Archive: December, 2008

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.

Larry J. Nelson,died suddenly at his Brockton residence,on November 9, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Roselyn (Swartz); his children, Bradley, Matthew and Eleanor Nelson; his brother Alan Nelson and his wife Deborah of Framingham. Services at Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton on Thursday, November 13 at 12 Noon. Following the interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury the family will be returning to Temple Beth Emunah until 9 pm, Shiva will continue on Friday 10 am – 2 pm at Temple Beth Emunah, Saturday evening at the home of Alan Nelson 6-9 pm and Sunday 2-7pm. Remembrances may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Beth Emunah where a scholarship fund has been established for Larry’s children.

BELL, Deborah L. of West Newton on Nov.9. Beloved wife of Robert Gurwitz. Devoted mother of Rebecca Bell-Gurwitz and Sam Bell-Gurwitz, both of West Newton. Loving sister of Risa Bell and her husband John DeVito of Brooklyn, NY and Mitchell Bell and his wife MaryAnne of Dedham. Funeral services at Temple Shalom of Newton, 175 Temple St., Newton, Tue., Nov.11, at 11AM. Memorial observance at her late residence Tue. following services, Wed. and Thu. after 3 PM, and continuing Sat. after 6 PM and Sun. after 2 PM. Donations in Deborah’s memory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244 (online at www.komen.org), or to Stonewall Communities, PO Box 99035, Pru Center, Boston, MA 02199.

Corkin-Ruth of Watertown on November 6, 2008. Loving sister of Henry Corkin and his wife Marilyn of Newton and the late Betty Smith and her surviving husband Willet Smith of Waban. Aunt of Michael, Stanley and Jonathan Corkin and Susan Kalish and Sandra Ferestein. Graveside services at the Shara T’Fila Cemetery, Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, November 9 at 10 am. Remembrances may be made to the Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St. Suite 3 H, Watertown, MA 02472

Rubenstein-Rosalyn (Fuller) of Chestnut Hill on November 7, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Rubenstein and loving companion to Edward Bailen. Devoted mother of Robert Rubenstein and his wife Suzanne and the late Martin Rubenstein. Dear grandmother of Fred, Jill Leonard and her husband Hap and great-grandmother of Brody Leonard. Loving sister of the late Irving Fuller. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, November 10 at 2:45 pm. Remembrances may be made to the National Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002.

Braverman-Herbert of Norwood on October 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Marilyn (Freedman) and the late Edith (Simon) Braverman. Devoted father of Alison Doucette and her husband William of Norwood, Gary Braverman and his wife Gayle of Lakeville and Keith Braverman and his wife Loretta of Norwood. Step father of Scott Brody and his wife Donna of Dracut, Michael Brody and his wife Darcy of CA and the late Avram Brody. Loving brother of the late Rose Ginberg, Rubin Braverman, Rachel Tall, Irving Braverman, Nettie Bass, Raynard Braverman and Minnie Jalbert. Dear grandfather of 8 grandchildren and 5 step grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, November 5 at 12:45 pm. Following services family and friends are invited to return to Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood and then memorial observance will continue at the home of Alison and William Doucette, on Thursday 1-7 pm and Friday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Temple Shaare Tefila, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 or to Vista Care, 690 Canton Street, Westwood, MA 02090. Member of the Eliot-Hyde Park Lodge of the Masons.

Brecker-Benjamin of West Roxbury on October 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Mildred (Barber) Brecker. Devoted father of Rhonda Davidson and her husband Roy of Atlanta, GA and Alton Brecker and his wife Patricia of FL. Dear grandfather of Zachary Davidson. Loving brother of Saul Brecker of Sharon. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 31 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

TOY-Rita a Registered of Brighton, Suddenly, on October 28, 2008 Dear Daughter of the late Samuel and Esther Toy. Dear friend of Virginia Mayo whom she graduated with from Peter Bent Brigham Hospital School of Nursing in 1956.Graveside services at Polonnae Cemetery 776 Baker St. , West Roxbury on Friday Nov. 7, 2008 at 10:00 Am.

Rothberg- Sheryl R. ( Price) of Canton , on October 27, 2008 Beloved wife of Steven Rothberg . Dear daughter of Harold and Annette Price of Newton. Devoted mother of Michelle Marom and her husband Yaniv of Englewood, NJ and David Rothberg and his wife Heather of New York City .Dear sister of Ronald M. Price of Hypoluxo, FL. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ,120 Canton St. Sharon on Wednesday October 29 , 2008 at 1:45 pm. Following interment a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West , Boston, MA 02445.

