Archive: June, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease, Michael passed away peacefully in the
early hours of June 1, 2022.
Michael was born in Columbus, Ohio, and raised in Youngstown. He was the eldest son of the late Sally
and Dr. David Brown and beloved stepson of Judith Brown of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
He is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years, Jane (Klein) Brown of Needham, and his 4 cherished
children, Ellie Brown, Zachary Brown and wife Caitlin Hannah, Emily Hajjar and husband Bill Hajjar, and
Abigail Iorio, husband Alex Iorio, and granddaughter Nicolette Iorio. He also leaves his siblings, brother
Robin Brown and wife Debbi Petrasek, sister Pam Beck and husband Dave Beck, and brother‐in‐law and
sister‐in‐law Robert and Charlotte Klein.
Michael was known for his deep “radio announcers” voice, his quick wit, and his love for all things music
with a particular passion for community theater where he and Jane met. He loved any music from jazz
to classical and often conducted symphonies with his conductor’s baton in front of the stereo.
He attended The Ohio State University and was a Buckeye for life. He graduated with a bachelor’s
degree in microbiology and received a master’s degree in biomedical communications. His career ranged
from running the Educational Media Center at Tufts Medical School to years of his own consulting
business focusing on telehealth and healthcare/business development.
He will be missed by all who knew him from community theater to his many business colleagues and will
be remembered forever by the family and friends he loved and cherished always.
Burial will be private with the memorial service at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Road, Wellesley, MA
on Monday, June 6 at 11:30 AM with shiva to immediately follow at Temple Beth Elohim
The service will be on Zoom for those not attending in person. For those attending in person, please be
vaccinated and wear a mask indoors.
Donations in Michael’s memory can be made to The Music and Memory Program at Hebrew Senior Life,
1200 Centre Street, Boston, MA 02131.

William “Bill” Schlosberg passed away on June 1, 2022 at the age of 86, leaving behind his loving wife, Judith (Judy) of 63 years. Bill was the son of Charles and Mildred (Smokler) Schlosberg of Roxbury. Bill was predeceased by his brother Abraham. He is survived by his sister Zelda. Bill was a devoted father to Carol Izen (Mark), Freda Sashihara (Craig), and Alan (Elizabeth); an adored grandpa to Steven (Dylan), Sydney (Neil), Jessica, Marissa, Sarah, and Hannah; and great-grandfather to Andres and Mateo.

After marrying Judy, his young sweetheart, Bill began a long and storied career in Accounting and Sales at General Electric. During this time, he also attended Bentley University at night and graduated with a degree in Accounting. Traveling around the Boston area for 35 years, Bill was known by his clients for his big smile and generous personality. Bill had the ability to put anyone he talked to at ease and was beloved in his professional community until he retired in 1991. Bill had also been a member of the National Guard.

Bill’s family was in his heart every moment of every day. Settling with Judy in Chestnut Hill, Bill raised his three children as a model father. There was no shortage of fun, encouragement, or Dunkin’ Donuts in the Schlosberg home. Bill was generous with his affection and quick with a joke. He loved to sing, read biographies, play golf and baseball, and watch the Red Sox. Bill will be remembered for always putting others first and giving anything to anybody. From summers in Cape Cod to winter visits to Florida, the whole family has countless special memories of Bill together with everyone. The family was everything to Bill, and he was everything to the family.

The service and shiva will be private. Remembrances may be made to any charity in honor of Bill’s warmth and generosity of spirit.

Whitney Leigh Shopnick, of Natick,  passed away suddenly on May 31, 2022. Wife of Christopher Demaio. Loving daughter of Sheri (Feldberg) Drogin and her husband Ronald of Wells, ME., and the late Barry Shopnick. Sister of William E. Shopnick and his wife Brenda of Framingham. Step-sister of Phil and Sam Drogin and Jessica Park, also survived by several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 in the Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, 19 Washington St., Woburn, MA 01801. Remembraces in memory of Whitney may be made to the jimmyfund.org.

William M. Horwitz, 90, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022.  Born in Toledo, Ohio, and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Bill is survived by his wife of 68 years, Deborah (Silverman) Horwitz; his three children, Barry Horwitz (Elizabeth), Susan Miller (Herbert), and Andrew Horwitz (Alexandra Callam); six grandchildren, Michael, Alison, John, Peter, Daniel and Catherine; and one great-grandchild, Oliver.

Bill was a graduate of Erasmus Hall High School and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business.  After serving in the United States Army, stationed in Germany, he and Debby moved to the Boston area to start their lives together, first living in Brookline but settling in Newton.  He was the general manager of Colten’s, a chain of linen stores, for over two decades before opening his own business, Window Decor, which specialized in window treatments.  He continued to operate that business well into his eighties.

An avid and talented tennis and squash player, Bill was a long-time member and past president of the Newton Squash & Tennis Club.  He was known at the club for his athletic prowess and tenacity on the courts, but he was admired above all else for his extraordinary sportsmanship.  He liked to win – and he did win often — but it was far more important to Bill to play the game with honesty and fairness and to treat others well.  He passed along these priorities beautifully to his children and grandchildren.

Bill was a very special person in so many ways.  He was warm, gracious, caring, funny, and, above all else, kind.  He was quite simply the nicest and most decent person that one could imagine, with an extraordinary sense of personal integrity.  He was loved by all who knew him, and it would be hard to find a person who had a bad word to say about him.  He was a wonderful and devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and his spirit and his values live on in all of those whose lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution in Bill’s honor to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.  A gathering in celebration of Bill’s life will be scheduled at some time later this summer.

Age 91, of Dedham, formerly of New Bedford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Elaine was the daughter of Sam and Sadie Silver of Newton and the beloved wife of Dr. Paul Chervinsky of New Bedford, to whom she was married for almost 71 years.  She was totally devoted to her husband, serving for many years as the office manager of his medical practice, and was especially dedicated to her family, who loved her so much and will miss her beauty, her warmth, her smile, and her sense of humor, as she was always a great audience for a good joke or story.  She was the mother of Gerry and his partner Holly Boyer, and Debbie Moll and her husband Jonathan, grandmother of Sarah and her fiance Leon Roche, Jake and his wife Lindsay, Benjie Moll and his wife Anna, and Danny Moll and his wife Marina.  She was so enchanted by her two young great- granddaughters, Sophie Moll and Janey Moll.

Elaine and her husband Paul lived what each of them would call a “charmed life” in which they always took care of each other and were each other’s #1 priority.  She was a true lady, always impeccably dressed, elegant and refined. They traveled the world together and were avid golf partners.  She was a fierce bowler, an excellent cook, a committed homemaker.  She loved all animals, ranging from Gerry’s dog Brinkley to Danny and Marina’s dog Riley to whatever animals might be featured on the weekly Marlin Perkins Wild Kingdom program.

Over the years Elaine partnered with Paul in multiple philanthropic activities, many of which focused on providing educational opportunities for deserving recipients.  They established the Paul and Elaine Chervinsky Charitable Foundation which among other pursuits provided scholarships for New Bedford High School students to attend college, four endowed scholarships at Tufts Medical School,  endowed the Paul and Elaine Chervinsky Professorship in Immunology at Tufts Medical School, and supported other charities in New Bedford, Israel, and all across the world.  Elaine was a life member of Hadassah with an ongoing commitment to Keepers of the Gate.  She had been the first student accepted to Brandeis University but chose to attend Simmons College instead in order to be close to Paul at Tufts Medical School.

Private services are being held for family and the closest of friends.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Elaine’s memory to Tifereth Israel Synagogue of New Bedford or Newbridge on the Charles/Hebrew Senior Life.

Eric G. Schwartz, of Arlington, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2022, after a short illness, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Linda Watson Robinson, devoted father of Gregory Schwartz and stepfather of Ben (Laurie Rogers), Keziah, Hannah, Nat Robinson and Alie Gamboa. Fond step-grandfather of Chaya, Ziva, and Ada Robinson, and loyal friend to his former wife Jean (Batista) Schwartz.   Born in Brooklyn, NY, Eric earned a B.A. from Queens College and an M.F.A. from the New England Conservatory of Music.  He retired in 2003 from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, where he worked enthusiastically as a computer programmer for nearly 30 years, quietly maintaining the infrastructure of the banking system, including the check sorters in their years of declining use.

Eric was an accomplished pianist and accompanist.  In 1967, during his army service in Vietnam, he was chosen to accompany the legendary tenor and cantor Richard Tucker when he came to conduct a Seder for Jewish servicemen and to entertain the troops in Saigon.   That led to his inclusion in a touring singing and comedy quintet of enlisted men who were ferried by helicopter to and from remote outposts where no stars and dancing girls could go.    He loved choral music, opera, and especially Gilbert and Sullivan.    He participated avidly during his entire working life in local choirs and amateur and semi-pro productions as a performer, accompanist, composer, rehearsal director, and music director.

Eric had a lifelong passion for mind sports, most notably the game of bridge.  He was an Emerald Life Master.   From his early days playing with future world champions in college, through hundreds of sessions at the Chess Club in Boston, to frequent competitions at the highest levels in North American Bridge Championships and more recently in online international competitions, he loved bridge and the camaraderie around it.   A passionate and lifelong fan of baseball, he grew up adoring the Brooklyn Dodgers.  Following their exodus, he rejoiced and despaired each day during the baseball season with the ups and frequent downs of his beloved New York Mets, whom he followed obsessively for the entirety of his remaining years.

All services will be private.  He will be laid to rest in Long Island alongside his parents, Samuel and Cecil (Schoichet) Schwartz.

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Joseph Jacob Grabowski, age 75, of Newton, died unexpectedly on May 26, 2022 from complications following open heart surgery. Son of the late Jack and Golda Grabowski.  Loving father of Jonathan Grabowski. Devoted partner of Janet Appel.  Dear brother/in-law of Frances and Steven Dorsky. Joseph had a zest for life and passion for family.  He will be deeply missed by many.  Funeral services will be held at Lincoln Park Cemetery of Warwick, Rhode Island, in the chapel at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 29, 2022.  Shiva will be held at 407 Dedham St., Newton, MA, on May 29, 30, 31 from 7-9 pm.

To view the livestream on Friday, May 27 at 10:00am click here.

Alan Marc Grosman of Hingham Massachusetts passed away on May 25, 2022 at the age of 87. He spent most of his life in New Jersey, in Newark, South Orange, and Short Hills, where he was an attorney for 40 years with the family law firm of Grosman & Grosman.

Alan graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Wesleyan University where he studied Philosophy and Government and received an MA in Political Science from Yale University before completing his JD at New York Law School.  He was a prominent Family Lawyer and authored New Jersey Family Law, a leading textbook in his field. He handled the first surrogacy case, the Baby M case, as well as the Whitfield Case which provided increased access to military pensions in the case of a divorce.  He was the Millburn Township Court Prosecutor for 25 years as well as an Essex County Assistant Prosecutor earlier in his career.

Before starting his legal career, Alan was a newspaper reporter with the Newark News and the New Haven Journal-Courier, as well as a talented photographer. He was active in local politics and organizations including the Kiwanis Club, the World Trade Organization, and the Millburn Old Guard.

Alan was a world traveler and scholar of world history who spoke Spanish, Portuguese, and French, and studied German, Romanian, Catalan, and Ladino. He loved folk music of all kinds.  He enjoyed playing the piano, especially the American Songbook with family and friends gathered around singing.

He leaves his beloved family including his wife of 55 years, Bette Grosman, daughters Carol Grosman, and her husband Moshe Terdiman of Jerusalem, Israel, and Ellen Krause-Grosman, and her husband Michael, and their children, Gabriel and Rachel of Boston Massachusetts.

Donations in memory of Alan Grosman can be sent to the Linden Ponds Resident Care Fund, 203 Linden Ponds Way, Hingham, MA 02043, Attn: Philanthropy Dept

Jerome B. Smulow, of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, 91, on May 24, 2022. Beloved husband of Miriam Smulow. Devoted father of Julie (Michael) Fuhrman and Daniel (Dena) Smulow. Proud grandfather of Zoe and Benjamin Fuhrman, and Jacob and Tyler Smulow. Loving brother of Jacqueline Berse. Graveside service at Walnut Hills Cemetery, Brookline, MA on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 2pm. Due to Covid there will be no shiva observance. Remembrances may be made to Temple Israel of Boston or an organization of choice.

Myron “Myke” S. Simon, of Newton, passed away peacefully on May 23,2022 at the age of 95.  Beloved husband of the late Rose Reguera Simon for 68 years; devoted father and father-in-law of Laurel and John Bobrowich, Amy and the late Eric Berg, Ethan and Marcy Simon; caring grandfather of David and Eli Bobrowich, Sonia and Charlotte Berg, Samantha and Erica Simon.  Born in Burlington, Vermont, Myke was educated at Boston Latin School (BLS) and at Harvard University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree (1946), master’s degree (1948), and Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (1949, under the supervision of Robert Burns Woodward). He remained involved with activities related to BLS and Harvard throughout his life.  He joined Polaroid Corporation in 1949 and was the first chemist to synthesize molecules in the research program aimed at creating instant color film, becoming one of the key inventors of the chemistry in the Polaroid Instant Color Photography system, including the dye-developers used in the first Polacolor peel-apart color photo systems and the alkali-stable naphthol phthalein dyes uses in the SX-70 camera system.

He retired from Polaroid in 1988 as a Research Fellow and Associate Director of Organic Chemistry. He was a National Fellow of the American Chemical Society and for many years was active in the society’s Northeast Section.

Both Myke and Rose were devoted to their family and encouraged a love of nature and outdoor activities, often centered around the cabin they constructed in New Hampshire, serving for three generations as a starting point for many expeditions in any season, related to hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing, boating, and bicycling.  Myke believed in the importance of education and never stopped learning.   He was a creative thinker who constantly found innovative ways to solve challenges, whether of a scientific, logistic, or artistic origin.  His calm and caring approach to life, sprinkled with dry humor, brought joy to many.

Myke lived most of his adult life in Newton, MA, most recently he was a resident of Lasell Village in Auburndale.

In lieu of flowers, donations “In memory of Myron S. Simon” may be made to the Boston Latin School or the Harvard University Chemistry Department.

The memorial service and shiva will be private due to Covid-related concerns.

Etkind, Lillian (Itzkowtiz) age 103, of Cohasset, MA, formerly of Waltham, MA, passed away May 23, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Irving J. Etkind. Devoted mother of Alan Etkind and his wife Alice, and Stephen Etkind and his wife Susan. Dear grandmother of Michael and his wife Wendy, Diana and her husband Matthew, Matthew and his wife Laura, Alexander and his partner Lara, and Zachary and his partner Ciera. Dear great grandmother to Corey, Timothy, Xander, Abigail, Annalise, and Oliver. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on May 25. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, MA 02453.

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Gerald  “Jerry” Feld, Age 83, of Gloucester, MA, formerly of Brookline, MA, quickly passed away on May 20, 2022   from cardiac arrest after contracting pneumonia. Born in Boston, son of the late Anne and Max (Holy) Feld, he was a 1956 graduate of Brookline High School and captain of the basketball team. As a kid, he followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a camper, counselor and devoted lifetime member of the West End House. After earning a BA from Bates College, he enlisted as an officer in the U.S. Navy, later training to become a proud Navy Seal. Following 5 years of active duty, he joined the Naval Reserve retiring as Captain. He went on to earn a JD from Boston University Law School in 1972, and practiced law as an industrial accident and Workmen’s Compensation trial attorney. Summers were spent with his young family in tow cruising to Martha’s Vineyard, Cutty Hunk, and Nantucket. An all-around star athlete, always seeking an adventure, he enjoyed deep-sea diving, fishing, boating, golfing, skiing, the Celtics, and later, winters in Florida. Jerry loved a good time and was known to be a loyal friend. He was predeceased by his son Gabriel, as well as his sister Helen Wallinger. He is survived by his wife Phyllis (Belsky), son Jonah, wife Gillian (Carter), and 3 precious grandchildren: Miles 5, Maisy 4, Elliott 2, and special friend Laura Walker.

Graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park,40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 12:45 p.m. To view a Livestream of the service please go to Brezniakfd.com. Due to Covid, there will be no Shiva, but friends and family are encouraged to offer their condolences following the service. Donations in his memory may be made to the West End House Boys and Girls Club 105 Allston St., Allston, MA 02134.

Crowder, John C., passed away peacefully at his home in Chestnut Hill, MA, on May 15, 2022, at the age of 85. He leaves his beloved wife Janice Lane Crowder, his devoted daughter Sabrina Crowder Preston, dear grandchildren Briana, and Brian Adams, Nola and Naomi Preston, and great grandchildren Wesley and Wade Olden. He leaves his loving sister in law Ellen S. Lane of Westport, CT, and dear nieces and nephews Arielle Traub and her husband Ethan Prosnit, and Dana and Garhett Solomon and their children.

Johnnie was a loving, caring man who made people feel good about themselves. He was sympathetic and empathetic, non-judgmental honest and gave unconditional love. He had a great smile that would light up a room when he walked in along with his infectious laughter. People just wanted to be around him. John taught music and was an avid jazz fan. He read all the biographies of the jazz greats. His interests also included playing and watching tennis and he enjoyed all sports. His zest for living life was ever present!

A celebration of Johnnie’s life will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Dr., #1150, Chicago, IL, 60601, or Boston Medical Center, Office of Development, 801 Mass Ave., 1st Floor, Boston, MA 02118. Please write Geriatrics on memo line of check.

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Amy (Berger) Schneier of Wellesley, MA, unexpectedly passed away on May 17, 2022 at the young age of 68. Beloved wife of Eliot Schneier. Daughter of the late Freda and Melvin Berger. Greatest mother to Abby Schneier Williams and her husband, Greg, and Adam Schneier and his wife, Jennifer. Cherished grandmother of Madison and Lexie Schneier. Loving sister of Michael Berger and his wife, Debra, and Alex Berger.

Amy will be remembered for her love and devotion to her family, thoughtfulness, and generosity to others. A loyal friend, Amy always brought her smile and positive outlook on life. Her spunky personality and quick wit always kept those around her laughing. All who knew her, loved her, and she will be greatly missed.

Services in The Chapel of Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, on Sunday May 22, 2022, at 10 am. Masks will be required. Following the interment, a memorial observance will be held at the home of Adam and Jennifer Schneier on Sunday until 7:00 pm, and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, 72 River Street, Suite 202, Needham, MA 02494.

Fine, Dr. Albert Hessel, of Tilton, NH, and formerly Newton and Revere, passed May 17, 2022. He was the beloved father of Peter, Jeffrey, Natalie Fernsebner, and Jenifer Fine-Loven, the proud Papa to Jeremy, Audrey, Ezra, Hallie, Melon, and Tess, and cherished Uncle Al to his deeply adored nieces and nephews. His former wife Marcia, whom he met when he was 15, remained his friend until the end. Al was the partner of his dear Janie Francis Gavin, who
worked along side him at Somerville hospital for nearly 40 years. Services at 2:00 pm at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham Street, Sharon, MA on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Shiva to follow from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the home of Jeff Fine. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Jewish World Services (AJWS.org), an organization that helps those in need all over the world.

Wyzanski, Bernice (Lovitt), of Brookline MA, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022.  Born and raised in Worcester, the youngest of 4 siblings, she was the beloved wife of the late William Wyzanski. A Brookline resident for 55 years, she was the devoted mother of Steven and his wife Stacey of Revere, Mark of Brookline and Eliot and his wife Kirsten of Walpole. Loving grandmother of Robert, Samuel and his fiancé Hailey, Sofie, Seth, Alana, Addison and Victoria. Proud great-grandmother of Jaiden, Anthony and Dominick.  Also survived by nephews Arnold and his wife Jackie and Robert and his wife Stephanie, all of Miami FL, along with many great-nephews and nieces.  In her later years she enjoyed volunteering in the building she resided in, Hebrew Senior Life.  Her other hobbies included spending time with her family, playing mah-jong with friends, attending Broadway shows, and cheering for our great Boston sports teams. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon MA, on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bernice’s name to the charity of your choice.

When David R. Kuppenheimer died at 71, on May 16, 2022, we lost a loyal brother and friend, and our world became a little less kind, less thoughtful, less funny.

He  was predeceased by his parents Selma (Hauser) Kuppenheimer and John Daniel Kuppenheimer, and his brother John D Kuppenheimer Jr.  He is  survived by his brother Robert B. Kuppenheimer and his wife Nancy of Corona Del Mar California, with whom he talked every day, and during his long courageous struggle with prostate cancer,  often more.

David had a twenty-year career in mental health and human services and for many years ran a treatment program for incarcerated sexual offenders in the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. He graduated from Doherty High School in Worcester and received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Human Services Management from Brandeis University in 1981.

He was committed to social justice in his work and through his generous support of many institutions for victims of poverty and injustice. As a long-time Board member of Emerge, a non-profit agency providing treatment and education for abusers, in Cambridge, MA, and as a member of the Newton Human Rights Commission (2018-2022) he spoke out for social justice, gun control and against the death penalty. He was a member of the international multidisciplinary Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers since 1994.

David’s deepest connections were with a circle of friends;  rounds of golf, trips to Fenway, an annual outing with a foursome,  Thanksgiving gatherings, elegant Christmas dinners,  and always concerts.  The music of Springsteen, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, BB King and more.  And food – he tracked all the new restaurants and was a wonderful cook. He was a member of many families.  He was part of their lives, marriages, births, baptisms and birthdays, and a special godfather to one.

Celebration of life to be held Monday, August 8, 2022 at Gore Place, 52 Gore St., Waltham, MA.

Service at 12:30 pm followed by a BBQ luncheon- all are welcome.

Donations in memory of David may be made to Southern Poverty Law Center, www.splcenter.org or World Central Kitchen, www.wck.org.

Lawrence “Larry” Kotin, of Cambridge MA. Born 1940 in Monticello, NY, raised in South Fallsburg, NY, educated in New York and Paris, and devoted resident of Cambridge, MA for 44 years. Beloved son of Edward Kotin and Ada (Gerson) Kotin, and brother to David and John Kotin. Devoted father to Alison Kotin and Jack Kotin. Proud grandfather to Ada Kotin Webb. A pioneer in the field of special education law in Massachusetts, and founding partner of Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP, Larry’s tireless advocacy for families of children with special needs and the universal right to education continues to inspire. A devoted colleague, treasured neighbor, beloved grandfather, father, father-in-law, brother, and uncle, and an open-hearted friend to any person in need.

