Archive: February, 2010

Goldman- Thelma (Goldberg) of Dedham, formerly of Quincy on February 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Max Goldman. Devoted mother of Ruth Forman and her husband Leon of LI,NY, Trudy Rose Brody and her husband Martin of LI,NY and Phyllis Sara Goldman of NJ. Dear grandmother of Matthew Forman and his wife Mary Ann, Jeremy Forman, Michael Brody and his wife Lisa Marie, Julian Brody, Celia, Miranda and Becca Chadwick and three great grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Bessie Goldberg, David Goldberg, Bertha Cohen, Isabel Kofsky and Gilbert Goldberg. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, February 21 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be in NY. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

FREEDMAN-Marvin of Delray Beach, Fl , formerly of Natick on February 14, 2010. Decorated World War 11 veteran . Beloved husband of the late Dorothy ( Silverman) Freedman. Devoted father of Janie Freedman of Playa Del Rey, CA .Dear companion of Elaine Kaiser of Delray Beach, Fl. Devoted brother in law of Arlene Ross of Boca Raton, Fl. And Rene Silverman of Portsmouth, NH. Also survived by loving nieces and a nephew. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Wednesday February 17, 2010 at 12:45 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to National Military Family Association, 2500 North Van Dorn St., Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22302-1601.

Abel-Herschel,”Hersch” of Randolph on February 13,2010. Beloved husband of Sandra (Shrair) Abel. Devoted father of Allison Henkel and her husband Roger of N. Carolina and Erik Abel of Dorchester. Dear grandfather of Luke and Bailey. Loving brother of the late Seena Turok. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N.Main Street, Randolph on Monday, February 15 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Monday until 9 pm and continuing through Wednesday evening. Remembrances may be made to either Temple Beth Am, Randolph or to the Friendly Food Pantry of Randolph, P.O. Box 802, Randolph, MA 02368.

Matthew Lynn Holland, of West Newton, Massachusetts, died on January 31, 2010 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was 25 years old. He was born on January 6, 1985 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Meg and Bill Holland. Matt was on a journey through Chile and Argentina in search of meaning and adventure. With his fluency in the Spanish language he was able to meet many different people. He worked on organic farms, helped out in a permaculture community in Patagonia, and enjoyed dancing until the early morning hours in Buenos Aires. Wherever he went and whatever he was doing, Matt enriched the lives of the people around him. At the age of 13, Matt was already clear about his values and goals. He especially valued the relationships he created with the people he met and made an eloquent statement of his beliefs about relationship when he graduated from the eighth grade “Coming-of-Age” program at the First Unitarian Society in Newton. Matt was a reliable participant in the Society’s many social action activities from volunteering at the Boston Food Bank to being an enthusiastic participant in the Youth Coffeehouse that raises funds for the Chawama Family Home for AIDS orphans in Lusaka, Zambia. As a student at Newton North High School, Matt was a cross-country runner and an enthusiastic member of the Northern Lights, the School’s a capella singing group. When he graduated, Matt participated in City Year, Boston’s full-time youth service program, before entering the University of Massachusetts Boston as a freshman. Later, he took time off from his college education to work with LowerNine.Org, a grassroots non-profit dedicated to assisting homeowners to rebuild in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans following the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina. Other activities that Matt delighted in included construction work on mountain trails with the Appalachian Mountain Club’s trail crew (TFC), assisting with the high school youth group at Follen Church in Lexington, and hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He also loved playing games, reading, and creating unique food dishes. Matt is survived by his parents, Meg and Bill Holland and his younger brother Craig of West Newton, Massachusetts, and numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. A service will be held in Matt’s memory at First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St., West Newton, MA at 1:00 on Saturday, February 27. Matt was happiest when he acted in service to others: City Year, AMC trail crew, LowerNine.Org, distributing food through Fair Foods in Dorchester. Please extend his energy into the world by performing community service/ social justice work in his memory in whatever way is right for you, or make a donation to support such work. Send us a card (223 Webster Street, West Newton, MA, USA) telling us what you have done. We will collect your cards to put in Matt’s Book.

Eve Needleman-of Walnut Creek , CA , On February 12, 2010, Beloved wife of the late Joseph Needleman.Devoted mother of Claire and Linda. Graveside service Sunday February 14, 2010 at 1:45 pm at Sharon Memorial Park , Sharon. Shiva will be observed in California

Belt-Robert of West Hyannisport on February 10,2010. Beloved husband of Lois (Rafer) Belt. Devoted father of Erik Belt and his wife Debby. Adoring grandfather of Halley, Olivia and Emily. Loving brother of Sidney Belt and the late Samuel Belt and Ruth Robinson. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton on Sunday, February 14 at 11 am. Following the burial at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Natick memorial observance will be at the home of Erik and Debby Belt through 9pm on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Assn. 330 Congress Street, #501, Boston, MA 02210.

Gefen-Judith ( Guren) of Boynton Beach, Fl., formerly of Leominster, on February 11, 2010. Beloved wife of Dr. Sumner Gefen. Dear daughter of the late David and Nellie Guren. Devoted mother of Linda Miller and her husband Barry of Needham , Gerald Gefen and his wife Carol of Pensacola, FL . Dear grandmother of Scott Miller and his wife Christine , Lisa Miller , Jessica and Joshua Gefen.Dear greatgrandmother of Cecelia and Andrew Miller. Loving sister of Muriel Leventhal and her husband Norman and the late Doris Julian and Sybil Siegel. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. ( corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Tuesday, February 16 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will commence at the home of Linda and Barry Miller, 7-9pm and continue Wednesday 2-4pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

Irvin J. Bonn of Rochester , Minnesota, on Feb. 11, 2010 He was the Beloved husband of The Late Laura Wean Bonn and Ruth Bonn .Devoted father of Stephanie Harr and her husband Marc of Daytona Beach, FL, , Emily Bonn Rizza and her husband Robert of Rochester , MN , Laura Bonn Simon her husband Richard Simon of Coral Gables, Florida Stepfather of Ellen Nord .Dear grandfather of Jason Harr and his wife Kimberly, Angela Hester and her husband Lewis, Stacey Rizza and her husband Andrew Badley, Elizabeth Rizza Cimarilli and her husband John,Bradley and Dana Simon.Loving greatgrandfather of Emma , Joseph,Lillie , Simon and Sara.Dear brother of Freda Zwillich of CT and the late Philip Bonn .Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. West Newton ( Corner of Chestnut St.) on Sunday February 14, 2010 at 1:00 pm . Burial in Chai odom Cemetery , Centre St. West Roxbury

Kruger-Alfred of Brookline, formerly of Hull on February 10, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Rodman) Kruger. Devoted father of Barbara Ready of Chestnut Hill and Diane Glaser of Dallas,TX. Dear grandfather of David Ready, Stephen Ready and his wife Maria, and Jessica Ferrell. Loving brother of the late Joseph Kruger, Ida Sulkin, Esther Gidez and Samuel Kruger. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Friday, February 12 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara Ready on Friday until sundown and Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Seif-Sam of New Haven,CT, formerly of New Bedford, on February 7, 2010. Mr. Seif was a Holocaust Survivor. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Cushing) Sief. Devoted father of Martha Simpson and her husband John of Hamden, CT and Joel Seif and his wife Joan of New Hartford,NY. Dear grandfather of Paul, Rose,Nicholas,Shayna Simpson and Mark Silverman,Philip Silverman and Jeremy Silverman and also survived by Three grandchildren. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Tuesday, February 9th at 3 pm. Following the interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, the family will observe shiva at Ahavath Achim Synagogue, 385 County Street, New Bedford. Remembrances may be made to the American Gathering of Jewish Holocaust Survivors and their Descendants, 122 West 30th St.,Suite 205, New York, NY 10001.

Siegal-Jacob “Jack” , age 91, of 250 Hammond Pond Parkway , Chestnut Hill on February 7, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Esther ( Rotman) Siegal. Devoted father of Rosalie Gersh and her husband Sidney , Arthur Siegal and his wife Linda , Marjorie Peyser and her husband Ronald.Dear grandfather of Lisa Swerling and her late husband Jimmy, Jamie Levey and her husband Larry, Lori Sklar and her husband Gary, Jeffrey Siegal and his wife Brooke, Sheri Monheimer and her husband Eric, Tracey Goldstein and her husband Jeff, Corey Peyser and his wife Cheryl.Loving great grandfather of Adam and Carley Swerling, Lauren and Matthew Levey,Jared, Colby, Ethan and Zoey Sklar,Drew and Brett Siegal, Brandon, Jake and Ashley Monheimer , Zachary and Nikki Goldstein, Amanda and Maxwell Peyser .Dear brother of Lillian Seltzer, Sadie Rabin and her husband Edward, Milton Siegal and his wife Bunny and the late Nathan Siegal. Graveside services at The Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury/Newton line on Tuesday February 9th at 2:00 pm.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Rosalie and Sidney Gersh until 8:00 Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 -8:00pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Founder and President o f BoPeep Diaper Service of New England.

Beatrice (Uloff) at age 96, formerly of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2010 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Sendell “Charlie.” Devoted mother of Susan and Alvin Wolfe of Lexington. Dear grandmother of Jason and his wife Debra of Sharon and Steven and his wife Jennifer of Canton. Adoring great-grandmother of Hannah, Sophie, Jayna and Jordan. Loving sister of the late Sylvia Beranbaum. Loving Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI on Tuesday, February 9th at 12pm. Internment at Lincoln Park Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island. Memorial observance following the service on Tuesday, will be held at the home of Jason and Debra Wolfe. Then on Wednesday, through sundown on Friday, February 12th, at the home of Susan and Alvin Wolfe. In lieu of flowers, donations in Beatrice’s memory can be made to the Tomorrow Fund, 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903.

Siegal-Jacob “Jack” , age 91, of 250 Hammond Pond Parkway , Chestnut Hill on February 7, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Esther ( Rotman) Siegal. Devoted father of Rosalie Gersh and her husband Sidney , Arthur Siegal and his wife Linda , Marjorie Peyser and her husband Ronald.Dear grandfather of Lisa Swerling and her late husband Jimmy, Jamie Levey and her husband Larry, Lori Sklar and her husband Gary, Jeffrey Siegal and his wife Brooke, Sheri Monheimer and her husband Eric, Tracey Goldstein and her husband Jeff, Corey Peyser and his wife Cheryl.Loving great grandfather of Adam and Carley Swerling, Lauren and Matthew Levey,Jared, Colby, Ethan and Zoey Sklar,Drew and Brett Siegal, Brandon, Jake and Ashley Monheimer , Zachary and Nikki Goldstein, Amanda and Maxwell Peyser .Dear brother of Lillian Seltzer, Sadie Rabin and her husband Edward, Milton Siegal and his wife Bunny and the late Nathan Siegal. Graveside services at The Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury/Newton line on Tuesday February 9th at 2:00 pm.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Rosalie and Sidney Gersh until 8:00 Tuesday and Wednesday 12:00 -8:00pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor Brookline, MA 02445-7226. Founder and President o f BoPeep Diaper Service of New England.

Jacobson-Edna of Newton On February 5, 2010. Beloved daughter of the late Alexander and Rae ( Nathanson) Jacobson.Dear sister of Ralph.Private Graveside services on Monday Feb 8 , 2010

ARONSTEIN, Louis Of South Easton, on Feb. 3, 2010. Dear son of the late Abraham & Ethel (Levine) Aronstein. Devoted father of George Aronstein & Alexander Aronstein both of South Easton. Loving brother of Elaine Zane & her husband Dr. Sheldon of Hollywood, FL, also survived by numerous nieces & nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Sunday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Alexander Aronstein, in South Easton, on Sunday only. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Diabetic Research Institute Foundation, 200 South Park Rd., Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021.

Feld- Bertha, age 94 of 1284 Beacon St. Brookline on February 5, 2010.Beloved daughter of the late Jacob Feld and Esther (Vegal) Feld. Sister of the late Lena Grossman and Max Feld. Graveside Services at The Knights of Zaslov Cemetery 232 Fuller St. Everett on Sunday Feb. 7 at 1:30 pm.Remembrances may be made to a Jewish charity of your choice.

Medoff- Benjamin of Newton , on February 4, 2010 .Beloved husband of the late Jeanne ( Ulin) Medoff. Devoted father of Roger Medoff and his wife Juliet of Columbia, MD .Dear grandfather of Olivia and Maggie Medoff. Loving brother of Irving Medoff of Newton , Louis Medoff of FL. And Beatrice Fay of Fitchburg . Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Sunday February 7, 2010 at 12:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at his residence 210 Nahanton St. Newton unitl 5:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Brody-Theodore S. of East Dennis, MA , formerly of Newton, in Florida , February 2, 2010.Beloved husband of Eileen S. ( Millman) Brody . Devoted father of Allison, Peter and William.Graveside services were held at Sharon Memorial Park on February 4, 2010.

Charlotte (Zola) of Milton on Jan. 30, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Hyman Levy. Loving sister of Irene Titlebaum of Randolph. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. Funeral Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N.Main St. Randolph on Monday Feb.1 at 1 PM. Memorial Observance at the home of Irene Titlebaum following interment Monday through Wednesday evening. Donations in Charlotte’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Am or the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

Wolfson-Arnold A. of Falmouth , and Osprey, FL passed away January 26, 2010 at the age of 85 after a lengthy illness. Beloved husband for 55 years to Marilyn (Cohen) Wolfson. Devoted father of Wendee Wolfson Kanarek of Washington,DC and the late Donna Ann Wolfson. Dear grandfather of David Kanarek and Robert Kanarek of Washington,DC. Loving brother of Richard Wolfson and his wife Susan Wolfson and their children. Services at Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, Falmouth, on Thursday, January 28 at 12:30 pm followed by interment at the Beth El Cemetery, Fall River. Memorial observance will be at the Wolfson residence in Falmouth on Thursday until 9 pm and continuing Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 2-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd, #1010, Rockville, MD 20852, The Neely House, Tufts Medical Center, 750 Washington St. NEMC #0716, Boston, MA 02111 or to a charity of your choice.

GREEN, Judith (Padover) 98, of Del Ray Beach, FL, formerly of Chestnut Hill, on Jan. 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Leo J. Green. Devoted mother of the late Mitchell Green & the late Morris Green. Mother in law of Sarah Green & Roberta Green. Cherished grandmother of Lauren Shafer & her husband David, Robin VanHessen, Lisa Green & her husband Bill Dacey & Suzanne Bettinger & her husband Marc. Great grandmother of Jason VanHessen, Nicole VanHessen, Jordan Shafer, Leah Shafer, Jamie Bettinger, Allison Bettinger, & Jeffrey Bettinger. Loving sister of the late Carl Padover. Her positive outlook, resilience, & energetic mind are her legacy to all who knew her. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Sunday, Jan. 31, at 11:45 a.m. Calling hours will be held at the home of Joan & Fred Slafsky, 276 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, RI on Sunday following the service. Remembrances may be made to Hospice by the Sea, Haitian Staff Relief Fund, Boca Raton, FL.

Marks-Nancy ( Jacobson) of Palm Beach, FL.,formerly of Boston, on January 25, 2010. Beloved wife of Sidney Marks. Devoted mother of Susan M. Lazarus and her husband Harvey, Robert A. Marks, and Lawrence D. Marks. Dear grandmother of Laurie Dameshek, Wendy Fischman, Andrea and Lisa Marks. Loving great grandmother of TK, Jake, Molly and Corey Fischman. Dear sister of Susan Bennett. Services private. Memorial observance will be held at the Mark’s residence 3-7 pm Wednesday. Parking will be provided at the entrance of 100 Belvedere St., Boston. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or Morse Geriatric Center, 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive , West Palm Beach, FL 33417.

MEHLSAK, Beatrice (Miller) Of Natick formerly of Framingham and Newton on January 22, 2010. Beloved wife of the late H. Charles Mehlsak. Devoted mother of Joy Isenberg and her husband Peter of Holliston and Susan Goodman and her husband Harris of Framingham. Dear grandmother of David Isenberg, Jeffrey Goodman and his wife Melissa and Caryn Schreiner and her husband Steven. Great grandmother of Talia Goodman, Joshua Shreiner, Stephen Isenberg, Kylie Isenberg, Derrick Hollis, Corey Travis, Zachary Isenberg and Tiffany Isenberg. Loving sister of the late Sidney Miller and Libbie Lepoff. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday January 24 at 10:45am. Enter the cemetery through the main entrance and follow the arrows to the administration building. Memorial observance will be at the home of Joy and Peter Isenberg on Sunday until 8pm and continuing Monday & Tuesday 2-5 & 7-9pm. Evening Minyan at 7pm each night. Remembrances may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

NAISULER, Anne (Perlis) Formerly of Newton, on Jan. 19, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Aaron Naisuler. Devoted mother of Paul & Alan Naisuler. Dear grandmother of David Naisuler & Aliza Davidi & great grandmother of Jacob Naisuler. Loving sister of Jean Rubin & the late Betty Kahn, Sara Stone & Louis Perlis. Aunt of Ruth Morris. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Friday, Jan. 22, at 11:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at her family residence in Lexington, on Friday until sundown & Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Weiss-Harriet D. (Finkelstein) of Brockton on January 16, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Julius M. Weiss. Devoted mother of Rabbi Loel Weiss and his wife Patty and Scott Weiss. Dear grandmother of Yoni and his wife Sasha, Avi and his wife Devra and Etan and his wife Amy and great-grandmother of Ariella, Gavi,Liora,Yehuda and Jeri. Loving brother of the late Benjamin Finkelstein. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Monday, January 18 at 9:00 am. Burial in New York. Shiva at the home of home of Rabbi Loel and Mrs. Patty Weiss starting on Tuesday through Friday at sundown and continuing Saturday evening after sundown. Shiva minyan at the house Tuesday through Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Ben Finer Fund, C/O Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368.

Norman I. Ruby of Boston on January 16, 2010 at age 82. Beloved husband of Lois “Libby” (Goodman) Ruby. Devoted father of Steven Ruby and his wife Gail of Bloomfield, CT and Mark Ruby of Boston. Dear Grandfather of Matthew, Jordan, Elizabeth, and Brendan Ruby. Loving brother of Gerald Ruby of MA. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, Today January 17, 2010 at 9:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 60 Walnut St., Wellesley, MA 02481.

Jacobs-Ruth (Rosenblatt), of Brockton,died at the Lifecare Center of West Bridgewater on January 15, 2010. She was 95. She was the wife of the late Meyer Jacobs. Mother of Bernard Jacobs and the late Samuel Jacobs. Grand mother of Sherie Robyn Jacobs, Daniel Barry Jacobs, Michael David Jacobs and Jack Daniel Spellman. Sister of the late Bernard Rosenblatt, Joseph Rosenblatt and Dorothy Spiegel. Graveside services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Directors will be at the Pultusker Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, January 17 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Strachman – Barbara (Wheeler) of Sudbury, on January 14, 2010, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Herb Strachman for 45 years. Dear daughter of the late Harris and Esther Wheeler. Devoted mother of Jeff Strachman and his wife Stephanie of Framingham and the late Risa Dianne Strachman. Cherished grandmother of Alex and Elana Strachman. Dear sister of William Wheeler and his wife Penny of Norton. Devoted niece of Marion and Joan Wheeler. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Her ability to continually find true joy in life’s simple pleasures will always be an inspiration to her friends and family. Services at Temple Beth Sholom, 30 Pamela Rd. Framingham on Sunday January 17, 2010 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, a memorial observance will be held at her residence and continuing Monday and Tuesday 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm each day. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her name may be made to the Jimmy Fund 10 Brookline Place West Brookline, MA 02445-7226

Aronson-Joseph of Boca Raton, FL , formerly of Chestnut Hill, on January 13, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Irene A. (Needel). Devoted father of Lois Gold of NY and Audrey Schwab and her husband Sam of Lake Worth, FL. Adored bumpie of Matthew and Mara Gold, Jonathan Gold, Rachel Schwab and Sarah and Richard LaPorte and his great granddaughter Lea Gold. Loving brother of Norman Aronson and his wife Harriet of Delray Beach, FL and the late Herbert Aronson. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon , on Sunday, January 17th at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gordon-Harold P. of Wayland, Formerly of Rhode Island on January 12, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Mabel Gordon and the late Dorothy Gordon. Devoted father of Melvyn Gordon and his wife June of Southborough. Dear grandfather of Beth Gordon of Shrewsbury and Jeffrey Gordon and his wife Judith of Medfield and great-grandfather of Andrew and Chad Gordon of Medfield. Loving brother of Nathan Gordon of Boynton Beach,FL and the late Morris and Rose. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, Newton (Corner of Chestnut Street) on Thursday, January 14 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mel and June Gordon on Thursday until 9 pm and continuing on Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Korff-Rabbi Nathan Korff of Milton on 25th Teveth, 5770 (January 11, 2010) .Dear son of the late Grand Rabbi Jacob Korff and Rebbetzin Gittel Korff. Beloved husband of Helen Korff. Devoted father of Grand Rabbi Y.A. Korff , Dr. Jeffrey Korff and Dr. Janice Korff. Dear grandfather of Kimberlee Ostheimer , Brandon,Dovid, Mordechai, Baruch, Michel, Noah, David, Lee, Dan and Derek.Loving brother of Michel and Motti Korff, Molly Hixon, and the late Rabbi Samuel I. Korff, Rabbi Baruch Korff , Adele Gass and Bettie Berkowitz .Services at ZVHIL-MEZBUZ BEIS MEDRASH 955 Beacon St. Newton Centre, MA on Tuesday January 12 at 12:00 noon. Following interment in Everett, Shiva will be held at the Rebbe’s residence until 9:00 pm Tuesday and continuing Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 1-3pm and 6-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to ZVHIL-MEZBUZ BEIS MEDRASH, 955 Beacon St., Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Samuels-Joel M. of Boston, formerly of Brookline and Revere on January 8, 2010. Devoted father of Jayne Myer Samuels and her partner,Bruce Moore of Austin,TX and Joann Marisa Samuels and her spouse Evan Smestad of Sacramento,CA. Loving brother of Miriam and Joel Gopen of Sharon. Former husband of Ann Samuels of Marshfield. Uncle of Ruth Gopen of Sharon, Emily Gopen and her husband Sonny Crawford of Shelburne Falls,MA and Nathan Gopen and his wife Geraldine Gopen of Irvine,CA. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon,125 Pond St. Sharon on Tuesday, January 12 at 10:00 AM. Shiva will be at the home of Miriam and Joel Gopen Tuesday through Friday at Sundown. Remembrances may be made to the Israel and Doris Samuels Scholarship Fund at Temple Israel,Sharon,MA 02067.

Kramer-Albert of Newton on January 9, 2010. Beloved husband of Denise (Colitz) Kramer. Devoted father of Eric Kramer,Lauren Teller and Deborah Kramer-Zamcheck. Father in law of Marjory Fair-Kramer, Michael Teller and Mark Zamcheck. Dear grandfather of Ariel Rubin,Melissa Rubinsky, Carolyn Kramer,Doria Zamcheck,Kyle Zamcheck and Daniel Teller and great-grandfather of Shai Rubin. Loving brother of Irene Kramer and the late Nathan Kramer. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St) West Newton on Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11:00 am.Interment at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Monday until 8 pm and continuing on Tuesday from 1-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale,MA 02131.

Gelerman-Jack of Sharon, MA ,on January 6, 2010.Beloved husband of Brenda( Brams) Gelerman. Devoted father of David J. Gelerman and his wife Theola of Canton, Steven H. Gelerman and his wife Susan of No. Andover, Lisa A. Ruboy and her husband Joshua of Sharon and Edward M. Gelerman and his wife Julie of Canton. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Noah and Olivia Gelerman, Ian and Samantha Gelerman, Zackery , Jayson and Kyle Ruboy , Katelyn , Andrew and Meghan Gelerman. Dear brother of Sonia Neiman. , Max Gelerman Boris Gelerman of Israel , Rachel Rosenberg Flapan and Victor Gellerman ,and the late Lazar, Leah and Shmuel.Services at Temple Israel 125 Pond St. Sharon on Sunday January 10 , 2010 at 12:00 noon.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park , Sharon a memorial observance will be held at the home of Lisa A. and Joshua Ruboy until 8:00 pm Sunday and continuing Monday and Tuesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Temple Israel , Sharon or Chabad of Sharon ,162 North Main St. Sharon ,MA 02067. Jack was a veteran of the Israeli Army and the owner of the Butcherie ,Brookline

Epstein-Sylvia ( Goldberg) of Waltham, MA on January 5, 2010 Beloved wife of the late Abraham Epstein. Devoted mother of Paul N. Epstein and his wife Patricia Kralik of Louisville, KY, Arnold P. Epstein and his wife Jane of Stow, MA and Beatrice L. Wilson and her husband Ellery of Littleton, CO Dear grandmother of Eric H. Wilson and Emily S. Wilson , Daniel K. Epstein and Katherine T. Epstein.Dear sister of the late Claire Schwartz. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Friday January 8, 2010 at 1:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her residence Friday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Family & Children’s Services 1430 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451

Cline-Matthew , age 36 of Stoughton ,on January 5, 2010 after a valiant battle with numerous illnesses .Dear son of Barbara and Dr. Ronald Cline of Canton , formerly of Randolph.He is blessed with the love of his life, his soulmate and best friend Pam Karambelas who was always by his side to love and support him.He was the loving brother of Heather Rue of Needham and Joshua Cline and his wife Jessie of Bala Cynwd, PA .Best uncle of Hannah and Zac . Dear nephew of Helaine and Richard Berry and cousin Emily Berry .Cherished grandson of the late Evelyn and Swede Goldstein of Stoughton and the late Gladys and Dr. Harold Cline of Randolph. Services at Temple Beth Am , 871 North Main St.( Rte 28) Randolph on Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Baker St. ,West Roxbury, memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Dr. Ronald Cline 66 Indian Woods Way , Canton until 9:00 pm Thursday , Friday 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday evening and Sunday Thru Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Liver Association , c/o Zachary’s Hope, 88 Winchester St. Newton, MA 02461. Matt, rest in peace with Bubbie and Papa.

Etkind- Irving J. of Waltham on January 5, 2010. Beloved husband of Lillian ( Itzkowitz) . Devoted father of Alan Etkind and his wife Alice of Plymouth, MA and Stephen Etkind and his wife Susan of Cohasset. Dear grandfather of Michael and his wife Wendy , Diana , Matthew , Alexander and Zachary Etkind .Dear brother of Charlotte Coe of Ca. and the late Florence Pinkus. Services at Temple Beth Israel 25 Harvard St. Waltham on Thursday Jan. 7 at 12:00 Noon. Following interment in Sharon a memorial observance will be at his residence until 9:00 pm Thursday and Friday 10 :00am to 3:00 pm and Saturday evening 7:00 -9:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Temple Beth Israel

Seidel-Susan of Boston , on December 31, 2009.Born in Berlin, Germany Dear daughter of The late Paul and Recha ( Rosenow) Seidel . Sister of Werner Seidel of Jupiter, Fl. Graveside services at Roxbury Lodge Cemetery , 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday Jan. 3, 2010 at 2:00 pm.There will be no memorial week .Remembrances to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum 100 Raul Wallenberg Place , SW , Washington , DC 20024-2126

Paul B.Krutt of Newton on December 30, 2009, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease . Beloved husband of Myrna ( Ludwig) Krutt .Devoted father of Dr. Kenneth Krutt and his wife RoseAnne and Susan Craig and her husband John and the late Steven Krutt . Dear Papa of Hilary, Andrew and Lindsay .Dear brother of the late Barbara Weinstein .Dear uncle of Alisa ,Heidi and Stefani. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( (Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Sunday January 3, 2010 at 10:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will held at his residence until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-7pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. B.U. Medical Campus ,72 East Concord St. ( C3) , Boston, MA 02118

George M.Libin, Of Wellesley, on December 29, 2009. Beloved husband of Janet (Gilman) Libin. Devoted father of Richard F. Libin and his wife Cathy of Pocasset and Robert Libin and his wife Irene of Natick. Dear grandfather of Michael and Jennifer Libin and Renee Rosica. Dear brother of the late Muriel Cohen. Services are Private. There will be no memorial observance. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445-7226. George was a Veteran of WWII Army Air Corps China-Burma Campaign.

Dorothy Lasky-of Natick , Formerly of New York on December 27, 2009.Beloved wife of the late Calman .Devoted mother of Marilyn Lasky of Wellesley. Dear grandmother of Carrie, Julie , Daphne and David. Graveside services at Beth Moses Cemetery Pinelawn, NY on Tuesday December 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Dr. Alvin Peace Newman, 64, died peacefully in Newton, Massachusetts surrounded by his children after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved father of Jason Newman and his wife Angela Allevi, Stephanie (Newman) Morris and her husband Christopher Morris, and Kirsten Newman and her fiance Seth Walton, a brother Martin Newman and his wife Selma and their children, Richard and Staurt. He was also the husband of Linda (Schott) Newman. Dr. Newman was born August 15, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, son of Paula (Zugmann) Newman and the late Sam Newman. He was a diplomat and civil engineer for USAID working in the developing world on water resource development and disaster relief projects. His lifelong commitment to the developing world allowed him to fulfill his passion for travel and building his collection of fine art and textiles. Dr. Newman resided in Washington, CT since 2000 where it became his home and a home for his children and grandchildren to gather frequently. He is also survived by his four grandsons, Benjamin Morris, Owen Newman, Jacob Morris, and Evan Newman. Services were held Sunday Decmber 27th in CT

Shirley Winograd Kasten of Dedham, formerly of Newton, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2009, her seventy-fifth birthday. She is survived by her husband Jack Kasten; her sister Esther Winograd Belofsky; her children Nancy (David), Steven (Susan) and Michael Kasten; her seven grandchildren Jacob, Nina and Lili Stern; Joshua and David Kasten; and Samuel and Madeline Kasten; and an extended family of relatives and friends who deeply admired and loved her. Her passion for classical music, cooking, and helping others will guide us always. Funeral services will take place at 10 AM on Tuesday, December 22, at Temple Israel of Boston, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston, attendant parking on The Riverway. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Lodge of the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA, 01701.

Cutler-Edward L. of Deerfield Beach, Fl. , formerly of Brockton on December 21, 2009 .Beloved husband of Lucille ( Langer) Cutler. Devoted father of Philip Cutler and his wife Karen of Stoughton Lisa Graff and her husband Michael of Easton , Michael Cutler and his wife Gretchen of Brockton. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Dear brother of Roselen Vineberg and Sydell Rosen.Services at Temple Beth Am 871 North Main St. Randolph on Wednesday December 23 at 10:00 am. Following interment in Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at The home of Lisa and Michael Graff until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Jewish War Veterans 1811 R Street NW < Washington, D.C. 20009.

Evelyn Sprechman of Hopkinton ,formerly of New York on December 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry Sprechman.Devoted mother of Susan Strickland. Agraveside service will be held in Wellwood Cemetery Pinelawn, New York.

Margolin-Roberta (Fradin) of Randolph on December 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Milton Margolin. Devoted mother of Robin Giguere. Dear grandmother of Jessica and Jillian Giguere, Kara Sullivan and Michael Guarino. Loving sister of Sonya Goldblatt. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington st. (Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday, December 21 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016.

Jacob Ain “Jack” Share E-mail Visit Guest Book AIN, Jacob “Jack” Dedicated to making the world a better place Jacob (Jack) Ain, of Weston, MA, 94 years of age, died peacefully on December 18, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Jack Ain was born December 15, 1915 in Sea Cliff, NY to Julius and Clara Ain and lived most of his life in Sea Cliff and Old Brookville, NY. He leaves his beloved four sons and one daughter: Mark Ain, Lexington, MA; Brent Ain, Potomac, MD; Ross Ain, Washington, DC; Aron Ain, Newton, MA; and Alice Ain Rich, Weston, MA. He is also survived by 12 loving grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, two sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends. He was predeceased by his loving wife Pearl Ponemon Ain and siblings Sarah Morenstein and Herbert Ain. He was a graduate of Sea Cliff High School, Class of 1933, and New York University, Class of 1937 where he earned a degree in engineering. Jack lived a full life with his adored wife of 65 years, Pearl, at his side. For over 45 years, he operated a local plumbing and heating supply business that he took over from his father. But his real interests were his family and the charitable organizations to which he gave tirelessly. While Jack was involved in leadership positions with the Lions Club, Congregation Tifereth Israel, the Glen Cove YMCA and many other charitable organizations, the Nassau County Chapter of the Association for the Help of Retarded Children (AHRC) was particularly special to him. He served as a board member and leader of AHRC for many decades. In recognition of his dedication to providing assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities, the AHRC opened the Pearl and Jack Ain Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center on its Brookville, NY campus in 2005 through a lead gift provided by Pearl and Jack. He was committed to his community and energized by working to make the world a better place. He will be remembered as a man who cared deeply about his family and made a difference by helping those who needed assistance to lead productive and meaningful lives. Donations may be made in loving memory of Jacob Ain to the Pearl & Jack Ain Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center at AHRC Nassau, 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 11545. Phone 516-626-1000.Interment In New York on Monday December 21.

Marjorie Rae (Cohen) of Hull on December 12, 2009 at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Joseph “Jookie” Berman. Devoted mother of Susan Davis of Hingham, Harold Berman of Hull, Audrey Cassevoy of Hull and Joanne Berman of Hull. Loving sister of Roslyn Cutler of Florida and Hull. Dear grandmother of Corey, Julie, Jane, Jake, and Ethan. Also survived by 2 great grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon, MA on Monday December 14, 2009 at 12:45 PM. Memorial observance will be at Marjorie’s late residence, Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 12-9 pm. Remembrances in her memory should be made to a charity of your choice. Marjorie was the owner and operator of Cohen’s Restaurant in Hull for many years. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, Newton, MA.

Willens-Charles H. of Boston on December 11, 2009. Dear son of the late Benjamin and Esther Willens. Loving brother of Anita Rizzo, Bernice Heyman, Melvin Willens, Joanne Willens, Kenneth Willens, Richard Willens and Nan Noble. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Sunday, December 13 at 12 noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Nan and James Noble on Sunday and continuing on Monday at the home of Richard and Carol Willens from 2-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hale House, 273 Clarendon St. Boston,MA 02116.

Sokolove-Rose ( Kramer) of Chestnut Hill , age 101 , on December 9, 2009 .Beloved wife of the late Morris Sokolove. Devoted mother of James Sokolove and his wife Stephanie of Newton. Dear grandmother of Samara Goldstein and her husband Jeff , Rachel Weinstein and her husband Pepin Torres, Dina Skromme and her husband Isaac and Madeleine Sokolove .Dear greatgrandmother of Hannah and Shira Goldstein , Avi and Malena Torres, Benjamin and Yehuda Skromme. Loving Sister of the late Jean Mann, Israel ,Myer , George and Louis Kramer . Devoted aunt of Gertrude Geller, Joyce Cerundolo. Services will be held at Temple B’nai Israel ,1 Wave Avenue ,Beachmont , Revere on Thursday December 10, at 11:00 am. Following the interment at The B’nai Israel Cemetery , Everett , a memorial observance will be held at the home of James and Stephanie Sokolove until 8:00 pm Thursday and Friday 1-3pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew College 160 Herrick Road ,Newton, MA 02459 or American Jewish World Service, 45 West 36th St. New York City, New York 10018