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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 25th 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 25th 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.
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
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