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Archive: June, 2010

MIRIAM STOLLER

June 22, 2010

Miriam Stoller -of Aventura , Fl. formerly of Randolph on June 22, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Leslie. Devoted mother of Michael Stoller of Delray Beach, Fl.Graveside services at The Sudlikov Cemetery, Fuller St. Everett on Fraiday June 25at 11:00 am

MIRIAM STOLLER

June 22, 2010

Miriam Stoller-of Aventura, Fl., formerly of Randolph on June 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Stoller. Devoted mother of Michael Stoller of Delray Beach, Fl. Graveside services at Sudlikov Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Friday June 25 at 11:00 Am

BESSIE WARTOW

June 22, 2010

Bessie Wartow- Of Roslindale, formerly of Chestnut Hill and Brookline. Entered into Rest June 22, 2010. Beloved wife of Morris Wartow for 69 years. Devoted mother of Ardele Wartow of Chestnut Hill, and Linda K. Wartow of Palm Beach, Florida. Also survived by special nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Baker Street Cemetery (American Friendship), 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at__11:00 am Memorial observance will be held following funeral services in the function room of Chestnut Hill Towers, Chestnut Hill, MA. until 9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated in her memory to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., FL. 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

GERALD “JERRY” KRAMER

June 17, 2010

Kramer-Gerald “Jerry” of Quincy , on June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Cynthia ( Smith) Kramer . Devoted father of Hilliary Kramer of Quincy and her Companion Christopher Riley , a Trusted and Devoted friend to Jerry and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of David Kramer. Dear uncle of Benjamin and Catherine Kramer. Loving Brother of The late Edward Kramer .A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Graveside at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , Pearl St. Brockton( From Route 128:Take Route 24 to Route 123W ,Left at set of lights onto Pearl Street Cemetery is one quarter of a mile on right )on Friday June 18 , 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Foundation 715 Albany St. Suite 329 , Boston, MA 02218.

GERALD “JERRY” KRAMER

June 17, 2010

Kramer-Gerald “Jerry” of Quincy , on June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Cynthia ( Smith) Kramer . Devoted father of Hilliary Kramer of Quincy and her Companion Christopher Riley , a Trusted and Devoted friend to Jerry and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of David Kramer. Dear uncle of Benjamin and Catherine Kramer. Loving Brother of The late Edward Kramer .A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Graveside at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , Pearl St. Brockton( From Route 128:Take Route 24 to Route 123W ,Left at set of lights onto Pearl Street Cemetery is one quarter of a mile on right )on Friday June 18 , 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Foundation 715 Albany St. Suite 329 , Boston, MA 02218.

GERALD “JERRY” KRAMER

June 17, 2010

Kramer-Gerald “Jerry” of Quincy , on June 17, 2010. Beloved husband of Cynthia ( Smith) Kramer . Devoted father of Hilliary Kramer of Quincy and her Companion Christopher Riley , a Trusted and Devoted friend to Jerry and Andrew Kramer and his wife Amanda of Brookline. Cherished grandfather of David Kramer. Dear uncle of Benjamin and Catherine Kramer. Loving Brother of The late Edward Kramer .A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held at Graveside at Plymouth Rock Cemetery , Pearl St. Brockton( From Route 128:Take Route 24 to Route 123W ,Left at set of lights onto Pearl Street Cemetery is one quarter of a mile on right )on Friday June 18 , 2010 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinsons Disease Foundation 715 Albany St. Suite 329 , Boston, MA 02218.

LAWRENCE A. BERNSTEIN

June 12, 2010

Lawrence A. Bernstein of Florida on June 12, 2010 at age 88. Beloved husband of Eunice (Weiner). Devoted father of Stuart Bernstein and his wife Nancy, David Bernstein and his wife Jill, and Rachel Wolsky and her husband Fred. Dear grandfather of Stefanie and Alexa Wolsky, Gerald and Ashley Bernstein, and Andrew Steinberg. Loving brother of Norma Rosenberg and Allen Bernson. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance at the home of Jill and Scott Weiner following the service until 1 PM on Thursday.