Bloom-Sandra (Bloom) of West Newton on October 27, 2008. Beloved wife of Robert Bloom. Devoted mother of Michael Bloom and Daniel Bloom. Loving sister of Benjamin Bloom. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 31 at 11:45 am. Following the service family and friends are invited to return to the home of Nancy Bloom and Gene Black in Jamaica Plain through 6 pm on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Tinnitus Association, Unit 20, P.O. Box 4900, Portland, OR 97208-4900.

Schulman-Linda ( Patnoi) of Wellesley, on October 25, 2008. Beloved wife of Dr. Charles L. Schulman .Devoted mother of Paul Schulman and his wife Alison of Chicago,IL, Stephen Schulman and his wife Jesse of Greensboro, NC and James Schulman and his wife Bari of Chicago, IL. Cherished grandmother of Leo and Auden Schulman. Loving sister of Rita Schulman and her husband Joseph of Montreal, and Richard Pargot and his wife Arlene of New Jersey. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. ( Off Cedar St.) Wellesley on Sunday October 26 at 2:30 pm. Following interment at Beit Olam Cemetery , Wayland, a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 9:00 Pm Sunday and continuing Monday and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to BIDMC Cancer Center Fund, Office of Development,,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., ( BR), Boston, MA 0221.

KAPLAN-Ralph age 90 , of Framingham on Oct. 14, 2008 .Loving husband of the late Elinor Kaplan for 59 years. Beloved father of Neal of Atlanta, GA, Steven and Leslie of Arroyo Grande , CA and Philip of Framingham. Loving grandfather of Diane and Brian Jensen and David Kaplan.Loving great grandfather of Tyler Jensen . Dear brother of Shirley Deletetsky of Framingham, Mickey and Ann Deletetsky of Auburn, ME. And Beatrice and Gene Williams of Suitland, MD.Devoted brother in law of Herbert Rubin and Sandra Sklar of Newton.Adored by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday Oct. 19 at 10:45 am. Following services the family will be at his residence until 9:00 pm Sunday and Monday 1-5pm. Ralph graduated from Bentley College and worked for decades as an accountant. He served in the Pacific Theatre in the U.S.Army during WW two and was honorably discharged as a First Sergeant. Ralph was a devoted volunteer at Jewish family services , St. Patrick�s Manor and Metrowest Medical Center for many years. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society , 30 Speen st. Framingham, MA 01701 , or Jewish Family Services 475 Franklin St. . , Suite 101 Framingham, MA 01701-4783

Roseland-Joel of Newton on October 12, 2008. Beloved husband of Eleanor ( Friedman) Roseland. Step father of Jeffrey Levine and Jack Levin. Grandfather of Adam Levine, Alexander Levine, and Wyatt Levin. Loving brother of Edward Roseland and the late Esther and Leah Roseland. Uncle of Scott Roseland and his family. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Monday, October 13 14 11:45 am. Following the interment, family and friends are invited to return to his late residence on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Brown- Howard of Sharon, MA on October 11, 2008. Beloved husband of Carol ( Malinoff) Brown. Devoted father of Lawrence Brown and his wife Janice of IL., Robert Brown and his wife Tricia of NYC, and Jeffrey Brown and his wife Kim of Maine. Dear grandfather of Ethan, Hannah, Aaron and Maya. Loving brother of Murray Brown of Stoughton, MA, Paul Brown of Bedford, MA and the late Rona Wasserman. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA on Thursday, October 16 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, on Thursday until 9 pm, Friday 1-4 pm, Saturday eve, and Sunday 12-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, C/O Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon, MA 02067.

Matorin-Marshall, of Newton on October 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara (Kaden) Matorin. Devoted father of Faith and Bruce Matorin, Mitchell and Kristine Matorin, Abigail and Jordan Schwartz and Andrew and Jennifer Matorin. Dear grandfather of Aaron, Anna, Jacob, Simon, Caleb and Jenna. Loving brother of Sumner Matorin and the late Maurice Matorin. Graveside services at the Mishkan Tefilah Memorial Park, Opposite 2659 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, October 12 at 11:30 am. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, on Sunday until 9 pm and Monday 1-4 pm. Remembrances may be made to Waldenstrom’s Clinic, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445 or to Congregation Or Yisrael, 233 Needham Street, Suite 300, Newton, MA 02464.

Ansin-Harold, age 100 , of Boca Raton, FL ,on October 8, 2008 Beloved husband of the late Evelyn ( Rudnick) Ansin . Devoted father of Joseph Ansin of Chestnut Hill , Betty Ansin Smallwood and her husband John of Bethesda MD and the late Lawrence Ansin of Weston, Dear grandfather of Lisa Ansin and her husband Jonathan Guttell of Austin, TX ,Gregory Ansin of Boston , Jesse Smallwood and his wife Danielle of Bethesda, MD, and Jonah Smallwood of San Francisco. Cherished great grandfather of Barrett , Jack, Tyler , and Cameron Guttell and Tyler Smallwood. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom 1187 Beacon St. Brookline on Sunday Oct. 12 at 10:30 am .Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park , a memorial observance will be held at the home of Joseph Ansin until 8:00 pm Sunday and Monday 2-4 pm and 7-9pm. Remembrances may be made to The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 or Boston University in Memory of Harold Ansin , One Silber Way Boston, MA 02215

Buchman-Grace (Eliasov) of Newton on October 8, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Peretz Buchman. Devoted mother of Selwyn Buchman and his wife Michelle of Marlboro, Renee Tarablus and her husband Avi of Israel, and Gary Buchman and his wife Debbie of Newton. Dear grandmother of Stefan and Martine, Justin, Jeremy, Meka, Ari, Niki and Tal. Loving sister of Dorothy Norman of Newton. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, October 10 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Gary and Debbie Buchman on Sunday and continuing on Monday until 2 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Jewish Community Housing for The Elderly, 30 Wallingford Road, Brighton, MA 02135-4753.

Klein-Robert D. of Norwood on October 7, 2008. Dear son of Jerry Klein and the late Arthur Klein,MD. Loving brother of Sally Klein Cedrone Matthews and Jill K. Power. Services at Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood on Friday, October 10 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Mrs. Jerry Klein on Saturday evening and continuing on Sunday and Monday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Shaare Tefilah, 556 Nichols Street, Norwood, MA 02062 or to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Bourne-Nathan of Canton on October 7, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Kaiser). Devoted father of Julia Albrand, Alan S.Bourne, Ivy D. Bourne and the late Mark H. Bourne. Dear grandfather of 4 grandchildren. Loving brother of Kary Shindler. Graveside services at the King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, October 12 at 1:00 pm.

Novick-Sylvia (Perlswig) , 90, of Millis on October 6, 2008 at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home in Natick. Beloved wife of the late Joseph S. Novick. Devoted mother of Allen S. Novick of Indianapolis, Indiana and Lawrence E. Novick of Ashland. Dear grandmother of Kent Novick and his wife Melissa of Seattle, Washington, Jerel Novick and his wife Andrea of Boston and Seth Novick of Millis. Great grandmother of Madelyn and Josephine Novick of Seattle, Washington. Services at Temple Ael Chunon, 334 Village Street, Millis on Wednesday, October 8, at 11:00 am. Following the burial in the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis ,family and friends are invited to return to the Mary Ann Morse Nursing Home in Natick. Remembrances may be made to Congregation Ael Chunon, P.O. Box 401, Millis, MA 02054.

Stein-Ida E. ( Mendelsohn) of Chestnut Hill , formerly of Lewiston, Me., October 6, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Maurice Stein. Devoted mother of Marsha Berenson and her husband Peter of Newton and Jacob Stein of CA., Cherished grandmother of Marissa Berenson. Loving sister of William Mendelsohn of Burlington ,MA. and Sayde Stein of Chestnut Hill and the late Lillian Shane, Dorothy Higer, Mildred Cassely , and Carl and James Mendelsohn . Services at Temple Shalom 175 Temple St. West Newton on Tuesday Oct. 7 at 2:30 pm.Following the interment in Woburn a memorial observance will be held at the home of Marsha and Peter Berenson until 9:00 pm this evening. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Lovit – Sylvia C. (Zaplin) of Boca Raton, Florida, formerly of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, age 91, on October 4, 2008. Sylvia was much loved by her late husband Samuel Lovit, son Alan Zaplin and his wife Hope Magier, daughter Ruth Zaplin, son Mark Zaplin, granddaughters Jessica Karlin and husband Jeremy and Bryana Zaplin and husband Mark Fisher, and grandson Michael Zaplin. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at Montefiore Cemetery, Pulpit Rock Rd. Pelham, New Hampshire . ( Directions at jcam.org)or below on Tuesday October 7, 2008 at 12: Noon. Remembrances may be made to Brandeis University National Women’s Committee PO Box 549110 MS 132 Waltham, MA 02454-9110 or a charity of your choice.Directions to Cemetery From Route 93 North: Take Exit 46. Bear left off ramp around rotary. Take right at blinking light and stay on Route 113 west. Continue about 8 miles to intersection on Route 38. Take a right onto Route 38. About 2 miles, take the first street on left onto Coburn Road. Bear right onto Pulpit Rock Road. Cemetery is 100 yards on the left.

RUBENSTEIN, Sidney, of Boynton Beach, FL, formerly of Cherry Hill, NJ, and Hull, MA, on October 3, 2008. Beloved husband of Barbara (Gould) Rubenstein. Devoted father of Mark R. Rubenstein and his wife Lisa of Stoughton, Lisa B. Jenkins and her husband Paul of Hull, and Jeffrey K. Rubenstein and his wife Stacy of Lake Worth, FL. Dear grandfather of Joshua A. Rubenstein, Ashley B., Brittany A., Melanie K., and Gregory T. Jenkins, and Justin D. and Alexa S. Rubenstein. Loving brother of Judith Ship and her husband Nelson of Boynton Beach, FL. Funeral services at Temple Beth Am, 871 North Main Street, Randolph on Monday, October 6, at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance at the home of Lisa and Paul Jenkins until Wednesday at noon. Donations in Sidney’s memory may be made to the Sidney Rubenstein Math Scholarship Fund, c/o American Heritage School, 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33484, ATTN: Headmaster Robert Stone. Sidney was a dedicated and passionate teacher of mathematics for over 40 years.

Weiner-Joseph of Roslindale on October 2, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Esther (Weiner). Graveside services at the King Solomon Memorial Park, Centre Street, West Roxbury on Friday, October 3 at 10:30 am.

Wolfers-Hilda ( Bodeck) age 99, of Newton, MA, formerly of Florida and New York, on September 28, 2008. Beloved wife for 68 years of the late Harold Wolfers. Devoted mother of Joan Belkin and her husband Steve. Loving grandmother of Julie Belkin Rand and her husband Michael, and Amy Belkin. Dear great grandmother of Harrison Belkin Rand. Devoted sister of the late Beatrice Rosenblum. Hilda was the personification of love and light in our lives and in the lives of everyone she touched. Services at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd. ,Wellesley on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 1:00 pm.Interment will be at Beit Olam Cemetery, Wayland. Memorial observance will be at the Belkin residence from 7-9 pm Thursday evening only. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to The Grow Clinic at Boston Medical Center, 1 Boston Medical Center Place, Boston, MA 02118

KUBZANSKY, Judith (Sagarin) of Newton on September 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Philip Kubzansky. Devoted mother of Jessica Kubzansky of Los Angeles, CA, Michael Kubzansky and his wife Anne Binder of Washington, DC, and Laura Kubzansky and her husband Dean Murphy of Belmont. Dear grandmother of Caroline Kubzansky, William Kubzansky, Serena Murphy, and Izak Murphy. Loving sister of Daniel Sagarin of Guilford, CT. Funeral services at Beth El Temple Center, 2 Concord Avenue, Belmont, on Monday, September 22 at 10:30 AM. Shiva at her late residence Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in Judith’s memory may be made to the Lipper Multiple Myeloma Research Fund, c/o Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446.

Theran-Florence ( Fink) age 95, longtime resident of Boston, Brookline and formally of Revere , after a valiant struggle , entered into rest on Saturday Sept. 20, 2008 . Beloved wife of the late Louis Theran. Devoted mother of Mark Theran and his wife Judith of Ridgewood, N.J., Harold Theran and his wife Barbara of Boston. Loving grandmother of Elizabeth, David , and Louis Theran and his wife Kyung , Noah , Adam and Alexandra. Services at The Boston Synagogue ( Charles River Park Synagogue) 55 Martha Rd. Boston on Sunday Sept. 21 at 3:00 pm. Following the interment at The Tifereth Israel of Revere Cemetery , Everett. Shiva will be held at the home of Harold and Barbara Theran Cabot Estates , 241 Perkins St. ( Unit C-402) Jamacia Plain, Sunday unitl 9:00 pm, Monday and Tuesday 2-5, 7-9pm ,Wednesday and Thursday 6-8pm and Friday 3-5pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Hadassah 2001 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02135

Novick-Brenda K. (Kirshenbaum) of Millis on September 19, 2008. Devoted mother of Jerel Novick and his wife Andrea and Seth Novick of Millis. Loving sister of Paula Isacoff and her husband Jay of Palm Beach, FL. Graveside services at the Prospect Hill Cemetery, Auburn Road, Millis on Monday, September 22 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence, on Monday and continuing on Tuesday and Wednesday 2-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Charles River Chapter of Hadassah, 13 Scott Drive, Holliston, MA 01746.

Herman-Meryl S. (Starr) of Newton, on September 17, 2008. Beloved wife of Michael Herman. Dear daughter of Claire Starr and the late Paul Starr. Devoted mother of Jennifer, Starr and Perry Herman. Dear sister of Gloria Berger and her husband Robert of St. Louis, MO. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Meryl loved her family pets, Molson, Lucifer, Bailey and Lily. Services will be held at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton on Friday Sept. 19 at 1:00 pm. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be at the home of Dennis and Cece Herman 7 Stonewood Drive,Newton Friday until 5:00pm, Saturday 7-9pm, Sunday and Monday 2-9pm.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Mass General Hospital Thyroid Cancer Fund 165 Cambridge St. Suite 600 , Boston, MA 02114. Proud Chairman of “Friends of Boston University Hockey”

Neipris-Joseph of canton,formerly of Sharon on September 15, 2008. Beloved husband of Miriam (Kerstein) Neipris. Devoted father of Jeffrey of NYC, Alan and his life partner Pam of Mansfield and Steven and his wife Heidi of Wrentham. Dear grandfather of Alison, Jonathan and Brandon Neipris. Loving brother of Albert Neipris of Canton and the late Maurice Neipris. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St. Sharon on Thursday, September 18 at 1:00 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Thursday, Friday until 4 pm , Saturday evening and Sunday 1-5 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union Way, Randolph, MA 02368 or to a charity of your choice.

Kokotoff-Isadore of Holbrook , on Sept. 13, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Barbara ( Rosen) Kokotoff. Devoted father of David and his wife Dianne , Debra Kokotoff , and Susan McKenna and her husband John all of Alpharetta , GA .Dear grandfather of Sarah, Dakota, Christopher , Erin and Evan. Dear brother of the late Gertrude Sweet .Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ,120 Canton St. Sharon on Tuesday Sept. 16 at 10:45 AM .Remembrances in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701 .

DOBROW, Anita (Brown) Of Milton on September 13. Beloved wife of the late Philip Dobrow. Devoted mother of Rhonda Gauchman and her husband Alan of Sharon, Nancy Bryer of Duxbury, and Robert Dobrow of San Francisco, CA. Dear grandmother of Rebecca Gauchman, Adam Gauchman, Nancy and Jason Rausman, Matthew Bryer and Jason Bryer, and great grandmother of Shalhavit and Naama. Funeral Services at Temple Shalom of Milton, 180 Blue Hill Ave., Milton, Monday, September 15 at 11 a.m. Memorial Observance at her late residence following interment and continuing until Friday at 4 p.m. Donations in Anita’s memory may be made to Temple Shalom of Milton at the address noted above or to Old Colony Hospice, 1 Credit Union way, Randolph, MA 02368. Brezniak-Rodman www.levinebriss.com 781-963-2900

Zuckerman-Aaron formerly of Raynham on September 11, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Koldin) Zuckerman. Devoted father of Annette Zemser and her husband Alan of Albany, NY, Joan Marder and her husband Stephen of Concord, NH, Karen Blacker and her husband Richard of Newton, David Zucker man of Norton and Daniel Zuckerman and his wife Janine of Franklin. Loving brother of Claire Wolfe of Framingham and Irving Zuckerman of Peabody. Dear grandfather of 15 grandchildrena nd 6 Great Grandchildren. Graveside services at the Mt. Nebo Cemetery, Glebe St. Taunton on Sunday September 14 at 2 pm. Memorial observance at the home of David Zuckerman on Sunday only. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.