Archive: November, 2010

MALKIEL, Bertha “Bucky” Age 98, of Newton on Nov. 27, 2010. Dear aunt of Lawrence Gilman, loving sister of the late Gertrude, Zelda and Abraham. Graveside services at the King Solomon Memorial Park Cemetery, Centre St., West Roxbury on Tuesday Nov. 30 at 10am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

SHAPIRO, Arnelda Levine Of Newton, on Nov. 28, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Everett Shapiro. Devoted mother of Alan Shapiro and his wife Marie Lee of Jamaica Plain, Ouisie Shapiro and her husband John Florio of Brooklyn, NY, Charles Shapiro and his wife Rochelle Acker of Newton and Jan Burke and her husband Gerald Burke of Cincinnati. Loving Grandmother of Joshua and Stuart Burke, Amanda and Lauren Shapiro and Arielle and Luke Shapiro. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, on Tues., Nov. 30 at 12 noon. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Tues. until 9 p.m., Weds. 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Thurs. 2-4, 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Dr. Arnelda Levine Scholarship at N.E. College of Optometry.

Kirstein, Roland of Chestnut Hill, on November 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Fanny B. (Friedman). Devoted father of Michelle Jolene Duffin, Barry Shawn Kirstein and Barbara Lynn Wolberg. Dear grandfather of Seven grandchilden and Four great-grandchildren. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, November 28 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Barbara and Steven Wolberg, 234 Arnold Road, Newton Centre on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Remembrances may be made to the Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care, 950 Winter St.,Suite 4830, Waltham, MA  02451.

Smith-Frances L. of Canton, formerly of Randolph on November 22, 2010. Dear daughter of the late Harry L. and Ida (Goldberg) Smith. Loving sister of Cynthia Kramer. Aunt of Hillary and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, November 24 at 2 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Cynthia Kramer through Sunday. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

MEISLICH, Shirley (Jacobs) Of Needham formerly of Brooklyn, NY on Nov 17,2010. Beloved wife of Jack Meislich, Devoted mother of Lynn Lewin and her husband Seth, Norman Meislich and his wife Eve Hinman. Dear grandmother of Rebecca Scott, Allison Lewin and Alex and Jesse Meislich. Great grandmother of Abigail and Charlotte Scott. Loving sister of the late Harold Jacobs. Services were held in NY. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West, Brookline, MA. 02445.

KATHY G. (nee Gaylord), November 18, 2010. Wife of Dr. Earl Fleegler, of Ambler; mother of Dr. Eric (Dr. Marisa) Fleegler and Dr. Michael (Lisa) Fleegler; sister of Richard (Carol) Gaylord, Lori (Richard) Gagliardi and Cory (Joseph Reilly) Gaylord; grandmother of Joshua, Naomi and Sonia. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday 2 P.M. precisely at GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St.Interment to be held at Sharei Tefila  Cemetery ,Baker Street , West Roxbury,MA on Monday November 22,  Shiva will be observed at her late residence through Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory may be made to Sjogren’s Syndrome Center, University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Development Office Attn: Katie Sedam, 3535 Market St. Suite 750, Phila., 19104

Bronstein-Lorna ( Abrams) of West Newton,on November 18, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Jacob Bronstein. Devoted mother of Alan Bronstein and his wife Diane, David Bronstein and his wife Jennifer Hyde. Dear grandmother of Justin, James, Lucy and Sam Bronstein. Dear sister of Bennett Abrams and his wife Carol. Loving Aunt of Joshua Abrams, Sandy and Deb Leabman. Devoted sister in law of Ruth Leabman. The family wishes to thank caregiver Merlene Barnes and the staff of The Hospice of The Good Shepherd. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Sunday November 21, 2010 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park,  memorial observance will be held at the home of David Bronstein and Jennifer Hyde until 7:00 pm Sunday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Newton Symphony Orchestra, PO Box  590540 , Newton, MA   02459