EDITH DOROTHY SUVALSKY

June 12, 2010

Edith Dorothy Suvalsky(Wolper) of Newton Centre on June 12, 2010 at age 93. Beloved wife of the late Paul Suvalsky. Devoted Mother of Sandi Boyd and the late Linda Carol Suvalsky, Beloved Mother-In-Law of Chandler Boyd and Dear Baube of Jaclyn Boyd. Loving sister of the late Leo Wolper, Arthur Wolper, and Shirley Greenberg. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 12:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Sandi, Chandler and Jaclyn Boyd, 3 Clayton St., Medfield, following the service. Remembrances in Ediths name may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Waltham, MA 02451.

BARBARA FOSTER

June 11, 2010

Barbara Foster of Boynton Beach, Fl, formerly of Newton , Passed away on June 11, 2010 .She is survived by her children Robert and his wife Gail , Mark and his wife Gilda , Karen .Grandchildren Donna, Dan and Michael .Greatgrandchildren Bryce, Asher and Ford. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday June 15 at 11:45

BARBARA FOSTER

June 11, 2010

Barbara Foster of Boynton Beach, Fl , on June 11, 2010. Dear mother of Robert and His wife Gail , Mark and his wife Gilda and Karen Foster. Grandmother of Donna, Dan and Michael. Dear greatgrandmother of Bryce , Asher and Ford. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday June 15

EDYTHE SMITH

June 9, 2010

Smith-Edythe (Brenner) of Newton on June 9, 2010. Devoted mother of Kenneth Smith of Watertown and Nancy Moon of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sarah Moon, Jessica Burns, Adam Moon and Daniele and Ariele Smith and great-grandemother of Simone Burns. Loving sister of Stanley Brenner of Palm Beach,FL and the late Gretchen Paul. Devoted aunt of Cathie Brenner of Brookline and Valerie Bishop of CA. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, June 11 at 12:45 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Nancy Moon until sundown. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.

EDYTHE SMITH

June 9, 2010

Smith-Edythe (Brenner) of Newton on June 9, 2010. Devoted mother of Kenneth Smith of Watertown and Nancy Moon of Newton. Dear grandmother of Sarah Moon, Jessica Burns, Adam Moon and Daniele and Ariele Smith and great-grandemother of Simone Burns. Loving sister of Stanley Brenner of Palm Beach,FL and the late Gretchen Paul. Devoted aunt of Cathie Brenner of Brookline and Valerie Bishop of CA. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, June 11 at 12:45 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to the home of Nancy Moon until sundown. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.

ROSALYN WEISMAN

June 7, 2010

Weisman-Rosalyn (Shuman) , age 88, died peacefully on June 6, 2010 at Newbridge On The Charles assisted living in Dedham, where she had resided for the past eight months. Wife of the late Dr. David Weisman and daughter of the late Frances and Harry Shuman. Loving mother of Linda and Edward Davis and Marcia Weisman. Beloved nana of Derek and Whitney Davis. Sister of the late Jacob and Franklin Shuman Rose was raised in Mattapan and graduated from Boston University. She met her husband on Nantasket Beach and the were married six months later. They moved to Hull where David had a dental office and Rosalyn stayed at home to raise her two daughters. In 1964 they moved to Newton and lived there until David died in 1973. She then moved to Chestnut Hill and began a career at Filenes in the Shoe Department where she worked for 18 years. She retired from Filenes and enjoyed her life traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She was famous for her baking and culinary skills which she loved to do and share with others. In her final months at Newbridge on the Charles Assisted living she made many friends and enjoyed her life despite declining health. She was given the best care and the family will be forever grateful to the staff at Newbridge for their love and kindness. Funeral services will be at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. West Newton on Wednesday, June 9 at 1 PM. Memorial observance will be at the Davis residence, in Framingham on Wednesday until 9 pm and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 PM.

CHERYL K. NICHOLAS

June 4, 2010

Nicholas-Cheryl K. of Weston on June 3, 2010. Beloved wife of Brett Robbins. Devoted mother of Kelsey London Robbins and Brennan Nicholas Robbins. Loving sister of David Nicholas, Harold Nicholas, Roland Nicholas, Margaret Bake, Susan Nicholas and the late Dorothy Noblet. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Avenue (Corner of the Riverway) Boston, on Monday, June 7 at 10:30 am. Attendant parking on the Riverway. Remembrances may be made to either Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, Ny 10022.

