Deaths in the 1990s

Heather Farr

1965–1993 (age 28)

St. Francis Catholic Cemetery

Heather Farr was a Phoenix-born professional golfer whose promising LPGA career was cut short by cancer.

Ladimir Kwiatkowski

1928–1994 (age 66)

St. Francis Catholic Cemetery

Ladimir Kwiatkowski (1928–1994) lived in Cleveland and is buried at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

Lawrence Wetherby

1908–1994 (age 86)

Frankfort Cemetery

Lawrence Wetherby (1908–1994) served as Kentucky governor and was buried at Frankfort Cemetery after dying in Middleto...

Thomas Tongue

1912–1994 (age 82)

Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery

Thomas Tongue (1912–1994) of Hillsboro rests in Hillsboro Pioneer Cemetery after a life shaped by service on the Orego...

Mary LaRoche

1920–1999 (age 79)

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Mary LaRoche (1920–1999) was a New York-born actress whose remains were laid to rest at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Curtis LeMay

1906–1990 (age 84)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Curtis LeMay (1906–1990) was a United States Air Force general buried at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery ...

Dean Rusk

1909–1994 (age 85)

Oconee Hill Cemetery

Dean Rusk (1909–1994) of Cherokee County served as U.S. Secretary of State and was buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery.

Mike Kreevich

1908–1994 (age 86)

Union Miners Cemetery

Mike Kreevich (1908–1994) from Mount Olive was a major league baseball outfielder now buried at Union Miners Cemetery.

Victor Emanuel Reichert

1897–1990 (age 93)

United Jewish Cemetery

Victor Emanuel Reichert (1897–1990) rests in United Jewish Cemetery.

Emerson C. Itschner

1903–1995 (age 92)

Willamette National Cemetery

Emerson C. Itschner (1903–1995) died in Chicago and was buried at Willamette National Cemetery.

Ray Novotny

1907–1995 (age 88)

Willamette National Cemetery

Ray Novotny (1907–1995) of Cleveland is interred at Willamette National Cemetery.

Stanley T. Adams

1922–1999 (age 77)

Willamette National Cemetery

Stanley T. Adams (1922–1999) from De Soto is buried at Willamette National Cemetery after serving in the United States...

John Witte

1933–1993 (age 60)

Willamette National Cemetery

John Witte (1933–1993) rests at Willamette National Cemetery.

Donald Joseph Stewart

1895–1996 (age 101)

Willamette National Cemetery

Donald Joseph Stewart (1895–1996) of Spokane was laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery.

Thomas B. Thorson

1917–1999 (age 82)

Willamette National Cemetery

Thomas B. Thorson (1917–1999) is buried at Willamette National Cemetery.

Wayne M. Bissell

1921–1997 (age 76)

Willamette National Cemetery

Wayne M. Bissell (1921–1997) of Walker rests at Willamette National Cemetery.

Arthur Ashe

1943–1993 (age 50)

Woodland Cemetery

Arthur Ashe (1943-1993) was a Richmond-born tennis champion and activist who became the first black man to win Wimbledon...

Erma Bombeck

1927–1996 (age 69)

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

Erma Bombeck (1927-1996) was a Bellbrook-born humorist and columnist whose syndicated wit celebrated everyday family lif...

Harry P. Jeffrey

1901–1997 (age 96)

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

Harry P. Jeffrey (1901-1997) was a lifelong Dayton resident whose life spanned nearly the entire 20th century.

Barrett Deems

1914–1998 (age 84)

All Saints Cemetery

Barrett Deems (1914-1998) was a Springfield-born jazz drummer best known for his energetic work with Louis Armstrong.

Alex Manoogian

1901–1996 (age 95)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Alex Manoogian (1901-1996) was a Smyrna-based industrialist and philanthropist who founded Masco Corporation and support...

Ronald White

1939–1995 (age 56)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Ronald White (1939-1995) was a Detroit-born singer and songwriter who co-founded The Miracles with Smokey Robinson.

Lawrence Payton

1938–1997 (age 59)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Lawrence Payton (1938-1997) was a Detroit vocalist and arranger whose harmonies helped define the Four Tops' sound.

Joe Stubbs

1942–1998 (age 56)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Joe Stubbs (1942-1998) was a Detroit soul singer who fronted groups such as The Falcons and 100 Proof (Aged in Soul).

Arthur Ross

1949–1996 (age 47)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Arthur Ross (1949-1996) was a Detroit songwriter who co-wrote hits like 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me'.

Marv Johnson

1938–1993 (age 55)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Marv Johnson (1938-1993) was a Detroit R&B singer whose 1959 hit 'Come to Me' helped launch Motown Records.

Jean Davies Wright

1897–1999 (age 102)

Woodlawn Cemetery

Jean Davies Wright (1897-1999) was a Pictou County native whose life spanned more than a century before she was laid to ...

Walter H. Miller

1909–1999 (age 90)

Williamsburg Memorial Park

Walter H. Miller (1909-1999) was a Herman-area resident whose longevity made him a living link to much of the 20th centu...

Eulace Peacock

1914–1996 (age 82)

Kensico Cemetery

Eulace Peacock (1914-1996) was a Dothan-born track and field star who famously rivaled Jesse Owens during the 1930s.

Fred W. Friendly

1915–1998 (age 83)

Kensico Cemetery

Fred W. Friendly (1915-1998) was a New York broadcast journalist and producer whose work helped shape CBS News and publi...

Sylvia Fine

1913–1991 (age 78)

Kensico Cemetery

Sylvia Fine (1913-1991) was a Brooklyn-born composer and producer best known for her Broadway tunes and collaborations w...

Robert De Niro Sr.

1922–1993 (age 71)

Kensico Cemetery

Painter Robert De Niro Sr. translated emotion into a modern American palette.

Vivian Blaine

1921–1995 (age 74)

Kensico Cemetery

Vivian Blaine was an accomplished entertainer whose performances delighted audiences throughout her career.

Richard B. Shull

1929–1999 (age 70)

Kensico Cemetery

Richard B. Shull brought warmth to stage and screen with his comic touch.

Claudia McNeil

1917–1993 (age 76)

Kensico Cemetery

Claudia McNeil was a talented performer whose artistic contributions enriched American culture.

Gabriel Katzka

1931–1990 (age 59)

Kensico Cemetery

Gabriel Katzka helped bring imaginative stories to film and television.

Victoria Anna David Tolbert

1916–1997 (age 81)

Kensico Cemetery

Victoria Anna David Tolbert was a valued member of her family and community.

Robert W. Sarnoff

1918–1997 (age 79)

Kensico Cemetery

Robert W. Sarnoff guided broadcasting into a new era while supporting arts and education.

Ned Lehac

1899–1999 (age 100)

Kensico Cemetery

Ned Lehac lived a full century of life, witnessing profound historical change.

Arleigh Burke

1901–1996 (age 95)

United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Admiral Arleigh Burke led with calm determination, leaving a lasting impact on the Navy he loved.

Samuel C. Phillips

1921–1990 (age 69)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Samuel C. Phillips was a distinguished United States Air Force officer whose service exemplified military excellence.

Charles B. Stone III

1904–1992 (age 88)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

General Charles B. Stone III embodied the steadfast discipline of the Air Force while nurturing the airmen in his charge...

James E. Hill

1921–1999 (age 78)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

James E. Hill was a dedicated United States Air Force officer whose service spanned the mid-twentieth century.

Joseph J. Nazzaro

1913–1990 (age 77)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

General Joseph J. Nazzaro kept the Air Force resolute through changing times with thoughtful stewardship.

Marshall S. Roth

1904–1995 (age 91)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Marshall S. Roth was a devoted officer in the United States Air Force who served his nation with honor.

Raymond J. Reeves

1909–1998 (age 89)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

General Raymond J. Reeves upheld the Air Force’s mission with integrity and steady guidance.

Thomas S. Moorman

1910–1997 (age 87)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Thomas S. Moorman (1910-1997) was a United States Air Force general who helped shape strategic air operations during the...

Glen W. Martin

1916–1994 (age 78)

United States Air Force Academy Cemetery

Glen W. Martin (1916-1994) was an Illinois-born United States Air Force general who guided training and readiness progra...

Amelia Agostini de del Río

1896–1996 (age 100)

Kensico Cemetery

Amelia Agostini de del Río (1896-1996) was a Puerto Rican educator and writer who championed cultural heritage in her n...

Mignon G. Eberhart

1899–1996 (age 97)

Long Island National Cemetery

Mignon G. Eberhart (1899-1996) was a prolific Lincoln-born mystery novelist often hailed as the American Agatha Christie...