Archive: July, 2012

Bette (Grossman) Jagodnik, 100, of Osterville, died on Monday, July 9th in the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston.
Her husband George W. Jagodnik died in 1991. She leaves two sons, Stuart Jagodnik and his wife Francine of Hampton Meadows, NH and Barry Jagodnik and his wife June of Brookline, MA and two grandchildren, Michael Jagodnik of Brookline and Britt L. Jagodnik of New York City. She was pre-deceased by her brother Shepard Crossman and by her sisters, Sally Landers and Ann Finn.
With her husband George, she owned and operated Stuart Barry Shoe Store in Fitchburg for many years.
She was born in Worcester and lived here for 72 years, moving to Osterville 28 years ago.
She had a wonderful marriage with her husband George. She had many close friends and neighbors. She was a wonderful cook. She celebrated her 100th birthday party and delivered a wonderful speech.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12:00 NOON on THURSDAY, JULY 12TH in TEMPLE EMANUEL, 280 MAY ST. WORCESTER  Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery in Worcester.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice

Engle- Harvey Seymour of Natick passed away on July 9, 2012.Loving father of Elyssa Berg of Boca Raton, FL, Adam Engle of Natick and Stefanie Burdick and her husband Jerry of Spring Hill, TN. Zayde leaves his grandchildren Allyson and Austyn Berg, Dale and Michael Burdick as well as several nephews, a niece, grand nephews, grand nieces and many dear friends. Loving son of the late Alfred and Martha Engle. Dear brother of the late Selma Gilman and Myron Engle. Harvey was a life long  member of Temple Israel of Natick. He had a gift for writing and loved sharing his thoughts in wonderful poems which he wrote for many on all sorts of occasions. Services at Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St. Natick on Thursday July 12 at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Anshei Libavitz Cemetery, Woburn. Memorial observance will be announced at services. The family wishes to thank Harvey’s dearest friends for their support and those who have cared for or assisted him during recent years. Donations in Harvey’s memory   may be made to Temple Israel, 145 Hartford St. Natick, MA 01760 or American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or www.diabetes.org/donate

Freeman-Dr. David L., of Newton, MA, on July 8, 2012. Beloved husband of Dr. Amanda B. Freeman. Devoted father of Joshua, Daniel and his wife Natalie, and Aaron Freeman. Proud grandfather of Gil Parker and Delia Freeman. Loving brother of Joanne Grossman and her husband Marvin, and Judith Freedman and her husband Merton. David was very active at the Social Action Committee at Temple Israel. An accomplished pianist, he played for many charitable causes including nursing homes, Lahey Clinic, and Boston Piano Amateurs Ascociation. He was a trusted and caring physician for many years. David and his beloved wife provided medical care to families needing assistance after natural disasters in Latin America. Services at Temple Shalom Newton MA, on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 12 Noon. Following interment, memorial observance will be at David and Amanda’s residence until 7pm and will continue Thursday and Friday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Rabbi Carl and Barbara Friedman Scholarship Fund, Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Rd., Newton, MA 02459, or Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., Newton, MA 02465.

Sarah Dorothy Phillips, 94. Beloved aunt of Arthur and Mark Dublin, Jeffery Phillips, Karen Freed, Gail and Norman Phillips. Born 2-6-1918, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca of Boston; sister of Saul, Isadore and her twin, Janet Dublin. Sally was an independent, intellectual woman who loved to read and play bridge. In her youth, she was an actress with the Little Theatre Company, which produced plays highlighting social concerns. She served in WWII in the Women’s Army Corp. She was a valued and important employee of Brandeis University as executive assistant to the president for many years. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Golda Meir House, 160 Stanton Ave., Newton, MA 02466.

Kellem, Bertrum N. of Newton, on July 5, 2012. Beloved husband of Fifi Swerling Kellem and the late Tobey (Goodman) Kellem. Devoted father of Jeffrey L. Kellem and the late Richard A. Kellem. Stepfather of the late Jimmy Swerling and his surviving wife Lisa and their children, Adam and Carly. Step grandfather of Bryan Holtzman. Loving brother of Lawrence Kellem and his wife Cynthia and the late Cynthia Adler. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Brother in law of Mimi Jacobs and Arlene Simons. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Friday July 6 at 11:00 am. Following the burial in the Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park Cemetery, West Roxbury a memorial observance will be at the home of Jeffrey L. Kellem on Friday until 5 pm, Sunday through Wednesday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Susan Swerling Fund, C/O Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or To Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA  02472.

Gertrude (Budish) Niman WORCESTER – Gertrude (Budish) Niman, 98, died on Friday, June 29th in the Jewish Healthcare Center. Her husband of 32 years, Arvey “Pinky” Niman died in 1978. She leaves her children, Nancy wife of Steven Epstein of Worcester and Paul Niman and his wife Debbie of West Newbury, MA; her grandchildren, Jill Epstein wife of Chris Higgins of Framingham, Matt Epstein and his wife Shauna of Boston, Joshua Niman and his wife Rebecca of Belmont, MA and Aaron Niman and his wife Upaasna of Washington, DC, and her great grandchildren, Olivia, Chase and Ayden. She was predeceased by her two sisters, Elizabeth Sawyer and Nahama Budish. She was known as “Giddy” and was born in Worcester on May 21, 1914, a daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Freezon) Budish and was a lifelong resident, residing on Vassar St. for most of her life. She graduated from Classical High School and had attended Syracuse University and Boston University. She married Arvey “Pinky” Niman in 1946, while he was on leave from serving in the Army during World War II. She was an avid tennis player and golfer, who regularly won the Women’s Golf Championship at Mt. Pleasant Country Club in Boylston. She was a lifelong member of Temple Emanuel. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Gertrude’s family would like to thank the entire staff of the Jewish Healthcare Center, especially those associated with the fifth floor, for their kind and compassionate care of their mother. GRAVESIDE FUNERAL SERVICES will be held at 3 PM on MONDAY, JULY 2ND, in B’NAI BRITH CEMETERY on St. JOHN’S RD.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA, 01609. Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral service.

Geller, Harmona “Mona” (Jones), 91, of Auburndale and formerly of Brookline, on June 29, 2012. Wife of Louis, mother of Lynne and Gary. She was a resident at Lasell Village for the past six years, and would have been 92 on July 19^th. Mona worked for many years  as a psychologist, having trained at the University of Toronto and Clark University in Worcester. She was a beautiful writer, an avid reader, and a lover of music. She had a great passion for horses and nature, which began in her early years growing up on a farm in Manitoba Canada. The funeral service and burial will be private, on Sunday July 1^st at the Pride of Lynn Cemetery. Friends and relatives are kindly invited to Lou and Mona’s apartment at Lasell Village on Monday July 2 from 1-4pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mona’s memory may be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, 125 Broad Street, 18^th Floor, New York NY 10004

Ross-Joan N. of Bedford, MA, passed away on June 27, 2012. Beloved wife of Alan Sieber. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Sieber. Proud grandmother of Eliza Sieber. Loving sister of Gail Ross Nova. Memorial services will be held at the MA Audubon Society, 10 Juniper Rd., Belmont, MA 02478, on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6^th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445, or the MA Audubon Society, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773.

Carole Neitlich, of Stoughton, formerly of Quincy, died at the Golden Living Center in Norwood, June 27, 2012. Carole’s interest and impact in the early childhood education of Greater Boston began at a time when the understanding of a young child’s capacity to learn was just being explored. She received her bachelor’s degree from the Eliot-Person Department of Child Study at Tufts University and a master’s in education from Wheelock College. After finishing her formal education, Carole spent 33 years teaching in the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston. She began at the JCC in Quincy, where she became the Regional Director of Early Childhood Education and eventually moved to the Striar Jewish Community Center in Stoughton. During her time as director, Carole oversaw the region’s three preschool programs, founded the Striar Center’s transitional kindergarten program, and began the Ledgewood Special Needs Unit of the JCCs of Greater Boston. Carole also initiated the Department of Early Childhood at Quincy College where she taught evening classes. Carole taught the first course. While anyone will tell you that her most joyous moments were when she was with children, Carole’s place in education was not confined to her early childhood programming or her adult classes. She played an active role in the community she was a part of serving as vice chair of the Mayor’s Commission on the Family as well as a member of the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women, both in Quincy. She was involved with community organizations such as Rosie’s Place and the Pine Street Inn in Boston, Project Helpline and MainSpring House in Brockton. Carole also helped start a newborn home-visiting program in Quincy as well as a parent-child early intervention literacy program. Furthermore, she was a founding board-member of DOVE, Inc., a shelter for domestic violence. Carole’s commitment to her Jewish faith and family values resonated most strongly with her unconditional patience and love for her own family. Carole developed and ran workshops and conferences for parents and families to learn about and discuss fathering, mothering, and interfaith relationships. Carole’s work has impacted over two generations of students and families directly and has created a sustainable systemic change in the early childhood education of Greater Boston and Massachusetts. She has left a legacy that will last beyond her place in education and beyond her life. For 49 years, she was the wife of the late Herbert L. Neitlich, and for the last three years, Phillip Chapman. She was the devoted mother of Dana Neitlich and Howard Levy, Russell and Colleen Neitlich and Drs. Jeffrey and Tyler Neitlich;.loving Nanie of Samara, Yakira, Russell, Michael, Nathan, Ariel and Joshua; loving sister of Roberta Bernstein and the late Herbert Goldberg. Services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Newton, will be held at Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central St., Stoughton, Friday, June 29, at 12 p.m. Following the Interment in the Temple Emanuel Section of Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, a memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse at Knollsbrook Condominiums, 70 Erin Road, Stoughton until 8 pm. Memorial observance will continue at her late residence on Sunday 12-6 pm Remembrances may be made to the Carole L. Neitlich Memorial Fund for Early Childhood Education, C/O Ahavath Torah Congregation, 1179 Central Street, Stoughton, MA  02072.

