Archive: July, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Snyder-Ruth Sarah (Lastoff) of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Winthrop, on May 23. Beloved wife of the late George Snyder and Anthony DiPietro. Devoted mother of Mark Snyder and his wife, Resa, and the late Marcia Azer, and mother-in-law of Steve Azer. Dear grandmother of Sheri, Alyssa, Brian, Scott, and Keith and great-grandmother of Matthew. Loving Sister of Edward Lastoff and his wife, Shirley. Graveside services were held on Sunday May 25th Baker St. . Shiva will be at the home of Steve and Gloria Azer until 9:00 pm this evening. Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to Las Vegas Chapter, Jewish Family Service Agency, 4794 S. Eastern. Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Brezniak-Rodman

Fox-John of Boston on May 23, 2008.Beloved husband of Meryl Green. Services will be private

Notice – Guest Book – Flowers – Gift Shop – Charities Shwachman, Ida S. (Showstack) View/Sign Guest Book Ida S. Shwachman, 92, of Brookline died peacefully Wednesday, May 21, 2008. She is survived by three sons, Philip O. Shwachman and his wife Judith of Worcester, Edward J. Shwachman and his wife Nancy of Hingham and Albert J. Shwachman and his wife Cheryl of Cohasset; grandchildren, Mark, Matthew, Allison and Greta. She was predeceased by her loving husband of over fifty years, David J. Shwachman, and her siblings, Frank, Max and Evelyn Showstack and her granddaughter, Abbey J. Shwachman. She was born April 25, 1916 in Boston, the daughter of William and Mollie (Wiseblatt) Showstack. Ida graduated Girls Latin School, earned a BA from Radcliffe College in 1937 and a BS and an MS from Simmons College. She was a dedicated social worker and held positions at Boston Dispensary (NEMC), Staten Island Hospital, Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYC, and Peter Bent Brigham Hospital. After her sons were in school, Ida returned to social work part time and later held positions at Beth Israel Hospital and retired as Director of Social Services at Huntington General Hospital in 1980. Throughout her long life Ida was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband David were avid Zionists and after retirement enjoyed many trips to Israel. Both were fluent in Hebrew and Yiddish and remained lifelong students. Idave as they often wrote, were active in many Jewish organizations, as well as local community affairs, enjoying leadership positions in these organizations. After retiring, Ida enjoyed spending more time with her family, being a member of several choral groups and volunteering for organizations she was involved with. She loved life and loved giving to others and will be sorely missed by family, friends, and loved ones. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 23, 2008 at 10 a.m in the chapel of Congregation Kehillath Israel, 384

Goodstein-Katherine(nee Benson), May 21, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Goodstein. Loving mother of Barbara Goodstein and Edward Goodstein. Dear brother of Robert (Estelle) Benson. Relatives and friends are invited to graveside services, Sunday, 1 P.M. precisely, Haym Salomon Mem. Park, Frazer, PA (Sec. AB). Immediately following interment, family and friends are invited to the home of Robert and Estelle Benson. Contributions in her memory may be made to Guillain-Barre Foundation International, 10442 Forrest Ave., Narberth, PA 19072, 610-667-0131

Shapiro-Neal Kalman age 61 , on May 20, 2008. Dear son of Dorothy Amdur of New York City and the late Myer Shapiro . Dear stepson of Carol Shapiro. Loving brother of Claire Shapiro Gold of San Diego, CA., Amy Shapiro Kaznocha and her husband Edward of Gloucester .Samuel Shapiro of Chicago, Dear stepbrother of Chris and David Marrano .Also survived by loving Aunt , Nieces ,Nephews and Cousins. Graveside services at Sharon Memorial Park on Thursday May 22, 2008 at 10:45 am. Memorial observance at the home of Amy and Edward Kaznocha Friday 1-4Pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Advocates for Mental Health One Clarks Hill, Suite 305 Framingham, MA. 01702 or Jewish Family and Childrens Services c/o Healing Network 1430 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451.Arrangements by The Brezniak-Rodman Chapel 617-969-0800

Mr. Philip Taylor, of Quincy died at the Marina Bay Skilled Nursing Home in Quincy on May 18, 2008. He was 95. Mr. Taylor was born in Brockton and was employed as a Cutter in the garment industry. He was the husband of the late Helen (Casdan) Taylor and the brother of Edward Taylor. Graveside services under the direction of Brezniak-Rodman-Levine- Briss Funeral Directors will be held at the New Tifereth Israel of Everett Cemetery in Everett on Wednesday, May 21 at 1 pm. Remembrances in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.

