Archive: February, 2011

Berkowitz-Irving “Isaac” H. of Needham, on February 8, 2011. Loving brother of Ethel Tobin, Ralph Berkowitz and Albert Berkowitz. Friend of the late John McGrath. Loving uncle,Grand Uncle of several nieces,nephews,grand nieces and grand nephews. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton Street, Sharon on Wednesday, February 9 at 1:30 pm. Following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse of Nahanton Woods, 210 Nahanton St. Newton on Wednesday until 8 pm and Thursday 2-5, 7-9 pm. Rememrances may be made to Cops For Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 850956, Braintree, MA  02185.

Benjamin Slavin- age  29 of Chestnut  Hill , on February  4, 2011. Beloved son of Dr. Sumner Slavin  and the late Sharon ( Garey) Slavin. Devoted brother of  Sara and Jessie Slavin. He is  survived by his devoted  girlfriend Margo Rogers. Dear nephew of  Marilyn Spodick and her husband Howard. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila  , 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Chestnut Hill on Monday February 7, 2011 at  2:00 pm . Following  interment at Baker St. Cemetery  Shiva will be held at his residence 86 Shaw Rd. Chestnut Hill ( South Brookline) Thru Friday 3:00 pm.In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Benjamin Slavin  Scholarship  c/o  American-Israeli Plastic Surgery  Fellowship , 1101 Beacon St. ( Suite 7  East)  Brookline, MA 02446  or New England Chassidic Center 1710 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445

Bahm-Florence ( Landay) of Randolph on February 4, 2011. Beloved wife of Abraham Bahm. Devoted mother of Ellen Jacobs and her husband Stanley, Dianne Dorsky and her husband Robert and David Bahm. Grandmother of Seven grandchildren and one Great-Grandchild. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. Randolph on Sunday, February 6 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, family and friends are invited to return to Temple Beth Am. Memorial observance will continue at 21 Glen Lane, Randolph 7-9 pm on Sunday, Monday through Thursday 1-4, 7-9 pm and Friday 1-4pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, Randolph.

Bernfeld-Michele of Needham, formerly of Watertown on January 28, 2011. Dear daughter of Helen (Kroch) and the late Peter H.W. Bernfeld. Loving sister of Mark Bernfeld and his wife Linda of Natick. Loving aunt of Rachel Ann and Daniel George Bernfeld. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave. Natick on Tuesday, February 1 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Danis-Adele (Shriber), devoted grandmother, mother, and wife passed away on January 26, 2011, at Hospice of the Valley, near her home in Chandler, Arizona, after a brief illness.  Formerly of Newton, Massachusetts, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Adele leaves behind her beloved children Jeffrey, Alison, and Leslie Danis, and her two grandchildren, Zachary and Abigail Danis. Her husband of over fifty years, Joseph H. Danis, predeceased her on December 22, 2005.

Active in a number of volunteer organizations, Adele served as a lieutenant in the Medical Unit of the Massachusetts Women’s Defense Corps during WWII and was a long-time member of Hadassah. In recent years, she became an ardent supporter of animal rights groups and natural resources conservation efforts.

 Adele attended the Massachusetts School of Art and Vesper George School of Art. She continued to paint, oils on canvas, well into her 80s. She was a lover of museums and an earnest student of Japanese Flower arranging.  Confined to a wheelchair for almost a decade, Adele faced each day with courage and resolve. She remained feisty and independent to the end.

 She will be missed.

Remembrances may be made to Habitat for Humanity, The National Wildlife Federation, the Natural Resources Defense Council, or to your local Humane Society.

Sherman-Marshall H. of Daytona Beach,FL, formerly of Marblehead, MA on January 23, 2011. Dear son of the late David and Gertrude Sherman. Loving brother of Lucille Sherman and Eileen Morse and the late Richard Sherman. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Graveside services at the Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday, January 28 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, Newton,MA.

Podell-Ronna L. “Ronnie” (Cohen) of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Randolph, on January 21, 2011. Devoted mother of Gene Podell, Amy Chapin and her husband Jesse and Jonathan Podell and his fiancee Natasha Burton. Adored “Nanny” of Jason and David Chapin. Devoted and cherised partner of Robert G. Williams.  Loving sister of the late June Raisman and her husband Leonard. Beloved aunt of Teri Resnick, Melissa Gemelli, Allyson Orell. Cherised great aunt to many grandnieces and grandnephews. Adored cousin of Stewart, Marie, Allison and Betsy Cohen and many other cousins who Ronna loved dearly.  Devoted lifelong friend to Joanne Mercadante,  Lee Kruskall, Shelley Lazarus, Barbara Schwartz and Myrna Katz.  Ronna was an inspiration to us all… She lived life exactly the way we all should — to the fullest.  Services at Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington Street, Canton, on Tuesday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Amy and Jesse Chapin,30 Kings Rd. Canton through Wednesday evening. Remembrances may be made to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, P.O. Box 415756, Boston, MA 02241.

Podell-Ronna L. “Ronnie” (Cohen) of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Randolph, on January 21, 2011. Devoted mother of Gene Podell, Amy Chapin and her husband Jesse and Jonathan Podell and his fiancee Natasha Burton. Adored “Nanny” of Jason and David Chapin. Devoted and cherised partner of Robert G. Williams.  Loving sister of the late June Raisman and her husband Leonard. Beloved aunt of Teri Resnick, Melissa Gemelli, Allyson Orell. Cherised great aunt to many grandnieces and grandnephews. Adored cousin of Stewart, Marie, Allison and Betsy Cohen and many other cousins who Ronna loved dearly.  Devoted lifelong friend to Joanne Mercadante,  Lee Kruskall, Shelley Lazarus, Barbara Schwartz and Myrna Katz.  Ronna was an inspiration to us all… She lived life exactly the way we all should — to the fullest.  Services at Temple Beth Abraham, 1301 Washington Street, Canton, on Tuesday, January 25 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Amy and Jesse Chapin,30 Kings Rd. Canton through Wednesday evening. Remembrances may be made to Susan G. Komen For the Cure, P.O. Box 415756, Boston, MA 02241.

Halpern-Fran , age 91,  of  Brookline on January 21, 2011.Beloved wife of Jack Halpern . Devoted mother of Bonnie Halpern of  New York City.Dear sister in law of Betty Winer and devoted aunt to Stacey Winer.
Fran was The Brookline Town Clerk for nine years, she was active in State and Local Democratic politics, a member of Town meeting for ten years and Treasurer of The Brookline Democratic Committee for several years.
Services will be at Temple Sinai , 50  Sewall Avenue. Brookline on Tuesday January 25 at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Sharon Memorial Park. A reception will take place at the home of  Paula and  Bradley  Stone, 163 Brighton St. Belmont 
from 4:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday only. .In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory  may be made to Alzhiemer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown,MA  02472 or a charity of your choice

Nicholay Pastein-Of  Boston on January 21, 2011. Beloved husband of  the late Nelly ( Greenstein) Devoted father of Alex and his wife Patricia .

Dear grandfather of Masha and Sonia and her husband Daniel .Services at Temple Beth Am  871  No. Main St. Randolph on Sunday January 23, 2011 at 9:00 am.

Freed-Samuel, of Weston, formerly of Newton on January 20, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Martha (Shapiro) Freed. Devoted father of David Freed and his wife Arlene, and Alan Freed and his wife Roberta. Dear grandfather of Andrew and his wife Meredith, Benjamin, Michael and his fiance Kate Lussier and Matthew and his wife Christina and great-grandfather of Ryan. Loving brother of Aleck Freed and the late Mollie Liberman, Sophie Levine and Leon Freed. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Sunday, January 23 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Alan and Roberta Freed onSunday until 9 pm and Monday 2-5, 7-9 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Fisher- Rowena of  Newton, on January 17, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Dr. H. Bernard “Bud” Fisher . Devoted mother of  Nancy J. Fisher , Susan J. Fisher and the late Eric J. Fisher. Private Graveside services were held

Bertha  Gaffer- Of  Randolph , on January 19, 2011. Beloved wife of  the late Samuel Gaffer , Devoted mother of Ellen Brown of Dallas, TX and Elliot  Gaffer and his wife of Beth of  North Carolina. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Brown and Mark Brown , Samantha , Scott and Seth Gaffer. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday January 23, 2011 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

BAIRD–Donald Heston Baird (b. July 3, 1921) passed away on January 18, 2011. Don was a gifted scientist, the holder of many patents for his work in lasers, electro-luminescence, and bubble memory for GTE Laboratories, where he was manager of the Material Physics Group. Son of Ora Belle (Davenport) and Robert W. Baird (founder of Robert W. Baird & Company), Don grew up in Wauwatosa WI, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Haverford College in 1943. Immediately after Haverford, he completed basic training and was recruited into the Manhattan Project (1943-1946) while serving in the Army. After graduate work at Harvard in physical chemistry (PhD 1950), Don joined GTE Laboratories, where he spent his entire career. Don had lifelong passions for golf and Gilbert & Sullivan. A longtime resident of Newton, MA, in retirement he enjoyed many years as a volunteer at the Boston Museum of Science. He was a wonderful, cherished husband to Annette, beloved father to Allison and Douglas, and grandfather to Gregory, Katie and Julian. He will be missed by all who knew him for his kindness and his gentle, unfailing sense of humor.

