Deaths in the 1970s

Ellen George McCarter

1898–1978 (age 80)

Locust Valley Cemetery

Ellen George McCarter lived from 1898 to 1978.

Paul Pennoyer Sr.

1890–1971 (age 81)

Locust Valley Cemetery

Paul Pennoyer Sr. lived from 1890 to 1971.

Louise Auchincloss

1914–1974 (age 60)

Locust Valley Cemetery

Louise Auchincloss lived from 1914 to 1974.

Lillian Livingston Remsen

1900–1971 (age 71)

Locust Valley Cemetery

Lillian Livingston Remsen lived from 1900 to 1971.

Priscilla Cotton Howe

1927–1977 (age 50)

Locust Valley Cemetery

Priscilla Cotton Howe (1927-1977) was an American woman whose life spanned the mid-20th century.

Ray Bailey

1913–1975 (age 62)

Greenfield Cemetery

Ray Bailey (1913-1975) was a New York City resident who lived during the mid-20th century.

George Morton Levy

1888–1977 (age 89)

Greenfield Cemetery

George Morton Levy (1888-1977) was a Seaford-based individual who lived through much of the 20th century.

Adelle Davis

1904–1974 (age 70)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Adelle Davis (1904-1974) was a Lizton resident and notable figure in nutrition and health advocacy.

Bob Custer

1898–1974 (age 76)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Bob Custer (1898-1974) was a Frankfort-based individual who lived through the early-to-mid 20th century.

Lou Klein

1918–1976 (age 58)

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 3

Lou Klein (1918-1976) was a New Orleans native known for his contributions to baseball.

Robert Gordon

1895–1971 (age 76)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Robert Gordon (1895-1971) was a Belleville resident who lived during the 20th century.

John Eugene Hasty

1894–1974 (age 80)

Green Hills Memorial Park

John Eugene Hasty (1894-1974) was a Lafayette-based individual from the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Gertrude Pocte Geddes Willis

1878–1970 (age 92)

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 3

Gertrude Pocte Geddes Willis (1878-1970) was a Happy Jack resident and long-lived figure of the early 20th century.

Emmett Schoenbaum

1901–1973 (age 72)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Emmett Schoenbaum (1901-1973) was an American individual who lived during the 20th century.

Donald Holt Loughridge

1899–1974 (age 75)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Donald Holt Loughridge (1899-1974) was a Lincoln resident from the early-to-mid 20th century.

Alice Helen Liu

1952–1973 (age 21)

Green Hills Memorial Park

Alice Helen Liu (1952-1973) was a Los Angeles resident whose life was cut short at age 21.

John William Logan

1924–1972 (age 48)

Green Hills Memorial Park

John William Logan (1924-1972) was a Bakersfield-based individual from the mid-20th century.

Charles Seeger

1886–1979 (age 93)

Springfield Cemetery

Charles Seeger (1886-1979) was an American musicologist and composer known for his work in ethnomusicology.

Brice Worthington Goldsborough II

1902–1971 (age 69)

Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery

Brice Worthington Goldsborough II (1902-1971) was a Cambridge resident from an established American family.

James Theodore Richmond

1890–1975 (age 85)

Rose Hill Cemetery

James Theodore Richmond (1890-1975) was an Ogallala resident whose life spanned nearly nine decades.

Chuck Collins

1903–1977 (age 74)

Maryrest Cemetery

Chuck Collins (1903-1977) lived a 74-year life before his burial at Maryrest Cemetery.

Karl Duany Van Wagner

1894–1971 (age 77)

Maryrest Cemetery

Karl Duany Van Wagner (1894-1971) was a Nyack resident who lived 77 years.

Lizzie Alberta Miller

1875–1975 (age 100)

Longview Cemetery

Lizzie Alberta Miller (1875-1975) of West Bedford lived a full century of life.

John Price Forbes

1903–1977 (age 74)

Longview Cemetery

John Price Forbes (1903-1977) was an Orange Township resident who lived 74 years.

Marian Manley Winser

1892–1977 (age 85)

Fair Mount Cemetery

Marian Manley Winser (1892-1977) was an Atchison resident who lived 85 years.

