Notable Deaths on November 16
720+ people died on this day throughout history
Sarah Harris Fayerweather
1812–1878 (age 66)
South Kingstown
Sarah Harris Fayerweather was an American philanthropist and women's education advocate.
Adolphus Heiman
1809–1862 (age 53)
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Adolphus Heiman was a Prussian-born military engineer who lived from 1809 to 1862.
William Shepard
1737–1817 (age 80)
Mechanic Street Cemetery
William Shepard was an American Revolutionary War officer and U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts.
Kari Buen
1938–2025 (age 87)
Sauland Church
Kari Buen was a distinguished sculptor and visual artist.
Svetlana Svetlichnaya
1940–2024 (age 84)
Troyekurovskoye cemetery
Svetlana Afanasyevna Svetlichnaya (Russian: Светлана Афанасьевна Светличная; 15 May 1940 �...
Denise Holstein
1927–2024 (age 97)
Antibes
Denise Holstein (6 February 1927 – 16 November 2024) was a French Auschwitz concentration camp survivor and Holocaust ...
Erzsi Galambos
1931–2023 (age 92)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Erzsi Galambos (1931–2023) was a Hungarian stage, film and television actress.
Ilvi Muiso
1939–2022 (age 83)
Liiva Cemetery
Ilvi Muiso is honored as a devoted rower whose calm determination elevated Estonia's presence on the water.
Piotr Pankanin
1948–2022 (age 74)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Piotr Jerzy Pankanin (16 May 1948 – 16 November 2022) was a Polish chemist and politician.
Tadeusz Maciejewski
1952–2022 (age 70)
Srebrzysko Cemetery
Tadeusz Maciejewski was a respected historian dedicated to historical scholarship and preservation.
Maria Skowrońska
1948–2022 (age 74)
cmentarz komunalny w Olsztynie
Maria Skowrońska was a Polish painter whose work enriched the cultural landscape of Poland.
Jaan Lippmaa
1942–2021 (age 79)
Vana-Pärnu cemetery
Jaan Lippmaa (30 March 1942 – 16 November 2021) was an Estonian engineer and politician.
Kamil Durczok
1968–2021 (age 53)
Katowice
Kamil Sebastian Durczok (6 March 1968 – 16 November 2021) was a Polish journalist, Editor-in-Chief, and presenter of T...
Barbara Czakon
1940–2021 (age 81)
Cemetery at Francuska Street in Katowice
Polish figure skater whose artistry and skill brought distinction to international ice skating.
Adolf Lüchinger
1928–2020 (age 92)
Cemetery Hönggerberg
Adolf Lüchinger was a judge known for his principled decisions and compassionate leadership in the courtroom.
Mieczysław Majewski
1931–2020 (age 89)
Powązki Military Cemetery
Polish diplomat and public servant who represented his nation's interests internationally.
Henryk Gulbinowicz
1923–2020 (age 97)
Municipal Cemetery in Olsztyn
Henryk Gulbinowicz (1923-2020) was a Polish individual born in Vilnius and buried at the Municipal Cemetery in Olsztyn.
Jacques Béchard
1920–2020 (age 100)
cemetery of Chanay
Jacques Béchard was a cherished figure in Chanay, remembered for his kindness.
Tomáš Goller
1941–2019 (age 78)
Vinohrady Cemetery
Tomáš Goller was a Czech man who lived from 1941 to 2019.
Bronisław Dembowski
1927–2019 (age 92)
Basilica Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
Bronisław Dembowski was a Polish individual from Komorowo who lived from 1927 to 2019 and was buried at the Basilica Ca...
Fred Mella
1924–2019 (age 95)
Goupillières
Fred Mella was a French singer and performer.
Éric Morena
1951–2019 (age 68)
Cimetière des Bruyères
Éric Morena (27 October 1951 – 16 November 2019) was a French singer.
Kees Hund
1943–2017 (age 74)
Zorgvlied
Kees Hund (1943–2017) was a landscape architect.
Melvin Laird
1922–2016 (age 94)
Arlington National Cemetery
Melvin Laird, Secretary of Defense under President Nixon who helped shape Vietnam-era policy, was buried at Arlington Na...
Joan Carroll
1931–2016 (age 85)
Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
Joan Carroll (1931–2016) of Paterson was interred at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery.
Mete Dönmezer
1947–2016 (age 69)
Karşıyaka Cemetery
Mete Dönmezer was a Turkish actor known for his compelling performances in cinema and theater.
Stanisław Szpunar
1923–2016 (age 93)
Wilkowyja municipal cemetery in Rzeszów
Stanisław Szpunar was a Polish computer scientist whose career contributed to the advancement of computing in Poland fr...
Leino Hassinen
1924–2015 (age 91)
Tammela
Christian minister Leino Hassinen shepherded congregations with quiet devotion.
Doug Gresham
1929–2015 (age 86)
Royal Oak Burial Park
Doug Gresham was a basketball player who lived from 1929 to 2015.
Leyla Umar
1927–2015 (age 88)
Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Leyla Umar was a Turkish author whose literary works contributed to Turkish cultural heritage.
Atilla Arcan
1945–2015 (age 70)
Küçükyalı Cemetery
Atilla Arcan was a distinguished Turkish actor whose compelling performances earned him recognition in Turkish cinema an...
Vitaliy Vasilevitsj Fomin
1930–2015 (age 85)
Shirokorechenskoe Cemetery
Vitaliy Vasilevitsj Fomin was a Russian scientist whose research contributed to his field of study.
Carl Sanders
1925–2014 (age 89)
Westover Memorial Park
Carl Sanders (1925–2014) was connected to Augusta and is buried in Westover Memorial Park.
Aleksander Transtok
1925–2014 (age 89)
Kudjape Cemetery
Aleksander Transtok was an Estonian resident of Kuressaare who lived from 1925 to 2014 and was buried at Kudjape Cemeter...
Dénes Karasszon
1925–2014 (age 89)
Csengőd
Dénes Karasszon was a respected Hungarian veterinarian dedicated to advancing animal health and veterinary medicine.
Jiří Schejbal
1951–2014 (age 63)
Vršovice Cemetery
Jiří Schejbal (1951–2014) was a Czech resident remembered in Vršovice Cemetery.
Billy Hardwick
1941–2013 (age 72)
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery
Billy Hardwick (1941–2013) was an American professional bowler celebrated for his achievements and laid to rest in Flo...
Shulamit Hartal
1937–2013 (age 76)
Kiryat Shaul Cemetery
Shulamit Hartal was a sculptor who transformed stone into expressions of resilience and beauty.
Yehiel Kadishai
1923–2013 (age 90)
Nahalat Yitzhak Cemetery
Yehiel Kadishai devoted decades to steady leadership as a secretary in his community.
Sámuel Patakfalvi
1922–2013 (age 91)
Farkasréti Cemetery
Economist Sámuel Patakfalvi shaped post-war economic thought with steady scholarship and quiet mentorship.
Žibuntas Mikšys
1923–2013 (age 90)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Žibuntas Mikšys was a Lithuanian printmaker whose artistic work significantly contributed to printmaking traditions.
Maie Toompere
1940–2012 (age 72)
Metsakalmistu
Actor Maie Toompere brought warmth and depth to the stage while nurturing emerging talent.
Maria Koryakina
1920–2011 (age 91)
Krasnoyarsk Krai
Maria Koryakina was a writer from Krasnoyarsk Krai whose literary works enriched Russian culture.
Agnès Marin
1997–2011 (age 14)
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Agnès Marin's short life continues to inspire renewed dedication to protecting every child.
Ronni Chasen
1946–2010 (age 64)
Hillside Memorial Park
Ronni Chasen was an American film publicist who represented stars and shaped promotional campaigns across Hollywood.
Britton Chance
1913–2010 (age 97)
The Woodlands
Britton Chance (1913–2010) was a Wilkes-Barre-born American naval architect, biomedical researcher, and Olympic champi...
Ludmila Formanová
1931–2010 (age 79)
Ústřední hřbitov Neředín
Ludmila Formanová was a Czech woman whose life spanned most of the twentieth century.
Bucky Williams
1906–2009 (age 103)
Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Bucky Williams (1906-2009) was a Baltimore-born American baseball player whose long life bridged fans across much of the...
Ken Kirk
1938–2009 (age 71)
Glenwood Cemetery
Ken Kirk (1938–2009) was an American football player who spent part of his life in the Nashville area before his inter...
Walter Laugwitz
1925–2009 (age 84)
Bergfriedhof Durlach
Walter Laugwitz was a German actor whose performances contributed to the tradition of German theatre and film.