband of Judith (Goran) Gordon. Devoted father of Samantha Rose Gordon. Loving brother of Myra Gordon, and Elaine (Gordon) Blass. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St. Sharon, MA) on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at his residence 4-8 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and will continue Friday, 4 pm until sundown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701, or the American Lung Association, 25 Spring St., Walpole, MA 02081.

Denise (Colitz)Kramer of Newton on August 11, 2012.Beloved Wife of the late Albert “Al” Kramer .Devoted mother of Eric Kramer of Brookline,Lauren Teller and her husband Michael of Hull and Deborah Kramer Zamcheck and her husband Mark of Needham.Cherished grandmother of Ariel Rubin,Melissa Rubinsky,Carolyn Kramer,Doria Zamcheck, Kyle Zamcheck and Dan Teller.Loving great grandmother of Shai and Talya Rubin.Devoted mother in law of Marjory Fair Kramer.Loving sister of Robert Colitz of Pompano Beach, Fl,Phyllis Sawyer of Deerfield Beach, Fl and the late Joseph Colitz .Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton ( Corner of Chestnut St.) on Monday August 13, 2012 at 10:00 am.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, a memorial observance will be at her residence until 4:00 pm and 7-9pm Monday.Tuesday 1-4pm and 7-9pm.Memorial observance will continue Wednesday at the home of Lauren and Michael Teller,22 Bradford Ave. Hull, 6-9pm,Minyan at 7:00pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Anita G. Bamel Music Fund in care of Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane,Newton, MA 02459, Bethavodah.org

Darman-Michael of Framingham, age 62, on August 10, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband for 39 years of Elaine (Chmara) Darman. Beloved father of Danielle and her husband Jared Mittleman and Melissa Darman. Cherished grandfather (Zayde) of Marcus J. Mittleman. Devoted son of Eileen (Miller) Darman and the late Julian Darman. Dear brother of Lisa and her husband Jeffrey Miller and Beth Darman and her husband Steven Row. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was an avid sports fan of all Boston teams plus Umass, UDelaware and Syracuse teams. He was a life member of CMBUA (umpire association). Proud alumnus of Boston Latin School, UMass, Amherst and Babson College. Services at Temple Beth Sholom 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Sunday August 12, 2012 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at his late residence Sunday through Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or Wayside Hospice, 10 Green Way, Wayland MA 01778.

Gordenstein-Barbara( Shaw) of Wayland,on August 10, 2012.Beloved mother of Lisa Solomon and her husband David of Wayland, Beth Kroner of Newton and David Gordenstein and his wife Debrah of Sudbury. Loving grandmother of Adriana Blacker, Erica and Daniel Rothblum, Bailey Kroner, Nick and Daniel Murphy,Samantha,Carly,Lily and Harrison Gordenstein. Cherished great grandmother of Maya Rothblum. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Monday August 13, 2012 at 12:45 pm.Following services family and friends are invited to the residence of Lisa and David Solomon until 9:00pm Monday.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place , Boston, MA 02215

Thelma Jayne Plotkin ORANGE – Thelma Jayne Plotkin, 96, of Odessa, TX, passed from this life on Monday, August 6th. Jayne was born May 14, 1916 in Harrisburg, PA to George and Athelia (Hayes) Horton. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Karen Quarles and Tommy Jeffery of Odessa, TX, son George Crane of Springfield, MA, and daughter, Susan Ormondroyd and husband Peter of Westborough, MA. She is survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her first husband, Julius Crane, her second husband, Jacob Plotkin and her sister, Virginia Lupien. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 10 AM on FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH in HOLY SOCIETY CEMETERY (CHEVRA KADISHA CEMETERY) on CEMETERY RD. IN WORCESTER, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial

Observance will be held through Friday afternoon, August 10th and Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening, August 12th at the residence of Susan and Peter Ormondroyd, 51 Mt. Pleasant St. in Westborough. Memorial contributions may be made to Rockefeller Research Laboratories, c/o Sloan Kettering, 430 East 67th St., New York, NY 10065

Kronenberg-Marvin L., of Needham, on August 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Marianne Kronenberg. Devoted father of Alan Kronenberg, Judy Bruenjes and her husband Mike, and Jerry Kronenberg and his wife Karen. Proud grandfather of David and Lily Bruenjes. Loving brother of Ron Kronenberg and the late Lorraine Gzesh. Marvin is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He worked for many years as a research chemist, designing batteries for Union Carbide, Duracell and other companies. He received undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D in electrochemistry from Case Western Reserve University. He also served as a chemist for the U.S. Army in the 1950s, earning the rank of Sergeant. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), W. Newton, on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, memorial observance will be at his residence on Sunday until 6 pm Monday and Tuesday 2-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Ruzumna- Lawrence M.D., of Weston. Husband of Heidi (Cohen) father of Jeremy, David and his wife Jennifer, and Joshua. Grandfather of Sarah and Samuel, brother of Betty Ruth Gilbert and her late husband Sheldon, Edward and his wife Karin, and the late Caroline Peck; son-in-law of Julius Cohen and the late Doris. Larry was a physician for 45 years, practicing first as a psychiatrist in California, then an Internist in California and then an internist in Massachusetts for the past 20 years.Larry was adored by his family. Larry was one of the founders of the Norwood PCMA group, and remained active in its governance until he retired in March 2011. Larry was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2010, but he amazed his doctors, and inspired his family and his friends with the vigor of his fight against his illness.Larry’s battle ended on the morning of August 9, 2012, when he found peace exactly as he wished – at home surrounded by his wife and children. The quiet confidence and wisdom that guided Larry’s life will continue to inspire his friends and family. Services will be held at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Newton, on Sunday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his residence until 8:00 p.m. Sunday,and continuing Monday and Tuesday 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, ATTN: Dr. Robert Mayer Gastrointestinal Research Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Moshe Tamir of Needham, on August 6, 2012.Beloved husband of Ina ( Pearlman) Tamir .Devoted father of Mira Tamir Spiegel and her husband Robert of Needham and the late Susan Devora Tamir.Dear grandfather of Alex Tamir Hirsch, Zoe and Aaron Spiegel. Loving brother of the late Julia Wiesler.Devoted brother in law of Mord Wiesler and his wife Michal,Marcia Wantman and her husband Richard.Dear uncle of Oren, Ethan and Jonathan Wiesler and Michael Wantman.Also survived by many relatives and friends. Services at Temple Beth Shalom ,670 Highland Ave. Needham on Wednesday August 8th at 11:00 am.Following interment at Baker St. West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm ,Friday 2-4pm,Saturday evening, Sunday 2-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place 6th FL. Brookline, MA 02445.

COHEN-Andrea, of Sharon, MA on August 4, 2012. Beloved wife of Hal Cohen. Devoted mother of Heidi Stone and her husband Gary, Hugh Cohen and his wife Susan, and Eric Cohen. Proud grandmother of Alexis, Haley, Kyle, and Shea. Loving sister of Corrine Zywotow, and the late Bob and Aaron Birrer. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut St.), W. Newton, MA on Tuesday, August 7 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be held at her late residence following services until 8 pm, and will continue Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Andrea Cohen may be made to The Joslin Diabetes Center at www.joslin.org.

Katz-Lillian, of Newton, formerly of Brookline on August 4, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Milton J. Katz. Graveside services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park (Baker St., W. Roxbury) on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at her late residence until 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472, or the charity of your choice.

Corkin-Harriet H. (Harris), of Boston, on August 2, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Alvan R. Corkin. Loving mother of Cary Corkin and his wife Nancy, Amy Golov and her husband James, Steve Corkin and Dan Maddalena. Dear Grammy of Samantha, Jessica, Matthew, Melissa, Andrew, Spencer, Will and Jack. Great-Grammy of P.J., Ryan and Harry,and loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Winnie Wolfson. The family wishes to give thanks to her special friends, Tia and Glenda. Harriet was known as Grammy to everyone, and opened her heart and home to so many. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (corner of the Riverway), Boston, on Sunday, August 5 at 11:00 am. Attendant parking on the Riverway. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Sunday until 8 pm and Monday 3-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Donald Berman WORCESTER- Donald Berman, 88, of 67 Griffin Rd., Framingham died on Wednesday, August 1st in Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Westboro. He leaves his wife of 65 years, Ruth (Brookman) Berman; a daughter, Lynda wife of Harold Sock of Framingham; a son, Michael J. Berman of Fountain Valley, CA and three grandchildren, Eric Venet, Brandon Berman and Candice Berman. He was predeceased by his sister, Josephine Entin. He was born and raised in Worcester, the son of Sollie and Edythe (Corash) Berman and had lived in Framingham for 28 years. He had been the plant manager of Richard Yale Industries in Worcester for many years, retiring many years ago. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Fleet in the Navy. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 10 AM on SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY on ST. JOHN’S RD. in WORCESTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Memorial Observance will be held through Monday Evening, August 6th at his residence at 67 Griffin Rd. in Framingham. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Watson-Pamela F. of Brockton, on August 2, 2012. Dear daughter of Ellen (Magaziner) Watson and the late James E. Watson. Devoted mother of Jessica A. Watson and Ayla M. Watson. Loving sister of Alyse Ryan and aunt of Michael and Andrew Buckley. Graveside services at Plymouth Rock Cemetery, Pearl Street, Brockton on Monday, August 6 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen Watson thru Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton,MA.

SAXE, Henry Of Framingham, on July 26, 2012. Graveside Services at the Shepatovka Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, Monday, August 6 at 1 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association

WORCESTER – Beatrice (Samet) Fins, age 89, formerly of Worcester died on Monday, July 30th in Rivercrest Nursing Home in Concord, MA.
She leaves her husband of 67 years, Irving Fins; a son, Mark Fins of Newton; two daughters, Bonnie wife of Paul Stoddard of Madison, CT and Arlene wife of Kent Issenberg of Acton, MA; a sister, Ruth Bromberg of Delray, FL and six grandchildren.
She was born in New York City a daughter of Adolph and Mina (Mandel) Samet and had lived in Worcester for 54 years before moving to Concord a year ago. For the past 30 years, she and her husband had lived their winters in Oldsmar, Florida, and had lived in Clearwater and St. Petersburg as well.
She had been a long time member of Beth Israel Synagogue.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on THURSDAY, AUGUST 2ND in BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE on JAMESBURY DRIVE in WORCESTER 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 Friday Afternoon, August 3rd and Sunday Afternoon through Sunday Evening, August 5th at the residence of Mark Fins, 47 Old Farm Rd., Newton.  Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Elliot Lerner, 88, formerly of Brockton, died at his home that he shared with his daughter and son in law June & Stephen Gerber in Mashpee, MA on July 30, 2012.  Elliot greatly missed his wife Helen and his son David who both passed before him.  The “Candy Man” and “Story Teller” loved the Red Sox, watching boxing on TV, and working Bingo at Temple Beth Emunah, Brockton. He was employed by Washburn Candy Company for many years.   He is survived by his children June Gerber, Alan Lerner, and Kathy Brickman as well as his 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. The patriarch of the family will be greatly missed.

The funeral service will take place at Temple Beth Emunah, (479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA) on Wednesday August 1st at 11am. Following interment, memorial observance will be held at the home of June and Stephen Gerber, Mashpee MA, Wednesday until 8pm, Thursday 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 pm. Donations in Elliot’s memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod 765 Attucks Lane
Hyannis, MA 02601 or Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St., Brockton, MA 02401.

Tubman-Samuel, of Sharon, MA on July 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Evelyn (Rosenfield) Tubman. Devoted father of Carol, Nadine, Cheryl and her husband James, Debra and her husband John, Susan, and Pam. Dear grandfather of Rachel, Thomas, Michael, and Logan. Proud great grandfather of Solace, and Truman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon) on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 1:45 pm.  Memorial observance will be held after the service on Tuesday and will continue Wednesday evening.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368, or Temple B’nai Shalom, 41 Storrs Ave., Braintree, MA 02184.

Palmer-Cynthia (Goldberg), of Winthrop on July 28, 2012. Dear daughter of Jimmy and Blanche (Richmond) Goldberg. Devoted mother of Marcy Kitai and Lisa Palmer Feinberg. Proud grandmother of Dean and Ben Kitai, and Perry, Justin, and Talia Feinberg. Loving sister of Marion Sparr, and the late Harris Goldberg. Graveside services at Tifereth Israel of Winthrop cemetery, Everett MA, on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11 am. Following interment, a memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa Palmer Feinberg until 8 pm, and will continue Tuesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Lewis P. Green LEOMINSTER- Lewis P. Green, 76, of 78 Ridgewood Drive, Leominster died on Friday, July 27th in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. His wife of 35 years, Brenda F. (Rubinstein) Green died in 1996. He leaves two sons, Mitchell Green and his wife Jane of Doylestown, PA and Gary Green and his wife Heather of Groton, MA; two daughters, Laura Green of Webster, MA and Nina wife of Scott Hopkins of Henniker, NH; a brother, George Green and his wife Glenda of Potomac, MD and six grandchildren. He was born in Brooklyn, NY a son of Michael and Bess (Peckerman) Green and had lived in Leominster for 45 years. He had been a chemist and product manager in the plastics industry for 42 years and had been in sales and marketing for 20 years for Teknor Apex Corp. in Pawtucket, RI before retiring in 1997. He was a graduate of Queens College. He was a longtime member of Congregation Agudat Achim and was a former treasurer of that synagogue. FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD at 11 AM on SUNDAY, JULY 29TH in CONGREGATION AGUDAT ACHIM, 268 WASHINGTON ST. in LEOMINSTER UNDER THE DIRECTION of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Burial will be in Agudas Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg. Memorial Observance will be held through Wednesday Evening, August 1st at his residence, 78 Ridgewood Drive, Leominster. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice.