Notable Deaths on April 30
770+ people died on this day throughout history
Benjamin T. Onderdonk
1791–1861 (age 70)
Trinity Church
Benjamin T. Onderdonk was an American Episcopal bishop from New York City during the 19th century.
Francisco García Diego y Moreno
1785–1846 (age 61)
Mission Santa Barbara Cemetery
Francisco García Diego y Moreno (1785-1846) was a Mexican ecclesiastical figure from Lagos de Moreno.
Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely
1762–1814 (age 52)
Hampton National Historic Site
Priscilla Dorsey Ridgely was a member of the prominent Ridgely family of Maryland.
Jeremiah Wadsworth
1743–1804 (age 61)
Ancient Burying Ground
Jeremiah Wadsworth was a Hartford resident who lived from 1743 to 1804.
Norma Howard
1960–2024 (age 64)
Antioch Cemetery
Norma Howard (1960–2024) spent her life in Stigler before being laid to rest at Antioch Cemetery.
Jock Zonfrillo
1976–2023 (age 47)
Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium
Barry "Jock" Zonfrillo (4 August 1976 – 1 May 2023) was a Scottish chef, television presenter and restaurateur.
Slava Zaitsev
1938–2023 (age 85)
Zhegalovo Cemetery
Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Zaitsev (Russian: Вячеслав Михайлович Зайцев; 2 March 1938 – 30 April ...
Bob Krueger
1935–2022 (age 87)
Texas State Cemetery
Bob Krueger (1935–2022) was an American politician, ambassador and educator who briefly represented Texas in the U.S. ...
Joanice Bacelar
1933–2022 (age 89)
Cemitério Jardim da Saudade
Joanice Bacelar was a Brazilian individual who lived from 1933 to 2022 and was laid to rest at Cemitério Jardim da Saud...
Yevgeni Tomberg
1948–2021 (age 73)
Alexander Nevsky cemetery
Jevgeni Tomberg (14 June 1948 – 30 April 2021) was an Estonian politician.
Kęstutis Glaveckas
1949–2021 (age 72)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Kęstutis Glaveckas (30 April 1949 – 30 April 2021) was a Lithuanian politician.
Shragee Gestetner
1986–2021 (age 35)
Har HaMenuchot
Shraga Eliyahu "Shragee" Gestetner (1986 – April 30, 2021) was a Canadian-American Hasidic singer and songwriter.
Frederick Kroesen
1923–2020 (age 97)
Arlington National Cemetery
Phillipsburg-born Frederick Kroesen was a four-star U.S. Army general who died in 2020 and was laid to rest at Arlington...
Yehuda Ziat
1935–2020 (age 85)
Har HaMenuchot
Yehuda Ziat left behind a legacy of thoughtful teaching and heartfelt support for learners.
Rishi Kapoor
1952–2020 (age 68)
Mumbai
Rishi Kapoor (4 September 1952 – 30 April 2020) was an Indian actor, film director, and producer who worked in Hindi ...
Robert A. Mott
1920–2019 (age 99)
San Diego
Robert A. Mott (1920–2019) was an American whose final resting place is in San Diego.
Tam Spiva
1932–2017 (age 85)
Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Tam Spiva (1932–2017) was an American television writer whose scripts helped shape family sitcoms in the 1960s and 197...
Raymond P. Kogovsek
1941–2017 (age 76)
Roselawn Cemetery
Raymond P. Kogovsek (1941-2017) of Pueblo was interred at Roselawn Cemetery.
Shlomo Pappenheim
1926–2017 (age 91)
Har HaMenuchot
Shlomo Pappenheim's warm mentorship and careful attention left a gentle mark on all who knew him.
Arild Lauvland
1937–2017 (age 80)
Lund Church
Arild Lauvland shaped spaces that invited reflection.
Robert Gordon Bartholomew
1927–2017 (age 90)
Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh
Remembered for the quiet generosity he brought to Edinburgh life and the steady friendships he nurtured.
Ben E. King
1938–2015 (age 77)
Hackensack Cemetery
Ben E. King (1938–2015) of Henderson is buried at Hackensack Cemetery.
Robert Kasemägi
1919–2015 (age 96)
Metsakalmistu
Robert Kasemägi was a musician who enriched Estonia's soundscape.
Valeri Kalabugin
1947–2014 (age 67)
Liiva Cemetery
Politician Valeri Kalabugin is remembered for guiding civic life with integrity and thoughtful leadership.
Ilmar Kuusemets
1919–2014 (age 95)
Nissi cemetery
Ilmar Kuusemets (1919-2014) was an Estonian from Lipa who was buried at Nissi cemetery.