Harris-Ruth (Mann) of Belfast ,ME, Formerly of Naples, FL and Mashpee,MA on May 16, 2008.Beloved wife of Stanley G. Graveside services were held at The Temple Beth El of Marblehead Cemetery ,Peabody on Tuesday May 20 at 1:00 Pm.

Hakerem-Dr.Gad of Waltham , on May 16, 2008.Beloved husband of Hella( Mokotow)Hakerem. Devoted father of Jay Hakerem and his wife Linda of Miami, and Gita Foster and her husband David of Newton.Dear grandfather of Michael Hakerem,Jason Hakerem, Mindy Fishman, Nathan Foster and Aaron Foster. Dear greatgrandfather of Chase, Brayden and Walker Hakerem. Graveside services were held at Beth Israel Cemetery, Waltham on Sunday May 18 .Memorial observance at the home of Gita and David Foster Mon-Thursday 6:30-900 Pm.

Oliver Gillham, urban planner; at 59 An early influence for Mr. Gillham’s career choice was his great-uncle, the architect Frank Lloyd Wright, whom he saw regularly while growing up in New York’s Greenwich Village. By Bryan Marquard Globe Staff / June 1, 2008 To help explain urban sprawl and smart growth – two terms he thought needed to be more sharply defined – Oliver Gillham took a soothing, long view and a bracing close-up look. more stories like this”From the air, the distinctions between residential, commercial, and industrial areas are easily understood while town, county, and state boundaries go unseen,” he wrote in the introduction to his book “The Limitless City,” published in 2002. “Once on the ground, things can look very different. Here, one can become lost in a world of seeming sameness, where streets, stores, and houses make up places that could be anywhere in the United States – in Houston, Atlanta, San Jose, or somewhere outside of Boston or Washington. Each place can seem a limitless city – a suburban continent stretching beyond the horizon.” Nearly as limitless was Mr. Gillham’s range as an architect and urban planner. From the Harvard Square MBTA Station to new towns in India, from the Big Dig to Birmingham, Ala., he had a hand in projects that were as varied aesthetically as they were distant geographically. Mr. Gillham, whose wife died eight months ago, took his life in Newton on May 12. He was 59 and had moved to Newtonville about two years ago so his wife could be closer to medical care. The Gillhams previously lived in Richmond and Cambridge. “He would go into a city like Norwalk, Conn., or New Bedford that was kind of not in great shape,” said Candy Gander, a friend who ran the firm Gillham & Gander with Mr. Gillham for 10 years. “One of the first things he did was to obtain aerial photos of the city, so he’d sort of hover over it on a grand scale. Then he’d make these sli

Castro-Esther Jaffe of Brighton on May 15, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Michael .Devoted mother of Jacob and Eli.Private graveside services were held on May 19th at Sharon Memorial Park

Of West Palm Beach, Florida formerly of West Newton on May 14, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Jane (Cohen) Gersh. Devoted father of Judith Bernstein and Richard Courchesne of Worcester, Linda and Ronny Eskin of Nashua, NH and Joanne and Jethro Mills of West Newton. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Paul Wilson and Nora Eskin. Loving brother of Zelda Fenster of Florida and the late Philip Gersh. Graveside services at The Roxbury Mutual Cemetery, Central Street off of Washington Street, Woburn on Monday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Observance will be omitted. Remembrances may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Brezniak-Rodman 617-969-0800

GROSSMAN-Kim of Newton, on May 13, 2008 . Beloved Daughter of Barbara and Norman Grossman of Newton. Dear sister of David Grossman Services at Temple Shalom 175 Temple St. West Newton on Friday May 16 at 10:00am . Memorial observance will be private.In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Dana Farber c/o GIST Research and Clinical Care Contribution Services ,10 Brookline Place West , Brookline, MA 02445 or The Wellness Community 1039 Chestnut St. Newton, MA. 02464.

Colodney, Beatrice (Spanien) in Arlington, MA, of Delray Beach, Fl. Beloved wife of the late Bernard. Devoted mother of Marion Marks of Lexington, MA. Services in Fort Lauderdale, Fl, on Friday May 16, 2008.

