GOLDSTON, Melvin “Mal” Age 97, of Newton, on October 17, 2011. He was founder and President of Mal’s Discount Department Stores with seven locations in Massachusetts. He began his career selling merchandise on the road throughout New England. He later opened Mal’s Bargain Centers in Needham, Norwood and Hyde Park and then became one of the first retailers to open discount department stores in New England. Mr. Goldston’s greatest achievement was as patriarch of a warm, loving family in which he instilled his values of love, loyalty and determination. He suffered many losses in his life. He will join his beloved wife of 40 years, the late Sylvia “Sibby” (Rubin) Goldston, his late daughter Sandra Goldston and late brother Lester Goldston. He was the devoted partner of Joyce Dovinos. Devoted father of Saralee Mulcahey and her husband Vincent, Barbara and Joseph Lane. Dear grandfather of Wendy and Gus Prince, Steven and Kristie Rosenberg, Michael Rosenberg, Gary and Craig Mulcahey, Stacy Klickstein, Stacey and Sean Nugent. Loving great grandchildren Cameron Connor and Lyrissa Hall, Brandon, Kayla and Kevin Rosenberg, Oscar and Eli Mulcahey. Devoted brother of Dr. Irving Goldston and his wife Cynthia. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, MA on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be at his residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm, and Friday 2-4pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Mass General Campaign for the Third Century of Medicine, Mass General Hospital, Develpment Office, 165 Cambridge St., Boston, MA 02114.

ARBETTER, Howard Erving Of West Newton, October 17, 2011. Beloved husband of Ferne (Alpert). Devoted father of Ellen Spear and her husband Brad, Anne Arbetter Fischell, Joan Arbetter Rosenberg, Arthur B. Arbetter and Edie Arbetter. Loving grandfather of Greta, Abbie and Ben Spear, Jonathan, Evan and Emma Fischell, Jake, Jesse, Zach and Molly Rosenberg, and Freddie. Loving brother of the late Etta Marcus, Joe Arbetter, Esta Talberth, Min Goldberg, Herbert, Morris, Lester and Willie Arbetter. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley on Wednesday, October 19 at 1:00 pm. Following interment in Melrose. Guests are welcome  at his residence 52  Oldham Rd. West Newton on Thursday and Friday from 1-5 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Howard Erving Arbetter to the Mass General Hospital Multidisciplinary Cancer Fund. Checks can be mailed to MGH Development at 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114 or visitwww.massgeneral.org to makeagift.

Ralph L. Kolodny, professor emeritus of Boston University School of Social Work, died at Norwood Hospital on October 18, 2011. Born and raised in Fall River, MA. He graduated from Durfee High School, Brown University, Columbia University (MA in Sociology) and Boston University (MSS in Social Work). He was a veteran of World War 2, serving in the Pacific. He was a member of the Z.O. A. and Temple Beth El in Quincy, and  an author of over 50 articles in Social Work Journals, many of which have been translated and appeared in foreign journals. He worked as a Director of Department of Neighborhood  clubs of Boston Childrens’ Services Association for many years, and taught social work at Boston College and Boston University. He established the School of Social Work at Ben Gurion University in Israel. He attended Hebrew College in Brookline for many years, becoming fluent in Hebrew, and was an ardent student of the language.

He leaves his wife, Vivian (Orodenker) Kolodny;  his children, Dr. Jonathan Kolodny of Dedham and Miriam Kolodny Ben Nun of Tel Aviv, Israel; his grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, Lauren Kolodny and Sam Ben Nun; his brother Bently G. Kolodny of Ny.

Services at Temple Beth David, 7 Clapboardtree Street, Westwood on Friday, October 21 at 1:00 pm. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon  memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Jonathan Kolodny in Dedham through 8 pm and memorial observance will continue on Sunday at his late residence in Quincy, 2-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Frisch-Jean (Goland), formerly of Newton, on October 16, 2011, passed in great peace and happiness, surrounded by her family of children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Faithful wife of the late Robert Frisch. Devoted mother of Patricia Clarke and her husband Gerald Clarke. Beloved grandmother of Paul and Tamar Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, Joseph Clarke and Maria Villella, and great-grandmother of Samuel Clarke, Zachary Clarke, Rachel Clarke and Jacob Clarke.  Dear Aunt of Gail and Arthur Wald, Alex Frisch, Ronald Frisch, Catherine and Randall Shulkin, Natasha and David Lief, and Anya and Masha Yungelson.  A long-standing, active member and officer of South Brookline Hadassah.  Graveside services at the Temple Israel Cemetery, off of North Street, Wakefield on Tuesday, October 18 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Patricia and Gerald Clarke on Saturday evening after Havdalah [7:00 p.m.] and continuing throughout the day on Sunday with services held at 5:00 p.m. to accommodate Minchah and Maariv services. Memorial observance will also be held at 2:00pm Monday, at NewBridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham. Remembrances may be made to either Hadassah-New England, 200 Reservoir Street, Suite 103, Needham, MA 02494, or to NewBridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA  02026.

SNYDERMAN, Paul,age 97,  Of Sharon formerly of Delray Beach, FL and Randolph on Oct 14, 2011. Beloved husband of   the late Lillian (Kaplan) Snyderman. Devoted father of Fredric Snyderman and his wife Gail of Sharon, Laurence R. Snyderman and his wife Carol of Marblehead, Stephen Snyderman of San Diego CA, Alan Snyderman of San Diego, CA. Edward K Snyderman and his wife Susan of Bridgewater, Cheryl J. Tobias and her husband Rick of Canton. and the late Harold C. Snyderman. Loving brother of the late Ruth Richardson and Harold Snyderman. Dear grandfather of 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Paul also leaves many dear friends and caregivers at the Epoch Senior Center where he lived the past  nine years. He was the “Mayor” of the community. He was so sharp for his 97 years that they elected him to serve as President of the Resident’s Council. Everyone came to Paul to talk, to listen to music, to learn, and to reminisce. He was the floor “leader”. The past several years while living there, he had learned so much, teaching himself to read and speak Hebrew, learning and chanting the prayers, reading his religious books. He passed his time, also, on the computer playing his Free Cell game that that approached almost 4000 wins, and going on line to U-tube and other old-time sites. He also composed a series of life’s memories that we will put together in a book to cherish always. Paul was always active and often enjoyed the many social activities at the home making the others join in, too. He will be dearly missed by all. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Tuesday, October 18 at 11:00 am.  The family will be at the home of Cheryl and Rick Tobias on Tuesday until 9pm and Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9pm. Remembrances may be made to Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation, or to the Jerome Lipper Foundation at Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Paul-Norman, MD,of  Concord formerly of Lexington, on October 15 , 2011. Beloved Husband of Janet (Athos) Paul and the late Betty (Byfield) Paul.Devoted father of Marilyn Paul and her husband  David Peter Stroh of Brookline and David Paul and his wife Kathy Schultz of Berkeley,CA. Devoted stepfather of Lynn Mansmann,and Michael, Patrick, Amy, Kathryn,Joseph and Margaret MeLampy,and Mary Archibald. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Delores Rogers. Dr. Paul was a founder of The American Family Therapy Assoc. and The Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Dr. Paul received many distinguished service awards in appreciation of his commitment to the field of family therapy. He was the author of “A Marital Puzzle” with his first wife Betty Byfield Paul. Dr. Paul had a long term affiliation with Harvard Medical School. Services will be held at The Bigelow Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn St. Cambridge on Monday  October 17 at 1:30 pm. Following interment the family will be at the home of Marilyn Paul and David Peter Stroh Monday till 6:00 pm,Tuesday 3-7 pm and Wednesday 4-7 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Services, University of Buffalo Foundation, PO Box 730, Buffalo, NY 14226

WANGER, Dr. Stephen Lewis Age 76, of Brookline, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at The Lahey Clinic, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for over 52 years of Nancy Kushlan Wanger. Adored father of David K. Wanger and his wife Dr. Gwen F. Kane-Wanger of Waban and Betsy K. Wanger and her husband Steven A. Steinbach of Washington, D.C. Cherished grandfather of Emily, Daniel and Benjamin Wanger and David and Alison Steinbach. Dear brother of E. David Wanger and his wife Amy of South Hamilton and uncle to their children Sarah and Nicholas. Dear brother-in-law of David Kushlan of Farmington, CT. Devoted son of the late Ann Silver Wanger and the late Honorable David Wanger of Albany, NY. Revered son-in-law of Ethel Ross Kushlan and the late Samuel Kushlan, M.D. of New Haven, CT. Was a venerated neurologist, engaging colleague and inspiring teacher of new physicians at The Lahey Clinic for 42 years. Burial and the period of mourning will be private. A memorial service will be held at a later date

Tack-Rochelle of Delray Beach, Fl formerly of Lexington, MA, on October 13, 2011 .Beloved wife of Bernard Tack. Devoted mother of Meryl Kaye and her husband James  of Wayland  and Marshall Tack  and his wife Lisa of Delray Beach, FL. Cherished  grandmother of  Marissa, Mathew and Sarah Kaye, Jonathan,Eric  Tack and his wife Heather . Loving great grandmother of Bailey Tack. Dear sister of the late Nechama, Libby, Golda, Moshe and Nathan. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Sunday October 16, 2011 at 11:00 am. Following interment at New Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland the family will be at the home Meryl and James Kaye  Sunday until 8:00 pm and Monday 2-4pm ,7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to  Hadassah, 50 West 58^th Street. New York, NY 10019. Rochelle was the founding president of the Canton Hadassah.

Levy-Irving,age  92, of   West Newton ,on October 12, 2011.Beloved husband of  the late  Barbara ( Berman) Levy .Devoted father of  Alyssa  B. Levy, Geoffrey   Levy and his wife  Robby  and Mary Jane Levy Dickson and her husband Thomas. Dear grandfather of  Craig Levy and his wife Alison, Eliza and Allison  Levy, Graham Dickson and Aaron Millhiser and her husband Ross.Loving  greatgrandfather of  Jasset  and Winslow Millhiser.Services at Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. ( Parking attendants on the Riverway)   Boston on Monday  October 17, 2011  at 11:00 am .Following interment at Newton Cemetery  memorial observance will be held at  his residence  until  Monday evening at 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Barbara and Irving Levy Family Fund at Massachusetts  General Hospital  Development Office, 165 Cambridge St. Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.

GOLDENBERG, Doris Pearlman We sadly mourn the passing of Doris Pearlman Goldenberg on Monday, October 10, 2011. Passion characterized her life and kept her alive through her remarkable three and a half year fight against pancreatic cancer. She was a great lover of the arts, both in life and profession. She worked as part of the team creating Bear Rocks Resort in western Pennsylvania, and as interior designer for Parke Interiors in Pittsburgh. Her beauty and dynamic presence brought her many admirers in Palm Beach, Boston and Pittsburgh. But it was her integity, devotion and outspokenness that brought true respect and loyal friends. Above everything, she loved her family – her devoted husband Marvin Goldenberg, two daughters, Heidi Pearlman-Swartz and Jill Pearlman and her brother Lester Medvene. She was a loving wife to Robert C. Pearlman, who died in 1994. She is also survived by four grandchildren Rachel, Lisa, Eve and Jason and six of Marvin’s grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Rodef Shalom Congregation, 4905 Fifth Avenue (at Morewood Avenue) PITTSBURGH, PA,onFriday, October 14, 2011 at 12 Noon. Family will be receiving for one hour prior to services (11 am – 12 noon). Contributions in her memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168

Swartz-Peter J. of Randolph, on October 10, 2011. Beloved husband of Nancy (Sohn) Swartz. Dear son of the late Morria Swartz and Jeanne (Hurwitz) Swartz. Devoted father of David Swartz and his wife Kimberly, Michael Swartz and his wife Stacie Pirozzi and Raymond Swartz. Dear grandfather of Ethan Jacob and Devyn Macie. Loving brother of Anne Swartz and Steve Swartz and his wife Donna. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. Randolph on Wednesday, October 12 at 9 am. Because of the Sukkot holiday, formal shiva will end at 5:00pm on Wednesday. Nancy will be at her residence, 33 PineAve., Randolph Thursday,  Friday after services and Sunday and Monday until 9:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, Randolph or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA  02445.

Kassman-Allan of Needham, formerly of Englishtown, NJ on October 8, 2011.Son of the late Joseph Kassman  and the devoted and loving son of the late Shirley (libert) Kassman Liebling. Adored father of Cynthia (Cindy) Kassman Paisner and her husband Danny of Newton and Scott Kassman of Bethesda, MD. Brother of Larry Kassman of Brooklyn, NY. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton on Monday, October 10 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Shara Tfilo Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury. Shiva will be at the home of Cindy and Danny Paisner all day Monday and Tuesday, and  formal Shiva will end Wednesday at sundown due to the Sukkot holiday. Remembrances may be made to Abayudaya Higher Education Fund, C/O Granoff Hillel Center at Tufts University, 220 Packard Ave., Medford, MA 02155.

ROSENBERG-Audrey ( Gordon) of  Chestnut Hill , on October  6, 2011.

Beloved wife  of  Alan Rosenberg . Devoted mother of Amy Cornblatt and her husband

Marc  of Rydal, PA  and Andrew Rosenberg and his wife Sharon of Provo, Utah.

Dear grandmother of Emily and Douglas Rosenberg.Loving sister of Ruth Shapiro and Roger Gordon.

Graveside  services at Sharon Memorial Park , opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Friday

October 7 , 2011 at 11:45 am. Following services family and friends are invited to

The Clubroom at  Avalon , 160 Boylston St. Chestnut Hill until 5:00 pm Friday.In lieu of

flowers remembrances may  be made to Carroll Center for the Blind ,770 Centre St,

Newton, MA  02458

SALTZMAN, Annette (Harris) Of Newton on October 3, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Theodore “Ted” Saltzman. Devoted mother of Barry J. of Chicago and Joan H. Saltzman of Milford and Harwich. Loving sister of Irene Zonderman of Newton. Dear aunt of Alan, Jon and David Zonderman and their families, and several other nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Sinai, 50 Sewall Ave., Brookline on Thursday, October 6 at 10 a.m. Memorial observance will be at her late residence at Lasalle Village, Newton through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to Temple Sinai or to a charity of your choice.

Barsky-Attorney Louis of Needham, on October 3, 2011. Beloved husband of  Myra ( Leppo) Barsky. Devoted father of  Richard Barsky and his wife Carol  of Jacksonville, FL, Robert Barsky and his wife Janet  of East Meadow, NY and Sandra Mahoney and her husband Lawrence of  Franklin, MA. Dear grandfather of Andrew and Diana Barsky, Allyson and Alex Lococo  and Arthur Mahoney. Dear brother  of Belle Levin of Kingston, NY. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Wednesday October 5, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Interment at Baker St. West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzhiemers Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472  

 Gertrude Naomi (Shore) Pearlman, 66, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Framingham, MA. Trudy, as she is known to her family and friends, had endured a long battle with cancer for more than fifteen years.
 
Trudy graduated from Boston University in 1967 with a degree in teaching and was an educator for most of her life. She first started working with young children in the Newton, MA public school system and then in the early 1970s, after losing 70 lbs. on their program, became a lecturer/trainer for Weight Watchers. Sharing her own inspiring story while listening to others in need, Trudy worked her way up to become the regional manager, motivating thousands of Weight Watchers members to achieve their personal goals.
 
Trudy is survived by her husband of 46 years, Edward Neil Pearlman; her children, Andrea Sharon Pearlman Lindsey and Louis Ira Pearlman; her niece, Rebecca Ruth Stark and her grandchildren, Tyler Reed and Kendall Alyse Lindsey. She will be remembered with love by the Drevitch and Pearlman families, as well as a legion of friends from her neighborhood and Weight Watchers, whom she regarded as family.
 
She had been a longtime and active member of Temple Beth Sholom at 50 Pamela Road in Framingham, MA. Funeral services will be held there on Tuesday, October 4^th, 2011 at 11 am.
 
In lieu of flowers; the family asks that a tree be planted in Israel through the Jewish National Fund or a donation be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Center for Sarcoma and Bone Oncology in her honor.  Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Newton.

Rothberg-Marvin H. of Holliston on September 29, 2011. Beloved husband of Natalie (Mistowsky). Devoted father of Marc and Lynn Rothberg and Susan and Nestor Barros. Dear grandfather of Maggie and Jake Rothberg and Marisol Barros. Loving brother of Ira and Wendy Rothberg and Howard and Ellen Rothberg. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial park, Sharon on Sunday, October 2 at 1:45 pm. Following services memorial observance will be at his residence until 9 pm and continuing at the home of Howard and Ellen Rothberg in Sharon on Monday, Tuesday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

GROSSMAN-Theodore “ Ted “, age 65, of Sharon, suddenly on September 25, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth ( Spritz) Grossman. Dear son of the late Samuel and Claire Grossman. Devoted father of Aaron Grossman and his wife Melissa of Needham, Michael Grossman and his wife Molly Jacobson of Arlington. Dear grandfather of Bennett , Liza  and Nora Grossman. Loving  brother of Jerry Grossman and his wife Rhoda of Edison, NJ. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm today and Wednesday 11:00am – 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Ted Grossman Fund at Babson College, 231 Forest St. Wellesley, MA 02457 or Temple Sinai 25  Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067.

GROSSMAN-Theodore “ Ted “, age 65, of Sharon, suddenly on September 25, 2011. Beloved husband of Ruth ( Spritz) Grossman. Dear son of the late Samuel and Claire Grossman. Devoted father of Aaron Grossman and his wife Melissa of Needham, Michael Grossman and his wife Molly Jacobson of Arlington. Dear grandfather of Bennett , Liza  and Nora Grossman. Loving  brother of Jerry Grossman and his wife Rhoda of Edison, NJ. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm today and Wednesday 11:00am – 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Ted Grossman Fund at Babson College, 231 Forest St. Wellesley, MA 02457 or Temple Sinai 25  Canton St., Sharon, MA 02067.

Whitman-Wayne Jay of Belleair, Fl. formerly of Weston ,MA ,Suddenly on September 24, 2011.

Beloved husband of Fran ( Zuchniewicz) Whitman.Dear son of the late

Abe and Annette Whitman. Dear brother of Sheldon and his wife Jan and Garrett Whitman  and his wife

Sybil. Also survived by many loving nieces and  great nieces , nephews and great nephews.

Graveside services at The Beit Olam Cemetery  60 Old Sudbury Rd. ( Route 27)

Wayland,  on Wednesday September 28, 2011 at 11:00 am.In lieu of flowers  remembrances in his memory

may be made to  Children’s Hospital , 300  Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02115

EISLER, Sydelle (Stern) Of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Holbrook. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf. Mother of Harvey Hyler “Joe Henry”, Karen McGinnis and her husband David and Nancy Gregory and her husband Barry. Grandmother of 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sister of the late David, Fred, Beatrice and Marilyn. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Mon., Sept. 26 at 2:45 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Hospice By The Sea,1531 West Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL.

Hinden-Alice Adele, age 91, of Brockton,formerly of sharon on September 25, 2011. She leaves her beloved husband of 68 years, Maynard Hinden; her daughters,Deborah Rosenthal of Sharon and Janis Wolkenbreit of Amherst;her son-in -law, Steven Wolkenbreit and her 4 grandchildren; Meredith and Jon Rosenthal, and Matthew and Liana Wolkenbreit. Alice was  a graduate of Boston University’s School of Practical Arts and Letters and she worked for many years as an accountant. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for the love,devotion,wisdom and chocolate chip cookies she showered upon them. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Monday, September 26 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon there will be a memorial observance at Heights Crossing, 35 Christy Place, Brockton from4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Amercian Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA  22312.

Goldberg-Pearle (Hirshon), of Newton and Delray Beach, died peacefully on September 24^th surrounded by her loving family.

Devoted wife of the late Arthur G. Goldberg.  Beloved mother of Susan Goldberg of Chestnut Hill, Barby Comins & her significant other Howard Temkin of Chelsea, Fella Goldberg and Linda Miller Seder of Watertown.

Beloved grandmother of Jay & Amy Goldberg, Darin & Jessica Goldberg, Michael Comins, Jody Comins and her husband Mike Schnur, Jami Schultz, Andy & Melissa Goldberg, Amy Goldberg, Jonathan Seder and Elizabeth Seder.  Step grandmother of Dan Stearns and Debbie Stearns Watts.

Beloved Grammy of 14 Great Grandchildren.

Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.,(corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton on Monday, September 26 at 10:00 am.

Memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan Goldberg at 44 Baker Circle,, Chestnut Hill Monday following internment thru 9 pm , Tuesday 1 – 5 & 7 – 9, and Wednesday 1 – 4.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances  may be made to the charity of your choice. The Goldberg family wishes to thank Pearle’s beloved caregivers, Maria Araujo Suarez and Stella Gladys Nalugwa.

Chandler-Robert “Robby” Thomas, age 59,passed away at home  surrounded by his loving family.Beloved Husband of Barbara (Goldberg) Chandler.Dear son of the late Madelaine and late Robert Chandler Sr.Devoted Father of Sarah, Lily, and Rusty Chandler.Adoring Grandfather of Rafael Velvel Gell.Loving Brother of Patricia and Philip Alley,Ginger and Mark Moore, and JB Chandler and Jim Cancelliere. Son-in-law of Gert and the late Bill Goldberg.Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, MA,Friday, September 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM.Following interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington,memorial observance will be at his late residence Friday until 5 PM,Saturday 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, and Sunday and Monday 2-4, and 7-9 PM.In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Temple Isaiah Social Action Fund, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 02421 or Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers MA 01923.

Chandler-Robert “Robby” Thomas, age 59,passed away at home  surrounded by his loving family.Beloved Husband of Barbara (Goldberg) Chandler.Dear son of the late Madelaine and late Robert Chandler Sr.Devoted Father of Sarah, Lily, and Rusty Chandler.Adoring Grandfather of Rafael Velvel Gell.Loving Brother of Patricia and Philip Alley,Ginger and Mark Moore, and JB Chandler and Jim Cancelliere. Son-in-law of Gert and the late Bill Goldberg.Services at Temple Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexington, MA,Friday, September 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM.Following interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington,memorial observance will be at his late residence Friday until 5 PM,Saturday 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, and Sunday and Monday 2-4, and 7-9 PM.In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Temple Isaiah Social Action Fund, 55 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 02421 or Hospice of the North Shore and Greater Boston, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers MA 01923.

Fayner-Eric, 66, of Wellesley, MA, formally of San Francisco, CA, died September 22, 2011 peacefully at the home of his daughter in Wellesley, MA. Son of the late Jacob & Miriam Fayner of Israel.  Beloved father to Scott Fayner, of Waltham, MA, and daughter Lara Crawford and granddaughter Lily Crawford. He is also survived by his sister, Yohevet, and nephews and nieces, all of Israel.  Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, (Corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton on Friday, September 23 at 2:30 pm. Shiva will be at the Crawford residence on Friday until sundown, and continuing Sunday,Monday and Tuesday.  Evening minyan at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA  01701.

Snieder-Wayne,age 32 Suddenly of Newton on September 16, 2011.

Beloved son of Morris Snieder of Newton and the late Frances Carol (Ireland)

Snieder. Dear brother of Blaine Snieder .Graveside  services at The  Newton

Cemetery 791 Walnut  St. Newton on Friday  September 23, 2011 at 12:00  noon.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Springwell 125 Walnut  St.

Watertown,Ma 02472

Jacobs-Arlene F. ( Steir) of Wellesley , formerly of Needham and Chestnut Hill,on Monday September 19, 2011.  Beloved wife of Benjamin “ Buddy” Jacobs. Devoted mother of Karyn Jacobs of Needham and Steven Jacobs and his partner Don Ortiz of New York City , NY. Loving sister of Temi  Hyde of CA  and the late Martin Steir. Services at Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave. Needham on Wednesday September 21 at  10:00 am.Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will be returning to Temple Beth Shalom until 8:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 2-8pm.In lieu of flowers Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Shalom or the Multiple Sclerosis Society-  Greater New England Chapter  , 101A First Ave, Suite 6 Waltham, MA 02451

ULMAN, Miriam (Becker) Of Canton, formerly of Sharon, on Sept. 16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Ulman. Devoted mother of Sharyn Keimach of Sharon & Andrea Ulman of Chestnut Hill. Dear grandmother of Joshua Keimach & his wife Noa, Noah Keimach & his fiance Dierdre Familo, loving sister of Stanley Becker & his wife Cantor Marilyn Becker, Sandra Mason & her husband Arthur & the late Anita & Robert Gray. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2:30 p.m. Immediately following Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva will be held at the home of Sharyn Keimach & Wayne Miller until 9 pm on Sunday & continuing Monday & Tuesday 1-4, 7-9 p.m. Minyan daily at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Joseph Ulman Scholarship Fund, C/O Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067 or to Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St., Sharon, MA

WIRKERMAN, Alice H. (Weingart) Of Brockton, on Sept. 17, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Josef Wirkerman. Devoted mother of Adena Korusek and her fiance Jack Mintzer, Randy Levine, and Michael Wirkerman and his wife Yvonne Cooper. Dear grandmother of Adam, Eric and his wife Jackie, Stephen and his fiance Becky, and Sharmae. Great-grandmother of Joseph Wirkerman. Loving sister of the late Al, Jack, and Louis Weingart, and Anne Herman. Graveside Services at the Pultusker Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, September 18 at 12 Noon. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc. , 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Wainer-Joshua “Shura”, formerly of Milton, on September 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Lieba (Hitrys). Devoted father of Gail Wainer of Newton and Debbie Buchman and her husband Gary of Newton. Zaide of Jeremy, Meka and Ari. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, September 16 at 2:45 pm. Shiva will be at the home of Debbie and Gary Buchman, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Continuing daily Sunday through Wednesday Evening. Daily Minyan Sunday through Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place,SW,Washington,DC 20024 ,www.ushmm.org or Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 South Roxbury,Los Angeles,CA 90035,www.wiesenthal.com

Shapiro-Judith Lora of Peabody on September 14, 2011. Dear daughter of the late Milton and Ruth (Lang) Shapiro. Dear aunt of Andrea Shapiro, Aliza Shapiro, Robert Gitell, Susan Gitell and James Gitell. Sister of Nancy Gitell of Arizona and Alan Shapiro and his wife Patricia of Lincoln. Private graveside services. Memorial observance at the home of Alan and Patricia Shapiro through 8pm on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Cocheco Valley Humane Society, 262 County Farm Road, Dover,NH  03820.

Wainer-Joshua “Shura”, formerly of Milton, on September 15, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Lieba (Hitrys). Devoted father of Gail Wainer of Newton and Debbie Buchman and her husband Gary of Newton. Zaide of Jeremy, Meka and Ari. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, September 16 at 2:45 pm. Shiva will be at the home of Debbie and Gary Buchman, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Continuing daily Sunday through Wednesday Evening. Daily Minyan Sunday through Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place,SW,Washington,DC 20024 ,www.ushmm.org or Simon Wiesenthal Center, 1399 South Roxbury,Los Angeles,CA 90035,www.wiesenthal.com

FARKAS, Eva (Shleifer) Of Newton and Fort Lauderdale FL, on Setemper 13, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Milton Farkas. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Farkas of Daytona Beach FL and Harriet Krupp and her husband Paul of Wellesley. Dear grandmother of Kimberly and Eric Karofsky, Jill Krupp and Elizabeth and Michael Fish and great grandmother of Matthew, Spencer and Brooks Karofsky. Private services for family will be held on Friday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Elohim 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Baron- Lisbeth Penn ( Abrams) of Chestnut Hill,  Newton,  on September  14, 2011.Beloved wife of the late  Frederick  E. Penn,  Melvin  Bardin and Eli Baron. Devoted mother of  Gerry  Wexler , Richard and Ellyn  Penn and Jonathan Penn. Dear grandmother of  Laurie Gerber, Jennifer Wexler, Melissa Post and her husband Frederick, Tracy and Jamie Penn, Melaine,  Frederick and Nicole Penn. Cherished great-grandmother of Madeline Gerber. Loving  sister of the late Nancie  Ostroff. Services  at Temple  Beth  Avodah , 45 Puddingstone  Lane, Newton on Friday September  16, 2011 at 11:00 am . Interment will be  strictly Private.  Memorial observance will  be held at the home of  Ellyn and Richard Penn , Friday 2 -6pm , Saturday  7-9:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Big Brother and Big Sister Assoc.  333  Nahanton St.  Newton, MA 02459  or  Jewish family and  Children’s   Services   , 1430 Main St.  Waltham, MA  02451

KLOTZ, Lillian Passed away peacefully in her apt. in Chestnut Hill MA on Sunday evening Sept. 11, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She leaves her loving daughter Cheryl (Klotz) Franklin, her son-in-law Larry J. Franklin, her grandchildren Adam, Jared and Alana Franklin, son-in-law James Schulman and granddaughter Kate Schulman. Little Lil was loved and adored by all, and lived her 90 years of life filled with kindness, love and laughter. We will miss you. So long Ma. A private service has been held. Remembrances may be made to Evercare Hospice 950 Winter St. Suite 4830, Waltham, Ma. 02451

Drazen-Vera (Levison) of Dedham, formerly of New Haven,CT, on September 12, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Robert Drazen. Devoted mother of James Drazen and his wife Maggie Cooper and the late Lois Drazen and William Drazen. Dear grandmother of Michael and Paul Drazen and Great-grandmother of Jack Drazen. Loving sister of the late Jay and Alan Livingston. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury, on Tuesday, September 13 at 2:00 pm. Shiva will be at the home of James Drazen and Maggie Cooper. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah. 200 Resevoir Street, Suite 103, Needham, MA  02494, Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel, 561 Ward St.Newton,MA  02459 or to the Kollel of Greater Boston, 62 Cummings Road, Brighton, MA 02135.

Fireman-Simon C. of Palm Beach,FL, Quincy and Hyannisport, on September 10, 2011. Beloved husband of Norma (Yost). Devoted father of Barry Fireman and his wife Lisa, Andrew Fireman and his wife Jami and the late Joan Fireman Berenson and her surviving spouse Steven and wife Ginger. Dear grandfather of Scott and Alison Berenson, Samantha and Rick Vigil, Carla Fireman, Eric and Clair Windsor Fireman and Mia Fireman and great grandfather of Camren Vigil, Laurel Fireman and Jonah Berenson. Loving brother of Libby Brodney and the late Sam Fireman, Dorothy Rosen and Harry Fireman. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Tuesday, September 13 at 10:00 am. Immediately following the burial at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury, a memorial observance will be held at the home of Barry and Lisa Fireman on Tuesday until 9 pm and Wednesday and Thursday 1-4:30, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA  02131.

Cohen- Herbert of  Martha’s Vineyard, Palm Beach Gardens ,Florida ,  formerly  of  Wellesley..Died peacefully  at  home  at age  88 on September 8, 2011. Beloved husband of Sheila ( Miller) Cohen for  52  years .  Devoted  father  of  James  Cohen and his wife Amy Silberstein   of  Newton , Betsy Kessler  and her husband  Andrew of Wellesley. Dear grandfather of  Douglas, Julia and Caroline Cohen, Emily and  Jackson Kessler. Dear brother of   Dr. Sumner Cohen  of New York . Former   World  War II  Air  Force Pilot  and retired Vice President of Jordan Marsh Co.    Services at Temple Beth  Elohim,  10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at 1:30 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial  Park,  memorial  observance  will be held at the home of Betsy and Andrew Kessler until 9:00 pm  Sunday, and Monday  2-4 & 7-9 pm. Memorial observance will  continue  Tuesday and Wednesday at    the home of  James  Cohen and  Amy Silberstein  2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be  made to  Jewish Big Brothers and Big  Sisters  Assoc. of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton St.,  Newton, MA   02459 or Vineyard  Nursing Assoc.  P.O. Box 399, 15  Merchants Court , Vineyard Haven, MA  02568.

Isidore Pine, age 92, of Taunton, formerly of Raynham, died on September 5, 2011. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and was a 40 year resident of Raynham before moving to Taunton 15 years ago. He was an active member of Raynham Lions Club, V.F.W and Blinded Veterans. He was the husband of the late Elsie Jacobson. He leaves his daughter, Ellen Hurteau; his grandchildren, Erica Hurteau and her husband David Porter; great grandchildren, Joplin and Tress; Brother, Herman Pine. He was the brother of the late George Pine. Graveside services will be held at the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Glebe St. Taunton on Thursday, September 8 at 11 am. Following the service, the family will return to the Raynham Lions Club, 2234 King Phillip St. Raynham.  A memorial observance will be held at his residence from 3- 8 pm on Thursday, Friday 1-5 pm and Sunday 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Raynham Lions Club, P.O. Box 100, Raynham Center, MA 02768

