Archive: May, 2009

Belkin, Major M. age 95 of Boynton Beach, Fl on May 17, 2009. Beloved husband of Anita (Dembinsky) Belkin for 67 years. Devoted father of Sue Storm, Bernie and Tiki Belkin and Steve and Joan Belkin. Adored grandfather of Rochelle Storm, Julie and Michael Rand, Amy Belkin, Hadar and Stephen Gotlieb and Rinat Belkin and Michael Belkin. Cherished great grandfather of Harrison Belkin Rand and Aviv Belkin Gotlieb. Loving brother of the late Eva Cohen and Sidney Belkin. A positive and determined man, whose strength will be forever remembered. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road,(off of Cedar Street) Wellesley on Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 pm. Burial in Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance at the home of Joan and Steve Belkin on Thursday only from 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Trehub-Frances of Allston on May 13, 2009. Dear daughter of the late Sophie and Louis Trehub. Loving sister of Emma Karlin and the late George and Irving Trehub. Also survived by other family members, including, Ann Trehub, Carol (Daniel) Shapiro, Susan (David) Waldman, Richard (Judy) Trehub, two sisters in law, 2 great nephews, two great nieces and seven great great nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, May 15 at 12:45 pm. If you wish, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Frances Singer, born March 28, 1914 in Lynn, MA, died on May 13, 2009, in Melbourne,FL. Frances moved to Brevard County, FL in 1978 from the Boston area. A devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother Frances loved her family very much. Frances was a life master duplicate bridge player, a member of the Women’s Democratic Club, and she was active in the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom, in Melbourne. Her husband, Max Singer, and an older brother, Leon Kisner predeceased her. She is survived by her children: Harvey Singer of Ormond Beach, FL, Richard (Carmen) Singer, of Singer Island, FL, and Barbara (Brian) Greenberg of Melbourne, FL. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, a sister, Rose Kimmel, West Palm Beach, FL and a brother, Robert (Annette) Kisner of Lake Worth, FL and West Haven, CT. No local services are planned. There will be a private family burial in Boston. Anyone planning expressions of sympathy is asked to consider donations to the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom, 5995 North Wickham Rd. Melbourne, FL 32940.

Silver-Myer of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Milton and Hull on May 11, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice (Covall) Silver. Devoted father of Lawrence Silver, Arthur and Chris Silver and Susan and Alan Abrams. Dear grandfather of Meredith Abrams, Matthew Abrams, Justin Silver and Lauren Silver and great-grandfather of Lily Abrams. Loving brother of Rose Liner and Helen Epstein. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Avenue,Natick on Friday, May 15 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Susan and Alan Abrams in Stoughton on Friday until sundown, Sat. Eve. and Sunday 1-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

Adler-Marilyn (Schultz) of Miami, FL, formerly of Newton on May 12, 2009. Beloved wife of Charles Adler. Devoted mother of Cindy Adler. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park,Sharon on Thursday, May 14 at 11:45 AM. Memorial observance will be at the home of Leslie and Arthur Pearlstein in Canton on Thursday until 9 PM and Friday until sundown. Remembrances may be made to Brandeis University, P.O. Box 549110, MS 126, Waltham, MA 02454.

Weisman-Jeanne( Rood) of Peabody formerly of Newton and Florida on May 11, 2009 .Beloved wife of Arnold Weisman for 65 years. Devoted mother of Laurie Swett and her late husband Robert B. Swett Jr. of Newton , Steven Weisman and his wife Carole of Amherst,MA and Eliot Weisman and his wife Barbara of Concord,MA.Dear grandmother of Matthew Swett and his wife Tanya , Brian Swett and Sarah Swett , Loren and Roger Weisman and Gregory and Michelle Weisman.Loving greatgrandmother of Hailey, Avery, and Ella Swett.Dear sister of the late Frances Rutstein and her late husband Jack. Dear aunt of Shea Rutstein and his wife Brigitte and Gloria Lenon and her husband Stev. Services Private. A memorial observance will be held at the home of Laurie Swett 59 Grove St. Auburndale Wednesday from 4-7 Pm, Thursday 2-7Pm and Friday 4Pm to sundown.In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Newton Schools Foundation ,Robert Swett Fund ,100 Walnut St. Newton, MA. 02460

Services will be private.

Anna (Mendelow) a feisty, friendly, and giving woman of Winthrop at age 92. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Levy. Devoted mother of Linda Levy of Chelsea, and Karl S. Levy, Sr. and his wife Patty of Chapel Hill, TN. Dear grandmother of Monica L. Gaines and her husband Keith and Karl S. Levy, Jr. and his wife Tonya. Loving sister of the late Charles and Manny Mendelow. Also survived by 4 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Wednesday, May 13 at 9:45 am. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Ann Levy Plaque Fund, PO Box 520594, Winthrop, MA 02152. Please make checks payable to Anna Levy.

Zall, Sally (Goldberg) Formerly of Randolph on May 7, 2009. Beloved wife of the late William Zall and the late Isadore Rosenzwaig. Devoted mother of Rochelle Kramer & her husband William and the late Harriet Weingart and her surviving husband Harris Weingart & the late Steven D. Zall. Dear grandmother of Mark Weingart, Cheryl Sasson & Kevin Litton and great grandmother of Emma Sasson. Aunt of Helene Diston. Graveside Services at the Anshe Lebovitz Cemetery, C St. off of Washington St. WOBURN on Monday May 11 at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak Rodman Funeral Directors 617-969-0800 Published in

Bloom-James Morris of Newton on May 7, 2009. Beloved husband of Iris B. Kliman Bloom. Dear son of Judith Lansing Bloom and the late Daniel Bloom. Devoted father of Aaron Michael Bloom and Shoshana Michal Bloom. Loving brother of Helene Bloom Tapper. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St.Newton on Friday, May 8 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence Saturday evening 7-9pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 11-3, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Facing Cancer Together, C/O United Methodist Church, 430 Walnut St. Newtonville, MA 02460 or to the Temple Reyim Chesed Fund, Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St. Newton, MA 02462.

Ida (Geller), of Newton, May 7, age 94. Beloved wife of the late Louis Cooperstein. Devoted mother of Ruth Grabel and her husband Arvin. Loving grandmother of Sarah Gracombe and her husband Alfred and great grandmother of Trevor Levi Gracombe. Also survived by her sister Esther Geller Shapero and her husband Harold and by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 11th at 1:00pm at the Baker St. Cemeteries, Stepiner Section, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Ruth and Arvin Grabel following the internment until 4:30pm and Monday evening from 7-9pm and on Tuesday, 2-4pm and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Northeastern University Library, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115 or Northeastern University Hillel, 70 Saint Stephen St.,Boston,MA 02115

Cutter-Alfred of Newton on May 1, 2009. The beloved husband for 58 years of Marilyn (Stahl) Cutter. Devoted father of Marc Cutter and his wife Judith and the late Linda Cutter. Dear grandfather of Frances, Adam and Justin Cutter. Loving brother of Maisie Wolfson, Harold Cutter, Ruth Krakover and the late Saul Cutter and Esta Fay Liederman. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Monday May 4 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance at his late residence on Monday until 9 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Litwack-Hyman of Chestnut Hill on April 30, 2009. Beloved husband of Bessie (Litwack). Devoted father of David Litwack and his wife Mary Anne Lambert of Lexington, Howard Litwack of NJ and the late Arlene Debra Litwack. Dear grandfather of Peter and Kevin. Loving brother of the late Morris Litwack and Eva Boorstein. Graveside services at the Zviller Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, May 3 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Monday from 4-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Hyman and Bessie Litwack Fellowship, C/O Boston College, More Hall, Room 220, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467.

Pearl-Schlang-Cooperstein, Betty S. (Zeidman), Age 97 of Hyde Park, formerly of Mattapan on April 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Murray Pearl, David Schlang and Harry Cooperstein. Devoted mother of Burt Cooperstein of Brookline, Judy (Cooperstein) Rothenberg of Silver Spring, MD and her late husband David Rothenberg, and Howard (Ruthann) Schlang of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Karen and Steve Simon of Gaithersburg, MD, Amy and Larry Cohen of Olney, MD, Dana (Schlang) and Don Gilbert of Plymouth and Great-grandmother of Courtney Simon, Andrew Simon, Kayla Cohen, Alex Cohen and Brandon Cohen all of Maryland and Caleigh Gilbert and Jacob Gilbert both of Plymouth. Loving sister of the late Saul and Sidney Zeidman. Graveside services at the Vilno Cemetery, 776 Baker St.West Roxbury on Sunday, May 3 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance will be omitted. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Feld-Anne (Heartz) formerly of Brookline on April 29, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Max “Holy” Feld. Devoted mother of Gerald Feld and his wife Phyllis of Newton and Gloucester and Helen Wellinger of Lexington. Dear grandmother of Jonah Feld and the late Gabriel Feld. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, May 3 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Gerald and Phyllis Feld in Newton on Sunday only through 9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the West End House Boys and Girls Club, 105 Allston Street, Allston,MA 02134.

