Archive: August, 2008

HELLER, Eugene G. of New York City, formerly of Braintree, on August 9. Beloved husband of the late Goldie (Stern) Heller. Devoted father of Esther Heller and her husband Nicholas Corsano of Menlo Park, CA, Dr. Caren Heller and her husband Dr. Fabrizio Michelassi of New York City, and Carol Heller, also of New York City. Dear grandfather of Robert and Francesco Michelassi and Jonathan Gorman. Funeral services at the Brezniak-Rodman-Levine-Briss Funeral Chapel, 1251 Washington St., West Newton, Monday, August 11, at 10:30 AM. Memorial observance at the home of George and Meryl Smith Monday following interment, continuing Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Donations in Gene’s memory may be made to the Amsterdam Nursing Home, 1060 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10025. Late Army Veteran of WWII.

TOBIN, Sally, of Newton, formerly of Brookline, on August 8. Beloved wife of the late David Tobin. Devoted mother of Sheryl Tobin of Needham and Harvey Tobin of Lowell. Predeceased by three sisters and one brother. Graveside services at Puritan Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Baker St., West Roxbury on Sunday, August 10 at 1:00 PM. Memorial observance at the home of Sheryl Tobin Sunday until 9:00 PM, continuing Monday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Donations in Sally’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the Scandinavian Living Center, 206 Waltham St., Newton, MA 02465.

Leppo- Earl of Laguna, CA, formerly of Newton on August 7, 2008. Beloved and truly devoted husband of Myrna Leppo. Devoted and loving father to Elise, David and Stacy. Loving papa to Jordan and Gabriel Leppo. Loving brother of Harold Leppo. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington st. (corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday, August 18 at 11 am. Following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon memorial observance will be at the home of Ruth and Rick Gamolka, on Monday until 8 pm and Tuesday 12-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701

Stark-Norman, of Framingham, formerly of N.J. on August 6, 2008. Beloved husband of Kathleen (Shea) Stark. Devoted father of Brian Stark and his wife Pamela of Wisconsin and Glenn Stark and his wife Elizabeth of Wellesley. Dear grandfather of Peter, Jessica, Emily and Molly. Loving brother of the late Paul Stark. Graveside services at the Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery, Fairview Ave. Natick on Friday, August 8 at 1 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Beacon Hospice, 160 Speen St.,Suite 202, Framingham, MA 01701.

Charles Shulman Of Hallandale, FL, formerly of Brighton, on August 5, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jo Ann Shulman. Dear son of the late Louis and Rose Shulman. Devoted father of David Shulman and his wife Elayna of N.H. and Barbara Furman of Sharon. Dear grandfather of Jared, Justin and Mathew. Great great uncle of Zachary. Loving brother of the late Irene Cohen. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, on Fri., Aug. 8 at 9:45 a.m. Memorial observance will be at the home of Barbara and Steven Furman through 7 p.m. on Friday only. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701

Flash-Selma (Cooperman) of N.Y.N.Y.formerly of Newton on August 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Malcolm H. Flash,Esq. Devoted mother of Mara Flash Blum and her husband Jonathan, Pamela Flash and her husband Jeffrey Finkle. Dear grandmother of Benjamin, James, Jordan and Tori. Loving sister of Alan Cooperman. Services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St.Newton on Monday, August 4 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Laura and Peter Kates on Monday only. Remembrances may be made to either www.cityharvest.com or to Habitat For Humanity-N.Y.C., 111 John Street, 23rd floor, N.Y.,N.Y. 10038.

Silverman-Green Gertrude (Kalis) of Randolph on August 1, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Green and Samuel J. Silverman. Devoted mother of Jordan Green and his wife Laura of Sheffield, David Green and his wife Barbara of Sharon and Mildred (Green) Koss of Cape Cod. Loving sister of Jean Sandler of Randolph. Dear grandmother of Sara Green. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, August 3 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance at the home of David and Barbara Green on Sunday until 9 pm and Monday 5-9 pm and continuing at the home of Jordan and Laura Green in Sheffield on Tuesday 5-9, and Wednesday 5-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Wayside Hospice, 266 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.

Beckman-Stephen of Boynton Beach ,Fl. In Natick on July 31, 2008. Beloved husband of Judith ( Bereson) Beckman. Graveside servicves will be held at Eternal Light Cemetery, Boynton Beach on Sunday Aug. 3, 2008

Finer-Edythe (Fishman) of Randolph on July 31, 2008. Beloved wife of Stanley Finer. Devoted mother of Ronald Finer and his wife Karen of Brockton, Michelle Finer of Randolph, Amy Miller and her husband Greg of Sudbury and Howard Finer and his wife Sherri of Stoughton. Dear grandmother of Jessica Sandoval and her husband Herb, Sarah, Edward, Zachary, Joshua, Ashley, Benjamin, Jacob, Heather, Sydney and Elizabeth and great grandmother of Corbin Sandoval. Loving sister of the late Harvey Fishman. Services at Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph on Sunday, August 3 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at her late residence Sunday through Thursday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Beth Am Religious School, 871 N. Main Street, Randolph, Ma 02368 or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701.

Polit-Davida of Brookline on July 31, 2008. Beloved wife of Manuel Polit. Devoted mother of Stephen Polit and his wife Susan of Belmont .Dear Grandmother of Jonathan Polit.Dear sister of Leonard Garfield of Peabody and Paul Garfield of Arizona. Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington st.( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Monday Aug. 2008 at 11:00 Am Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at her late residence until 7:00 Pm Monday and Tuesday 3-7Pm. In lieu of flowers remembraces to the National Parkinson’s Foundation office of Development 1501 NW 9th Avenue/Bob Hope Rd. Miami, Fl. 33136-1494.

Rosenberg-Leo of Boca Raton, Fl. Formerly of Newton July 30, 2008. Beloved husband of The late Sylvia Rosenberg and Adele Greenfield Rosenberg .Devoted father of Arnold Rosenberg and his wife Gail, and James Rosenberg and his wife Bianca. Dear grandfather of Barrie Prinz, Debra Rosenbaum, Lauren,Joshua, Shayna and Hudson Rosenberg.Loving Greatgrandfather of Graham Prinz.Graveside services at Temple Emeth Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday Aug. 3, 2008 at 11:00 Am .Memorial observance will be at the home of Arnold and Gail Rosenberg following services until 5:00 Pm Sunday and continuing 7-9Pm Sunday only. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life , 1200 Centre St. Roslindale ,MA 02131 or charity of your choice.

Bresler- Sheryl of Newton ,on July 29, 2008 following a courageous crusade against brain cancer. Loving wife of Paul and mother of Matthew and Todd. Beloved cousin and aunt. Raised in Fairfield, CT. After attending Northeastern Univ. Sheryl was an instructor in Dental Assisting at Beth Israel Hosp. and Mt. Ida College. She subsequently established herself as a local Realtor, known as the “Heart and Sold of Real Estate.” A life member of Hadassah, active in the Women’s Council of Realtors and a political mayven. She loved the beach in Hull, good food, dancing and reveled in making new friends and sharing life.Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Chestnut Hill on Thursday July 31, 2008 at 1:00 Pm .Following the interment at Mishkan Tefila Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at her residence until 8:00 Pm Thursday and Friday 1-3Pm and Sunday 1-5Pm. In lieu of flowers contributions in Sheryl�s memory may be made to �GBM Research at Mass General� and sent to Amy Fontanella, Development Office, Mass General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St., Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114

Leeder-Earle of Weston ,Ma on July 29, 2008 , Husband of Judith .Son of the late Frank and Celia ( Goren) Leeder . Father of Cindy Sandler and her husband Gary, Gayle Dublin and her husband Nathaniel, Howard Leeder and his wife Carla. Grandfather of Jennifer, Betsy and Allison Sandler, Grace Dublin and Elizabeth and Catherine Leeder. Sister of Laurel Leeder Friedman and her husband Orrie and their children David Chase and Hugh Friedman and the late Trudy Friedman Bell. Graveside services at The Lindwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph on Thursday July 31 at 10:00 Am .Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Gayle and Nathaniel Dublin until 8:00 Pm Thursday and Friday 1-7Pm. A memorial observance will be held at the home of Laurel and Orrie Friedman 2-4, 7-9Pm Thursday , Friday and Sunday 1-5Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Friends of B.U. Hockey 925 Commonwealth Avenue , Boston, MA 02215 or a charity of your choice.

Slavet- Bernice (Bornstein) of Delray Beach, FL, formerly of Mattapan and Randolph on July 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Slavet. Devoted mother of Miki Blank and her husband Stephen of Canton and Ronnie Norman and her husband Michael of Newton. Dear grandmother of Brian Norman and his wife Amara of Portland, Oregon, Melissa Norman, Joshua Blank and Jay Norman. Great-grandmother of Jared and Jordan Norman. Loving sister of the late Barbara Potter and Estelle Ames. Graveside services at the Stepiner Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Thursday, July 31 at 11 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Miki and Stephen Blank on Thursday until 9 pm and Friday 12-6 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Newman-Samuel,96,of Lauderhill, Florida, formerly of Brookline.on July 27, 2008 Husband of the late Doris (Kimball) and Marion (Zarchy). Dear Friend of Bea Goldman.Loving Father of Robert (Jane) of Longmeadow and Grandfather of Daniel.Brother of the late Morris,Phillip,and Abie. Loved by many nieces and nephews.Graveside service at Linnwood Memorial Park 497 North St. Randolph,Tuesday July 29 11:00 Am. Remembrances in his memory may be made to Congregation Kehillath Israel,384 Harvard St.Brookline or Vitas Hospice Care, 5420 N.W Ave. Ft. Lauderdal,Fla.33309. Shiva will be Tues. and Wed. night in Longmeadow.

Ziman-Esther, on July 27, 2008.Graveside services at Share Tefila Cemetery 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Tuesday July 29 at 10:00 Am .Complete information on Tuesday.

RIEMER, Anna (Landau)of Boston, formerly of Newton and New York City on July 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Riemer. Devoted mother of Barbara Krupat and her husband, Ed, of Newton. Dear grandmother of Jason Krupat of Needham and Michael Krupat of Culver City, CA, and great-grandmother of Molly Krupat. Funeral services at Temple Emanuel, 385 Ward St., Newton Monday, July 28, at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Anna’s memory may be made to Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly/Coleman House, 30 Wallingford Rd., Brighton, MA 02135 or to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Ctr., 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

Leland Gerson Neuberg Of Brookline, MA. Beloved husband of Donna (Shapiro) Neuberg. Loving father of Eva (Rob Washburn) Neuberg. Adored son of LeRoy Neuberg. Dear Brother of Joel (Pam) Neuberg. Adoring uncle of Jake (Mina) Neuberg. Gruncle of Madeline Neuberg. Graveside Services Sunday at 3 PM at Waldheim Jewish Cemetery, (Gate 37), 1400 S. DesPlaines, Forest Park, IL. Condolences in MA will be observed at Mr. Neuberg’s former residence. In lieu flowers, memorials to The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 would be appreciated

Irene (Block)ZOLA of Newton formerly of Needham, on July 25, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Harold Zola. Devoted mother of Karen Zola of Rockland, ME., Lisa Berger and her husband Stephen of Chestnut Hill and the late David Zola. Dear grandmother of Andrew MacCaffray and his wife Jamie, Kristin and Abby MacCaffray and Harris and Emily Berger. Cherished greatgrandmother of Madelyn Rose MacCaffray . Loving Sister of the late The late Melvin Block and his late wife Janet , and the late Albert Block and his surviving wife Pearl. Services at Temple Beth Shalom 670 Highland Ave. Needham on Sunday July 27 ,2008 at 10:00 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at the home of Lisa and Stephen Berger until 9:00 Pm Sunday and Monday 2-4, 7-9 Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

Egbert-Attorney Richard M. of Boston , Suddenly on July 24, 2008 Beloved husband of Shannon A. McAuliffe . Devoted father of Shea McGonigal and her husband Joseph of Portland, Me, Danielle Petruzzi and her husband Glenn of Arlington, MA and Manuel Egbert of Pembroke, MA.Dear grandfather of Jersi McGonigal , Joshua and Noah Petruzzi. Dear Brother of Stephen Egbert and his wife Linda of No. Hampton, N.H..Services at Temple Beth Am 871 No. Main St.( Rte .28) Randolph on Monday July 28 , 2008 at 12:00 Noon. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Handi Kids 470 Pine St. Bridgewater, MA 02324 or The National Multiple Sclerosis Society 101 A First Ave. Waltham, MA 02451.

