John Ralph Newman

With great sadness, the family announces the death of John "Ralph" Newman, a resident of Port Republic, MD, who passed away of natural causes on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 90.

He was born in Washington, D.C. to Spencer and Sarah Gertrude Newman.

Ralph is survived by Sylvia, his beloved wife of seventy years, and his children and their spouses, Denise (Bill), Monte (Linda), Robin (Buddy) and Diana (Tom). He has one surviving sister, Vivian Harley and brother, Roderick (Rock) Newman and was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He has the love and admiration of 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Due to covid restrictions, a private family funeral service will be held at St. John Vianney on Monday, February 1st.  

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvert Hospice of Prince Frederick, MD – calverthospice ~ OR ~ the Alzheimer's Association - act.alz.org/donate