Deaths in the 1970s
21,000+ memorials
Carmen Colón
1961–1971 (age 10)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Carmen Colón was a Puerto Rican who lived a brief life from 1961 to 1971.
Wanda Walkowicz
1961–1973 (age 12)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Wanda Walkowicz was a Rochester resident who lived from 1961 to 1973.
Michelle Maenza
1962–1973 (age 11)
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Michelle Maenza was a Rochester resident who lived from 1962 to 1973.
Will Geer
1902–1978 (age 76)
Theatricum Botanicum
Will Geer was an American actor and folk singer known for his work in theater and television from 1902 to 1978.
Philip Cochran
1910–1979 (age 69)
Trinity Cemetery
Philip Cochran was an Erie resident who lived from 1910 to 1979.
Jim Scott
1888–1972 (age 84)
Trinity Cemetery
Jim Scott was a Shenandoah resident who lived from 1888 to 1972.
Eva Branman
1891–1973 (age 82)
Westlawn Cemetery
Eva Branman was a woman who lived from 1891 to 1973.
John Lavalle
1896–1971 (age 75)
Swan Point Cemetery
John Lavalle was a Nahant resident who lived from 1896 to 1971.
Spessard Holland
1892–1971 (age 79)
Wildwood Cemetery
Spessard Holland was a Florida politician who served in the U.S. Senate and lived from 1892 to 1971.
Harold Barron
1894–1978 (age 84)
Willamette National Cemetery
Harold Barron was a Chester County resident who lived from 1894 to 1978 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Thomas E. Martin
1893–1971 (age 78)
Willamette National Cemetery
Thomas E. Martin was a Melrose resident who lived from 1893 to 1971 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Arnold L. Bjorklund
1918–1979 (age 61)
Willamette National Cemetery
Arnold L. Bjorklund was a Clinton resident who lived from 1918 to 1979 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Bruce Hitt
1897–1973 (age 76)
Willamette National Cemetery
Bruce Hitt was a Comanche resident who lived from 1897 to 1973 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Clem Koshorek
1925–1975 (age 50)
White Chapel Memorial Cemetery
Clem Koshorek was a Royal Oak resident who lived from 1925 to 1975 and was buried at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery.
Dink O'Brien
1894–1971 (age 77)
Willamette National Cemetery
Dink O'Brien was a San Francisco resident who lived from 1894 to 1971 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Joe Erautt
1921–1976 (age 55)
Willamette National Cemetery
Joe Erautt was a Vibank resident who lived from 1921 to 1976 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Larry G. Dahl
1949–1971 (age 22)
Willamette National Cemetery
Larry G. Dahl was an Oregon City resident who lived from 1949 to 1971 and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.
Mabel Cook Cole
1880–1977 (age 97)
Little Rock Township
Mabel Cook Cole was a Plano resident who lived from 1880 to 1977 and was buried at Little Rock Township.
Lawrence Dixon
1894–1970 (age 76)
Worth Township
Lawrence Dixon was a Chillicothe resident who lived from 1894 to 1970 and was buried at Worth Township.
Evelyn Walker
1909–1972 (age 63)
Westview Cemetery
Evelyn Walker was an Atlanta resident who lived from 1909 to 1972 and was buried at Westview Cemetery.
Oliver Hodnefield
1909–1977 (age 68)
Wheelock
Oliver Hodnefield was a Hampden resident who lived from 1909 to 1977 and was buried at Wheelock.
Ella May Thornton
1885–1971 (age 86)
Westview Cemetery
Ella May Thornton lived from 1885 to 1971 and was buried at Westview Cemetery.
Howard Bucknell
1899–1971 (age 72)
Oconee Hill Cemetery
Howard Bucknell lived from 1899 to 1971 and was buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery.
Earl Keegan, Jr.
1921–1977 (age 56)
Wood National Cemetery
Earl Keegan, Jr. was a Milwaukee resident who lived from 1921 to 1977 and was buried at Wood National Cemetery.
Willard Joseph Chamberlin
1890–1971 (age 81)
Willamette National Cemetery
Willard Joseph Chamberlin (1890-1971) was an American military veteran honored with burial at Willamette National Cemete...
