Barbara (Berman) Marcus of Belmont, formerly of Boston, a career social worker and published author at the age of 88 years, on Monday, August 6, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Adolph Marcus. Dear sister of the late Dr. Donald L. Berman and fond aunt of Peter G. Berman of Sharon, George A. Berman of Boston, Dr. Cynthia Berman of Newton and Douglas Berman of Newton. Graveside services at Temple Emanuel of Andover Cemetery, 192 Mount Vernon Street, Lawrence on Thursday, August 9th at 11:00am. Remembrances may be made Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover, MA 01810.