Deaths in the 1980s

T. L. Soong

1903–1987 (age 84)

Ferncliff Cemetery

T. L. Soong (1903-1987) was a prominent Chinese businessman and financier.

Ann Lowe

1898–1981 (age 83)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Ann Lowe was an American fashion designer known for creating elegant couture gowns during the mid-20th century.

Harris W. Knudson

1929–1985 (age 56)

Blackfoot

Harris W. Knudson was a resident of Montevideo who lived from 1929 to 1985.

Maxy Pope Alles

1900–1988 (age 88)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Maxy Pope Alles lived from 1900 to 1988 and was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Durward Howes

1899–1981 (age 82)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Durward Howes was an individual who lived from 1899 to 1981 in the United States.

Valerie Germonprez

1897–1988 (age 91)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Valerie Germonprez lived from 1897 to 1988 and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Renee Shin-Yi Chen

1976–1982 (age 6)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Renee Shin-Yi Chen was a child who lived from 1976 to 1982 and was born in Taiwan.

Robert Oliver Clements

1918–1987 (age 69)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Robert Oliver Clements was a Los Angeles resident who lived from 1918 to 1987.

N. Bradford Trenham

1899–1982 (age 83)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

N. Bradford Trenham was an Alexandria resident who lived from 1899 to 1982.

Gisella Neu

1908–1989 (age 81)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Gisella Neu was born in Konská and lived from 1908 to 1989.

Bill Sungale

1913–1985 (age 72)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Bill Sungale was a Burton resident who lived from 1913 to 1985.

James H. Butler

1908–1985 (age 77)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

James H. Butler was a Cathlamet resident who lived from 1908 to 1985.

George W. Patterson, Jr.

1920–1986 (age 66)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

George W. Patterson, Jr. was a Bogalusa resident who lived from 1920 to 1986.

David Bond

1914–1989 (age 75)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

David Bond was a New York City resident who lived from 1914 to 1989.

Tyree Crayon

1968–1989 (age 21)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Tyree Crayon was a Los Angeles resident who lived from 1968 to 1989.

Setrag Vartian

1900–1986 (age 86)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Setrag Vartian was born in Diyarbakır and lived from 1900 to 1986.

Marion H. Nissle

1887–1985 (age 98)

Inglewood Park Cemetery

Marion H. Nissle was an American resident of Bart Township who lived from 1887 to 1985.

Bernard Malamud

1914–1986 (age 72)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Bernard Malamud was an acclaimed American novelist and short story writer born in Brooklyn in 1914.

Oscar Zariski

1899–1986 (age 87)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Oscar Zariski was a renowned mathematician born in Kobryn who made significant contributions to algebraic geometry.

Robert F. Bradford

1902–1983 (age 81)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Robert F. Bradford was an American politician and governor of Massachusetts from 1947 to 1953.

Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.

1902–1985 (age 83)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. was a prominent American diplomat, politician, and U.S. Senator from Massachusetts.

Laurence Curtis

1893–1989 (age 96)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Laurence Curtis was an American businessman and politician from Boston who served in various civic roles.

John Ciardi

1916–1986 (age 70)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

John Ciardi was an American poet, translator, and educator known for his verse translations of Dante's Divine Comedy.

Randall Thompson

1899–1984 (age 85)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Randall Thompson was an influential American composer and music educator known for his choral works.

Robert Walcott

1910–1988 (age 78)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Robert Walcott was an American academic and administrator based in Cambridge.

Shahan Natalie

1884–1983 (age 99)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Shahan Natalie was a resident of Huseinig who lived from 1884 to 1983.

I. F. Stone

1907–1989 (age 82)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

I. F. Stone was an influential American investigative journalist and political commentator known for his independent new...

Robert W. Welch, Jr.

1899–1985 (age 86)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Robert W. Welch, Jr. was an American businessman and political activist who founded the John Birch Society.

Thelonious Monk

1920–1982 (age 62)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Thelonious Monk was a pioneering jazz pianist and composer who revolutionized modern jazz with his innovative style.

George London

1920–1985 (age 65)

Ferncliff Cemetery

George London was a renowned American baritone opera singer and vocal instructor.

Brooks Atkinson

1894–1984 (age 90)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Brooks Atkinson was an influential American theater critic and journalist for The New York Times.

Red Morgan

1883–1981 (age 98)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Red Morgan was an American resident of Neola who lived from 1883 to 1981.

Zhang Youyi

1900–1988 (age 88)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Zhang Youyi was a Chinese resident of Baoshan County who lived from 1900 to 1988.

Carl Engelman

1929–1983 (age 54)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Carl Engelman was a Baltimore native who lived from 1929 to 1983.

C. Gardner Swain

1917–1988 (age 71)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

C. Gardner Swain was a Quincy resident who lived from 1917 to 1988.

Margaret Pearmain Welch

1893–1984 (age 91)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Margaret Pearmain Welch was a Boston native who lived from 1893 to 1984.

Anita Grosvenor Curtis

1895–1980 (age 85)

Mount Auburn Cemetery

Anita Grosvenor Curtis lived from 1895 to 1980.

Ossie Bluege

1900–1985 (age 85)

Lakewood Cemetery

Ossie Bluege was a Chicago-born baseball player who lived from 1900 to 1985.

Spencer Harris

1900–1982 (age 82)

Lakewood Cemetery

Spencer Harris was a Duluth resident who lived from 1900 to 1982.

Paul Burgess Zuber

1926–1987 (age 61)

Albany Rural Cemetery

Paul Burgess Zuber was a Pennsylvania native who lived from 1926 to 1987.

Nola Treat

1885–1983 (age 98)

Lakewood Cemetery

Nola Treat lived from 1885 to 1983.

Kay Kuchenberg Simak

1908–1985 (age 77)

Lakewood Cemetery

Kay Kuchenberg Simak lived from 1908 to 1985.

Fred Luehring

1882–1981 (age 99)

Lakewood Cemetery

Fred Luehring was a Hanover resident who lived from 1882 to 1981.

Violet Nash

1905–1980 (age 75)

Lakewood Cemetery

Violet Nash was a Carroll resident who lived from 1905 to 1980.

Dennis Day

1916–1988 (age 72)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Dennis Day was a Bronx-born entertainer who lived from 1916 to 1988.

Jack La Rue

1902–1984 (age 82)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Jack La Rue was a New York City native and actor who lived from 1902 to 1984.

Jack Wrather

1918–1984 (age 66)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Jack Wrather was an American television and film producer known for creating popular series like The Lone Ranger and Las...

Keefe Brasselle

1923–1981 (age 58)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Keefe Brasselle was an American actor and producer who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the 1950s ...

Marion Martin

1909–1985 (age 76)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Marion Martin was an American actress who appeared in films and on stage during the 1930s and 1940s.

Mushy Callahan

1905–1986 (age 81)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Mushy Callahan was an American boxer and actor who competed as a professional fighter before transitioning to film roles...