Deaths in the 1990s

Sheldon Leonard

1907–1997 (age 90)

Hillside Memorial Park

Sheldon Leonard was an American actor and television producer whose tough-guy persona and behind-the-scenes work helped ...

Sidney Hinds

1900–1991 (age 91)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Sidney Hinds was a U.S. Army officer from Newton whose veteran status led to his interment at Fort Sam Houston National ...

William Robertson Desobry

1918–1996 (age 78)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

William Robertson Desobry was a U.S. Army general recognized for his leadership of armored forces in Europe during and a...

Francis Don Miller

1920–1996 (age 76)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Francis Don Miller was a U.S. Army officer whose decades of service earned him a place at Fort Sam Houston National Ceme...

Samuel J. Brown

1917–1990 (age 73)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Samuel J. Brown was a U.S. Army officer whose military career spanned mid-century conflicts before his burial at Fort Sa...

Peter D. Duff

1906–1990 (age 84)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Peter D. Duff was a U.S. Army officer laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery after a lifetime of service.

Russell S. Codman Jr.

1896–1992 (age 96)

Forest Hills Cemetery

Russell S. Codman Jr. was an American member of Boston's Codman family whose long life culminated with burial at Forest ...

Jim Valvano

1946–1993 (age 47)

Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Jim Valvano was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster best known for leading NC State to the 1983 nationa...

Vermont C. Royster

1914–1996 (age 82)

Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Vermont C. Royster was an American journalist and editorial writer who helmed The Wall Street Journal's editorial page f...

Thad A. Eure

1899–1993 (age 94)

Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Thad A. Eure was an American politician who served as North Carolina's Secretary of State for over five decades.

Stanley Bergerman

1904–1998 (age 94)

Hillside Memorial Park

Stanley Bergerman was an American film producer associated with Universal Pictures' mid-century horror slate.

Matthew Rapf

1920–1991 (age 71)

Hillside Memorial Park

Matthew Rapf brought joyful storytelling to screen while forging kind, collaborative partnerships.

Marcia Weisman

1918–1991 (age 73)

Hillside Memorial Park

Marcia Weisman (1918–1991) was remembered as a devoted community member.

Kenneth Handler

1944–1994 (age 50)

Hillside Memorial Park

Kenneth Handler brought thoughtful artistry and a caring heart to every creative endeavor he supported.

Bob Wilson

1916–1999 (age 83)

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Bob Wilson (1916–1999) was a dedicated serviceman honored at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Robert Burnham, Jr.

1931–1993 (age 62)

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Robert Burnham Jr. guided generations of stargazers with encyclopedic knowledge and abiding kindness.

Donald C. Davis

1921–1998 (age 77)

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Donald C. Davis (1921–1998) served with distinction and is honored at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Edward A. Craig

1896–1994 (age 98)

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Edward A. Craig's steady leadership in the Marine Corps earned him lasting respect.

Nellie Snyder Yost

1905–1992 (age 87)

Fort McPherson National Cemetery

Nellie Snyder Yost (1905–1992) was a woman of grace remembered at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

John Liska

1920–1999 (age 79)

Fort Richardson National Cemetery

John Liska served his country with quiet resolve, inspiring fellow veterans and family alike.

George McNabb

1919–1992 (age 73)

Fort Richardson National Cemetery

George McNabb (1919–1992) was honored for his service and integrity at Fort Richardson National Cemetery.

Douglas V. Radney

1917–1994 (age 77)

Fort Logan National Cemetery

Douglas V. Radney carried the lessons of service into a lifetime of community leadership.

Peter J. Dalessandro

1918–1997 (age 79)

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

Peter J. Dalessandro (1918–1997) was remembered for his principled service at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National C...

Raymond R. Wright

1945–1999 (age 54)

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

Raymond R. Wright exemplified courage in uniform and kept that spirit alive through decades of mentorship.

Jack Briggs

1920–1998 (age 78)

Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

Jack Briggs (1920–1998) was honored for his quiet dignity and service at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemete...

Wandra Merrell

1925–1994 (age 69)

George Washington Memorial Park

Wandra Merrell's generosity and artistry nourished the lives around her.

John Stapp

1910–1999 (age 89)

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

John Stapp (1910–1999) was a visionary whose legacy is honored at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

John Rapacz

1924–1991 (age 67)

Fort Custer National Cemetery

John Rapacz's grit on the football field and compassion off it left an enduring legacy.

Tom Chisari

1922–1995 (age 73)

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

Tom Chisari (1922–1995) was remembered for his dedication and service at Fort Bliss National Cemetery.

Wade Flemons

1940–1993 (age 53)

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Wade Flemons is remembered for his quiet dedication to family and community, now resting in Fort Custer National Cemeter...

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock

1926–1998 (age 72)

Fort Gibson National Cemetery

Benjamin Hoskins Paddock (1926–1998) was honored for his integrity and service at Fort Gibson National Cemetery.

Lilah Cameron Ramsey

1915–1991 (age 76)

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Lilah Cameron Ramsey’s steady spirit and devotion to others endures in memory, resting peacefully at Fort Custer Natio...

Lillian Malloy

1914–1997 (age 83)

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Donald Blasch

1914–1993 (age 79)

Fort Custer National Cemetery

Donald Blasch is remembered for his generous spirit and quiet strength, resting at Fort Custer National Cemetery.

Emmy Gifford

1910–1997 (age 87)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Harold Gifford Jr.

1906–1996 (age 90)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Harold Gifford Jr. is remembered for the encouragement he offered to others, now resting at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Francis T.B. Martin

1904–1995 (age 91)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Herman Harper

1938–1993 (age 55)

Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens

Herman Harper is remembered for his generous friendship and steady kindness, resting at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

William H. Schneider

1934–1994 (age 60)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Christian Hudgins Clarke Jr.

1905–1995 (age 90)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Christian Hudgins Clarke Jr. is remembered for his calm integrity and caring spirit, now resting at Fort Sam Houston Nat...

John C. Schwarzwalder

1917–1992 (age 75)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

John W. White

1910–1992 (age 82)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

John W. White (1910–1992) is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

William A. McElreath

1915–1993 (age 78)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

William A. McElreath (1915–1993) is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Eugene L. Eubank

1892–1997 (age 105)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Eugene L. Eubank (1892–1997) of Mangum is interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Wilfred Edmund Baker

1924–1991 (age 67)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Wilfred Edmund Baker (1924–1991) is buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Everett Pruitt

1921–1991 (age 70)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Everett Pruitt (1921–1991) of Pickton is interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Harry Lancaster Towe

1898–1991 (age 93)

Hackensack Cemetery

Harry Lancaster Towe (1898–1991) represented New Jersey in Congress and is buried at Hackensack Cemetery.

Joe Pasternak

1901–1991 (age 90)

Hillside Memorial Park

Joe Pasternak (1901–1991), the Hungarian-American film producer behind dozens of musicals, was laid to rest at Hillsid...

John Kahn

1947–1996 (age 49)

Hillside Memorial Park

John Kahn (1947–1996), the American bassist best known for his long collaboration with Jerry Garcia, was interred at H...

Ely Landau

1920–1993 (age 73)

Hillside Memorial Park

Ely Landau (1920–1993), the film and television producer, rests at Hillside Memorial Park in New York City.