Archive: October, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Irving Shapiro, 96; led group that helped launch Jimmy Fund By Casey D. Ramsdell Globe Correspondent Irving Shapiro, past president of a volunteer organization that helped launch the Jimmy Fund, died Wednesday at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale. He was 96. Mr. Shapiro, who worked in the food concession industry and immersed himself in philanthropy, was born in New Jersey and grew up in Boston, attending Boston English High. He graduated from Northeastern University Law School. In 1958, he married the woman who would become his wife of 50 years, Charlotte (Crossman). His first marriage had ended in divorce. Mr. Shapiro served as president of Hub Catering Co., which provided concessions for Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center, the Brockton Fair, and the dog racing track in Taunton. He also ran a company that sold candy to movie theaters. In 1977, he sold that company to Joseph O’Donnell, owner of Boston Culinary Group. O’Donnell said Mr. Shapiro taught him everything he knew about the business. “Irving was a pioneer in the food service concession business. He was a legendary figure,” said O’Donnell. O’Donnell said that even when Mr. Shapiro sold him the company, he continued to help in the office. He was a generous person, with money and in spirit, said O’Donnell. “Irving was always looking to raise money, sell tickets, or buy trinkets,” he said. Mr. Shapiro was one of the original founders and a past president of what is now The Variety Children’s Charity of New Beloved husband of Charlotte (Crossman) Shapiro. Devoted father of Susan Brenner and her husband Stuart, Judy Belinfante and her husband Geoffrey, Ellen Goldberg and Alice Hackman. Loving brother of the late Dr. Everett Shapiro and his surviving wife Dr. Arnelda Levine, Bernadine “Sis” Shapiro, Leonard Shapiro and his surviving wife Renee, Herbert Shapiro and his surviving wife Shirley. Dear grandfather of Jodi Mottola and her husband David, Jennifer Pontello and her husband Mark, Lisa Stern. Survivors, Lisa Stern and her husband Glenn, Jamie Mendelsohn and her husband Josh, Carrie Youngs and her husband Stuart, and Lacey Belinfante. Loving great grandfather of Scott and Rachel Magerer, Zack and Abby Stern. Services at Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384 Harvard St., Brookline on Friday September 12, at 10:30 am. Following interment at Lindwood Memorial Park, Randolph, memorial observance will be at his residence 210 Nahanton St. Newton until 5:00 pm Friday, Saturday evening and Sunday 1-6 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226

GOODMAN, Charlotte (Greenberg) of Needham, MA formerly of Steubenville, Ohio on Sept. 11, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Shelton C. Goodman. Devoted mother of Carolyn Gusenoff and her husband Steven, Cindy Swartz and her husband Dr. James Swartz and Thomas Goodman and his wife Debra. Loving grandmother of Daniel Gusenoff and his wife Alyssa, Dr. Jeffrey Gusenoff, Robert and Rachel Swartz, Michael and Michelle Goodman. Cherished great grandmother of Zachary Gusenoff. Services were held in OHIO on Sunday Sept. 14. Memorial observance will be held at the home of Carolyn and Steven Gusenoff on Monday only 3-9PM In lieu of flowers remembrances to Dr. Daniel J. DeAngelo Adult Leukemia, Department of Medical Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Institute 44 Binney St. Boston, MA 02115-6084.

Weisman-Neal of Norton on September 7, 2008. Dear son of the late Bernie Weisman and Phyllis (Banchick) Weisman. Loving brother of Richard Weisman and his wife Karen, Amy Chantre and her husband Bob. Stepson of Sheila Weisman. Uncle of Jake and Jordan Chantre, Phyllis and Katie Weisman. Great uncle of Samantha Weisman. Graveside services at the Polonnoe Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Wednesday, September 10 at 11 am. Following services family and friends are invited to return to his late residence through Wednesday evening only. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Rabins-Irene (Koseff) of Brookline on September 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Jose Rabins. Devoted mother of Selwyn Rabins and Richard Rabins. Dear grandmother of Four grandchildren. Graveside services at the Beth Israel Memorial Park, South Street, Waltham on Friday, September 5 at 11 am. Following services a gathering will take place at the home of Selwyn and Erica Rabins on Friday and continuing on Sunday 2-5 pm Remembrances may be made to the Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre St. Roslindale, MA 02131.

DANBURG-Bernice ( Hartstone) of West Hills, CA, formerly of Needham and Waban ,on Sept. 3, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Saul Danburg . Devoted mother of Elliot Danburg and his wife Elizabeth of Powhatan, VA. and East Sandwich ,MA and Sandra Danburg and her husband Richard Pollack of West Hills, CA.. Loving grandmother of Stephanie and Gregory Danburg and Pamela Tang. Also survived by four great grandchildren. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park 120 Canton St. Sharon on Sunday Sept. 7, 2008 at 1:45 PM. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to The American Heart Association 20 Speen St.Framingham, MA. 01701

MILLER, Beatrice (Lapidus) of Newton, a longtime dental hygienist in Brookline & New ton on Sept. 1, at age 91. Beloved wife of the late Arnold F. Miller. Devoted mother of Geoffrey A. Miller and his wife Beth Buttles- Miller of Vermont and Carol Miller and her partner William L. Scott of Cambridge. Dear grandmother of Aaron M. Miller. Loving sister of the late Esther Lapidus, Leo Lapidus, Florence Druker, and Ruth Kaplan. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St., Sharon, Wednesday at 10:45 AM. Memorial observance at her late residence Wednesday until 4 PM, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9, & Friday 2-4 PM. Donations in Beatrice’s memory may be made to the Forsyth School ofDental Hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, 179 Longwood Av, Boston, MA 02115 or the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, 301 Mass Ave., Boston, MA 02115.

