Obituaries Related to "Marks" from New York Times Archive
Man Who Sat on Death Row Is Cleared After Bite-Mark Evidence Is Doubted
Eddie Lee Howard of Mississippi spent more than two decades in prison, but the evidence used to convict him in a 1992 killing is no longer considered reliable.
Mark Andrews, North Dakota Farmer-Politician, Dies at 94
His support for agriculture helped him win nine elections to the House and one to the Senate, despite a moderate-to-liberal voting record as a Republican.
Joan Marks, Doyenne of Genetic Counselors, Dies at 91
She taught counselors to empower their patients to make informed medical decisions about genetic tests and inherited diseases.
Denny O’Neil, Writer Who Left His Mark on Batman, Dies at 81
In a long career with both DC and Marvel, Mr. O’Neil became best known for writing superhero comics that addressed social issues.
Paul Marks, Who Pushed Sloan Kettering to Greatness, Dies at 93
A charismatic leader, Dr. Marks brought the fruits of a scientific revolution to an institution that, when he took over, was behind the times.
Hubble Marks 30 Years of Seeing a Universe Being Born and Dying
A new image reminds us of what the orbiting observatory has let us see.
Mark Blum, a Familiar Face Off Broadway, Is Dead at 69
Mr. Blum, who died of coronavirus complications, was also seen on Broadway; in “Crocodile Dundee” and other movies; and on numerous television shows.
Jay Kriegel, a ‘New York City Patriot,’ Is Dead at 79
A former whiz kid in Lindsay’s City Hall, he became a knows-everybody “process broker” with wide reach in civic affairs, broadcasting and real estate.
Andrés Gimeno, Who Broke French Open Age Mark, