Deaths in the 1990s
22,000+ memorials
Rachel Scott
1981–1999 (age 18)
Littleton
Rachel Scott (1981–1999) was from Denver and was buried in Littleton after her passing.
William Dickey
1928–1994 (age 66)
Silverton
William Dickey (1928–1994) lived in Bellingham and was laid to rest in Silverton.
Les Baxter
1922–1996 (age 74)
Corona del Mar
Les Baxter (1922–1996) hailed from Mexia and was buried at Corona del Mar.
Virginia Grace
1901–1994 (age 93)
Cold Spring Harbor
Virginia Grace (1901–1994) was a New York City native buried at Cold Spring Harbor.
Harold J. Ruttenberg
1914–1998 (age 84)
Plum
Harold J. Ruttenberg (1914–1998) was interred at Plum after his life’s journey.
Stanley Stanczyk
1925–1997 (age 72)
North Miami
Stanley Stanczyk (1925–1997) came from Armstrong and was buried in North Miami.
Armando Marroquín
1912–1990 (age 78)
Alice
Armando Marroquín (1912–1990) was from Alice and remains buried there.
Emmie Craddock
1915–1998 (age 83)
San Marcos
Emmie Craddock (1915–1998) hailed from near San Marcos and is buried nearby.
Karla Turner
1947–1996 (age 49)
Gainesville
Karla Turner (1947–1996) of Bentonville is interred in Gainesville.
Vern L. Schield
1902–1993 (age 91)
Waverly
Vern L. Schield (1902–1993) lived in Hawarden and rests in Waverly.
Martin A. Townsend
1929–1998 (age 69)
Lebanon
Martin A. Townsend (1929–1998) spent his life in Lebanon and was buried there.
Lloyd Eugene Rozeboom
1908–1999 (age 91)
Orange City
Lloyd Eugene Rozeboom (1908–1999) was an Orange City resident laid to rest in his hometown.
Marie Jakus
1914–1997 (age 83)
North Olmsted
Marie Jakus (1914–1997) grew up in Cleveland and is buried in North Olmsted.
G. William Cottrell
1903–1995 (age 92)
Hillsborough
G. William Cottrell (1903–1995) came from Detroit and was interred in Hillsborough.
Charlotte Marie Thorpe
1919–1998 (age 79)
Cushing
Charlotte Marie Thorpe (1919–1998) was a Boston native laid to rest in Cushing.
Arthur K. Bolton
1922–1997 (age 75)
Griffin
Arthur K. Bolton (1922–1997) served as Georgia’s attorney general and made Griffin his home.
Glenn C. Wilcox
1927–1995 (age 68)
Mayfield
Glenn C. Wilcox (1927–1995) was born in Paducah and is buried in Mayfield.
Vance Packard
1914–1996 (age 82)
Edgartown
Vance Packard (1914–1996) was a social critic and author born near Granville Summit and later buried in Edgartown.
Charles R. York, Sr.
1913–1999 (age 86)
Fallon
Charles R. York Sr. (1913–1999) was memorialized with burial in Fallon.
Gorilla Monsoon
1937–1999 (age 62)
Cinnaminson Township
Gorilla Monsoon (1937–1999) became a legendary professional wrestler and announcer after leaving Rochester for the nat...
Mykhailo Bazhansky
1910–1994 (age 84)
Hamtramck
Mykhailo Bazhansky (1910–1994) was born in Sniatyn and rests in Hamtramck.
Nancy Moore Thurmond
1971–1993 (age 22)
Edgefield
Nancy Moore Thurmond (1971–1993) was a South Carolinian whose remains rest in Edgefield.
John P. Wortman
1931–1999 (age 68)
Dayton
John P. Wortman (1931–1999) hailed from Bluford and was buried in Dayton.
Morris Muskat
1906–1998 (age 92)
Roosevelt
Morris Muskat (1906–1998) was born in Riga and ended his days buried in Roosevelt.
Jersey Joe Walcott
1914–1994 (age 80)
Pennsauken
Jersey Joe Walcott (1914–1994), a New Jersey native, became world heavyweight boxing champion and was laid to rest in ...
Amelia Opdyke Jones
1913–1993 (age 80)
Sea Girt
Amelia Opdyke Jones (1913–1993) from New Brunswick was an American cartoonist best known for her 'One for the Book' st...
Shimshon Schwartzbard
1917–1998 (age 81)
East Brunswick
Shimshon Schwartzbard (1917–1998) was born in Kalisz and is buried in East Brunswick.
John Douglas Minyard
1943–1990 (age 47)
Anderson
John Douglas Minyard (1943–1990) remained connected to Anderson, where he was also laid to rest.
Princess Ileana of Romania
1909–1991 (age 82)
Ellwood City
Princess Ileana of Romania (1909–1991) was a member of the Romanian royal family who spent her final years in the Unit...
Julia L. Maietta
1909–1994 (age 85)
Clearfield
Julia L. Maietta (1909–1994) hailed from Laquin and was interred in Clearfield.
Paul Gillette
1938–1996 (age 58)
Carbondale
Paul Gillette (1938–1996) was a Carbondale native whose grave remains in that town.
T. Keith Glennan
1905–1995 (age 90)
Manns Choice
T. Keith Glennan (1905–1995), born in Enderlin, became the first administrator of NASA and is buried in Manns Choice.
Norman Hill
1906–1996 (age 90)
Monroeville
Norman Hill (1906–1996) from San Jose was laid to rest in Monroeville.
Russell Bufalino
1903–1994 (age 91)
Swoyersville
Russell Bufalino (1903–1994), born in Montedoro, became a powerful Pennsylvania crime boss and was buried in Swoyersvi...
David Logan
1956–1999 (age 43)
Allegheny Cemetery
David Logan (1956–1999), who hailed from Pittsburgh, is buried in Allegheny Cemetery.
James Komack
1924–1997 (age 73)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
James Komack (1924–1997), a New York City native, was an actor, writer, and television producer best known for shows l...
Dorothy Lamour
1914–1996 (age 82)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Carl David Anderson
1905–1991 (age 86)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Carl David Anderson illuminated the universe’s mysteries with discovery, humility, and an enduring love of science.
Telly Savalas
1922–1994 (age 72)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Joyce Compton
1907–1997 (age 90)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Beloved character actress whose sparkling support roles brightened many classic films.
Mary Kay Bergman
1961–1999 (age 38)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Bob Kane
1915–1998 (age 83)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Visionary comic-book artist who co-created the iconic Batman.
Miklós Rózsa
1907–1995 (age 88)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Leon Ames
1902–1993 (age 91)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Steadfast character actor known for his warm and authoritative screen presence.
John Carter
1929–1991 (age 62)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Michael Hutchence
1960–1997 (age 37)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Charismatic singer who led INXS to international acclaim with powerful shows and evocative lyricism.
Gene Autry
1907–1998 (age 91)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Jeff Porcaro
1954–1992 (age 38)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Legendary drummer whose impeccable grooves elevated recordings across pop, rock, and soul.
Ralph Bellamy
1904–1991 (age 87)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
William H. Clothier
1903–1996 (age 93)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Esteemed cinematographer whose striking visuals shaped the golden era of Western cinema.