Archive: October, 2010

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

Virginia VARA, “Gini” (Gangi) Affectionately known as “Gigi”, of West Newton on Sept. 9, 2010. Dear daughter of the late Peter and Anna H. Gangi. Beloved wife of Henry D. Vara, Jr. Devoted mother of Holli Pauline Vara, Henry Dante Vara III, Christian Dante Vara and his wife Ellen and the late Lisa Ann Vara. Cherished grandmother of Lisa and Zachary McAuliffe, Nicholas, Mitchell, Jack-Henry, Scott-Christian, Eliza and Isabel Vara. Dear sister of Louis Peter Gangi and his wife Vincenza M. and Lawrence Peter Gangi. Funeral Mass at St. Bernard’s Church, West Newton on Monday, Sept. 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Visiting hours at the Henry J. Burke Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., WELLESLEY HILLS on Sunday, Sept. 12, 3-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St. (Suite 3H), Watertown, MA 02472.

John F. AMATO Of Norwood on Sept 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Marlene (Cusner). Devoted father of Gina and Craig Jones and Matthew and Megan Amato. Loving brother of Beverly Folts and Lorelei Durkott. Graveside services at the Baker Street Jewish Cemetery, 776 Baker St, West Roxbury on Monday Sept 13 at 11 am. Remembrances may be made to The American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen St, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Diabetes Assoc 330 Congress St, Suite 501, Boston, MA 02210

NEWMAN, Abraham Formerly of Quincy and Holborook on September 6, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Naomi (Frankel). Devoted father of Janet Silverberg and her husband Marshall of Randolph and MIchele Kaye and her husband Gerald of Sharon. Dear grandfather of Faith Ferrando and her husband Joseph, Amanda and Michael Wall, Daniel and Jacqueline Kaye and great grandfather of Abigail Kaye and Emily Wall. Loving brother of the late Frances Weinstein, Irving, Samuel and Leonard Newman. Services at Temple Beth Am 871 North Main St., Randolph on Wednesday September 8 at 12 noon. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Randolph or Temple Sinai, Sharon

Of Boston and Falmouth, suddenly on September 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Ted Cutler. Devoted mother of Robert Cutler and his wife Pam, Joel Cutler and his wife Randi, and Ellen Calmas and her husband Richard. Dear grandmother of Jeffrey and Katherine, David, Rachael, Sarah, Mallory, Alexander, Samantha and Benjamin. Loving sister of the late Leonard Berman. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Chestnut Hill on Wednesday September 8 at 9 am. Memorial observance will be at her residence in Boston on Wednesday through 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 280 Hillside Ave., Needham, MA 02494 or to the Silent Spring Institute, 29 Crafts St., Newton MA 02458.

WEINSTEIN, Edith L. (Barkan) Of Canton, formerly of Waltham, on September 6, 2010. Beloved wife of Samuel Weinstein. Devoted mother of Barbara Russell and her husband Gordon of New Hampshire and Ellen M. Zane and her husband Peter of Hingham. Graveside services at the Beth Israel Memorial Park, South Street, Waltham, on Wednesday Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Memorial observance will be at her late residence through sundown Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to Gann Academy, 333 Forest St., Waltham, Ma. 02452.

Beverly L. Promer of Framingham on September 4, 2010 at age 77. Devoted mother of Linda DeBlois and her husband Ronald of Bellingham and Steven Schlosberg and his wife Michele of Uxbridge. Dear Grandmother of Rachel DeBlois, Jocelyn Blanchard and her husband David, and Daniel Schlosberg. Loving sister of Ronald Promer and his wife Nancy of Pennsylvania. Loving Aunt of Julie Denlinger and Alan Promer. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 2:45 PM. Memorial Observance at the home of Linda and Ronald DeBlois on Sunday until 8 PM and Monday 2-8 PM. Remembrances in her memory may be made to MetroWest Homecare and Hospice, 85 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01702 or Rose Monahan House, 10 Judith St., Worcester, MA 01604.

ZAFRON, Philip Of Delray Beach , Fla. Formerly of Chestnut Hill, on Sept 3, 2010. Beloved husband of Barbara (Reed). Devoted father of Gary Zafron and his wife Marie, Neal Zafron and his wife Joanna, Barry Keesan and his wife Donna and Carol Stone and her husband Alan. Dear Grandfather of many grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Loving brother of the late Max, Samuel and Lewis Zafron. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday Sept. 5 at 1:45 p.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Carol and Alan Stone on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Conquer Cancer Coalition, PO Box 67308, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

WISE, Helen Age 102, formerly of Chestnut Hill on August 31, 2010. Dear daughter of the late Boris and Elizabeth (Shapiro) Wise. Devoted aunt of Ruth Miller and her husband Joseph and Irwin Chafetz and his wife Roberta. Beloved great aunt of Steven Miller, Barry Miller, Sharon and Allan Haims, Mark and Melissa Miller, Howard and Amy Chafetz and Larry and Rachel Chafetz. Also survived by nieces and nephews and many great grand nieces and nephews. Loving sister of the late Esther Chafetz, Rose Wise, Sarah Mitchell, Myra Levey, Michael, Max & Irving Wise. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St, (Corner of Chestnut St) WEST NEWTON on Sunday Sept 5 at 11a.m. Following the interment in the Indepdendent Pride of Boston Cemetery, Baker St, West Roxbury memorial observance will be at the Clubhouse at the Hills (Mainstone) Wayland. A memorial observance will continue at the home of Ruth and Joseph Miller, Wayland on Monday & Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Center St, Roslindale, MA. 02131

Dr. Andrew T. McAfee- of Newton, on August 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Jill Hahn. Dear son of James and Matilde ( Paolini) McAfee. Devoted father of Emma Rose McAfee-Hahn, Jordan Gill McAfee-Hahn, Elie Chance McAfee-Hahn. Loving Brother of Paul McAfee, Tobin McAfee Francesca Fanuele .Dear Son in Law of Richard and Sheila Hahn .Dear Brother in Law of Sharyn Hahn and Pamela and Michael Feigin.Services at Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston ( Attendant parking on the Riverway) on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at 11:00 am.Following interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield memorial observance will be held at the home Kristin and Scott Freeman until 8:00pm Tuesday and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 5:00pm-8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Beacon Academy 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA. 02215-5396

Barbara Schilling-(Barron) of Newton, on August 28, 2010. Beloved wife of Dr. Albert Schilling. Devoted mother of Debby Wolfe and her husband Gary, Carol Dores and her husband Bob, and Margie Butcher and her husband Steve. Dear grandmother of Allison Wolfe, Katy Wolfe, Michael Dores, Josh Dores , and Savannah Butcher. Dear sister of Irma (Perlis) Bookman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton on Monday August 30, 2010 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 pm Monday and continuing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund under the direction of Dr. Ursula Matulonis Dana Farber Cancer Institute , Dana 1210 , 44 Binney St.,Boston, MA 02115

Bertha Freedman- ( Sontag) of Brookline, On Aug. 25, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Archie Freedman. Devoted mother of Stephen and Carol Freedman and Leslie and Richard Saltzberg.Loving sister of the late Mitzi Heckman and Leo Sontag. Also survived by her Nephew and Niece Robert and Karen Sontag and grandnieces and greatgrandneices and nephews.Graveside services were held on Thursday Aug. 26.Remembrances may be made to Aid for Cancer Research P.O. Box 376, Newton, MA 02459

Gateman-Elizabeth E. (Spencer), on August 23, 2010. Beloved wife of Gerald Gateman. Sister of Henry and Philip Spencer. Graveside services at the Golden Crown Cemetery, Woburn on Thursday, August 26 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Irving Lee- of Boynton Beach, Fl. , formerly of Brockton, on August 23, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Leonora ( Kikoen) Lee. Devoted father of Joseph Andrew Lee and his wife April of Raleigh, NC .Cherished grandfather of Leandra, Abigail and Samantha Lee . Dear companion of Roz Staller.Graveside services at Beth Israel Cemetery , 232 Fuller St. Everett, on Thursday August 26, 2010 at 11:00 am. Following services family and friends are invited to Spinelli’s Function Facility ( 1 Newbury St. ) Route one South , Lynnfield until 2:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzhiemer’s Assoc. 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 ( www.alz.org)

Beatrice YOFFA, ( Gibber) August 21 2010, of Warrington PA formally of Beverly MA. Beloved wife of the late Borah Yoffa. Devoted mother of Sue Savy of Peabody, MA and Sandy Fisher (Mark) of Churchville PA. Loving Grandmother of Perry Savy, Tracy and Joseph Cranson, and Lauren and Josh Fisher. Loving great grandmother of Jacob. Shiva will be observed at the home of Sue Savy thru Thursday evening. Contributions in her memory maybe made to Arts for the Manor care of Neshaminy Manor Home 1660 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976.

Schonberg- Bronia (Langer) of Brookline on August 18, 2010. A survivor of the Holocaust. Beloved wife of the late Rudolf Schonberg. Devoted mother of Susan and Bruce Creditor of Sharon. Beloved Oma of Yael Creditor and Avi Creditor. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond St. Sharon on Friday, August 20 at 11 am. Following the interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, shiva will be held at the home of Susan and Bruce Creditor. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel of Sharon,125 Pond St. Sharon, MA 02067.

Burack-Nancy (Joseph) of Brookline, formerly of Newton on August 12, 2010. Beloved wife of Alan Burack. Dear daughter of Rene (Silverman) Joseph and the late Alvin Joseph. Devoted mother of Jeff Watchmaker, Liz Liberatore and Alex Burack. Dear grandmother of David Liberatore. Loving sister of Warren Joseph, Karol Joseph and Patty Joseph. Graveside services at the Shara T’Fila Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 pm. Memorial observance will be in the Community Room of 50-60 Longwood Avenue, Brookline on Sunday until 9 pm and continuing on Monday 4-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Conquer Cancer Coalition of MA, P.O. Box 67308, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. www.conquercancer.org

Wiener-Lydia (Gliserman) of Sharon on August 12, 2010. Devoted mother of Jeffrey and Julie. Dear grandmother of Laura, Dagney,Jacob and Charles. Loving sister of Michael and Gail Gliserman. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, August 15 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of her son Jeffrey through Monday evening. Remembrances may be made to Bastyr University, C/O Dept of Development, 14500 Juanita Drive North East, Kenmore, WA 98028 in support of Bastyr Integrative Oncology Research Center.

Winter-Helena (Hakman) of Newton on August 10, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Henry. Devoted mother of Mary Morgan and her husband Steven Morgan of Newton and the late Stan Winter. Dear grandmother of David Winter and his wife Malkah, Michael Winter, Bryan Winter and his wife Erin, Barry Morgan, Amy Morgan and six great grandchildren. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, August 12 at 1 p.m.. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Thursday until 9 pm and Friday until 4 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Alvin C. Tamkin, formerly of Brookline, MA passed away peacefully in Needham, MA on August 10, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Boston, Judge Tamkin had a long and storied history in Massachusetts law and politics. A graduate of Dorchester High School, Boston University and Boston University Law School, where he served as an Editor of the Boston University Law Review, Judge Tamkin served as First Justice of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Hingham Division, for three decades and presided in other courts around the Commonwealth including Newton, Quincy and Dedham and as a Judge on the Massachusetts District Court Appellate Division. A veteran of World War II, Judge Tamkin was elected to three terms to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Dorchester’s Ward 14, and to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor’s Council. Appointed to the Bench in 1963 by Governor John Volpe, Judge Tamkin remained an active member of the Massachusetts Bar for 62 years until his formal retirement from the Bar last month. Judge Tamkin was a member of the Plymouth County, Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations, a Past President of the Boston University Law School Alumni Association and a Past President of the America Jewish Congress. Judge Tamkin was awarded Boston University Law School’s Silver Shingle Award for Service to the Law School, and served on the Supreme Judicial Court’s Standing Advisory Committee on the Rules of Civil Procedure which drafted the Massachusetts Rules of Civil Procedure. Married and devoted to the late Jacqueline C. Tamkin for 43 years, Judge Tamkin was a devoted father and mentor to his two sons who both followed his path in the law. He was a loving and devoted grandfather to each of his 7 grandchildren whose success in school, sports and life was followed in great detail and with much pride. Judge Tamkin called his grandchildren the joys of his life. Judge Tamkin leaves his son Jonathan and his wife Cynthia Caporal Tamkin of Needham, MA and their children Andy, Ricky, Dylan and Jenny, his son Daniel and his wife Lucinda Cardinal of Manhasset, NY and their children, Emily, Elizabeth and Nicholas, and his brother Stanley of Chicago, Il. Funeral Services will be held at 10AM Thursday August 12, 2010 at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham MA, www.tbsneedham.org. Following interment, family and friends are invited to join the Tamkin family at Temple Beth Shalom from Noon to 4 PM. In lieu of followers, donations made be made in Judge Tamkin’s memory to the Jimmy Fund c/o Contribution Services, 10 Brookline Place West 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445 or to The Variety Club of New England Fund at Children’s Hospital Boston c/o Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn Street # 731 Boston, MA 02215-5301 or to a charity of your choice

