Deaths in the 1940s

Robert Schlumberger von Goldeck

1874–1944 (age 70)

Friedhof Bad Vöslau

Robert Schlumberger von Goldeck blended entrepreneurship with thoughtful responsibility.

Adolfine von Erlanger

1863–1944 (age 81)

St. Anton am Arlberg Friedhof

Richard Harlfinger

1873–1948 (age 75)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Painter remembered for contemplative portrayals of Austrian life.

Karl Liebleitner

1858–1942 (age 84)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Anton Höfer

1871–1949 (age 78)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Military personnel honored for decades of disciplined service.

Karl Juhasz

1868–1940 (age 72)

Mödlinger Friedhof

Karl Juhasz was a showman who entertained audiences throughout his career in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Jakob Altenberg

1875–1944 (age 69)

New Jewish Cemetery

Merchant respected for strengthening commerce and community bonds.

Rudolf Winternitz

1882–1944 (age 62)

New Jewish Cemetery

Rudolf Winternitz was an architect whose designs contributed to the built environment of early 20th century Europe.

Julius Bauer

1853–1941 (age 88)

New Jewish Cemetery

Writer whose prose offered insightful reflections on his era.

Moritz Coschell

1872–1943 (age 71)

New Jewish Cemetery

Moritz Coschell was an illustrator whose artistic talents enriched the cultural landscape of his era.

Alice Gurschner

1869–1944 (age 75)

New Jewish Cemetery

Writer whose voice illuminated cultural life.

Salomon Frankfurter

1856–1941 (age 85)

New Jewish Cemetery

Salomon Frankfurter was a librarian dedicated to preserving knowledge and serving his community.

Josef Jellinek

1894–1942 (age 48)

New Jewish Cemetery

Journalist committed to informing the public with integrity.

Felix Kremer

1899–1942 (age 43)

New Jewish Cemetery

Felix Kremer was an engineer whose technical skills advanced the field of engineering during the early 20th century.

Maria Kohn

1905–1941 (age 36)

New Jewish Cemetery

Beloved member of her community whose memory endures among those who knew her.

Ernst Schlesinger

1884–1945 (age 61)

New Jewish Cemetery

Ernst Schlesinger was a member of his community whose life spanned a significant period of European history.

Sidonie Zellich

1864–1944 (age 80)

New Jewish Cemetery

Remembered for warm hospitality and dedication.

Abraham Margulies

1870–1940 (age 70)

New Jewish Cemetery

Abraham Margulies was a community member whose life spanned seven decades of European history.

Berisch Mittag

1890–1940 (age 50)

New Jewish Cemetery

Cherished for his steady presence in the Jewish community.

David Moses Schrage

1872–1940 (age 68)

New Jewish Cemetery

David Moses Schrage was a community member who lived a full life rooted in family and tradition.

Mendel Dressler

1860–1940 (age 80)

New Jewish Cemetery

Faithful community supporter whose kind spirit endures.

Eisig Charmatz

1876–1940 (age 64)

New Jewish Cemetery

Eisig Charmatz was a community member whose life of nearly 64 years was rooted in family and tradition.

Johannes Maria Josef Rieger

1932–1943 (age 11)

New Jewish Cemetery

Johannes Maria Josef Rieger was a beloved child whose brief life remains tenderly remembered.

Berthold Hatschek

1854–1941 (age 87)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Berthold Hatschek was a zoologist whose scientific contributions advanced the understanding of natural history.

Fritz Grünbaum

1880–1941 (age 61)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Fritz Grünbaum was an esteemed art collector whose dedication to the arts enlivened his community.

Karl Ullmann

1860–1940 (age 80)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Karl Ullmann was a respected dermatologist whose career exemplified dedication to medical science and patient care.

Emil Sommer

1869–1947 (age 78)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Emil Sommer was a dedicated military officer whose service reflected his commitment to duty.

Oskar Schifter

1866–1943 (age 77)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Oskar Schifter was a member of his community whose life spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Salomon Schreier

1865–1943 (age 78)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Salomon Schreier was a respected member of his community remembered for his quiet strength.

Karoline Singer

1865–1942 (age 77)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Karoline Singer was a community member whose life reflected the traditions and values of her era.

Rudolf Sohr

1859–1942 (age 83)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Rudolf Sohr's life is remembered for the kindness he extended to those around him.

Etelka Ultmann

1865–1944 (age 79)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Etelka Ultmann was a devoted community member whose life spanned nearly eight decades of European history.

Rosa Weiss

1865–1942 (age 77)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Rosa Weiss is remembered for her steadfast spirit and lasting kindness.

Olga Weissová

1882–1940 (age 58)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Olga Weissová was a community member whose life reflected the continuity of cultural and family traditions.

Josef Papanek

1867–1944 (age 77)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Josef Papanek was held in high regard for his warmth and steady presence.

Hugo Grätzer

1872–1941 (age 69)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Hugo Grätzer was a community member whose life spanned nearly seven decades of European history.

Olga Goldberger

1898–1942 (age 44)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Olga Goldberger's memory lives on through the compassion she shared with others.

Taube Kessler

1883–1941 (age 58)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Taube Kessler was a devoted community member whose life reflected the values of family and cultural heritage.

Anna Bing

1882–1942 (age 60)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Anna Bing is remembered for her gentle resolve and care for her circle.

Olga Markstein

1882–1941 (age 59)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Olga Markstein was a community member whose life embodied the continuity of cultural and family traditions.

Alfred Offer

1878–1942 (age 64)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Alfred Offer was remembered for his integrity and quiet generosity.

Lea Rausnitz

1872–1942 (age 70)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Lea Rausnitz was a devoted family and community member whose life spanned nearly seven decades.

Siegmund Rausnitz

1875–1942 (age 67)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Siegmund Rausnitz is remembered for his dignified commitment to family and tradition.

Oskar Steiner

1884–1942 (age 58)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Oskar Steiner was a community member whose life reflected the resilience and continuity of cultural traditions.

Malvine Wagner

1872–1942 (age 70)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Malvine Wagner cherished her family and the traditions that sustained them.

David Weinberg

1885–1941 (age 56)

Old Jewish Cemetery

David Weinberg (1885–1941) was a member of the Vienna Jewish community buried in the Old Jewish Cemetery.

Klara Weinberg

1881–1941 (age 60)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Klara Weinberg is remembered for her steadfast kindness and devotion to her loved ones.

Marie Franzos

1870–1941 (age 71)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Marie Franzos (1870–1941) was a librarian and member of the Vienna Jewish community.

Alois Pick

1859–1945 (age 86)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Alois Pick served his community as a physician committed to relieving suffering.

Arthur Goldmann

1863–1942 (age 79)

Old Jewish Cemetery

Arthur Goldmann (1863–1942) was a historian and prominent member of the Vienna Jewish intellectual community.