Archive: September, 2009

Malcolm Berman of Braintree, a business executive and lover of life, died September 14, 2009 in Hingham. He was 79. He was born in Boston and raised in Dorchester. He was educated at English High School. Following graduation Mal went into the graphic-arts business and as a entrepreneur started Farnsworth Press in 1960 to be followed by many other businesses and ventures. He was one of the first Presidents of Temple Beth Am in Randolph and helped spearhead the fund raiser for Israel after the Six Day War. He was a member of the Moses Michael Hayes Masonic Lodge. Because of his efforts and contributions to Handi Kids, he was named man of the year. In 1965 he was elected to the young presidents association. Traveling was very important to him and Nantucket was his favorite spot. It was here he became an avid angler. Sports were one of his favorite past times. Over the last 15 years, Mal loved and lived life with his companion Susan Dupont. They were inseparable and even started a business together, casino escapes. Mr. Berman is survived by his brother Fredley Berman; his sons, Steven, Ernie, Billy, Michael and Andrew; his daughters Julie, Jennifer and Jeanna; his 18 grandchildren, relatives and many friends and his longtime companion and love of his life, Susan Dupont. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 17 at 10 am at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph. Burial will be in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Remembrances may be made to Handi Kids, 470 Pine Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324.

ADELSON, Melvin Of Wellesley formerly of Newton on September 13, 2009 at age 89 Beloved husband of Henriette (Krozen) Adelson. Devoted father of Rick Adelson of Wellesley and Merle Adelson of Boston. Loving brother of Ruth Frack of FL and Leonard Adelson of FL. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances in Melvin’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St Boston, MA 02131

HOLTZ, Selma Koss Of Newton, passed away September 9, 2009 at her home. She was 78. Noted appraiser and dealer in American Art, Mrs. Holtz was known for her passionate study of American artists working in the late 19th and 20th centuries and for her prescient eye collecting their works. Her work of this era was focused on showcasing the important contributions made by New England’s many great artists to the American Art movement in that period. Her research of American Art, which she began in the 1950s and pursued daily among her voluminous stacks of journals, catalogue raisonn’s, books, sales catalogues and reports, and clippings, was a passion which yielded an encyclopedic knowledge and made her a sought after resource for appraisals and provenances in the latter regard, sometimes to prove authenticity, or sometimes to frame a particular artwork in an interesting historical anecdote. Along the way, Selma Koss Holtz amassed an important collection of artworks with a strong bent toward her love for American Impressionist paintings. The Selma Koss Holtz collection includes works by famous New England artists who contributed significantly to the American art movement in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Important works in her collection, often loaned to area museums, included paintings by John Joseph Enneking, John Marin, N.C. Wyeth, William Bradford, Dennis Bunker, Lilla Cabot Perry, Charles Woodbury; bronzes by Augustus St. Gaudens, Jo Davidson, and Kahlil Gibran; and etchings by Howard Pyle and Rockwell Kent, among others. Mrs. Holtz was also a giving benefactor to regional museums donating to New. Selma Holtz was a graduate of Bates She was born and raised in Auburn, Maine, and she continued to visit and summer in Maine with her family who adopted her love for her home state. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Koss and Reba Barr Koss. She was the beloved mother of Jane Holtz and Herbert L. Holtz and his wife, the Honorable Nancy Staffier Holtz. She was the loving and proud grandmother of Hunter and Harry Holtz. Loving sister of Herbert and Edward Koss. and dear and wonderful inspiration to many friends and family. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Holtz home at 16 Cordis Street, Charlestown on Sunday, September 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A memorial celebration of Selma’s life is to be held at a time and place to be announced. In lieu of flowers, her family would welcome contributions in Selma Koss Holtz’s name made to the Ogunquit Museum of American Art, 543 Shore Road, Ogunquit, ME 030907.