Dr. Philip B. Bern-of Newton, on August 8, 2010. Optometrist in Mission Hill for 54 years. Beloved husband of Sandra (Miller) Bern. Devoted father of Steven and his wife Tiina of Finland, Martin and his wife Holly of Oakland, CA, and Rick and his wife Jaimie of Needham. Dear grandfather of Julius, Nathan, Bryce and Zachary Bern. Brother of the late Sol and Daniel. Dear brother- in -law of Arthur Miller and his wife Barbara of Canton. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Newton, on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 pm Tuesday and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Aid For Cancer Research , P.O. Box 376 , Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Haskell A. Lampke, of Boca Raton, Fl, formerly of Hull, passed away August 7, 2010, 2 months after his 100th birthday. He was the beloved husband of Adelaide (Ulman/Berger) and was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years Ruth (Miller). Devoted father of Robert S. Lampke, M.D. and his wife Edna of New York and James B. Lampke, Esq. and his wife Cindy of Hull, he was also the cherished “Pa” of grandchildren Daniel, Hull and Tel Aviv and Rachel, Hull. He also leaves his caring “step-children” James Berger, Illinois and Joan Crumpton, Florida. A 72 year member of the Massachusetts Bar, he was the former Town Counsel of Hull and a principal in the firm of Lampke and Lampke. Haskell was active in the Masons, Knights of Pythias, B’nai Brith, Temple Beth Sholom and other civic organizations. He loved boating, fishing, golf, life and most of all his family. Funeral from Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. followed by burial at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva week at the home of Jim and Cindy Lampke. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Temple Beth Sholom. 600 Nantasket Avenue, Hull, MA 02045 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226

Esther Fishman (Hirsh) of Watertown on August 1, 2010 at age 89. Beloved wife the late Rubin Fishman. Devoted Mother of Janet Fishman of Watertown and Edward Fishman and his wife Bonny of Florida. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 11:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be private. Remembrances in Esther’s memory may be made to the Boston Chapter of Hadassah, 2001 Beacon Street, Suite 101, Boston, MA 02135.

Howard Levin of Framingham formerly of Newton on July 31, 2010 at age 79. Beloved husband of Patricia (Poster) Levin. Devoted Father of Melissa Levin of Natick and Dana O’Connor and her husband Brian of Mendon. Loving Papa of Brandon, Sammy, and Hayleigh O’Connor. Dear Brother of Phyllis Levine of Mexico and Beverly Cohen of Randolph. Graveside services at the Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 3 PM. Memorial observance at his late residence until 9 PM Monday and on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Howard was the Owner & Operator of Longwood Realty Associates in Newton for 25 Years. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

CASWELL, Abraham “Al” Of Stoughton, MA passed away at home on July 29 at 96 years old with his family by his side. Beloved husband for 71 years of Ethel Greenstein Caswell. Cherished father of Sharon and her husband Neal Andelman and Ina Beder and her husband the late Alan Beder. Adored grandfather of Julie and Jeffrey Mokotoff, James and Anne Croteau Andelman, Jonathan and Suzanne Barrett Beder and Michael and Tamara Beder. Proud great grandfather of Isabelle, Sophia, and Aidan Mokotoff, Ivy and Lucy Andelman, Jacob, Mitchell and Caden Beder and Arianna and Andrew Beder. Loving brother to Anne Robbins and the late Israel Caswell and the late Goldye Baker. He also leaves many devoted nieces and nephews. Al spread to all his good cheer, his dry sense of humor, and his kindness. He lived his life with a quiet dignity and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, August 1 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance following the burial until 4:00 PM and in the evening from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and continuing Monday from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to Temple Beth Am Seniors, Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368 or The Bridge Center, 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.

Arlene-“Cissy” (Jacobson) Warshaw( of Aventura, Fl, formerly of Atlanta, GA. and Newton, MA, on July 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Melvin Warshaw. Devoted mother of Neal Levitan and his wife Audrey of Cambridge and Jeffrey Levitan and his wife Jane of Laconia, NH .Loving aunt of Peter Jacobson and his wife Maddy , Fern and Danny Toccin. Dear sister of Donald Jacobson and his wife Lola of Bal Harbour, Fl .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon ) on Thursday July 29 , 2010 at 12:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Neal and Audrey Levitan until 9:00 pm Thursday ,Friday 12 noon to 5:00 pm and Saturday evening 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The National Brain Tumor Society 124 Watertown St. ( Unit 2D) Watertown, MA 02472 or The Pan/Mass Challenge in honor of Neal Levitan 77 4th Ave, Needham, MA 02494.