Services were private. Donations may be made in Larry’s honor to GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (https://www.glad.org) or the Federation for Children with Special Needs (https://fcsn.org).

KAPLAN, Susan Leslie, of Framingham, on May 15, 2022. Daughter of the late Herman and Esther (Milton) Steckerl.  Beloved wife of Arthur H. Kaplan. Devoted mother of E David Kaplan and Laura Eve Waldman. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Katy Waldman and Sarah Kaplan. Loving sister-in-law of Dr. Joshua M. Kaplan and sister of Ellen Rosenblatt.

Graveside service will be held at Or Emet Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, MA on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 11AM. Following interment, family and friends are invited to gather at Golden Temple, 1651 Beacon St., Brookline, MA at 12:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.

To view the livestream of the service at Temple Beth Shalom please click here.

To view the interment service at Sharon Memorial Park at approximately 11:30am  please click here.

of Brookline, on May 13, 2022. Beloved husband and best friend of Devra (Kimball) Lasden. Devoted father of Susan Young, Stephen Lasden and Cynthia Lasden. Cherished grandfather of Marisa Young and Lina Lasden. Dear brother of the late Lillian Morse and  brother-in-law of Margie Kimball. Loving uncle of Audrey and Donald Garcia, Marcia and Greg Roy, and Heidi and Jeff Popkin. Also survived by many great nieces and nephews. Don was a father and grandfather figure and a great friend to all. Services will be at Temple Beth Shalom, 670 Highland Ave., Needham, MA on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10AM. Masks are required. Interment to follow at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA. Family and friends are welcome to visit at the home of Heidi and Jeff Popkin – 58 Hillside Avenue in Needham – immediately following the interment until 7:30 pm and on Wednesday from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm.  The shiva visitation will be held outdoors.  A minyan service will be held on Tuesday evening towards the end of the visitation. Remembrances may be made to the Grebber Memorial Fund at Temple Beth Shalom, Needham. https://www.tbsneedham.org/donate

Dr. Joel Vincent Weinstock passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022.  An international pioneer in the study and treatment of inflammatory conditions of the digestive system, Dr. Weinstock coined the term “hygiene hypothesis” – the theory that raising children in extremely hygienic environments has an adverse impact on immune development, predisposing them to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other immunological disorders later in life.  Dr. Weinstock is world-renowned for his innovative and extensive research on helminths – small, parasitic worms, once more common in the intestinal tract, that have shown to be protective against IBD.

Born on March 21, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan to middle-class parents Esther and Herman Weinstock during the height of the space race, Joel developed his knack for medicine and ingenuity at an early age.  After finishing high school, Dr. Weinstock won a full scholarship to Wayne State University School of Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class. He completed his residency and fellowship at University Hospitals and Clinics of Michigan in Ann Arbor before returning to Wayne State as Vice-Chief in the Division of Gastroenterology, where he cultivated his expertise in inflammatory bowel disease, publishing breakthrough papers in the new era of study involving granuloma development and immune regulation.

At the age of 35, Dr. Weinstock left Wayne State to become Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and of the Digestive Disease Center at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa, positions he held for 19 years until 2005, when he became Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, a position he held for the following 15 years.

Dr. Weinstock was known professionally as a devoted physician leader, researcher, educator, and fierce advocate for his patients and their families. He often gave patients his home telephone number.  His laboratory was awarded millions of dollars in decades of funding to active research programs, encompassing basic science through clinical trials related to IBD.

As devoted as Dr. Weinstock was to fathering breakthroughs in his field of study, Joel was an equally devoted and successful husband and father to his family. He was an avid student of history, lover of nature, director of projects, appreciator of culture, and a loyal friend to many. Joel was especially fond of multi-colored lilies throughout his garden that he affectionately called his fireworks.

Dr. Weinstock is survived by his wife of 40 years, Alison, and their adult children Lisa, Jeff, and Andrew, who all reside in the Boston area.  A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:30 am at Beit Olam East Cemetery, 44 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA 01778.

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On Saturday, May 7, 2022. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Jane Ellen (Covitz) Greenfield, parents Sidney and Claudia Greenfield, and sister Joan Greenfield. Arthur leaves his brothers-in-law David Covitz and wife Karen and William Covitz and wife Catherine. He was the beloved uncle of Dr. Lynne Hardy and husband Drew, Amy Arnold, Rabbi Mark Covitz and wife Stacy, Robert Covitz and wife Rabbi Stephanie, Jeffrey Covitz and wife Elizabeth, and many great-nieces and nephews. Dear Cousin of Ronald Lefton and his wife Deborah, and Jane Ellen Greenfield and numerous cousins. Arthur’s service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Sharon Memorial Park at 10:45 am. Please go to Brezniakfd.com for livestream link. Remembrances in Arthur’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life,1200 Centre St., Roslindale, MA 02131.

Virginia “Ginger” Dobbie, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family.

Dear daughter of the late Donald A. Dobbie and Virginia T. (Thurlow) Dobbie. Beloved Wife of Daniel A. Greenblatt. Devoted mother of Eva Smith and her husband Mike of Leesburg, VA, Susan Harrington and her husband Dave of Woburn, MA and Donna Ben-Moshe and her husband Avi of Springfield, VA. Proud grandmother of Ellie and Mason Smith, Jonathan, David and Ryan Harrington, Solomon, Thadea and Amos Ben-Moshe. Loving sister of Susan Hayward and the late Ellen Full.

Ginger was born in White Plains, NY, and grew up in Scarsdale, NY. From a very young age and throughout her life she was happiest when doing her artwork: drawing, painting, knitting, crocheting, needlework, quilting, sewing, beading bracelets etc.

Ginger studied nursing at the University of Rochester. She moved to the Boston area in 1970 where she worked as a RN at various medical institutions including the Boston Floating Hospital for Infants & Children, Nantucket Hospital, Youville Hospital, The Dorchester Clinic, and her longest employment being at Somerville Hospital where she spent 26 years. After retiring from nursing in 2012 she focused on her lifelong love of the arts. She was a signature member and board member of the N.E. Watercolor society, a member of the Malden Sketch Group, and a member to art associations in North Shore, Rockport, Concord, and Reading. She was also involved in various crafting and volunteer groups.

A funeral service will be held at Mt Auburn Cemetery in the Story Chapel, 580 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge at 11am on Tuesday May 10th, 2022 with memorial reception to follow 2-5pm at the Burlington Marriott. Donations in her memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Graveside service at Puritan Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 11 am.

Toby “Thelma” (Katz) Kennen, of Waltham, MA passed away May 1, 2022. She was 95 years old. Daughter of the late Max and Annie E. (Cohen) Katz. Beloved wife of the late Julius “Yukee” Kennen. Devoted mother of Anita Kennen, Robert Kennen and his wife Elaine, Alan Kennen and his wife Gelene, and Jeffrey Kennen and his wife Laurie. Cherished grandmother of Lisa McCarthy and her husband Andrew, Michael, Brian, Aaron, and Aliana Kennen and great-grandmother of Connor and Liam McCarthy. Dear sister of the late Maurice “Moe” Katz.

Graveside service at Beth Israel Memorial Park, 190 South St., Waltham, Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 11:00 am. Memorial observance immediately following the service at Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in Toby’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel, 25 Harvard St., Waltham, MA 02453.

Keimach, Louis, of Canton, MA, formerly of Randolph, MA and Boynton Beach, FL, passed away on May 1, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Ethel (Shriber) Keimach. Devoted father of Gary Keimach and his wife Shelley of Sharon, MA, Lisa Winch and her husband Todd of Southlake, TX, and the late Lora Beth Keimach. Proud grandfather of Eli Keimach and his wife Priscilla, Anabelle Keimach, and Sarah Winch. Services at Temple Israel, 125 Pond St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, May 3^rd at 1 pm. Interment at Sharon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louis’ memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N. Main St. #104, Natick, MA 01760.

Wollins, Eleanor (Nager), of Lenox, MA, formerly of Lexington and Newton passed away May 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Wollins. Devoted mother of Jill Wollins and the late Scott Wollins Loving sister of the late Goldie Levine (Abe), the late Beatrice Weintraub (Henry), the late Mildred Saffer (Mike), sister-in-law the late Pauline Richmond (Al) and the late Helen Wollins. Loving daughter of the late Etta and Louis Nager. Loving aunt of the late Judy Beiser (Gil), Diane Rosenfield (Jim), Johann Dretchen (Kenneth), Fredi Leisersohn (Howard), Reba Novich (Barry), Aaron Weintraub as well as great nieces and nephews. Eleanor Wollins died on May 1, 2022 at the age of 96.  Eleanor was born on March 28, 1926 in Malden, Mass to Etta and Louis Nager.  Eleanor was the youngest of four girls. Eleanor knew at an early age that she wanted to be a teacher, and, was the first in her family to go to college.  She graduated from Framingham Teachers College and later earned a Master’s degree from Boston University.  Eleanor taught in the Newton Public Schools for 33 years.  Eleanor was a beloved educator.  A woman ahead of her time, Eleanor learned computer programming so she could teach and use the computer in her third grade classroom.   Prior to meeting her future husband, the late Benjamin Wollins, Eleanor lived in Germany teaching at an Army Dependents School and traveling extensively throughout Europe.   In 1955 she married the late Benjamin Wollins, and subsequently had two children, Jill Wollins and the late Scott Wollins. Eleanor loved to cook and bake, and to entertain friends and family. Eleanor was an avid reader and scrabble player. After caring for her husband Ben until his death, Eleanor joined a vibrant community at Locke Village in Lexington, before spending her final years in the Berkshires. Graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 2:45 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Jewish Health, the Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of your choice.

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Moshe Jacob, 60 of Maynard formerly from Karkur, Israel, died suddenly on Friday, April 29^, 2022.

Born in Hadera Israel, he was the son of the late Zaki and Latifa Jacob, husband of Michelle (Druker) and father to Nathaniel and Aaron Jacob.   Survived by siblings Avi Jacob, Yosi Jacob, Ruti Biton, Shula Nami and Rachel Yachin and many loving nieces and nephews. He will be joining in heaven his late siblings:  Ezrah, Eli, Yisrael and Nadera Jacob.

Moshe grew up in Karkur, Israel attending high school at Kibbutz Evron in the Western Galilea.  After graduation, he went on to be an officer in the Israeli army before immigrating to the United States in 1984.   In 1989 he married Michelle (Druker) and went on to raise their family including two sons, Nathaniel and Aaron in Maynard, MA.

Moshe spent his career building everything from garden, to stonewalls, to home renovations and repairs working for Zen Associations, his own business Jacob Home Services and most recently at Brandeis University.  He could fix just about anything from cars to appliances with extreme patience and self-taught knowledge.

Moshe was a dad and husband first sacrificing everything to make sure the family had security and opportunities while always putting their needs before his own.  He would give of his time, love, wisdom, and technical skills without hesitation to his immediate and extended families at any time

Moshe was a citizen of both the US and Israel with extensive knowledge of politics and current events in both lands and would love to discuss and debate in detail with others. His homeland of Israel was always in his heart and had could tell nostalgic stories of his youth and his family in detail.  He often would quote wisdom bestowed on him from his mother who had sage advice for all situations.  He loved listening to Israeli nationalist and other Israeli music and comedians from the years past and would sing and translate for Michelle and the boys the meaning of these songs.  You could tell what light it gave to his spirit to hear this music.

Moshe was an avid Celtics fan and was excited to see the team advanced to the playoffs.  He enjoyed watching games with Aaron and Nate when time allowed.  For his last birthday, the family attended a game live which he enjoyed even though he would have been content watching at home.  He found much peace and comfort spending time at home with the family not needing much material or outside adventures.

May his memory be a blessing to us all.   He will always be with us in the lessons he taught us, the stories he shared, and the lives he touched.

Attendee’s should arrive at the park 20-30 min before service time. Please report to the Administrative Building, where the professional staff of the Brezniak Funeral Directors will assist.

Following services memorial observance will be held at the Jacob residence, Minyan will be led by Rabbi Mike at 5:00pm   and continuing Friday, 12-6 pm, Minyan led by Cantor Sarra at 5 pm. All guests who attend shiva must be wearing masks.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Moshe’s memory may be made to Congregation Beth Elohim, c/o Amy Naparstek Israel Scholarship Fund.

Colonel Ralph Zimmerman, USAF-Of Boston, on April 24, 2022.Ralph was born in Brooklyn New York in 1934. He was raised in Haifa, Israel where he met his future wife of 67½-years, Rivka. Ralph and Rivka were high school sweethearts and met while in they were in the scouts. In 1952, when Ralph was 18-years old, he worked his way to the United States as a deckhand on a commercial freighter. Upon his arrival in the US, during the height of the Korean War, as a US citizen, he was informed of his impending draft into the military. Rather than being drafted, he joined the US Air Force. In 1954, upon being commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant, Ralph returned to Israel to marry his sweetheart Rivka. They were both 20-years old. Ralph and Rivka went on to have 3-children; Grace, David and Bill. After a 25-year career in the US Air Force, Ralph retired as a full Colonel, at the age of 43, and moved to the private sector, in Dayton Ohio, where he worked for another 20-years before retiring to Boston with Rika. In retirement, Ralph and Rivka traveled the world extensively. Their travels included spending 4-months each winter in Haifa, Israel, enjoying family, old friends and the country.

Ralph enlisted in the US Air Force on December 17, 1952, as an enlisted man, during the height of the Korean War. Soon thereafter he proceeded to Officer’s Training School where he was awarded his commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in September of 1954 and then his Navigator’s Wings that November. He then took advantage of the Air Force’s need for pilots during the height of the Cold War and went to pilot training where he was awarded his Pilot’s Wings in August 1957. Ralph was one the few “dual rated” pilots in the Air Force at that time having earned both his Navigator’s and Pilot’s Wings. After pilot training, he went on to become a co-pilot of B-47 crew, in the Strategic Air Command (SAC), tasked with carrying nuclear weapons during the Cold War.

From there, in April of 1965, Ralph was transferred to the Republic of South Vietnam. He was assigned to the 19^th Tactical Air Support Squadron (TASS) in the role of a Forward Air Controller (FAC). In this role, during his one-year deployment, he flew 475 combat sorties, for which he was awarded 19-Air Medals and the Bronze Star. Additionally, in the summer of 1965 Ralph was shot down by enemy ground fire, crash landed his O-1E BirdDog in a US Army Special Forces camp’s perimeter mine field and walked away from the crash, only to fly another mission, in another aircraft, later that day, because that’s who he was.

Ralph took every opportunity that the Air Force offered to further his education, earning both a Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) as well as attending numerous other military schooling opportunities.

Following his tour of duty in Vietnam, Ralph rejoined his family for a 3½-year assignment as the Base Operations Officer at a US Air Force base in England. It was here that he completed his MBA. England was followed by stations in Sacramento, California and Dayton, Ohio. It was in Dayton where Ralph performed some of his most important work during his Air Force career. It was here that he led the logistics teams that acquired both the F-15 and A-10 aircraft for the Air Force. In this role, he travelled to and briefed many high-level general officers at the Pentagon. Ralph retired from the Air Force, as a full Colonel, on February 28, 1977. He was awarded The Legion of Merit upon his retirement.

Ralph’s military retirement accommodated his wife’s desire to further her education and become a successful business woman in corporate America. Ralph joined Dayco Corporation where he became an intrapreneur, launching a new business within Dayco Corporation which he headed as its president. The business was a Third-Party Health Administrator (TPA). These types of organizations were the first corporate efforts to control skyrocketing healthcare costs. Ralph became an expert at healthcare cost containment, advising numerous CEOs and corporations around the country. He also advised the chairman of Dayco on the best investment strategies for the corporate retirement funds. Ralph’s TPA business, BenePlan Strategies, became a nice profit center for Dayco which they eventually spun off. He retired from BenePlan Strategies in 1997.

Ralph was a decisive, determined, very hard working, exceptionally loyal, ethical beyond measure, highly intelligent and compassionate person. Ralph was a dedicated family man, a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a very generous son-in-law, inviting his in-laws to live with the family for months at a time on a regular basis, including traveling together on vacations in Europe and the United States. Ralph was a beloved and special friend to all of Ralph and Rivka’s friends. Ralph’s life revolved around his career and his family. All of us have been enriched and are grateful to have been loved and cared for by him. Ralph passed away on April 24, 2022 and will be greatly missed.

The family is holding a private funeral on Thursday morning. Friends are warmly invited to join the family at the shiva which will take place at 3 Tamarack Rd., Weston, MA on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and on Friday April 29, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Jewish National Fund Trees JNF Trees, to plant trees in Ralph’s beloved Israel, or The Honor Foundation Honor Foundation, an organization that helps military Special Forces troops transition to private sector careers.

ZANE (Steinfeld), Lillian of Jamaica Plain, formally of Brookline, passed Sunday, April 24, 2022 at  the age of 101. She was the devoted daughter of the late Nathan Steinfeld and Florence (Neufeld) Steinfeld. Loving wife of the late Ernest Zane. Devoted mother of Michael Stuart Zane (Elizabeth), Peter Lee Zane (Ellen), William Morris Zane (Valerie) and Debra Ruth Zane (Maxwell Gould). Dear grandmother of Rachel Ellen Zane.

Lillian was raised in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, attended PS 1, Seward Park High School and Hunter College.

She met Ernest when she was civilian secretary in the Air Force and they married on Christmas Day in 1946. They moved to Boston and started a family.

In addition to being a home maker, Lillian was a bookkeeper for the manufacturing company that Ernest founded, and thereafter was the Matriarch of the Kryptonite Lock Corporation, a family business. And she was a dog lover, a voracious reader and a great cook. She had a wonderful sense of humor and was self-assured and loved by many who knew her.

Funeral service and shiva will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Rogerson House, 434 Jamaica Way, Boston, MA 02130 or to Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111.

Sam Silverman, 96, of Lexington, MA, died peacefully at home on April 23, 2022. A retired physicist and lawyer, his lifelong curiosity led him to study and publish in multiple fields. His primary focus was upper atmospheric physics and the aurora borealis, and he also published hundreds of articles and book reviews about a wide range of topics in the social sciences, biblical studies, psychology, and music. One of his proudest moments was securing the release of an innocent incarcerated man. He was an elected member of Lexington Town Meeting for over 40 years. He is survived by his partner, Rachel Rosenblum, his five children, nine grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Phyllis Silverman, and his first wife, Jacqueline Alon.  Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Tuesday, April 26, 2022  at Temple Emunah, 9 Piper Road, Lexington, MA.  Burial to follow at Beit Olam East, 42 Concord Rd., Wayland, MA. Memorial donations may be made to: Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, or the Yiddish Book Center, 1021 West St., Amherst, MA.

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Adler-Golden, age 69, died from glioblastoma on Thursday, April 21, 2022 in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Steve was born on April 6, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York to Syliva Bloom Adler and Alexander Adler.  In 1980, he married his childhood friend, Rachel Golden. After completing post doctoral work at M.I.T., Steve worked as a research scientist for Spectral Sciences, Inc. in Burlington, MA for 40 years. Steve’s lifelong passion for creating art culminated in a show this past January and February of prints, paintings and mixed media at Gorse Mill Studio, in Needham. Steve is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rachel, his children Lisa (Gaelin Bryant) and Daniel (Diana Oliphant). Funeral services will take place  on Monday April 25 at 10:30 AM at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline, MA.   Memorial donations may be made in Steve’s name to the Union of Concerned Scientists, 2 Brattle Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.

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Gail Stern (née Gruzin), 83, passed away on April 17, 2022. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Gideon, to whom she was married for 56 years. She was the cherished mother of Alan E. Stern and Lisa Stern (Zachary Gillman). Originally from Worcester, she was the daughter of Herman and Bessie Gruzin and the sister of Sharyn Gruzin and the late Judith Shulman.  Gail is leaving a legacy of kindness. Her love was unconditional, and her gratitude and appreciation were widespread. She was inclusive before it was trendy. “We are all G-d’s children and deserve respect”, she would say. She believed in body positivity well before there was Oprah, Adele or Lizzo. She always greeted you with a warm smile, a kind word, and a compliment. She was everyone’s soft place to land. She taught us all to never give up, to persevere, and always be positive. She was everyone’s cheerleader, including her own, especially when a rare neurodegenerative disease took its toll late in life.  She was the model of dignity – Hair done. Lipstick on. A shpritz of perfume. March on. She showed us what it meant to love eternally.  She is now reunited with her eternal love, Gideon.   Donations can be made in her memory to the Newton Community Development Foundation, ncdfinc.org.

Levine, Priscilla, of Newton, MA passed away at home April 16, 2022 at the age of 104. Beloved wife of the late George Levine, decorated WWII veteran. Devoted mother of Robin Levine of Newton, and Philip Levine and his wife Linda of Randolph. Adored grandmother of Rachel Levine and her husband Nelson. A loving aunt. Private graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park. Due to Covid concerns, a memorial celebration will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Priscilla’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Joyce Meyers Seigel, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Friday, April 15.  A Boynton Beach resident since 2006, she grew up in New York City and lived for a long time in Washington, D.C. and Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Joyce was always involved in national and local politics.  In the 1970’s and ‘80’s she worked in the treasurer’s office at the Democratic National Committee and was an experienced fundraiser and supporter of candidates for the U.S. Senate, House and local offices in Washington.   She also worked in the Washington, D.C. office of the deputy mayor for business development.

She was also a member and supporter of various charitable boards in Washington, loved art and the theatre and painted when able.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Charles Meyers and brother Eugene Meyers.  She was the beloved mother of Charles Meyers Seigel, Lee and Alison Seigel and Suzanne and Jeffrey Barrow, cherished grandmother of Meredith Barrow, Andrew Seigel, Alexandra Barrow, Scott Seigel and Matthew Barrow.  After her family her greatest love was the many dogs she had in her lifetime, and is survived by her loving companion Rosie.

Burial will be private.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the disaster relief fund or pet care assistance fund at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (mspca.org).

Mark Edward of Berenson North Eastham, passed on April 10, 2022. Son of the late Max Berenson and Doris (Braverman) Berenson. Beloved husband of Susan Jane (Sweeney) Berenson. Devoted father of Michelle Pflaum, Julene McCook and Michael Berenson.  Admired stepfather of Karen Keats.  Proud grandfather of Max Berenson, Jennifer McCook, Micah Pflaum, Heather Keats, Matthew Keats, and Jordan Keats.  Loving brother of Peter Berenson and Jon Berenson.

 Mark’s love and talent for photography created many beautiful memories for his family and friends.

Services and shiva will be private.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Mark’s memory may be made to charities of your choice.

Dr. Martin Wagner- Age  98, Of Belmont, MA, on  Thursday, April 14, 2022. For 54 years he was the beloved husband of the late Sally (Sevran) Wagner. Devoted mother of Andrea Wagner & her husband Edward Wiest. Loving grandmother of Alice, Henry and May. Dr. Wagner  was born in Berlin, Germany and emigrated to the United States in 1939.  Graduate of The University of Oklahoma and Tufts Dental School. He practiced in Cambridge for many years. He was a lover of Classical music and Opera. He was a longtime member of Beth El Temple in Belmont. Private graveside service on April 15. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Aid for Cancer Research, PO box 376 ,Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Margaret Warshaw Brill of Newton Highlands died April 13, 2022, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston following a stroke. She was with her family when she passed. She was born May 4, 1947, at Lawrence General Hospital to Thayer and Bernice (Kepner) Warshaw and grew up in Andover, MA. She leaves behind her grieving family: husband Nick; children Rachel (Jacob Pemberton), Jacob (Emma Huntington), and Charlotte; grandchildren Josephine Pemberton, Samuel Pemberton, James Pemberton, and Lucas Brill; sisters Elinor Davidson and Shirley Roshannah and their families; and cousins Beth Schuyler and Judy Weiner.

Margaret graduated from Abbott Academy, Radcliffe College of Harvard University, and the Boston University School of Law. Margaret began her career as an attorney representing tenants and other low income clients with Greater Boston Legal Services. She later became the head of the real estate practice group at Testa, Hurwitz and Thibeault. For the last part of her career, she was a member of MIT’s Office of General Counsel working on real estate and transactional matters. She was active in civic programs at Temple Shalom in Newton including, most recently, the synagogue’s resettlement program for Afghan refugees.  Margaret also sang in the Temple’s volunteer choir.

A lifelong lover of the music, arts, and theatre, Margaret enjoyed the Handel & Haydn Society, the Metropolitan Opera, and the Glimmerglass Festival. Margaret was learning to play the guitar and enjoyed playing for her grandchildren when they visited from California. An avid reader, she was the cofounder of a women’s book group now in its 30th year.

Margaret had a gift for bringing people together and for cherishing her many friendships, old and new. Margaret loved the family house in Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, ME, and enjoyed sharing it with family and friends. She took special pleasure in long walks on the beach with her loved ones and dogs, and she and Nick called Goose Rocks “our happy place”.

Above all else, Margaret loved her family. She was the family captain, raising three wonderful children who are devoted to one another and their extended family. Her sly sense of humor, wonderful laugh, wise counsel, and love will be missed by family and friends. Her spirit of caring made the world a better place.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday April 19th at 11:00 AM, at Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street, West Newton, MA), followed by burial in Newton Cemetery. Following burial there will be a reception at Temple Shalom to celebrate Margaret’s life.

Donations: Temple Shalom Afghan Resettlement Program, 175 Temple Street, West Newton MA.

Bella Kolker of Boston, on April, 13, 2022. Services will be held at Framingham-Natick Jewish Cemetery, 39 Fairview Avenue, Natick, MA on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 11:00am.

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Miriam Pearl (Greene) Bernstein, age 91, of Villanova, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. “Mimi”, better known by her grandchildren as “Ma”, was the beloved wife of the late Morton G. Bernstein and devoted mother of Moshe Yehuda (Batsheva), Don (Renee), Peretz, Ted (Lorri) and Julie. She was adored by her seventeen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Mimi grew up as the youngest child of the late Benjamin and Sarah Greene in Waltham, MA, alongside her 6 siblings of blessed memory. She had a dynamic personality, zest for life and a generous spirit. A philanthropist, she was an avid lover of animals and music. She was a dedicated homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The care and maintenance of family was central to her life. Services will be held graveside at the Quincy Hebrew Cemetery at Baker Street Jewish Cemetery on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 2:00 pm. Shiva will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 6-9pm at Mimi’s home at 532 Craig Lane, Villanova, PA. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Philadelphia Zoo, Birthright Israel and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

Evelyn (Abrams) Davidson of Boston, and formerly of Brookline, Laconia, NH and Randolph, died on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the age of 93, surrounded by her family and the wonderful staff at Care Dimensions, Lincoln. The cause of her death resulted from complications after falls at Hebrew Senior Life in Roslindale.

Evelyn “Evie” was born in Boston in 1929 to the late Jenny (Sherman) Abrams and Samuel “Ford” Abrams. She also survived her beloved late husband, Bernard “Bernie” Davidson who died in 1996. Evelyn spent a happy childhood in the old West End, and always talked about this wonderful neighborhood that shaped her.

In her teen years, she moved with her family to Dorchester, and graduated from the Dorchester High School for Girls, meeting her husband while she was sitting on a milk cart in front of the G & G Deli on her graduation day.

She worked at the Boston State House, as a secretary for the Corporations and Taxation Department for several years until she raised her children. Bernie would meet her at her office at 5 p.m. every day, to make sure that no one else dared to escort Evie home safely except for him.

After living in Malden, the Davidsons moved to Randolph where they raised their three children and several beautiful dogs. In their later years, Evie and Bernie travelled to Europe, Israel, Hawaii, Aruba and across the country. At their second home in Laconia, NH, Evie spent many years there following her husband’s death. She was appointed as a board member of the Laconia Women’s Club, and belonged to Temple B’nai Israel, where she played many games of Mahjong and used her amazing culinary skills to bake and cook for their annual food festival, which raised money for local charities in the Weirs Beach community. She also cherished her time with her New Hampshire cousins and friends, and especially with her late Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Phil Speigel.

In addition to her husband and parents, Evelyn was pre-deceased by her brother, Richard Abrams and sister-in-law Judith (Cooperman) Abrams, her mother-in-law, Vera Davidson, father-in-law Philip Davidson, and her brothers-in-laws George Davidson and Jack Davidson. She leaves her son, Jay Davidson and daughter-in-law Brenda (Barruw) Davidson of Randolph, her daughter, Susie Davidson of Brookline and her longtime partner, David Byman, and daughter Lisa (Davidson) Plosker and son-in-law Robert Plosker of Waltham, her grandsons, Dr. Aaron Plosker and his wife Alyssa, Bennett Plosker, and Jeffrey Davidson, and two great grandchildren, Maya and Caleb. Evelyn also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held in Sharon Memorial Park Chapel, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA, Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to the West End Museum at westendmuseum.org or mail a check to the WEM at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7, Boston, MA 02114.

Michael M Davis of Newton, MA passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10,2022 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital.  Michael was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1939 to Manuel and Zelda (Krugman) Davis.  He grew up with his brother, Roger Davis, and his first cousins Marilyn and Jeff Krugman. The family later moved out to Long Island where he graduated from Minneola High School.  He then earned a B.A. and an Sc.B. from Brown University before earning his LL.B. from Yale Law School and his LL.M. from Boston University, where he later taught courses in tax law.

Michael practiced as a Tax Attorney for Sullivan & Worcester in Boston for over 55 years and was still working full-time at the time of his passing.  He was routinely honored as one of the top Tax Attorneys in the country, achieving recognition from many organizations including Boston Magazine, Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and Super Lawyers (among many others).  He advised countless closely-held businesses, real estate owners, and holders of substantial liquid assets for whom he was a valued and trusted advisor.

At age 13, Michael met 12-year-old Beth Gordon at Camp Berkshire in Connecticut. Ten years later, they were married. Over the course of their 58-year marriage, they had two children, Daniel R. Davis and Jonathan G. Davis and four grandchildren, Zoë, Marc, Josh, and Emma.  Michael was a devoted father and grandfather who remained active in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives, attending sporting events, reading with them, taking bicycle rides, going to museums, and enjoying wonderful family dinners.

Michael was an avid cyclist, taking regular bicycling trips all over the world.  As a younger man, he was an excellent golfer, played tennis and squash, and enjoyed running, often participating in 5K races for Sullivan & Worcester.  He was extremely charitable and, as a passionate advocate for the State of Israel, served on the Executive Board of the American Jewish Committee. He was also an avid supporter of the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley, MA, followed by a graveside burial at Crawford Street Memorial Park, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the American Jewish Committee (www.ajc.org) or The Multiple Sclerosis Society (www.mss.org).

Edith M. Kaplan-Of Lexington, passed away on April 7, 2022. Born in Malden to the late Rabbi Max Klatzkin and Anna (Weitzman) Klatzkin. A longtime member of Temple Emunah, Lexington. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald F. Kaplan and her son, Mark. She was the sister of the late Abraham Klatzkin. Private Graveside was held at Sharon Memorial Park on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Remembrances in her memory may be made to Hadassah,  1320 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Henry Newman, 96, of Dedham, MA, died April 5, 2022. He was born August 13, 1925 to Abraham and Bessie Newman in Boston, MA. He was raised in Revere, MA. Upon graduation from high school, he volunteered to serve in the army and fought in the Pacific during World War II. A beneficiary of the GI Bill, Henry received his BA in psychology from Boston University and his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business.

He married the late Muriel (Glaser) Newman, and raised two children in Revere and Swampscott: Madelyn (Newman) Morris and the late Dr. Melissa (Newman) Robichaud. Henry worked in various capacities as a Certified Public Accountant, such as preparing taxes and serving as an internal controller. The highlight of his career was his work as the Chief Financial Officer of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. In recognition of his work at the Spaulding, Henry was named an incorporator of Partners Health Care, now Mass General Brigham.

After retirement, he moved to Florida with his second wife Barbara (Kramer) Newman, initially to the Indian Springs Community in Boynton Beach and then to the Frenchmen’s Creek Country Club Community in Palm Beach Gardens. Henry enjoyed playing golf, tennis and bridge, studying the stock market, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world by car, cruise ship, commercial airlines and private jet.  The last stop on his journey was Newbridge on the Charles in Dedham, MA where he made many wonderful friends

Henry is survived by his devoted daughter Madelyn Morris of Newton MA; his loving granddaughters: Rachel Robichaud of Pawtucket, RI, Merrill Robichaud of Charlestown, MA, and Sabrina Robichaud of Boston, MA; his dear grandsons: Martin Morris of Rockville, MD and Adam Morris of Sharon, MA; his great-grandchildren: Jared and Samuel Morris of Rockville MD, Zoe and Jillian Morris of Sharon MA; his niece Sherri (Baker) Botticelli of Boynton Beach, FL; his step children: Melinda Kramer, of Chicago, Ill and Samuel Kramer of Quincy MA; and Melinda’s children: Alex Ernst of Chelsea MA and Eden Ernst, of Boulder Colo. He was preceded in death by his first wife Muriel (Glaser) Newman, his parents: Abraham and Bessie Newman, his sister Sylvia (Newman) Baker, his daughter Dr. Melissa (Newman) Robichaud, his niece Dale (Baker) DiCarlo, and his second wife Barbara (Kramer) Newman.

The family will have a private graveside service on Friday, April 8, 2022. Visiting hours will be held at the home of Madelyn Morris on Sunday, April 10, 2022 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.

Schulkind, Pearl, of Peabody, MA, formerly of Natick, MA, Brooklyn, NY, and Queens, NY, passed away April 2, 2022 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Schulkind for 60 years. Devoted mother of Judy Photenas, Richard Schulkind, and his wife Sharon. Cherished grandmother of Lisa Schulkind and her husband, Paul Gaggl, Matthew Schulkind and his wife, Hayley, Jennifer Photenas and her husband Damion Poitier, and Andrew Photenas, and his wife,  Ana. Proud great-grandmother of Maya Gaggl, Blake Schulkind, Joan Schulkind, Alena Poitier, D’artagnan Poitier, Eva Photenas, and Andros Photenas. Funeral services private.

Dangel, Barbara (Hochman), formerly of Needham and Dover passed away peacefully on April 2, 2022. Beloved wife of Steven Dangel. Devoted mother of Jeffrey Dangel, Lori Wickham and Rob Dangel.  Proud grandmother of Julia, Zach, Jordi, Dylan, Sarah, Annie, and Kyle. Funeral service at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 2 pm. Following interment, memorial observance will be at the home of Rob Dangel and on Wednesday 5-8 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Barbara’s memory may be made to the American Stroke Association, www.stroke.org or the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.

Schaffer, George of Maynard, MA formerly of Acton, MA passed away April 2, 2022. Beloved husband of Carolee (McNeil) Adams. Loving father of Lynne Adams, and Hannah Cross and her husband Keith. Proud grandfather of Nigel and Harper Cross, Camryn Adams, and the late Stratton Adams. Uncle of Howard Schaffer. George leaves beloved cousins Steve and Warren Austerer, and Ellen, Bruce, and Rachel Leicher, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Beverly and Forrest Nelson, and their children Christine and Greg. George was born in 1928  in Vienna, Austria to Otto and Hedwig (Gruenfeld) Schaffer. He had an older brother, Arthur. The family lived quite peacefully there until Hitler and his troops invaded Vienna and took over Austria in 1938. George and Arthur were sent on the kindertransport for protection in England, where they lived for a year. Eventually, both parents were able to join the boys and  traveled to the United States. George attended Brooklyn Technical High School and then New York City College in preparation for his career as an electrical engineer. The second part of his work life was spent as a writer and editor for McGraw-Hill magazine American Machinist. His passions included choral singing,  travel exploring nature, and his reclamation of Jewish Heritage through the Congressional Beth Elohim in Acton MA. George adored his family and always supported every member with his whole open heart. He married Carolee in 1993 and became a loving father to Lynn and Hannah. He was a dedicated grandfather to Stratton of blessed memory, Camryn,  Nigel and Harper. Funeral services at Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton, MA on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory may be made to Temple Beth Elohim, 133 Prospect St., Acton, MA 01720.

Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg

Leader in the Recycling Industry

Gerald “Jerry” Ginsberg of Boston passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family, at his residence on Friday, April 1, 2022, after a brief illness. He was 92 years old.

Born in Boston, he was a devoted son to the late Bernard and Sadie Ginsberg. Jerry was the President of B. Ginsberg and Co., a scrap metal and paper recycling company in Boston, founded by his father Bernard. He was an early leader in the recycling business and his famous phrase was “Recycling makes dollars and sense.”

Jerry lit up every room he entered, whether it was a business meeting or numerous clubs he belonged to and the restaurants he frequented. Jerry loved to travel and spend time with his many friends.  Always willing to lend a hand to countless organizations and people who needed help and guidance, Jerry never said no.

He was a 60-year member of Temple Emeth of Chestnut Hill, President of The Sheptatovker Cemetery Association, Consolidated Lodge of Masons, and The Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston.

Jerry was the beloved husband of the late Cynthia (Meyers) Ginsberg and the best father to Candy Ginsberg and his cherished granddaughter Brittany Dunkless. He was also the devoted brother of the late Evelyn Ginsberg.

Services will be held at Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., Chestnut Hill, on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow at Shepatovker Cemetery, Baker St. West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.