Tepper-Rosalyn on July 23, 2008. Beloved wife of Jack. Graveside services at Beth Moses Pinelawn, N.,Y. on July 27

Robert S. “Bobby” Flink Of Milton, on July 20, 2008. Beloved son of the late Joseph & Elizabeth (McCardle) Flink. Longtime employee of Nick’s Comedy Stop. Mass of Christian Burial at The Holy Name Church, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury on Friday, July 25 at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Old Calvary Cemetery, Boston. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers donations to The Julie Fund, P.O. Box 620-657 Newton, MA 02462.

Winer-Michael Gene “Mike” on July 17, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Elaine (Family) Winer and loving father of Lisa Winer of San Francisco, CA and Lowell Winer of Los Angeles, CA. His parents louis and Eleanor Winer and brother Stephan are now deceased. Mike attended Ohio State University, worked in material handling sales for many years and as manager of Highway Driver Leasing. A veteran of the Korean War, he was very interested in history and politics and a great conversationalist on these subjects. Graveside services on Monday, July 21 at 10:45 am at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Asssociation or the Salvation Army.

Martin Sigel, of Malden,died on July 16, 2008 at the Kathleen Daniel Nursing Home in Framingham. He was 79. Mr. Sigel was born in Chelsea, MA. For many years he was a draftsman working with the Army Corps of Engineers. He was the son of the late Hyman Sigel and Betty (Margolis) Sigel. He leaves his wife Ruth (Jacobs) Sigel; his nieces and nephews, Arlene and Larry DeHaan of Framingham, Jeffrey and Cheryl Dorenfeld of Reading. Also survived by several other loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St. (Corner of Chestnut Street) , West Newton on Friday, July 18 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Arlene and Larry DeHaan, on Friday until sundown, Sat evening, Sunday and Monday after 1 pm. Remembrances may be made to either the Kathleen Daniels Nursing Home, 45 Franklin St. Framingham, MA 01702 or to the Allegiance Hospice, 67 Middle Street, Suite 503, Lowell, MA 01852.

Heiligman- Cecelia( Joshel) of Newton formerly of Framingham, on July 16, 2008 .Beloved wife of the late Fred Heiligman. Devoted mother of Dr. Mark Heiligman and his wife Sondra of Baltimore, MD and Dr. Gary Heiligman and his wife Rabbi Joanne Yocheved Heiligman of Columbia, MD. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Graveside services at The Framingham-Natick Hebrew Cemetery Fairview Ave. Natick on Thursday July 17 at 11:00 am. Following services the family will gather at the Ballroom of Lasell Village / Lasell House 120 Seminary Ave. Newton . Inlieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Red Cross PO Box 4002018 Des Moines, IA 50340-2018

Katz-Laura G. (Goodless) died on Tuesday, July 15th at the age of 80. Daughter of the late Hyman and Sophie Goodless of Springfield, MA. Beloved wife for 60 years to Leonard Katz of Sarasota, FL and formally of Longmeadow, MA. Mother of Ellen Mittman and her husband Bruce of Newton, MA, Lisa Axelrod and her husband Eugene of Woodbridge, CT. Cherished Grandmother of Emily and Andrew Mittman, Jason and David Axelrod. Great Grandmother of Alanna and Ella Vargas. Graveside services on Sunday, July 20 at 10 am at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury. Memorial observance at the home of Ellen and Bruce Mittman following the burial until 8pm and Monday and Tuesday 2-7 pm. In Lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 20 Walnut Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

Gerber-Joanne (Backman) of Norwood on July 14, 2008. Mother of Deborah Harkins and her husband Kevin and Nancy Gerber. Grandmother of Tabitha Gerber, Laura and Liana Harkins. Sister of the late Carolyn Greenberg. Graveside services at the Temple Sinai Cemetery, off of Route 114, Danvers on Wednesday, July 16 at 10 am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the Vista Care Hospice Foundation, 690 Canton St, Suite 220, Westwood, MA 02090.

Breger-Mildred (Spitz) of Quincy, formerly of West Roxbury on July 13, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Edward Breger. Devoted mother of Eugene Breger and his wife Rochelle of Northbrook, IL and Meryl Baker and her husband Frank of Sharon. Dear grandmother of Lance, Joshua Breger and Barry and Russell Baker. Loving sister of the late Irving Spitz, Tess Jacobs, Viola Silver and Ruth Cohen. Graveside services at the Kehillath Jacob Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Wednesday, July 16 at 1 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Meryl and Frank Baker, on Wednesday until 9 pm and Thursday 6-9 pm. Remembrances in her memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 25 Spring Street, Walpole, MA 02081.