Cutter- Judith (Abrams), of West Yarmouth, and formerly of Chestnut Hill, MA, passed away on June 28, 2012. Beloved wife of Harold S. Cutter.  Devoted mother of Cindy, Steven and his wife Nancy, Jeffrey and his wife Jodie, and the late Heidi Cutter. Proud grandmother of Matthew, Shelby,  Davis, Naomi, and Natalie Cutter. Loving sister of Dr. Arnold Abrams and his wife Fern, and the late Walter Abrams. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon) on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 12:45 pm. Following interment, a memorial observance will be held at the home of Steven and Nancy Cutter until 8pm only. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the M.S.P.C.A, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130, or Cape Cod Hospital’s Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation, P.O Box 370, Hyannis, MA 02601.

Dr. Sumner Gefen-of Boynton Beach, FL formerly of Leominster, on June 25, 2012.Beloved husband of the late Judith ( Guren) Gefen.Devoted father of Linda Miller and her husband Barry of Needham, Gerald Gefen and his wife Carol of Navarre , Fl.Dear grandfather of Scott Miller and his wife Christine,Lisa Miller,Jessica Gefen and Joshua Gefen.Dear great grandfather of  Cecelia Miller and Andrew Miller.Dear brother in law of Muriel and Norman Leventhal.Also surviverd by many loving nieces and nephews.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 42 Dedham St.) Sharon on Thursday June 28, 2012 at 10:45 am.Memorial observance at the home of Linda and Barry Miller, 7-9pm Thursday evening only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Shirley(Rudnick)Novakoff of Newton on June 21,2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph.Devoted mother of Richard A. Novakoff of Boston, Stephen Novakoff and his wife Fran of Paradise Valley, AZ and Karen Novakoff Susser and her husband Mark of Weston. Cherished grandmother of Moshe Novakoff and Julie Novakoff Smith and her husband Benjamin Smith and Sarah Susser. Dear sister of Barbara Levine of N.Palm Beach, Fl and the late Burton Rudnick and Janet Freedman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St. Newton on Sunday June 24, 2012 at 12 noon. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, a memorial observance will be held at the home of  Karen Novakoff Susser and Mark Susser until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Emanuel or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale,MA 02131

Brem-Mildred (Brass), of Chattanooga, TN and formerly of Quincy, MA, on June 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Irving Brem. Devoted mother of Florence Pepi and her husband Paul of Chattanooga, TN, Gerald Brem and his wife Linda of Canton, MA, and the late Marcia Brem. Loving sister of Dorothy Litwack and her late husband Arthur, and the late Murray Brass and his wife Amy. Proud grandmother of four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 11:45 am. A memorial observance will be at the home of Gerald and Linda Brem, Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416.

GOLDMAN, Monte Of Boston, formerly of Newton, on June 17, 2012. Beloved husband of Rita (Schultz). Devoted father of Dr.Stuart Goldman and his wife Christine Franz-Goldman, Mark Goldman and his wife Diane, Alan Goldman, and Rebecca DeFranc and her husband William. Dear grandfather of 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Loving brother of the late Jerome Goldman. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Wednesday, June 20, at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Stuart Goldman and Christine Franz-Goldman on Wednesday until 9pm, Thursday 1-4, 6-9 pm and Friday 1-7pm. Remembrances may be made to Mass. General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 or to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, Boston, MA  02114 in appreciation of the wonderful care given to Monte.

Cohn-Richard W. of Hudson, formerly of Weston, passed away on June 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Zura) Cohn. Dear son of the late Ralph and Harriet (Feinstein) Cohn. Devoted father of Lewis and his wife Susan Cohn, and Audrey E. Shuman. Proud grandfather of Seth and Samantha Hoffman, Ashley Shuman, and Stephanie, Haley, and Harris Cohn. Loving brother of Sally and her husband Joseph Braunstein. Services at Temple Emanuel (385 Ward St., Newton) on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 3:00 pm. Following interment, a memorial observance will be at the home of Audrey E. Shuman until 8 pm, and will continue Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Meadow-Dinah (Cohen) of Arlington, passed away on June 15, 2012. Devoted mother of Felice Meadow of Cambridge, and Linda Atlas of Arlington. Dear grandmother of Leah Erickson, Alexander Robert Tyo, Robert Phillip Atlas, and Samuel Richard Atlas. Loving sister of the late Isadore Cohen. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, (190 South St., Waltham) on Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Arlington Senior Center, 27 Maple St., Arlington, MA, 02474.

