Deaths in the 1980s

Reba Z. Whittle

1919–1981 (age 62)

San Francisco National Cemetery

Reba Z. Whittle was an American woman with military service connections.

Marcel Gustave Crombez

1900–1982 (age 82)

San Francisco National Cemetery

Belgian-born Marcel Gustave Crombez (1900-1982) was a notable figure whose life spanned much of the 20th century.

John Dale Ryan

1915–1983 (age 68)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

John Dale Ryan (1915-1983) was a Cherokee military officer who served in the United States Air Force.

John P. McConnell

1908–1986 (age 78)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

John P. McConnell (1908-1986) was a high-ranking United States Air Force general.

Ricky Wilson

1953–1985 (age 32)

Oconee Hill Cemetery

Ricky Wilson (1953-1985) was an Athens-born musician best known as the lead singer of The B-52's.

James C. Bonbright

1891–1985 (age 94)

Oconee Hill Cemetery

James C. Bonbright (1891-1985) was an Evanston-based academic and intellectual figure.

Ann Orr Morris

1924–1987 (age 63)

Oconee Hill Cemetery

Ann Orr Morris (1924-1987) was an Athens resident whose life reflected mid-20th century American society.

Paul J. Ellison

1940–1988 (age 48)

Mount Hope Cemetery

Paul J. Ellison (1940-1988) was a Boston-born individual who lived during the latter half of the 20th century.

Julia Gregg Brill

1891–1985 (age 94)

Union Cemetery

Julia Gregg Brill (1891-1985) was a Tyrone-born woman who lived through most of the 20th century.

Walter Kondratovich

1924–1987 (age 63)

Union Cemetery

Walter Kondratovich (1924-1987) was an individual whose life spanned the mid-to-late 20th century.

Barnaby Keeney

1914–1980 (age 66)

Swan Point Cemetery

Barnaby Keeney (1914-1980) was a Halfway-born academic and university administrator.

Ira Gershwin

1896–1983 (age 87)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Ira Gershwin (1896-1983) was a legendary Manhattan-born lyricist and composer of American popular music.

Maxine Sullivan

1911–1987 (age 76)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Maxine Sullivan (1911-1987) was a Homestead-born jazz vocalist known for her sophisticated interpretations of popular st...

Lee Strasberg

1901–1982 (age 81)

Westchester Hills Cemetery

Lee Strasberg (1901-1982) was a Ukrainian-born acting teacher and founder of The Actors Studio in New York.

Freddie Lindstrom

1905–1981 (age 76)

All Saints Cemetery

Freddie Lindstrom (1905-1981) was a Chicago-born Major League Baseball player and Hall of Famer.

Bert Metzger

1909–1986 (age 77)

All Saints Cemetery

Bert Metzger (1909-1986) was a Chicago-born individual who lived through most of the 20th century.

Joseph DiVarco

1910–1986 (age 76)

All Saints Cemetery

Joseph DiVarco (1910-1986) was an American resident who lived in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Lew Fonseca

1899–1989 (age 90)

All Saints Cemetery

Lew Fonseca (1899-1989) was an Oakland-based American who lived through most of the 20th century.

Dwight D. Guilfoil Jr.

1922–1989 (age 67)

All Saints Cemetery

Dwight D. Guilfoil Jr. (1922-1989) was an Evanston resident during the mid-to-late 20th century.

Milton P. Jarnagin

1909–1988 (age 79)

Oconee Hill Cemetery

Milton P. Jarnagin (1909-1988) was an American who lived during the 20th century.

Mary Dolores Schorsch

1896–1984 (age 88)

All Saints Cemetery

Mary Dolores Schorsch (1896-1984) was an American woman who lived nearly nine decades.

Walter Francis Mullady

1904–1989 (age 85)

All Saints Cemetery

Walter Francis Mullady (1904-1989) was a Buffalo Hart resident during the 20th century.

Eric Hoffer

1902–1983 (age 81)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Eric Hoffer (1902-1983) was a New York City-based American intellectual and writer.

John K. Gerhart

1907–1981 (age 74)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

John K. Gerhart (1907-1981) was a Saginaw resident and military service member.

Joseph E. Schaefer

1918–1987 (age 69)

Long Island National Cemetery

Joseph E. Schaefer (1918-1987) was a Queens resident and U.S. military veteran.

Salvador E. Felices

1923–1987 (age 64)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Salvador E. Felices (1923-1987) was a Santurce resident and U.S. Air Force officer.

Samuel E. Anderson

1906–1982 (age 76)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Samuel E. Anderson (1906-1982) was a Greensboro resident and U.S. Air Force officer.

Truman H. Landon

1905–1986 (age 81)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Truman H. Landon (1905-1986) was a Maryville resident and U.S. Air Force officer.

Don Z. Zimmerman

1903–1983 (age 80)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Don Z. Zimmerman (1903-1983) was an Eugene resident and U.S. Air Force officer.

Joseph Hampton Atkinson

1900–1984 (age 84)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Joseph Hampton Atkinson (1900-1984) was an American military officer.

Lloyd Frank Thanhouser

1902–1986 (age 84)

Kensico Cemetery

Lloyd Frank Thanhouser (1902-1986) was a Milwaukee resident during the 20th century.

Margalo Gillmore

1897–1986 (age 89)

Kensico Cemetery

Margalo Gillmore was a British-American actress who performed on stage and in early cinema during the 20th century.

Angna Enters

1897–1989 (age 92)

Kensico Cemetery

Angna Enters was an American artist, dancer, and mime known for her innovative solo performances and theatrical works.

Winthrop G. Brown

1907–1987 (age 80)

Rock Creek Cemetery

Winthrop G. Brown was an American diplomat who served as U.S. Ambassador to several countries during the Cold War era.

John Kenneth Caldwell

1881–1982 (age 101)

Rock Creek Cemetery

John Kenneth Caldwell was an American businessman and civic leader from Ohio.

Spencer Matthews King

1917–1988 (age 71)

Rock Creek Cemetery

Spencer Matthews King was an American naval officer and military leader.

Edward Brooke Lee

1892–1984 (age 92)

Rock Creek Cemetery

Edward Brooke Lee was an American businessman and prominent figure in Washington, D.C. society.

Dempster McIntosh

1896–1984 (age 88)

Rock Creek Cemetery

Dempster McIntosh was an American businessman and socialite from Newport, Rhode Island.

Lella Warren

1899–1982 (age 83)

Rock Creek Cemetery

Lella Warren was an American author and writer known for her novels and literary works.

George Pitts

1925–1987 (age 62)

Rock Creek Cemetery

George Pitts was an American industrial worker and resident of Pennsylvania.

J. Lister Hill

1894–1984 (age 90)

Greenwood Cemetery

J. Lister Hill was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama.

R. H. Ives Gammell

1893–1981 (age 88)

Swan Point Cemetery

R. H. Ives Gammell was an American painter and art educator based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Frederick R. Goff

1916–1982 (age 66)

Swan Point Cemetery

Frederick R. Goff was an American librarian and bibliographer specializing in rare books and manuscripts.

Henry Hart

1913–1986 (age 73)

Swan Point Cemetery

Henry Hart was an American literary critic and professor of English literature.

Babe Pinelli

1895–1984 (age 89)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Babe Pinelli was an Italian-American professional baseball player and umpire.

Marino Pieretti

1920–1981 (age 61)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Marino Pieretti was an Italian-American professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball.

George Kelly

1895–1984 (age 89)

Holy Cross Cemetery

George Kelly was a San Francisco resident who lived from 1895 to 1984.

Joe Chamberlain

1910–1983 (age 73)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Joe Chamberlain was a San Francisco resident who lived from 1910 to 1983.

Joseph Thomas McGucken

1902–1983 (age 81)

Holy Cross Cemetery

Joseph Thomas McGucken was a Los Angeles resident who lived from 1902 to 1983.

William M. Malone

1900–1981 (age 81)

Holy Cross Cemetery

William M. Malone was a San Francisco resident who lived from 1900 to 1981.