Bertram Eliot Lipman of Chicago, son of Rebecca (Abelson) and Morris Lipman, formally of Newton and Revere, passed away peacefully at age 87 in his apartment while on his vacation in Boca Raton, FL on Wednesday January 19th. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Malkah Fried Lipman. He will be forever missed by his children: Hanna (Bob Niemiec), Carol (Vazha Papson), Richard (Debbie Green), Andrea Lipman, his grandchildren: Allia Brickman, Mimi and Jonathan Lipman, and his late sister Ruth Lipman. He is also survived by his loving brothers-in-law and sisters-in law, Drs Seymour and Sylvia Fried, Celia and David Eysmann, the late Saundra Bonner,his many cousins, nieces and nephews, his devoted caregiver Stephen Abarilles, and his favorite dogs Rocco and Daisy. Bertram was born in the Boston in 1923. He graduated with honors from Boston English High and with an Engineering degree from Tufts University. Bert served as an officer in the Navy during World War II. After the Navy he started his own business, The Bell Provision Company in Chelsea,  MA. which he owned and operated for over 45 years. He was a past president of Temple Reyim, in Newton, MA and a member of Masonic Lodge in Newtonville, MA. He was also a board member of The St.George Condominium Association on Revere Beach and loved living by the ocean.  His love and wry sense of humor will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington Street in West Newton on Sunday January 23, 2011 at 1:00 pm.Burial follows at Lindwood Memorial Park in Randolph.  Shiva will be held at the home of Kimm Bonner in West Roxbury, MA Sunday 9:00 pm and daily thru Wednesday evening  and at the home of Richard Lipman and Debbie Green in Chicago, IL.Thursday and Saturday evening. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Jewish War Veterans or Temple Reyim in Newton

Edward Swartz-In Los Angeles, formerly of Framingham on Jan 8, 2011.Beloved son of the late Frederick and Frances ( Greenblatt) Swartz.Dear brother of Mark  Swartz of Boca Raton. Private graveside services at Beit Olam Cemetery , Wayland

Joni Marla Schneiderman, age 55. Beloved sister of Ellen Schneider of Natick and Laurel Schneiderman of Los Angeles; Loving first cousin of Herb Stevens of Boynton Beach, David Gravin of Weymouth, Peg Shaw of Washington DC, Ronney Nadile of Lunenberg, Karen Schneiderman of Jamaica Plain and their respective families. Joni was a member of Natick High class of 1973. She earned her college degree in Animal Science, cum laude, from the University of New Hampshire. After many years as a dairy farmer, she transitioned to a management position within the dairy industry itself. Recognized for her service to the Northeast Dairy Herd Improvement Association and by Cooperative Dairy One, she continued to love and care for animals throughout her life. During this past decade until she took ill, she served as the office coordinator at the Wellesley College Center for Work and Service. Joni’s number-one passion was water sports — she was a certified scuba diver and aquatic fitness instructor. She loved Farm Pond in Sherborn and the ocean on Cape Cod, where she spent many hours in the water. A creative person and lover of nature and beauty, every thing she touched was beautiful—-her flowers and all her surroundings. Joni had a radiant smile that would light up the room and make everyone feel happy. Joni fought courageously for a long time to stay alive, awakening each day of her illness with a smile. Joni will be greatly missed by family and friends. Graveside services at the Lawrence Avenue Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury, Thursday January 20^th at 11am. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington Ave, Boston 02130; or Metrowest Humane Society, PO Box 1068, Framingham 01701; or Parmenter Wayside Hospice, Wayland. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen Schneider, Thursday until 8pm, Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 2-4pm and 6-8pm.

Mann-Frank M. of Brookline, NH, formerly of Newton on January 17, 2011. Father of Gail Mann and her partner, Harvey Hurvitz, Susan and Jeff Davidson and Alan and Jill Mann. Grandfather of Michael, Sydney, Zachary, Rachel, Allison, Lindsey. Friend of Rachel Barnard. Graveside services at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Opposite 350 Grove Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, January 20 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Hyder Family Hospice House, 285 County Farm Road, Dover, NH  03820.

Sumner “ Sonny” Neitlich-  of Newton, on January 17, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Bernyce Neitlich. Devoted father of Judith Rubin and her husband Arthur of Chesapeake, VA, Carol Bridges and her husband Frank “Skip” of Newton. Cherished grandfather of Faith Long, Jeffrey Rubin & his wife Jennifer, Adam Rubin & his wife Jonna, Jamie Bridges Walzer & her husband Gil & Matthew Bridges & his wife Jessica. Adored great grandfather of Rebecca Long, Nathan, Benjamin & Samantha Rubin.  Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Wed. Jan. 19, 2011 at10:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury a Memorial Observance will be held at his daughter Carol’s residence Wed until 9 PM, Thurs 2-5 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Loretta “Libby” (Ross)Wolff  Of Delray Beach FL, formerly of Sharon, on January 15, 2011. Beloved wife of Harvey Wolff. Devoted mother of Michael Wolff, Lori Myers and her husband Harry and Randi Strachman and her husband Paul. Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Samantha, Erika, David and Sydney. Loving sister of Alan Ross. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Wednesday, January 19 at 12 noon. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Lori and Harry Myers through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society

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Sumner “ Sonny” Neitlich-  of Newton, on January 17, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Bernyce Neitlich. Devoted father of Judith Rubin and her husband Arthur of Chesapeake, VA, Carol Bridges and her husband Frank “Skip” of Newton. Cherished grandfather of Faith Long, Jeffrey Rubin & his wife Jennifer, Adam Rubin & his wife Jonna, Jamie Bridges Walzer & her husband Gil & Matthew Bridges & his wife Jessica. Adored great grandfather of Rebecca Long, Nathan, Benjamin & Samantha Rubin.  Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Wed. Jan. 19, 2011 at10:00 am. Following interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury a Memorial Observance will be held at his daughter Carol’s residence Wed until 9 PM, Thurs 2-5 & 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila.

