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Benjamin T. Onderdonk

1791–1861 (age 70)

Benjamin T. Onderdonk was an American Episcopal bishop from New York City during the 19th century.

1797–1851 (age 54)

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Walter Colton was a Vermont-born clergyman and author known for his religious writings.

1790–1864 (age 74)

Allegheny Cemetery

Mayor of Pittsburgh from 1847 to 1849.

Richard B. Garnett

1817–1863 (age 46)

Hollywood Cemetery

Richard B. Garnett (1817-1863) was a Confederate general from Essex County who served in the American Civil War.

Charles Willson Peale

1741–1827 (age 86)

St. Peter's Churchyard

Charles Willson Peale was a renowned American painter, naturalist, and museum founder who documented the early republic ...

Martin F. Conway

1827–1882 (age 55)

Rock Creek Cemetery

U.S. congressman from Kansas and consul to France.

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Stephen Harriman Long

1784–1864 (age 80)

Stephen Harriman Long (1784-1864) was an American explorer and military officer known for his expeditions in the western...

1765–1844 (age 79)

Phipps Street Burying Ground

Oliver Holden was an American composer and musician known for his hymn compositions during the early 19th century.

Małgorzata Bednarczyk

1951–2025 (age 74)

Rakowicki Cemetery

Polish economist whose analytical work contributed to economic policy and theory.

Ryszard Otręba

1932–2025 (age 93)

Podgórze New Cemetery

Ryszard Otręba (1932-2025) was a Polish individual from Suszec who was laid to rest at Podgórze New Cemetery.

Katharine, Duchess of Kent

1933–2025 (age 92)

Royal Burial Ground

Katharine, Duchess of Kent (born Katharine Lucy Mary Worsley; 22 February 1933 – 4 September 2025), was a member of th...

Sergey Ivanenko

1959–2024 (age 65)

Troyekurovskoye cemetery

Sergey Ivanenko (1959-2024) was a Russian born in Zestaponi, Georgia, who lived through the collapse of the Soviet Union...

1986–2023 (age 37)

Saya Song (1986–2023) was from Seoul and is buried in Freeland.

Ireneusz Michaś

1938–2023 (age 85)

Ireneusz Michaś (14 May 1938 – 4 September 2023) was a Polish veterinarian and politician.

Thorkild Simonsen

1926–2022 (age 96)

Vestre Cemetery

Thorkild Simonsen (7 July 1926 – 4 September 2022) was a Danish politician and member of the Social Democrats.

1940–2022 (age 82)

Podgórze New Cemetery

Allan Rzepka was a painter who lived from 1940 to 2022.

1938–2022 (age 84)

Troyekurovskoye cemetery

Boris Nikolayevich Lagutin (Russian: Борис Николаевич Лагутин; 24 June 1938 – 4 September 2022) ...

1931–2022 (age 91)

Montparnasse Cemetery

Alain Goldmann was a rabbi and compassionate leader whose service strengthened the bonds of his community.

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