Samuel Irving Newhouse, Sr.
1895–1979 (age 84)
Media mogul and publisher
Biography
Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr., born in 1895, built a media empire that included newspapers and magazines, shaping American journalism with a deep commitment to quality reporting. He nurtured publications that reflected the communities they served and championed the power of the press.
He passed in 1979 and is interred at Baron Hirsch Cemetery, where his vision continues to inspire journalists who value diligent storytelling and community service. His influence endures in the institutions he founded and the generations of media professionals he mentored.