Stephen Robert “Steve” Oppenheimer, age 70, of Weston, MA, formerly of El Paso, TX, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Audrey Pepper, adored son of Irene Oppenheimer and the late Lawrence Oppenheimer, proud father of Graham Oppenheimer, loving brother to Nancy Laster (Ross Dahman) and Lisa Kleinman (William). He was
Read moreA resident has sent on to me notice of the passing of Inge Uhlir of Weston. While the obituary is sparse, Phyllis Halpern added the following in her note to me: “She was an extremely smart, energetic, impactful and influential woman who gave a lot to the community.” While Inge lived in Weston, her backyard was in Waltham. She co-founded the
Read moreAh, dear readers, there are a few obituary notices that bring me to tears, and very few to laughter. This one fills both categories and I write this with misty eyes. I did not know David but I know and love Kara, from whom I received this communication. It is, if you know Kara or knew David, or got a
Read moreGloria (Aisenberg) Sonnabend of Weston passed away peacefully on February 25, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Providence, RI, on October 18, 1929, and was the older of two daughters of the late Herman & Olga Aisenberg. Her beloved sister, Carol Schneider, formerly of Memphis, TN, died in 2016. Gloria was an alumna of
Read moreJulie Michel Greenberg of Weston, MA, formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on December 5, 2023, after battling a long illness. Beloved wife of Jim Greenberg. Dear daughter of the late Richard and Ada Michel. Proud mother of Douglas Greenberg and his wife Talia Waskin, Hilary Greenberg, William Greenberg, and their dog Nellie. Loving sister of Lisa Michel and Jane
Read moreThe Owl received this obituary a couple of days ago, and has no excuse for not posting it sooner except that I cannot get past the part when Ms. Potter lost her 13-year old daughter Amy to aplastic anemia, something that now has a much better prognosis but then was certain death. Many of you will have known Ms. Potter–she
Read more. Nancy Ruth Foster, formerly of Weston, died peacefully at the Artis Community in Reading, MA surrounded by family and hospice caregivers on Sunday, June 18, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Vascular Dementia. She was the older child of Asa B. Foster Sr. and Ruth W. Foster each of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother, Asa
Read moreEven if you did not know Kathryn Alphas-Richlen personally, you may know her name from one of the For Sale signs in front of any number of houses in Weston. Kathryn was the selling agent on the Owl house nine years ago, and though I never met up with her after that, she is well-remembered for her energy and her
Read moreOn Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11 am, the Celebration of Life for Hugh R Jones, Jr will be held at First Parish Church (349 Boston Post Road) in Weston, followed by a reception at the Weston Golf Club (273 Meadowbrook Road). The Celebration of Life will be led by Reverend Jeff Barz-Snell. The Owl is quite sorry that she
Read moreThe Owl was saddened to learn today of the death of Bob Mauro, Weston resident, at the age of 46, after a courageous fight against an extended illness. Bob was the husband to Barbara Pyke and devoted father to Dara (8) and Tess (5) — in 2nd Grade and Kindergarten at Woodland School. Remembered by friends, Bob was an ever-present
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