Maurice “ Moe” Skoler- of Newton , on June 12, 2012.Beloved husband of Naomi ( Nason) Skoler .Devoted father of Michael Skoler and his wife Jennifer and the late Rebecca Skoler.Cherished grandfather of Rebecca and Samantha Skoler.Dear brother of Saul Skoler , Sylvia Portnoy and the late Shirley Shubin.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and numerous devoted friends.Services at The Glavin Family Chapel on the campus of Babson College,Wellesley ( Please park at the Trim Parking lot only)on Friday June 15, 2012 at 11:00 am . Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park  memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Jennifer Skoler until 6:00 pm Friday and will continue Sunday 12:00 noon-9:00 pm and Monday 6-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute ,10 Brookline Place West,6^th floor,  Brookline, MA 02445.

Steven Mark Sholkin, Of Del Ray Beach, FL, formerly of Newton & Framingham, on June 10, 2012. Longtime partner of Marian Xavier of Del Ray Beach, FL, Loving brother of Howard Sholkin & his wife Sharon & Nancy Sholkin & the late Irene Sholkin & Sally Sholkin. Uncle of Geoff Sholkin & Lisa Sholkin. Services at the Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., Newton, on Thursday, June 14, at 2 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Howard & Sharon Sholkin, on Thursday until 8 p.m. & Friday 1-5 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the McGovern Institute for Brain Research, MIT Building 46-3160, 77 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139 or Bethesda Memorial Hospital Hospice Dept., 2815 South Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, FL 33435.

Meyer-Fannette (Fried) of Framingham, formerly of Newton, on June 13, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Meyer. Devoted mother of Lester Meyer and his wife Susan of Lancaster, Marjorie Hacker and her husband Jonathan of Framingham, Linda Henault and her husband Armand of VT. Loving sister of Dr. Morris Fried of FL. Dear grandmother of Eric Meyer, Emily Burns,Melissa Schwendemann,Alex Meyer, Marielle Henault, Nicole Henault and Great-Grandmother of Brody Meyer, Anna Schwendemann, Baylie Meyer and Jack Schwendemann. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, North Street, Randolph on Thursday, June 14 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance at the home of Marjorie and Jonathan Hacker until 9pm on Thursday only. Remembrances may be made to the Brookhaven Hospice, 6 Beech Street, Framingham, MA  01702.

Maurice “ Moe” Skoler- of Newton , on June 12, 2012.Beloved husband of Naomi ( Nason) Skoler .Devoted father of Michael Skoler and his wife Jennifer and the late Rebecca Skoler.Cherished grandfather of Rebecca and Samantha Skoler.Dear brother of Saul Skoler , Sylvia Portnoy and the late Shirley Shubin.Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and numerous devoted friends.Services at The Glavin Family Chapel on the campus of Babson College,Wellesley ( Please park at the Trim Parking lot only)on Friday June 15, 2012 at 11:00 am . Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park  memorial observance will be at the home of Michael and Jennifer Skoler until 6:00 pm Friday and will continue Sunday 12:00 noon-9:00 pm and Monday 6-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute ,10 Brookline Place West,6^th floor,  Brookline, MA 02445.

Tattlebaum-Florence J. (Knopf), of Brockton, on June 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Max Tattlebaum. Devoted mother of Sheila Pessin, and the late Dorothy Clark. Dear grandmother of Marsha Parsons, Leslie Borghetti, and Richard Pessin. Proud great-grandmother of Andrew, Devon, Brianna, and Francesca. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (120 Canton St., Sharon, MA) on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, MA 02601.

WINN, Robert Age 76 of Stoughton and Delray Beach, FL, on June 9, 2012. Beloved husband of Francine (Dobro). Devoted father of Jamie Swartz and her husband Gregory and Jonathan Winn and his wife Deborah. Dear grandfather of Jake and Ally Swartz. Loving brother of David Winn and his wife Marietta. Brother-in-law of Richard and Kimberly Dobro. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon on Tues., June 12 at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Jamie and Greg Swartz on Tues. until 8 p.m., Weds. 1-4, 7-9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

Horvitz-Susan F. (Kaplan) of South Dennis, on June 5, 2012. Beloved wife of Sanford M. Horvitz. Dear daughter of Edith Kaplan and the late Abraham Kaplan. Devoted mother of Stacey L. Westover, Shelby Horvitz and Scott Horvitz. Adored and cherished grandmother of Madison Lynn Westover. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (Corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton on Sunday, June 10 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at her residence in South Dennis on Sunday and Monday. Remembrances may be made to any animal rescue society.