Clyde W. Deal
1888–1978 (age 90)
Willamette National Cemetery
Clyde W. Deal (1888-1978) was a Caldwell County resident who served in the military and was buried at Willamette Nationa...
Sidney Evans
1897–1977 (age 80)
Willamette National Cemetery
Sidney Evans (1897-1977) was a Monroe resident and military veteran interred at Willamette National Cemetery.
Eunice Browning
1897–1971 (age 74)
Woodland Cemetery
Eunice Browning (1897-1971) was an American woman buried at Woodland Cemetery.
Ernst Alexanderson
1878–1975 (age 97)
Vale Cemetery and Vale Park
Ernst Alexanderson (1878-1975) was a Swedish electrical engineer and inventor associated with Uppsala Cathedral Assembly...
William David Coolidge
1873–1975 (age 102)
Vale Cemetery and Vale Park
William David Coolidge (1873-1975) was an American physicist and inventor from Hudson known for contributions to X-ray t...
Robert Cutler
1895–1974 (age 79)
Walnut Hills Cemetery
Robert Cutler (1895-1974) was a Brookline resident buried at Walnut Hills Cemetery.
Henry Gerber
1892–1972 (age 80)
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery
Henry Gerber (1892-1972) was a Bavarian-born American military veteran interred at Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National ...
William Grosvenor Ely III
1898–1976 (age 78)
Vale Cemetery and Vale Park
William Grosvenor Ely III (1898-1976) was an American notable buried at Vale Cemetery and Vale Park.
Wilson D. Leggett, Jr.
1901–1977 (age 76)
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Wilson D. Leggett, Jr. (1901-1977) was a Tarboro resident and naval officer buried at United States Naval Academy Cemete...
John Call
1908–1973 (age 65)
Kensico Cemetery
John Call (1908-1973) was a Philadelphia resident buried at Kensico Cemetery.
Zutty Singleton
1898–1975 (age 77)
Long Island National Cemetery
Zutty Singleton (1898-1975) was an American jazz drummer from Bunkie, Louisiana.
Wynton Kelly
1931–1971 (age 40)
Long Island National Cemetery
Wynton Kelly (1931-1971) was a Brooklyn-born jazz pianist and composer known for his work in bebop and hard bop.
Noble Sissle
1889–1975 (age 86)
Long Island National Cemetery
Noble Sissle (1889-1975) was an Indianapolis-born jazz vocalist, composer, and bandleader of the early jazz era.
Richard J. Tonry
1893–1971 (age 78)
Long Island National Cemetery
Richard J. Tonry (1893-1971) was a Brooklyn resident buried at Long Island National Cemetery.
Jules Munshin
1915–1970 (age 55)
Long Island National Cemetery
Jules Munshin was an American actor, singer, and dancer known for his roles in classic Hollywood musicals during the 194...
Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson
1934–1976 (age 42)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson was an American blues guitarist and singer from Georgia who performed traditional Delta blues...
Pat Flaherty
1897–1970 (age 73)
Long Island National Cemetery
Pat Flaherty was an American race car driver who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1956.
Roland Hayes
1887–1977 (age 90)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Roland Hayes was a pioneering African American tenor and concert singer who broke racial barriers in classical music dur...
Frank Silvera
1914–1970 (age 56)
Long Island National Cemetery
Frank Silvera was an American actor, director, and playwright who appeared in numerous films and television productions.
Michael Valente
1895–1976 (age 81)
Long Island National Cemetery
Michael Valente was an Italian-American individual whose specific occupation and notable achievements are not readily in...
William Redfield
1927–1976 (age 49)
Long Island National Cemetery
William Redfield was an American actor best known for his role as Lieutenant Commander Scott in Star Trek and appearance...
Al Brosch
1911–1975 (age 64)
Long Island National Cemetery
Al Brosch was an American individual whose specific occupation and notable achievements are not readily inferrable from ...
Bill Jackman
1897–1972 (age 75)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Bill Jackman was an American individual whose specific occupation and notable achievements are not readily inferrable fr...
Edgar Amos Love
1891–1974 (age 83)
Mount Auburn Cemetery
Edgar Amos Love was an American bishop and religious leader in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church.
William Artis
1914–1977 (age 63)
Long Island National Cemetery
William Artis was an American sculptor and artist known for his contributions to American art in the 20th century.