Ferncliff Cemetery

Arthur "Bugs" Baer

1886–1969 (age 83)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Arthur "Bugs" Baer was a Philadelphia-born humorist and columnist who wrote for major publications from 1886 to 1969.

Jens A. Ness

1863–1937 (age 74)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Jens A. Ness (1863-1937) was born in Sogndalsfjøra, Norway, before emigrating to the United States and eventually being...

Soong Ai-ling

1889–1973 (age 84)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Soong Ai-ling was a Chinese businesswoman and political figure from Shanghai who lived from 1889 to 1973.

William Albert Swasey

1863–1940 (age 77)

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William Albert Swasey (1863-1940) was an Australian-born resident of Melbourne.

René Albrecht-Carrié

1904–1978 (age 74)

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René Albrecht-Carrié was an İzmir-born historian and academic who lived from 1904 to 1978.

Arthur W. Aleshire

1900–1940 (age 40)

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U.S. Congressman who served in the early 20th century.

Paul Althouse

1889–1954 (age 65)

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American opera singer and tenor known for his performances in the early 20th century.

Diane Arbus

1923–1971 (age 48)

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American photographer known for her distinctive black and white portraits and surreal imagery.

Harry Archer

1886–1960 (age 74)

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Harry Archer was an American composer from Creston who lived from 1886 to 1960.

Harold Arlen

1905–1986 (age 81)

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American composer known for writing music for Broadway and Hollywood films.

Tommy Armour

1895–1968 (age 73)

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Hall of Fame professional golfer and golf instructor.

Tommy Armour

1894–1968 (age 74)

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Tommy Armour (1894-1968) was a Scottish-born professional golfer and golf instructor who won three major championships.

Maurice Aronson

1869–1946 (age 77)

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Maurice Aronson (1869-1946) was a resident of Jelgava.

Thomas Asbury Morris

1794–1874 (age 80)

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Thomas Asbury Morris (1794-1874) was a Kanawha County man who witnessed the growth of the American nation.

Paul Ash

1891–1958 (age 67)

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Paul Ash was a German-American conductor and composer who led orchestras in major American cities.

Brooks Atkinson

1894–1984 (age 90)

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Brooks Atkinson was an influential American theater critic and journalist for The New York Times.

Leopold Auer

1845–1930 (age 85)

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Hungarian violinist and pedagogue known for training many notable musicians.

Arleen Auger

1939–1993 (age 54)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American soprano opera singer known for her performances in classical opera.

William Augustine Brophy

1878–1940 (age 62)

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William Augustine Brophy (1878-1940) was a Manhattan resident.

Albert Austin

1881–1953 (age 72)

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Albert Austin was a British actor and comedian known for his work in silent films during the early 20th century.

Albert E. Austin

1877–1953 (age 76)

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U.S. Congressman from Connecticut who served in the early 20th century.

Paul B. Parker

1898–1960 (age 62)

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Paul B. Parker (1898-1960) was a Greentown resident who lived 62 years.

Arthur Baer

1886–1969 (age 83)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American journalist and writer active in the early 20th century.

Ladislava Bakanic

1924–2021 (age 97)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Ladislava Bakanic (1924–2021) was a New York City-born resident whose nearly century-long life concluded with intermen...

James Baldwin

1924–1987 (age 63)

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African-American novelist and essayist known for his powerful works on race and identity.

Maud Ballington Booth

1865–1948 (age 83)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Maud Ballington Booth was a British-American Salvation Army officer and social reformer who lived from 1865 to 1948.

Anton Bamberger

1886–1950 (age 64)

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Anton Bamberger (1886-1950) was from Mitwitz and was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery.

Richard Barthelmess

1895–1963 (age 68)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American silent and early sound film actor known for his dramatic roles.

Albert Bartholdi

1881–1954 (age 73)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Albert Bartholdi (1881-1954) was from Switzerland and buried at Ferncliff Cemetery.

Béla Bartók

1881–1945 (age 64)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Hungarian composer and pianist known for his innovative classical compositions.

Dud Bascomb

1916–1972 (age 56)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Dud Bascomb was an American jazz trumpeter and bandleader who performed during the swing era.

Richard Bauer

1897–1946 (age 49)

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Richard Bauer (1897-1946) was an Austrian resident of Vienna.

Charles A. Beard

1874–1948 (age 74)

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American historian and educator known for his interpretations of American history.

Mary Ritter Beard

1867–1958 (age 91)

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American historian known for her work on women's history and social movements.

Emily Bedford

1882–1975 (age 93)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Emily Bedford lived from 1882 to 1975 and was buried at Ferncliff Cemetery.

Ouida Bergère

1886–1974 (age 88)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American actress and screenwriter active in early Hollywood.

Aline Bernstein

1882–1955 (age 73)

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Tony Award-winning set and costume designer and patron of novelist Thomas Wolfe.

Denzil Best

1917–1965 (age 48)

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Denzil Best (1917-1965) was an American jazz drummer and composer known for his innovative bebop style.

Joseph P. Bickerton Jr.

1878–1936 (age 58)

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American attorney and theatrical producer in early 20th century.

Sherman Billingsley

1900–1966 (age 66)

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Owner of the famous Stork Club nightclub in New York City.

Sherman Billingsley

1896–1966 (age 70)

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Sherman Billingsley was an Enid-born nightclub owner and founder of the famous Stork Club in New York from 1896 to 1966.

Stephen Birch

1873–1940 (age 67)

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Stephen Birch was a New York City resident and mining magnate who lived from 1873 to 1940.

Ray Bloch

1902–1982 (age 80)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American composer and arranger known for his work in television and music.

Clint Blume

1898–1973 (age 75)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Professional baseball player active in the early 20th century.

Ballington Booth

1857–1940 (age 83)

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Social reformer and co-founder of the Volunteers of America.

Maud Booth

1865–1948 (age 83)

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Co-founder of the Volunteers of America and social reformer.

Irène Bordoni

1895–1953 (age 58)

Ferncliff Cemetery

French-American actress and singer known for her Broadway performances.

Irène Bordoni

1889–1953 (age 64)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Irène Bordoni was a French actress and singer who became a major star on Broadway and in early Hollywood films.

Connee Boswell

1907–1976 (age 69)

Ferncliff Cemetery

American jazz and popular singer known for her distinctive vocal style.

Jim Boyd

1933–2013 (age 80)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Jim Boyd (1933–2013) was a Philadelphia-born American remembered, in part, through his burial at Ferncliff Cemetery.