Graveside services will be held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Everett, MA on Sunday, June 10, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

WORCESTER – Murray Lubowitz, age 96, formerly of Worcester died in Bay State Medical Center in Springfield.
His wife of 53 years, Selma (Putnam) Lubowitz died in 2003. He leaves a daughter, Carol, wife of Steve Adlestein of Worcester and their two children, Matthew and David Adlestein of Worcester; a son, John Lubowitz and his wife Sondra of Latham, NY and their two children, Jordan and Daniel Lubowitz of Washington, D.C. and a sister, Rozlyn Gloth of Longmeadow and many cousins.
He was born in Worcester on June 30, 1915, a son of Jacob and Lena (Swarin) Lubowitz and had lived here for 92 years before moving to Longmeadow 4 years ago.
He was educated in the Worcester School System and he attended Worcester Jr. College, Clark University and Suffolk Law School.
He served in the Army Airforce during World War II. Following the war he worked in the family business, George’s Flower Shop, retiring 11 years ago.
Murray was an avid sportsman. He enjoyed spending numerous hours at the YMCA on Main St., playing racquet ball until his early nineties. He went down in division in racquet ball as he got older. He also enjoyed walking the track at Worcester State University.
He was a longtime member of Temple Emanuel, was a 3rd Degree Mason, a member of Level Lodge of Masons and was a life member of the YMCA on Main St.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH in BETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE on JAMESBURY DRIVE  ,Worcester . Burial will be in B’Nai Brith Cemetery.
Memorial Observance will be held through 5 PM on Friday, June 8th and 2 PM to 9 PM on Sunday, June 10th at the residence of Carol and Steve Adlestein at 35 Chippewa Rd.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center at 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609.

Jaeger, Louis D., of Framingham, formerly of Newton, on Sunday, June 3^rd, 2012. Beloved brother of Robin and her husband Paul Grossman of Framingham. Beloved uncle of Myra and Sam Grossman. Graveside services on Tuesday, June 5^th at Temple Emeth Memorial Park (Baker St., West Roxbury) at 1 pm, under the direction of the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel . Memorial observance will be held through Tuesday evening at the residence of Robin and Paul Grossman of Framingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Aspergers Association of New England, 51 Water St., Suite 206, Watertown, MA 02472.

Rattet-Irving of Newbridge,Dedham, formerly of Randolph, and Delray Beach, FL Beloved husband of the late Sophie (Newman) Rattet. Devoted father of Clark Rattet and his wife Janice. Dear grandfather of Jennifer Schulman and Joshua Rattet and his wife Erica and great grandfather of Jonah and Anna Schulman, Maxwell, Dylan and Brandon Rattet. Loving brother of Eva Miller and Sylvia Goldberg. Graveside services at the Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Opposite 2604 Centre St. West Roxbury on Sunday, June 3 at 11:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Clark and Janice Rattet on Sunday until 8 pm and Monday 5:30-8 pm. Please park on the street (both sides) as parking is assigned to unit owners but not marked. Remembrances may be made to the Martha’s Vineyard Cerebral Palsy Camp, P.O. Box 1357 Vineyard Haven,MA  02568, www.campjabberwocky.org.

Diamond-Nellie (Greenberg) age 95, of Worcester, passed away on June 1,^, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Edward Diamond. Devoted mother of Donald Diamond and his wife Carol, Wayne Diamond and his late wife Carole, Marilyn Feldman and her husband Elliot, and the late Richard Diamond. Dear grandmother of Scott Diamond, Laurie Diamond, Jenya Guillemin and her husband Andre, Lt. Benjamin Feldman and his wife Tricia, and Eve Feldman. Proud great grandmother of Arielle Diamond, and Camille Feldman. Loving sister of Nathan Greenberg and his wife Barbara, Harold Gruen, and Annette Lightner. Nellie was decades younger in mind, spirit, and enthusiasm than her 95 years would dictate. A life-long optimist, Nellie taught us to live by quiet example, never judging and always knowing love from selfishness. She was a guiding light and served as a humble inspiration to all who knew her. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, (parking attendants on the Riverway), on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 11:00 am. Following interment at B’Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester, a memorial observance will be at the home of Elliot and Marilyn Diamond Feldman until 7 pm and will continue Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nellie’s  memory may be made to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ, 07078.

Salwen-Melvin, of Newton, formerly of NYC, on May 29, 2012. Beloved husband of Mildred (Small). Devoted father of Jonathan Salwen and his wife Sharon. Dear grandfather of Benjamin and Alison. Loving brother of the late Sylvia Paymer. Graveside services at Temple Israel Cemetery, North Ave. Wakefield, on Friday, June 1 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Saturday evening, and continuing on Sunday 4-7 pm at the home of Jonathan and Sharon Salwen. Remembrances may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA  02215.

Rosenberg- Edith (Shriber) , formerly of Milton, on May 28, 2012. Beloved wife of the late David Rosenberg. Devoted mother of Ilene Rich and her husband James of Framingham. Dear grandmother of Todd Rich. Graveside services at the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, May 31 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ilene and James Rich on Thursday until 9 pm , Friday until sundown and Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Graveside services will be private.

George Bolgar-Of Framingham, on May 23, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Ilona(Haasz) Bolgar. Devoted father of Miriam and Vivian. Private graveside services will be held on May 25, 2012.

LEOMINSTER — Helen (Kopelman) Kline, 87, of Fitchburg died on Monday, May 21st at The Highlands.

She leaves her husband of 56 years, Milton W. Kline; a son, Daniel Kline and his wife Norine of Westboro and a daughter, Susan A. Kline of Newton. Her son Thomas E. Kline died in 1987. She leaves two sisters, Lorrie wife of Edwin Kaitz of Rockville, MD and Barbara wife of William Maren of North Andover and two grandchildren.

She was born in Lawrence, a daughter of Morris and Dora Kopelman and have had lived in Fitchburg and Leominster over 50 years.

She graduated from the School of Nursing of Chelsea Memorial Hospital in 1950 and was a registered nurse in hospitals in Los Angeles, Denver, Philadelphia, Fitchburg and Leominster. She was also a private duty nurse.

She was a long time member of Congregation Agudat Achim and its Sisterhood of Leominster and Hadassah.

KLINE — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 23rd in Congregation Agudat Achim, 236 Washington St., Leominster under the direction of RICHARD PERLMAN of BREZNIAK RODMAN FUNERAL HOME of NEWTON. Burial will be in Agudat Achim Cemetery in Fitchburg.

Memorial Observance will be held at her residence, through Wednesday Evening and 2:00PM to 4:00PM on Thursday. Minyan Services will be held at the residence at 6:00PM on Wednesday, 6:00PM on Thursday and 7:15AM on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation Agudat Achim in Leominster and the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

Rogovin-Hugh D., of W. Newton, passed away surrounded by family on May 20, 2012. Beloved husband of Frances (Levine) Rogovin. Devoted father of Marc Rogovin, and Bruce and his wife Julie (Zammarchi) Rogovin. Dear grandfather of Isabella, Cecilia, and Spencer Rogovin. Loving brother of Sara Witkin and Gerald Rogovin. The essence of Hughie will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Memorial observance will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Summer Search, 500 Amory St. #2, Boston, MA 02130.

Ruth (Alpert) Boyer, 101 WORCESTER – Ruth (Alpert) Boyer, age 101, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on May 19th. Her husband of 38 years, Edward Boyer died in 1975. She leaves her son, Stuart Boyer and his wife Fay of Lake Worth, FL. She was predeceased by her daughter Carol Carbonneau, who died on Oct. 3, 2002, and by her infant son Allan Boyer, who died of spinal meningitis. She leaves seven grandchildren, Jon Carbonneau and his wife Sherri, Lisa wife of Steven Greene, Amy wife of Stephen Letourneau, Edward Carbo-nneau and his wife Kristen, Andy Boyer and his wife Amy, Michael Boyer and David Boyer and 16 great grandchildren, Michelle, Danielle, Nicole, Adam and Kevin Carbonneau, Marissa, Devin and Taylor Greene, Tyler and Collin Letourneau, Lindsey, Nicholas and Cassidy Carbonneau, Jessica, Remy and Zachary Boyer and her good friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Nathan and Irving Alpert. She resided at the Jewish Healthcare Center and previously at Eisenberg Assisted LIving Residence and for 55 years on Kinnicutt Rd. She lived a long and productive life, working until she was 95 years old. She had worked for Leib Insurance Co., Alan Corp. and Kanef Drug Co. She was an avid reader of the Worcester Telegram, reading it daily without the use of glasses. She loved to go to Val’s Restaurant in Holden to celebrate Mother’s Day. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Monday, May 21th in Beth Israel Synagogue on 15 Jamesbury Drive under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Home of Newton. Burial will be in Holy Society Cemetery in Leicester. Memorial Observance will be held through Tuesday Evening at the residence of Lisa and Steven Greene, 25 Waterville Lane in Shrewsbury. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester 01609 or the the Beth Israel Synagogue on 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester 01609

Simon-Evelyn (Bearman), formerly of Quincy, MA on May 19, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Simon. Devoted mother Paul and his wife Ann of N. Carolina, Gerald and his wife Rose-Marie of Florida, and the late Margery. Dear grandmother of Nancy, Daniel, and Eric. Proud great grandmother of Alyse, Brooke, and Greta. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

“Archie” Freedman, 100
WORCESTER – Aaron “Archie” Freedman, 100, of 2 Silver Spruce Circle, died peacefully Thursday night at his home.
He leaves two sons: Sidney and his wife Lisa Freedman of Worcester and Dr. David Freedman and his wife, Dr. Susan Peirce of Clemson, SC; his brother, Eli Freedman and his wife Rebecca of Worcester; six grancdhildren: Dov, Dalilah, Dahci, Desirae, Hannah and Micah and four great-grandchildren: Cara, Michael, Annabelle and Dylan. His wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Shack) Freedman died in 1994. His son, Gerald died in 2005.
Archie was one of 10 children whose parents emigrated from Russia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1911 and the family moved to Worcester in 1916. He attended Providence St. Grammar School, Grafton Street Jr. High and Commerce High School. Archie served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II, at General Eisenhower’s staff headquarters in Europe.
In 1938, Archie started the Olympic Sports and Trophy Company with his brother Eli; several years later, brothers Joe, Mike, Ed and Ben joined the business. In 1960, the company moved to 204 Main Street, where it is still operated by Archie’s son Sidney.
Archie was an outstanding athlete. He learned many of his skills at the Ionic Avenue Boys Club, which he joined in 1920. In 1930, he was selected for the Telegram & Gazette All City All-star basketball team, the same year Commerce High School won the all-city title. Post high school, Archie played for several teams, including the Young Men’s Hebrew Association. He later  played handball and racquetball. After passing the age of 50, he won the State of Massachusetts racquetball championship in the Master Division and was Class A doubles champion in handball with partner Warren Williams. In 1982, he was awarded the David W. Armstrong Award from the Worcester Boys Club Alumni Association, given to members whose achievements in adult life were influenced in a significant way by their active years of membership in the Boy’s Club.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 20th at Temple Sinai, 661 Salisbury St., under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Home of Newton.
Burial will be in  B’nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial observance will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Worcester (WWW.BGCA.ORG)

“Archie” Freedman, 100
WORCESTER – Aaron “Archie” Freedman, 100, of 2 Silver Spruce Circle, died peacefully Thursday night at his home.
He leaves two sons: Sidney and his wife Lisa Freedman of Worcester and Dr. David Freedman and his wife, Dr. Susan Peirce of Clemson, SC; his brother, Eli Freedman and his wife Rebecca of Worcester; six grancdhildren: Dov, Dalilah, Dahci, Desirae, Hannah and Micah and four great-grandchildren: Cara, Michael, Annabelle and Dylan. His wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Shack) Freedman died in 1994. His son, Gerald died in 2005.
Archie was one of 10 children whose parents emigrated from Russia. He was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1911 and the family moved to Worcester in 1916. He attended Providence St. Grammar School, Grafton Street Jr. High and Commerce High School. Archie served as a Staff Sergeant in World War II, at General Eisenhower’s staff headquarters in Europe.
In 1938, Archie started the Olympic Sports and Trophy Company with his brother Eli; several years later, brothers Joe, Mike, Ed and Ben joined the business. In 1960, the company moved to 204 Main Street, where it is still operated by Archie’s son Sidney.
Archie was an outstanding athlete. He learned many of his skills at the Ionic Avenue Boys Club, which he joined in 1920. In 1930, he was selected for the Telegram & Gazette All City All-star basketball team, the same year Commerce High School won the all-city title. Post high school, Archie played for several teams, including the Young Men’s Hebrew Association. He later  played handball and racquetball. After passing the age of 50, he won the State of Massachusetts racquetball championship in the Master Division and was Class A doubles champion in handball with partner Warren Williams. In 1982, he was awarded the David W. Armstrong Award from the Worcester Boys Club Alumni Association, given to members whose achievements in adult life were influenced in a significant way by their active years of membership in the Boy’s Club.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 20th at Temple Sinai, 661 Salisbury St., under the direction of Richard Perlman of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Home of Newton.
Burial will be in  B’nai Brith Cemetery. Memorial observance will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Worcester (WWW.BGCA.ORG)

Wepman-Frances (Winetsky), formerly of Newton, on May 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William Wepman. Devoted mother of Dr. Barry Wepman and his wife Molly Donovan and Rahn Basche and her husband Todd. Dear grandmother of Josh Wepman, Noah Wepman, and Alex Basche. Great grandmother of Tobias Wepman, Ella Wepman, and Spencer Wepman. Loving sister of the late Esther Gordon, Doris Cohen, Anne Kaplow, and Sam, Charlie, and Jack Winetsky. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Sunday, May 20, at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Joel and Ruth Winett on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Pathways Hospice Foundation, 585 North Merry Ave., Sunnyvale, CA, 94085.

Darman-Jacob “Jack”, of Boynton Beach FL, and formerly of Sharon MA, on May 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Eileen (Saplansky) Darman. Devoted father of Steven Darman and his wife Jean, and Beth Stone and her husband Michael. Dear grandfather of Corey and Samantha Stone. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Beth and Michael Stone Monday until 9 pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to New England Village, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359, or Birthright Israel Foundation P.O. Box 1784, New York, NY 10156.

Darman-Jacob “Jack”, of Boynton Beach FL, and formerly of Sharon MA, on May 16, 2012. Beloved husband of Eileen (Saplansky) Darman. Devoted father of Steven Darman and his wife Jean, and Beth Stone and her husband Michael. Dear grandfather of Corey and Samantha Stone. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Beth and Michael Stone Monday until 9 pm, and Tuesday and Wednesday 5-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to New England Village, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359, or Birthright Israel Foundation P.O. Box 1784, New York, NY 10156.

Sylvia (Peterman) Grace, 91 of 240 Lynnfield St. Peabody passed away on Wednesday May 16 at her residence. Her husband of 61 years, John M. Grace died in 2005. She leaves two sons Richard Grace  S. Grace and his wife Elaine of Bedford, MA, Dr. Robert Grace and his wife Linda of North Kingstown, RI, a daughter, Kathi wife of Anthony Coppola of Peabody, two sisters, Muriel “Mimi” Chafetz of Braintree and Ruth Cousin of FL; a brother, Gerald Peterman and his wife Lee of NH, six grandchildren and one great grandson.

