Archive: January, 2010

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

HOLOFF, Richard, age 63, of Toronto, Canada, formerly of Attleboro,MA and Los Angeles, CA, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Susan (Kurland) Holoff. Devoted father of Jonathan H. Holoff of Toronto and Rachel R. Holoff of Toronto. Dear son of the late Mildred (Simonds) Holoff and the late Dr. James Holoff of Attleboro, and dearest brother of Alan Holoff of Attleboro. Son-in-law of Anita and the late Manuel Kurland of Newton. A national partner and senior consultant for over 30 years in Boston, Los Angeles and Toronto, Richard had a distinguished career with Mercer (Canada) LLC / Marsh & McLennan Companies. Well respected and loved, Richard was both a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries and a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He leaves behind many friends and co-workers and will be greatly missed. Services on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 1 PM at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be at the home of James Kurland 40 Pacella Drive ,Dedham until 8 PM Sunday , Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM and then continuing at the home of Anita Kurland 210 Nahanton St. Newton Wednesday and Thursday, 2-5 PM and 7-9 PM . In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation 3932D Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL 34231 or Princess Margaret Hospital 610 University Ave. Toronto, ON M5G 2M9.

Schwartz- Isidore of Brockton on December 6, 2009 .Beloved husband of Helen( Lipofsky) Devoted father of Barry D. Schwartz and his wife Roselyn of New Orleans, and Glenn Schwartz of North Grafton. Dear grandfather of Harlan and Arielle Schwartz. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday December 8 , 2009 at 11:45 AM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Judith A. (Mendelsohn) of Brockton on December 5, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Philip Fishman. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Fishman and his wife Judith of Framingham, Steven Fishman and his wife Judith of Brockton, Linda Wheland and her husband Gerald of Halifax, William Fishman and his wife Lena of Milton, VT, Gary Fishman and his wife Janice of Israel, and Debra Dubiner and her husband Eric of Westwood. Dear grandmother of Stefanie and her fiancé Eric, Marc and his wife Victoria, Maxine, Heather, Matthew, Ben, Sam, Michal, Abigail, Talia, and the late Joshua. Dear sister of the late Jean Rottenberg. Service at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 10 am. Burial in Linwood Memorial Park, Randolph. Memorial Observance will be at her late residence Tuesday until 9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 1-5 and 7-9 pm, and Friday 1-3 PM. The family will also be sitting at the home of Jeffrey and Judith Fishman on Wednesday 7-9 pm and Thursday 1-5 and 7-9 PM. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or a charity of your choice.

Hilda Shafferman-In Los Angeles, CA , Dec. 4. 2009 Beloved mother of Fred Shafferman of La and The late David Shafferman. Sister of Zeke Cooper of Lexington.Graveside services at Boylston Lodge Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday December 11, 2009 at 11:00 am .Further information will be announced Thursday

RYTER- Daniel S. of Newton, on December 3, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Zelda ( Freedman) Ryter. Devoted father of David Ryter and his wife Jane of Newton, Alan Ryter of San Francisco and Dr. Edward Ryter of Wilbraham .Dear grandfather of Michael and Carrie Ryter .Loving brother of Richard Ryter and his wife Rosalyn of Sharon. Services at Temple Emanuel 385 ward St. Newton on Friday December 4 at 9:30 Am.Following interment at Temple Emanuel Memorial Park, Randolph a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 3:00 pm Friday and Sunday 1-4, 7-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hospice of The Good Shepherd 2042 Beacon St. Newton, MA 02468-1431

Swartz-Esther (Kallman) of Brockton on December 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin W. Swartz. Devoted mother of Roselyn Nelson of Brockton and Marlene Sears and her husband Frank of Brockton. Mother in Law of the late Larry Nelson. Dear grandmother of Heather Sears,Benjamin Sears,Matthew and Eleanor Nelson. Loving sister of the late Edward Kallman,Arthur Kallman, Bessie Hesed and Pauline Bodkins Carpentier. Graveside services at the Chevra Shas Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, December 3 at 11am. Shiva at the home of Roselyn Nelson on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday until 3 pm, Saturday evening, Sunday through Wednesday 1-4, 6-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton, MA 02401.

