Martha Newman

Martha “Marti” Newman (Seiberling) died in her home on March 27, 2016 in Redlands, California due to complications following lung and pancreatic cancer. She was 78.

Marti was born on June 23, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois to her parents, Merle and Monroe Seiberling, Sr. She graduated from New Trier High School (Wilmette) and attended Iowa State University studying art education. While working for American Airlines she moved to the Los Angeles area where she married and began a family. In 1975 she moved with her children to Redlands where she worked for Beaver Medical Clinic and EPIC Management for over 20 years.

Ms. Newman enjoyed traveling and made many visits to her family in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and England. Despite her battle with cancer she always remained cheerful, optimistic and loving.

Ms. Newman is survived by: her brother Dr. Monroe (Patricia) Seiberling; her children William (Teresa) and Dr. Pamela Newman; grandchildren Alyssa and Justin Newman, Elizabeth and Austin Weed; nieces Shannon, Dr. Kristin (Andrew Arturi) and Ellen Seiberling; five great-nieces and one great-nephew. She is preceded in death by parents.

A private family service will be held at Emmerson-Bartlett Funeral Chapel on Friday, April 1 with internment following. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the American Cancer Society at www.acsevents.org/goto/marthanewman.