Norman B.  Asher 84, of Dedham, formerly of Newton, on November 15 after long illness.  The son of the late Dorothy and Jacob Asher, he was born and raised in Worcester.  In 1945, as a corporal in the Army Combat Engineers, he boarded a transport bound for the invasion of Japan that was set to sail when Japan surrendered.  After graduating from Clark University, on whose Board of Trustees he served for many years, he received his LL.B. from Columbia Law School in 1951.  As a young attorney with the Internal Revenue Service he participated in the drafting of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.  For over forty years, he practiced corporate and tax law in Boston with the firm now known as WilmerHale and loved every minute of it.  He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lenore (Elman), his sons and daughters-in-law Steven and Rebecca Warner, Jacob and Nancy Hosay, Benjamin and Liza, and Robert and Jennifer, and his ten cherished grandchildren: Daniel, Samuel, Sophie, Eve, Henry, Lucas, Maggie, Theo, Elias, and Annabel, all of whom miss him something awful.   He is also survived by his beloved sister, Margery Russem, her husband Jerome, and six nieces and nephews.  He loved birdwatching, tales of mountaineering, Verdi’s operas, hot soup, eggs fried in hollowed-out pumpernickel, raising money for the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, shopping at Filene’s Basement, and most of all his family.  Over the last four years, he stoically refused to allow a daunting series of medical problems to overcome his wit, his warmth, and his spirit.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, November 17 at Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple Street, West Newton, followed by interment at Sharon Memorial Park.  Visitors are welcomed from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 18 and 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, November 19 at his late residence, 3320 Great Meadow Road, Newbridge House, Dedham.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances in his memory may be made to Clark University,  950 Main St., Worcester, MA 01610 or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131

 Myrna (Banchick) FramsonOf West Yarmouth on Nov. 13, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Arthur D. Framson. Devoted mother of Brian Framson and his wife Christine, Gary Framson, Drew Framson and his wife Gail and Dawn Gonzaga and her husband Luiz. Dear grandmother of 8 grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Phyllis Weisman. Graveside services at the Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday, Nov. 15 at 12 noon. Immediately following the services, memorial observance will be at the home of Gary Framson on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to the Beacon Hospice, 259 Willow St., Unit 2, Yarmouthport, MA 02675

Kushner-Gene of Newton on November 12, 2010. For 47 years the beloved husband of Cynthia (Sadow) Kushner. Devoted father of Evan Kushner of Boston, Elizabeth Kushner of Brookline and Laura Cohen of Natick. Cherished grandfather of Jake and Alex. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday, November 14 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be held at his late residence on Sunday until 9 pm and monday 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association,20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 or to Susan G. Komen Foundation, 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111.

Muriel Elaine  Zase,  (Hamilt) “Midge” Was born October 9, 1921 in Brookline, MA to Maurice and Tillie (Levine) Hamilt. She passed away on November 3, 2010 in Delray Beach FL. She was an honor student with 2 double promotions who graduated from Brookline High School and went on to graduate cum laude from Simmons College. She then joined the work force and became the first woman chemist ever hired by Lever Brothers. Midge married Dr. Selig G. Zase on June 13, 1943 as he was graduating from dental school and enlisting as an officer in the U.S. Army where he served with distinction until 1946. They lived first in Randolph, MA and then for twenty years in Newton where they raised three children; Marty Zase, Elly Lampner and Jeanie Merowitz. They also had four grandchildren; Michelle Manchuso, Chris Lampner, David Merowitz and Stacy Merowitz: and two great grandchildren; Aimee Whynot and Lacey Whynot. She had four nieces and nephews. Midge was predeceased by her husband Sel in 1997 and their sisters Ruth Sandman and Irene Hilton. While raising her family, she was both a Cub Scout and Brownie/Girl Scout leader. She was an active member of the Noami Charity and many book and discussion groups. Midge later worked as a dental assistant in Sel’s dental offices in Randolph and Newton and did volunteer work at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. Once they retired from dentistry and moved to Delray Beach FL, she continued doing volunteer work teaching reading to youngsters having difficulty in the Delray schools. She was a near concert pianist, a creative knitter and embroiderer and loved to play contract bridge with her friends. She was a passionate attendee of classical and popular music concerts, an ardent theatregoer, and a prolific reader consuming nearly a book a day during most of her last three decades. To her family, she never complained, always said ” I’m fine,” and was a strident supporter and incredible friend to her loving children. She will be deeply missed. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Hospital in Boston.

Muriel Elaine  Zase,  (Hamilt) “Midge” Was born October 9, 1921 in Brookline, MA to Maurice and Tillie (Levine) Hamilt. She passed away on November 3, 2010 in Delray Beach FL. She was an honor student with 2 double promotions who graduated from Brookline High School and went on to graduate cum laude from Simmons College. She then joined the work force and became the first woman chemist ever hired by Lever Brothers. Midge married Dr. Selig G. Zase on June 13, 1943 as he was graduating from dental school and enlisting as an officer in the U.S. Army where he served with distinction until 1946. They lived first in Randolph, MA and then for twenty years in Newton where they raised three children; Marty Zase, Elly Lampner and Jeanie Merowitz. They also had four grandchildren; Michelle Manchuso, Chris Lampner, David Merowitz and Stacy Merowitz: and two great grandchildren; Aimee Whynot and Lacey Whynot. She had four nieces and nephews. Midge was predeceased by her husband Sel in 1997 and their sisters Ruth Sandman and Irene Hilton. While raising her family, she was both a Cub Scout and Brownie/Girl Scout leader. She was an active member of the Noami Charity and many book and discussion groups. Midge later worked as a dental assistant in Sel’s dental offices in Randolph and Newton and did volunteer work at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. Once they retired from dentistry and moved to Delray Beach FL, she continued doing volunteer work teaching reading to youngsters having difficulty in the Delray schools. She was a near concert pianist, a creative knitter and embroiderer and loved to play contract bridge with her friends. She was a passionate attendee of classical and popular music concerts, an ardent theatregoer, and a prolific reader consuming nearly a book a day during most of her last three decades. To her family, she never complained, always said ” I’m fine,” and was a strident supporter and incredible friend to her loving children. She will be deeply missed. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Hospital in Boston.

  Steven Varon of Weston, MA, formerly of Los Angeles and Redondo Beach, CA, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Newton Wellesley Hospital, after battling cancer for almost 2 years. He was the loving and devoted husband of Patricia Michaels, formerly of Salem to whom he was married for 26 years. Born in Los Angeles, he was the son of Helen and predeceased by Morgan Varon. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia and his daughter Erica, his brother Russ and Marshall and his sister in law Karen; his mother in law Beatrice Michaels; brother in laws David and Reissa Michaels, and Gary and Susan Michaels; and sister-in law Susan and Robert D’Angelo.  Steven is also survived by his many nieces and nephews Jessalyn and Deena Michaels, Amanda, Abby and Matthew D’Angelo, Nicholas, Anthony, Alex and Ryan Michaels, Alana, Melissa, Brett, Morgan Varon and predeceased by Matt Varon.

Steven, a gemologist, was employed  at the family business, Morgan’s Jewelers of Torrance, California prior to moving east. Steven had many interests, hobbies and passions.  His life’s devotion was to his family, encouraging and supporting his daughter Erica as she competed at the highest levels of gymnastics all the way to her current place on the gymnastics team at the University of California- Berkeley.  These family moments were his most special and he will always be remembered as a loving husband and father and for his kindness and strength of character. He will be dearly missed as “Uncle Schmuel ”

 A private memorial service will be held in Weston on Wednesday evening, November 3. A west coast memorial service will be held at the home of Russell Varon in Manhattan Beach, CA on Sunday, November 7. Please call (310) 375-4471 or (310) 541-2052 between 10 am and 5pm for more information. The family requests donations be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in lieu of flowers.  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, ATTN: Contribution Services

Block-Phyllis ( Herson) of Newton ,on November 1, 2010 .Beloved wife of Stephen .Devoted mother of Andrea Dubbs and her husband Steven of Medfield, Matthew Block   and his wife Rachel of Boston. Cherished grandmother  of Jake and Ally Dubbs, , Dylan and Evan Block.Dear sister of Richard Herson of PA.Memorial services at The Seaport Hotel( Plaza Ballroom) 1 Seaport Lane , Boston on Wednesday November  3, 2010 at  10:30 am. Memorial observance at her residence Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7-9pm.  In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to The American Lung Association  ,460 Totten Pond Rd. Waltham, MA 02451.Phyllis was Director of Weddings at the World Trade Center-Seaport Hotel for 17 years.

Ruth Talent – (Madfis) Of Brookline, on October 30, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Max Talent. Devoted mother of Harvey Talent and the late Harriet Sneider. Dear grandmother of Monica Meggison and her husband Tim and the late Lauren Sneider and great-grandmother of Maggie and Callie Meggison. Loving sister of Rosalind Kirstein and the late Alfred Madfis. Graveside Services at the Crawford Street Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Monday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Monica and Tim Meggison on Monday until 8 p.m. and Tuesday 12-7 p.m. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

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David  A. Berkowitz. M.D. Of Newton passed away peacefully on October 28. Prior to his illness he was a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice and at the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute. He is survived by his loving family, wife Linda, son Joshua of Oakland, CA, daughter Jessica and grandson Nathan Yasnovsky of Portola Valley, CA, mother Anita of Pompton Plains New Jersey, brothers Paul and his wife Patricia of Little Silver, NJ, Bob and his wife Nancy of Chestnut Ridge, NY, and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by friends, caretakers, colleagues, and prior patients. Memorial service to be scheduled. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to UCSF Memory and Aging Center – Fund B1566 through https://makeagift.ucsf.edu or to the Association for Frontotemporal Dementias

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KAFKA, Alfred H. Of Sharon on October 27, 2010. For 42 years the beloved husband of Valerie (Jackson). Devoted father of Rebecca Manor and her husband David, Benjamin Kafka and his wife Kim, Elizabeth Escarzega and her husband James and Victoria Allen and her husband Brett. Dear grandfather of Chloe, Drew, Sarah, Marcus and Dylan. Loving brother of the late Sydney, Milton and Bernard Kafka. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Sunday, October 31 at 2 PM. Immediately following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, family and friends are invited to Saphire Manor in Sharon and memorial observance will continue on Sunday evening at 6 PM at his late residence and Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Remembrances may be made to The New England Center for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.

Silvia  ( Silverstein)  Newman-of Chestnut Hill , on October 28, 2010.Beloved wife of the  late  Isadore “ issy”  Newman . Devoted  mother of Stephen Newman and his wife Ronda . Marilyn  Ladge  and her husband John. Dear grandmother of David and Dina Newman, Michael and Allison Newman,Richard and Lorna Newman, James Ladge and Meredith Ladge. Loving great grandmother of  Charlie, Jackson, Corey , Madelen, Caleb ,Samuel,  Ben, Rachel and Grace . Dear sister of the Pearl Cohen and the late Aaron Silverstein .Beloved partner of Edwin Lewis. Services at Temple Beth  Avodah 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton on  Friday  October  29, 2010 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park  a memorial observance will be held at the home of Marilyn and John Ladge until 6:00 pm Friday, Saturday evening 7-9pm, Sunday 1-4pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Avodah .

Ruth ( Solomon) Steinmetz of Lake Worth, Fl. on October 27, 2010. Beloved wife of Neil Steinmetz.Dear sister of Judith Solomon Cheren and Sandra Solomon Brooks Dear daughter of the late Sydney and Ethel ( Abramson)  Solomon. Graduate of Simmons College .Graveside services will Private .

 Edith “Eta” (Swartz) Katz, on October 24, age 97 of Delray Beach FL formerly of Stoughton and Sharon. Wife of the late Jack Katz. Mother of Sheryl Katz and her partner Donna Gay and the late Richard Katz. Grandmother of Tracy Katz and John and Anne Katz. Great grandmother of Jordan, Jacob, Ty and Abigail. Sister of Robert Swartz and the late Morris and Edward Swartz and Rosalyn Hewerston. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday, October 28 at 9:45am. Memorial luncheon will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice By The Sea, 1531 West Palmetto, Boca Raton, FL 33486.

Lucille (Tobis) Greenberg, October 27, 2010 at age 90, formerly of Newton. Devoted wife of the late Murray (Morris) Greenberg. Loving mother of Rhoda Bronstein and her husband Alan, Paula Winik and her husband Steven, and Nancy Bernstein and her husband Stuart. Adored grandmother of Debbie and Michael Pullen, Julie and Amikam Marhoom, Adam and Laura Winik, Rebecca Winik and Andrew Steinberg. Proud great-grandmother of six. Beloved sister of Doris Locke.Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. Memorial observance  to follow until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 1-4 and 7-9 in the Clubhouse , 20 Northwood Drive, Sudbury, MA.

Irving Bloom of Boston , on October  26, 2010.Beloved son of the late Samuel and Ida Bloom.Dear brother of Dr.Hyman Bloom .A private graveside service will be held on Thursday October 28, 2010

Needleman-Deborah “Debby” R. (Haimson) of Newton, on October 26, 2010. For 58 years the beloved wife of Leonard Needleman. Devoted mother of Michelle Rosenberg and her husband Dr. James Rosenberg and Kathy Rogozinski and her husband Mark. Dear grandmother of Joy and Fallon Katz, Robin Rogozinski Lewis and her husband Matt and Amy and Lauren Rogozinski. Loving sister of Barry Haimson and Susan Shensa. Graveside services at the Staro Konstantinov Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, October 28 at 1:00 pm. Immediately following services memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday and continuing on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Needleman-Deborah “Debby” R. (Haimson) of Newton, on October 26, 2010. For 58 years the beloved wife of Leonard Needleman. Devoted mother of Michelle Rosenberg and her husband Dr. James Rosenberg and Kathy Rogozinski and her husband Mark. Dear grandmother of Joy and Fallon Katz, Robin Rogozinski Lewis and her husband Matt and Amy and Lauren Rogozinski. Loving sister of Barry Haimson and Susan Shensa. Graveside services at the Staro Konstantinov Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, October 28 at 1:00 pm. Immediately following services memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday and continuing on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Sherr-Mildred “Millie” (Katz), died peacefully on Monday, October 25^th at the Ridgewood Center, Bedford, NH. Born, November 24, 1923 at the Notre Dame Hospital in Manchester, NH to Israel and Lena Katz. Formerly of Dorchester and Canton , MA and West Palm Beach,FL and more recently Manchester,NH for the past 6 years. She was a current resident of The Ridgewood Center in Bedford,NH. Millie was pre-deceased by her husband of 59 years, Charles Sherr. Survived by her loving family, Daughter,Jane Purcell, Son-in law,Robert Purcell, grandchildren Evan and Cori Purcell of Amherst, NH;son Paul Sherr, daughter in law,Susan Sherr; grandchildren, Benjamin,Leah and Sarah Sherr of Bedford,NH. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of your choice. Services will be private.

Sherr-Mildred “Millie” (Katz), died peacefully on Monday, October 25^th at the Ridgewood Center, Bedford, NH. Born, November 24, 1923 at the Notre Dame Hospital in Manchester, NH to Israel and Lena Katz. Formerly of Dorchester and Canton , MA and West Palm Beach,FL and more recently Manchester,NH for the past 6 years. She was a current resident of The Ridgewood Center in Bedford,NH. Millie was pre-deceased by her husband of 59 years, Charles Sherr. Survived by her loving family, Daughter,Jane Purcell, Son-in law,Robert Purcell, grandchildren Evan and Cori Purcell of Amherst, NH;son Paul Sherr, daughter in law,Susan Sherr; grandchildren, Benjamin,Leah and Sarah Sherr of Bedford,NH. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of your choice. Services will be private.

Dr. Maynard  Rosen , formerly of Newton, on October 22, 2010 .Beloved husband of the late Irma ( Leavitt) Rosen.Devoted father of David, Richard and Karen Rosen.Dear grandfather of Jonathan, James, Elisabeth , Michelle, Camilla.Great grandchildren Alexandra, Jordan,Alexander and Olivia.Loving brother of the late Marsha David , Sarah Cotton.Graveside services at The Independent Workmen’s Circle Cemetery , 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday October 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm.Memorial observance at the home of David and Nina Rosen 157 Bishops Forest Drive , Waltham, MA  Sunday until 8:00 pm, Monday 6-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Carl and Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center c/o Brigham and Women’s Hospital 75 Francis St. Boston,MA 02115

Eve Dickerman-of Chelsea , on October  21, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Howard Dickerman.Survived by loving neices and nephews.Graveside services at B’nai Brith Cemetery, Route  128 Peabody on Sunday October 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Susan Hope Rudman-  (Rosoff)  of Boca Raton, FL , formerly of Worcester and Springfield, MA , on October 20, 2010.Devoted mother of Stephen Rudman and his wife Alexandra of New Canaan, CT.  Dear beloved and loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Carroll and Edward Rudman.Loving sister of Nancy Spitz and her husband Marshall of Chestnut Hill and Jay Rosoff and his wife Stacey of New Canaan, CT. Devoted aunt of Preston Spitz, Evan and Gabi Rosoff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 41 Dedham St., Sharon, on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at  10:45 am. Following services,  memorial observance will be held at the home of Nancy and Marshall Spitz 36 Beverly Rd. Brookline until 4:00pm Sunday and Monday 6-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Richard Rosenthal Hospice Residence, 100 Shelburne Rd., Stamford, CT 06902.

Edward W. Tackeff-. of Newton ,on October 21, 2010.Beloved husband of Ann( Waldman) Tackeff .Dear son of the late Michael and Lena Tackeff. Devoted father of  Steven Tackeff, Patti Tackeff and her partner Debra Chong,Eric Tackeff and his Special friend Heidi Garfinkel ,Stepfather of Karen and David Sperry, Linda Yamada and Andrew Casler.Loving grandfather of Nicole Tackeff, Leann and Ryan Collins, Courtney and Aaron Bell , Tom Young and Nicole Young.Dear greatgrandfather Addison, Annabelle and Riley.Former father in law of Najia Sbai.Loving brother of the late Bertram Tackeff and his surviving wife Sterra. Graveside services at The Adath Jeshurun Cemetery 350 Grove St. West Roxbury on Sunday October 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Following services memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-4pm, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may  be made to The American Heart Association 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Roazen-Lawrence S. of Brookline on October 19, 2010. Dear son of the late David and Celia (Krentzl) Roazen. Dear uncle of Ann R. Wekstein of Brookline and Paul Wekstein of Colorado. Loving brother of the late Janis Roazen Wekstein. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, October 21 at 11:45 am. Immediately following services, family and friends are invited to the Marriot Courtyard, 40 Webster Street, (Coolidge Corner) Brookline. Remembrances may be made to Project Literacy, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA  02472 or to the Greater Boston Food Bank, 70 Southbay Ave. Boston,MA  02118

Helen Elizabeth Gordon of Pasadena, CA , formerly of Newton on October 9, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Gordon. Devoted mother of  James Gordon of Pasadena Dear grandmother of Kenneth Gordon.A private graveside services was held at The Chevra Kadusha Cemetery, Woburn on Sunday October 17, 2010 .

Sally Schuman-Formerly of Hebrew Senior Life and Revere,on October 14, 2010.Dear Aunt of Janet Schuman of Boston and the late Gary Schuman of Schuman of Olathe , Kansas.Graveside service at King Solomonm Memorial Park ( opposite 2676 Centre St.) West Roxbury on Sunday October 17 , 2010 at 1:00 pm.

Goldman-Damelin, Ruth (Silverman) of Newton, on October 11, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Rubin Goldman and Herbert Damelin. Loving mother of Lisa and Arthur Bryant and Iris and Ken Sokol. Devoted and beloved grandmother of Josh and Zach Sokol. Loving sister of the late Eleanor Zamansky and Sydney Silverman and loving companion of Gene Liebman. Ruth is also survived by her son Jerry Goldman,his wife Jane and daughters Rachel and Erica. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Friday, October 15 at 11 am. Following the burial at Baker Street, West Roxbury,memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa and Arthur Bryant in Waltham and memorial observance will continue on Saturday from 6-9 pm at the home of Iris and Ken Sokol in Sherborn. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that remembrances be sent to the Tippett House, 920 South Street, Needham, MA 02492.

Myer D. Erlich of Marlborough on Saturday October 9, 2010 at age 86. Beloved husband of the late Miriam S. (Cohen). Devoted father of Hannah Lind and her husband Peter of Marlborough and Jeffrey Erlich and his wife Halida of Thailand. Dear Grandfather of Joseph and William Erlich, Joshua Hill, Kyle, Connor and Noah Lind. Loving brother of Freda Erlich of Boston. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 11:45 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Myer’s memory may be made to the Friends of Mel Foundation, 20 Pond Park Rd., Hingham, MA 02043. Myer was a late WW II Army veteran.

Weiser-Varon, Benno of Brookline on October 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Miriam (Laserson) Varon. Devoted father of Leonard Weiser-Varon and his wife Amy Woodward,Daniela Weiser-Varon. Dear grandfather of Aaron and Anna. Loving brother of Daisy Schumann. Services at the Story Chapel, on the grounds of the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge on Friday, October 8 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, on Friday until sundown, Sunday 1-5pm and Monday 5-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Jewish National Fund, 78 Randall Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 or to the Hillel House at Boston University, 213 Bay State Road, Boston,MA 02215.

Shuman-Henry, formerly of Stoughton on October 5, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Ann (Goldsmith) Shuman. Devoted father of Richard Shuman and the late Karen Shuman. Father in law of Beverly Shuman. Dear grandfather of Andrea Shuman and Stefanie Canuto and great-grandfather of Ava Rae Canuto. Loving brother of Jackie Aronson and the late Myer Shuman. Also survived by loving Nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, October 7 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Jackie Aronson in Newton on Thursday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Daitch-Rosalyn P. (Simons) of Branford Ct. on October 3, 2010. Beloved wife of Richard Daitch. Devoted mother of Marjorie Beckwith and her husband James of Londonderry, VT, Andrew Daitch and his wife Deborah of Norton, MA, Lauren Hackett and her husband Jeffrey of Woodbridge, CT and Peter Daitch and his wife Alexandra of Lyme, CT. Dear grandmother of Rachel, Michael, Marc, Connor, Wyatt, Rebecca, Hannah and Jacob. Services at Temple Kol Tikvah, 9 Dunbar Street, Sharon,MA on Tuesday, October 5 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence starting on Wednesday 2-5, 7-9pm and continuing on Thursday 2-5, 7-9 pm and Friday 11-2 pm. Remembrances may be made to Rosalyn Simons Daitch Fund for AML at the Yale Cancer Center Attn: Kevin Walsh,Office of Development,Yale-New Haven Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven,CT 06508-9979.

