Deaths in the 1970s

Josephine Porter Boardman

1873–1972 (age 99)

Main Street Cemetery

Josephine Porter Boardman was a prominent Cleveland socialite and philanthropist active in civic and cultural affairs.

Richards Vidmer

1898–1978 (age 80)

Magnolia Cemetery

Richards Vidmer was a sports journalist and writer known for his coverage of military athletics and outdoor activities.

Gerald St. C. Mickle

1899–1972 (age 73)

Magnolia Cemetery

Gerald St. C. Mickle was a military officer who served during the early-to-mid 20th century.

Howard E. Campbell

1890–1971 (age 81)

Homewood Cemetery

Howard E. Campbell was a Pittsburgh-based businessman and civic leader.

Prince Oana

1908–1976 (age 68)

Oakwood Cemetery

Prince Oana was a Hawaiian musician and entertainer known for his ukulele performances and Hawaiian music.

George L. Howe

1898–1977 (age 79)

Juniper Hill Cemetery

George L. Howe was an architect and educator who contributed to American architectural design.

Homer Owsley, Jr.

1922–1971 (age 49)

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Homer Owsley, Jr. was a military serviceman who served his country during World War II.

Ethel Barrymore Colt

1912–1977 (age 65)

Juniper Hill Cemetery

Ethel Barrymore Colt was an actress and member of the prominent Barrymore theatrical family.

John Drew Colt

1913–1975 (age 62)

Juniper Hill Cemetery

John Drew Colt was an actor and member of the distinguished Barrymore-Colt theatrical dynasty.

Marshall Fulton

1899–1977 (age 78)

Juniper Hill Cemetery

Marshall Fulton was a businessman and civic figure active in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Norman Treigle

1927–1975 (age 48)

Metairie Cemetery

Norman Treigle was an acclaimed American operatic baritone known for his performances in leading opera houses.

Louis Prima

1910–1978 (age 68)

Metairie Cemetery

Louis Prima was a legendary New Orleans jazz musician, bandleader, and entertainer known for his energetic performances ...

James Childs Rea

1882–1973 (age 91)

Homewood Cemetery

James Childs Rea was a Pittsburgh-based businessman and industrial figure.

David O. McKay

1873–1970 (age 97)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

David O. McKay was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a prominent religious lead...

Harold B. Lee

1899–1973 (age 74)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

Harold B. Lee was a religious leader and the 11th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Joseph Fielding Smith

1876–1972 (age 96)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

Joseph Fielding Smith was a prominent theologian and the 10th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain...

Sherman P. Lloyd

1914–1979 (age 65)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

Sherman P. Lloyd was an American politician and businessman from Idaho.

Kimball Young

1893–1972 (age 79)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

Kimball Young was a sociologist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of family and social relati...

Otto M. Nikodym

1887–1974 (age 87)

National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa

Otto M. Nikodym was a Polish mathematician known for his work in measure theory and functional analysis.

Buzz Boyle

1908–1978 (age 70)

New St. Joseph Cemetery

Buzz Boyle was an American professional baseball player who played in the major leagues.

Jim Luken

1921–1979 (age 58)

New St. Joseph Cemetery

Jim Luken was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.

Jan Ćwikliński

1939–1976 (age 37)

National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa

Jan Ćwikliński was a Polish religious figure and member of a monastic community.

Stanisław Gierat

1903–1977 (age 74)

National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa

Stanisław Gierat was a Polish religious figure associated with a Catholic shrine.

Joachim O. Fernández

1896–1978 (age 82)

Metairie Cemetery

Joachim O. Fernández was a prominent New Orleans resident and community figure.

Pete Herman

1896–1973 (age 77)

Metairie Cemetery

Pete Herman was an American professional boxer who competed as a bantamweight champion.

Charles C. Bass

1875–1975 (age 100)

Metairie Cemetery

Charles C. Bass was an American businessman and civic leader.

Moise H. Goldstein Sr.

1882–1972 (age 90)

Metairie Cemetery

Moise H. Goldstein Sr. was a New Orleans businessman and community member.

Neville Levy

1892–1974 (age 82)

Metairie Cemetery

Neville Levy was a New Orleans resident and community figure.

Dave Fleischer

1894–1979 (age 85)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Dave Fleischer was an American animator and director who worked on classic animated films.

Al Sherman

1897–1973 (age 76)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Al Sherman was a Ukrainian-born individual who lived from 1897 to 1973.

Billy Halop

1920–1976 (age 56)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Billy Halop was a New York City-born actor and performer who lived from 1920 to 1976.

Bambi Allen

1938–1973 (age 35)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Bambi Allen was an Illinois-born individual who lived from 1938 to 1973.

ElRay L. Christiansen

1897–1975 (age 78)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

ElRay L. Christiansen was a religious leader who lived from 1897 to 1975.

Emma Ray McKay

1877–1970 (age 93)

Salt Lake City Cemetery

Emma Ray McKay was a Salt Lake City resident who lived from 1877 to 1970.

Sholom Secunda

1894–1974 (age 80)

Montefiore Cemetery

Sholom Secunda was a Ukrainian-born composer and musician who lived from 1894 to 1974.

Clyde B. Smith

1906–1976 (age 70)

Monongahela Cemetery

Clyde B. Smith was a Monongahela resident who lived from 1906 to 1976.

Grant Furlong

1886–1973 (age 87)

Monongahela Cemetery

Grant Furlong was a Roscoe resident who lived from 1886 to 1973.

Israel Alter

1901–1979 (age 78)

Montefiore Cemetery

Israel Alter was a Ukrainian-born individual who lived from 1901 to 1979.

George Wesley Griner, Jr.

1895–1975 (age 80)

Mobile National Cemetery

George Wesley Griner, Jr. was a military veteran who lived from 1895 to 1975.

Nechama Dina Schneerson

1881–1971 (age 90)

Montefiore Cemetery

Nechama Dina Schneerson was a Romanian-born individual who lived from 1881 to 1971.

Joseph Schlossberg

1875–1971 (age 96)

Montefiore Cemetery

Joseph Schlossberg was a Belarusian-born labor organizer and union leader who lived from 1875 to 1971.

Harold Minsky

1915–1977 (age 62)

Montefiore Cemetery

Harold Minsky was a Manhattan-born individual who lived from 1915 to 1977.

Morris Zeldin

1891–1976 (age 85)

Montefiore Cemetery

Morris Zeldin was an individual who lived from 1891 to 1976.

Mark Robson

1913–1978 (age 65)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Mark Robson was a Montreal-born film director and producer who lived from 1913 to 1978.

Cass Elliot

1941–1974 (age 33)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Cass Elliot was an American singer and member of the 1960s folk rock group The Mamas & the Papas.

Lee J. Cobb

1911–1976 (age 65)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Lee J. Cobb was an acclaimed American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

Bruce Geller

1930–1978 (age 48)

Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery

Bruce Geller was an American television and film producer and screenwriter best known for creating Mission: Impossible.

Hilah Drake Wheeler

1877–1970 (age 93)

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Hilah Drake Wheeler was an American woman from Newark, New Jersey.

James Clark

1892–1976 (age 84)

Mount Pleasant Cemetery

James Clark was an American man born in 1892.

Waldo Peirce

1884–1970 (age 86)

Mount Hope Cemetery

Waldo Peirce was an American painter and muralist from Bangor, Maine.