Edith  Brier-In Boston , formerly  of Great Neck, LI , NY on January  16, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Mac Brier.Devoted mother of  Robert and Andrew  Brier . Dear grandmother of  Benjamin, Kate  and Max Brier. Dear sister of Leila Schenck and Mildred Kaliski.Services at Star of David Chapel , West Babylon , LI , NY on Thursday January 20, 2011  at 12:00 noon.

Loretta “Libby” (Ross)Wolff  Of Delray Beach FL, formerly of Sharon, on January 15, 2011. Beloved wife of Harvey Wolff. Devoted mother of Michael Wolff, Lori Myers and her husband Harry and Randi Strachman and her husband Paul. Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Samantha, Erika, David and Sydney. Loving sister of Alan Ross. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Wednesday, January 19 at 12 noon. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Lori and Harry Myers through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society

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Edith Esther Gaines-of Randolph , on Jan. 17, 2011.Beloved Wife of the late Herman Gaines.Devoted mother of Carol Feinberg and her husband Larry of South Windsor,CT and Alan Gaines and his wife Sharon of Cranston, RI.Dear grandmother of Jessica and Michael Feinberg and Benjamin , Alexander and Zachary Gaines. Dear sister of Max Salden and his wife Bea, the late Eleanor Morril and her late husband Mondel.Services at Temple Beth Am  871  No. Main St. Randolph on Wednesday January 19 at  2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am.Edith was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Hyman Fishman, age 91, died on January 15, 2011 at Baypointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Brockton, following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Esther F. (Borstell) for 64 years.

Born in Maynard, MA, a son of the late Henry and Mary Fishman, Mr. Fishman had lived in Brockton for 53 years. As a boy Hyman was a Boy Scout and became an Eagle Scout. He served as a  1^st Lieutenant in WWll. He later worked for many years at the Boston Naval Shipyard as a liaison between ship and shore, retiring in 1988. He is the father of Lana and Robert Preston, Robert and Judith Fishman, MaryEllen Briggs of Brockton, Widow of the late Charles Briggs. He was the loving grandfather to Carl and Mary Preston, Rachel and Theodore Law Jr.,Jennifer and Richard Perez,Emily Fishman,Tim Briggs and Adam and Jenifer Briggs. Great Grandfather of 8 and Godfather to William Fishman. He is survived by his sisters Sarah Fine of Hull, and Sylvia Katler of Randolph, and his brother Milton and wife Rosalie of Hull. He was also the brother to the late Abraham, Eva, Dora, Reuben and Philip Fishman. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Temple Beth Emunah, Pearl Street, Brockton on Monday, January 17 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow at the Ohavei Sedeck Cemetery, Grove Street, West Roxbury. Shiva will be held at the home of Robert and Judith Fishman.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Old Colony Y, David Louison Center, 137 Newbury Street, Brockton, MA  02301 or to Temple Beth Emunah, C/O Youth Programing, 479 Pearl St. Brockton, MA  02301.

Sidney Mahlowitz formerly of Wayland, Belmont and Cambridge died on
January 14th, 2011.
Husband of Naomi Mahlowitz.  Brother of Melvin Mahlowitz, Beatrice
Gordon(deceased), Ruth Altman(deceased), Alexander Mahlowitz(deceased).
Father of David Mahlowitz of Wayland, Carol Edelman of Newton, Susan
Mammola of Chestnut Hill, and Donna DeWallace of Hudson.  Loving
Grandfather to Diane Mammola, Debrah Cenci, Elycia Edelman, Debra
Edelman, Michelle Edelman, Aaron Edleman, Rebecca Mahlowitz, Erika
Mahlowitz, Cole Mahlowitz, Greyson DeWallace and Cameron DeWallace .
Great Grandfather to Dahni, Gemma and Sophia Cenci.  Graveside Service at The Shara Tfil0  Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on
Monday January 17th at 1:00 pm.  Shiva
will be held at the home of Carol and David Edelman 816 Commonwealth
Ave. Newton, following the service, from 2:00PM to 7:00PM January 17th.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal
street, Watertown, MA 02472. www.alz.org.

WALTER, Barry of Lake Worth FL on January 13, 2011.  Beloved son of Harriet and Joseph Walter of Wellington, FL (formerly of Sharon).  Loving husband of Shannon; devoted father of Andrew and Rose.  Dear brother of Richard and Risa Walter of Hamden CT, and Bradley and Alison Walter of Pawtucket RI.  Funeral in Florida on Sunday, January 16.