Gabriel Feld , age 24 of Jamaica Plain formerly of Brookline, On April 24, 2009 .Dear son of Phyllis and Gerald Feld of Newton and Gloucester .Devoted brother of Jonah Feld. Dear grandson of Ida Belsky and the late Max and Anne Feld and the late Max . Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 41 Dedham St. Sharon on Tuesday April 28, 2009 at 1:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Phyllis and Gerald Feld 173 Oak St. (Apt. G04W ) Newton until 9:00 Pm Tuesday and Wednesday 1-4 pm and 6-9Pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Gabriel Feld Memorial Scholarship at The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health 57 Interlaken Rd. , Stockbridge, MA. 01262

Goldberg-Pawliger-Snyder- Evelyn (Harris) of Pembroke Pines, FL, formerly of Newton, MA on April 23, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Max Pawliger of Miami, FL and Carl Goldberg of Newton. Devoted mother of Benjamin Paul Goldberg of Leeds, MA, Dr. Barry J. Goldberg and his wife Maryann of Brookline, Betsy Goldberg and her husband Allan Brison of New Haven, CT and Ross Goldberg and his wife Rorie Lee of Scarborough, Maine. Loving sister of the late Julia Pawliger, Henry Harris and Martin Harris. Dear grandmother of Aaron D. Goldberg, Rachel C. and Tevis Robertosn-Goldberg of Chesterfiel, MA Revecca Goldberg, Diana Goldberg and Great Grandmother of Devin and Bailey Goldberg and Anona Robertson-Goldberg. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon Street, Brookline on Monday, April 27 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Dr. Barry J. and Maryann Goldberg on Monday until 9pm and Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah or to Alzheimer’s Association.

FLEISHMAN – Ethel (Richter) of Brookline on April 19, 2009 at age 97. Beloved wife of the late Julius E. Fleishman. Devoted mother of Marcia Moger and her husband Stanley of Purchase, NY and Lois Levick of Framingham, MA. Dear grandmother of Wendy Moger Bross and her husband Scot, Robin Maizes and her husband Michael, Todd Levick and his wife Kristine Amlund Levick, and Lisa Arlotta. Great-grandmother of Jeffrey, Alexa, Paige, Sophie, Elizabeth, Tucker, Alex, and Emily. Loving sister of Esther Natol of Roslindale, Shirley Friedman of Brookline, and the late Melvin Richter. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon on Tuesday, April 21, at 12:45 PM. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, 386 Park Ave. South, 17th Floor, New York, New York 10016 or the Pediatric Cancer Foundation, 5 Leatherstocking Ln., Mamaroneck, NY 10543.

Fink-Lillian B. (Bloom) of Westwood, formerly of Chestnut Hill on April 18, 2009. Beloved wife of the late John J. Fink. Devoted mother of Michael Fink and his wife Susan of FL, Stephen Fink and his wife Myra of Westwood and the late Norman Fink. Dear grandmother of Lisa London, Lindsay Fink, Joshua Fink, Andrew Fink, Matthew Fink, Ashely Leibovitz, Douglas Fink and Erica Byersdorf and great grandmother of Jacob Fink, Benjamin Fink, Max Fink, Alex Fink, Remi Fink, Maddy London, Shira Leibovitz, Marc London, Malia Fink and Brett Fink. Loving sister of the late Gertrude Pollack, Roz Baltimore and Isabelle Barber. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:45 am. Following the interment memorial observance will be at the home of Stephen and Myra Fink on Tuesday until 9pm and Wednesday and Thursdsy 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Swiecicki-Stanley J. of Wollaston, formerly of Bay City, Michigan on April 16, 2009. Stanley was a World War ll combat veteran. He was a retiree from the MBTA Local 104 IBEW. Beloved husband of Etta (Kaplan) of Wollaston. Devoted father of Michael Swiecicki and his wife Dorothy of Nashville,TN and William Swiecicki and his wife Paula of Wakefield. Loving grandfather of Joshua Swiecicki, Lauren Swiecicki, Jessica Swiecicki, Susan Stefanski and Steven Borriello. Services will be private. Memorial observance at the home of Mr. & Mrs. William Swiecicki, 58 Green Street, Wakefield on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 from the hours of 2:00-7:00 PM. Remembrances may be made to the West End House Scholarship Fund, 105 Allston Street, Allston, MA 02134.

Romanow-Dr. Irving of Newton, formerly of the West End of Boston, on April 12, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Cwi) Romanow. Devoted father of Allyn Romanow of CA and Elizabeth Rindler and her husband Alan of Newton. Dear grandfather of Lisa Rindler and Emily and Alex Rindler. Great Grandfather of Ava Leslie. Loving brother of Lee Romanow. Private graveside services at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge on Thursday, April 16 at 2 pm. Following the interment the family will return to Dr. Romanow’s late residence until 9pm and Friday 12 Noon until sundown. Remembrances may be made to Partners Hospice, 281 Winter St. Waltham, MA 02451 or to West End House, 105 Allston St. Allston, MA 02134. Dr. Romanow was a Major in the U.S. Army during World War 2. He served from 1940-1946.

Goldman-Richard, MD of Sudbury on April 4, 2009. Former husband of Barbara Kaplan Goldman. Son of David Goldman and Allene (Avrutin) Goldman. Father of Stephanie and Samantha. Brother of Kenneth Goldman. Services at Congregation Or Atid, 97 Concord Road, Wayland on Monday, April 6 at 1:00 pm. Following the burial in the Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland family and friends are invited to the home of Kenneth and Lynne Goldman, through Monday evening only. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

Shapiro- Jean C. (Wechsler) of Chicago, Il on March 31, 2009. Loving mother of Andrea Sheinbein, Sam (Marjorie) Shapiro and Step-mother of Claire Gold and Amy (Ed) Kaznocha, and the late Neal Shapiro. Adored grandmother of Andrew, Julia, Chole, Rebecca and Isaac. Dear sister of Selna (Herman) Freedman and the late Edna (the late Bundy) Shaw. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 10:45 am. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, 30 S. Wells St. Chicago, IL.

Lepie-Alice (Bardfield) of Houston,TX, formerly of Boston on March 30, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Edward Lepie. Devoted mother of Dr. Richard Lepie and his wife Arlyne of NY, Louise Lepie and her husband Dr. Joel Cohen of TX an Eric Lepie of Arizona. Dear grandmother of David Cohen, Dr. Ethan Cohen, Yale Cohen, Catherine Lepie and Lara Lepie and great grandmother of Lucas Ethan Cohen. Loving sister of the late David Bardfield, Edward Bardfield, Libby Bardfield, Selma Gross and Harry Bardfield. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street, (Corner of Chestnut St) West Newton on Thursday, April 2 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd. Houston, TX 77030.

Balkan-Herman B. of West Roxbury, on March 30, 2009. Son of the late Sadie and Max Balkan. He was born in Dorchester, with his beloved twin sister, Celia Cohen who passed away at the age of 59. He was a graduate of Northeastern University. Herman was a loyal hard working family man. Beloved husband of Arleen (Charnitsky) of 50 years. He worked for Ratheon Corp. as an accountant for 35 years and part time at the Boston Globe. Over the years he was an avid numismatist and philatelist who was affiliated with many such organizations in the Boston area. He was a natural at languages and enjoyed speaking Spanish as well as public speaking for the Toastmasters Club. Besides his wife, Arleen he leaves his daughters, Janet Weinstein and her husband Glenn of Weston and Sharon Yogel and her husband David of Weston; his grandchildren, Robin, Gordon, Jodie Weinstein and Ross and Jenna Yogel. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, April 1 at 11:45 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to the home of Sharon and David Yogel through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 4527, New York, NY 10163.

