Deaths in the 2010s

Tim LaHaye

1926–2016 (age 90)

Miramar National Cemetery

Tim LaHaye inspired readers with novels and ministry that reflected his faith.

Norman Abbott

1922–2016 (age 94)

Eternal Valley Memorial Park

Norman Abbott's wit and steady hand guided memorable television moments for many viewers.

Neil Levang

1932–2015 (age 83)

Eternal Valley Memorial Park

Don Marshall

1934–2016 (age 82)

Miramar National Cemetery

Don Marshall brought strength and dignity to every screen role he embraced.

Jack Roeser

1923–2014 (age 91)

St. Joseph Cemetery

Jack Roeser's inventive spirit and generous leadership benefited industry and community alike.

Jerry Coleman

1924–2014 (age 90)

Miramar National Cemetery

Red Borom

1915–2011 (age 96)

Laurel Land Memorial Park

Red Borom's steady presence and community service gave comfort to friends and neighbors.

Rudy Bukich

1930–2016 (age 86)

Miramar National Cemetery

William C. Chasey

1940–2015 (age 75)

Miramar National Cemetery

William C. Chasey's dedication to the nation and to mentoring younger veterans shaped a life of service.

Willie Townes

1943–2017 (age 74)

Laurel Land Memorial Park

Paul T. Gillcrist

1929–2016 (age 87)

Miramar National Cemetery

Admiral Paul T. Gillcrist's leadership at sea and commitment to mentoring future officers exemplified a life of duty.

Frank Sims

1921–2015 (age 94)

Miramar National Cemetery

Timothy White

1974–2010 (age 36)

Eternal Valley Memorial Park

Timothy White's gentle presence brightened every room he entered.

William Bronder

1930–2015 (age 85)

Eternal Valley Memorial Park

William Bronder (1930–2015) was a New York City-born character actor known for portraying grizzled tough guys in film ...

Emerson Able

1931–2015 (age 84)

West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery

Emerson Able (1931–2015) was a Memphis-born U.S. military veteran laid to rest at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemete...

Hal W. Vincent

1927–2015 (age 88)

Miramar National Cemetery

Hal W. Vincent (1927–2015) was a Pontiac-born veteran honored by burial at Miramar National Cemetery.

Barry Jackson

1930–2018 (age 88)

Miramar National Cemetery

Barry Jackson (1930–2018) was a New Jersey-born actor best remembered for his work on stage and in television dramas.

Happy Rockefeller

1926–2015 (age 89)

Rockefeller Family Cemetery

Happy Rockefeller (1926–2015) was a Bryn Mawr-born philanthropist and the second wife of former Vice President Nelson ...

Ivan Sergeyevich Obolensky

1925–2019 (age 94)

Rhinebeck Cemetery

Ivan Sergeyevich Obolensky (1925–2019) was a London-born aristocrat who forged a career as a businessman and publisher...

Bill Dana

1930–2014 (age 84)

Joshua Memorial Park

Bill Dana (1930–2014) was a Pasadena-born comedian and writer best known for the deadpan José Jiménez character.

Bruno Sammartino

1935–2018 (age 83)

Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery

Bruno Sammartino (1935–2018) was an Italian-born professional wrestler who became one of the biggest stars in the WWWF...

Chuck Noll

1932–2014 (age 82)

Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery

Chuck Noll (1932–2014) was a Cleveland-born head coach who guided the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl titles.

Lonnie Mack

1941–2016 (age 75)

River View Cemetery

Lonnie Mack (1941–2016) was a West Harrison-born guitar trailblazer whose fusion of blues and rock inspired generation...

Dan Rooney

1932–2017 (age 85)

Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery

Dan Rooney (1932–2017) was the longtime owner and president of the Pittsburgh Steelers who also served as the U.S. amb...

John William Finn

1909–2010 (age 101)

Saint Carmel Cemetery

John William Finn (1909–2010) was a U.S. Navy chief petty officer and Medal of Honor recipient for his heroism at Pear...

Jeremy Mardis

2009–2015 (age 6)

Beaumont Cemetery

Jeremy Mardis (2009–2015) was a young Louisiana boy whose death after a police shooting drew national attention.

Tim Austin

1956–2019 (age 63)

Grand Lawn Cemetery

Tim Austin (1956–2019) was laid to rest at Grand Lawn Cemetery after a life remembered by family and friends.

Kenneth Appel

1932–2013 (age 81)

Pine Hill Cemetery

Kenneth Appel (1932–2013) was an American mathematician noted for his computer-assisted proof of the four-color theore...

Wendell Ford

1924–2015 (age 91)

Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery

Wendell Ford (1924–2015) was a Kentucky politician who served as governor and U.S. senator.

Christine Johnson

1911–2010 (age 99)

Rosehill Elmwood Cemetery

Christine Johnson (1911–2010) was an American mezzo-soprano and Broadway actress from Hopkinsville.

Leon Hill

1937–2010 (age 73)

Mount Calvary Cemetery

Leon Hill (1937–2010) was a Littlefield native laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Antoinette Pinchot Bradlee

1924–2011 (age 87)

Milford Cemetery

Antoinette Pinchot Bradlee (1924–2011) was an American philanthropist and socialite closely connected to Washington jo...

Alexandra Leigh Hunt

1930–2015 (age 85)

Oakland Cemetery

Alexandra Leigh Hunt (1930–2015) was remembered at Oakland Cemetery following her passing.

Jim Landis

1934–2017 (age 83)

Tulocay Cemetery

Jim Landis (1934–2017) was an American baseball center fielder best known for his years with the Chicago White Sox.

Marylou Whitney

1925–2019 (age 94)

Greenridge Cemetery

Marylou Whitney (1925–2019) was a Kansas City-born philanthropist, socialite, and thoroughbred racing patron.

Ted Connolly

1931–2014 (age 83)

Tulocay Cemetery

Ted Connolly (1931–2014) was an American football guard who played for the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns.

Helena Carroll

1928–2013 (age 85)

Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery

Helena Carroll (1928–2013) was a Glasgow-born actress whose stage and screen work reflected a lifetime in the performi...

Stephen Joyce

1931–2017 (age 86)

Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery

Stephen Joyce (1931–2017) was a New York City-based literary executor who stewarded the legacy of his grandfather Jame...

Adam Perez Diaz

1909–2010 (age 101)

Greenwood/Memory Lawn Mortuary & Cemetery

Adam Perez Diaz (1909–2010) was a Flagstaff-born politician whose advocacy broadened Hispanic representation in Arizon...

Alaina Housley

2000–2018 (age 18)

Tulocay Cemetery

Alaina Housley (2000–2018) was a Vallejo student whose life was tragically cut short in the Thousand Oaks shooting.

Norman B. Ross

1929–2019 (age 90)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Norman B. Ross (1929–2019) was a longtime Saratoga Springs resident interred at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Richard Holbrooke

1941–2010 (age 69)

Oakland Cemetery

Richard Holbrooke (1941–2010) was a New York City-born diplomat best known for brokering peace in the Balkans and serv...

James Salter

1925–2015 (age 90)

Oakland Cemetery

James Salter (1925–2015) was a New York City author celebrated for his novels and memoirs on aviation and family life.

Don Johnson

1926–2015 (age 89)

Rose City Cemetery

Don Johnson (1926–2015) was a Portland-born professional baseball player who spent several seasons in the major league...

Karin von Aroldingen

1941–2018 (age 77)

Oakland Cemetery

Karin von Aroldingen (1941–2018) was a Greiz-born ballerina whose long career included standout performances with the ...

Richard Cowl

1922–2011 (age 89)

Temple Cemetery

Richard Cowl (1922–2011) was a Minneapolis native whose life concluded with burial at Temple Cemetery.

Dorothy Height

1912–2010 (age 98)

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Dorothy Height (1912–2010) was a Richmond-born civil rights leader who championed gender and racial equality for decad...

Dick Gregory

1932–2017 (age 85)

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Dick Gregory (1932–2017) was a St. Louis comedian and civil rights activist who used satire to challenge social injust...

Betty Meggers

1921–2012 (age 91)

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Betty Meggers (1921–2012) was a Washington, D.C. archaeologist whose Amazon research reshaped understandings of prehis...

Jim Podoley

1933–2010 (age 77)

Fort Lincoln Cemetery

Jim Podoley (1933–2010) of Mount Morris is interred at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.