Minnie Newman
October 10, 1917 - June 14, 2020
Minnie Newman (nee Kaufman) passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on June 14, 2020 at St. John Neumann Nursing Home. She has been a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and was a former employee of John Lerro Candies on So. Broad Street. Minnie was a strong, independent person who loved her family, was a devout Catholic, and enjoyed the casinos and horse racing. Beloved wife of the late Walter, Sr. Loving mother of Walter. Dearest Gram to Wendy (Jimi Sr.) Keyser and Little Kathy Newman; great grandmother of Jimi, Jr. and Michael. Sister of the late George Kaufman, James Kaufman and Bill Kaufman. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Kathy Newman, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation Saturday morning from 8 to 9:40 AM at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Streets). Funeral Mass 10 AM in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial Holy Cross Cemetery. In Minnie’s memory donations may be made to Special Olympics Philadelphia c/o South Philly Athlete’s, 2900 Southampton Rd., Phila., PA 19154.
Minnie Newman (nee Kaufman) passed away peacefully at the age of 102 on June 14, 2020 at St. John Neumann Nursing Home. She has been a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and was a former employee of John Lerro Candies on So. Broad Street. Minnie... View Obituary & Service Information