Landau-Janet S. (Effron) of Brookline on March 26, 2009 after a 2 1/2 month battle with cancer without pain. She leaves behind her constant companion and husband of 56 years, Bill Landau. Mother of only child, John Landau of Florida. Friend to dozens of people and relatives. Throughout the years she was involved with many charities. She was a professional Real Estate Title Examiner for 25 years. Graveside services at the Hand in Hand Cemetery, Centre St. West Roxbury (The entrance to the cemetery is opposite 2676 Centre Street) on Sunday, March 29 at 11:00 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to the Royal East Restaurant, 792 Main St. Cambridge, MA. Remembrances may be made to the Janet Landau Fund, at MSPCA, Attn: Devel;opment, 350 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130.

Saul, Jack H. Of Randolph, on March 18, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mae E. (Levine). Devoted father of Charisse Sebastian. Loving brother of Ray Stark. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Tuesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the Animal RescueLeague. Brezniak Rodman Funeral Directors www.levinebriss.com 781-963-2900

APPEL, Tosca Of Brookline, on March 20, 2009. Dear daughter of the late Morris and Rena (Cymerman) Appel. Loving sister of Inga Finks and her husband Malcolm of Marblehead, and Saul L. Appel of Newton. Dear aunt of Rachel Appel, Stephani Finks, Lara Finks and Dr. Jonathan Finks. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, March 22 at 11:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Saul Appel through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Gabbe, John D. Of Hingham, on March 16, 2009. Beloved husband of Judith (Hanauer). Devoted father of David Gabbe and his wife Lesley Feldman-Rumpler Gabbe and Laura Gabbe Breen and her husband Gerry. Dear grandfather of Hannah Gabbe. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, on Fri., March 20 at 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Doctor Yariv Houvras Thyroid Cancer Fund, c/o Mass General Hospital Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

KRASNER, Esther Ann (Lelansky) On March 15th, formerly of Lewiston, ME, Newton, Somerville, and Shorewood, WI, just shy of her 93rd birthday. Beloved wife of the late George Krasner. Devoted mother to Irving Allen Krasner, Nancy Gail (Krasner) Gilman and the late Miriam Reba Krasner. Treasured Aunt, Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. Services In the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., (corner of Chestnut St.) WEST NEWTON, on Tuesday, March 17 at 11 a.m. Following the burial at B’Nai Brith Cemetery in Peabody, memorial observance will be held at the home of Nancy Gilman until 8 p.m. Thank you to Karen and the 6th floor personnel at Coolidge House, Dr. Anderson, and Beacon Hospice. Remembrances in Esther’s memory may be made to the Somerville Home, 117 Summer St., Somerville, MA 02143. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors 617-969-0800 www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com

Rich-Norman of Boston on March 13, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn (Miller). Devoted father of Ernest Rich and his wife Linda of So. Natick, Shelley Crowley and her husband Donald of Fl, and Peter Rich and his wife Julie of Wellesley. Dear grandfather of Ross, Abigail and Victoria Crowley and Lauren and Sam Rich. Graveside services at the Kaminker Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, March 15 at 10am. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday until 10 pm and Monday 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Blauner-Reuben of Aventura, FL on March 10, 2009. Beloved husband of Bertha (Mick). Devoted father of Charles Blauner and his wife Judith of NJ and Michelle Blauner and her husband of Adam Ruttenberg of Newton. Dear grandfather of Jacob Blauner and Daniel and Andrew Ruttenberg. Graveside services at the Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland (off of Route 27) Enter through the Old North Cemetery. Memorial observance at the home of Michelle Blauner and Adam Ruttenberg on Thursday 3-5, 7-9 pm, Friday 1-5 pm, Saturday evening 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Mildred (Simonds) Holoff, of Attleboro, MA, died at her residence on March 9, 2009. She was 91. Mrs. Holoff was born in Portland, Maine. She was the daughter of the late Max Simonds and Celia (Wernick) Simonds. She was the wife of the late James I. Holoff. She leaves her children, Alan Holoff of Attleboro and Richard Holoff and his wife Susan of Toronto, Canada; her grandchildren, Jonathan and Rachel Holoff; her brother, Edmund Simonds of Boca Raton, FL. She was the sister of the late Samuel Simonds. Services will be held at Agudas Achim Congregation, 901 N. Main Street, Attleboro, MA on Thursday, March 12 at 1:00 pm. Following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, MA memorial observance will be held at her late residence on Thursday from 5-7pm and Friday 5pm until sundown. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Rosenberg, Sydney Of West Roxbury, on March 2, 2009, at age 96. Beloved husband of the late Miriam (Shtiller). Cherished great uncle of Andrew Schultz and his wife Barbara of Sharon. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Former owner of Carlton Pharmacy in Brookline. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon, on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 1:45 PM. Remembrances in Sydney’s memory may be made to the Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Boston MA 02131. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Davis, Saul Formerly of Stoughton and Margate, FL, on March 5, 2009, at age 96. Beloved husband of the late Thelma (Kagan). Devoted father of Sandra Sandler and her husband Louis of Randolph and Dr. John Davis and his wife Sally of Newton. Dear grandfather of Ronald Sandler of GA, David and Audrey Sandler of Waltham, Eric Davis of NY, and Peter and Jessica Davis of Wakefield. Great grandfather of Jonathan Sandler and Emily Davis. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:45 PM. Memorial Observance will be at the home of Sandra and Louis Sandler following the Services until 7 PM. Remembrances in Saul’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St., Framingham MA 01701; or the Alzheimer’s Association , 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

WITTY, Esther (Siegal) Of Roslindale in her 100th year, on March 3, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Witty. Devoted mother of the late Paul Witty and the late Lawrence Witty. Mother in-law of Arlene Witty. Dear grandmother of 5 grandchildren & 11 great grandchildren. Graveside services at Linwood Memorial Park, North St., Randolph, on Friday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Liverman-Joyce (Grier) of Marlboro, formerly of Newton on February 28, 2009. Beloved wife of Alan Liverman. Dear daughter of the late Harry and Helene “Tillie” (Victor) Grier. Devoted mother of Glenn Roberts and his wife Jodi and Marni Ortiz and her husband Dan. Dear grandmother of Stephanie Ortiz, Brian, Michael and Jamie Roberts. Sister of Stanley Grier. Services at the Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut Street, Newton on Wednesday, March 4 at 11am. Following the service family and friends are invited to return to the home of Irwin and Nancy Liverman through 6 pm on Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Braverman-Keith of Norwood on February 22, 2009. Beloved husband of Loretta (Di Bartolo) Braverman. Step son of Marilyn Braverman and son of the late Herbert and Edith Braverman. Father of Rebecca, Brandon, Vincent, Joshua, Ari and Noah. Brother of Alison Doucette and Gary Braverman. Services at Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood on Wednesday, February 25 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance at his late residence through Thursday evening. Remembrances may be made to Friends of Mike Braverman, C/O Apponequet High School, 100 Howland Road, Lakeville, MA 02347.

Altschul, Barry A resident of Framingham for 37 years on February 24, 2009. Beloved husband of Brenda (Israel). Dear son of Beatrice Altschul of Asheville, NC and the late Samuel Altschul. Loving father of Nomee Altshul of Newton and Rod Altschul of W. Hollywood,CA. Loving brother of Sheldon Altschul of Asheville, NC. Also survived by three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, nine nieces and nephews, and many other family members and friends. Services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington Street (corner of Chestnut St), WEST NEWTON on Friday , February 27, 2009 at 11am. Following interment in Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland, family and friends are invited to gather at his late residence until 4pm. Memorial observance will continue on Sunday and Monday from 2-4 pm. Remembrances in Barry’s memory may be made to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 1959 Student Aid Fund, 600 Memorial Drive, W98-2nd flr, Cambridge, MA 02139-4822 Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Altman, Betty (Greenfieid) Formerly of Winthrop, Malden, and W. Roxbury on February 21, 2009 at the Newton Health Care Center after a prolonged illness. Born on April 11, 1929 in Dorchester, Betty was the widow of Talmud Scholar, Reverend, and Shamas, Haskel Altman of Temple Hillel B’Nai Torah to whom she was married for 45 years. She was the mother of two Sons Mark Altman of New York and the late Alan Altman. Loving sister of Felice Greenfield of Israel. Graveside services at Stepiner Cemetery, 776 Baker St., W. Roxbury, on Wed., Feb. 25, 2009, at 1 pm. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Golder-Shirley (Gordon) of Brockton, formerly of Randolph and Milton on February 17, 2009. Age 86. Beloved wife of 65 years of Melvin Golder. Loving mother of Barbara Golder and husband Bill Novick, Neil Golder and wife Kathy Yoselson and the late Faye Golder and her surviving husband Paul Caron. Cherished sister to Beverly Hozid and her deceased husband Sol Hozid and Esta Epstein and her husband Robert Epstein. Devoted grandmother to Ben Golder-Novick and Rose Golder-Novick. Her greatest joy was her family, and she showered all who knew her with her warmth,generosity, humor and adventurous spirit. Talents and interests included singing, dancing,playing the piano,cooking,sewing,knitting/crocheting,calligraphy and painting. She spent many happy vacations swimming and boating at Lake Winnipesaukee,NH. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Thursday, February 19 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance at her late residence, 35 Christy Place,(Heights Crossing), Apt 247, Brockton, immediately following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon until 4 PM and continuing 6-8 PM. Remembrances may be made to the Faye D. Golder Scholarship Fund, C./O Temple Beth Am, Randolph.

GREEN, Peter Of Randolph, on February 18, 2009. Beloved husband for 36 years of Carol (Goodfinger) Green. Devoted father of Jodi Spreyer and her husband Jason of Bridgewater and Stacey Green of Easton. Dear grandfather of Karli and Kamryn. Loving brother of Barry Green of Delaware and the late Carl Green. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 No. Main St., Randolph on Sunday, February 22 at 10 am. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial Observance at his late residence through Tuesday evening. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Peter was an avid bowler. He was a member of the South Shore Bowling League for many years. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.levinebriss.com 781-963-2900

Mintz, Sophie (Zaman) Of West Roxbury, formerly of Canton, on February 17, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Garfield Mintz. Devoted mother of Judith F. Spector of Norwood. Loving sister of the late Irving and Michael Zaman, Rose Adleman and Edith Raskind. Dear grandmother of Gerri Spector-Brady and her husband Paul Brady and Scott Spector and his wife Kathy. Great grandmother of Joshua and Kara Brady. Graveside services at Crawford Street Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury on Friday, February 20 at 11:30 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Judith Spector on Friday until sundown. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Boston MA 02131. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Goldstein, Melvin Of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Hyde Park, on February 13, 2009. Son of the late Max and Sarah Goldstein. Loving brother of Reuben Goldstein of Hull and the late Nathan, David, and Jack Goldstein. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside servcies at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Canterbury Dr., Peabody, on Sunday, February 15 at 11 a.m. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Kaitz-Loraine R. (Solomon) of Newton, Great Island, and Palm Beach,passed away peacefully on February 8, 2009. She will be remembered for her striking silver hair, her elegance and grace, loving ways, beauty inside and our and most importantly for her devotion to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Wife of the late John Kaitz and sister of the late Florence Kaitz Greenberg. She is survived by her children, Roberta Klein and her husband Bill, Steven Kaitz and his wife Suzanne, Marjorie Seligman and her husband Marc and Mitzi Kaitz; her grandchildren, Seth, Kate, Celine, Betsy, April, Ben, and Emma will miss her dearly. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, February 11 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at Lorraine’s former home following the interment in West Roxbury on Wednesday, Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to New England Village, 664 School Street, Pembroke, MA 02359.

KRASKER, Murray Of Framingham, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully February 9, 2009. Devoted husband of over 60 years to Ruth (Mekler). Beloved father of Karen Hark and her husband Kenneth of Natick and Steven Krasker and his wife Julie of Newton. Amazing and adored Papa of Jeffrey, Jill, David, Jennie, James, and Kyle. Brother of Leonard and the late Louis Krasker. Funeral Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) NEWTON, MA on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 11 am. Interment in Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Kenneth and Karen Hark until 9 pm Thursday, and will conclude Friday 2-8 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Children’s Fund at Children’s Hospital, Boston mailed to Children’s Hospital Trust, 1 Autumn St., #731, Boston,MA 02215 or online at www.chtrust.org. Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-0800

Fienberg-Charles J. formerly of Milton on February 8, 2009. Beloved husband of Rita (Rudnick) Fienberg. Devoted father of Phyllis A. Noller and her husband Marvin and Harold Fienberg and his wife Marilyn. Loving brother of the late Evelyn Figure. Dear grandfather 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 and great grandfather of Stephanie, Justin, Chelsie, Lucas, Brandon, Jason,Brandon, Matthew, Mitchell, Amanda, Max, Samantha, Rachel, Jacob, Nicole, Dylan and Bailey Rae. Services at Temple Israel of Sharon, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Tuesday, February 10 at 10 am. Following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be at the home of Julie and Keith Garte on Tuesday and Wednesday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA 02067.