Newfield-Martin of Raynham, on September 5, 2011. Beloved husband of Jean (Fahey) Newfield. Devoted father of Gary R. Newfield and his wife Heather, Sandra A. Newfield, Heidi R. Swanick and her husband Patrick, Marsha N. Nehiley and her husband John. Step father of Kara Fahey-Riel and her husband George, Kyle Fahey, Kevin Fahey and his wife Orieta, Keith Fahey and his wife Michelle. Also survived by 13 grandchildren. Loving brother of Paul Newfield and his wife Sarah. Uncle of Terri Newfield. Services in St. Ann’s Parish Center, 660 N. Main St. Raynham, on Wednesday, September 7, at 9 a.m. Following the burial at St Joseph Cemetery, Taunton, a memorial observance will be held at St. Ann’s Parish Center until 1 p.m.. Memorial observances will also be held at his late residence on Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm and Thursday, 6-8 pm. Former owner of Newfield Insurance Agency in Raynham for many years. He also founded Raynham Oil Change in Raynham. Marty was a member of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Interscholastic Football Officials since 1972, Member and Past President of the Taunton Jaycees, Member of the Planning Board of Raynham, School building and Site committee in Raynham, and the Taunton Zoning Board of Appeals. He volunteered for SRPEDD and SCORE. In 2003 he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Town of Raynham. He believed that service to humanity is the best work of life. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to Raynham Giants Youth Football, P.O. Box 587, Raynham, MA 02768

Murray Stanford Kozinn, age 97, of Aventura, Fl. on September  2, 2011.Hie sis survivved by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mildred, his three children Nancy Falchuk of Newton,Dr. Wesley Kozinn of  Allentown, PA and Andrew Kozinn of New York, NY.He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Funeral Services were held in Florida.Remembrances may be made to New England Hadassah, 220 Reservoir St.. Suite 23, Needham, MA 02494

MANN, Florence (Liss) Of Canton, formerly of New Bedford and Longboat Key, FL, on September 1, 2011. Daughter of the late Joseph Liss and Bella (Davidow) Liss. For 55 years the beloved wife of the late Howard Z. Mann. Mother of Jeffrey Mann and his wife Deborah of Osterville, Edward Mann and his wife Jeryll of Framingham, and Susan Bain and her husband Robert of Hingham. Grandmother of Beth and Arnon Klein, Andrew and Hillary Mann, and Marjorie and Erissa. Great grandmother of Zachary and Jake Klein. Sister of Pauline Feinstein and her husband Elliott of Westport. Graveside services at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Old Plainville Rd., New Bedford on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Following the service a memorial observance will be held at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford. Memorial observance will continue on Monday 4-8 p.m. at the Mann residence, 136 Del Pond Dr. (Orchard Cove), Canton. Remembrances may be made to Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford, MA 02740. Florence was a graduate of Simmons College, Boston, class of 1942. She and her husband owned and operated womens apparel stores in New Bedford

Fishman-Evelyn, of New York City, NY, on August 27, 2011. Dear daughter of the late Anna and Isaac Fishman. Loving sister of the late Alfred and Herbert Fishman. Services will be in NY. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

MILLER, Dr. Arnold Of Newton, on August 27, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Faythe Eller-Miller. Devoted father of Loren S. Miller of Arlington, David A. Miller and his wife Michele of Waban and Ethan B. Miller of Chestnut Hill. Dear grandfather of Alexa C. Miller, Tori J. Miller and Brett E. Miller. Loving brother of Celia Sterling-Marsh. Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, on Tues., August 30 at 2 p.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, a memorial observance will be in the function room at his residence, 210 Nahanton St. (Nahanton Woods), Newton, through 9 p.m. Tues. only. Remembrances may be made to the Dr. Arnold Miller Scholarship Fund for Autism, c/o L.C.D.C. Inc., 154 Wells Avenue, Suite 5, Newton, MA 02459.

SHULMAN, Leon Of Dedham, formerly of Newton on August 24, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of Cynthia (Brezniak) Shulman for 59 years. Dear son of the late David and Sarah Shulman. Devoted father of Steven Shulman and his wife Debra Yanofsky, Ken Shulman and his wife Valerie, Bill Shulman and his wife Wendy. Papa Lee to Harrison, Andrew, Sophie and Simon Shulman. Loving brother of Robert Shulman and the late Ethel Bronstein and Freda Feins Perlman. Services at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward St. Newton on Friday August 26, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Following the interment at Baker St. West Roxbury family and friends are invited to Temple Emanuel until 5:00 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Steven Shulman and Debra Yanofsky Saturday evening, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 2-4 pm, 7-9pm and then continuing Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Bill and Wendy Shulman 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies Shulman Acharai Fund 126 High St. Boston, MA 02110

Brenner-Leo (Yehuda) of Stoughton, on August 21, 2011. Beloved husband of Gertrud (Tamar) (Zloczower). Devoted father of Miriam Blankstein and her husband Larry of Sharon and Nurit Berman and her husband Mark of Williamstown. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Matthew Breman, Alanna and Jared Kotler, Rebecca and Jeremiah Sisitsky and Noah and Mollie Berman. Great grandfather of Sabastian and Aviva Breman, Benjamin and Lev Kotler and Madelyn Sisitsky. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, August 24 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of  Miriam and Larry Blankstein on Wednesday until 9 pm , Thursday 1-4, 7-9 pm and Friday morning 9-12 Noon. Memorial observance will continue at Leo’s late residence on Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA  02368 or to Friends of Israel Defense Forces, 1430 Broadway, New York, New York  10018.