EPSTEIN-Ruth ( Fradkin) of West Palm Beach, Fl. formerly of Newton , on June 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Mitchell Epstein .Devoted mother of Lewis Epstein and his wife Carol of Wayland, Julian Epstein and his wife Sue of Boca Raton , Fl. formerly of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Jodi Hirsh and Stephanie Milnarik and Jennifer and Jeffrey Epstein. Dear great grandmother of Rebecca and Sarah Hirsh and Thomas and Daniel Milnarik. Graveside services will be private. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society New England Chapter 101 A First Avenue Suite 6 , Waltham, MA 02451-1115.

Kosiba-Sheryl of Shrewsbury on June 24 , 2008. Beloved wife of Lawrence .Devoted mother of Tyler and Lauren Sister of Janis, Deborah and Gary.Services at Beit Olam Wayland

Morris-Gertrude of Boston Beloved wife of the late Isaac. Graveside services will be held in Ambler. PA on June 26

Bailet-Ruth of North Reading on June 18, 2008. Loving life partner of Charles Storella and numerous loving friends. Graveside services at the Pride of Brockton Cemetery, South Street,Stoughton on Friday, June 20 at 12:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Hospice of the North Shore, Kaplan House, 71 Liberty St.,Danvers, MA 01923.

Age 101 formerly of Brookline on June 16, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Smith. Devoted mother of Phoebe Langenthal of Brookline and the late Dr. Sumner A. Smith and his surviving wife Eleanore of Chestnut Hill. Loving sister of the late Herbert, Myer, Al Cohen, Fanny Wasserman and Michael Harris. Dear grandmother of Terry and Linda Langenthal, Shari Langenthal Meehan and Joseph Meehan, Karen and Bruce Green, Drs David and Joanna Smith, Heidi and Martin Hyde and 6 great grandchildren. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St, Brookline on Wednesday, June 18 at 11am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Phoebe Langenthal on Wednesday only. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St, Roslindale, MA 02131.

Keltz-Gary of Methuen, MA on June 15, 2008 Dear brother of Evelyn Rubel of MD. Services will take place in Annapolis, MD on June 17, 2008.

William Scheft, one of the first local businessmen to advise on the financial potential of the then new state of Israel, died peacefully at his home in Weston Wednesday. He was 89. While serving on the executive board of the Massachusetts chapter of the Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Scheft was part of a group of young executives led by Norman Cahners to travel to Israel and investigate the business potential of the new Jewish state. During the 1950 and 60s, as president of H. Scheft Co, he was an active member of the Boston business and philanthropic community, serving as treasurer of the local chapter of the Young Presidents Organization and on the board of Beth Israel Hospital. In 1972, he became Executive Vice President of the Rix Corporation, where he worked until retiring in 1984. A graduate of Phillips Academy, Yale and the Harvard Business School, Scheft enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served on the destroyer escort USS Hill during World War II, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. An accomplished racquetsman and golfer, Scheft was a two-time squash handicap champion at The University Club, and in 1969 tied the course record on the back nine at Belmont Country Club with a four-under par 32. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude “Gitty” Scheft, former President of the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, six children, Thomas Winden Scheft of Raleigh, NC, Andrea Dode of Bath, Me, Sarah Margalit Reyer of Andover, Dr. Harriet Scheft of Newton, William Scheft, Jr. of New York and John Sofis Scheft of Arlington, and seven grandchildren, Daniel Heffner Scheft of Raleigh, NC, Kevin and Alisha Benchley of Cincinnati, Oh, Ella and Hagai Brandon of Newton, and Callie and Perry Sofis-Scheft of Arlington. Donations in his name can be made to Doctors Without Borders 333 7th Ave. New York, NY. 10001

Frankel-Edna of Roickville, MD formerly of Boston June 11, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Harold. Devoted sister of the late Dorothy Isaacson. Dear aunt of Jackie Gladstone. Graveside sertvices at King Solomon Memorial Park on Sunday June 15 at 11:00 Am

DR.Samuel Eisen of Bedford, MA, June 11, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Goldberg). Loving father of Richard and MaryEllen Eisen, Steven and Leslee Eisen, and Linda and Jean-Marc Slak. Brother of Esther Segal and Anne Cash. Devoted grandfather of Scott, Alain, Laura and Caroline. Relatives and friends are invited to Funeral Services Sunday 11 A.M. precisely GOLDSTEINS’ ROSENBERG’S RAPHAEL SACKS, 6410 N. Broad St. Int. Mt. Sharon Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc.

Dr. Mitchell Rivitz of Brookline ,On June 11,2008, Chief of Intervention Radiology at The Newton-Wellesley Hospital passed away at The Massachusetts General Hospital on Wedenesday .He was 51 years old. Born in Philadelphia he graduated from Cornell University in 1978 and Thomas Jefferson Medical School in Philadelphia. Dr. Rivitz trained at The Massachusetts General Hospital .He was an avid Hockey player and participant in The New England Hockey League. He also coached youth soccer in Brookline . Dr. Rivitz is survived by his wife Dr. Betsy Drucker Rivitz MD , and two sons William age 12 and Benjamin age 10 and his sister Suzanne Rivitz of Arlington, MA. Services will be held at Congregation Or Atid 97 Concord Rd. Wayland on Monday June 16 at 11:00 am .Burial will follow in The Newton Cemetery.Memorial observance at his residence 122 Clark Rd. Brookline Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7-9Pm. Remembrances to a charity of your choice

Dr. Louis J. Micheels Was Analyst, Holocaust Author Dr. Louis J. Micheels died at home in Newton on his 91st birthday on June 6. Dr. Micheels practiced psychiatry and psychoanalysis in Westport, Conn., for more than 50 years. He also was an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Yale University. He was a past president and longterm member of the Western New England Psychoanalytic Institute and Society. He was born in the Netherlands and moved to the United States after surviving World War II. He wrote a book about his Holocaust experience titled Dr.117641, which was published by Yale University Press in three languages. He was an avid sailor competing for many years in Atlantic class sailboats, and an accomplished equestrian and woodworker. He was especially fond of his summer home in West Tisbury, which reminded him of his childhood home near the dunes in Holland. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ina; his son Ronald and his daughter Elizabeth, and their spouses, Ann and David; and grandchildren Wyn, Lia, Graham and Erik. Contributions may be made to Lown Cardiovascular Research Foundation, 21 Longwood avenue, Brookline MA 02446.

Cantor-Joan (Aronson) of Salem on June 8, 2008. Devoted mother of Lori Greenblott and her husband Richard of Framingham and Michael Cantor of NY. Dear grandmother of Alexander Greenblott. Loving sister of Sandra Azrin and her husband Morris of Needham. Graveside services at the Adath Jeshurun Cemetery, Grove Street, West Roxbury on Wednesday, June 11 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at the home of Lori and Richard Greenblott, Wednesday through sundown on Friday. In Lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720.

Ephraim Bugatch M.D. On Saturday, June 7, 2008, of Framingham, MA, formerly of Long Island, NY. Beloved husband of Myriam Bugatch. Loving father of Deena (Mark) Fisher, Carole (Keith) Alpert and Anne Bugatch. Dear grandfather of Sonia, Samuel, and Oliva Fisher, Jake and Julianna Alpert. Funeral Services will be held on Wed., June 11, 2008, 11:30 a.m. at Judean Memorial Gardens Chapel, Olney, MD. The family will receive friends at the home of Carol and Keith Alpert on Thursday 4-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Association, 11240 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.

Oberwager-Edith L. of Brookline formerly of South Orange, N.J. On June 6, 2008.Beloved wife of the late Joseph Oberwager . Dear Daughter of the late David Treihart and Rebecca. Devoted mother of Judy Forman and her husband Andy of Newton. Cherished grandmother of Jaime Rosa and her husband Gregg and Ali Forman and her companion Jay Lane. Loving greatgrandmother of Benjamin and Matthew .Services at The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 1251 Washington St. ( Corner of Chestnut St.) West Newton on Sunday June 8 at 3:00 Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131

MALTA-Cynthia ( Lewis) of Revere on June 6, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Joseph Malta and Alton Aronson. Devoted mother of the late Robin Aronson. Dear daughter of the late Joseph and Minnie ( Greenberg) Lewis. Dear sister of Michael Lewis and his wife Barbara of N.Y. and Burton Lewis and his wife Doris of Easton.Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday June 8, 2008 at 10:45 am. In lieu of flowers Remembrances to a charity of your choice

PALTER- Dolly ( Hershman) , Born in Malden and formerly of Framingham and Dartmouth entered into rest in her 98th year on June 5, 2008. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jack and was the loving mother of Gloria Schwartz and husband Stanley of Boynton Beach, Florida; and Ronnie Glassman and her husband Norman of Dartmouth, MA, Cherished grandmother of Russell and Angela Schwartz, Robin and Ori Cohen, Jeffrey and Lori Glassman, and Barry and Caren Glassman, adored great-grandmother of eight. Loving sister of Freida Checkoway and the late Edward Hershman, Samuel Hershman, Frances Shapiro, Debbie Small, Mildred Bornstein, , and Sybil Zebrak. Funeral services to be held at Tifereth Israel Congregation, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford, where she was a member, on Sunday, June 8, 2008, at 12:00 Noon. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park. Shiva to be observed only on Sunday following burial, due to the observance of the holiday of Shavuot at the home of Ronnie and Norman Glassman. The family will be in Dartmouth on Monday & Tuesday afternoon & evening, and in Boynton Beach, FL on Thursday & Friday.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home, 200 Hawthorn St. New Bedford, MA 02740

Framson-Arthur D. of West Yarmouth, formerly of Newton on June 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Myrna (Banchick) Framson. Devoted father of Gary Framson of Barnstable, Brian Framson and his wife Christine of Rehoboth, Dawn Framson of Barnstable and Drew Framson and his wife Gail of Falmouth. Dear grandfather of Bradley, Laura, Sarah, Brittany, Scott, Case, Daryl, and Hannah Framson. Loving brother of Barbara Klein of CT. Graveside services at the Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Sunday, June 8 at 1 pm. Due to the Shavuot holiday, there will be no memorial observance. Remembrances may be made to the Beacon Hospice, 259 Willow Street, Unit 2, Yarmouthport, MA 02675.

Clark-Dorothy ( Ostrofsky) of Bridgewater,on June 3, 2008.Daughter of Florence (Knopf)Tatlebaum and the late Max Ostrofsky .Longtime significant other of Charles Thomson.Mother of Marcia Parsons of Easton.Grandmother of Devon and Andrew Parsons. Sister of Sheila Pessin of West Yarmouth.Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St. Sharon on Thursday June 5 at 11:45 AmMemorial observance private.remembrances to a charity of your choice.

Wise- Jeffrey, of Sharon, on May 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Marlene (Segal) Wise. Dear son of the late Dr. H. Robert and Charlotte (Weisman) Wise. Devoted father of Jennifer Wise and Gregory Wise both of Sharon. Loving brother of Douglas Wise of New Hampshire. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond Street, Sharon on Sunday, June 1 at 1:30 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence, 15 Pondview Circle, Sharon on Sunday until 9 pm, Monday 1-5, 7-9 pm and Tuesday 1-5 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

FELDMAN-Harold of Newton on May 27, 2008. Beloved husband of Charlotte (Pugatch) Feldman. Also Survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their descendants. Dear brother of the late George I.,Edward and Max Feldman, Anne Newman, Esther Burstein ,Carl and Abraham Feldman . Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park ,Sharon on Thursday May 29 ,2008 at 11:45 pm. Following services a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9:00 pm today, Friday 1-5pm and Saturday evening .In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline 02245-7226 Brezniak-Rodman 617-969-0800

Rosenthal-Alice ( Kaplan) of Chestnut Hill on May 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Samuel Rosenthal .Devoted mother of Jo-Ann Rosenthal of Marlboro, Richard Rosenthal and his wife Colleen of Chicago.Dear grandmother of Michael and Matthew. Loving sister of Sylvia Kramer of Brookline and Sidney Kaplan and his wife Patricia of Framingham.Etta Swiecki of weymouth , Esther Feldman of Newton and the late Ben Kaplan and his surviving wife Barbara of California. Also survived by loving neices and nephews and greatneices and greatnephews. Services will be private there will be no memorial observance.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Susan G. Komen for the Cure 5005 LBJ Freeway Suite 250 Dallas, Texas 75244

Millers-Ursala of Concord, N.H. on May 23, 2008.Wife of the late Val J. Millers.Services are private