Deaths in the 1980s

Pierpont Morgan Hamilton

1898–1982 (age 84)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Pierpont Morgan Hamilton was a Tuxedo Park resident who lived from 1898 to 1982.

Marli Ehrman

1904–1982 (age 78)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Marli Ehrman is remembered for her pioneering work in textile design and her mentorship of generations of students.

Irene Geiringer

1899–1983 (age 84)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Irene Geiringer lived from 1899 to 1983, experiencing the full arc of the modern era.

Eliezer Leopold Ehrmann

1903–1988 (age 85)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Eliezer Leopold Ehrmann is remembered for his thoughtful presence and commitment to family.

Rudolph Goehr

1906–1981 (age 75)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Rudolph Goehr lived from 1906 to 1981, witnessing much of the twentieth century's transformation.

Folkert Brons

1907–1988 (age 81)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Folkert Brons is remembered for his steady work ethic and warm appreciation for community.

Mildred Lane Kemper

1923–1986 (age 63)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Mildred Lane Kemper lived from 1923 to 1986, leaving a lasting impression on her community.

Angelica Schuyler Brown

1890–1980 (age 90)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Angelica Schuyler Brown is remembered for her generous spirit and dedication to service.

Harris Hudson

1888–1982 (age 94)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Harris Hudson lived from 1888 to 1982, experiencing nearly a full century of American history.

Mary Pritchett

1891–1984 (age 93)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Mary Pritchett is remembered for her compassionate presence and the hospitality she offered to all.

Karen Carpenter

1950–1983 (age 33)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Karen Carpenter was a legendary singer and member of The Carpenters, known for her distinctive voice and timeless music.

George O'Hanlon

1912–1989 (age 77)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

George O'Hanlon was a beloved actor and voice artist whose genial presence defined iconic comedy and animation.

Rafael Campos

1936–1985 (age 49)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Rafael Campos lived from 1936 to 1985, contributing to his community during a dynamic era.

Josephine Dunn

1906–1983 (age 77)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Josephine Dunn was a luminous actress whose career gracefully bridged the silent and early sound eras.

Clete Roberts

1912–1984 (age 72)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Vic Tanny

1912–1985 (age 73)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Vic Tanny was a pioneering fitness entrepreneur whose clubs helped turn exercise into a civic ritual.

Louis Goebel

1896–1981 (age 85)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Raymond Severn

1930–1981 (age 51)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Raymond Severn was a gifted child actor whose gentle spirit remained a guiding light for friends and family.

Ernest Severn

1933–1987 (age 54)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

William Severn

1938–1983 (age 45)

Valley Oaks Memorial Park

William Severn was an actor whose early screen work reflected the heartfelt creativity he carried through life.

Hulda Margaret Lyttle

1889–1983 (age 94)

Lincoln Memorial Park

Charles A. Finn

1877–1982 (age 105)

Brookdale Cemetery

Charles A. Finn was a beloved patriarch whose century-long life left a ripple of calm across his community.

Gladys Hurlbut

1898–1988 (age 90)

Wiltwyck Cemetery

Sam Spiegel

1901–1985 (age 84)

Beth Olam Cemetery

Sam Spiegel was an Oscar-winning producer whose bold vision reshaped Hollywood epics.

Bill Schuster

1912–1987 (age 75)

Live Oak Memorial Park

Dorothea Seelye Franck

1917–1988 (age 71)

Wildwood Cemetery

Dorothea Seelye Franck was a nurturing presence whose life celebrated understanding and service.

Oscar Schotte

1895–1988 (age 93)

Wildwood Cemetery

Will Rogers

1898–1983 (age 85)

National Memorial Park

Will Rogers was a steadfast local presence remembered for his generosity of spirit.

J. Perry August

1909–1984 (age 75)

National Memorial Park

Robert Farwell Chatfield-Taylor

1908–1980 (age 72)

Santa Barbara Cemetery

Robert Farwell Chatfield-Taylor was a devoted family man whose steady leadership inspired those around him.

Robert Fremming

1903–1981 (age 78)

Dallas Cemetery

Sammy Kaye

1910–1987 (age 77)

Lakewood Park Cemetery

Sammy Kaye was an American bandleader and composer known for his swing music and radio broadcasts during the 1930s-1950s...

D. Howard Doane

1883–1984 (age 101)

Mount Hope Cemetery

D. Howard Doane was an American agricultural scientist and educator who made significant contributions to crop research.

George Uhle

1898–1985 (age 87)

Lakewood Park Cemetery

George Uhle was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the 1920s-1930s.

J. J. P. Corrigan

1901–1982 (age 81)

Lakewood Park Cemetery

J. J. P. Corrigan was an American businessman and civic leader in Cleveland during the early 20th century.

Neva Inez Fisher Brasfield

1889–1980 (age 91)

Raymondville Memorial Cemetery

Neva Inez Fisher Brasfield was an American homemaker and community member in rural Oklahoma.

Howard B. Adelmann

1898–1988 (age 90)

Lakewood Park Cemetery

Howard B. Adelmann was an American biologist and embryologist known for his research in developmental biology.

Raymond E. Baldwin

1893–1986 (age 93)

Indian Hill Cemetery

Raymond E. Baldwin was an American politician who served as Governor of Connecticut and U.S. Senator.

Elliott Waters Montroll

1916–1983 (age 67)

Mount Lebanon Cemetery

Elliott Waters Montroll was an American theoretical physicist who contributed to statistical mechanics and solid-state p...

Joseph Alsop

1910–1989 (age 79)

Indian Hill Cemetery

Joseph Alsop was an influential American journalist and political columnist known for his syndicated newspaper column.

Emmett Littleton Ashford

1914–1980 (age 66)

Lakewood Cemetery

Emmett Littleton Ashford was the first African American umpire in Major League Baseball history.

George Levitine

1916–1989 (age 73)

Mount Lebanon Cemetery

George Levitine was a Russian-born American musician and composer who contributed to classical music.

Clive Rush

1931–1980 (age 49)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Clive Rush was an American football coach who served as head coach of the Boston Patriots in the AFL.

Estelle Evans

1906–1985 (age 79)

Westview Community Cemetery

Estelle Evans was an American actress known for her work in theater and television productions.

Chester Loomis North

1889–1981 (age 92)

Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum

Chester Loomis North was an American educator and academic administrator in higher education.

Alton Lennon

1906–1986 (age 80)

Oakdale Cemetery

Alton Lennon was an American politician who served as U.S. Representative from North Carolina.

Bella Weitzner

1891–1988 (age 97)

Beth Olam Cemetery

Bella Weitzner was an American woman who lived from 1891 to 1988.

Ted W. Brown

1906–1984 (age 78)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Ted W. Brown was a Springfield resident who lived from 1906 to 1984.

Henrietta Dimond

1897–1981 (age 84)

Ferncliff Cemetery

Henrietta Dimond was an American woman who lived from 1897 to 1981.

Edith Wilson

1896–1981 (age 85)

Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens (South)

Edith Wilson was a Louisville resident who lived from 1896 to 1981.