-Dr. Kenneth E. Blotner of Boston , formerly of Brookline, on October 1, 2010. Dr. Blotner graduated Brookline High School class 1956, Tufts University, 1960 and Tufts Medical School, 1964. Dr. Blotner served in The U.S. Army Medical Corps as a Major . He was a prominent physician in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology , a Fellow of the American Obstetrical and Gynecological Society,member of the American Fertility Society , the Alumni Council of Tufts University and Medical School.Dr. Blotner trained at the Free Hospital For Women and The Boston Lying in Hospital now known as The Brigham and Women’s Hospital .He taught at Brigham and Women’s Hospital .He was Treasurer of The Boston Medical Library at Harvard Medical School , Editor of the Tufts Medical School Alumni Bulletin.He served on the Advisory Board of Tufts University Hillel and Board of Directors of Congregation Mishkan Tefila. Dr. Blotner was the beloved husband of Phyllis ( Stone) Blotner .Devoted father of Amy Blotner , Mark David Blotner and his wife Cindy of Newton .Dear grandfather of Matthew Zimmer, Sara Zimmer,Adam Goffstein, Melissa Blotner, Sabrina Blotner and Leo Blotner.Dear brother of Ellen Lipson and her husband Dr. Charles Lipson. Loving brother in law of Eleanor Ross and her husband Jeffrey. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Newton, on Monday October 4 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park the family will return to Congregation Mishkan Tefila until 4:00 pm. Memorial observance will continue at his residence from 7-9pm and Tuesday thru Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Dr. Kenneth E. Blotner Scholarship Fund c/o Tufts University Medical School, 136 Harrison Ave. Boston, MA 02111.

Deanne ( Cutler) Dorn-of Cambridge formerly of Lexington, on September 29, 2010 .Beloved wife of Dr. Barry C. Dorn.Devoted mother of Nicole Rolnick and her husband Michael of Westport, CT and Lauren Dorn-Jones and her husband Mike of Bedford, MA. Cherished Grammy to Sydney and Andrew Rolnick and Charlie Jones. Dear sister of Mark Cutler of Cherry Hill, NJ.Services at Temple Emunah 9 Piper Rd. Lexington on Sunday October 3 at 10:45 am.Following interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington a memorial observance will be held at the home Lauren Dorn Jones and Mike Jones until 7:30 pm Sunday and Monday and Tuesday 2-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Winchester Hospital Development Fund 41 Highland Ave. Winchester 01890.

Mendelson-Irving,formerly of Brockton on September 27, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Edith (Aransky) Devoted father of Alan Mendelson of Dartmouth, Jane Latchford and her husband Noel of CA, Amy Krell and her husband Ed of NJ and the late Mark Mendelson. Loving brother of Annie Wyman of Hyannis and the late Dorothy Cohen. Dear grandfather of Saul and Jordan Mendelson, Rebecca,Bradley and Kyle Krell, Molly Latchford and the late Marty Mendelson. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street, Stoughton on Friday, October 1 at 2:00 pm. Following the service,family and friends are invited to the home of Morris and Ina Cohen in Easton on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to the Mark Mendelson Fund, C/O Temple Beth Emunah, Pearl & Torrey Streets, Brockton, MA 02401.

Sidney Weinstein- of Delray Beach, Florida formerly of Brookline & Malden, MA. On September 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Janice (Saklad). Devoted father of Elliot Weinstein and his wife Adrianne Tubin and Nancy Railsback and husband Parker. Dear grandfather of Zachary Weinstein and his wife Anna-Maija Webb, Danielle Weinstein, Michelle Railsback, and David Railsback. Loving brother of Adele Citron and the late Bertram Weinstein. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances in Sidney’s memory may be made to the Zachary Weinstein Special Needs Trust, 48 Damon Road, Needham, MA 02494

Cohen-Ruth (Rubin), age 101,of West Newton, on September 23, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Cohen. Devoted mother of Alan H. Cohen and his wife Avis of West Newton and Warren Cohen and his wife Ruthie of Framingham. Dear grandmother of Dr. Jeffrey Cohen and his wife Dr. Jennifer Cohen, Jodie Peller and her husband Richard, and Marc Cohen. Also survived by Six great-grandchildren. Loving sister of Sophie Lerner and Irving Rubin. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, September 24th at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Waltham,MA 02451.

Grossman-Edna (Baer) of St. Augustine,FL,formerly of Elkton,FL,Dayton,OH and Stoughton. Beloved wife of the late Mike (Myer) Grossman. Loving mother of Steve and Judi Grossman of Elkton,FL,Roberta Ball of Brentwood,CA and Sonny and Barrie Grossman of N. Easton. Adored grandmother of Scott,Stacey,Rachel,Dann and Brian. Also survived by 9 Great-grandchildren Loving sister of the late Freda Baer and Marietta Finn. Graveside services at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park,opposite 2604 Centre Street,West Roxbury on Wednesday, September 22,at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at the home of Sonny and Barrie Grossman on Wednesday only. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale,MA 02131 or to a charity of your choice.

Dr. Lawrence Baker-, of Brookline, on September 20, 2010.Devoted Husband and best friend for 54 years of Phyllis L. ( Sheinfeld) Baker.Proud father of Jonathan S. Baker and his wife Anita M. Mosner of Bethesda,MD, Dr. Elissa Baker Gittes and her husband Dr. George Gittes of Pittsburgh, PA, and Elizabeth Baker Jacobi and her husband Will of Kensington, MD. Adoring grandfather of Grant and Gregory Gittes, Emily and Justin Baker, Sara and Jared Jacobi. Dear brother of the late Isabelle Hurwitz .Devoted uncle of Sandra Hurwitz. Special family friend of Joyce Hinds and caregivers Kathy Coyle and Margaret Quinn. Dr. Baker graduated Boston Latin School and attended Boston University.He was a graduate of Harvard Dental School Class of 1954 and Harvard Medical School Class of 1956. He was a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Associate in Medicine at Beth Israel Hospital , Courtesy Staff at Mount Auburn Hospital, member of The Mass Medical Society, Norfolk District Society, Greater Boston Medical Society , Brookline Medical Society, and an active member and past participant of the American Society of Law in Medicine. Dr. Baker was very involved with the Massachusetes Academy of Trial Lawyers, Mass Bar Association concerning Medicine and Law.Dr. Baker was a member of the Ezekiel Council at Harvard Medical School and past treasurer of Harvard Medical School class of 1956. He was a Captain in the U.S. Army from 1957-59.Services at Temple Israel , 477 Longwood Ave. Boston (Attendant parking on The Riverway) on Wednesday September 22, 2010 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park ,family and friends are invited to the Sheraton Needham Hotel,100 Cabot St. Needham until 4:30 pm Wednesday. Memorial observance will be held at his residence Saturday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Harvard Medical School , Class of 1956 , 401 Park Drive , Boston, MA 02215.

Eugene I. GREENWOOD, Of Lexington, retired Lt. Commander, Navy Fighter Pilot and President of the Advertising Company he founded, died on Sept. 13, 2010 at Kindred Hospital of San Diego, Calif. after a year long illness and injury. He was 80. Eugene was a beloved and cherished family man, a respected entrepreneur in his professional and social communities and a man who positively touched the lives of many people with his leadership, wisdom and good humor. Born in Boston, Mr. Greenwood grew up in Dorchester and Newton and after traveling the world in the Navy for 22 years has for the previous 36 years resided in Lexington with his wife, Sylvia having raised 5 children together. A graduate of Newton North Highschool he received a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Northeastern University in Boston. A career military man serving more than 20 years, Mr. Greenwood served with the Navy until his discharge in 1973 at the rank of Lt. Commander. After his military career he founded and grew a boutique advertising firm-Custom Column Service for more than 30 years prior to his retirement. An avid racer of pigeons, Mr. Greenwood was a top international competitor for many years. He also enjoyed reading and tennis. Mr. Greenwood is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia P. (Price) Greenwood, 4 sons, James, Mark, Andrew and Daniel (Dazza), his daughter Julie and his sister Rosalyn Greenwood Geffen. Burial with full military honors will be in Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, on Thursday Sept. 16 at 12:30pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Rosalyn Greenwood Geffen in Waban on Thursday 4-8 p.m. and Friday 12 noon to 4pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice