Archive: March, 2009

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.