DR. CONSTANCE WOOD

June 1, 2010

Dr. Constance D. Wood died of cancer on Tuesday June 1, 2010. Constance D. Wood was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the first and only daughter of Dr. Henry Rosen and Ms. Annie Lena Miller Rosen. She graduated from Brookline High School with Honors and after graduating from Boston University, College of Liberal Arts, she was awarded an Assistantship to the Chairman of the psychology department for her graduate studies. After a year of graduate school, Dr. Wood was offered the position of clinical psychologist in the neurology department of Massachusetts General Hospital. There was an 11 year intermezzo from work until her youngest child was in kindergarten and she had completed the Masters Degree program at the University of Hartford. One of her professors, also Chairman of the psychology department at the Institute of Living, offered her the position of Research Psychologist. Following that she was the first school psychologist at the Connecticut Institute for the Blind. On moving to New York she was appointed as school psychologist for the public schools in Mount Vernon, New York. At the end of the school day she also worked as a clinical psychologist at the New Rochelle Center for Psychological Services and Education. She received her doctoral degree from Fordham University at Lincoln Center in New York. Following that Dr. Wood continued post-graduate studies in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at The Institute for the Study of Psychotherapy. Dr. Wood arrived in Houston, Texas on New Year’s eve 1977. She had been chosen to be the director of a school for emotionally disturbed children. In 1979 she went in to full-time private practice. She has treated children from ages 2 and up, adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of emotional disorders of childhood adolescence and adulthood. Dr. Wood has been published in psychological, psychoanalytic, and journals for the blind. Dr. Wood was on the medical staff at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, and Texas Children’s Hospital for over 25 years. She has been on the board of directors of Mental Health America of Greater Houston and on the board of directors of Main Street Theater. She was a serious devotee of the arts, opera, ballet, theatre, gallery and museum attendance. She enjoyed travelling around the world, visiting Europe many times, the Middle East, Far East Central and South America. Dr. Wood is survived by her children, Shelley Alyne Lasker of Hartford Connecticut, Marsha Karen Nell of Woodstock, New York, and Jeffrey Myles Lasker of Marlboro, Massachusetts. Dr. Wood is also survived by three brothers, Dr. J. Myron Rosen and Mr. Howard Irwin Rosen, both of Boston, Massachusetts, and Mr. Warren Kenneth Rosen of Boynton Beach, Florida. Dr. Wood felt that “Life is a precious gift that should be enjoyed to the utmost by all.” Graveside services were held at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph on June 3, 2010 . Memorials may be sent in lieu of flowers to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4009, or Houston Hospice 1905 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030-4009

IDA FELDMAN

May 30, 2010

Ida Feldman (Eta Becker) formerly of Randolph. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Feldman. Devoted mother of Myrna and her husband Herbert Altsher, Allan Feldman, Robert and his wife Helen Feldman. Dear grandmother to Loryn Altsher and her husband Jay, Resa Altsher and her husband Greg, Deborah Altsher and her husband Brian. Shane Feldman and his wife Karlin, Mikel Feldman and Rebecca Feldman. Loving great grandmother to Hayden, Simon, Sam, Mack, Evie, Lee, and Will. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon on Tuesday, June 1, at 11:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to New England Village, 664 School St., Pembroke, MA 02359.

FREDA SHAPIRO

May 27, 2010

Shapiro-Freda (Ginsberg) formerly of Brookline and Delray Beach, Fl, on May 27, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Alec Shapiro. Devoted mother of Alan Shapiro and his wife Karen, Linda Small and Sonya Grodberg and her husband Marshall. Mother in law of the late Melvyn Small. Dear grandmother of Kenny, Carla, Lauren, Matthew, Deborah, Becky,Judy and Lynne and great-grandmother of Chad, Drew, Jodi, Andrew,Dani and Matan. Loving sister of Lila Rosencranz, Anita Perlmutter and the late Max Ginsberg, Pvt. William James Ginsberg and Dorothy Slotnick. Beloved aunt of Susan, Ellie and Charlotte. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, May 30 at 10 am. Shiva will be at the home of Linda Small. Remembrances may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, 5000 Great Meadow Road, Dedham, MA 02026.

PAUL NEEDEL

May 23, 2010

Paul Needel of Delray Beach, Florida formerly of Randolph on May 23, 2010 at age 87. Beloved husband of Sheila (Vernon) Needel. Loving father of Howard Needel and his Wife Karynn of Marblehead and Adam Needel of Braintree. Dear grandfather of Ellyn and Justyn Needel. Graveside Services at Boylston Lodge Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday, May 24 at 12 Noon. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Howard and Karynn Needel on Monday and Tuesday from 1-4 and 6-9 PM and will conclude on Wednesday at the home of Adam Needel from 1-4 and 6-9 PM. Paul was a Past Treasurer of the Dorchester Roxbury Mattapan Association and a World War II Coast Guard Veteran. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

JAMES S. FEYMAN

May 22, 2010

James S. Feyman of Heights Crossing in Brockton formerly of Delray Beach,FL and Swampscott. Beloved wife of the late Onese(Kaminsky)Feyman. Devoted father of Arlene Backman and her husband Robert of Norwood and Steven Feyman and his wife Joy of Ohio. Dear grandfather of Melissa and Jason Warshaw, Wendy and Mark Weisman and Shayna and Russell Kearney. Graveside Services at Temple Sinai of Marblehead Cemetary, off of Rt. 114 Danvers on Monday May 24 at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Robert Backman through Wednesday evening. Contributions to his memory may be made to the charity of your choice

CORINNE LEVINE

May 21, 2010

Levine-Corinne (Roomgeller) of Hull on May 21, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Louis Levine. Devoted mother of Karen Wayne of Hull and Linda Frederick of Hull. Dear grandmother of Michael Louis Wayne. Loving sister of the late Harold Robbins and Ruth Antick. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, May 24 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Monday evening. Remembrances may be made to the National Lung Association.

HAROLD ROSEN

May 21, 2010

Harold Rosen of Westborough on May 21 at age 89. Born in Boston the son of the late Morris and Lena Rosen, Loving brother of Irving Rosen, Shelvin Rosen, and the late Frances Stern. Harold was a WW 2 Combat Veteran. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism and 4 battle Stars. He was recently honored by the Boston Volvo family for 50 years of sales. He will be dearly missed by his family, extended family at Boston Volvo and dear friends. Graveside Services at Temple Beth Shalom of Cambridge Cemetery, 232 Fuller Street, Everett on Tuesday, May 25, at 11 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Harold’s memory may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Member and Donor Services, P.O. Box 90988, Washington, DC 20090-0988 or The National World War II Museum,945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

MARIE SOFNAS

May 17, 2010

Sofnas-Marie (Freifeld) of Newton on May 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late David Sofnas. Devoted mother of Sheila Katzman, Marilyn Mazer, and the late Jerilyn Feitelberg. Dear grandmother of Robin, Lisa, Jennifer, Amy, Adam and Alexandra and great-grandmother of Rebecca, Rachel, Michaela, Annika and Miranda. Loving sister of the late Joseph and Bernard Freifeld and Tessie Gruber. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday, May 18 at 1:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

EVELYN “PEGGY” BERNSTEIN

May 12, 2010

Bernstein-Evelyn “Peggy” (Pearlman) of Boca Raton, Fl. , formerly of Newton,MA , on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Morris Bernstein . Devoted mother of Nancy Flathe and her husband John , Robin Wexler , Peter Bernstein . Dear grandmother of Lisa Wexler Monroe and her husband Tom , Lee Wexler and his wife Vered, Jessica Wexler , Michael Wexler and his wife Rachel and Cole Bernstein. Cherished greatgrandmother of Jake, Andrew ,Shai , Gabriel and Sonia .Dear sister of Marion Kaplan and the late Dorothy Rutman.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon,MA on Sunday May 16 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa and Tom Monroe until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Southeast Chapter ,201 East Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33064-3502.

EVELYN “PEGGY” BERNSTEIN

May 12, 2010

Bernstein-Evelyn “Peggy” (Pearlman) of Boca Raton, Fl. , formerly of Newton,MA , on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Morris Bernstein . Devoted mother of Nancy Flathe and her husband John , Robin Wexler , Peter Bernstein . Dear grandmother of Lisa Wexler Monroe and her husband Tom , Lee Wexler and his wife Vered, Jessica Wexler , Michael Wexler and his wife Rachel and Cole Bernstein. Cherished greatgrandmother of Jake, Andrew ,Shai , Gabriel and Sonia .Dear sister of Marion Kaplan and the late Dorothy Rutman.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon,MA on Sunday May 16 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be at the home of Lisa and Tom Monroe until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Southeast Chapter ,201 East Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, Fl. 33064-3502.

ARLENE GITTEN

May 12, 2010

GITTEN-Arlene ( Walder) of Londonderry, NH, formerly of New Jersey and New York on May 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Martin Gitten. Devoted mother of Karen Gobler and her husband Michael of Newton, Pam Dratch and her husband John of Natick . Dear grandmother of Lauren , Ben, Brianna , Luke. Loving sister of Eleanor Fridman, Florence Lewis and the late Anne Dobshinsky. Services at Temple Reyim , 1860 Washington St., Newton on Thursday , May 13, 2010 at 1:00 pm.Following interment at Beth Israel Memorial Park, Waltham, memorial observance will be at the home of Karen and Michael Gobler until 9:00 pm Thursday with Minyan at 7:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Lung Assoc., 460 Totten Pond Rd. ( Suite 400 ), Waltham, MA 02118; or American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham 01701

JOAN ROSEN

May 10, 2010

Rosen-Joan of Dedham, formerly of Needham on May 8, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Bernard T. Rosen. Devoted mother of Ellen Bello and her husband Gordon, David, Steven and Daniel Rosen. Dear grandmother of Samuel Rosen, Luke Rosen and Gail Bello. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Tuesday, May 11 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance at Newbridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Rd. Dedham on Tuesday until 5 pm and Wednesday 5-7 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

THERESA BALINT ROTH

May 6, 2010

Roth-Theresa ( Stern) Balint of Westwood, MA , on May 6, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Stanley M. Roth and Emerick Balint. Devoted mother of Marietta B. Joseph of Newton .Loving grandmother of Denise and Tara Joseph. .Cherished greatgrandmother of 4 great grandchildren.Memorial Services at The First Unitarian Society of Newton 1326 Washington St. West Newton on Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 4:00 pm.Reception to follow at First Unitarian Society .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to All Newton Music School 321 Chestnut St. West Newton,MA 02465

KENNETH E. STALLIONS

May 6, 2010

Stallions-Kenneth E. of Milton ,on May 6, 2010.Beloved husband of the late Beverly ( Finer) Stallions. Devoted father of Robert Stallions and his wife Debbie of Carver , Diane Krauthamer and her husband Ronald of Wrentham and James Stallions and his wife Amel of Milton.Loving grandfather of Jesse, Gabriel, Emily and Abigail Stallions, Maxwell and Kate Krauthamer and Ameila “Kikoo” Stallions. Graveside services at The Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Friday May 7, 2010 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will commence at his residence On Sunday 12-5pm, Monday and Tuesday 4-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Children’s Transportation Fund o/o Northshore Shrine Club , Leon Golden 3 Alderney Way , Lynnfield, MA 01940 .

SYLVIA (GREEN) GERSON

May 4, 2010

Gerson-Sylvia ( Green) of Framingham , formerly of Newton on May 4, 2010.Beloved wife for 68 years to the late Samuel H. Gerson. Devoted mother of Linda Grubstein and her husband Bernie and James Gerson and His wife Debbie.Dear grandmother of Michael, Brian and Debbie Grubstein, Alex, David and Jessica Gerson. Dear great grandmother of Ashley and Julia. Loving sister of Morton Green and the late Arthur Green. Private graveside services. A memorial observance will be held at the home of James and Debbi Gerson ,Thursday 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Visiting Nurse Association 209 West Central St. Natick, MA 01760