Samuels-Bessie of Andover, MA. on May 11, 2008 Beloved wife of the late Barnett. Devoted mother of Burton and Martin. 5 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. Services at Sharon Memorial Park Tuesday May 13 at 1:45 PM.Remembrances to any Cancer Charity

Formerly of Brookline and Berrien Springs MI on May 7, 2008. Beloved husband of Ruth (Force) Sorkin. Devoted father of Nahum and Monique Sorkin, Bryna and Branch Watkins and Shelley and Stuart Rossman. Dear grandfather of Jessie and Rachel Rossman, Francoise and Avi Jacobs, Shmuel Sorkin, Miry Sorkin and great grandfather of Gavriella, Elianna and Natanel. Loving brother of the late Bella and Lou Rubenstein. Services at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St, NEWTON on Friday May 9 at 10a.m. Shiva will be at the home of Shelley and Stuart Rossman on Friday until 4pm and Sunday thru Thursday 1-4 & 6-9 pm. Daily Minyan at 7am & 7:30 pm. Remembrances may be made to Hebrew Senior Life, 1200 Center St, Roslindale, MA. 02131 BREZNIAK RODMAN 617-969-0800

Of Chestnut Hill, May 6, 2008. Beloved wife of Dr. Maynard Rosen, devoted mother of David, Richard and Karen Rosen. Dear grandmother of Jonathan, James, Elisabeth, Jordan and Michelle, and great-grandmother of Alexandra, Camilla, and Jordan. Graveside services at the Independent Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, 776 Baker St. West Roxbury on Friday May 9, at 12 noon. Memorial observance will be at her late residence on Friday until 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice Brezniak-Rodman 617-969-0800

Levi, Leo of Newton, on April 29, 2008. Beloved husband of Stella (Cole) Levi. Devoted father of Rina Brodney and her husband Richard of Boston, Steven Levi and his wife Georgia of New York, Richard Levi and his partner Richard Kantor of CA. Loving grandfather of Suzanne Brodney Folse and her husband Peter, Michael Brodney and his wife Marian, Nicole Brodney McDevitt and her husband Brian and Louise Levi and Helen Levi, also survived by 6 loving great grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Dr. Alexander Levi, Philip and Hiram Levi and his twin sister Isabelle Bernstein. Services at Temple Ohabei Shalom, 1187 Beacon St., Brookline on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 11:00 am, following the interment at Sharon Memorial Park a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 5:00 PM Friday and then continuing Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon 12-3pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in his memory may be made to Temple Ohabei Shalom.

Cohen, Mel S. of Brockton on April 28, 2008. Beloved husband of Esther (Bick). Devoted father of Pamela June Cohen of Brockton, Janice O’Neil and her husband Brian of East Taunton and Daniel Cohen of San Francisco, CA. Dear grandfather of Danielle, Michael and Ethan O’Neil. Loving brother of Roberta Carande of San Ramon, CA, Richard Cohen of Brockton, Jean Pessin of Brockton and Jane Cohen of Raynham. Services at Congregation Agudath Achim, 36 Winthrop St, Taunton on Wednesday, April 30 at 1pm. Memorial observance will be at his late residence on Wedneday until 9pm, Thurs 6:30-9pm and Fri 3-5pm. Remembrances may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, Brookline, MA 02445

Holtz, Norman of Newton, on April 26, 2008. Beloved husband of Andrea Kozinetz. Devoted father of Herbert Holtz and his wife Nancy, Jane Holtz, all of Charlestown and Thomas Holtz of Newton. Dear grandfather of W. Hunter Holtz and Harry Holtz. Loving brother of Dr. Sumner Holtz and his wife Barbara of St. Louis, MO and the late Melvin Holtz. He leaves devoted nieces and nephews, cousins and neighbors. Services at The Newton Cemetery Chapel, 791 Walnut St., Newton, on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, at 1 p.m. Following services and interment a memorial observance will be held at his residence until 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances to Newton Schools Foundation, 100 Walnut St., Newton, MA 02460 or Newton Free Library, 330 Homer St., Newton, MA 02459

Brody, Minnie (Schlussman) of Brookline, formerly of Brooklyn, NY on April 26, Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Devoted mother of Susan and her husband Steven and Ruth Weinstein and her husband Bill. Dear grandmother of Josh, David and Emily. Loving sister of Anne Schlussman of NYC and the late Beatrice Ruskin and Gilbert Schlussman. Graveside Services at the Independent Pride of Boston Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury/Newton line on Monday, April 28 at 2 p.m. Following services a memorial observance will be held at the home of Ruth and Bill Weinstein until 8 p.m. on Monday and continuing Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers remembrances in her name may be made to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, c/o Office for Development, 330 Brookline Av., Boston, MA 02215.