To reach The Walter family you may correspond to Joseph and Harriet Walter at

Rodman-Melvin R. of North Ft. Myers, Fl, formerly of Norwood on January 13, 2011. Beloved husband of Gertrude (Regal) Rodman. Devoted father of Dr. David L. Rodman of Norton, Linda J. Crumlin and her husband Irving of Worcester and Sheila N. Rodman of Falmouth. Dear grandfather of Andrew and Carye Rodman, Marc and Roni Rodman, Adam and Alison Rodman, Alex Crumlin and Ethan Crumlin and great-grandfather of Alec, Evan, Austin, Max, Abigail, Savannah and Aidan. Loving brother of Marian Brenner and her husband Melvin and the late Dr. Robert Rodman, Laura Hoffman, Bernice Berenson and Eleanor “Honey” Tanofsky and several nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Monday, January 17 at 11 am. Following the burial at Grove Street, West Roxbury, memorial observance will be at the clubhouse at Red Mill Village, 1 Codding Road, Norton 2-4, 6:30 -8 pm and continuing on Tuesday and Wed at 84 Codding Road, Norton 2-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hope Hospice, 2430 Diplomat Parkway, Cape Coral, FL  33903.

Halpern-Bess (Blanck) of Randolph on January 13, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Irving A. Halpern. Devoted mother of Michael Halpern of Quincy, Judith Mikels of Canton and Brian Halpern and his wife Maryann of Billerica. Devoted grandmother of Lauren Mikels, Alec Mikels and Jena and Michael Ranucci. Loving sister of Madeline Zaslaw and the late Fay Shuman, Samuel Blanck, and Laura Griff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, January 16 at 2:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Mikels through 9 pm on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, Boston, MA  02110

HARTMAN, Howard Jason Of Randolph, MA, died January 9th after a sudden illness. Jason was a Neurophysiology Technologist for over 25 years. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Holloway; his parents, Lawrence and Shirley Hartman; and two brothers, Daniel and Edward Hartman. Jason was a graduate of New England Conservatory and a lover of music and visual art. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Avery Barbara (Ufland) Douglas 85, formerly of Newton Mass entered into rest on   January 12,  2011 she was a resident of the Newton Wellesley Alzheimer’s Center in Wellesley Massachusetts.

Mrs. Douglas was born in Boston to Emanuel “Bob” and Anne (Rosenberg) Ufland. She was the wife of the late Samuel Douglas, her loving husband of 52 years.  She was the sister of the late Lorraine Rabinovitz, a younger sister Phyllis Rotman and an older brother Maurice Ufland.

She leaves her daughters Miriam N. Douglas of Newton and Mindy and her husband David J. Coffey of Natick and loving grandson Louis Douglas; her sister Marcia (Ufland) Alper of Pasadena, California and many nieces and nephews
She attended Jerimiah E. Burke High School in Boston, Mass. and continued her education at Northeastern University. She had her own business for many years.

She enjoyed cooking and entertaining with her family and friends. She also loved music and gardening. .Active for many years at Temple Emanuel and the Mayflower chapter of Bnai Brith, she received the Light of Torah award and numerous citations, a graduate of the Me’ah program. She was a volunteer at the Fernald School and the Mass Association for the Blind. She loved to read and further her knowledge of religion and life.

Mrs. Douglas was born in Boston to Emanuel “Bob” and Anne (Rosenberg) Ufland. She was the wife of the late Samuel Douglas, her loving husband of 52 years.  She was the sister of the late Lorraine Rabinovitz, a younger sister Phyllis Rotman and an older brother Maurice Ufland.

She leaves her daughters Miriam N. Douglas of Newton and Mindy and her husband David J. Coffey of Natick and loving grandson Louis Douglas; her sister Marcia (Ufland) Alper of Pasadena, California and many nieces and nephews
She attended Jerimiah E. Burke High School in Boston, Mass. and continued her education at Northeastern University. She had her own business for many years.

She enjoyed cooking and entertaining with her family and friends. She also loved music and gardening. .Active for many years at Temple Emanuel and the Mayflower chapter of Bnai Brith, she received the Light of Torah award and numerous citations, a graduate of the Me’ah program. She was a volunteer at the Fernald School and the Mass Association for the Blind. She loved to read and further her knowledge of religion and life.Services will be held on Friday January  14 , 2011 at 1:30 at Temple Emanuel 385 Ward St. Newton .Interment will follow at the  Mohliver Cemetery  , Baker  St. West Roxbury . Memorial observance will be at the home of Mindy & David Coffey 17 Ranger Rd. , Natick  on Saturday 6:30-9 p.m.; Sunday 12-4, 6-9 p.m.; Monday 12-4, 6-8 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to Camp Avoda, 11 Essex St., Lynnfield, MA 01940. Brezniak Rodman Chapel www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Arthur Mindlin-of  Dartmouth , on January 9, 2011, Beloved husband of Lynda ( Sadow) Devoted father of  Larry ,Dear brother of Irving of Pittsfield

Graveside services were held privately on Tuesday January 11, 2011 at Temple Emeth Memorial Park , Baker St. West Roxbury.