MARTIN D. HEARST

May 3, 2010

Hearst-Martin D. of Framingham,died very peacefully on Sunday, May 2nd at age 90. Beloved husband for 62 years of Marcia Alpert. Beloved father of Nancy Hearst, Ellen Hearst and her companion, Bill Giller, Judy Hearst and her husband, Dr. Nathan Wei. Adorec grandfather of Matthew, Alex, and Danny Gilman, Becky, Jeffrey, Benjamin, and Emily Wei. Martin was a veteran of World War ll and served in the Pacific for four years. He was an avid sports fan his entire life. Private graveside services were held on May 3ed. Remembrances may be made to the Metro West Hospice, 85 Lincoln Street, Framingham, MA 01702.

JANET HARRIET EIDELMAN

May 1, 2010

Janet Eidelman on May 1st, as the sun twinkled on the calming ocean in East Falmouth, Massachusetts. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully in her home. Janet was 79 years young and left behind a legacy of memories. She was born in Boston, was raised in Dorchester, and was married and brought up her family in Framingham. She worked at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham for 30 years. Janet and Elliot celebrated 60 years of marriage. With her love of the beach, they retired to Cape Cod to enjoy their life together. Albert, Ellen, Kenneth and Dana will always cherish the memories spent with their nurturing mother. Shoshana, Joshua, Max, Anna and Abigail will always remember their adoring Grammy. She also leaves behind her loving brother, David, with whom she shared a lifetime of memories. We will love you forever and always. Graveside Service at Sharon Memorial Park. 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday May 3, 2010 at 12:45 PM. Memorial observance at her late residence on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 PM.

IDA F. DORENFELD

April 30, 2010

Dorenfeld-Ida F. (Jacobs) of Framingham, formerly of Cambridge and Malden on April 30, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Israel Dorenfeld. Devoted mother of Arlene DeHaan and her husband Larry, Jeffrey Dorenfeld and his wife Cheryl . Dear grandmother of Elyssa and Jason. Loving sister of M. Ruth Sigel. Sister in law of Goldie Jacobs and the late Phil Jacobs, Bertha Bletstein and Charles Jacobs. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Monday, May 3 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Larry DeHaan on Monday until 9 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

SYLVIA SACHNIN LEVINE

April 27, 2010

Levine-Sylvia ( Sachnin) Formerly of West Newton and Delray Beach, Fl. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 27 , 2010 .She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Levine for 71 years. Devoted mother of Bryna Curley and her husband Steve.Cherished grandmother of Joy Curley, and Brad Curley and his wife Karen.Dear greatgrandmother of Molly and Isaac Curley.Dear sister of the late Raye Mall .Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Thursday April 29th at 12:45 pm.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Bryna and Steve Curley until 8:00 pm Thursday evening April 29th. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life ( Dedham Campus) 7000 Great Meadow Drive Dedham, MA. 02026 Attn: Anne Thomas

LEE JOSSELSON

April 27, 2010

Lee Josselson-Of Miami,FLorida,formerly of Chestnut Hill on April 27, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Israel ” Izzy” Josselson.Devoted mother of the late David Josselson .There are no immediate survivors.a Private graveside service will be held on Friday April 30, 2010 at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, Centre St. West Roxbury

STEPHEN FIELD

April 26, 2010

Field-Stephen of Newton , on April 26, 2010. Beloved husband of Ellen ( Rosenbaum) Devoted father of Barbara Schultz and her husband Jeffrey of Framingham, David Hochberg and his wife Lisa of Alexandria, VA. Deargrandfather of Lindsay and Melissa Schultz. Services private.Remembrances in his memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly 677 Winchester St. Newton,MA 02459

JANIE C. FELDMAN

April 26, 2010

FELDMAN, Janie C. Of Randolph on April 26, 2010. Loving sister of Alan and Phyllis Hoffman of Marstons Mills, Neil and Donna Hoffman of Marstons MIlls, aunt of Bruce and Joan Hoffman, Michael Hoffman and Lindsay Hoffman. Great aunt of Taylor, Andrew and Alex. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St, Randdolph on Thursday April 29 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Bruce and Joan Hoffman through sundown Friday. Remembrances may be made to The Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Suite 745, Boston, MA 02215 or to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St,, Randolph,MA, 02368.

