Archive: January, 2009

Glazier-Mary Evelyn (Bliner) of Newton on January 12, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Charles H. Glazier. Devoted mother of Cecile Mendelsohn and her husband Lester of Newton, Irwin Glazier and his wife Renee of Newton. Dear grandmother of Cathy, Peter, Elizabeth, Robyn, Jocelyn, Elizabeth J. and Jon and Great-grandmother of Nicolas, Emile, Zachary, Danielle, Sam, Jason, Benjamin and Tyler. Loving sister of Leona Silton and the late Philip and Morris. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) West Newton on Thursday, January 15 at 12 Noon. Memorial observance at her late residence on Thursday following the interment, Friday 11-3 pm and Saturday after sundown. Remembrances may be made to the Circle of Caring, 2042 Beacon St.Newton, MA 02468

Rabatsky-Ricky of Sharon on January 11,2009. Beloved husband of Patsy (Kent). Devoted father of Stacey Simons and her husband Steve of Sharon and Danny Rabatsky and his wife Robyn of Sharon. Adored grandfather of Matthew, Dana,Kevin and Scott Simons and Penny, Katie and Sydney Rabatsky. Loving brother of the late Edward Rabatsky. Uncle of Wendy Tiddal. Services at Temple Sinai of Sharon, 25 Canton Street, Sharon on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 3pm. Following the interment in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, family and friends are invited to return to his late residence. Memorial observance will continue Wednesday and Thursday at the home of Stacey and Steve Simons. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

STERN, Dr. Melvin W. Formerly of Newton on January 9, 2009. Beloved husband of Irma ( Sessler). Devoted father of Jeffrey Stern and his wife Tobi of Waltham and Brad Stern and his wife Judy of Newton. Dear grandfather of Ian, Sam, Noah, and Rena. Loving brother of Frances Sirote of Newton and uncle of Marc Sirote. Graveside Services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Sunday, January 11th at 11:45am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Sunday until 9PM and Monday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Remembrances may be made to the Cardiology Dept, c/o Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, Ma 02215. Or Jewish Family & Children�s Services, 1430 Main Street, Waltham, Ma 02451 Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors www.brezniak-staging.fsf6vvja-liquidwebsites.com 617-969-080

Marcus- Roslyn (Bazer) of Brockton on January 5, 2009. Beloved wife 0f the late Edward F. Marcus. Devoted mother of Ricky Goldstein and his wife Pamela of Boston and Jonathan Goldstein and his wife Lisa of Melrose and the late Deborah Goldstein and the late Jay Allen Goldstein. Adored grandmother of Isabella, Austin and Corey. Loving sister of Samuel Bazer of Randolph. Loving aunt of Richard Joseph Bazer and Susan Richardson. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Wednesday, January 7 at 11 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon family and friends are invited to return to the home of Samuel and Jean Bazer on Wednesday only. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445.

Rosenbloom-Bruce A. of Medford, MA, after a courageous battle with cancer on December 31, 2008. Dear son of Harvey and Carol (kaufman) Rosenbloom of FL. Devoted father of Raymond Rosenbloom of Belmont, MA. Former husband of Svetlana (Grinshpan). Loving brother of Dr. Laurie Lesser of FL. Also survived by his loving partner Karen Welker. Services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, Newton, MA on Tuesday, Jan 6 at 2 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Raymond Rosenbloom on Tuesday until 9 pm and Wednesday from 5-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Brain Marrow Transplant Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, C/O Dr. David Avigan, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Bruce will be missed by the many whose lives he touched.

Kaplan-Eleanor (Miller) formerly of Newton on January 1, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harold Kaplan. Devoted mother of Elaine Belsky and her husband Lawrence of Delray Beach, FL, Stephen Kaplan and his wife Susan of East Longmeadow, Kenneth Kaplan and his wife Rhonda of FL, and Gary Kaplan and his wife Julie of Plymouth. Dear grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Loving sister of the late Thelma Alpert and Leo Miller. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, January 4 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Kenneth and Rhonda Kaplan,Sunday through Tuesday. Remembrances may be made to Shelter Box U.S.A., 8374 Market Street, #203, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34212 or to the Amercian Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Goff-Lois (Heller) of Peabody, formerly of Foxboro on December 30, 2008. Beloved wife of Seymour H. Goff. Devoted mother of Steven Goff and his wife Danielle of Nashua, NH and the late Michael T. Goff. Dear grandmother of Jessica Rose Goff. Loving sister of George Heller and his wife Joan of Beverly and Martin Heller and his wife Amy of Newton. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (corner of Chestnut Street, West Newton on Friday, January 2 at 11 am. Memorial observance at the home of Martin and Amy Heller on Friday and on Saturday at the home of George and Joan Heller 6:30- 10 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Beacon Hospice, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 222 C, Beverly, MA 01915 or Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Directors, Newton, MA

MACHLIN-Barbara ( Kaplan) of Randolph on Dec. 30, 2008 Beloved wife of Stanley .Devoted mother of Robert Machlin and his Wife Deborah of Ca., Charles Machlin and his wife Rona of New Jersey, and Cheryl Machlin of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Jennifer, Stephanie, Michael, Emily, Samuel and Benjamin. Loving sister of Alan Kaplan of Lexington ,MA and Janice Adler of Barrington ,RI.Services at Temple Beth Am 871 North Main St. Randolph on Friday Jan 2, 2009 at 11:00 am Interment will follow at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph Memorial observance at her residence until 4:00 pm Friday. Saturday 7-9pm and Sunday 1-5 pm Remembrances in her memory may be made to Temple Beth Am

Gerald Stuart Gershon passed away on December 30, 2008 at the age of 72. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 18, 1936 to Dave and Ann (nee Pohorille) Gershon. He attended Aitz Chaim Yeshiva and New Utricht High School before graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a leader in the newly emerging computer industry and received a commendation for his work on the Apollo II guidance systems. Jerry went on to work for many years in the electrical engineering profession and was instrumental in the development of complex defense systems and industrial computer systems. He developed close friendships with many of his colleges and kept those friendships his whole life. He was devoted to his Jewish faith and passed that onto his children and grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Brenda ( Wolfe) Gershon . His kindness, sense of humor and generosity will be missed by his children Lisa (and Mitch) Covitz of Natick, MA, Steven (and Dr. Annie) Gershon of Hawthorne, NJ, Diana (and Dr. David) Erani of Houston, TX and Dave (and Jennifer) Gershon of Newton, MA. His devotion and caring will be missed by his siblings Elliot Gershon of Chicago, IL and Sharon Frisch of Bethesda, MD. Popop will be sorely missed by his grandchildren: Elana, Donald and Jonathan Adler, Rachel, Joseph, Joshua and Sarah Erani, and Andrew and Louis Gershon..Funeral services will be held at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel , 1251 Washington St. West Newton on Wednesday Dec. 31, 2008 at 2:00 pm. Following Interment at Baker St. Cemetery family will be at the home of Dave and Jennifer Gershon 27 June Lane , Newton until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Shiva will continue at the home Lisa amd Mitch Covitz 23 Coachman Lane , Natick Thursday Thru Tuesday evening.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown,MA 02472

BRANZBURG, Beatrice (Goldstein), age 92, formerly of Newton, on Dec. 29, 2008.Wife of the late Morris Branzburg, Devoted mother of Lewis Branzburg and his wife Maureen of Ashland, MA, Judith Branzburg and her partner Amy Ryan of Pasadena, CA, and the late Eric Branzburg and his surviving wife Diane Mallette of Montreal, Canada. Loving sister of Ruth Farber of FL and the late Dorothy Levy, Eleanor Cohen and Roberta Beshansky. Dear grandmother of Maximillian Branzburg and Alexandra Branzburg of Ashland, MA and Catherine Mallette of Montreal, Canada. Graveside services at American Friendship Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury on Wed., Dec. 31, 2008 at 1:00 pm. Following services, family and friends are invited to gather at Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to ALS Association- MA Chapter, 7 Lincoln St., Wakefield, MA 01880.

Weisman-Beatrice ( Druzansky) of Delray Beach, Fl.on Dec. 28, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Barry Weisman. Devoted mother of Gail Katz and her husband Alan of Baldwin Harbor, N.Y. Dear grandmother of Bradley Katz and his wife Allison and Sara Katz and her husband John.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park , Sharon on Wednesday Dec. 31 at 9:45 Am

WASSERMAN- Harriette (Dwork) of East Falmouth on December 28, 2008. Beloved wife of Selig Wasserman. Devoted mother of Linda Epstein and her husband Robert of Boston & Osterville and Carol Dayn of Cape Elizabeth, ME. Dear grandmother of Michael and Douglas Epstein, Neer and Nili Danielli, and Michael Wasserman. Great grandmother of Eyal and Shiri Danielli. Loving sister of Bernard Dwork of Tampa, FL. Services at the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, E. Falmouth on Tuesday, December 30th at 11 AM. Interment in Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Linda and Robert Epstein until 9 PM Tuesday and continue Wednesday 12-4 PM. Remembrances may be made to the Falmouth Jewish Congregation, E. Falmouth or the McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Road, Sandwich, MA.

Olasky-Ida (Green) of Austin , Texas , formerly of Delray Beach and waltham, MA.On December 26, 2008 .Beloved wife of the late Eli.Devoted mother of Marvin and Jason Olasky .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Wednesday Dec. 31 at 10:45 Am

Richman: of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of New Bedford, Friday, Dec. 26, 2008, Eleanor (Kershner), 90. Widow of William Kroudvird and Murray Richman. Her graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Plainville Cemetery, New Bedford.

Rosalie Victor Palder, 89, passed away at home under the longtime care of her son Arnold on Dec. 21, 2008 in Chicago, IL. She was the beloved wife of the late Sidney, mother of Susan P. (William) White, Arnold (Esther), and Stanley (Elizabeth Chapin), and the dearest grandmother of Ian, Stephanie, and Alexander White, and Blake and Darcy Palder. She was the sister of Harriet Smuckler and the late Frieda Goldberg, Benjamin Victor, Evelyn Blonsley, and Lorraine Newer. She will be remembered for her beauty and brilliance. Funeral services will be held privately in Newton on Dec. 26, and a memorial gathering will be held in January in Chicago.

BLOOM-Robert of Newton on Dec. 19, 2008 .Beloved Husband of The late Sheila Bloom . Devoted father of Laura Bloom of Peabody and Stephan Bloom of Nashua, N.H. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. ( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday Dec. 22 at 2:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park memorial observance will be held at the home of Laura Bloom until 9:00 pm Monday and continuing thru Friday noon. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice.

HONIG-Tatiana ( Leifer) of Newton on Dec. 18, 2008, Beloved wife of the late Samuel .Devoted mother of Claire Farkas and her husband George .Devoted grandmother of Valarie and Eric .Graveside services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila Cemetery 2659 Centre St. West Roxbury , MA on Friday Dec. 19, 2008 at 11:00 am.PLEASE CALL BEFORE PAYING A SHIVA VISIT AT 617-965-0270 which will begin after graveside services until 4:00 pm Friday and continuing Saturday evening thru Tuesday evening at home of Claire and George Farkas .

Heiser- Stephen Paul Jr., age 86 of Newton ,MA., on December 18 , 2008 .Beloved husband of Marjorie ( Musinsky) Heiser. Devoted father of Laine Heiser of Alberque , New Mexico, Korin Heiser and her husband William Caruso of Boston, Lisa Taylor of Derby Line, VT., Stephen P. Heiser 3rd and his wife Angela of Boston, MA, Dear stepfather of Amy Pavol of Nashville, TN and Joanne Breeling of Needham. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. Loving brother of Marion Waldman of South Hadley ,MA and Betty Fenton of Shelton,CT. Services in The Newton Cemetery Chapel , 791 Walnut St. Newton ( Between Homer and Beacon St. ) Newton on Monday December 22, 2008 at 12:00 noon. Following interment at the Newton Cemetery the family will return to his residence until 5:00 pm Monday and then continuing 7-9pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to ( The Non Profit) National Service Foundation , Disabled American Veterans , National Service Office, JFK Federal Bldg. 1575B , Boston, MA 02203

Siskowitz-Ruth (Summerfield) of Needham and Naples, FL. Devoted mother of Mark Siskowitz and his wife Amy of Needham, Lynne Shilo and her husband Paul of Millis and Steven Siskowitz of Needham and Norway, Maine. Proud loving grandmother of Ashley Brooke Shilo and Samantha Morgan Shilo of Millis and William Siskowitz of South Natick. Services and memorial observance will be private. An avid animal lover, remembrances may be made to MSPCA, 350 South Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 or to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598.

Zimmerman-Evelyn (Teperow) of Delray Beach, Florida, formerly of Walpole on December 17, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Zimmerman. Devoted mother of Peter Zimmerman and his wife Ellen and Paul Zimmerman and his wife Barbara. Dear grandmother of Susan Olshanski and her husband David, Eric and his wife Suzanne, Michael and his wife Allison and Robin and her husband Matthew. Great grandmother of Samantha, Joseph, George, Gabriel, Rachael, Stella, Gordon, Zachary and Jonas. Loving sister of the late Arnold Teperow. Services will be private. Memorial observance will be at the home of Peter and Ellen Zimmerman on Sunday 2-9 pm and Monday 5-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Eleanor (Horvitz ) Levine, died at her late residence in South Dartmouth on December 16, 2008. She was 91. Mrs. Levine was born in New Bedford, MA and has been a resident of South Dartmouth for the last 30 years. She graduated from New Bedford High School. She was a member of Hadassah, The National Council of Jewish Women, the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home and a member of Tifereth Israel Congregation in New Bedford. She was the daughter of the late Morris Horvitz and Jeanette (Pearlman) Horvitz ; wife of the late Sidney Levine; sister of the late Bertha Leen and the late Walter Horvitz. Mrs. Levine leaves her children; Audrey Lamkin and her husband Fred of Boca Raton, FL and Stanley Levine and his wife Ilene of North Dartmouth; her grandchildren, Tobi Levine of Medford, Lyssa Bermant and her husband Jason of Roslyn Heights, NY, Jeffrey Levine of Los Angeles, CA, Lee Lamkin and his wife Pam of Naples, FL and Michael Lamkin and his wife Nicole of Plantation, FL; her great grandchildren, Brady Bermant and Joshua Lamkin. Services at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, MA on Friday, December 19 at 10:30 am. Interment at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery, New Bedford. Memorial observance will be at the home of Stanley and Ilene Levine on Friday until 4 pm and continuing on Saturday 7-9 pm and Sunday 2-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to Community Nurse and Hospice, P.O. Box 751 Fairhaven, MA 02719-0751.

David Simon Tumaroff passed away tragically in Shanghai , China The Chabbad of Shanghai , China is preparing to send his remains back to Boston for burial in Baker St. West Roxbury as soon as possible

RINGER Dr. Morris of Sarasota ,FL, formerly of Newton, on Dec. 14, 2008. Beloved husband of Estelle (Kaufman) Ringer. Devoted father of Donna Leventhal and her husband Mark , Dr. Steven A. Ringer and his wife Eleanor, and Pamela Burstein and her husband Jay. Dear grandfather of Emily and Rebecca Leventhal, Sara Fleiss and her husband Peter, Avi, Jacob, Nicole and Julie Ringer, Rachel, Jonah and Nicholas Burstein.Dear brother of Nettie Siegall. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon, MA on Wednesday Dec. 17 at 11:45 am . Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Donna and Mark Leventhal, Wednesday until 5:00 pm and 7-9 pm, and continuing at the home of Dr. Steven A. and Eleanor Ringer, Thursday 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St., Newton, MA 02462.

Epstein-David Joseph of Newton on December 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Esther (Franklin) Epstein. Dear son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Rosengard) Epstein. Devoted father of Sandra Hain and her husband Efraim, Linda Strand and her husband Michael, Andrew Epstein and Lisa Adelman and Jerold Epstein and his wife Jacqui. Dear grandfather of Jessica, Rebekah, Avital and Elahd, Jennifer, Stephanie, Justin and Alison. Loving brother of Bernice Segal, Ruthe Starr and the late Louis Epstein. Services at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham on Monday, December 15 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at his residence Monday through Thursday. Remembrances may be made to Leukemia Research, C/O Dr. Kenneth Miller, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111.

MORRILL – Sybil R. ( Arnold) of Hebrew Senior Life , formerly of Castaic, CA. on December 10, 2008. Wife of Jerry Morrill .Devoted mother of Heidi Bittinger and her husband Roger of Arlington, Texas and Niki Diller and her husband Marc of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Rick and Alyssa Fox and Lucas and Seth Diller. Sister of Steven Arnold. Services at The Newton Cemetery Chapel 791 Walnut St. ( between Homer and Beacon St. ) Newton on Friday December 12 at 10:00 am. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Niki and Marc Diller Until 4:00 Pm Friday and Saturday 6-9pm and Sunday 12-3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale , MA 02131.

Masters-Sybil (Cherwin) of Chestnut Hill, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ on December 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Masters. Devoted mother of Howard Masters and his significant other Renee of IL, Ruth Masters and her husband Loren of IL, Ellen Masters of FL and Michelle Brooks and her husband Jonathan of Belmont. Dear grandmother of Emily, Maya, Caleb, Ethan and Leila. Loving sister of Joel Cherwin of NY, and Arlene Cherwin of Seattle, WA. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward Street, Newton on Wednesday, December 10 at 1 pm. Following burial in Peabody memorial observance will be at her residence Wednesday until 9pm, Thursday 1-4, 6-9 pm and Friday 1-4pm. Remembrances may be made to Hadassah, C/O Edwin Masters Memorial Fund at Hadassah Hospital, 50 West 58th Street, New York, New York 10019 or to Lupus Foundation, 40 Speen Street, Suite 205, Framingham, MA 01701.

Sandler- Irene (Tenenbaum) of Milton on December 7, 2008. Beloved wife of Melvin Sandler. Devoted mother of Doreen Goldberg and her husband Dr. Jack Goldberg of NJ. and Adrienne Misiph and her husband Edwin Misiph of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Arielle, Joshua and Alexis, Glenn, Cheryl and great grandmother of Aaron and Alec. Sister of Jean Birnbaum of GA and the late Harriette Levin. Also survived by loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Thursday, December 11 at 10 am. Following the burial at Sharon Memorial Park the family will receive visitors at Temple Beth Am from 12-3pm and then memorial observance will continue at the home of Adrienne and Edwin Misiph 7-9 pm and Friday 12 Noon -4pm.Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am, Randolph. Past President of Milton Chapter of Hadassah. Former decorator and furniture salesperson at Ruderman’s Furniture in Malden. .

Vernick-Clara (Markell) of Randolph on December 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Vernick. Devoted mother of the late Joel M. Vernick. Grandmother of Annie and Zoe. Sister of Eileen Ryss and Philip Markell. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday, December 9 at 1:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to The Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 3 H, Watertown, MA 02472.

OSHRY-Miriam of Weston, formerly of Brookline , on Dec. 5 , 2008. Beloved wife of George for 68 years..Devoted mother of Jeanne Ashworth and her husband Jerry of Cape Neddick, Maine, Richard Oshry of Brighton and Deborah Herzog and her husband Howard of Belmont. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey and Robert Ashworth ,and Annie, Emily and Kate Herzog . Cherished great grandmother of Benjamin , Esme ,Taylor and Riley. Sister of Paul and Robert Mason and the late Howard Mason. A private graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park on Monday Dec. 8 . followed by a memorial observance at Norumbega Assisted Living in Weston from 1:30 to 2:30 pm .Observance will continue at the home of Deborah and Howard Herzog on Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 6 to 9. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer s Association 311 Arsenal St. Watertown,MA 02472 or charity of your choice.

SORKIN, Ruth (Force) Of Roslindale, on December 3, 2008, beloved wife of the late Martin Sorkin. Devoted mother of Nahum Sorkin & his wife Monique, Bryna Watkins & her husband Branch, Shelley Rossman & her husband Stuart. Dear grandmother of Jessie & Rachel Rossman, Francoise Jacobs & her husband Avi, Shmuel Sorkin, Miry Sorkin and great grandmother of Gavriella, Elianna & Natanel. Loving sister of the late Esther Rubinstein & Charles Force. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton on Thursday, December 4 at 10 A.M. Shiva will be at the home of Shelley & Stuart Rossman starting Saturday 5:30-9 P.M. & continuing Sunday through Tuesday, 1-4 & 7-9 P.M. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale 02131.

Cohen-Rose (Dubinsky) 0f Newton,on Dec. 3, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother of Howard Cohen and his wife Myra Musicant of Newton.Graveside services at Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago on Friday Dec. 5 at 1:00 PM.

Siegel-Kenneth of Brookline on December 2, 2008.Dear son of the late Max and Blanche Siegel . Graveside services were held on Dec. 5 at Baker St. West Roxbury.

Solomont-Stanley of Newton on December 1, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Florence (Newell) Solomont. Devoted father of David Solomont and his wife Nancy of Framingham, Edith Wolf and her husband Ron of WI, Leslie Gibbons of Mansfield. Father in law of the late Albert Gibbons. Loving brother of the late Natalie Shapiro and Barbara Firger. Dear grandfather of Charles Solomont, Eric Solomont, Craig Solomont, Jonathan Wolf, Eliot Wolf, Rachel Gibbons, Daniel Gibbons, Bradley Rubin, Julianne Fee and Fifteen Great Grandchildren. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Thursday, December 4 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be at his residence on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Saturday Evening, Sunday 1-5, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, Ma 02472 where Stanley was so active in the organization.

Cohen-Leona of Revere on December 1, 2008. Loving sister of the late Philip Cohen. Devoted aunt of Jill Cohen of Revere. Dear cousin of Jeanette Oppenheim of Newton and Ida Rosen of Revere. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Tuesday, December 2 at 12:45 pm. Memorial observance at the home of Gordon and Jeanette Oppenheim, on Tuesday following the interment until 6 pm and Wednesday 12 Noon to 6 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Goldstein-Faith (Sachs) of Sharon on November 29, 2008. Beloved wife of Mark Goldstein. Devoted mother of Miriam Goldstein, Adam Goldstein and his wife Marissa and Abigail Goldstein. Loving sister of Beth Amdur and Lisa Hess. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Monday, December 1 at 9:00 am. Shiva at her late residence starting on Wednesday , 1 Manning Way, Sharon from 12-4, 7-10pm, Thursday 12-4, 7-10pm, Friday 12-3pm, Sunday 12-4,7-10pm. Morning Minyan Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 6:45 am and Sunday at 8:30 am. Evening Minyan on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 7:45pm. Remembrances may be made to South Area Solomon Schechter Day School, 1 Commerce Way, Norwood, MA 02062 or Gann Academy, 333 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 or Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA, 02067 or PanCAN, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2141 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245.

BECK, Armand of Hingham on November 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Geraldine (Freedman) Beck. Devoted father of Lewis Beck and his wife Beverly of Randolph, Barry Beck and his wife Sharon of Peabody, and Paul Beck and his wife Lisa of Scituate. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park Monday, December 1, at 2:45 PM. Shiva will be at his late residence Monday 6:30-9:00 PM, Tuesday, 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 9:00 PM, then continuing at the home of Barry and Sharon Beck Wednesday and Thursday 2:30-4:00 and 6:30-9:00 PM. Donations in Armand’s memory may be made to Shriners Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114. Late Navy veteran of WWII who served aboard the USS Wasp CV.18.

Zeeberg-Etta (Cohen) of Randolph on November 27, 2008. Beloved wife of Morris Zeeberg. Devoted mother of Barry Zeeberg of Arlington, VA and Barbara Cothram of Denver, CO. Loving sister of the late Ida Sandler, Celia Kane and Sarah Hamilt. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, November 28 at 11:45 am. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131.

Hanover-Edith (Barron) of Framingham, on November 24, 2008. Beloved wife of Alfred Hanover. Devoted mother of Kenneth Hanover and Mark L. Hanover. Dear grandmother of Jonathan B. Hanover, Stephanie L. Hanover, Zachary A. Hanover, Caylen S. Hanover and Emily C. Hanover and great-grandmother of Katherine and Sydney. Loving sister of the late Beatrice Krim, Beatrice Portman, Philip Barron and Edward Sugarman. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave. Natick on Wednesday, November 26 at 10:00 am. Memorial observance at her residence, on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday until 4 pm and Saturday evening. Minyan on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 50 Pamela Road, Framingham, MA 01701.

Orkin-Susan T.(Sampson)of Chicago,ill.,on Nov. 24, 2008 Beloved wife of Sheldon Orkin. Devoted mother of Wendie and her husband Sean and William Orkin and his wife Elizabeth. Dear sister of Neil Sampson and his wife Shannon. Michael Sampson and his wife Elizabeth. Graveside services were held at The Staro Konstantinov Cemetery , Baker St. West Roxbury on Wednesday Nov. 26 , 2008.

Wotitzky-Paul of Brookline, on November 22, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Carol (Isaacs). Survived by loving cousins and friends. Survivor of the Holocaust. Graveside services at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Grove Street, West Roxbury on Monday, November 24 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

AARONS, Jules of Auburndale on November 21, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette (Lampert) Aarons. Devoted father of Herbert Gene Aarons and his wife Rory Aarons of Salinas, CA and Philip E. Aarons and his wife Shelley Fox Aarons of NY. Dear grandfather of Sam and Solisa Aarons and Zachary Aarons and his wife Camilla Gale. Loving brother of the late Muriel Torris. Also survived by his niece, Donna Torres. Funeral services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton on Monday, November 24th, at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance is omitted. Donations in Jules’ memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Dr. Aarons received his PhD from the University of Paris and worked at the Air Force Cambridge Research Labs from 1950 to 1981, then joined Boston University as a research professor in the Dept. of Astronomy. He published in excess of 100 papers in scientific journals. In addition to his career as a physicist, he was a highly acclaimed photographer with a retrospective exhibition at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA in 2003. Late Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII.

Levine-Regina of Newton, Formerly of New York on Nov. 15 , 2008.Services in Montefiore Cemetery , Pinelawn, LI, NY on Monday Nov. 17 at 1:00 Pm.

Fastlich-Lucille (Hyman)on Nov. 15, 2008.Beloved wife of EugeneDevoted mother of Ira.Services at Beth David Cemetery Elmont, LI, NY on Monday Nov. 17

Brodsky-Lillian(Stein)of Lawrence,on Nov. 15, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Maurice. Devoted mother of Gerald Brodsky and his wife Bernadette of Chevy Chase , MD, David Brodsky and his wife Claudia of Newton,Robert Brodsky and his wife Jinny of York, ME and Karen Finkelsteinand her husband Todd of Wellesley.Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Saul Stein of Boca Raton and the late Jennie Burstein , Howard,Alec, Abe,Morris and Min Stein.Graveside services at Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill on Monday Nov. 17 at 1:00 pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Alzhiemers Assoc. 311 Arsenal St.Watertown,MA 02472

KANER, Charles of Randolph on November 15, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Halpern) Kaner. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Temple Emeth Memorial Park, Baker St., West Roxbury on Monday, November 17 at 10:00 AM. Memorial observance is omitted. Donations in Charles’ memory may be made to Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main St., Randolph, MA 02368.

FREEDMAN, Bruce B. of Framingham on November 14, 2008. Dear son of the late John and Frances Freedman. Devoted father of Lee Freedman and his wife Dana Chaiton of Brooklyn, NY and Lauren Freedman Carroll and her husband Frank Carroll of Brighton. Loving companion of Elaine Brockman. Dear brother of Dana Liebman of White Plains, NY. Funeral Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton on Sunday, November 16, at 12 noon. Memorial observance at his late residence Sunday following interment, continuing Monday and Tuesday. 1-9 PM. Donations in Bruce’s memory may be made to the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts, 189 Wells Avenue, 3rd Floor, Newton Centre, MA 02459

Trivers-Doris ( Redel) of Canton formerly of Chestnut Hill on Nov. 14, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Leon Trivers. Devoted mother of Peter Trivers and his wife Dianne of Killington, VT, Ted Trivers and his wife Cathy of Wayland and the late Terry Chandler. Dear grandmother of Tor Trivers, Tara Gans and her husband Glenn and Huy Trivers and his wife Adrienne , Nanci Pickens and her husband Eric , Michael Trivers and Todd and Lauren Chandler. Cherished great grandmother of Madelyn Pickens and Sierra Gans. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St.. Sharon on Sunday November 16, 2008 at 12:45 pm. Following Services a memorial observance will be held at Orchard Cove , 1 Del Pond Drive, Canton until 5:00 pm Sunday.In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West , Brookline, MA 02445-7226

Field-Ellis of Brookline , formerly of Florida on Nov. 13, 2008 Beloved husband of The late Dorothy (Glaser) Field and Lee Krakofsky Devoted father of Stephen Field and his wife Ellen of Newton and Arthur Field and his wife Joan of New York City .Devoted grandfather of Jennifer Field Barossi and Tony, Hillary Field St. George and Christopher ,Barbara and Jeffrey Schultz, David and Lisa Hochberg , Andrea and Brian Pincus, Ellynne and Brian Greenbaum, Loving greatgrandfather of Justin and Ethan Barossi,Corwin St. George, Dear brother of the late Sophie Conviser and her husband Benjamin. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews.Graveside services at The Adath Jeshurn Cemetery ( opposite 339 Grove St. West Roxbury on Sunday Nov. 16 at 10:30 am. Following Services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Jennifer and Tony Barossi until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to The West End House 105 Allston St. Allston, MA 02134

While watching a presentation in 1982 about refuseniks, the Soviet Jews who were denied permission to emigrate and then persecuted for wanting to leave, Sheila Galland decided she had to lend assistance. “She saw all this in a slide show,” said her husband, Peter of Acton, “and she immediately jumped up and said, ‘How can I help?’ ” As a liaison to lawmakers on Beacon Hill and in Washington, D.C., she spent more than two decades working to get aid to Jews in the Soviet Union, before and after the fall of communism. Mrs. Galland, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February 2004 and helped educate others about the disease, died Nov. 5 in the Tippett Home hospice in Needham. She was 67 and lived in Acton. “She did a lot of good things,” said Judy Patkin, executive director of Action for Post-Soviet Jewry, based in Waltham. “Sheila came to us as a volunteer and later became staff. We have a lot of volunteers who only show up a few times, but Sheila was steady. She was always a good people person. She liked getting on the phone and connecting with people, and that was important to what we were doing.” Along with getting Congress and the Massachusetts Legislature involved with the cause, Mrs. Galland made several trips herself to the Soviet Union during years when helping refuseniks was dangerous. “Once when she was in a hotel, there were people constantly pacing outside her door at 3 in the morning,” her husband said. “She knew she was being watched.” Bringing assistance to refuseniks sometimes meant that Mrs. Galland and the others who visited would pack extra pairs of blue jeans, “which could be sold on the black market for significant revenue,” he said. “They would bring them as their own wardrobes.” Born in Revere, Sheila Edwards moved with her family to Brookline when she was 7. The ancestors of both her parents had immigrated from Russia. While attending Brookline High School, from which she graduated in 1959, she met Peter Galland. They began d

Berry-Nelson of Delray Beach, Fl. formerly of Brookline and Sharon on Nov. 10, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn( Azersky) Nelson . He leaves his children Leonard Berry of Sharon, Sandra Berry of Delray Beach, Fl. and Richard Berry of Wellesley.Graveside services at Lindwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph on Thursday Nov. 13, 2008 at 1:00 Pm .There will be no memorial observance .In lieu of flowers remembrances to A.L.S. Association – Mass Chapter ,7 Lincoln St. Wakefield, MA 01880.