Andreas Gerwig
1928–2014 (age 86)
Wolfgottesacker
Andreas Gerwig was a respected lawyer whose steady advocacy and mentorship reflected a lifelong dedication to justice.
Anna Hanusová-Flachová
1930–2014 (age 84)
Jewish cemetery in Brno
Anna Hanusová-Flachová was a Czech pianist and Jewish community member in Brno.
Kazimierz Kozub
1935–2014 (age 79)
Southern Communal Cemetery
Kazimierz Kozub (1935–2014) was a politician dedicated to public service and community leadership.
Roberto Mancini
1960–2014 (age 54)
Campo Verano
Italian police officer dedicated to public service and community protection.
Rashid Yasin
1931–2012 (age 81)
St. Louis County
Rashid Yasin (1931–2012) was a Baghdad-born individual whose life eventually led to burial in St. Louis County.
Inna Lukina
1931–2012 (age 81)
cimetière d'Orletsy
Inna Lukina was a scientist who lived from 1931 to 2012.
Mildred C. Fritz
1924–2010 (age 86)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Mildred C. Fritz (1924–2010) came from Collingswood and is laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Poniman
1926–2010 (age 84)
Kalibata Heroes Cemetery
Poniman was Indonesian military personnel who served from 1926 to 2010.
Frédéric Lagnau
1967–2010 (age 43)
Saint Vincent Cemetery
Frédéric Lagnau's compositions continue to uplift listeners with their lyrical depth.
Raymond J. Saulnier
1908–2009 (age 101)
St. Paul's Kent Churchyard
Raymond J. Saulnier (1908–2009) of Hamilton is memorialized at St. Paul’s Kent Churchyard.
Elna Brodthagen
1909–2009 (age 100)
Bispebjerg Cemetery
Elna Brodthagen was a distinguished Danish actor.
Barbara Bartman-Czecz
1934–2009 (age 75)
Bieżanów Cemetery
Polish film director known for her contributions to cinema.
Сирагов, Павел Иванович
1922–2008 (age 86)
Vilnius
Georgy Nikolaevich Pakilev (1922-2008) was a Russian person from Tomsky Uyezd who was buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery...
Sara Sirota
1936–2008 (age 72)
Southern Tel-Aviv Cemetery (Darom)
Sara Sirota was an Israeli judge whose judicial career advanced the cause of justice and the rule of law.
Jiří Šmerda
1960–2008 (age 48)
Cemetery in Tuřany
Jiří Šmerda (1960–2008) was a member of the Tuřany community.
Kazimierz Kaczmarek
1921–2008 (age 87)
Northern Communal Cemetery in Warsaw
Kazimierz Kaczmarek was a Polish resident who lived from 1921 to 2008.
Karl-Heinz Beyer
1928–2008 (age 80)
Evangelischer Kirchhof Nikolassee
Karl-Heinz Beyer was a German pharmacist dedicated to healthcare and pharmaceutical service.
Zola Taylor
1938–2007 (age 69)
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Zola Taylor (1938–2007) was an American singer best known as a member of The Platters before she died in Los Angeles a...
Tom Poston
1921–2007 (age 86)
Hillside Memorial Park
Tom Poston (1921-2007) was a Columbus-born character actor beloved for his turns on sitcoms such as The Bob Newhart Show...
Gordon Scott
1926–2007 (age 81)
Kensico Cemetery
Gordon Scott (1926-2007) was an American film and television actor best remembered as Tarzan in the 1950s and 1960s.
Kevin Mitchell
1971–2007 (age 36)
Churchville Cemetery
Kevin Mitchell (1971–2007) was buried in Churchville Cemetery after he died in Harrisburg.
Bronius Žalys
1921–2007 (age 86)
Antakalnis Cemetery
Bronius Žalys was a poet whose evocative verse captured the depth of Lithuanian experience.
Antonín Dokulil
1930–2007 (age 77)
Cemetery in Rokytnice nad Rokytnou
Antonín Dokulil was a Czech individual who lived from 1930 to 2007 and was buried in the Cemetery in Rokytnice nad Roky...
Irène Kalebdjian
1910–2006 (age 96)
Calverton National Cemetery
Irène Kalebdjian (1910–2006) from Paris’s 9th arrondissement is interred at Calverton National Cemetery.
Herbert Tillander
1909–2006 (age 97)
Hietaniemi cemetery
Herbert Tillander was a prominent Finnish businessperson whose enterprises contributed significantly to the nation's eco...