Yvette P. Newlin

Yvette is survived by her husband, Harold Newlin of Aurora, Ohio, her daughter Rachel Mullen (Alex) of Solon, Ohio, her nieces Lauren LeMoine and Shannon Peck, her nephew Devin LeMoine (Melissa), her older brother Ronald Peck (Bina), and her adoring grandchildren Jacob, Isaac, and Noah Mullen. She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Renee LeMoine.

Yvette was born on January 29,1950 to Alice and Nathan Peck, and spent her childhood living in Brooklyn and Queens, New York City, New York. She graduated from John Adams High School in Queens. She received her BS from the State University College at Brockport, her Master of Science from the University of Indiana and her PhD in Adapted Physical Education from The Ohio State University. Yvette worked with children and adults with mental and physical challenges for over 35 years.

After graduate school, she applied for an adapted physical education teaching position at Wright State University, Dayton, OH working with college aged students with disabilities, where she met Harold Newlin, her husband of 44 years. At Wright State University, she developed intramurals, competitive athletics, and personal training programs. Yvette also worked as a supervisor for the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities in the Recreation-Leisure and Nursing Departments, Bedford City Schools, Parma City Schools, and Cleveland Heights University Heights School District as a Supervisor of Special Education.

After she “retired” from Cleveland Heights/University Heights School District, Yvette went back to school once again in her 60s to become a practicing physical therapy assistant for North Olmsted City Schools. Yvette loved helping others reach their full potential. She enjoyed interacting with her students and seeing them grow in skills, mobility, and confidence.

In her free time, Yvette enjoyed camping, sewing, knitting, and spending time outdoors. But, most of all she loved her family. She was always willing to help her daughter, Rachel, her son-in-law Alex, and her grandchildren whenever they needed her support.

As she approached the end, Yvette was at peace. She was grateful for the joy and happiness she experienced throughout her life and for her loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to either In Motion (https://beinmotion.org/) or The Parkinson’s Foundation (https://www.parkinson.org/).

A celebration of Yvette’s life will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel located at 1985 S Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118 on Sunday, January 5th at 9:30 am.

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The burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery in Solon, Ohio (27855 Aurora Rd. Solon, Ohio 44139) following the funeral service.

The family will receive family and friends in honor of her life at The Mullen home (32779 S Roundhead Dr. Solon, Ohio 44139) from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.

Fond Memories and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.bkbmc.com for the Newlin family.