Deaths in the 1960s

Petras Povilas Bulvičius

1874–1969 (age 95)

Bartninkai

Petras Povilas Bulvičius was a devoted member of the Bartninkai community remembered with gratitude.

Roman

1893–1963 (age 70)

Orthodox Church of the Holy Spirit, Vilnius

Alena Sakalova-Lekant

1891–1960 (age 69)

Euphrosyne Cemetery in Vilnius

Dedicated Vilnius teacher Alena Sakalova-Lekant inspired students with compassion and discipline.

Nina

1873–1969 (age 96)

Euphrosyne Cemetery in Vilnius

Petras Maželis

1894–1966 (age 72)

Telšiai Cathedral

Writer Petras Maželis enriched Lithuanian letters with dignified prose and moral insight.

Aleksandras Stulginskis

1885–1969 (age 84)

Cemetery in Panemunė

Antanas Prapuolenis

1894–1962 (age 68)

Petrašiūnai

Esperantist Antanas Prapuolenis championed international dialogue through steadfast organizing and advocacy.

Motiejus Pečiulionis

1888–1960 (age 72)

Cemetery in Panemunė

Antanas Kvedaras

1887–1967 (age 80)

Cemetery in Panemunė

Politician Antanas Kvedaras served with steady resolve and a deep sense of civic duty.

Emilija Spudaitė-Gvildienė

1887–1965 (age 78)

Cemetery in Panemunė

Juozas Indra

1918–1968 (age 50)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Composer Juozas Indra shaped Lithuanian music with lyrical depth and genuine mentorship.

Juozas Kraucevičius

1879–1964 (age 85)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Mykolas Kaveckis

1889–1969 (age 80)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Geologist Mykolas Kaveckis advanced understanding of Lithuania’s terrain through meticulous research.

Pranas Hiksa

1897–1966 (age 69)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Pranas Mažylis

1885–1966 (age 81)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Physician Pranas Mažylis comforted patients with steady skill and a warm presence.

Rostislavas Andrejevas

1907–1967 (age 60)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Petras Kubertavičius

1897–1964 (age 67)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Actor Petras Kubertavičius brought characters to life with sincerity and bold imagination.

Adomas Lastas

1887–1961 (age 74)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Antanas Sutkus

1892–1968 (age 76)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Teacher Antanas Sutkus shaped young minds with clarity, patience, and steadfast encouragement.

Kazimieras Baršauskas

1904–1964 (age 60)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Kipras Bielinis

1883–1965 (age 82)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Politician Kipras Bielinis championed democratic ideals with tireless dedication.

Konstantinas Avižonis

1909–1969 (age 60)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Liudvikas Butkevičius

1881–1963 (age 82)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Liudvikas Butkevičius was a steady presence in his community through decades of change.

Pranas Daunys

1900–1962 (age 62)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Vladas Lašas

1892–1966 (age 74)

Petrašiūnai Cemetery

Vladas Lašas was a compassionate military physician who cared for soldiers and civilians alike.

Seraya Shapshal

1873–1961 (age 88)

Karaite cemetery in Vilnius

Stasys Kazlauskas-Oželis

1901–1964 (age 63)

Saulė Cemetery

Stasys Kazlauskas-Oželis chronicled his era with integrity as a journalist.

Jokūbas Dargis

1921–1968 (age 47)

Donelaitis Cemetery

Viktoras Grinkevičius

1907–1968 (age 61)

Donelaitis Cemetery

Viktoras Grinkevičius was a dedicated surgeon who tended to countless patients.

Elena Laumenskienė

1880–1960 (age 80)

Eiguliai Cemetery

Jonas Krikščiūnas

1880–1967 (age 87)

Donelaitis Cemetery

Jonas Krikščiūnas enriched Lithuanian poetry with heartfelt verses.

Justinas Juodaitis

1899–1969 (age 70)

Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kražiai

Kazimieras Mielkus

1887–1965 (age 78)

Saltoniškės Cemetery

Kazimieras Mielkus was a cherished member of his community.

Stefanija Ladigienė

1901–1967 (age 66)

Saltoniškės Cemetery

Bronislovas Paukštys

1897–1966 (age 69)

Sutkai

Bronislovas Paukštys provided spiritual guidance with warmth and dedication.

Antanas Lalis

1873–1960 (age 87)

Panevėžys old cemetery

Pranas Markūnas

1873–1964 (age 91)

Andrioniškis cemetery

Pranas Markūnas shaped the built landscape with thoughtful architecture.

Stasys Tijūnaitis

1888–1966 (age 78)

Rumšiškės cemetery

Vladas Jurgutis

1885–1966 (age 81)

Palanga cemetery

Vladas Jurgutis was a pioneering Lithuanian economist and banker.

Anitta Müller-Cohen

1890–1962 (age 72)

Tiberias

Anitta Müller-Cohen was a politician who served her community with dedication and vision.

Ehud Elad

1936–1967 (age 31)

Kfar Saba

A devoted military officer whose calm leadership inspired those under his command.

Yosef Zvi HaLevy

1874–1960 (age 86)

Tiberias

Yosef Zvi HaLevy was a rabbi who provided spiritual leadership and religious guidance to his community.

Moshe Driham

1906–1966 (age 60)

Tiberias

A respected rabbi whose scholarship and warmth sustained the community of Tiberias.

Mordekhai Ary. Horovits

1881–1968 (age 87)

Bnei Brak

Mordekhai Ary. Horovits was a rabbi whose scholarly work and spiritual leadership guided his community.

Simon Waknine

1884–1964 (age 80)

Tiberias

A devoted leader whose steady hand shaped the shared life of Tiberias.

Leo Landau

1880–1960 (age 80)

Haifa

Leo Landau was a lawyer whose professional dedication and legal expertise served his community.

Jacob Klivnov

1887–1966 (age 79)

Haifa

A lawyer of integrity who championed fairness with quiet conviction.

Jacob Katz

1906–1967 (age 61)

Haifa

Jacob Katz was a politician who served his community with dedication and public spirit.

Avrohom Yaakov Friedman

1884–1961 (age 77)

Tel-Aviv

A cherished rabbi who inspired his community through kindness and wisdom.

Beni Virtzberg

1928–1968 (age 40)

Beersheba

Beni Virtzberg was a writer whose literary contributions enriched his community's cultural heritage.