Dorothy Newman passed away on October 24, 2018 - just 5 days shy of her 91st bday. She is survived by her daughter Gail Gordon, her granddaughter Brandy Merriman, and her sister Pat Ziencik, and many nieces/nephews and great nieces and nephews. Deceased family members - husband James Newman, sister Peggy Margelos, mother Ruth Childs, and father Elwood Childs. Dot grew up in Southwest DC. She enjoyed going to Camp Letts as a child with her sisters and many friends. Dot married the love of her life, James when he returned home from the Army in 1947. She worked as a secretary Home Beneficial Insurance Company for several years. They welcomed their daughter Gail in 1952. Many family trips were spent in Ocean City and Florida through the years. Dot was a fun loving lady who would always light up a room; she truly lived life to the fullest and will forever be missed.