Theodore Stanwood Kenyon

1890–1978 (age 88)

Fair Mount Cemetery

Theodore Stanwood Kenyon (1890-1978) lived 88 years and was buried at Fair Mount Cemetery.

Myron V. George

1900–1972 (age 72)

Memorial Lawn Cemetery

Myron V. George (1900-1972) was an Erie resident who lived 72 years.

Joseph Striker

1898–1974 (age 76)

Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum

Joseph Striker (1898-1974) was a New York City resident who lived 76 years.

Miriam Cooper

1891–1976 (age 85)

New Cathedral Cemetery

Miriam Cooper (1891-1976) was a Baltimore resident who lived 85 years and was a notable actress.

Bill Kellogg

1884–1971 (age 87)

New Cathedral Cemetery

Bill Kellogg (1884-1971) was an Albany resident who lived 87 years.

Eddie Rommel

1897–1970 (age 73)

New Cathedral Cemetery

Eddie Rommel (1897-1970) was a Baltimore resident and professional baseball player who lived 73 years.

Francis X. Gallagher

1928–1972 (age 44)

New Cathedral Cemetery

Francis X. Gallagher (1928-1972) was a Baltimore resident who lived only 44 years.

Michael O'Shea

1906–1973 (age 67)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Michael O'Shea (1906-1973) was a Hartford resident and actor who lived 67 years.

Jean De Briac

1891–1970 (age 79)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Jean De Briac (1891-1970) was a Paris resident and actor who lived 79 years.

Peter Whitney

1916–1972 (age 56)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Peter Whitney was an American actor known for his character roles in films and television during the mid-20th century.

Frederick Barton Davis

1909–1975 (age 66)

Brookdale Cemetery

Frederick Barton Davis was an American architect and urban planner who contributed to Boston's architectural development...

Geraldine Brooks

1925–1977 (age 52)

Westhampton Cemetery

Geraldine Brooks was an acclaimed American actress and author known for her work in theater, film, and literature.

Kelly Petillo

1903–1970 (age 67)

Pacific Crest Cemetery

Kelly Petillo was an American race car driver who competed in major motorsports events during the early 20th century.

Basil O'Connor

1892–1972 (age 80)

Westhampton Cemetery

Basil O'Connor was an American lawyer and philanthropist who served as president of the March of Dimes.

Kirtley F. Mather

1888–1978 (age 90)

Maple Grove Cemetery

Kirtley F. Mather was an American geologist and educator who made significant contributions to paleontology and geology.

Norman Anderson

1902–1978 (age 76)

Pacific Crest Cemetery

Norman Anderson was an American businessman and civic leader in the Pacific Northwest.

George Winne, Jr.

1947–1970 (age 23)

Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum

George Winne, Jr. was an American anti-war activist and student protester during the Vietnam War era.

Maudie Prickett

1914–1976 (age 62)

Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum

Maudie Prickett was an American character actress who appeared in numerous films and television productions.

Charlie Deal

1891–1979 (age 88)

Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum

Charlie Deal was an American businessman and community figure in western Pennsylvania.

S. Sloan Colt

1892–1975 (age 83)

Westhampton Cemetery

S. Sloan Colt was an American banker and business executive who held leadership positions in major financial institution...

Laura Delano Houghteling

1893–1978 (age 85)

Riverside Cemetery

Laura Delano Houghteling was an American socialite and member of the prominent Delano family.

Corinne Boyd Riley

1893–1979 (age 86)

Sumter Cemetery

Corinne Boyd Riley was an American community leader and philanthropist in South Carolina.

Ed Lafitte

1886–1971 (age 85)

Ivy Hill Cemetery

Ed Lafitte was an American businessman and cultural figure in New Orleans during the early 20th century.

Gwen Cherry

1923–1979 (age 56)

Lincoln Memorial Park

Gwen Cherry was an American politician and civil rights activist who served in the Florida House of Representatives.

Joe Venuti

1903–1978 (age 75)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Joe Venuti (1903-1978) was a pioneering jazz violinist from Philadelphia.