Leben-Sylvia (Michaelson) of CA, formerly of Florida and Stoughton on August 28, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Ira Leben. Devoted mother of Barbara Weidenfeld and her husband Jay of CA and Marjorie Cummins and her husband Myron of Holliston. Dear grandmother of Lori Cummins and Robert Cummins and his wife Julie. Great-grandmother of Gabriella and William Cummins. Graveside services at the Crawford St. Memorial Park Cemetery, 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury on Tuesday, September 2 at 1pm. Memorial observance at the home of Marjorie and Myron Cummins, Tuesday through Thursday eve. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

KATZ, Lillian B. of Boston, formerly of Brookline, on August 29, 2008. Loving sister of Jeanette Zaitchik of Reading, Eda Rabinovitz of Winthrop, Marvin Katz of NY, Bernice Jones of Arlington, Jacob Katz of NY, and the late Matilda Weisbord, Gilbert Katz, Bertha Levin, and Tamar Schecter. Graveside services at the Jewish Deedholders Cemetery, Fuller St., Everett on Tuesday, September 2, at 11:00 AM. Memorial observance will be private. Donations in Lillian’s memory may be made to the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, 1200 Centre St., Boston, MA 02131.

THEODORE “TEDDY” JAFFE 08/26/2008 Jaffe-Theodore “Teddy” Age 84 of Coconut Creek, FL,formerly of Needham on August 26, 2008. Adoring and adored husband for 61 years of Sylvia (Goldstein) Jaffe. Devoted father of Charles Jaffe and his wife Martha Heller of Rochester, NY, Phyllis Spool and her husband Richard of Worcester, Debi McCarthy and her husband Vincent of Bourne and Judith Pearl and her husband David of Millis. Loving Grandpa of Samarrah Kress and her husband Jason, Shannah Pochini and her husband Brian, Sarah Spool, Michael McCarthy, and Daniel, Joshua, and Rebecca Pearl. Also, great grandfather of Camilla Kress. Cherished brother of sisters Shirley Grossman and Teddy’s twin Rosalyn Bacherman, and brother of the late Dr. Sidney, Robert, and Lester. Past Master of Moses Michael Hays Lodge, Veteran with the 127th AAA Gun Batallion during World War ll, Member of Temple Beth Orr,Coral Springs,FL, Life Member of the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham,Life member of Disabled American Veterans, Life member of Hadassah Associates. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.)West Newton on Thursday, August 28th at 11 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, shiva will be held at the home of Judith and David Pearl on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Sunday through Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Teddy’s memory may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5420 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

THEODORE “TEDDY” JAFFE 08/26/2008 Jaffe-Theodore “Teddy” Age 84 of Coconut Creek, FL,formerly of Needham on August 26, 2008. Adoring and adored husband for 61 years of Sylvia (Goldstein) Jaffe. Devoted father of Charles Jaffe and his wife Martha Heller of Rochester, NY, Phyllis Spool and her husband Richard of Worcester, Debi McCarthy and her husband Vincent of Bourne and Judith Pearl and her husband David of Millis. Loving Grandpa of Samarrah Kress and her husband Jason, Shannah Pochini and her husband Brian, Sarah Spool, Michael McCarthy, and Daniel, Joshua, and Rebecca Pearl. Also, great grandfather of Camilla Kress. Cherished brother of sisters Shirley Grossman and Teddy’s twin Rosalyn Bacherman, and brother of the late Dr. Sidney, Robert, and Lester. Past Master of Moses Michael Hays Lodge, Veteran with the 127th AAA Gun Batallion during World War ll, Member of Temple Beth Orr,Coral Springs,FL, Life Member of the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Shalom, Needham,Life member of Disabled American Veterans, Life member of Hadassah Associates. Services at the Brezniak-Rodman Chapel, 1251 Washington St.(corner of Chestnut St.)West Newton on Thursday, August 28th at 11 am. Following interment at Baker Street, West Roxbury, shiva will be held at the home of Judith and David Pearl on Thursday until 8 pm, Friday 2-4 pm, Sunday through Wednesday 2-4, 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Teddy’s memory may be made to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, 5420 NW 33rd Avenue, Suite 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

PRESS-Mildred ( Pinkus) of Framingham, MA formerly of Delray Beach, Fl. and Jersey City, N.J. on August 26, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Milton Press.Devoted mother of Allan Press and his wife Judy of Pittsburgh, Carol Atlas and her husband Jay of Sudbury , Robert Press and his wife Linda of Denver. Dear grandmother of Brian Joseph Press, Debbie Sindler , Matthew and Darren Press, Travis and Laura Press, Stephanie and Jaimie Atlas. Loving great grandmother of Annalle and Nathaniel Press, Samantha, Cate and Noah Sindler . Graveside services at Hillside/New Mt. Zion Cemetery, Lyndhurst, N.J. on Friday August 29, 2008 at 11:00 Am. Memorial observance at the home of Carol and Jay Atlas Sunday and Monday evening 7-9Pm .In lieu of flowers remembrances to The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk , The A Sox Team 10 Brookline Place West , 6th Floor Brookline, MA 02445.

Desberg-Richard of Sharon on August 25, 2008. Devoted father of Paul Desberg and his wife Jane of Sharon, Joseph Desberg of NY, Donna Cappolla and her husband Dominick of NY. Longtime companion of Claire Greenwald. Loving Brother of Bernard Desberg of FL. Dear grandfather of Lisa Lucia and her husband Peter, Jeffrey Desberg, Carl Desberg, Sophia and Isabella Cappolla and great grandfather of Angelina Lucia. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Wednesday, August 27 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Paul and Jane Desberg, on Wednesday and Thursday. Remembrances may be made to the Friends of The Sharon Council on Aging, 219 Massapoag Ave.Sharon, MA 02067 or to HESSCO Elder Services, 1 Merchant Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Fistel- Muriel J. (Barron) of Winthrop, died peacefully on August 25, 2008. Devoted wife of the late Irving M. Fistel. Mother of Bruce Fistel. Devoted sister of Leatrice J. Zawatsky of Cranston, RI. Loving Aunt of Bonnie E. Flanagan of Cranston, RI and her daughters, Chelsea & Kendyll. Devoted friend of Cami D’Amato. Graveside services at Tifereth Israel of Winthrop Cemetery, 232 Fuller St. Everett on Wednesday, August 27 at 2 pm. Shiva will be at her late residence, Wednesday 6-9pm and Thursday 2-4 pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket,RI 02860.

LEVITAN-Evelyn (Messer) of Newton, on August 24, 2008. Devoted mother of Julie Rockowitz and her husband Noah of New Rochelle, NY, Neal Levitan of Delray Beach,FL, David Levitan and his wife Amy of Sharon and Ben Levitan and his wife Sharon of Weston. Dear grandmother of Shira, Leora, Dahlia, Max and Taylor, Josh, Shayna, Harrison, Dara and Elana. Services are private. Memorial observance at her residence Tuesday 1-4 pm and 7-9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 2-4, 7-9 pm and Friday 10 am -12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in her memory may be made to Hebrew College, 160 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459.

Frank-Arnold L. Frank of Newton on August 21, 2008. Beloved Husband of Pauline ( LeVine) Frank .Devoted father of Joanne Suna and her husband Alan of Briarcliff Manor , N.Y., Marjorie Finkel and her husband Leonard of Framingham and Lisa Rockland and her husband Mark of Marlboro .Cherished grandfather of Rachel and Joshua Suna , Alyssa and Lindsay Finkel , Joseph and Jordan Rockland .Loving brother of Leon Frank and his wife Florence of Chestnut Hill. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Chestnut Hill on Sunday August 24, 2008 at 11:00 Am. Following the interment a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 Pm Sunday and Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday 7-9:30 Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Leavitt-Rose ( Fein) of Roslindale, formerly of Needham on August 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Leo Leavitt. Devoted Mother of Elissa Lazdowsky and her husband David, James Leavitt and the late Daniel Leavitt and his surviving wife Lillian. Dear grandmother of Phil Buchanan, Shelley Leavitt and Jason Leavitt. Loving sister of Aaron Fein and the late Esther Posner, Helen Libman and Alfred G. Fein. Graveside services at the Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Sunday, August 17 at 2 pm. Shiva will be a the home of Lillian Leavitt daily from 1-4, 7-9 pm. Remembrances may be made to the Dept of MA Jewish War Veterans, State House, Boston, MA 02113 or to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Centre Street, Roslindale, MA 02131

Parker-Stanley B.of Chestnut Hill on August 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Elaine (Laskey) Parker. Devoted father of Karen Piedra and Nancy Parker-Singer. Dear grandfather of Chase, Avalon and Noah. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon on Friday, August 15 at 1:45 pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Saturday evening and Sunday 2-8 pm. Remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.

Zich-Arthur of Chestnut Hill on August 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Doris (Rosenberg) Zich. Devoted father of Marjorie Birnbaum and her husband Bernard of Newton and Jonathan Zich of NYC. Dear grandfather of Jill Birnbaum, Jeffrey Birnbaum and his wife Kristen, Matthew David Zich and Rebecca Elizabeth Zich and great grandfather of Thomas and Katelyn Birnbaum. Loving brother of the late Florence Winograd. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. Brookline on Friday, August 15 at 10:30 am. Memorial observance will be at the home of Marjorie and Bernard Birnbaum on Friday until sundown through Sunday. Remembrances may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St. Brookline, MA 02446 or to Jewish Big brother/Sister, 333 Nahanton St. Newton Centre, MA 02459

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.