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Archive: March, 2010

MARTIN GITTEN

March 18, 2010

GITTEN, Martin Of Londonderry, NH, formerly of New Jersey and New York on March 18, 2010. Beloved husband of Arlene ( Walder) Gitten. Devoted father of Karen Gobler and her husband Michael of Newton, Pam Dratch and her husband John of Natick . Deargrandfather of Lauren and Ben, Brianna and Luke. Loving brother of the late Lawrence Gitten and his surviving wife Vera. Services at Temple Reyim 1860 Washington St. Newton on Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 72 East Concord St., Boston, 02118; or the American Heart Assoc., 30 Speen St., Framingham 01701.

BENJAMIN BODKINS

March 17, 2010

Benjamin William Bodkins-Of Stoughton on March 17, 2010, Beloved husband of the late Rosalyn ( Kassler) Devoted father of Lois, Elaine Feldman, Jacqueline Bodkins.Deargrandfather of Jessica , Amanda , Emily.Sister of the late Ida Rubitsky and the late Arthur, Sam and Milton.Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph On March 18

ALEX BEDER

March 16, 2010

Beder-Alex of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Randolph and Foxboro on March 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Frances (Geller) Beder. Devoted father of Janis Kahn and her husband Marvin Kahn of Holliston and Joanne Beder Sklar of Randolph. Dear grandfather of Rachel Abrahams and her husband Matthew, Debra Kahn and Robbie Sklar and great-grandfather of Sophie Abrahams and Noah and Eli Abrahams. Loving brother of Dorothy Rosenberg and Samuel Lodgen and the late Harry Beder, Anne Kristal, Libby Baratz and Arlene Branson. Brother in Law of Evelyn Beder and Milton Baratz. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Thursday, March 18 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Janis and Marvin Kahn on Thursday from 7-9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm and Saturday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Ben Finer Fund, C/O Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph, MA 02368.

SAMUEL KATZMAN

March 16, 2010

Katzman-Samuel of Newton on March 16, 2010. Beloved husband of Adele ( Gilden) Katzman . Devoted father of Harold Katzman of Newton Mitchell Katzman and his wife Sheryl of Westwood and Philip Katzman and his wife Joanne of Rochester , NY .Loving grandfather of Benjamin, Aaron and Arianna , Leo and Seth. Dear brother of the late Ruth Bleecker , Sylvia Swartz and Ida Margolis. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. ) Sharon on Thursday March 18, 2010 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm Thursday , Friday 1-3pm , Saturday 8-10 pm and Sunday thru Tuesday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Jewish National Fund 77 Franklin St. Boston, MA 02110

ROSAMOND D. BESSELL

March 16, 2010

Bessell-Roz (Waldman) of Natick on March 15, 2010. Loving ,devoted, caring wife of Henry Bessell. Dear daughter of the late Harris and Sarah Waldman. Loving, caring and devoted mother of Cindy and Brad Avergon and Mark and Linda Bessell all of Westborough. Dear grandmother of Brandon ,Justin, Maddison, Johannah and Benjamin. Loving sister of the late Rabbi Elliot D. Waldman. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland on Wednesday, March 17 at 1:30 pm. Following the interment at the Framingham-Natick Cemetery, Natick, memorial observance will be at her late residence on Wednesday until 9 pm, Thursday 1-4, 6-9 pm and continuing on Friday 1-5 pm at the home of Mark and Linda Bessell. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton,MA 02468-1431 or Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

EDNA WISE

March 14, 2010

Wise- Edna( Owen) , Formerly of Foxboro and Randolph, on March 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Herbert .Devoted mother of Barbara Close and her husband Stephen of Randolph and Paul Wise and his wife Kay of Tennessee .Loving grandmother of Aimee and Dawna. Cherished greatgrandmother of Ariel and Daniel . Dear sister of blessed memory Morton and Jerry Owen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday March 16 at 12:45 pm.Following Services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Stephen Close until 8:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

EDNA WISE

March 14, 2010

Wise- Edna( Owen) , Formerly of Foxboro and Randolph, on March 14, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Herbert .Devoted mother of Barbara Close and her husband Stephen of Randolph and Paul Wise and his wife Kay of Tennessee .Loving grandmother of Aimee and Dawna. Cherished greatgrandmother of Ariel and Daniel . Dear sister of blessed memory Morton and Jerry Owen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon on Tuesday March 16 at 12:45 pm.Following Services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Barbara and Stephen Close until 8:00pm Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday 12 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

HAROLD D. KAHN

March 10, 2010

Kahn- Harold D. of Newton, on March 9, 2010. Age 94. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Hurwitz) Kahn and Ann R. (Cohen) Kahn. Father of Kenneth of NH and Robert and his daughter Katie of Marston Mills. Beloved father of Judith Zukor of Newton . Already missed by the love of his life , his cherished granddaughter Amy Reingold and her husband Marc and beloved pee-pa of Jillian Rose Reingold both of Plymouth. Loving brother of Rhoda Soloway of CT and three nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, March 11 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Zukor on Thursday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

ROSALIND LEINER

March 7, 2010

Rosalind Leiner- Of Natick , Formerly of The Bronx , New York on Sunday March 7.Beloved wife of Stanley Leiner Devoted mother of Craig Leiner .Dear grandmother of Gabriel and Tobias Leiner.Graveside services at New Montefiore Cemetery 1180 Wellwood Ave. West Babylon , New York on Wednesday March 10 at 2:00 pm.

BEATRICE HILLSON

March 5, 2010

Beatrice Hillson-on March 5, 2010.Beloved wife of The late Henry . Devoted mother of Samuel Hillson. Services private

DOROTHY KELFER GOLDBERG

March 4, 2010

Goldberg-Kelfer- Dorothy ( Werner) age 96 , of Framingham formerly of Medford, on March 4, 2010. Beloved Wife of the late Harry Kelfer and Nathan Goldberg. Devoted mother of Jane K. Morrissey and her husband Robert A. of Sudbury, Jot Singh Khalsa and his wife Harbhajan Kaur of Millis and the late Susan K. Goldstein and her surviving husband Robert of Bethesda , MD . Dear grandmother of Stephanie Black and her husband Adam , Lyle Goldstein and his wife Adi, Scott Morrissey and his wife Bonnie , Brian Morrissey and his wife Jen . Also survived by 8 greatgrandchildren. Loving sister of the late Nelson and Chester Werner.Dorothy was involved in numerous Jewish and Community organizations .Services are private .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

BARUCH BRICKLIN

March 3, 2010

Bricklin-Baruch of Brookline, formerly of Philadelphia, on March 2, 2010. Beloved husband of Ruth (Galter) Bricklin. Devoted father of Daniel Bricklin and his wife, Dr. Carol Singer of Newton, Sarah Greenblatt and her husband Erwin of Ohio, and Jonathan Bricklin and his wife Alexandra of PA. Loving brother of Vivian Levin, Debbie Zeff, Hannah Albalak, and the late Hinda Gross. Dear grandfather of Rachel Bricklin and her husband Matthew Duane, Michael Rzepka, Joshua Rzepka, Adina Bricklin, Rebecca Bricklin, and Leora Rzepka. Services were held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, on Wednesday, March 3. Shiva will be at his son’s home in Newton. Remembrances may be made to Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459, JGateways.org .

NORMAN I. ROTTENBERG

March 2, 2010

ROTTENBERG, Norman I. Of Hingham formerly of Weymouth and Randolph on March 2, 2010. Beloved husband of Sally (Zygofsky) and the late Jean (Mendelsohn) and Bertha (Gordon). Devoted father of Eric Rottenberg of Columbus, OH; stepfather of Karen Rottenberg Foertier and the late Barry Rottenberg. Dear grandfather of Heather Rottenberg, Jessica Brown, and Jace Foertier. Loving brother of the late Mildred Revis and Dorothy Rottenberg. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St, RANDOLPH on Friday March 5 at 2 pm Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

ABRAHAM LOUIS LASTNIK

February 28, 2010

Abraham Lastnik of Framingham on February 28, 2010. Beloved husband of Charlotte D. (Borofsky). Dear son of the late Samuel and Mollie (Fox) Lastnik. Devoted father of Steven L. Lastnik of Framingham. Loving brother of the late Herman Lastnik and Gertrude Fisher. Dear uncle of Michelle Blumberg of PA, Bruce Fisher of FL, and Neil Lastnik of PA. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 50 Pamela Rd., Framingham on Tuesday, March 2 at 10 AM. Following burial at Beth El Cemetery, W. Roxbury, memorial observance will be at his late residence Tuesday through Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and will conclude Friday at 12 Noon. Remembrances in Abraham’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or your favorite charity.

GERTRUDE ZAIGER

February 28, 2010

Zaiger-Gertrude ( Green) formerly of Marblehead and Boynton Beach, Fl ,on February 28, 2010.Beloved wife of the late Albert Zaiger.Devoted mother of Richard D. Zaiger and his wife Joanne of Wellesley, Robert Zaiger and his wife Fredda of Natick and Ronald Zaiger and his wife Joan of Needham .Dear grandmother of Adam, Aimee Sprung and her husband Eric, Leah Schwartz and her husband Dan , Jeffrey and Kira Zaiger. Loving greatgrandmother of Alana Zaiger, Alex and Noah Sprung and Dahlia Schwartz. Devoted sister of the late Mike and Eddie Green.Graveside services at Temple Sinai of Marblehead Cemetery ,50 Buxton Rd. Danvers , Route 114 West (off Route 1 North) on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance at the residence of Ronald and Joan Zaiger 16 Fair Oak Park , Needham ,Tuesday only 7-9pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Jewish Housing for the Elderly 30 Wallingford Rd. Brighton, MA 02135( www.jche.org)

FABIAN BACHRACH

February 26, 2010

Louis Fabian Bachrach Jr. passed away in Newton Wellesley Hospital , Newton, MA , on Friday February 26, 2010 He was 92 years old . The famed third generation portrait photographer graduated Harvard College in 1939. He entered The Navy as an aerial navigator serving in the Pacific during WW11. In 1988 he earned a Masters’ Degree in Italian Literature from Boston College .He photographed Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy, whose portrait is displayed in The JFK Library in Boston,and numerous dignateries throughout the World. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Volk Bachrach he was also the husband of the late Janice Daugherty , He leaves four children Pamela, Gretchen, Louis Fabian Bachrach III and Robert Bachrach , grandchildren greatgrandchildren and 5 step children.A memorial service will be held at The First Unitarian Society 1326 Washington St. West Newton on Sunday March 14 at 2:00 pm

RUTH LANDMAN

February 19, 2010

Ruth Landman of Brockton formerly of Stoughton on February 19, 2010 at age 91. Devoted daughter of the late Harry and Sara (Brovich) Landman. Loving sister of the late Bertha Landman of Stoughton. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10:45 AM. Remembrances in memory of Ruth may be made to a charity of your choice.

GILBERT LEAVITT

February 19, 2010

Leavitt-Gilbert of Natick on February 19, 2010. Beloved husband of Adele (Shriberg) Leavitt. Devoted father of Harriet Sue Fine and her husband Richard of Alabama and Larry S. Leavitt of Framingham. Dear grandfather of Scott A. Fine, Robyn B. Fine and Jeffrey M. Fine and eleven great-grandchildren. Loving brother of the late William Leavitt, Abraham Leavitt and Betty Berland. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, February 21 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

THELMA GOLDMAN

February 18, 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.

MARVIN FREEDMAN

February 14, 2010

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.

HERSCHEL ABEL

February 14, 2010

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 HOLLAND

February 13, 2010

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

February 12, 2010

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

ROBERT BELT

February 11, 2010

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.

JUDITH G. GEFEN

February 11, 2010

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

February 11, 2010

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

ALFRED KRUGER

February 10, 2010

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.

SAM SEIF

February 8, 2010

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.

JACOB “JACK” SIEGAL

February 7, 2010

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 MILLER

February 7, 2010

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.

JACOB “JACK” SIEGAL

February 7, 2010

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.

BERTHA FELD

February 5, 2010

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.

LOUIS ARONSTEIN

February 5, 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.

EDNA JACOBSON

February 5, 2010

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

BENJAMIN MEDOFF

February 4, 2010

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.

THEODORE S. BRODY

February 2, 2010

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 LEVY

January 30, 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.

JUDITH PADOVER GREEN

January 27, 2010

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.

ARNOLD A. WOLFSON

January 27, 2010

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.

NANCY MARKS

January 25, 2010

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.

BEATRICE MEHLSAK

January 22, 2010

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.

ANNE NAISULER

January 21, 2010

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.

HARRIET D. WEISS

January 17, 2010

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

January 16, 2010

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.

RUTH JACOBS

January 15, 2010

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.

BARBARA W. STRACHMAN

January 14, 2010

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

JOSEPH ARONSON

January 14, 2010

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.

HAROLD P. GORDON

January 12, 2010

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.

RABBI NATHAN KORFF

January 11, 2010

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.

JOEL M. SAMUELS

January 11, 2010

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.

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