Aron -Lieb- age  91, survivor of Auschwitz, died Sunday at Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale. He formerly lived in Boston, Randolph and Sharon. Mr. Lieb grew up in Zychlin, Poland. He was taken from the Zychlin ghetto in 1941 and spent the rest of the war as a slave laborer and prisoner at numerous concentration camps. He was liberated in 1945 and came to America in 1949. He worked as a counterman at the G & G Deli and other Boston area restaurants.

He was predeceased by his wife Bernice Lieb, and by his parents and four siblings who perished at Chelmno in 1942.

He is survived by brother Bill Libfrajnd, longtime companion Nerry Berman, devoted aide Cynthia Joseph and loving friend Susan Kushner Resnick.

Graveside services at Congregation  Mishkan Tefila  Memorial Park  2045  Centre St. West Roxbury on  Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011 at  1:00 P. In lieu of flowers remembrances to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raul Wallenberg Place ,SW Washington , DC 20024-2126

Harry Garson died at the age of 91, at his home in Newton, Massachusetts,on
January 7, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Harry moved with his
wife, Gladys, to Newton, to be closer to his son, Steve, after living in
the New Haven area of Connecticut for 86 years. During WWII, he was
stationed in Dakka, India, where he worked as a Seargent,in charge of
entertainment and morale of the troops on his Army base. Harry was a
Justice of the Peace in Woodbridge, Connecticut,and took pride in
conducting weddings and making them memorable and meaningful. He was a past
member of the B’nai Jacob congregation, and co-founder of the Jewish
Historical Society of New Haven. Harry helped initiate 40 units of elderly
housing, sponsored by B’nai  Brith, was a volunteer for Tower One Senior
Housing, Boy Scout Troup 41, and a reader in the New Haven public schools.
He was a member of the Woodbridge Democratic Town Committee, and served as
Chairman of the B.O.W. Softball League.

As part of  Harry’s sense of history, he spearheaded a project to preserve
the Edgerton Estate bridge in Hamden, by getting trades people and
suppliers to donate all supplies and labor to reconstruct his historic
bridge. He was active in the preservation of the New Haven city hall to
prevent its destruction after the construction of its replacement building.

Harry loved helping others. He extended himself in friendship
to acquaintances, friends, and family. He frequently wrote letters tothe
editor about political and social issues. He was a great storyteller, with
great stories to tell.

Harry was predeceased by his son, Dan Garson of Toronto, Canada, and
is survived by his loving, wife, Gladys (Smith), son, Steven Garson and his wife
 Barbara, of Newton, MA, daughter, Linda Garson Smith and her husband David 

Of  Belfast, Maine, grandchildren David and
Sarah Garson and Andrew Smith.Donations in
Harry’s name may be made to the American DiabetesAssociation,1701 N.
Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311. The funeral will be held on
Monday  January 10 at 1:00 pm at The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791  Walnut St. Newton Interment will follow at the Newton Cemetery. Shiva will be held at
Harry and Gladys’ home, Cabot Park Village, 280 Newtonville  Avenue, Newton.

Witty- Richard Neal  of Assonet Ma , on January 4, 2011. Beloved son of Arlene Witty and the late Paul Witty Beloved brother of Michael and Robert. Service and interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon Ma. on Thursday at 1:45 pm.Memorial observance at the home of Arlene Witty following the service until 8:pm.In lieu of flowers remembrance may be made to: Charles B. Young Memorial Fund ,Institute for Developmental Disabilities,Inc , 38 Narrows Rd , PO Box 372  , Assonet, Ma. 02702   att: Dennis Farias

Gladys Carbone  of Milton, MA formerly of London, England on January 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Paul A. Carbone, Esq.  Dear daughter of the late William and Clara Clark. Dear sister to Doreen Harding and the late Vera Wharmsley. Sister-in-law to John Harding, the late Tom Wharmsley and the late Olga Carbone and the late Dora Carbone. Beloved mother to Diane Carbone and her husband Yehuda Bentov, Dr. Paula Carbone and her husband Edward Licht, and Dr. Lisa Carbone and her husband Robert Lakomski. Loving grandmother to Melissa and Robyn Licht, Nicole Carbone, and Julianna, Leah and Clark Lakomski. Fond Aunt to Geoff, David, Claire and Simon. A Memorial Service will be conducted at the First Unitarian Society of Newton, 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA on Saturday, January 8, at 2 pm. Remembrances may be made to Victoria Home, 25 North Malcolm Street Ossining NY 10562, Alzheimer’s Assoc. or UNICEF.

Michael A. Linshaw, 70, died at home surrounded by his family on December 31, 2010. In a long and distinguished medical career, he made significant contributions in the field of Pediatric Nephrology as a clinician, teacher, and scientist, improving the lives of many children and their families, mentoring numerous young doctors, and conducting research that influenced the standard of care. He joined the faculty at the University of Kansas in 1975, working subsequently at the University of Connecticut, Tufts University, and for the past ten years at Harvard Medical School and MGH. He was a skilled classical pianist, chess player, bird watcher, and nature photographer. Beloved son of the late Charles and Emily Linshaw, he was predeceased by a brother, Jack and is survived by his loving wife Diane and three sons, Charles, Andrew and David. Memorial service to be held at 1pm, Wednesday January 5, 2011 in the chapel at Massachusetts General Hospital, Ellison Building , ( First Floor ), 55 Fruit  St. Boston .Visiting hours at home on Wednesday from 3-5pm and Thursday from 2-5pm with a Minyan service at 5pm on both days. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to the Department of Pediatrics, Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114-2622.

Harris-Lorraine (Krafsur) of Brookline, on December 24, 2010. Devoted mother of Joie Feinberg,Jeri Silverman, Jaci Marmor (Arthur) and Jay Harris (Ellen). Dear grandmother of Jon Feinberg (Aiste) Jennifer Tobasky (Evan), Jessica Feinberg,Scott Silverman (Aimee),Todd Silverman (Jayme) Josh Marmor (Emily), Jamie Wexler (Ari), Jodi Beaulac (Sean) Ali Harris and 14 Great-Grandchildren. Loving sister of Micki (Audrey) Banner (Ralph), Blackie (Howard) Krafsur (Jean). Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery, Jeshurun Street, (Opposite 350 Grove Street) West Roxbury on Sunday, December 26 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance through sunday evening only at the home of Micki and Ralph Banner in Chestnut Hill. Remembrances to the Alzheimer’s Association.

STAVIS, Joseph J. Of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Newton, on December 10, 2010. Devoted father of Leonard A. Stavis and his wife Kathy, and Linda Rich and her husband Ernest. Loving brother of the late Bernard H. Stavis, Gertrude Kaplan, Edith Stoller Berkowitz and Madeline Garbose. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, December 23 at 12:45 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Linda and Ernest Rich on Thursday only. Remembrances may be made to the Salvation Army. Mr. Stavis was President of American Paper Box Company

GLASS, Stuart E. Of Randolph, suddenly on December 18, 2010. Dear son of the late Robert and Cynthia (Lenick) of Brockton. Loving brother of Howard Glass and his wife Joan of Holbrook. Uncle of Heather Adams and Ryan Glass of Holblrook. Former husband of Karen Glass of Quincy. Services at Temple Beth AM, 871 North Main St., Randolph, Wednesday, December 22, at 11:00 am.

Edward “Eddie” LOOMIS,  Of Randolph on December 18, 2010. For 73 years the beloved husband of Sally (Stern) Loomis. Devoted father of Linda Levensohn and her husband Mel, Bobbi Elman and her husband Murray, Alan Loomis and his wife Merle, Jeff Loomis and his wife Susan and Jerold Loomis and his wife Laurie. Dear grandfather of Jill, Peter, Randi, Steven, Melissa, Eric, Andrew, Lauren, Jenna, Michael, Adam and Brian, and 14 great grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Rita Loomis and Melvin Loomis. Services at Temple Beth AM, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Tuesday, December 21 at 11:30 a.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, family and friends are invited to return to Temple Beth AM. Memorial observance will resume at his late residence on Tuesday 7-9 p.m, Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m., and Thursday 1-4 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth AM, Randolph

Judith A. ELPUS,  63, died Wednesday, December 15, 2010. Born in Westbury, NY, Mrs. Elpus was a former resident of Roxbury Township, NJ. A graduate of Queens College and Temple University (MA), Mrs. Elpus was an elementary school teacher in New York City and more recently a contract analyst for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Wife of the late Marshall H. Elpus she is survived by two sons and daughters in law Kenneth and Rebecca Elpus of DesPlaines, Ill, Wayne and Julie Elpus of Wrentham, MA, her mother Tobey Ulan, a brother Ronald Ulan, five grandchildren Jeremy, Matthew, Samantha, Hannah and Nathan. Funeral services and burial are Sunday 11AM at Beth El Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. The period of mourning will be observed Weds. & Thurs. at the Elpus residence in Wrentham, MA. Memorial contributions may be offered to The VNA Care Network Hospice, Stanley R. Tippett Home (http:// www.vnacarenetwork.org/help/ or The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research Judith Elpus Memorial Fund: http://www.pancreatic.org/ memorial/elpus.

LITWACK, Bessie Of Chestnut Hill, on December 11, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Hyman Litwack. Devoted mother of David Litwack and his wife Mary Anne Lambert of Lexington, Howard Litwack of NJ, and the late Arlene Debra Litwack. Dear grandmother of Peter and Kevin. Loving sister of the late Joseph, Sally, Betty, and Eva. Graveside Services at the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Tuesday, December 14 at 11 a.m. Memorial Observance will be at her late residence through 6 p.m. Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to the Hyman and Bessie Litwack Fellowship, c/o Boston College, More Hall, Room 220, 140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

