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DOROTHY C. YANIK
On Wednesday, May 27, 2015, DOROTHY MIRIAM CAVALIER YANIK, passed away near her home in Bethesda, MD. She was born February 3, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, a teacher, artist and friend who loved to share her passion and ideas with others. She was the wife of John Yanik; mother of Raphael Cavalier; sister of Daniel Cavalier; cherished grandmother of EvaJolie, Dante and Carter Cavalier; beloved aunt to Trudy, Lisa, Steven and Todd. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11 a.m. at Norbeck Memorial Park, Olney, MD. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to TORCHINSKY HEBREW FUNERAL HOME, 202-541-1001. (Endorsed by The Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington).
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Elena Maccarone
October 30, 2018
I'm so sad to learn of Dorothy's passing at this late date. I had her for Color Theory at Carnegie Mellon University and fondly remember her as an outstanding teacher. Her enthusiasm for design was infectious. Truly a great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Ana Carolina Cintra
June 2, 2015
I have been mourning the loss of my dear colour teacher Dorothy Yanik. A pupil of Bauhaus artist Josef Albers, Dorothy brought Albers's method to her students, with exquisite enthusiasm whilst gracefully transmitting the poetry of his colour theories. She took care of her students like a warm hearted Jewish mum, never losing her temper, and taking proper time when marking our projects, which she did with the aid of a special light, and viewing never more than few at a time, in order to give the necessary rest to her clinical eyes. As a shy student, I very much appreciated the INDIVIDUAL attention and fairness she shared to us. In my heart she will always occupy the space of one of my greatest teachers, but not only as the one who taught so well, perhaps the least tangible of design subjects, but most of all as a fine example that elegance comes from within RIP Dorothy My condolences to her family and loved ones.
John Petersen
May 31, 2015
As a Student at the Corcoran College of Art & Design I remember Dorothy as not only a teacher but a friend!
May 30, 2015
May the God of comfort strengthen your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
May 30, 2015
She was like a sister to me. Even though we were only 7 yrs apart she always called me her "baby" niece. Rest well Aunt Dotty.
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