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2021 Golden Globes: All the Jewish nominees

BY EMILY BURACK

(JTA) – “Schitt’s Creek” is trying to pick up in the Golden Globes where it left off in the fall with its historic Emmys sweep.

The show about a wealthy interfaith Jewish family was nominated Wednesday for five awards, including four for the main actors and one for best series.

There are plenty of other Jewish nominations, too, notably “Mank,” the acclaimed film on the story of Jewish screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, with six.

The Golden Globes, taking place virtually in the new pandemic normal, will be held Feb. 28 and hosted for the fourth time by comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. This time they’ll be on different coasts.

Unlike the Oscars, the Globes divide their film categories into musical or comedy and drama, allowing for a wider range of actors and actresses to be nominated. The television categories are divided, too, similar to the Emmys.

Check out all the Jewish nominees below.

TELEVISION

“Schitt’s Creek” is up for best series and Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy are all nominated in the best television series, musical or comedy categories. The show follows the well-to-do family that loses its money and is forced to live in a small town they once bought as a joke.

“Unorthodox,” the hit Netflix drama based on Deborah Feldman’s memoir of the same name about a young woman leaving the haredi Orthodox world, is nominated for best limited series. The Israeli star of the show, Shira Haas, is also nominated for best actress in a limited series.

Up against “Unorthodox” in that category is “The Undoing,” a not-veryJewish HBO miniseries adapted from Jewish author Jean Hanff Korelitz’s novel “You Should Have Known.”

Jane Levy is nominated for her role in “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist,” a musical NBC comedy.

Last but not least: Al Pacino is nominated for his role as Meyer Offerman, a Jewish Nazi hunter with a Yiddish accent in the Amazon Prime show “Hunters.”

MOVIES

“Mank,” starring Gary Oldman (in a controversial casting decision), leads the pack with its six nominations: for best motion picture, drama, best screenplay, best supporting actress, best actor (drama), best original score and best director.

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” starring Jewish actor Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat, a fictional journalist from Kazakhstan, was filled with Jewish moments and timely commentary on anti-Semitism. It received three nods from the Globes: for best motion picture, musical or comedy, for best actor in the musical or comedy category (Cohen) and best actress in the same category. Maria Bakalova, the Bulgarian actress who plays Borat’s daughter in the film, delighted viewers with a wacky breakout performance (and a memorable scene with Rudy Giuliani).

“Palm Springs,” the “Groundhog Day”-style time-loop comedy from Hulu starring Jewish actor Andy Samberg, is up for best motion picture, musical or comedy. Samberg also notched a best actor nomination in the comedy category.

“The Trial of the Chicago 7,” also starring Sacha Baron Cohen, is the story of Jewish anti-war activist Abbie Hoffman from Jewish writer-director Aaron Sorkin. The film is up for five awards: for best motion picture, drama; supporting actor for Cohen; best director and best screenplay for Sorkin; and best original song for “Here My Voice.”

Sophia Loren‘s Holocaust film “The Life Ahead,” which tells the tale of survivor and former sex worker Madame Rosa, is up for two awards – best motion picture and best original song.

Jewish actress Kate Hudson was nominated for her role in “Music,” the musical drama film from singer-songwriter Sia.

2021 NAACP Image Awards: The Jewish nominees

BY EMILY BURACK

(JTA) – Several Jewish stars are among the nominees for the 2021 NAACP Image Awards, which celebrate Black achievement in movies, television, music and literature.

The list announced Tuesday features a mix of familiar Jewish names, such as the often-awarded rapper Drake and TV star Tracee Ellis Ross, along with rising artists like actress Jurnee Smollett and rapper Doja Cat.

The ceremony will air virtually on March 27. Here are the Jews to know.

THE STARS

Jurnee Smollett received a nomination for her breakout role as Leti in “Lovecraft Country,” the HBO horror drama that received eight nominations, including for outstanding drama series. Smollett last won a NAACP Image Award for her role in the 2008 film “The Great Debaters.”

“Blackish,” which stars Tracee Ellis Ross, leads the TV categories with 11 nominations, including for outstanding series. Ross was tapped for the sixth consecutive year as outstanding actress in a comedy series – she’s won four times. Ross tacked on another nomination, as outstanding actress in a motion picture for “The High Note,” and now has 16, bringing her career total to 16.

Multi-hyphenate star Daveed Diggs, whose 2020 included an instantly iconic Hanukkah song and a viral dig at Donald Trump, was nominated for his portrayal of Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the filmed recording of the musical “Hamilton,” the Broadway sensation that was released on Disney+ last summer. The musical film received a total of four nominations. Diggs is up against his fellow “Hamilton” star Leslie Odom Jr.

THE SHOWS

The Netflix sitcom “#blackAF,” starring Jewish actress Rashida Jones alongside creator Kenya Barris, was nominated for outstanding comedy series, as was “The Last O.G.,” which stars Jewish actress Tiffany Haddish alongside Tracy Morgan.

“Bridgerton,” the hit Netflix series based on the series of the same name by Jewish romance author Julia Quinn (nee Julie Cotler), received three nominations: for outstanding drama series, for Rege-Jean Page’s star turn as the Duke of Hastings, and for Adjoa Andoh’s portrayal of Lady Danbury.

“Big Mouth,” the very Jewish animated Netflix show about puberty in suburban Westchester, received a nod for outstanding

FROM LEFT: DAVEED DIGGS, JURNEE SMOLLETT AND THE MISSY CHARACTER FROM “BIG MOUTH.”

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animated series. The series made waves after it recast the voice of the character Missy, a Black Jewish tween, after Jewish actress Jenny Slate stepped away in June.

“At the start of the show, I reasoned with myself that it was permissible for me to play ‘Missy’ because her mom is Jewish and White – as am I. But ‘Missy’ is also Black, and Black characters on an animated show should be played by Black people,” Slate wrote in a statement posted by Instagram.

Toward the end of last season, Missy’s voice changed to from Slate to Ayo Edebiri, a writer on the show.

MUSIC

Breakout rapper Doja Cat, real name Amalaratna Zandile Dlamini, was nominated for best new artist for her record “Say So.” Doja Cat also garnered many nods at the 2021 Grammys.

Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, received three nominations: for outstanding male artist, and two for outstanding hip hop/rap song, for the tracks “Laugh Now, Cry Later” and “Life Is Good.”

Jhené Aiko, a singer-songwriter with Jewish heritage, received two nominations for her song “B.S.” feat. H.E.R., and a nomination for her album “Chilombo.”

LITERATURE

Author Walter Mosley, who recently was honored with the National Book Foundation’s lifetime achievement award, was nominated in the outstanding literary work, fiction category for his novel The Awkward Black Man.

Laura Freeman, a children’s book illustrator, received a nomination alongside author Nikki Grimes for their children’s book Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice.

SATURDAY, FEB. 13 – SUNDAY, FEB14

Greenfield – Saturday: “Love at the Center: A Creative Shabbat” at Temple Israel, raising chants, prayers, poems and meditation that warm and support the heart, 10 -11 a.m.; Sunday: “Dislocation, Justice and Renewal: A Comparative Study of Three Exiles,” with Dr. Jan Flaska, 10 – 11 a.m., Register: office@templeisraelgreenfield.org

TUESDAY, FEB. 16

Northampton – Author and Book Talk with Leslea Newman author of “I Wish My Father,” 7-8 p.m., sponsored by Congregation B’nai Israel’s Adult Ed Committee; Register: https://www. cbinorthampton.org/form/lesleanewman

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17

Worcester – An evening with Steven Weil, national director and CEO of Friends of the IDF (FIDF), 7 p.m., a program of the Jewish Federation of Central Mass.’ LEAD (Leadership program of the Young Adult Division) Register: https://events.idonate. com/stevenweil

STEVEN WEIL, NATIONAL DIRECTOR AND CEO OF FIDF.

THURSDAY, FEB. 18

Springfield — JCC Literatour Series with Anna Solomon, author of The Book of V, 2 p.m., All Literatour events are free and open to the public on Zoom. Preregistration is required: visit SpringfieldJCC.org or call (413) 739-4715. FRIDAY, FEB. 19

Greenfield – “Farming While Black,” with Leah Penniman, a food justice activist, writer and co-executive director of Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, N.Y., 7-8:30 p.m., Register: https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcChpzwtGNAh2euwa3oZK9VpAKCI8DUc

Springfield – Virtual Tot Shabbat with Marlene Rachelle, Temple Beth El, and PJ Library, Grab an instrument and a favorite stuffy as we welcome Shabbat together and fill our homes with music and fun; 5:30-6:15 p.m.; Register: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZIldOGtrjIjG93LsyTK8ANSe6VKaVF50Myj; ALSO: March 6 & 19, and April 3

Western Mass. – Jewish Family Zoom! A weekly Jewish musical class with Felicia Sloin for kids 0-5 and their caregiver, 9-9:30 a.m., Pre-register: www.jfswm.org/jewishfamily-jam; ALSO: Feb. 26, March 5, 12, 18 & 26

LEAH PENNIMAN

SATURDAY, FEB. 20

Western Mass. – Women’s Philanthropy Film Program, “Bess Myerson, The One and Only Jewish Miss America,” 7-10 p.m., ngorenstein@jewishwesternmass.org SUNDAY, FEB. 21

Amherst – Wearable Art for Purim with the Eric Carle Museum, a virtual program of PJ Pals and Lander-Grinspoon Academy transforming everyday materials into Purim costumes for children ages 3 to 6 and their grownups, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Register: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/wearable-art-for-purim-wtheeric-carle-museum-lander-grinspoonacademy-tickets-136181920791?fbclid=I wAR0Amg0sg3ycZlAyhw3_wiyxNHraM_ p2cd2pWfyYwssICMGfMr-bqnptVDw

Worcester – Hamantaschen baking with Juju Fisher via Zoom! at 3 p.m. Join in this a virtual baking demonstration; a list of ingredients will be provided so you can bake along or try it yourself afterwards. Fun for the entire family! RSVP for Zoom link: Mhall@jfcm.org; Free & open to all PJ Library and PJ Our Way families.

THURSDAY, FEB. 25

Springfield – Temple Beth El and Sinai Temple virtual musical performance of Noah Aronson, 7 p.m., for link, email office@ tbespringfield.org

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

Greenfield – Rabbi Andrea’s Scary Stories – Rabbi Andrea Cohen-Kiener shares s cary stories from her own life and friends, 7-8 p.m., Register: office@ templeisraelgreenfield.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 2

Springfield — JCC Literatour Series with Stephanie Butnilk, author of The 100 Most Jewish Foods. 7 p.m., All Literatour events are free and open to the public on Zoom. Preregistration is required: visit SpringfieldJCC.org or call (413) 739-4715.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

Western Mass. – Shabbat Shabloom on Zoom, with Aram Rubenstein-Gillis, a fun, song filled Shabbat morning sing-a-long time every 2nd Saturday on the month; 9-9:45 a.m., hosted by Congregation B’nai Israel; Zoom info: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86814409262 Meeting ID: 868 1440 9262; Virtual Link: https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86814409262 Registration: mailto:molly@cbinorthampton.org; ALSO: April 3 SUNDAY, MARCH 7

Worcester – “Journey Into the Light,” a Young Adult Division LEAD program with Hussein Aboubakr Mansour, an Arab Muslim who fled Egypt due to persecution for his ideal for co-existence with Israel, 4 p.m., Free & open to the entire community; RSVP for Zoom link: www.jfcm.org/ LEADSWU

HUSSEIN ABOUBAKR MANSOUR

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Worcester – “The Legacy of the Grape, a community-wide pre-Passover virtual wine tasting, 6:30-8 p.m. sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Central Mass. and Life & Legacy; Cost: $18 for 2021 JFCM campaign donors; $18 for Life & Legacy members; $60 non-donors (make 2021 gift commitment to receive donor rate-payment by cash or check); Sign up by Feb. 28: www.jfcm.org/ virtualwine

TUESDAY, MARCH 23

Springfield — JCC Literatour Series with Ronald Balson, author of Eli’s Promise, 7 p.m., All Literatour events are free and open to the public on Zoom. Preregistration is required: visit SpringfieldJCC.org or call (413) 739-4715.

ABRAMOV Alina Abramov, 93, died Jan. 19 at Christopher House of Worcester after a period of declining health. She was the widow of Nicholas Lisin. Born in Kharkov, Ukraine, she was the daughter of Matvey and Rakhil (Krichevskaya) Abramov. After graduating from medical school in 1952, she worked for 38 years as a pathologist, managing a testing lab in Ukraine. In 1990, she, along with her entire family, immigrated to the United States, settling in Worcester. She is survived by a daughter, Victoria Lisina, of New York City; a grandson, Dimitri Lisin and his wife, Tatiana, of Shrewsbury; a greatgranddaughter, Miriam; and her former son-in-law, Aron Margulis. MILES FUNERAL HOME

ALBERT Howard Albert died Jan. 11 at Baystate Medical Center from complications from Covid-19. He was the husband of Marcia (Goldberg) Albert. Born in Springfield, June 10, 1926, he was the son of Rose (Solomon) and Michael Albert. He graduated from Technical High School and attended Northeastern University. He then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the USS Butte supporting the marines in the battle at Okinawa and then on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt on its inaugural voyage traveling to Rio de Janeiro. He spent his entire working career in the wholesale meat business, first at the family-owned Hampden Beef and later Spencer Foods in Springfield. Appreciating the importance of food availability from his work in the industry, he was for many years committed to Rachel’s Table, for which he volunteered to deliver food to area food pantries and shelters. In addition to his wife of 70 years, he is survived by three children, Caryn Gavin and her husband, Jim, Brad Albert and his wife Jane, and David Albert and his partner Vinnie; seven grandchildren, Sara, Alissa (Dave), Michael (Margery), Daniel (Rachel), Erica (Mike), Brendan (Deb), and Kira (Ray); three great- grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ellen Fieldstein and Ruth Albert; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Irving and Moshe. Memorial contributions may be made to Rachel’s Table, 1160 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA 01108; or to Baystate Health Foundation, 280 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA 01199. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME CHERNYAKOV Lev Chernyakov, 83, of Worcester, died Jan. 15 at UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus. He was the husband of Zhanna (Vaispapir) Chernyakov for 55 years. He was born in Feodocia, Ukraine and came to Worcester in 1994. He graduated college and had been an electronics engineer for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Inna Chernyakova and her husband, Vsevolod Semenov, and Anna Perlin, and her husband, Paul, all of Worcester; two sisters, Asia Persidski and her husband, Edward Persidski, and Sofia Nikitenko, all of Worcester; and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN

CRAMER Allen A. Cramer, 95, died peacefully at home Oct. 15. He was the husband of Natalie (Broder) Cramer. Born in Worcester, he graduated from Classical High School. Just before graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in the infantry as a rifleman with the 11th Armored Division. His were the first troops to enter and liberate Gusen Concentration Camp in Austria. He was awarded The Purple Heart Medal, The Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge, and three battle stars. He attended Harvard University, then joined his father in the Louis H. Cramer insurance agency, retiring in 1985. He served as Worshipful Master of Matthew John Whittall Lodge of Masons and as District Deputy Grand Marshal. He also served as president of The Worcester Insurance Society. In addition to his wife of 73 years, he is survived by two sons, Michael Cramer and his wife, Marsha, and Zak Cramer and his wife, Susan; two grandchildren, Melanie Cramer, and Matthew Cramer and his wife Kaylee; two great-grandchildren, April Cryan and Logan Cramer; and a brother, Russell Cramer. Memorial contributions may be made to Rachel’s Table, 633 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

GORDENSTEIN Walter “Budgy” Gordenstein, 90, of Londmeadow died Jan. 20. He was the husband of June Gordenstein. Born in Springfield, he was the son of Harry and Edythe (Steinberg). After attending Georgia Tech for engineering, he served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in New London and Newfoundland during the Korean War. He ran the family business started by his father and uncles, now known Broadway Office Interiors. He served as president and on the boards of several organizations including Spectrum Home Health Care, Jewish Nursing Home and Crestview Country Club. He was an active member of Temple BethEl and was involved in its rebuilding in 1967 and 2020. In addition to his wife of almost 66 years, he is survived two children, Peter (Alex Novack) and Ron (Marcia); and three grandchildren, Taylor, Harry and William. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert. Memorial contributions may be made to Jewish Geriatric Services 660 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106; or Temple Beth-El 979 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA 01108. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

GREEN Shelley Green of Springfield, formerly of New York City, died Jan. 8 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Gretel Green. She received a bachelor’s degree in Education from Westfield State College and worked in Hospitality for numerous years teaching and training. She is survived by two nieces, Pauline (Chris) Reynolds and Jillian Green; an uncle, Michael Phillips; an aunt, Jane Green; a sister-in-law, Marianne Hutchinson, her great-niblings Collin and Cal Green and Edan Reynolds; and several cousins and their families. She was predeceased by a brother, Gordon Green. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s research or the charity of the donor’s choice. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

GREENBERG Sandra Diane (Kessler) Greenberg of Longmeadow, formerly of Tewksbury, N.J., died Jan. 25. She was the widow of Walter Greenberg. Born Aug. 21, 1934 in Newark, N.J., she was the daughter of Rose (Salz) Kessler and Charles Kessler. She is survived by five children, Jeffrey (Jill Nimensky) Greenberg, Barbara (Jeffrey) Adelglass, Brad (Lisa Smyth) Greenberg, Candace (Gary) Weiner, and Tyler (Shireen Lobo) Greenberg; nine grandchildren, Shana (Dennis) Prieto, Jordan (Jamie Cooper) Greenberg, Cara (David) Berkowitz, Ross (Arielle Hartman) Adelglass, Wyatt Greenberg, Alexa (Andrew) Callery, Cydney Weiner, Devan Greenberg, and Maya Greenberg; and five great-grandchildren. She volunteered to make the world a better place through charitable work. She was a dedicated wife, mother, Nana and friend. Memorial contributions may be made to JGS Lifecare, 770 Converse St., Longmeadow, MA 01106, jgslifecare.org. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME GRUBER Helen Gruber recently died. She was the widow of Maxwell Gruber. After graduating from the High School of Commerce, she worked as a secretary. When her three kids were young, she enrolled at American International College and attained her Bachelor’s degree and her Master’s in Education. Upon graduation, she took a job with the East Longmeadow School System, teaching at Meadowbrook for 25 years and then transferring to Mapleshade whre she taught third grade. She was a member of Kodimoh Synagogue, (B’nai Torah), and was a devoted student of Torah. She wrote and published two poetry books For Heaven’s Sake, and For the Love of G-d. She also studied art with renowned Russian artist, Shimon Okshteyn, in the 1970’s. She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth (Steven) Harris of Los Angeles, Calif.; a son, Barry Gruber, of Jerusalem, Israel; four grandchildren, Sarah, Yakov, Shalom, and Doni; and two great-granddaughters, Mia, 4, and Kira; one step-granddaughter, Bonnie Harris; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Michael. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

HERMAN Betty (Hess) Herman passed away on February 2. She was the widow of Stedman Herman. Born in Newport, R.I., she was the only child of Florence (Kashman) and Everett Hess. Raised in West Hartford, Conn., she was a graduate of Northeastern University and also did graduate work at American International College, where she received a teaching certificate. Before getting married, she was on the Executive Training Squad at G. Fox and Co. in Hartford Conn. She was a past president of the Mary Walsh School (formerly Sixteen Acres School) PTA and was active in many civic organizations. She was cofounder of the Sixteen Acres Library in Springfield and in 1966 became a life member of the Springfield Library and Museum association in Springfield. She is survived by three daughters. Ruth Wells and her husband, Dan, Carol Abram, and Beth Herman-Davis and her husband, Eric; four grandchildren, Christopher Wells, Meagan Wells-Clark, Rebecca Abram, Sarah Abram; and three great-grandchildren, Owen and Parker Wells, and Izzy Wells-Clark. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, Sinai Temple, 1100 Dickinson St., Springfield, MA 01108. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

HERSH Allan Hersh, 89, of Worcester, died Jan. 7, a victim of Covid-19. He was the husband of Sandra Hersh. Born and raised in Worcester, he was the son of Ann and Samuel Hersh. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at and was an eventual co-owner of The Boston Beef Company in Worcester. After that he became a meat entrepreneur, opening Falmouth Beef and Deli with his brother and later opening Allie’s Deli in Sarasota, featuring his signature sandwich, the “It-Allie.” In addition to his wife of 27 years, he is survived three children, Stephen and his wife, Dana, Andrea and her husband, Joel, and David and his wife, Holly; seven grandchildren, Jacob, Noah, Caleb, Eli, Sam, Rebecca, and Benjamin; four greatgrandchildren, Asher, Desmond, Eliot and Rose; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to The Food Pantries for the Capital District – thefoodpantries.org; The Ossining Food Pantry, ossiningfoodpantry.org/donate/; or Worcester County Food Bank – foodbank. org. RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN

KATZ Leonard E. Katz, 95, of Framingham, died Jan. 10 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester. Born and raised in Dorchester, he was the son of David and Rebecca Katz and lived the last 42 years in Framingham. He graduated from Boston English High School in 1942. Following graduation, he worked as a civilian technician for MIT’s Radiation Laboratory during World War II to help perfect Radar technology. He later graduated from Northeastern University in 1952, where he majored in electrical engineering. He worked as an electronics representative for much of the next 50 years. As the president and owner of Electro-Comp, Inc. he was one of the New England representatives for many large Electronic corporations, including Raytheon and Hughes Aircraft Company. He was a Mason and a long time member of Level Lodge of Masons in Shrewsbury. He is survived by a son, Richard Katz (Lisa Audette) of Worcester; a daughter, Dr. Debbie Klos of Folsom, Calif.; and three grandchildren, Robin Klos, Alexandra Klos and Daniel Klos. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc., 220 East 42nd St., New York, NY 10017 (JDC.org). MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN MARTIN Judith (Brunell) Martin, 76, of Worcester, died Jan. 6 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, after a brief illness. Born in Worcester, she was the daughter of Philip and Jeannie (Steele) Brunell. After graduating from Classical High, she attended Boston University, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Education, eventually earning a Master’s Degree from Worcester State College. She worked for many years in the Paxton Elementary School as a Reading Specialist and also worked part-time in the Worcester Public Schools. After her retirement, she continued as a volunteer in the Worcester Public Schools. She is survived by a son, Richard Martin of Spencer; a granddaughter Maddie Martin; a brother, David R. Brunell and his wife, Deborah, of Jensen Beach, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by two brothers, Richard S. Brunell and Robert S. Brunell. Memorial contributions may be made to Worcester Jewish Community Center, 633 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609. MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN

ODENTZ Joline “Jolly” Odentz died Jan. 14 at Glenmeadow in Longmeadow. She was the widow of Dr. Gerald Esi Odentz. Born in Springfield on July 11, 1929, she was the daughter of Solomon Greenberg and Frances (Weinberg) Greenberg. She graduated at the top of her class from Classical High School in 1946, winning the Latin and French awards. She went on to Radcliffe College where she was one of the first women to write for the Harvard Crimson, a Harvard/Radcliffe publication. She graduated in 1950. She worked for several years at Monsanto prior to settling in Longmeadow. A lifelong member of Temple Beth El, she was active in the Sisterhood organization, co-ran the Temple Beth El gift shop for over a decade, as well as published the temple calendar. She also volunteered for several other organizations. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Lauren (Nathan Levin) of Needham, Sheryl Odentz Maller (Brant Maller) of Larchmont, N.Y., and Howard Odentz (David Gilfor) of Somers, Conn.; three grandchildren, Zachary Maller, Gregory Maller and Briana Levin; and many nephews and nieces. Memorial contributions may be made to Glenmeadow Senior Living in Longmeadow, MA. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME OKUN Sheryl Okun, 67, of Longmeadow, died Jan. 3. She was the wife of Gary Okun. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Lewis. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or JGS Lifecare. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

PLOTKIN Leonard Harold “Bob” Plotkin, M.D. died at home Jan. 20. He was the widower of Adrienne (Scharaga) Plotkin. Born Oct. 16, 1923 in Hartford, Conn., he was the son of William and Sophie Plotkin. He grew up in Springfield, graduating from Classical High School and then serving in the Army Air Force during World War II. Upon his return from military service, he graduated from American International College with honors and was the president of Phi Sigma Phi and Alpha Chi honor fraternities. While at AIC he was elected to Who’s Who in American Colleges. He graduated from the Medical School of Tufts College in 1954, where he won the Mosby scholarship and was a member Phi Lambda Kappa medical fraternity. He spent his internship and residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital and Children’s Medical Center in Boston, and was appointed a teaching fellow at Harvard Medical School. In 1957, he founded his own practice in Springfield, which became Pioneer Valley Pediatrics in Longmeadow. He is survived by five children, Richard (Patricia Sweeney) Plotkin, Susan Dellheim (David Huntoon), Michael (Tammy) Plotkin, Lisa (Laurence) Meskin, and David (Maya Khuri) Plotkin; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey Plotkin, Zachary (Michelle) Dellheim, Avery (Colby) Aiken, Sadie Plotkin, Zoe Plotkin, Jarret Meskin, Carly Meskin, Malek Plotkin, Sena Plotkin and Zaid Plotkin; and a greatgranddaughter, Lucy Adrienne Aiken. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

REISMAN Helen Reisman of Springfield died Jan. 6 at Baystate Medical Center. She was the widow of Abraham Reisman. The daughter of Otto and Sarah (Cohen) Damb, she was a lifelong resident of Springfield, and graduated from Technical High School. She was employed by Lerner Shops for many years as a manager, and also worked at Shawmut Bank and Trust. She was a long time active member of Kodimoh Synagogue, now Congregation B’nai Torah. She is survived by a son, Jeffrey Reisman; a daughter, Brenda (Jeffrey) Steinberg; and two grandchildren, Eric and Jason Steinberg. She was predeceased by a brother, Sidney Damb. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation B’nai Torah Synagogue, 2 Eunice Drive, Longmeadow, MA 01106; or to the charity of the donor’s choice. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME

STEINBERG Norman Steinberg, 86, of Boynton Beach, Fla. and Centerville, formerly of Framingham, died Jan. 8, due to complications from Covid-19. He was the husband of Tonyia (Goodman) Steinberg. Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Hyman and Mollie (Rovner) Steinberg. After graduating from Clark University, he worked for Merck Pharmaceuticals, Tracer Lab, and Polaroid. He found his real passion working in the investment business for over 50 years. He started with Sterman & Gowell and worked for Clarke Dodge and Moseley Securities before setting up the Bostonbased operations for Credit Lyonnaise. He went on to co-found Steinberg Global Asset Management with his son, Richard. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Susan Ivancic and her husband, Robert, of Framingham, and Richard Steinberg and his wife, Naomi, of Boca Raton, Fla.; four grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Alana and Jack; and, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mindy Steinberg; a sister, Vivian (Steinberg) Sigel and her husband, Morton; and a brother, Morton Steinberg, and his wife, Edith. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Beth Am in Framingham, MA, designated for the Mindy J. Steinberg Memorial Fund or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

TAPPER Alan Tapper of Springfield, formerly of Wakefield, died Jan. 13. He was the husband of Marilyn Lee Dubrofsky. Born on Nov. 27, 1934 in Revere, he was the son of William and Freda Tapper. A graduate of Revere High School, as a young adult, he was a member of the Army National Guard. He had a professional career in sales for firms including Dunn and Bradstreet of Boston, John Hancock, Liberty Mutual and finally for himself in the pen business. He was also an active member and leader at Temple Emmanuel in Wakefield. In addition to his wife of more than 60 years, he is survived by three children, Judith, Richard and Rob; a son-in-law, Irwin; a daughter-in-law, Helen; his siblings, Jerome, Mortimer, Fred and Rosalyn; and four grandchildren, Lucas, Eric, Levi and Micah. ASCHER-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME