On Saturday, October 1, 2016, RUTH G. SAIDMAN of Washington, DC. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Aaron Saidman; loving mother of Simone (Matthew)Dickstein and Dr. Sander (Valerie) Saidman; cherished grandmother of Laurel Dickstein, Alyssa and Jesse Saidman; great-grandmother of Jesse James Saidman; sister of the late Evelyn Gadol, Dr. Norman Berman and Loretta Gladsden; dear sister-in-law of Joanne Berman and Rose Saidman. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be held Thursday, October 6, 10 a.m. at Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St., NW, Washington, DC 20016. Interment King David Memorial Gardens, Falls Church, VA. Family will be observing Shiva Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. at her home (4428 Springdale St NW Washington, DC 20016). In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA, www.jssa.org) or to a charity of your choice with donations receipt to: Simone Dickstein 7418 Steamside Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80525