MARY M. MCKINNON

April 25, 2010

McKinnon-Mary M.( February 1, 1926-April 25, 2010) of Newton ,daughter of the late Rose R. Bragga and Joseph McCullar, died after a long battle with Leukemia. Mary was a gifted musician and was a piano teacher for many, many children during her life.Mary was a strong human rights advocate and special education teacher, passionate about the rights of children.Mary is survived by her three children, E. Martin McKinnon and his wife Elly May McKinnon Daryl J. Mckinnon and his wife Judy E. Mckinnon and Roxan McKinnon, as well as her two grandchildren Ayanna and Nolan Mckinnon. Mass in St. Ignatius Church ,Boston College , Chestnut Hill on Thursday April 29, 2010 at 10:00 am.In memory of Mary please send contributions to the Permanent Scholarship Fund ,Community Music Center of Boston 34 Warren Ave. Boston, MA 02116

RUTH BOGRAD

April 23, 2010

Ruth Bograd -of Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 23, 2010.Born in Lawrence ,Beloved wife of the late Daniel. Dear daughter of the late Phillip Feinberg and the late Bessie Stup Feinberg.Devoted mother of Richard Bograd of Fl. Edward Bograd of Charlotte, NC and Bryna Davis of Portland , Oregon.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday April 27, 2010 at 9:45 am.

MICHELLE ZIDES

April 22, 2010

Zides, Michelle “Shelley” past away April 22, 2010. Daughter of the late Murray and Esther Zides and sister Marsha Zides of Needham. Beloved sister of Harvey and wife Shirley Zides of Middleboro Also survived by 3 nephews and their spouses, Mark and Rachel Zides of Southboro, Evan and Tiffany Zides of Wellesley and Mitchell and Bridgitte Zides of Attleboro. Also survived by 9 grand nieces and nephews and dear friends Joyce Haynes, and Bob and Betsy Gilman. Shelley was a graduate of Needham High School, Forsythe Dental School for Hygienists, and Brandeis University. She worked as a Travel Agent, a Delta Flight attendant, and a Hygienist for many years. Shelley loved writing plays and had one performed while attending Brandeis. Her passions were also photography, hiking, traveling and being near the water. Shelley’s happiest times were when she was with her family and friends. She will be sadly missed. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service on Thursday, April 29,2010 (10:45a.m.) at Sharon Memorial Park in Sharon, Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michelle’s memory can be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 9 Erie Drive Natick, Ma. 01760. There will be no memorial week

HENRY SCHWARTZ

April 21, 2010

Schwartz,Henry of Boynton Beach,FL formerly of Brookline on April 20, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Laura (Schlosberg). Devoted father of Joan Fassler. Loving brother of the late Samuel Schwartz. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, North Street, Randolph on Friday, April 23 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

CHARLES ROSEN

April 19, 2010

Charles Rosen- age 97 of Delray Beach,Fl. Formerly of Boston ,on April 19, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Ann F. Rosen.Dear father of Donald Rosen of New Rochelle, N.Y.Graveside servives at Sharon Memorial Park , 120 Canton St. Sharon on Friday April 23, 2010 at 12:45 pm.

MARJORIE ADAMS

April 17, 2010

Adams-Marjorie (Korch) of Taunton, formerly of Brockton on April 16, 2010. Age 52. Wife of John Adams. Mother of Joshua and Ashley Adams. Sister of George Korch, Jr. and Ira Korch. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, April 18 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of John Adams through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society.

DR. THEODORE LANGDON SAXE

April 13, 2010

Saxe-Dr. Theodore Langdon,91 of Newton and East Hampton,NY,died on April 12, 2010. He was an extraordinary physician, husband, father and grandfather. He leaves his son, Leonard (Marion) and his daughter,Carol Saxe Buda (David) and his grandchildren, Jordan, Jacqui, and Daniel. He is survived by his brother, David, of Ann Arbor, MI. He was predeceased by hi loving wife, Marjorie,and his brother,Irving. Services will be held in NJ. Shiva will be at the home of Leonard and Marion Saxe. Remembrances may be made to the Marjorie M. Saxe Memorial Fund at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA.

HARVEY SHORE

April 12, 2010

Shore-Harvey of Randolph on April 11, 2010. Beloved husband of Natalie (Shepard) Shore. Devoted father of Audrey Beerman and her husband Hal. Brother of Richard Shore. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Tuesday, April 13 at 10 am. Shiva will be at his late residence through Sunday evening. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society via Ariel Hyman participating in Relay for Life at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, www.relayforlife.org/wpima

GERTRUDE WEINSTEIN

April 12, 2010

Weinstein-Gertrude (Greenberg) of Randolph on April 12, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Harold Weinstein. Dear grandmother of Rochelle Kneller. Loving sister of Bernard Greenberg and the late Jack, Sydney, Benjamin Greenberg and Dorothy Fischler and Helen Knoff. Graveside services at the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Wednesday, April 14, at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at her late residence, through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to Old Colony Hospice, One Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368.

RUTH COOPER

April 10, 2010

Ruth Cooper of Newton on April 10th. Devoted mother of Marcia Cooper & husband Jeff Rosenberg, Carole Kushnir & husband Alan. Loving grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are private. In lieu of flowers, a charitable contribution to a charity of your choice will be appreciated.

BARNETT ULLIAN

April 10, 2010

Barnett “Bill” Ullian of Tamarac, Florida, formerly of Newton, died peacefully after a long illness on April 10, Yom HaShoah –Holocaust Remembrance Day, at the age of 78. Bill was the devoted son of the late Theresa and Maurice Ullian. He worked alongside his father at Ullian Buick in Chelsea and later opened a second automobile dealership in Framingham. Loving father of Marjorie Sokoll and her husband Mark of Newton, Howard Ullian of Bangkok, and Nancy Salvin and her husband Ken of Framingham. Cherished grandfather of Talya and David Sokoll, and Jessica, Rebecca and Joey Salvin. He is also survived by his beloved companion of more than 18 years, Geraldine Kram of Tamarac, Florida. Dear brother of Barbara Lazarus (Ullian) formerly of Chestnut Hill and Lake Worth, Forida. Graveside services at Baker Street Cemetery in West Roxbury on Tuesday, April 13. Please gather at the Baker Street entrance of the cemetery by 1:45 pm. Shiva at the home of Marjorie and Mark Sokoll following interment and through Sunday evening; daily 1:00 – 4:00 pm and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Contributions in his memory may be made to Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Jewish Healing Connections, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451.

SUZANNE Y. ORKIN

April 9, 2010

Suzanne Y. Orkin-of Framingham, formerly of Manhattan ,on April 9, 2010.Beloved daughter of the Late {Phillip and Claire (Yeager) Greenberg . Dearest mother of Marcia Lieberman and her late husband Edwin of Lexington.Loving grandmother of Zachary and Max Lieberman .Graveside services at Mount Hebron Cemetery , Flushing , Queens, NY on Sunday April 11 at 12:30 pm.

MAX WASSERMAN

April 9, 2010

Max Wasserman-of Concord, MA formerly of Oyster Bay, NY ,on April 8, 2010. Beloved husband of Lucille . Devoted father of Charles.Graveside services at Beth Moses Cemetery, Pinelawn, New York on Sunday April 11.

ESTHER KERTZMAN

April 7, 2010

KERTZMAN, Esther (Rosenblatt) Of Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Brookline, on April 6, 2010. Beloved wife for 65 years of Hyman Kertzman. Devoted mother of Ronda & Stephen Newman & Harvey & Noreen Kertzman. Dear grandmother of David & Dina Newman, Michael & Allison Newman, Richard & Lorna Newman, & David, Eric, Rebecca & Emily Kertzman & great grandmother of Madelin, Sam, Caleb, Rachel, Ben & Grace. Loving sister of the late Rose Chaet & Norman Kachel. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (Cor. of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON, on Thurs., April 8, at 10 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Michael & Allison Newman,86 Audubon Drive, Chestnut Hill on Thursday until 9 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA 02459. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

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