Deaths in the 1970s

George Wilde

1923–1975 (age 52)

Pinecrest Memorial Park and Garden Mausoleum

George Wilde was an American businessman and community leader in Olney during the mid-20th century.

James Henry Dolan

1885–1977 (age 92)

Jesuit Cemetery

James Henry Dolan was an American Jesuit priest and educator who dedicated his life to religious and academic service.

William J. Murphy

1895–1973 (age 78)

Jesuit Cemetery

William J. Murphy was an American Jesuit priest involved in religious education and pastoral ministry.

Ogden Nash

1902–1971 (age 69)

East Cemetery

Ogden Nash was an American poet and humorist famous for his witty, unconventional light verse and satirical poetry.

Swede Savage

1946–1973 (age 27)

Mountain View Cemetery

Swede Savage was an American race car driver who competed in IndyCar racing before his fatal accident in 1973.

George S. Ballif

1894–1977 (age 83)

Provo City Cemetery

George S. Ballif was an American educator and community leader in Logan, Utah during the 20th century.

Wesley P. Lloyd

1904–1977 (age 73)

Provo City Cemetery

Wesley P. Lloyd was an American politician and public servant who represented Utah in Congress.

Paul Dennis Brown

1892–1974 (age 82)

Saint Ignatius Cemetery

Paul Dennis Brown was an American religious figure and member of the Jesuit order who served in pastoral and educational...

Robert D. Swezey

1907–1979 (age 72)

Saint Patrick Cemetery

Robert D. Swezey was an American businessman and community member in the Boston area during the 20th century.

Susan Harman

1897–1972 (age 75)

Zion Cemetery

Susan Harman (1897-1972) was an American woman buried at Zion Cemetery.

Annie Atkin Tanner

1891–1972 (age 81)

Provo City Cemetery

Annie Atkin Tanner (1891-1972) was a St. George resident who passed away and was buried in Provo City Cemetery.

Grant Holcomb

1917–1977 (age 60)

Mountain View Cemetery

Grant Holcomb (1917-1977) was an American buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

Art Ranney

1889–1970 (age 81)

Daytona Memorial Park

Art Ranney (1889-1970) was a Lima resident buried at Daytona Memorial Park.

Bill Swiacki

1922–1976 (age 54)

Daytona Memorial Park

Bill Swiacki (1922-1976) was a Southbridge native who was buried at Daytona Memorial Park.

Lisa Hill

1966–1974 (age 8)

Central Cemetery

Lisa Hill (1966-1974) was a District of Columbia resident who died young and was buried at Central Cemetery.

Charles Henry Kunsman

1890–1970 (age 80)

Madronia Cemetery

Charles Henry Kunsman (1890-1970) was a Flicksville resident buried at Madronia Cemetery.

John R. Robinson

1907–1972 (age 65)

Masonic Cemetery

John R. Robinson (1907-1972) was a Des Moines resident buried at Masonic Cemetery.

Carolyn Moore Layton

1945–1978 (age 33)

Davis Cemetery

Carolyn Moore Layton (1945-1978) was a Sacramento resident buried at Davis Cemetery.

Bunky Matthews

1915–1976 (age 61)

Daytona Memorial Park

Bunky Matthews (1915-1976) was an American buried at Daytona Memorial Park.

Milton Mingis Holden

1902–1973 (age 71)

Wicomico Memorial Park

Milton Mingis Holden (1902-1973) was an American buried at Wicomico Memorial Park.

George M. Fister

1892–1976 (age 84)

Washington Heights Memorial Park

George M. Fister (1892-1976) was a Logan resident buried at Washington Heights Memorial Park.

Una Lenore Camp

1895–1972 (age 77)

Riverview Cemetery

Una Lenore Camp (1895-1972) was an American buried at Riverview Cemetery.

Melita Hofmann

1907–1976 (age 69)

Central Cemetery

Melita Hofmann (1907-1976) was a Toledo resident buried at Central Cemetery.

Myron F. Diduryk

1938–1970 (age 32)

Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery

Myron F. Diduryk (1938-1970) was a Muzhyliv native buried at Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery.

George D. Shea

1894–1971 (age 77)

Fort Moore Main Post Cemetery

George D. Shea (1894-1971) was an Augusta resident whose life spanned nearly eight decades.

Hellmut W. Stolle

1905–1977 (age 72)

Eden Memorial Park

Hellmut W. Stolle (1905-1977) lived for 72 years before his burial at Eden Memorial Park.

Dr. Thomas James Coogan

1900–1974 (age 74)

Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleums

Dr. Thomas James Coogan (1900-1974) was a physician who practiced medicine during the 20th century.

George Szell

1897–1970 (age 73)

Arlington Memorial Park

George Szell (1897-1970) was a Budapest-born conductor and musician who became a prominent figure in American orchestral...

Albert H. Blanding

1876–1970 (age 94)

Evergreen Cemetery

Albert H. Blanding (1876-1970) was a Clinton resident who lived to be 94 years old.

Harry Simpson

1925–1979 (age 54)

West Hill Cemetery

Harry Simpson (1925-1979) was an Atlanta-born individual who lived 54 years.

Annie Rowan Forney Daugette

1876–1974 (age 98)

Jacksonville City Cemetery

Annie Rowan Forney Daugette (1876-1974) was a Jacksonville resident who lived nearly a century.

Dicksie Bradley Bandy

1890–1971 (age 81)

West Hill Cemetery

Dicksie Bradley Bandy (1890-1971) was a Bartow County resident who lived 81 years.

Danny Murtaugh

1917–1976 (age 59)

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery

Danny Murtaugh (1917-1976) was a Chester native and legendary baseball manager and player.

Sinclair Weeks

1893–1972 (age 79)

Summer Street Cemetery

Sinclair Weeks (1893-1972) was a Newton resident and U.S. government official who served as Secretary of Commerce.

Ashton Sanborn

1882–1970 (age 88)

Rochester Cemetery

Ashton Sanborn (1882-1970) was a Rochester resident who lived 88 years.

Edward C. Von Tress

1899–1976 (age 77)

Fairview Cemetery

Edward C. Von Tress (1899-1976) lived 77 years during the 20th century.

Charles L. Terry

1900–1970 (age 70)

Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery

Charles L. Terry (1900-1970) was a Camden resident who lived seven decades.

Jane Ace

1897–1974 (age 77)

Mount Carmel Cemetery Raytown

Jane Ace (1897-1974) was a Kansas City-born radio actress and comedienne known for her work in early broadcast entertain...

Ray Gunkel

1924–1972 (age 48)

Arlington Memorial Park

Ray Gunkel (1924-1972) was a Chicago native and Major League Baseball pitcher.

John H. Hester

1886–1976 (age 90)

Arlington Memorial Park

John H. Hester (1886-1976) was an Albany resident whose life spanned nearly a century.

Dimitri Shalikashvili

1896–1978 (age 82)

Arlington Memorial Park

Dimitri Shalikashvili (1896-1978) was a Tbilisi-born individual who lived through major 20th century transformations.

Leonard Jimmie Savage

1917–1971 (age 54)

Clover Hill Park Cemetery

Leonard Jimmie Savage (1917-1971) was a Detroit native and statistician known for his contributions to decision theory.

Frank H. Hankins

1877–1970 (age 93)

Redding Ridge Cemetery

Frank H. Hankins (1877-1970) was an Ohio-born sociologist and academic.

Fernandus Payne

1881–1977 (age 96)

Rose Hill Cemetery

Fernandus Payne (1881-1977) was a Shelbyville-born biologist and educator.

George R. Edwards

1890–1972 (age 82)

Memorial Park Cemetery

George R. Edwards (1890-1972) was an individual whose life and career details remain largely undocumented.

Harry Engel

1901–1970 (age 69)

Rose Hill Cemetery

Harry Engel (1901-1970) was a Romania-born individual who established a life in America.

Frank Curry Mathers

1881–1973 (age 92)

Rose Hill Cemetery

Frank Curry Mathers (1881-1973) was an American whose professional accomplishments are not readily apparent from availab...

Alson Hunnicutt Bailey

1908–1973 (age 65)

Sugar Grove Cemetery

Alson Hunnicutt Bailey (1908-1973) was a Clinton County resident with a life spanning the mid-20th century.

Mary Margaret Shaw

1915–1971 (age 56)

Oakland Cemetery

Mary Margaret Shaw (1915-1971) was a Freeport-born woman whose life was cut short at age 56.

Floyd Calvin Shoemaker

1886–1972 (age 86)

Memorial Park Cemetery

Floyd Calvin Shoemaker (1886-1972) was an American who lived through the transformative decades of the 20th century.