Obituaries

Michael Rantz of Attleboro, formerly of Stoughton, passed away on August 6, 2023 at the age of 72. Devoted son of Sara Goldberg Rantz and David Rantz. Beloved and caring husband of Diane Rantz for 48 years. Loving and dedicated father of Chris Rantz for 43 years. Dear brother of…...

Jonathan Chosiad of Watertown, formerly of Stoughton and Newton, passed away on  August 3rd, 2023, at 74 years of age.  He was born in Boston, the son of the late Albert and Miriam (Abrams) Chosiad.  Jonathan was the beloved husband of Barbara (Rose) Chosiad and the loving father of Dr.…...

Michael A. Posternak grew up in Lexington, MA was the son of Noel and Carlotta (Krohn) Posternak. He attended Phillips Academy Andover and Trinity College in Hartford, CT where he majored in philosophy. He later graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine completed his residency in psychiatry and fellowship…...

Steven Wilson of Canton, formerly of Sharon, passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2023 at the age of 63. He was the son of Audrey and the late Charles Wilson, husband of Robbin Wilson, father of Michael Wilson, Rebekah Ryan and husband Rob, cherished grampie…...

Edna Beatrice (Flanzbaum) Rubin of Brockton, Ma passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023 surrounded by her daughters. Edna was the devoted daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie Flanzbaum and the wife of the late Stanley Rubin. She was the loving mother (mother-in-law) of Rhonda (Joe) Pisani, the late…...

Marcia Gwirtzman Wasserman, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023 in Canton, MA. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Stella Silverstein Gwirtzman and Louis Gwirtzman and siblings, Adele Erenstone, Mildred Gordon, and Milton Gwirtzman. She was a loving mother of her three children Kathy…...

Elaine Barbara Lyons, 82, beloved wife of Joseph T. Lyons, Jr., died at her home in Danbury, on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was born in Boston, MA on April 21, 1941, daughter of the late Stanley G. and Myrel (Bern) Simmons.  Elaine was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her…...

Gary R. Rachins, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died unexpectedly at his home in Sharon on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was 72 years old. Born to the late Jack and Flora Rachins, Gary graduated from Brookline High School (1968) and Bentley College (1972). He was the brother of Meryl…...