Deaths in the 1970s

Walter L. Willigan

1907–1974 (age 67)

St. John Cemetery

Walter L. Willigan was an American businessman and community figure in New York.

Sal Mineo

1939–1976 (age 37)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Sal Mineo was an American actor and singer who gained fame as a teen idol in the 1950s and 1960s.

Spruille Braden

1894–1978 (age 84)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Spruille Braden was an American diplomat and businessman who served as U.S. Ambassador to Argentina and Colombia.

James Farley

1888–1976 (age 88)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

James Farley was an American politician and businessman who served as Postmaster General under Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Spyros Skouras

1893–1971 (age 78)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Greek-American film producer and executive who founded Twentieth Century Fox and became one of Hollywood's most influent...

Arthur Judson

1881–1975 (age 94)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

American music manager and impresario who managed numerous classical musicians and helped shape the American concert mus...

Bob Considine

1906–1975 (age 69)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

American journalist and author known for his syndicated newspaper column and coverage of major news events.

Claire Merritt Ruth

1897–1976 (age 79)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

American socialite and wife of baseball legend Babe Ruth.

Dan Reeves

1912–1971 (age 59)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

American football pioneer and owner of the Denver Broncos, instrumental in establishing the AFL.

Dolores Costello

1903–1979 (age 76)

Calvary Cemetery

American silent film actress known for her roles in early cinema and her marriage to actor John Barrymore.

Mary Carr

1874–1973 (age 99)

Calvary Cemetery

American silent film actress who appeared in numerous films during the early cinema era.

Boris Yelensky

1889–1974 (age 85)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

Russian-born labor activist and communist organizer involved in early American labor movements.

Irving Potash

1902–1976 (age 74)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

American communist labor organizer and union leader who was imprisoned for his political activities.

Irving Nebenzahl

1914–1979 (age 65)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

American communist and labor activist involved in leftist political movements.

Ellen R. Budow

1952–1974 (age 22)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

American communist activist and member of leftist political organizations.

Otto H. Wangerin

1888–1975 (age 87)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

German-American communist and labor organizer involved in radical political movements.

James E. P. Toman

1915–1970 (age 55)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

American communist and political activist involved in leftist causes.

Morton S. Schaffner

1953–1973 (age 20)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

American communist activist and member of radical political organizations.

Alberto Moreau

1897–1977 (age 80)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

Cuban-born communist and labor activist involved in American leftist movements.

Henry P. Rosemont

1904–1979 (age 75)

Haymarket Martyrs' Monument

Henry P. Rosemont was a San Francisco-based individual who lived from 1904 to 1979 and was honored with burial at the Ha...

James Nusser

1905–1979 (age 74)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

James Nusser was born in 1905 and died in 1979, with his final resting place at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ray Creston Dowling

1901–1974 (age 73)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Ray Creston Dowling was a Denison resident who lived from 1901 to 1974 and was buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery...

Gene Kornman

1897–1978 (age 81)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Gene Kornman was a San Francisco native who lived from 1897 to 1978 and was interred at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery.

Victor Varconi

1891–1976 (age 85)

Calvary Cemetery

Victor Varconi was born in Kisvárda in 1891 and died in 1976, with burial at Calvary Cemetery.

J. Carrol Naish

1896–1973 (age 77)

Calvary Cemetery

J. Carrol Naish was a New York City-born actor who lived from 1896 to 1973 and was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

John M. Costello

1903–1976 (age 73)

Calvary Cemetery

John M. Costello was a Los Angeles resident who lived from 1903 to 1976 and was interred at Calvary Cemetery.

Bryan Foy

1896–1977 (age 81)

Calvary Cemetery

Bryan Foy was a Chicago-born filmmaker and producer who lived from 1896 to 1977 and was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Hal Roach, Jr.

1918–1972 (age 54)

Calvary Cemetery

Hal Roach, Jr. was a Los Angeles-based film industry professional who lived from 1918 to 1972 and was buried at Calvary ...

Ferdie Schupp

1891–1971 (age 80)

Calvary Cemetery

Ferdie Schupp was a Louisville native who lived from 1891 to 1971 and was interred at Calvary Cemetery.

Josephine Dillon

1884–1971 (age 87)

Calvary Cemetery

Josephine Dillon was a Denver-born acting coach who lived from 1884 to 1971 and was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

Barboura Morris

1932–1975 (age 43)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Barboura Morris was a Los Angeles-based actress who lived from 1932 to 1975 and was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery...

Eugene Borden

1897–1971 (age 74)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Eugene Borden was a Paris-born character actor who lived from 1897 to 1971 and was interred at Woodlawn Memorial Cemeter...

Frances Raeburn

1924–1976 (age 52)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Frances Raeburn was a Winston-Salem native who lived from 1924 to 1976 and was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery.

Hirsch Jacobs

1904–1970 (age 66)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Hirsch Jacobs was a New York City-based thoroughbred horse racing trainer who lived from 1904 to 1970 and was buried at ...

Paul Dixon

1918–1974 (age 56)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Paul Dixon was an American resident of Albia who lived from 1918 to 1974.

Richard Kollmar

1910–1971 (age 61)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Richard Kollmar was an American actor, director, and radio personality who lived from 1910 to 1971.

Robert C. Murray

1946–1970 (age 24)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Robert C. Murray was a Bronx resident who lived from 1946 to 1970.

Walter Signer

1910–1974 (age 64)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Walter Signer was a New York City resident who lived from 1910 to 1974.

Joseph M. Callahan

1885–1973 (age 88)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Joseph M. Callahan lived from 1885 to 1973.

Arthur Daley

1904–1974 (age 70)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Arthur Daley was an American sportswriter and journalist who lived from 1904 to 1974.

Frances W. Delehanty

1879–1977 (age 98)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Frances W. Delehanty was a Washington, D.C. resident who lived from 1879 to 1977.

Maie B. Havey

1889–1971 (age 82)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Maie B. Havey was a Manhattan resident who lived from 1889 to 1971.

Philip D. Gendreau

1894–1979 (age 85)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Philip D. Gendreau was a Quebec City resident and photographer who lived from 1894 to 1979.

John Francis Dailey Jr.

1902–1971 (age 69)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

John Francis Dailey Jr. was a Brockport resident who lived from 1902 to 1971.

Genevieve Ebbets Gilleaudeau

1892–1972 (age 80)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Genevieve Ebbets Gilleaudeau was a Brooklyn resident and member of the Ebbets family who lived from 1892 to 1972.

Marjorie Barkentin

1891–1974 (age 83)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Marjorie Barkentin lived from 1891 to 1974.

Kevin Coughlin

1945–1976 (age 31)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Kevin Coughlin lived from 1945 to 1976.

Arthur S. Siegel

1913–1978 (age 65)

Graceland Cemetery

Arthur S. Siegel was a Detroit resident and photographer who lived from 1913 to 1978.

Heluiz Chandler Washburne

1892–1970 (age 78)

Graceland Cemetery

Heluiz Chandler Washburne was a Cincinnati resident and composer who lived from 1892 to 1970.

George M. Gelston

1912–1970 (age 58)

Green Mount Cemetery

George M. Gelston was a resident of Ruxton-Riderwood who lived from 1912 to 1970.