Price-Marjorie (Gross) of Stoughton, formerly of Sharon and Newton on September 8, 2009. Daughter of the late Saul Gross and Dorothy (Sampson) Gross. Mother of Melissa Price of Delray, FL and Jennifer Price of NY,NY. Former wife of Ronald Price. Companion of George Tichnor. Sister of the late Beverly Gross. Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park, 479 North Street, Randolph on Thursday, September 10 at 1 pm. Memorial observance at her late residence, Thursday until 8 pm and Friday 12-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, 9 Erie Drive, Natick,MA 01760.

Lee Urrows- of Raleigh ,N.C. , on September 8, 2009.Devoted father of Leesa James .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Friday Sept. 11 at 10:45 am.

Lauren Wolf, age 56 of Milton on September 7, 2009.Beloved daughter of the late Samuel Johnsky and Esther Wolf . Dear cousin of Sharon Chastain.Graveside services at The New Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park 2659 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday Sept. 11 ,, 2009 at 11:00 am.Remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Fells-Sally of Mission Viejo, CA.formerly of Boston on September 6, 2009.Beloved wife of the late Milton Kanter Devoted mother of Dr. Alan Kanter and his wife Paula, Harvey Kanter and his wife Jane David Kanter 4 grandchildren and 5 greatgrandchildren.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Tuesday Sept. 8 at 10:45 am.

BACKER-Labon at the age of 100 ,of Weston formerly of El Paso, TX , on September 6, 2009 .A retired electrical engineer , Mr. Backer helped bring electricity and irrigation to rural New Mexico after World War 11 , and helped raise his family in West Texas. Mr. Backer was born in Baltimore, MD and grew up in Richmond, VA. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. H was the husband of the late Clara Morrison Backer of Atlanta, GA., He is survived by his daughter Ellen Edwards and Stuart Edwards of Oak Park, Ill. ,and David Backer and his wife Alyce Kaprow of Newton , his grandchildren, Rebecca Edwards, Joseph Backer and Jacob Backer.He was the brother of Moe Backer and the late Jean Caplan Services are private

Martin E. of N. Easton formerly of Sharon on September 5, 2009 at age 93. Devoted husband of 55 years to the late Lee (Greez) Sidell. Loving father or Joyce and her husband Carl Israel of S. Portland, ME, Carole and her husband William Maheras of N. Easton, Pamela Sidell of Watertown, and Craig and his wife Kathleen Sidell of New York, NY. Cherished grandfather of Jodi Israel, Jennifer Rutberg and her husband John, Lenny Stanley and his wife Leslie, James Johnson and his wife Wanda, Anthony Anderson and his wife Pam, Ciara, Abie, Jessica, Lena, and Jake Sidell. Adored great grandfather of Jason and Jasmine Rutberg, James Johnson Jr, and Anthony Conrad Anderson. Dear brother of the late Dr. Samuel, Harry, and Phillip Sidell. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Monday, September 7, 2009 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the Fox Hill Community Clubhouse, 59 Preston Pl. N. Easton until 8 PM Monday only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 8 Astor Ave, Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02067 or a charity of your choice.

Irving Of Margate FL. formerly of Lexington on Sept 5, 2009 in Margate FL Born Oct 21, 1923 in Malden MA he was the beloved husband of Carol M. (Baum) Levine of Margaret FL Beloved father of Michael D. Levine of Davie, FL, Steven M. Levine of Reston VA and the late Judith P Greenberg of Hull MA. Survivors include 8 grandchilden and 6 great grandchildren. Services in the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St, WEST NEWTON (on the corner of Chestnut St) on Tuesday Sept 8 at 12 noon. Interment in Ezrath Israel Cemetery, Danvers, MA. The family will greet visitors 2pm-8pm Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Frank Greenberg. Donations in Irving’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Cancer Society

Belle Shriro-September 5, 2009 Belle Shriro, 92, wife of the late Irving Shriro and beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and the friend of many, died Saturday, September 5, in Swampscott, Massachusetts, after a brief illness. A native of Syracuse, stroke in 2003. Belle’s working career included 15 years as a secretary at the Syracuse Board of Education, but her . Survived by her son, Samuel (Lynn) Shriro and their children, Danielle and Joseph Cohen, and Matthew and Andrew Shriro; son, Michael (Aldegloria Eziquiel) Shriro and their children, Jonathan, Rebecca and Natasha Eziquiel Shriro; Leah (Ben Hughes) Shriro and their daughter, Isabel Hughes; and son-in-law Daniel Tullin and his son, Jonathan. She was predeceased by her daughter, Jeanne; two sisters; and a brother. She also leaves cousins and their children, and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Burial will be in Beth El Cemetery,Syracuse , NY Shiva will be observed at the home of Mark Shriro Sunday evening.

Wolbarsht-Florence R. ( Etelman) Formerly of Newton , on September 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Abraham Wolbarsht. Devoted mother of Lara Morris and her husband Carlton of Canton and Dr. Lawrence Wolbarsht of Manchester, NH .Loving grandmother of Jennifer , Debra and David Morris. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( opposite 43 Dedham St.) Sharon on Sunday Sept. 6, 2009 at 1:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Lara and Carlton Morris until 9:00 pm Sunday , and Monday 3-8 pm. In lieu of flowers rememb rances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Gould-Betsy (Goldin) of Dedham on September 1, 2009. Beloved wife of Spencer Gould. Devoted mother of Edward Gould of Dedham. Loving sister of Rochelle Lefman and her husband Irwin of San Diego,CA. Aunt of Jonathan Lefman and his wife Sara Beth, Briana Lefman and the late Daniel Lefman. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline on Friday, September 4 at 11 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon the family will return to Temple Ohabei Shalom from 2-4 pm and memorial observance will continue at her late residence on Saturday evening, Sunday 2-5, 7-9 pm and Monday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom, Brookline.

Levine-Geraldine( Rothman) of Brockton, formerly of Holbrook on August 30,2009.Beloved wife of the late Albert Levine. Devoted mother of Linda Sgroi and her husband Tom of Centreville,VA, Richard Levine and his wife Helene Mclean, VA. and the late Bob and Michael Levine.Deargrandmother of Kimberly and Stephanie Sgroi ,Jason and Jeffrey Levine.Dear sister of Johnny Kerman , Bob Rothman and the late Lenny Rothman.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Thursday Sept. 3 at 12:45 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Stroke Association , National Center 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas , TX 75231

Sandra W. (Goldberg) of Sharon entered into rest on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at age 67. Dearly Beloved wife of Marvin W. Kopp. Devoted Mother of Dr. Julie M. Smily and her husband Terry of Hyannis and Alison B. Crawford and her husband Toby of Brookline. Beloved daughter-in-law of Harriet Kopp of Canton. Daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn Goldberg. Cherished Nanny to Matthew and Daniel Smily of Hyannis. Dear sister of Judith and Howard Kahalas of Chestnut Hill. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Tuesday, September 1 at 12:45 PM. Memorial observance at her late residence through Thursday evening. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Office of Development, 1501 NW 9th Ave./Bob Hope Rd., Miami, FL 33136.

Harriet Belle (Sinrich) of Stoughton on August 29, 2009 at age 91. A Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Beloved wife of the late Leonard Goodman. She is survived by her son Gerald of Orange, CA and daughter Jan Marcus of Dallas, TX and the late Phyllis Goodman. Grandmother of Marci Schwartz of Stoughton, Cindi Dickerman, of Sharon, Barbie Strobert of E. Bridgewater, and Mathew Marcus of Dallas TX. Her great grandchildren: Lindsay, Sarah and Mathew Schwartz, Brandon and Danielle Dickerman, Jessica and Karlie Fruzzetti and Jacob Marcus. Sister of the late Morris Sinrich, Bertha Kogos, Jeanette Levine and Anne Kaftan. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday September 1, 2009, 10:45 AM at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon. Memorial Observance through Wednesday evening at the home of Ira and Cindi Dickerman. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 07101.

MOLLER-Winifred ( Rosen) of Silver Spring, MD formerly of Boston On August 28, 2009.Beloved wife of the late Theodore H. Moller Devoted mother of Sidney Rosen and his wife Lorraine , Leslie and his wife Joan , Richard Rosen and his wife Roberta. Dear grandmother of Jason, Lindsay and Brian. Graveside services at The Beth Israel Cemetery , Fuller St. Everett on Tuesday Sept. 1, 2009 at 11:00 am.

Kadis-Gladys (Hoffman) of Newton on August 26, 2009. Beloved wife of Harry Kadis. Devoted mother of Leon Kadis and his wife Ilene of Newton, Marc Kadis of Newton and Natalie Kadis and her husband William Murphy of Needham. Dear grandmother of Jonathan and Joshua Kadis, Dylan Murphy and Eric Murphy. Loving sister of Jean Yanofsky of Newton, Libby Seltzer of Jamaica Plain, Herbert Hoffman of Jamaica Plain, Martin Hoffman of Needham and the late Doris Cohen. Graveside services at the Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park, opposite 2659 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Friday, August 28 at 12:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Natalie Kadis and William Murphy on Friday until sundown,m Saturday evening, Sunday and Monday 1-5, 6-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, 3305 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.

Leo Sontag-of Newton, on August 25, 2009.Beloved husband of the late Irene( White) Sontag. Beloved father of Karen C. Sontag of Newton.Dear brother of Bertha Friedman of Brookline and the late Mitzi Heckman.Services at The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 Walnut St. Newton on Friday August 28 at 11:00 am.Interment to follow at Newton Cemetery.In lieu of flowers remembrances to Aid for Cancer Research P.o.Box 376 , Newton, MA 02459

Altman, Sylvia, 98, of Lauderhill, Fl. Formerly of Boston ,MA passed away on August 22, 2009.Beloved mother of Dr. Marc Richman .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Thursday Sept. 3 , 2009 at 10:45 am

Phyllis (Sones) of Westwood formerly of Newton on August 22 at age 86. Beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Miller. Devoted mother of Carol J. Miller of Waltham, Ronna G. Miller of Texas and the late Bruce R. Miller and his surviving wife Jacquelyn of Woburn. Loving sister of Harriet Gottschalk of Pennsylvania and the late Bertram Sones and Ernest Saunders. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, August 25 at 10:45 am. There will be no memorial observance. Donations in Phyllis’ memory may be made to the Massachusetts Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202 or The Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

WALK-Gerald “Donnie” of South Natick, formerly of Brookline and Newton, on August 21, 2009. Much beloved husband of Anita (Marcus) Walk. Devoted father of Shelley Grace Walk and Marjorie Walk Solomon, and her husband Frank. Dear, devoted grandfather of Jacob Marcus Solomon. Loving brother of the late Richard Walk and Lenore Deutschmann. Proud and decorated member of the Army Signal Corps in WWII, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, on Monday August 24 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observances will be held at the home of Marjorie and Frank Solomon until 8:00pm on Monday, and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Stroyman-Harold, of Delray Beach, FL,formerly of Brookline on August 21, 2009 at age 87. Beloved brother of Sumner (Connie) and Roland,Step-son Julian Webb,Nephew Robert,Nieces,RuthAnn Sneider and Sandra Grady,great uncle of Matthew,Arthur,Allison Sneider Pike an Arthur Sneider and Scott,Lauren,Matt an Emily Grady. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Monday, August 24 at 1:45 pm

WALK-Gerald “Donnie” of South Natick, formerly of Brookline and Newton, on August 21, 2009. Much beloved husband of Anita (Marcus) Walk. Devoted father of Shelley Grace Walk and Marjorie Walk Solomon, and her husband Frank. Dear, devoted grandfather of Jacob Marcus Solomon. Loving brother of the late Richard Walk and Lenore Deutschmann. Proud and decorated member of the Army Signal Corps in WWII, serving in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. Services at Temple Shalom, 175 Temple St., West Newton, on Monday August 24 at 11:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observances will be held at the home of Marjorie and Frank Solomon until 8:00pm on Monday, and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

Miller-Jacqueline (Liberman) of Hollywood,FL, formerly of Newton, and Dorchester on August 20, 2009. Beloved wife of Robert T. Miller. Devoted mother 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 Nana of Dara, Amanda, Sydney, DAvid and Abigail. Graveside services at the American Friendship Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, August 23 at 11 am. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, #501, Boston,MA 02210.

