Deaths in the 1960s

Viktor Scheffer

1900–1966 (age 66)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Viktor Scheffer was a Hungarian mechanical engineer of the twentieth century.

Ferenc Orbán

1874–1961 (age 87)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ferenc Orbán enriched Hungary's architectural heritage through thoughtful, enduring designs and collaborative work.

Nándor Száva

1921–1969 (age 48)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Nándor Száva was a Hungarian chemist whose career advanced chemical science in the twentieth century.

Tibor Szentmártony

1895–1965 (age 70)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Tibor Szentmártony devoted his life to advancing mathematics and guiding young minds with patience and rigor.

Ferenc Gábriel

1889–1968 (age 79)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ferenc Gábriel was a Hungarian violinist and accomplished classical musician.

Ferenc Zámor

1877–1960 (age 83)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ferenc Zámor brought thoughtful leadership to the stage, shaping productions that touched both artists and audiences.

Sándor Gönyei

1886–1963 (age 77)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Sándor Gönyei was a Hungarian ethnographer dedicated to documenting folk traditions and cultural heritage.

József Pétery

1890–1967 (age 77)

Vác Cathedral

József Pétery served the faithful of Vác with calm devotion, offering spiritual care from the cathedral he called hom...

György Ács

1890–1967 (age 77)

Tápé

György Ács was a Hungarian folk dancer who celebrated and preserved traditional Hungarian dance.

Tibor Ottó Osváth

1906–1963 (age 57)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Tibor Ottó Osváth reported with clarity and conscience, keeping his readers informed through thoughtful journalism.

Imre Kenyeres

1911–1962 (age 51)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Imre Kenyeres was a Hungarian writer whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century Hungarian culture.

Endre Szőllősi

1911–1967 (age 56)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Endre Szőllősi shaped enduring sculptures that invited viewers into moments of reflection and remembrance.

Ernő Vadas

1899–1962 (age 63)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ernő Vadas was a Hungarian photographer whose visual artistry documented twentieth-century Hungarian life.

Alice Pártos

1901–1966 (age 65)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Alice Pártos cared for her patients with skill and empathy, embodying the healing heart of medicine.

Pál Komáromy

1892–1966 (age 74)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Pál Komáromy was a Hungarian opera singer whose vocal artistry contributed to Hungarian musical traditions.

Antal Károlyi

1906–1969 (age 63)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Antal Károlyi shaped architectural projects with care, leaving a legacy of considered and lasting design.

Zoltán Farkas

1880–1969 (age 89)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Zoltán Farkas was a Hungarian translator who played an important role in cultural exchange through his literary work.

Tamás Járfás

1933–1966 (age 33)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Tamás Járfás kept Hungarian musical heritage alive through his meticulous work as a tonmeister.

Jenő Horváth

1910–1968 (age 58)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Jenő Horváth was a Hungarian actor who performed in theater and film during the twentieth century.

Imre Pogány

1881–1960 (age 79)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Imre Pogány championed justice and reason during his long career as a lawyer.

Géza Radó

1893–1965 (age 72)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Géza Radó was a Hungarian businessperson whose entrepreneurial work shaped aspects of twentieth-century Hungarian comm...

Franz Fellner

1900–1966 (age 66)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Franz Fellner combined medical skill with compassion to serve his patients faithfully.

Artúr Vajk

1893–1966 (age 73)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Artúr Vajk was a Hungarian non-fiction writer whose works contributed to twentieth-century Hungarian intellectual life.

Gizi Kármán

1896–1967 (age 71)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Gizi Kármán delighted audiences with performances that captured the heart of every story she told.

Károly Fraknói

1900–1966 (age 66)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Károly Fraknói was a Hungarian composer whose musical works contributed to twentieth-century Hungarian culture.

Fülöp Grünwald

1887–1964 (age 77)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Fülöp Grünwald gifted Hungary a deeper understanding of its past through thoughtful historical scholarship.

Jenő Kálmán

1885–1968 (age 83)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Jenő Kálmán was a Hungarian writer whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century Hungarian culture.

Alfréd Lakos

1870–1961 (age 91)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Alfréd Lakos shaped the look of his era with graphic designs that balanced clarity and imagination.

Jób Paàl

1888–1962 (age 74)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Jób Paàl was a Hungarian author whose literary works contributed to early twentieth-century Hungarian culture.

Kálmán Somogyi

1891–1964 (age 73)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Kálmán Somogyi brought a quiet strength and heartfelt presence to the Hungarian stage.

Mihály Szécsén

1897–1968 (age 71)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Mihály Szécsén was a Hungarian screenwriter whose work contributed to twentieth-century Hungarian cinema.

Ila Verbőczy

1907–1968 (age 61)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Ila Verbőczy (1907-1968) was a Hungarian individual from Budapest who was laid to rest at Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery.

Béla Robitsek

1850–1961 (age 111)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Béla Robitsek (1850-1961) was a Hungarian centenarian who lived for 111 years and was buried at Kozma Street Jewish Cem...

Lili Bródy

1906–1962 (age 56)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Lili Bródy shed light on the human condition through writings marked by empathy and insight.

Leó Ferdinánd Miklósi

1889–1968 (age 79)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Leó Ferdinánd Miklósi was a Hungarian businessperson whose commercial work contributed to twentieth-century Hungarian...

Dániel Várnai

1881–1962 (age 81)

Kozma Street Jewish Cemetery

Dániel Várnai crafted literature that honored tradition while opening new windows on Hungarian existence.

József Zoltán

1904–1963 (age 59)

Farkasréti Cemetery

József Zoltán was a Hungarian librarian whose career contributed to the preservation of knowledge and cultural heritag...

Béla Marschalkó

1884–1962 (age 78)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Architect Béla Marschalkó shaped Hungarian spaces with thoughtful direction.

László Molnár

1902–1969 (age 67)

Farkasréti Cemetery

László Molnár was a Hungarian university teacher who dedicated his career to higher education and student development...

Nándor Gyöngyösi

1891–1967 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Economist Nándor Gyöngyösi contributed thoughtful analysis to Hungary’s economic life.

Tibor Csörgeö

1896–1968 (age 72)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Tibor Csörgeö was a Hungarian photographer whose work documented the visual heritage of 20th-century Hungary.

Pál Lajkó

1898–1967 (age 69)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Sports physician Pál Lajkó dedicated his expertise to nurturing athletes’ well-being.

Béla Pekló

1868–1960 (age 92)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Béla Pekló was a Hungarian architect whose designs contributed to the development of Hungary's built environment.

József Bodonhelyi

1909–1965 (age 56)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Reformed pastor József Bodonhelyi shepherded his flock with devotion.

Ferenc Lovászi

1925–1964 (age 39)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Ferenc Lovászi was a Hungarian editing professional who contributed to the publication of written works.

József Kabakovits

1886–1962 (age 76)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Politician József Kabakovits worked earnestly for the public good.

Tibor Lutter

1910–1960 (age 50)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Tibor Lutter was a Hungarian secondary school teacher dedicated to educating and inspiring his students.

Viktor Andriska

1887–1961 (age 74)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Physician Viktor Andriska offered steady care to those who needed it most.

Károly Páter

1900–1964 (age 64)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Károly Páter was a Hungarian chemical engineer whose work contributed to scientific and industrial advancement.

Károly Rátkai

1895–1964 (age 69)

Farkasréti Cemetery

Editorial team member Károly Rátkai upheld clarity in communication.