She was born in Boston, a daughter of Eli and Flora (Maisel), and she lived in Worcester for over 50 years before moving to Peabody.

She volunteered for thousands of hours for Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital and for The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). She belonged to The Worcester Crafts Center, where she taught Knitting and other crafts. She was a 54 year member of Temple Emanuel.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday May 18th at  Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. West Newton, MA under the direction of Richard Perlman. Interment at King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre St. West Roxbury. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Woodbridge Assisted Living 240 Lynnfield St. Peabody, MA 01960

Sojcher-Leon, of Leominster passed away on May 14, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Frymerman) Sojcher. Devoted father of Robin B. Sojcher and her husband Richard Luettgen, and Stuart H. Sojcher. Dear grandfather of Freddy (FTB) and Shlomo. Loving brother of the late Regina (Sojcher) Jerus. Services at Congregation Agudat Achim, 268 Washington St., Leominster, MA on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 1:00 pm. Shiva will be observed at the home of Stuart H. Sojcher on Wednesday and Thursday from 5-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington D.C. 20024-2126.

MARGOLIS, Molly (Manis) Recently from Randolph, Ma. and formerly from Philadelphia, Pa. on May 9, 2012. Wife of the late Charles Margolis and Harry Isdaner. Mother of Margo (Barry) Clayman, of Sharon MA and Barry (Marsha) Isdaner, of Erdenheim, Pa. Sister of Edith Zibelman (Philadelphia, Pa.). Grandmother of Michael (Amy) Clayman, Mark (Michelle) Clayman, Stephanie (Jim) Kassanoff and Amy (Latham) Pali. Great grandmother of Sarah Clayman, Rebecca Clayman, Sam Clayman, Teddy Kassanoff, Chad Clayman, Shane Kassanoff and Logan Pali. Funeral Services & Interment in Pennsylvania. Contributions in her memory may be made to Cong. Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, or to Simon C. Fireman Community, Attn: Marjorie Glincher, 640 N. Main St., Randolph MA 02368

Seltzer-Libby(Hoffman) of Chestnut Hill,on May 11, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert Seltzer. Dear daughter of the late Max and Ida S. Hoffman. Devoted mother of Benjamin Seltzer and his wife Susan, Marty Seltzer and his wife Debbi, Nancy Housman and her husband Richard. Adored grandmother of Diane and A.J. Seltzer, Julie and Jaclyn Seltzer, Max, Jake and Adam Housman. Dear sister of Jean Yanofsky, Herbert Hoffman and Martin Hoffman and the late Doris Cohen and her surviving husband Julie Cohen, Gladys Kadis. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday May 13 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will commence at 7:00 pm Sunday evening at the home of Nancy and Richard Housman until 9:00 pm and then continue Monday thru Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Ida S.Hoffman Cancer Fund at Dana Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West,6th Floor, Brookline,MA 02445, Congregation Mishkan Tefila or The Faulkner Hospital 1153 Centre St. Boston, MA 02130.

Fayne, Alex D.
34, died suddenly on Monday, May 7, in Boston, MA. Born in New York City, he attended The Wellington School in Columbus, OH; Columbia College in New York, NY, and earned his MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Alex was a founder and COO at Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation. Previously, he held commercial and strategy roles at MedImmune, in Gaithersburg, MD, and Genentech in San Francisco, CA. Alex is survived by his wife, Sara Green; son, Elliot Marcus Fayne; parents, Harriet and Henry Fayne; and brother, Zachary. A memorial service will take place at the Harvard Club, 374 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, on Friday, May 11, 2012, at 1:30 p.m.

Services will be held in New York, interment at New Montefiore cemetery, Farmingdale NY. More information to follow.

SCHACHTER, Sara (Bazer) Of Waltham, on May 6, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Manuel Schachter. Devoted mother of Judi Schachter and Margie Greenberg and her husband, Bob. Dear grandmother of Eric Greenberg and Sherri Bianchi and her husband, Fermo. Loving great-grandmother of Olivia and Matthew Bianchi. Private Graveside Services will be held. Memorial Observance will be at the Greenberg residence. Remembrances may be made to Progeria Research Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 3453, Peabody, MA 01961

ALLEN, Robert Joseph Of Newton, on May 3, 2012. Beloved husband of Carolyn(Doranz). Devoted father of Jill Sinclair and her husband Bob, Laura Portilla and her husband Erick Portilla, Bruce Allen and his wife Lynne. Beloved Zoompa of Milan Allen Portilla, Cosette Rose Portilla,Isabella Catherine Allen and Lucinda Rose Allen. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. ( corner of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON, on Monday, May 7 at 10:00 am. Attendant parking on Washington St. Interment private. Family and friends are invited to his residence 2-8pm Monday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104 Brezniak-Rodman Chapel brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com