LANDSTRASS, Solomon Of Stoughton, on Dec. 11, 2010. A Holocaust survivor. Beloved husband of the late Raja (Aronofsky). Devoted father of Doris Roberts and her husband Frederick of Wellesley and Maurice Landstrass of San Francisco. Dear grandfather of Ken Roberts and his wife Debra and Stacey Roberts Philipkosky and her husband Jim, and Buck Landstrass and great-grandfather of Michael, Andrew, Lola and Ryan. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 10:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Doris and Frederick Roberts on Tuesday only. Remembrances may be made to Jewish Family and Childrens’ Service, 1430 Main St., Waltham, MA 02451. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Yacker-Charlotte (Fritz) of Chestnut Hill,formerly of Cape Cod. Beloved wife of the late Louis Yacker. Devoted mother of the late Andrew W. Yacker. Loving sister of the late Phyllis Rodman and Lawrence Fritz. Aunt of Nathan F. Rodman,Dana M. Rodman and Stuart H. Rodman and numerous cousins and grand nephews.  Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Sunday, December 12 at 1:45 pm. Memorial week will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah Hospital, C/O Hadassah Medical Organization, 50 West 58th Street, New York,New York 10019 or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA  02131. A memorial service will also be held in a month at NewBridge on the Charles,Dedham.

Abraham Black -90, formerly of Teaneck, NJ and East Sandwich, MA, died peacefully shortly after his 90th birthday on December 7, 2010. Married 64 years to Eunice (nee Friedland). Proud father of Annette Raphel, Louis Black and Fran Black and cherished grandfather of Aaron, Jordan, Eli, Ian and Cora. Veteran of WW II, accomplished photographer and avid gourmand.

Florence ” Cookie ” ( Solomon)Hootstein,  age 99, of Jamaica Plain , on December 4, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Charles Hootstein.Devoted mother of Donald Hootstein and his wife Belinda  and the late Richard and Stephen Hootstein.Dear grandmother of Stephen Hootstein and his wife Pietsie, Paul Hootstein and Erica Hootstein. Loving sister of the late Sylvia Solar, Fred Solomon and Robert Solomon .Services at Temple Sinai 25 Canton St. Sharon  on Monday December 6 , 2010 at. 11:00 am.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park family  and friends are invited to The Charles River Country Club , 483 Dedham St. Newton until 4:00 pm Monday .In lieu of flowers  remembrances may be made to The Brandeis National Women’s Committee 415 South St. Waltham,Ma 02453

DIRECTIONS  TO TEMPLE SINAI

Follow  directions to  Sharon Memorial Park  , go past the main entrance of the cemetery ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon at the stop sign at the end of  Dedham St. take a right

The Temple is   1 minute and 26 seconds  just under the railroad bridge  on the left  . The parking lot can accompany  over 150 cars. The Address of the Temple is 25 Canton St. Sharon.

Florence ” Cookie ” ( Solomon)Hootstein,  age 99, of Jamaica Plain , on December 4, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Charles Hootstein.Devoted mother of Donald Hootstein and his wife Belinda  and the late Richard and Stephen Hootstein.Dear grandmother of Stephen Hootstein and his wife Pietsie, Paul Hootstein and Erica Hootstein. Loving sister of the late Sylvia Solar, Fred Solomon and Robert Solomon .Services at Temple Sinai 25 Canton St. Sharon  on Monday December 6 , 2010 at. 11:00 am.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park family  and friends are invited to The Charles River Country Club , 483 Dedham St. Newton until 4:00 pm Monday .In lieu of flowers  remembrances may be made to The Brandeis National Women’s Committee 415 South St. Waltham,Ma 02453

DIRECTIONS  TO TEMPLE SINAI

Follow  directions to  Sharon Memorial Park  , go past the main entrance of the cemetery ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon at the stop sign at the end of  Dedham St. take a right

The Temple is   1 minute and 26 seconds  just under the railroad bridge  on the left  . The parking lot can accompany  over 150 cars. The Address of the Temple is 25 Canton St. Sharon.

Gerson-Edythe (Hurwitz) of Waltham, formerly of Newton on December 3, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Michael Gerson. Devoted mother of Wendy Cheever and her husband James of Waltham, and the late Samuel Gerson and his surviving wife Geri Gerson of Boston. Cherished grandmother of Andrea Sklar and her husband Scott of Westport,CT, Dana Unger and her husband Jeffrey of Needham, Michelle Wartell and her husband Robert of NYC and Jill Mark and her husband Paul of Framingham. Adored great-grandmother of Riley,Kasey and Ryder Sklar, Gracie and Sam Unger, Spencer and Lily Mark. Loving sister of the late Bertha Brown. Graveside services at the Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, opposite 2604 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Tuesday, December 7 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon St. Newton, MA  02468.

ZOLL, Ruth H. (Adler) Of Framingham, formerly of Natick, on Nov. 28th, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Simon Zoll. Devoted mother of Marjorie Graora and her husband John of Framingham and the late Leonard Zoll. Loving sister of the late Henry Adler. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Tues., Nov. 30 at 11:45 a.m. Immediately following services memorial observance will be at the home of Marjorie and John Graora on Tues. only. Remembrances may be made to Natick Visiting Nurse, 209 West Central St., Natick, MA 01760