Archive: December, 2009

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.

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.

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.

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

Crossman-Thomas “Tom” of Boston , on October 24, 2009 .Dear son of the late Stanley and Thelma D. Crossman. Devoted brother of Jan Peraner and her husband Mark of Newton. Dear uncle of Lisa Wales and her husband Brooks and Michael Peraner and his wife Becky. Loving grand uncle of Caroline and Ben Wales, Julia and Suzanne Peraner , also survived by many devoted friends. A celebration of his life will be held in The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 walnut St. Newton on Saturday October 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm. At The conclusion of service friends are cordially invited to the Peraner residence until 4:00 pm Saturday.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The New England Center for Homeless Veterans 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108.

Crossman-Thomas “Tom” of Boston , on October 24, 2009 .Dear son of the late Stanley and Thelma D. Crossman. Devoted brother of Jan Peraner and her husband Mark of Newton. Dear uncle of Lisa Wales and her husband Brooks and Michael Peraner and his wife Becky. Loving grand uncle of Caroline and Ben Wales, Julia and Suzanne Peraner , also survived by many devoted friends. A celebration of his life will be held in The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 walnut St. Newton on Saturday October 31, 2009 at 1:00 pm. At The conclusion of service friends are cordially invited to the Peraner residence until 4:00 pm Saturday.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The New England Center for Homeless Veterans 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108.

FIENBERG, Rita (Rudnick) , Formerly of Milton and Boynton Beach, Fl. , on October 22, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles Fienberg .Dear Daughter of the late Bertha and Solomon Rudnick. Devoted mother of Phyllis and Marvin Noller, and Harold and Marilyn Fienberg. Dear grandmother of Larry Noller, Lisa and Joel Markowitz, Cindy and Steven Berchuck, Julie and Keith Garte, Cheryl and Corey Peyser, Barry and Gail Fienberg, Laura and Matthew Herz.Cherished Great-grandmother of Stephanie, Justin, Chelsie, Lucas, Brandon, Jason, Matthew, Mitchell, Amanda, Maxwell, Samantha, Rachel, Jacob, Nicole, Dylan, and Bailey. Dear sister of Joseph Rudnick and his wife Marise and Leonard Rudnick and his wife Doris . Adored aunt of and many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond St., Sharon on Sunday October 25 at 10:30 a.m. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Memorial Observance will be at the home of Julie and Keith Garte in Sharon on Sunday until 9:00 pm , Monday 1-9pm .Memorial observance will continue at the home of Harold and Marilyn Fienberg in Florida Wednesday 1-9pm and continuing at the home of Phyllis and Marvin Noller in Florida Thursday 1-9pm. In Lieu of Flowers Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA 02067

Letterman-Beatrice (Matthews) of Beverly on October 21, 2009.Beloved wife of the late Edward Letterman.Devoted mother of Susan Abby Letterman White of Narbeth , PA, Dear grandmother of Rachel Beth White and John Thomas White.Loving sister of Philip Matthews and his wife Beatrice of Hingham , formerly of Quincy and the late Irving and Robert Matthews.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St.) Sharon, (please follow signs to Graveside services) on Friday October 23, 2009 at 1:45 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hadassah 50 West 58th St. New York City, N.Y. 10019 or The American Melanoma Foundation 4150 Regents Park Row, Suite 300 La Jolla , CA. 92037

Kashdan-Florence (Zuckerman) of Newton,on October 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert A. Kashdan. Devoted mother of Stephanie Siroka and her husband Barry of Newton and Edward kashdan of PA. Loving sister of the late Irma and Sydney Zuckerman. Dear grandmother of five grandchilden and one great-grand child. Graveside services at Beth Israel Memorial Park, South Street, Waltham on Thursday, October 22 at 3:00 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Conley-Alyce J. (Levine) of Stoughton,formerly of Sharon on October 19, 2009. Wife of Michael J. Conley. Daughter of Lillian (Harrison) Levine and the late Howard Levine. Mother of Sara and Samantha. Sister of Ed Levine, Gary Levine and Amy Schlegel. Also survived by many nieces,nephews and cousins. Services will be private. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 40 Speen Street, Suite 205, Framingham, MA 01701.

Weisthal-Eileen Ann (Tariff), of Stoughton, MA, formerly of Springfield,and Sharon,MA. on October 18th in Boston,MA after a 10 year brave and courageous battle with breast cancer. Beloved wife of 43 years to Harvey Weisthal. Dear daughter of the late Irving and Lillian (Seltzer) Tariff. Devoted mother of Nancy Weisthal of Stoughton and Tammi Kassler and her husband Jeffrey of Mansfield. Cherished grandmother of Matthew and Andrew Kassler. Devoted sister of Richard and Heidi Tariff of Longmeadow. Also survived by nieces and nephews, Heather , Joshua, Gregory and Ilanna Tariff. Services at Temple Sinai, 25 Canton St. Sharon, MA on Wednesday, October 21 at 11 am. Following the interment at Lindwood Memorial Park,Randolph,MA memorial observance will be at Eileen’s late residence with Minyan service at 7:00 pm on Wed and again on Thurs evening at 7:00 pm (at Eileen’s late residence) and on Saturday evening at the home of Richard Tariff in Longmeadow, MA. At 7:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Tariff Family Endowment Fund, C/O SinaiTemple. 1100 Dickinson St. Springfield, MA 01108 or to Breast Cancer Research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, C/O Developement Office, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

WEISS, Anne Age 92 died October 19, 2009 at home in Palm Beach Gardens. She was born in Boston, Mass., the devoted wife of the late Mortimer Weiss; loving mother of Patricia Weiss Fagen of Washington, DC and Nanci Dephoure and her husband, Stephen Dephoure, of Palm Beach and Wayland, MA; grandmother to Adam and Dara Dephoure and Wendy and Seth Berger and great grandmother to Maya, Sage and Rylan Dephoure and Abigail and Jared Berger; loving sister to Abraham Isenberg and the late Celia Weiss, Dorothy Schwartz and Milton Isenberg. A Memorial service will be held at the Devonshire in PGA, Palm Beach Gardens at 11:00 AM on November 2nd. There will be no memorial week. Donations in her memory may be made to Morse Life, W. Palm Beach, FL and Jewish Community Housing for The Elderly (JCHE), Brighton, Mass.

Lippman-Herbert of Jamaica Plain , On October 19, 2009 .Beloved husband of the late Cynthia ( Sklover) Lippman. Devoted father of Marjory Lippman Ryrie and her husband Iain of Newton , Kenneth Lippman of Las Vegas and the late Steven Lippman . Dear grandfather of Eric Lippman Ryrie and Cailin Lippman Ryrie.Loving brother of Sylvia Cemach of Natick and Lillian Goldberg of Fl.Services at Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave , Needham on Wednesday Oct.21, 2009 at 10:00 am.Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Marjory Lippman Ryrie and Iain Ryrie until 8:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 3-8pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The National Kidney Foundation 129 Morgan Drive , Norwood, MA 02062 , The Scleroderma Association Federation 300 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923 or The National Colorectal Research Alliance ,Entertainment Industry Foundation 1201 West 5th St. Suite T-700 , Los Angeles, CA 90017

Sara Rubin-of Newton on October 18, 2009.Beloved wife of Jack Rubin.Devoted mother of Marilyn Feinberg and her husband Matthew.Loving grandmother of Ari and Ezra. Services were held at Temple Israel Longwood Ave. Riverway Boston on Tuesday October 20.Interment at Sharon Memorial Park.

Cohen-Ann G. (Fraeger) of West Palm Beach, FL, formerly of Brookline, on October 15, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Frank Cohen. Devoted mother of Roberta and Carl Sheffer and Margery and David Zises. Dear grandmother of Jody Robie, Sloane Goldhagen, Matthew Zises and Heather Zises and great-grandmother of Jordan and Addison Robie and Noah and Chloe Goldhagen. Loving sister of Edie Greenberg and the late Rose Brockman, Esther Berman and Bella Freedman. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington st.(Opposite Chestnut Street) West Newton on Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon memorial observance will be at the home of Jody and Michael Robie, 1 Northwood Lane, Wayland,MA,Sunday from 5-7 pm and continuing at the home of Margery and David Zises, 20 Patten Circle, Newton,MA from 7-9 pm sunday only. Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Please memo donations for Alzheimer’s research.

FRAMINGHAM Frederick Fred S. Tapper, 68, of Framingham passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, October 12. A believer of music as therapy and lover of New Orleans-style Jazz music, Fred recently had begun organizing music events in the community room at the Hastings House, where he lived. You might also have seen Fred listening to live music at his favorite venues: the Sherborn Inn or the Dolphin Restaurant in Natick. His interests also included genealogy and tracing back the Tapper family tree, and reading about the life and works of Frank Lloyd Wright. Fred grew up in Lowell, Mass., graduated from Lowell Tech, raised his children in Southborough, and later moved to Framingham. He is survived by his children: Diana Tapper and her husband Jason Gorevic of Rye, NY; Eric Tapper and his wife Jeannie of Southborough; and Elana (Tapper) Natker and her husband Blake Natker of Boulder, CO; grandchildren Jonah and Hannah Gorevic, and Olivia Natker; sisters Carol Baldwin and her husband Peter of Connecticut and Roberta Yush and her husband Ed of Florida, plus extended family and many friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Beatrice Tapper. Services and burial will be held at Montefiore Cemetery in Pelham, NH on Thursday, October 15 at 11:30am. Guests are welcome to pay their respects at 18 Ted Lane, Southborough, MA on Thursday, October 15 from 3 8pm and Friday, October 16th from 12 4pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name to Healthy Partners c/o JFS of Metrowest, 475 Franklin Street, Suite 101, Framingham, MA 01702 (www.jfsmw.org in Fred Tappers name). Donations will go toward enhancing the quality of life through music at local venues, a mission that was dear to Freds heart. Directions to cemetery From Route 93 North: Take Exit 46. Bear left off ramp around rotary. Take right at blinking light and stay on Route 113 west. Continue about 8 miles to intersection on Route 38. Take a right onto Route 38. About 2 miles, take the first street on left onto Coburn Road. Bear right onto Pulpit Rock Road. Cemetery is 100 yards on the leftFrom Route 93 North: Take Exit 46. Bear left off ramp around rotary. Take right at blinking light and stay on Route 113 west. Continue about 8 miles to intersection on Route 38. Take a right onto Route 38. About 2 miles, take the first street on left onto Coburn Road. Bear right onto Pulpit Rock Road. Cemetery is 100 yards on the left

Gilbert-Pearle (Greenblatt) of Roslindale,formerly of Brookline on October 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Bernard D. Gilbert. Devoted mother of Stephen J. Gilbert and his wife Sharon of Tiverton,RI, Sheldon A. Gilbert and his wife Jeanne of Plainville and Lorin K. Gilbert of CA. Dear grandmother of Jonathan,Matthew,Preston,Elise,Stephanie,Danielle and Kimberly. Loving sister of the late Harry Greenblatt,Rose Koltz and Myer Greenblatt. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Wednesday, October 14 at 1:45 pm (Enter cemetery through main entrance and follow signs for graveside services). Memorial observance will be at the home of Sheldon and Jeanne Gilbert on Wednesday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice

GREENBERG-Ada ( Boches) of Wakefield, formerly of Stoughton and Newton , on October 10, 2009.. Beloved mother of Gale Galante and her husband John of Peabody and Robert Greenberg and his wife Marjorie of Newton and the late Susan Greenberg .Dear grandmother of Joanna Galante, Eric Greenberg and Sherri Bianchi and her husband Fermo. Loving greatgrandmother of John and Anthony Galante, Olivia Bianchi.Dear sister of Gerald Boches of NJ.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( 0pposite 41 Dedham St.)Sharon (Follow signs to graveside services) on Monday October 12, 2009 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Robert and Marjorie Greenberg until 9:00 pm Monday and Tuesday 1-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Franklin-George M. Lt. Col. Ret. Of Chestnut Hill, on October 9, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Norma (Emmerglick) Franklin. Devoted father of Lisa Franklin Conley and her husband Tim of Centerville and the late Michael L. Franklin and his surviving wife, Carol M. Franklin. Dear grandfather of Laurie Franklin Collins and her husband Mark, Joshua M. Franklin and his wife Katherine, Brook T. Conley and his wife Jennifer M. Conley, Adam J. Conley and his wife Kathryn W. Conley and Jeffrey N. Conley. Great grandfather of Daniel Collins, Rebecca Collins, Mollie Franklin, Mikal Franklin, Joseph Franklin, Taylor Conley, Sara Conley and Madison Conley. Loving brother of Helena Franklin Keddy and her husband Donald and the late Dr. Morton J. Franklin and Dorothy Franklin Levenson. Also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, October 12 at 1:45 pm. Following the service, family and friends are invited to the home of Joshua and Katherine Franklin in Framingham through Monday evening. Remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2042 Beacon Street, Newton,MA 02468.

SIDEL, Bernice R. Of North Palm Beach, FL, formerly, of Newton, MA. died October 3, 2009 in North Palm Beach, Florida. A devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she leaves two sons, Barry and Peter, their wives, Karen and Barbara, two grandsons, Caleb and Damon, their wives, Michelle and Marianne, and four great-grandchildren, Elan, Arianna, Ziv, and Linnaea. Bernice was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Paul M. Sidel, in 1993. A graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA. on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 11:45 am.Memorial observance at the home of her niece, Leslie Skornik, immediately following the service. Donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 Brezniak-Rodman

Keyfitz-Beatrice (Orkin) of Cambridge on October 5, 2009. Beloved wife of Nathan Keyfitz. Devoted mother of Barbara Lee Keyfitz and Robert Norman Keyfitz. Dear grandmother of Benjamin Nathaniel Keyfitz, Elizabeth Ann Golubitsky and Alexander Golubitsky. Loving sister of Mark M. Orkin. Services in the Bigelow Chapel on the grounds of the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, October 8 at 1:00 pm. Following the service family and friends are invited to her late residence. Remembrances may be made to Longy School of Music, 1 Follen Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Swartz-Harvey, of Mansfield,formerly of Stoughton and Marblehead surrounded by loving family and friends on October 1, 2009. Beloved husband of Marie (Castiglione) Swartz. Dear son of the late Benjamin and Rosalie (Cooper) Swartz. Devoted father of Elizabeth and David Soto of Mansfield and Brad and Pamela Swartz of RI. Dear grandfather of Treyvin and Chase Soto and Jessica and Brandon Swartz. Brother of Susan Rosen. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton, on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive visitors at the home of Elizabeth and David Soto on Sunday and continuing on Monday 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701.