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BROOKS. Mr. Ronald A. Brooks died April 14, 2010, at home in Country Place. He was 72.

Born in Brooklyn, Ronald came to the Jackson-Lakewood area in 1966. He served in the Air Force 1955-1959. After his discharge, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Jackson for more than 30 years, retiring in 1992. He was a past member of Congregation Ahavat Achim.

Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Ann (née Siegel); sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Christina of Toms River, Terry and Susanne of Forked River, and Neil and Hope of Lakewood; daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Edward Hans of Forked River, Elissa and Rick Sissman of North Potomac, Md., Debbie and Dave Taylor of Australia, and Jen and Larry Abramowitz of Marlboro; sister, Sandra Manna of Jackson; and many grandchildren. Interment at B'nai Israel Memorial Park, Toms River. Arrangements by Belkoff-Goldstein Funeral Chapel, Lakewood. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004.

GOLDBERGER. Mr. Richard Goldberger died April 16, 2010 at JFK Hospital, Edison, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80.

Born in Rahway, Mr. Goldberger was a lifelong resident of Union County, living in Rahway, Roselle, and Linden before settling in Scotch Plains in 1967. He attended Rider College in Trenton and left to join the Army during the Korean War, where he served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. In 1959, he co-founded, along with his father and brother-in-law, Isidore Moore, the Garden State Brickface Company of Roselle, the largest exterior masonry company in the Northeast. Throughout his life, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to be involved in the start-up of many companies, including real estate, construction, restaurant, and banking businesses. Yet he found the time to support a myriad of philanthropies. He was known throughout New Jersey for his commitment to helping others. A past president of the Jewish Federation of Central New Jersey, he was a supporter of the Jewish Family Service of Central N.J.; the Jewish Community Center of Central N.J.; Congregation Beth Israel of Scotch Plains; the Governor's Council on the Prevention of Mental Retardation, to which he was appointed by then Governor Thomas Kean; and many others. Among his many achievements and honors was an honorary doctor of law degree, which he shared with his late brother Larry, from the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown; the President's award from Israel Bonds, and the ''Man of the Year'' award from the Union County NAACP. He was devoted to his business, but at the same time he adored his wife, Mildred, and experienced great joy from his children and grandchildren. During the last five years, he lovingly cared for Mildred, attempting everything he could for her comfort and traveling far and wide to find solace for her.

Mr. Goldberger is survived by his wife, Mildred; daughters and sons-in-law, Caryl and Lewis Levine of Wellesley, Mass., Linda and Peter Weissbrod of Scotch Plains, and Wendy and Stuart Fuchsman of Scotch Plains; grandchildren, Alexis and James Hochleutner, Danielle and Jonathan Levine, Lauren and Justin Weissbrod, and Alexander and Andrew Fuchsman. Arrangements by Bernheim, Apter, Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel, Livingston. Memorial donations may be sent to AHF Children's Resource Foundation, 12 Clinton Lane, Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076.

RUBENSTEIN. Mr. Max Rubenstein died April 18, 2010, at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick. He was 94.

Born in Brooklyn, Mr. Rubenstein lived in Colonia for the past 37 years. He was the owner of Colonial Lumber Company in Brooklyn. During his retirement years, Max was active in the Evergreen Senior Center, where he enjoyed the many activities and the special camaraderie of the other members. A very active man, even in retirement, he received numerous awards for the volunteer service he dedicated to the entire Woodbridge community. He possessed a ''young-at-heart'' spirit and was an inspiration to all that knew him. He will sadly be missed by his family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Belle; his parents, Anna and Abraham; and brothers, Meyer, Murray, and Laurence.

Mr. Rubenstein is survived by his daughters, Phyllis Pinsky and her husband Allen of Edison, and Doree Weisberg and her companion Richard Meserve of Staten Island; sister, Gertrude Laufbaum of Great Neck, N.Y.; grandchildren, Gary Pinsky, Robin Clark, Bonnie Sturchio, and Sherry Heller; and great-grandchildren, Maxwell and Abigail Clark, Joshua and Andrew Heller, and Hailey Sturchio. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Woodbridge. Arrangements by Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel, New Brunswick.

SCHLISSERMAN. Mr. Aaron Schlisserman died April 10, 2010, at Stanford Hospital in Stanford (Palo Alto), Calif. He was 87.

A life-long resident of Monmouth County, Mr. Schlisserman was a veteran of World War II serving in the 9th Army-Air Force, 416th Bomb Group, 668th Bomb Squadron, and the 97th Bomb Wing. He worked with survivors and refugees. He was a founding member of Temple Beth Torah, life-long member of the JWV and VFW, a past master of the Asbury Park Jordan Lodge #142, and a member of the N.J. Lodge of Masons. He was a past patron of the LINK Order of the Golden Chain. As a college student, he was active in establishing the Hillel at Rider College. He served on the Monmouth County Regional Health Commission and was its chairman for two years. He worked in his family's business, Reliable Laundry, and continued with Keystone Laundries for close to 70 years. An intrepid traveler, he visited all seven continents, sometimes traveling by elephant in India and zip-lining over the rain-forest in Costa Rica.

Mr. Schlisserman is survived by his wife of 56 years, Esther Todres Schlisserman; children and their spouses, Susan Schlisserman and Marc Goldring of Highland Park, Rachel Schlisserman of Jackson, Stuart Schlisserman and Taraneh Razavi of Menlo Park, Calif., and Neil and Susan Schlisserman of Scotch Plains; grandchildren, Samantha and Caitlin Schlisserman, Ari and Kira Goldring, and Seth and Joshua Schlisserman; and many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chapels, Ocean.

SHTEIR. Dr. Annette R. Shteir died April 11, 2010. She was 82.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Shteir moved to Somerville in 1950, and most recently resided in Monroe. She received her bachelor's degree from Brooklyn College, subsequently earning a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctoral degree from Rutgers University. She later attended the prestigious Family Institute of Westchester. She was employed as school psychologist by the Bound Brook school system for more than 25 years. In addition, she maintained her own private practice as a psychotherapist. She was awarded the Diplomate by the American Board of Professional Psychology, the highest degree possible in her field. She served on the N.J. Board of Psychological Examiners for more than 10 years. During that time she was chairperson for two years and was influential for years on the ethics committee. She was a founding member of Temple Beth-El and past president of its Sisterhood. She also served as President of the local chapter of Zonta, an organization of business and professional women committed to service within their communities. She loved to travel and in recent years toured Russia, Bali, and Ireland. She was also a movie and theatre buff. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Her husband, Elliot, died in 2000.

Dr. Shteir is survived by her sons, Jon and Scott; daughters, Nancy Keeran and Vicki Shteir-Dunn; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Interment at Beth Israel Cemetery. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville. Memorial donations may be given to Doctors Without Borders.