Deaths in the 1960s
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James Thurber
1894–1961 (age 67)
Green Lawn Cemetery
James Thurber (1894-1961) was an American cartoonist, author, and playwright celebrated for his work with The New Yorker...
George Sylvester Viereck
1884–1962 (age 78)
Green Lawn Cemetery
George Sylvester Viereck (1884-1962) was a German-American poet and writer whose grave lies at Green Lawn Cemetery.
Arthur M. Schlesinger Sr.
1888–1965 (age 77)
Green Lawn Cemetery
Arthur M. Schlesinger Sr. (1888-1965) was a distinguished American historian and Harvard professor whose final resting p...
Billy Southworth
1893–1969 (age 76)
Green Lawn Cemetery
John Martin Vorys
1896–1968 (age 72)
Green Lawn Cemetery
John Martin Vorys is remembered for his dedicated service as a U.S. Representative who advocated for Ohio's farmers and ...
John Mohardt
1898–1961 (age 63)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
John W. Roper
1898–1963 (age 65)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
John W. Roper is honored for his steadfast leadership in the U.S. Navy and for guiding young officers.
Joseph Eugene Carberry
1887–1961 (age 74)
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Chester W. Nimitz
1885–1966 (age 81)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz guided the Pacific Fleet to victory and embodied calm, decisive leadership.
Raymond A. Spruance
1886–1969 (age 83)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Burton Egbert Stevenson
1872–1962 (age 90)
Grandview Cemetery
Burton Egbert Stevenson wrote and curated tales that helped generations appreciate American character.
Dard Hunter
1883–1966 (age 83)
Grandview Cemetery
Julius Wagner
1905–1960 (age 55)
Grandview Cemetery
Julius Wagner is remembered for steady devotion to family and neighbors.
Charles A. Lory
1872–1969 (age 97)
Grandview Cemetery
Ernest C. Smith
1864–1961 (age 97)
Grandview Cemetery
Ernest C. Smith lived a long life of steady work and gentle mentorship.
John M. Constantinoff
1881–1962 (age 81)
Grand View Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles F. Buddy
1887–1966 (age 79)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bishop Charles F. Buddy shepherded the faithful of San Diego with tireless compassion.
Robert Gamble Cabell III
1881–1968 (age 87)
Hollywood Cemetery
Howard G. Davids
1877–1969 (age 92)
Hollywood Cemetery
Howard G. Davids (1877-1969) was a lifelong New Rochelle resident remembered in Hollywood Cemetery.
Lelia Bridges
1878–1962 (age 84)
Hollywood Cemetery
Lelia Bridges (1878-1962) lived her life around New Rochelle and was laid to rest in Hollywood Cemetery.
George Kunkel
1893–1965 (age 72)
Harrisburg Cemetery
George Kunkel (1893-1965) was a Harrisburg resident whose remains were interred at Harrisburg Cemetery.
Edward J. Stackpole
1894–1967 (age 73)
Harrisburg Cemetery
Edward J. Stackpole (1894-1967) was an American publisher, author, and historian based in Harrisburg known for founding ...
Nick Piantanida
1932–1966 (age 34)
Holy Cross Cemetery
Nick Piantanida (1932-1966) was an American amateur parachutist and high-altitude balloonist from Union City who died du...
Howard Agnew Noble
1873–1964 (age 91)
Homewood Cemetery
Howard Agnew Noble (1873-1964) was a Pittsburgh-area resident later interred at Homewood Cemetery.
Chester G. Fisher
1881–1965 (age 84)
Homewood Cemetery
Chester G. Fisher (1881-1965) was an Allegheny figure whose final resting place is Homewood Cemetery.
Herbert A. May
1892–1966 (age 74)
Homewood Cemetery
Herbert A. May (1892-1966) was a Watertown resident laid to rest at Homewood Cemetery.
William G. Nunn, Sr.
1900–1969 (age 69)
Homewood Cemetery
William G. Nunn, Sr. (1900-1969) was a Pittsburgh-area individual buried in Homewood Cemetery.
Tony Lema
1934–1966 (age 32)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Tony Lema (1934-1966) was an American professional golfer from Oakland, California, who won the 1964 Open Championship a...
Bridget Dowling
1891–1969 (age 78)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Bridget Dowling (1891-1969) was an Irish author and the sister-in-law of Adolf Hitler, noted for her memoir about the di...
Harry Tierney
1890–1965 (age 75)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Harry Tierney (1890-1965) was an American composer of Broadway musicals such as Rio Rita and Irene, buried in Holy Sepul...
William A. Rowan
1882–1961 (age 79)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
William A. Rowan (1882-1961) was an American politician who represented Illinois in the U.S. House and is interred at Ho...
Harry P. Beam
1892–1967 (age 75)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Harry P. Beam (1892-1967) was an American lawyer and politician from Illinois who served in Congress before being buried...
Jim Tobin
1912–1969 (age 57)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Jim Tobin (1912-1969) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher best known for throwing two no-hitters and is buried...
Jesse Murdock
1938–1965 (age 27)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Born in 1938 in Oakland, Jesse Murdock died in 1965 and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Joe Verducci
1910–1964 (age 54)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Joe Verducci, born in California in 1910, died in 1964 and rests at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
John Grimes
1869–1964 (age 95)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
John Grimes was born in Woodstock in 1869, died in 1964, and is interred at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Lou Tost
1911–1967 (age 56)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Lou Tost, born in Cumberland in 1911, passed away in 1967 and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Nick Susoeff
1921–1967 (age 46)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Nick Susoeff was born in Umapine in 1921, died in 1967, and is laid to rest at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Pat Hanley
1896–1966 (age 70)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Born in Minnesota in 1896, Pat Hanley died in 1966 and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Paul H. Foster
1939–1967 (age 28)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Paul H. Foster, born in San Mateo in 1939, died in 1967 and is interred at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Percy Northcroft
1886–1967 (age 81)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Percy Northcroft, born in 1886, died in 1967 and rests at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Edward Buk Ulreich
1884–1966 (age 82)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Edward Buk Ulreich, born in Kőszeg in 1884, died in 1966 and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Bud Kerr
1916–1964 (age 48)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Bud Kerr was born in Newburgh in 1916, died in 1964, and is laid to rest at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Phil Martinovich
1915–1964 (age 49)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Phil Martinovich, born in Diamond Springs in 1915, died in 1964 and is interred at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Walter E. Lauer
1893–1966 (age 73)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Walter E. Lauer was born in Brooklyn in 1893, died in 1966 and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Hans Nicholas Hansen
1891–1960 (age 69)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Hans Nicholas Hansen, born in Varde in 1891, died in 1960 and rests at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Philip Ries Faymonville
1888–1962 (age 74)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Philip Ries Faymonville, born in California in 1888, died in 1962 and is laid to rest at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
George Blakely
1870–1965 (age 95)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
George Blakely was born in Philadelphia in 1870, died in 1965, and is interred at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Julian N. Frisbie
1894–1963 (age 69)
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Julian N. Frisbie (1894-1963) of Virden is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery.
Alvin York
1887–1964 (age 77)
Pall Mall
Alvin York (1887-1964) of Fentress County became a decorated World War I U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient ...