Dorothy Cullman, Philanthropist

Age at death: 91

Major philanthropic effort: With her husband, Lewis B. Cullman, Dorothy Culluman gave more than $250-million to arts, educational, human-rights, and science organizations in New York. (The couple is shown at right.)

How she made her mark: "Dorothy was really a renaissance woman," said Ellen Futter, president of the American Museum of Natural History. "She had a keen intellect, boundless curiosity, a very distinct wit, inimitable style; she

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