Miller-Robert T. of Hollywood,FL, formerly of Newton and Dorchester on November 30, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline (Liberman) Miller. Devoted father of Andrea Miller Tate and her husband Stephen of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Sharon Miller Tucker and her husband Jeffrey of Cooper City, FL. Loving and devoted papa of Dara, Amanda,Sydney,David and Abigail. Graveside services at the American Friendship Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Wednesday, December 2 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Sharon Tucker, 3721 Ottawa Lane, Cooper City, FL 33026. Remembrances may be made to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance,(NCCRA) 1201 West 5th Street, Suite T-700, Los Angeles, CA 90017.

Finstein-Irving of Delray Beach, Fl. formerly of Brookline, on November 30, 2009.Beloved husband of the late Pearl.Beloved father and grandfather.Graveside services at Custom Tailors Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday December 3, 2009 at 1:00 pm. There will be no memorial observance.

Arnold of Peabody, formerly of Newton and Florida on November 27, 2009 at age 90. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (Rood) Weisman. Devoted father of Laurie Swett and her late husband Robert B. Swett Jr. of Newton, Steven Weisman and his wife Carole of Amherst, and Eliot Weisman and his wife Barbra of Concord. Dear Grandfather of Matthew Swett and his wife Tanya, Brian and Sarah Swett, and Loren, Roger, Gregory, and Michelle Weisman. Loving Great Grandfather of Hailey, Avery, and Ella Swett. Brother of Stanley Weisman and his wife Elinor of Chestnut Hill and the late Essie Weisman Gray. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday, November 30, 2009 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Laurie Swett until 6 pm Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Remembrances in Arnold’s memory may be made to the Newton Schools Foundation, Robert Swett Fund, 100 Walnut St., Newton, MA 02460.

Charloff- Charles H. of Coral Springs,FL, formerly of West Roxbury on November 25, 2009. Beloved husband of tha late Bessie (Kremerman). Devoted father of Stanley Charloff and his wife Carole, Elaine Slovin and her husband Ronald, Andrea Weinstein and her life partner Terry Loucks. Dear grandfather of Jeffrey and Sharon Charloff, Donna Charloff, Sheryl and Jay Cicerone, Michelle and Mark Harris , Alan and Cyndi Weinstein and great-grandfather of David and Emma Charloff,Jenna and Michael Cicerone, Mitchell and Brian Harris and Kobe Weinstein. Loving brother of Mildred Cohen. Graveside services at the Shepetovka Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, November 29 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Elaine and Ronald Slovin in Natick, through 9pm on Sunday,.Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Edith (Ginsburg) Abrams,died at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Center in Natick on November 24, 2009. She was 92. She was the wife of the late David Abrams. She was the mother of Marjorie Edelson and her husband Elihu of Framingham and Judith Fishman and her husband Jeffrey of Framingham; her grandchildren, Robyn Kozierok and her husband Charles, Lawrence Edelson, Steven Edelson and his wife Jenny, Heather Fishman and the late Joshua Fishman; her great-grandchildren, Ryan,Matthew and Evan Kozierok and Emmanuel Edelson; her sister Ruth Levenson of Louisiana and the late Harvey Ginsburg. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, November 25 at 10:30 AM Memorial observance will be at the home of Judith and Jeffrey Fishman on Wednesday until 9 pm, Thursday 7-9:30 pm, Friday 1-3 pm and Saturday 7-9:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Robert Bronstein of Brookline on November 23, 2009. Dear son of The Late Max and Mary ( Goodman) Bronstein.Devoted father of Miriam Bronstein of Brookline .Dear brother of George Bronsteinof East Falmouth also survived by many nieces and nephews .Private Graveside services at The Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Grove St. West Roxbury.0n Wednesday November 25

Melvin A. Berenson, died at his residence in Quincy on November 23, 2009. He was 86. He was the husband of the late Bernice (Rodman) Berenson. He leaves his children, Martha Berenson Jones of CA and Ellen Berenson of Foxboro; his grand-daughter, Allison Jones;his sister, Jeannette Lourie of Maine. He was the brother of the late Eddie Berenson, Charlotte Berenson and Howard Berenson. Funeral services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Directors will be held at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Friday, November 27 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ellen Berenson on Friday until sundown, Saturday evening and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Harriet Jones-of Chelsea on November 11. 2009.Beloved wife of the late William D. Jones.Also survived by loving niecesand nephews.Dear sister of Eleanor Hartstone of Brookline. Private graveside services at Beth Israel Cemetery, Everett,MA .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The West End House 105 Allston St. Allston 02134.

Mary (Rothstein) of Sherborn formerly of Brookline on Nov.21,2009. Beloved wife of Edwin J. Rosen for 53 years. Devoted mother of Martha Tischofer and her husband Charles and Carol Kagan and her husband David. Loving Grandmother of Leah and Gregory Tischofer and Ari and Jordana Kagan. Sister of Caroline Rubin. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was a great friend to all who knew her. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday, November 23 at 12:45 PM. Visiting welcomed at her late residence following the service and will continue Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Wednesday 2-5 pm. Remembrances in Mary’s memory may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 715 Albany St., Room C329, Boston, MA 02118.

Frank of Randolph on Nov. 22, 2009 at age 98. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Silver) Serser. Devoted father of Nancy Smargon and her husband Eugene of Mashpee and the late Lt. Alvin Serser. Loving brother of Ida Bograd and the late Ann Tollins. Dear Grandfather of Michael Smargon and his wife Rosanne, David Smargon and his wife Loretta, Steven Smargon and his wife Carla, Samuel Smargon and his wife Maggie, and Kristy Smargon and Michelle. Also survived by 12 Great-Grandchildren. Funeral Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph on Tuesday, Nov.24 at 2 PM. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Steven and Carla Smargon following the services until 8 PM, Wednesday 1-7 pm, and will conclude Friday at the home of Nancy and Eugene Smargon 1-5 pm. Remembrances in Frank’s memory may be made to Temple Chayai Shalom, 239 Depot Street, Easton, MA 02375

Louis L Kaitz, Chair of the Board of National Lumber and past president of the Boston Retail Lumberman’s association died Thursday at age 86 in Newton, his home for fifty five years. A charismatic personality, handsome and languid in his walk, with a booming much imitated voice; he strove to maintain family values in business and community work. He was an important leader in the local Jewish community contributing his wisdom, time and community work. Impassioned about education and Israel he was Vice President of American Friends of Hebrew University’s Board of Directors In 1988 Lou and Charlotte, his wife of 63 years, endowed a faculty and student exchange program between Boston University School of Medicine and the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem. For the creation of this partnership, which resulted in students from diverse backgrounds experiencing Israeli and American culture, he received an Honorary Fellowship from Hebrew University and the Scopus Award from the American Friends of Hebrew University. Other Jewish Institutions with which he was actively involved include Combined Jewish Philanthropies, State of Israel Bonds, Jewish Theological Seminary, Solomon Schecter Day School and Congregation Mishkan Tefila where he was a past President of both the congregation and the brotherhood. Nationally, he was at one time President of the National Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs and Vice President of the Synagogue Council of America. Lou was born in Lynn and attended Roxbury Memorial High School. As a young man Lou served in the United States Air Force for four years during WWII then graduated from the Boston University School of Management in 1947. A self-proclaimed ‘history buff’ he returned to BU at age 55 and earned a Master’s degree in American History. In June 2006 he received an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Hebrew College. He was lifelong and passionate Red Sox fan who hardly missed a game.One of his more interesting experiences was appearing in David Mamet’s motion picture “Homocide” where he had a speaking role . A loving husband, father and grandfather he will be deeply missed by his family and friends In addition to his wife Charlotte, Mr.Kaitz leaves his three daughters and their husbands, Marsha Kaitz and Amit Boim of Jerusalem, Sharon Kaitz and Jonathan Wilson and Suzan Kaitz and Jonathan Katz of Newton and six grandchildren. Services will be held at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday November 22 at 1pm. Interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, West Roxbury.Following interment a memorial observance will be held at his residence 45 Wendell Rd. Newton Sunday until 8pm and Monday Thru Thursday 2-4 pm and 7-9pm .Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

GOODES-POSNER, Pearl Of Brookline, on November 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Shlomo Posner. Devoted mother of Sara Aronson and her husband Leonard. Dear grandmother of Eric Aronson and his wife Gen and Dahlia Ehrenfried and her husband Josh. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill, on Tuesday Nov. 17 at 10:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Sara and Leonard Aronson until 8:00 pm Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Boston Chapter of Hadassah 2001 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02135

Natalie Lerner of Newton , formerly of Sharon and Randolph,on November 13, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert Lerner.Devoted Mother of Susan Tobin of NewtonDear grandmother of Molly Tobin. Devoted sister of Corine Kamiel of Flushing, NY.Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Tuesday November 17 at 9:45 am.Memorial observance Monday Thru Thursday evenings 7-9pm with Minyan at 7:30pm.Please make remembrances to Hadassah of Greater Boston 2001 Beacon st. Brookline , MA 02135 or Animal Rescue League 10 Chandler St. Boston, MA 02116

RABATSKY, Dorothy (Chase) Of Stoughton formerly of Westwood on November 11, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles Rabatsky. Devoted mother of Lauren Zajack and her husband Michael of Marshfield, Cheryl Jacques and her husband William of East Bridgewater and Michelle Piccolo and the late Charlene Piccolo-Stipo. Dear grandmother of Nolan Jacques, Joshua Jacques, Matthew Zajack, Max Zajack, Carly Zajack, Michelle Bellamore and Jacqueline Stipo. Loving sister of Florence Swanger, Helen Leigh and the late Rose Chase. Sister in law of Marlene (Rabatsky) Richman and the late Rena (Rabatsky) Goldstein. Loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St, Randolph on Friday November 13 at 10am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Cheryl and William Jacques Friday until sundown, Saturday 5-8pm and Sunday 12-5pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Pl. West, Brookline, MA 02445

Tubman- Freda (Small) of Framingham on November 10, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Robert Tubman. Devoted mother of Harold Tubman and his wife Millie of Framingham, Richard Tubman and his wife Peggy Burns of Concord and Kenneth Tubman and his wife Ellen of Houston,TX. Dear grandmother of Andrew, David, Jessica,Richard,Erica,Max, Michael, Ryan and Randi. Great-grandmother of Tyler and Jacob. Loving sister of the late Melvin Small and Edith Goldwin. Graveside services at the B’Nai Brith Cemetery, off of Route 128 Peabody (Immediately after Exit 25 North ) on Wednesday, November 11 at 2:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Richard Tubman and Millie Burns on Wednesday until 9pm and continuing on Thursday from 1-5, 7-9 pm at the home of Harold and Millie Tubman. Remembrances may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton,MA 02135.

GERSON- Samuel H. of Framingham, formerly of Newton on November 9, 2009 .Beloved husband for 68 years of Sylvia (Green)Gerson. Devoted father of Linda Grubstein and her husband Bernie and James Gerson and his wife Debbie. Dear grandfather of Michael, Brian and Debbie Grubstein, Alex, David and Jessica Gerson. Dear great grandfather of Ashley and Julia. Loving brother of the late Minnie Levine, Harry, Maurice, Allen and Bernard Gerson. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Temple Beth El Cemetery, Chelmsford. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Linda and Bernie Grubstein, Thursday 5-8pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Visiting Nurse Association, 209 West Central St. Natick, MA 01760.

Norris-Ada (Kogos) of Burbank, CA, formerly of Marstons Mills and Sharon on November 7, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred M. Norris and mother of Richard Norris and Marc Norris. She was the sister of Donald Kogos and Laurence Kogos. Ada had sisx grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services at the Mohliver Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, November 12 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be given to a charity of your choice.

Leventhal-Ida of Indianapolis,IN, formerly of Newton and Hallandale,FL. Beloved wife of the late Robert Leventhal and Nathan Kaplan. Devoted mother of Elinor G. Kasden of Indianapolis,IN and Nancy H. Solomont and her husband David of Framingham. Loving sister of teh late Faye Miller. Dear grandmother of Bonnie Kindler and her husband Zev, Julie Fee and her husband Ted, and Bradley Rubin. Great grandmother of Jordan and Caroline Kindler,Isabella Fee, and Alanna and Emily Rubin. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park,120 Canton St. Sharon on Friday, November 13 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of David and Nancy Solomont until sundown Friday. Remembrances in Ida’s memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown,MA 02472 or the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101 1st Ave.,Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.

Gaynor-Evelyn (Chandler) of Framingham on November 9, 2009.Beloved wife of the late Dr. Benjamin Gaynor. Devoted mother of Howard Gaynor and his wife Maribeth Hedgpeth of Ashland and Edward Gaynor and his wife Deborah of Sudbury. Dear grandmother of Benjamin Gaynor and Olivia Gaynor and Matthew Hedgpeth. Loving sister of the late Blanche Stallings, Sam Chandler, Edith Benkovitz, Ruth Goldberg and Bernard Chandler. Graveside services at the Ahavath Achim Anshe Sfard Cemetery, Lakeshore Road, Lynn on Wednesday, November 11 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Ed and Debbie Gaynor on Wednesday only. Remembrances may be made to the Dr. Benjamin Gaynor Fund at Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Bolotin-Helen (Freedman) of Brockton on November 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Morris H. Bolotin. Devoted mother of Barry Bolotin and his wife Mary of Bridgewater and the late Annette Anderson. Loving sister of the late Rhoda Smith, Sadie Nagle, Paula Freedman, Carl Freedman and Arthur Freedman. Dear grandmother of Carrie Ann Cole, Mary T. Bania, Kathryn Bolotin, Michael Bolotin,Michele Mahoney and Caryn Carroll and great-grandmother of William Cole, Kathryn Cole,Cullen Mahoney and Sophie Carroll. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey St. Brockton on Sunday, November 8 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barry and Mary Bolotin on Sunday. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Gordon-Maurice Gordon of Houston , formerly of Newton, on November 1, 2009 after cardiac bypass surgery at age 61. A fiercely competent Marine Engineer and dearly loved in his personal relationships, he will be deeply missed. Professionally, Murray’s integrity, as well as his brilliance, earned him the admiration and respect of his colleagues. At the age of 55 he retired from ExxonMobil to establish his own company, Maritime Systems Engineering, Inc. so that he could continue doing the work he loved while steering his own course. He was a registered Professional Engineer in 4 states, including Texas. His honors included membership in 3 professional societies: SNAME, ASME and ImarEst. His philanthropy supported many worthy causes at home and abroad.Devoted Husband of almost 40 years to Deena Yoffa Gordon, Loving brother to Jennifer Gordon of Junction City ,CA and to Sara Gold and her husband Barry of Lindenhurst IL Beloved Uncle to Vita Carnduff and her husband Scott, and Aaron Gold, both of IL Cherished Nephew of Irene Schensted of Peak’s Island, ME and Marsha Verona of Miami Beach FL. Dear Son to the late Allen and Vita Gordon of Newton. A graveside service will be held at Congregation Beth Jacob Cemetery D Street off 11 Washington St. Woburn, MA on Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will begin at the Marriott Hotel in Newton on Thursday and on Friday. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA o1701 the American Diabetes Association 330 Congress St.( Fifth Floor)Boston, MA 02210 or the charity of your choice

Pierce-Estaire “Cookie” ( Miller) of Needham , on November 2, 2009.Beloved wife of Robert H. Pierce .Dear Daughter of the late David and Dora Miller.Devoted mother of Jacob Pierce and his wife Judy, Rebecca Reardon and her husband Dennis. Cherished grandmother of Brittany, Scott and Daryl Framson. Loving sister of Michael Miller and his wife Annette , James Miller and his wife Dr. Annette Furst. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St. ( Route 28) Randolph on Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 10:00 am .Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park ,Randolph, a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 pm Wednesday , Thursday 1-8pm and Friday 12 – 4 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Guiding Eyes for the Blind , 611 Granite Springs Rd., Yorktown Heights , NY 10598 or Perkins Braille Library, 175 N. Beacon St. Watertown,MA 02472

Schertzer-Edward A. of Waltham, formerly of Newton on November 2, 2009. Beloved husband of Eleanor (Block) Schertzer and the late Elinore (Lechten) Schertzer. Devoted father of Marge Schertzer and her husband Gary Enloe, Steven Schertzer and his wife Danielle, Anne Schertzer and her husband Gregg Crandell, Richard Block and his wife Rebecca and Meryl Precourt and her husband Hank. Dear grandfather of Dylan, Elizabeth, Paul, Marissa,Emily,Matthew,Daniel, Steven and Stefanie. Loving brother of Max Schertzer, Phyllis Nashen and the late Harry Schertzer. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Friday, November 6 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Friday until Sundown,Saturday Eve.,and Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Evercare Hospice, 950 Winter St.,Suite 4830, Waltham, MA 02451.

Davidson-Selma (Wittenberg) of Newton,formerly of Boca Raton,FL and West Roxbury on October 31, 2009. Beloved wife of tha late Edward “Red” Davidson. Devoted mother of Steven Davidson and Karen Goldberg and her husband Aaron. Cherished grandmother of Deborah and Jennifer and loving great-grandmother of Nicholas,Marianna and Sophie. Loving sister of Martha Gordon and the late Florence Taitelbaum. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Wednesday, November 4 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Karen and Aaron Goldberg on Wednesday and continuing on Thursday from 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Akell-Harris of Mansfield on October 27, 2009. Beloved husband of Mary Akell (Cohen) and the late Sue-Sara (Woldman). Devoted father of Marcie Akell of Needham, Murray Akell of Needham, James Akell and his wife Susan of Attleboro, Cyndie Akell of Tampa,FL, Gregory A. Cohen and his wife Chastity of Kansas and Alan R. Cohen and his wife Amy of Louisiana. Dear grandfather of 12 Grandchildrren and 4 Great- Grandchildren. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, 497 North Street, Randolph on Thursday, October 29 at 11:00 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to his late residence until Thursday at 8 pm and continuing on Sunday from 1-6 pm at the home of Marcie Akell. Remembrances may be made to the Lincoln Greyhound Adoption Program, C/O June Bazar, 83 Broadmoon Road, Cranston,RI 02910.

Zibrak-Gerald of Orchard Cove, Canton, formerly of Great Neck ,NY and Valley Stream , NY. On October 27,2009 . Beloved husband of Bernice ( Meyers) Zibrak. Devoted father of Dr. Joseph D. Zibrak and Owen S. Zibrak .Dear grandfather of Benjamin Zibrak and his wife Rachel , Arielle , Jonathan,Bari and Sydney Zibrak. Loving great grandfather of Nolan Jeremiah Zibrak and Amaya Hazel Zibrak .Dear brother in law of Monroe and Rella Rifkin and Gloria Lipman. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews , great nieces , great nephews, and many devoted friends. Services at The Plaza Jewish Community Chapel 630 Amsterdam Ave. ( Corner of 91st) New York City on Thursday October 29, 2009 at 1:00 pm.A Memorial observance will held at the home of Ben and Rachel Zibrak Saturday evening and Sunday 4pm-8p and continuing at Orchard Cove Monday 5-8PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Beth Israel Medical Center 330 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215