Wendi J. Corbett(Ostrov) 54, of Brockton, suddenly on July 24, 2010. Dear wife of Richard, loving mother to Stacey Corbett of W. Bridgewater and Heather Thistle of Brockton. Dear grandmother of Kyle and Ryan Thistle of Brockton. Loving sister of Brad and Louise Ostrov of Santa Clara, CA and dear aunt of Ian and Aiden Ostrov of Oceano, CA. Devoted daughter of Irving Ostrov of Randolph and the late Barbara J. Ostrov. Visiting at 12:15 and services at 1pm on Tuesday, July 27th at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St. Randolph, MA. Shiva at the home of Irving Ostrov, Tuesday evening 6-9, Wednesday 1-4 and 6-9pm and Thursday, 1-4 and 6-9 pm. Burial will be private. Contributions to her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Peg Erlanger- of Newton, on July 24, 2010.Beloved Daughter of the late Florence ( Cohen) Erlanger and Jay Herman Erlanger.Dear sister of Steven Erlanger of Paris, France.Also survived by a devoted circle of friends.Graveside services at The Newton Cemetery 791 Walnut St. Newton , on Tuesday July 27 , 2010 at 11:00 am. Following services, family and friends are invited to her residence until 3:00 pm Tuesday .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Lionheart Foundation , PO Box 170115, Boston, MA 02117, Alternatives to Violence Project of MA , Box 333 ,Concord, MA 01742, MAZON, A Jewish Response To Hunger , 10495 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100 , Los Angeles, CA 90025 or Gardiner Howland Shaw Foundation, 355 Boylston St. , Boston, MA 02116

Greiff-Amanda Caren of Boca Raton , formerly of Needham , on July 21, 2010. Beloved Daughter of Patricia ( Levi) Greiff of Boca Raton , FL and Daniel Greiff and his wife Deborah of Needham.Dear sister of Andrew Greiff and his wife Kim, Mitchell, Jared , Joshua and Zoe Greiff. Loving aunt of Jacob and Harrison Greiff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Monday July 26 at 12:45 pm. Following services memorial observance will be held at the home of Barrie and Carol Greiff until 8:00 pm Monday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Boca West Cancer Research Unit , c/o Joanne Goldberg, 19490 Bayview Road, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Esther ( Plotkin) Fearer of Randolph , on July 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Abraham “Butch” Fearer . Devoted mother of Beverly Feldman and her husband Mark of Sharon,Linda Langenthal and her husband Terry of Randolph.Beloved Nana to Michael Feldman and his wife Cyre, Jeffrey Feldman and his wife Meredith, Heidi and Sheri Feldman.Loving great Nana to Elizabeth, Ilana, Benjamin , Aimee and Matthew Feldman.Loving sister of Irving Plotkin of Delray Beach, Fl. Services at Temple Beth Am 871 No. Main St. Randolph on Monday July 19, 2010 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park , Randolph the family will be at her residence until 7:00 pm Monday and thru Sunday evening July 25th.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Schepens Eye Research Institute of Boston 20 Staniford St. Boston, MA. 02114

GOLDMAN, Sarah “Sally” (Tobin) Of Delray Beach, Florida, on July 17, 2010, at age 95. Beloved wife of the late Abraham Goldman. Devoted mother of George Goldman and his wife Arlene of Boca Raton, FL, and Stanley Goldman of Delray Beach, FL. Dear grandmother of Beth and Sanford Tassel, Jennifer Goldman and Johnas Cuckier, Risa Goldman and Gary Madison, and Julie and Jim Tombari. Great-grandmother of Ethan and Drew Tassel, Arielle Levine and Evelyn Cuckier, Tucker and Sawyer Madison, and Isabella and Joshua Tombari. Loving sister of the late Hyman and Charles Tobin. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Wednesday, July 21 at 2:45 PM. Following services Memorial Observance at the home of Jennifer Goldman until 9:00 pm Wednesday, and Thursday 2:00-4:30 pm and 6:30-9:00 pm, Friday 2:30-6:00 pm. Donations in Sarah’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel

Jesse Saul Friedman- , 29 of Brookline, died Saturday July 17, 2010 Beloved son of Irene and Ronne Friedman, brother of Zachary, grandson of Ina and Sam Starobin and Evelyn Neumann. Funeral service Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Temple Israel, The Riverway, Boston. Parking available on The Riverway. Interment at Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield. Memorial observance at Temple Israel following the interment Wednesday until 4:00 PM and Wednesday evening 7:00 to 9:00 PM: Thursday 1:00 to 4:00 Pm and 7:00 to 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Jesse S. Friedman Fund: Riverway Project 477 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02215