Lebowitz-Goldie (Dantowitz) , formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Brighton on February 4, 2009. Devoted mother of Richard and Gale Wilgoren of Newton, Arlene and Larry Dunn of LaCrosse, Indiana and Rena Blotner of Washington, D.C.. Cherished grandmother of Julie and Jim Coffman of Chicago, iL, Debbi Wilgoren and Richard Silber of Washington,D.C., Joseph Blotner and Suzie Newbury of Seattle, Washington, Jennifer and Carmen Giannini of Centreville, Virginia and Jodi and Gary Rudoren of Brooklyn, New York. Adored Bubbe (Greatgrandmother) of Noah, Alana and Jenna Coffman, Carol and Isaac Silber, Katie and A.J. and Ellie Newbury, Dominic and Nicholas Giannini and Lev and Shayna Rudoren. Loving Sister of Phillip Dantowitz of Peabody and the late Max Dantowitz, Anna Shuman, Esther Orel and Samuel Dantowitz and Sister-in Law of Louis and Fay Wilgoren. Widow of Samuel Wilgoren, Julius Berkowitz, Albert Gilbert and Harry Lebowitz. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton on Sunday, February 8 at 12 Noon. Following the interment at the Agudath Israel Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury, shiva will be observed at the home of Richard and Gale Wilgoren through Friday, morning February 13th. Please omit flowers. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah or Congregation Shaarei Tefillah, 35 Morseland Avenue, Newton, MA,02459 or to a charity of your choice.

Ann (Katz) Cohen, of Boca Raton, FL formerly of Brockton, died in Florida on February 2, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late George J. Cohen. She leaves her children, Edward Cohen and his significant other Eileen on Boca Raton, FL, Sumner Cohen and his wife Barbara of Boca Raton,FL and Ivan Cohen and his wife Fern of San Diego, CA; her grandchildren, Jonathan, Stephanie, Audra and Stacee; her great grandchildren, Benjamin and Jordyn, Hailey and Aaron, and Logan and Asher; her sister, Helen Levenson and her husband Saul and her nephew Steven Levenson. Graveside services at the Kopaigorod Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Thursday, February 5 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Audra and Robert Weiner in Avon through Friday sundown. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Ave. West Palm Beach, FL. 33407. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Directors, Newton.

Katzenberg-Arthur D. Jr., “Sonny” of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of Newton, MA, on January 30, 2009. Beloved husband of Margery “Maggie” (Klein) Katzenberg. Devoted father of Edward Katzenberg and his wife Hope of Wayland, MA, Dr. John P. Katzenberg of Groton, MA, John A. Katzenberg and his wife Dale of NYC, Barbara Katzenberg and her husband Stephen Black of Ashland, MA, and Amy Katzenberg of NYC. Dear grandfather of Sara Libby and her husband Clifford, Kate Katzenberg, Skyler Cline Katzenberg, Lauren Katzenberg, Julie Katzenberg, Stephen Black Jr., Emily Black, Alexander Black, Jake Katzenberg, Dixon Katzenberg and great-grandfat her of Joshua Libby and Tess Libby. Loving brother of Harriette Mates and her husband Jack of Las Vegas, NV and the late Dorothy Dannenbaum. Services at Temple Israel of Boston, 477 Longwood Avenue, Boston on Monday, February 2 at 12:30 pm (parking on the Riverway). Following the interment at the Temple Israel Cemetery, in Wakefield, MA the family will return to the home of Dr. Barrie and Carole Greiff in Newton, MA. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Barbara Katzenberg and Stephen Black in Ashland, MA on Monday from 7-9 pm and Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 pm. Evening minyan Monday and Tuesday at 7pm. Memorial Service will be held at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, FL on Sunday, February 8 at 3pm. Remembrances may be made to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, 126 High Street, Boston, MA 02110 or to MorseLife, 4847 Fred Gladstone Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33417.