Rita L. Newman (nee Marcus), beloved wife of the late Morris (Johnny); devoted and cherished mother of Renee Skolnick (Michael), Robin Hoffman (Mark) and Scott Newman (Donell); adored grandmother of Melissa, Lori, Alex, Gabriel, Zoe, Jack and Abbe; loving great grandmother of Matthew, Ryan, Leo and Jack; dearest identical twin sister of Ruth Levin Brahen deceased, and dear sister of Nancy Matusow. Services will be held Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM, at Mt. Olive Cemetery, 27855 Aurora Rd., Solon (JWV Section). The family will receive friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Newman, 29150 Edgedale Rd., Pepper Pike, OH, following services to 8:00 PM and Monday 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Contributions are suggested to The Gross Schechter Day School or Menorah Park Center for Senior Living.