ELFMAN- Helene ( Samuels) of Newton on August 17, 2009.Beloved Wife of the late Malcolm S. Elfman .Devoted mother of Caren Silverman of Glastonbury, CT and Rick Elfman and his wife Holly of Alamo, CA. Cherished grandmother of Adam and Todd Silverman , Zachary and Hilary Elfman. Dear great grandmother of Sloane Silverman. Loving sister of the late Myrna Heller. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Wednesday August 19, 2009 at 12:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 pm Wednesday. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham , MA 01701

Hirshfield-Ruth (Michelson), formerly of Brookline on August 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry Hirshfield. Devoted mother of Sheila Goldstein of Needham and Joanne Ronkin and her husband Ronald of Wellesley. Dear grandmother of Valerie, Meredith, Heidi and Suzanne and Great-grandmother of Keira, Hayden and Caleb. Loving sister of Harold, Edith and the late Helen. Graveside services at the Chai Odom Cemetery, Centre Street, West Roxbury (Entrance opposite 2676 Centre St.) on Sunday, August 16 at 11am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

Gilbard-Dr. Jeffrey P. of Weston, on August 12, 2009. Beloved husband of Elisabeth (Napp). Dear son of the late Harris Gilbard and Frances (Melson). Devoted father of Grant, Reid and Ainsley. Loving brother of Dr. Steven Gilbard and Dr. Robert Gilbard. Services at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland on Monday, August 17 at 11 am. Shiva will be private. Remembrances may be made to Tufts Medical Center, Macdegen Research Fund, 800 Washington St., #450,Boston,MA 02111.

LAZARUS, Gregg Of Boca Raton, Florida formerly of Swampscott died suddenly on August 13, 2009 at age 38. Beloved son of Harvey Lazarus of Boston and the late Nancy (Walk) Lazarus. Loving brother of Jeffrey Lazarus of Vero Beach, FL and Buffy (Lazarus) Strober of Westport, CT. Dear uncle of Zachary and Chelsea Strober of Westport, CT. Cherished grandson of Miriam Lazarus of Boca Raton, FL. Funeral services will be private. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Lazarus, Thursday from 1-8 pm and will conclude at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Strober in Westport, CT on Saturday from 12-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Massachusetts Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://ww5.komen.org/), Donations, P.O. Box 845037, Boston, MA 02284-5037 or Autism Speaks (http://www.autismspeaks.org), 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2250, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Werther-Jerome of Framingham, formerly of Newton on August 10, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Elaine (Goodman). Devoted father of Ken Werther, Stephen Werther and Joanne Werther. Dear grandfather of Jeremy, Adam and Cody. Loving brother of the late Robert Werther. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Thursday, August 13 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Thursday until 9 pm and Friday 12-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to the American Lung Association, 25 Spring Street, Walpole, MA 02081.

BIRD, Stewart Of Chelsea, Aug. 9, 2009. Devoted father of Ronald Riccioli and his wife Elena of Everett. Dear grandfather of Stella, Talia and Marielle. Long time friend of Mitchell Zukoff. Graveside services at the Kopaigorod Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Tues., Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Handi Kids, Bridgewater, MA. The family wishes to thank the nurses and medical staff at Chelsea Soldiers Home for Stewart’s great care over the last 6 years

Selma Gatterman-of Somerset, MA on August 8, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Henry .Devoted mother of Myles , Susan Kartowich and Bruce Gatterman, Loving sister of Sylvia Levitov.Dear grandmother of Meg and Mary D. Gatterman. Graveside services were held at The Vilno Cemetery Baker St. on August 9, 2009 .Remembrances to Perkins Aid To The Blind

Nadler-Maurice of Needham, on August 5, 2009. Beloved husband of Madeline (Levin) Nadler. Devoted father of Karen Kaufmann and her husband David of Bedford, NH, Richard Nalder and his wife Cheryl of Wellesley, Robert Nadler and his wife Alice Anson of Deerfield, IL, Andrew Nadler and his wife Gayle of Potomac, MD. Dear grandfather of Michelle Kesselman and her husband Brian, Ken Kaufmann, Daniel Nadler, Michael Nadler, Taylor Graves, Matthew Nadler, Allison Nadler, Adam Nadler, Aaron Nadler, Ari Nadler and Daryl Nadler. Loving brother of the late Harry Nadler, Anne Goldberg, Bessie Sokol, Abraham Nadler. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, August 10 at 1:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Lillian L. (Schein) Bayer, 73, wife of the late Louis R. Bayer, died peacefully in her sleep at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2009, after a long illness. She was predeceased by her sister, Ethel Schein Buscemi, and her brothers, Henry and Leo Schein. Lillian is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Richard Weldon of Taunton, her sons, Darryl Bayer of Houston, and Stephen Bayer of San Francisco, and her grandchildren, Erik, Valerie, and Lynn Weldon. She is also survived by her sister, Ruth Maniloff, her brothers, Arnold, Eddie, Harold, and Irving Schein, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Congregation Agudath Achim on Thursday, August 6th at 12:30 p.m. and burial will be at Mount Nebo Cemetery on Glebe St. in Taunton. Shiva services will be held Thursday, 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Miles Standish Industrial Park in Taunton, and at the Taunton home of Joanne Weldon on Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m. Visitors are also welcome at the home of Joanne Weldon on Sunday and Monday between 12 – 2 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. both days. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please send donations in Lillian’s memory to Congregation Agudath Achim, 36 Winthrop St., Taunton, or Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Boston.

SKORNIK- Frances on August 4, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Nathan Skornik. Beloved mother of the late William Skornick. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Ronee Skornik and her son-in-law Dr. Robert Barbieri, 2 grandchildren John and Janet Barbieri and her brother Leon Granitz. Graveside services at Newton Cemetery, 791 Walnut St., NEWTON on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the William Allan Skornik Memorial Student Scholarship Fund, Office of External Relations, 401 Park Dr., East Atrium, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02215.

NAMENSON- Edith (Freedman) of Sharon, formerly of Randolph on August 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Namenson. Devoted mother of James Miller and his wife Carolyn, and the late Noel Miller and his surviving former wife Barbara Miller. Dear grandmother of Scott (Sabrina) , Eric (Inga), Aaron, Seth (Bridget), and Molly Miller, and 5 great grandchildren. Devoted friend of Shirley Jaffe and her children Edward Namenson, Bruce Namenson, Robyn Bamford and Traci Weisman. Devoted friend of Abbi Maher, Wayne, Todd and Jack Berkowitz. Loving sister of the late Lawrence, Eddie and Arnold Freedman. Graveside services at the Chevra Mishna Cemetery, Lakeshore Road, Lynn on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00 am. Following services, memorial observance will be at the home of James and Carolyn Miller In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

BLUM-Rosalie( Barkan) of Natick on August 3, 2009 . Beloved wife of the late Joseph Blum. Devoted mother of Dr. Steven Blum of Bartlett, NH and Jim Blum and his wife Nancy of Sudbury .Dear grandmother of Andrew , Daniel and Jeffrey .Dear sister of Marilyn Margolis of Delray Beach, Fl and sister in law of Ruth Baker of Staten Island, NY and her dearest friends Suzanne and Ed Selig of Acton. .Services at Temple Beth Am 300 Pleasant St. Framingham on Wednesday August 5 at 11:00 am. Following the interment at Framingham-Hebrew Cemetery Natick , a memorial observance will be held at the home of Jim and Nancy Blum on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon and evening, and Friday afternoon until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131, Temple Beth Am or a charity of your choice.

Herniter-Jerome David of Lexington on August 3, 2009. Beloved husband of Myrna ( Strauss) Herniter .Devoted father of Bruce C. Herniter and his wife Carla of Highland Park , NJ , Marc E. Herniter of Brazil, Indiana and Beth Solomon of Sudbury.Dear grandfather of Rachel,Ira,Katarina,Moriah,Calysta,Joel,Darrian,Chava .Dear brother of Goldie Nalven of NJ and the late Myron Herniter and his surviving wife Seena. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ( Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Thursday August 6 at 11:45 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at his residence commencing at 2:30 pm Thursday and Friday until 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

HIRSCH-Morris, age 93, of Spring Valley, NY and Newton , MA, passed away on August 1.in Newton, Beloved husband of the late Ruthe Hirsch. Loving brother of the late Herb and David. Devoted father of Robert, Betsy (and Matt), Nancy (and Bobby), and Deborah (and Brad). Adored grandfather (Pop) of Samantha, Elise, Hilana, Brynn, Gabrielle, Griffen and Brennan. His life was one of generosity and responsibility to family, friends, and community. He served as a Sergeant in the Psychological Research Dept. of the Army Air Force during WWII, and was owner of Exmoor Knitwear, a company that conducted business with the same high ethical code he followed in his personal life. He will be loved, honored, and missed for generations. Funeral on Monday, August 3, Hellman Memorial Chapel; 845-356-8600.

Baltin-Hannah( Lasarow) of Chestnut Hill , formerly of New Brunswick, N.J. on July 30, 2009.Beloved wife of the late William H. Baltin.Devoted mother of Lynne M. Siering of Roslindale and Kenneth S. Baltin and his wife Marjorie Glazer of Needham. Dear grandmother of Dara Eve Baltin. Loving sister of Helen Lucks and the late Miriam Reitman and Lucille Lasarow.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park (Opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Tuesday Aug. 4 , 2009 at 11:45 am.Following services a memorial observance will be held at the residence of Kenneth Baltin and Marjorie Glazer until 9:30 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 7-10:30 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131

London-Samuel of Brighton, formerly of the West End of Boston, on July 28, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Bornstein) London. Devoted father of Fredric London of Brighton and the late William London of Brighton and NY. Loving brother of the late John London of Boston and Miami, and Harold London of Boston. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St.(Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Friday, July 31 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be in the Community room at Resevoir Towers, 1925 Commonwealth Ave. Brighton on Friday until sundown. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the West End House Boys and Girls Club, 105 Allston St. Allston,MA 02134. Mr. London was a POW during wwll.

Herta (Katz) Katz, formerly of White Plains, NY, died in Belmont, MA on July 26, 2009. She was 94. Mrs. Katz was born in Germany. She was the daughter of the late Philipp Katz and Selma (Fruehauf) Katz. She was the beloved wife of the late Zvi Katz. Sister of the late Justin Katz and the late Ludwig Katz. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Thursday, July 30 at 10:45 am. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah.

Norman of Milton on July 26, 2009. Devoted husband of Barbara (Leif) Hurwitz. Devoted father of Robin Lee and her husband Joseph of Quincy and Karen MacLeod and her husband Duncan of Virginia Beach, VA. Cherished papa of Nicole, Austin, Lindsay, Allyson, Jack, and Benjamin. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut St.), WEST NEWTON, on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 1 PM. Following burial at King Solomon Memorial Park memorial observance will be at his late residence Tuesday only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

FRANCER-Bernard of Needham on July 25, 2009. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Fisher) Francer. Devoted father of Gary Francer and his wife Amy of Hopedale, Elise Marcus of Marlboro, and Ellen Mendis and her husband John of Burlington. Dear Grandfather of Jacob, Rachel, Jeffrey, Michael, and Adam. Loving Brother of Paul Francer of Florida. Graveside services at Roxbury Mutual Society Cemetery, 11 Washington St., WOBURN on Tuesday, July 28 at 11 am. Memorial Observance at his late residence Tuesday until 8 pm, Wednesday 12-8 pm, and Thursday 2-8 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.

Libby-Natalie Elinor( Morse), of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. formerly of Brookline and Wellesley MA.on July 23, 2009. Lived most of her life in Brookline, MA. A graduate of Brookline, H.S. and The Museum School of Fine Arts in Boston, where she became a silver-smith. She was well known for her Sterling Silver Jewelry, which she continued making until her permanent move to Florida in 1993. She married her husband of 64yrs. Ensign Harris Baum Libby in 1941. She was active in many Jewish organizations including helping to settle Israeli students who came to M.I.T. to further their graduate educations. An advid golfer and longtime member of Spring Valley C.C.in Sharon, MA. Her competitive spirit helped her to win many trophies. She played golf until December 2008, and was still winning prizes. She was also a regular bridge player with her friends at The Golf & Racquet Club at Eastpointe in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. She leaves behind her 3 beloved children, Bob Libby and his wife Carla of Delray Beach, FL, Bette Ann Libby and her husband David Begelfer of Brookline, & Pat Libby and her husband Michael Eichler of San Diego,CA, and 3 grandchildren, Jeffrey Libby and his wife Jayna Walters, Noah Budnick and his wife Amanda Hickman, and Jesse Libby Begelfer, of whom she was so proud. Funeral Services will be held on Monday July 26th at 1pm. At Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial observance will be at the home of Bette Ann Libby and David Begelfer in South Brookline on Monday until 9pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4, 7-9pm.Remembrances in her memory may be sent to Camp Kingswood,C/O The Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston, 333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459 or to The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Greenspan-Sarah (Greenfield), formerly of Randolph and Mattapan. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Greenspan. Devoted mother of Rosalie Neiman and her husband Joseph of FL, Joseph Greenspan and his wife Sandra of Sharon. Dear grandmother of Julie and Steve Schechter, Laurie and Bruce Karten, Alyssa, Adam,Eric and Scott Greenspan and great grandmother of Alex Schechter, Emily, Samantha,Lily Karten. Loving sister of Aaron Greenfield and his wife Martha of Norwood and aunt of Nedine and Andrew Binstock and their children,Eliav and their baby daughter. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, July 24 at 10:45 am. Memorial ovservance at the home of Joseph and Sandra Greenspan on Friday until sundown and Saturday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Olenik-Balan, Bertha (Swartz) of Deerfield Beach, FL on July 21, 2009. Beloved wife of Sam Olenik and the late Irving Balan. Devoted mother of Arline Guilford of Delray Beach, FL, Barry Balan and his wife Lynne of East Falmouth and Eleanor Meadows of Marietta, GA. Dear grandmother of Eight grandchildren and Sixteen great-grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Morris Swartz. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Monday, July 27 at 10 am. Memorial observance at the home of Barry and Lynne Balan through Wednesday evening. Remembrances may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486 or to Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood, 201 S. Military Trail, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442.

Doolin-Warren J. Jr. of No. Easton, MA , Suddenly on July 20, 2009 Beloved husband of Faye ( Katz) .Devoted father of Matthew , Tracey Joseph and Warren Doolin. Beloved Uncle and dear friend to many. Graveside services at The Sharon Memorial Park opposite 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Thursday July 23 , 2009 at 11:45 am. Following services friends and family are invited to his residence until 8:00 pm Thursday. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Longtime Cameraman at WCVB Channel 5 .

Erdei de botton – Lydia of Newton formerly of Philadelphia and Princeton, New Jersey on July 20, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Albert Edrei .Devoted mother of Marilene Foster and her husband William, Claud Hobson Campbell and her husband David, Dominique Francoise Reiff and her husband Jeffrey. Also survived by 12 grandchildren and one greatgrandaughter.Dear sister of Diane and Claudine. a memorial service and concert will be held in her honor atv a later date.

MASTERS-Bernice (Rogers) of Brookline, on July 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry J. Masters. Loving mother of David Masters and his wife Paula of Beverly. Devoted mother of the late Marcia (Masters) Bush. Dear sister of Marvin Rogers of Wayne, NJ and his wife Marilyn. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, and a grandniece. She will be greatly missed by many dear friends. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Sunday, July 26 at 10:45 AM. Memorial Observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Spectrum for Living, 210 Rivervale Rd. S-3, Rivervale NJ 07675.