Deaths in the 1980s

Florence Lake

1904–1980 (age 76)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Florence Lake was an American actress and entertainer who appeared in films and television during the early-to-mid 20th ...

Harry Van Arsdale, Jr.

1905–1986 (age 81)

St. John Cemetery

Harry Van Arsdale Jr. was a prominent American labor union leader and organizer in New York City.

Jesse M. Unruh

1922–1987 (age 65)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Jesse M. Unruh was a California politician and Democratic leader who served in the state legislature.

Baron Michele Leone

1909–1988 (age 79)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Baron Michele Leone was an Italian nobleman from Pettorano sul Gizio.

Robert Livingston Ireland Jr.

1895–1981 (age 86)

Lake View Cemetery

Robert Livingston Ireland Jr. was a Cleveland-based businessman and civic figure.

Raymond Henry Norweb

1894–1983 (age 89)

Lake View Cemetery

Raymond Henry Norweb was a prominent American businessman and diplomat.

Forrest C. Donnell

1884–1980 (age 96)

Bellefontaine Cemetery

Forrest C. Donnell was an American politician who served as Governor of Missouri.

Jesse William Sweetser

1902–1989 (age 87)

Congressional Cemetery

Jesse William Sweetser was an American amateur golfer who competed in major tournaments during the 1920s.

Jefferson Burrus

1905–1982 (age 77)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Jefferson Burrus was an American figure from the early 20th century.

Boris Aronson

1899–1980 (age 81)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Boris Aronson was a renowned Ukrainian-born theatrical set designer and art director.

Donald M. Call

1896–1984 (age 88)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Donald M. Call was an American businessman and civic leader from Larchmont.

Marky Markowitz

1923–1986 (age 63)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Marky Markowitz was a Washington, D.C. resident who lived from 1923 to 1986.

Fred W. Thompson

1900–1987 (age 87)

Oakridge Glen Oaks Cemetery

Fred W. Thompson was a Saint John native who lived from 1900 to 1987.

Amy Herrick Requa

1896–1985 (age 89)

Mountain View Cemetery

Amy Herrick Requa lived from 1896 to 1985 and was buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

Alice Pauline Requa

1900–1982 (age 82)

Mountain View Cemetery

Alice Pauline Requa was born in 1900 and died in 1982, buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

William Johnson

1895–1981 (age 86)

Graceland Cemetery

William Johnson was a Chicago resident who lived from 1895 to 1981.

The Amazing Criswell

1907–1982 (age 75)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

The Amazing Criswell was a Princeton-based entertainer who lived from 1907 to 1982.

Elsa Lanchester

1902–1986 (age 84)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Elsa Lanchester was a British actress and performer from the Metropolitan Borough of Lewisham who lived from 1902 to 198...

Alice Terry

1899–1987 (age 88)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Alice Terry was a Vincennes-born actress who lived from 1899 to 1987.

Joseph Patrick Addabbo

1925–1986 (age 61)

St. John Cemetery

Joseph Patrick Addabbo was a Queens-based politician who served from 1925 until his death in 1986.

Wilfred Johnson

1935–1988 (age 53)

St. John Cemetery

Wilfred Johnson was a Brooklyn resident who lived from 1935 to 1988.

Dusty DeStefano

1917–1982 (age 65)

St. John Cemetery

Dusty DeStefano lived from 1917 to 1982 and was buried at St. John Cemetery.

Hal Blakeley

1901–1981 (age 80)

Woodlawn Memorial Cemetery

Hal Blakeley was a San Diego County resident who lived from 1901 to 1981.

Jill Banner

1946–1982 (age 36)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Jill Banner was an American actress from Bremerton who lived from 1946 to 1982.

Yakima Canutt

1895–1986 (age 91)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Yakima Canutt was a legendary stuntman and rodeo performer from Colfax who lived from 1895 to 1986.

Colin Higgins

1941–1988 (age 47)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Colin Higgins was a screenwriter and director who lived from 1941 to 1988.

Ceferino Garcia

1906–1981 (age 75)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Ceferino Garcia was a Filipino-American boxer who became a world champion in the 1930s.

Don Dillaway

1903–1982 (age 79)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Don Dillaway was an American actor who appeared in films during the early sound era.

Jon-Erik Hexum

1957–1984 (age 27)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Jon-Erik Hexum was an American actor and model known for his television roles in the 1980s.

Florence Halop

1923–1986 (age 63)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Florence Halop was an American actress and voice actress who worked in television and animation.

Alice White

1904–1983 (age 79)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Alice White was an American silent film actress and dancer popular during the 1920s.

James Cagney

1899–1986 (age 87)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

James Cagney was an iconic American actor and dancer known for his energetic performances in film and theater.

Billy Martin

1928–1989 (age 61)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Billy Martin was an American professional baseball player and manager who managed the New York Yankees.

Elliott Nugent

1896–1980 (age 84)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Elliott Nugent was an American actor, playwright, and film director active in theater and Hollywood.

Eugene James Keogh

1907–1989 (age 82)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Eugene James Keogh was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Peter Hujar

1934–1987 (age 53)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Peter Hujar was an American photographer known for his portrait and landscape photography.

Jessica Dragonette

1900–1980 (age 80)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Jessica Dragonette was an American singer and actress who was a popular radio and television performer.

Christopher C. McGrath

1902–1986 (age 84)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Christopher C. McGrath was an American politician who served in the New York State Assembly.

Edwin B. Dooley

1905–1982 (age 77)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Edwin B. Dooley was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Richard W. O'Neill

1898–1982 (age 84)

Gate of Heaven Cemetery

Richard W. O'Neill was an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Stephen Davison Bechtel, Sr.

1900–1989 (age 89)

Mountain View Cemetery

Stephen Davison Bechtel, Sr. was an American engineer and businessman who founded the Bechtel Corporation.

William John Fellner

1905–1983 (age 78)

Mountain View Cemetery

William John Fellner was a Hungarian-American economist known for his contributions to economic theory and analysis.

Buddy Noonan

1937–1989 (age 52)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Buddy Noonan was an American actor and comedian who appeared in films and television during the mid-20th century.

Carol Henry

1918–1987 (age 69)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Carol Henry was an American actress who worked in film and television during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Gail Sheridan

1916–1982 (age 66)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Gail Sheridan was an American actress known for her work in film and television productions.

Gino Corrado

1893–1982 (age 89)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Gino Corrado was an Italian-American character actor who appeared in numerous films throughout his career.

Harry Harvey

1901–1985 (age 84)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Harry Harvey was an American actor with a long career in film and television spanning several decades.

June Knight

1913–1987 (age 74)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

June Knight was an American actress and dancer who performed in films and stage productions during Hollywood's Golden Ag...

Ralph Jesson

1893–1985 (age 92)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Ralph Jesson was an American actor who appeared in various film and television productions.

Roland Drew

1900–1988 (age 88)

Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

Roland Drew was an American actor and filmmaker known for his work in early cinema.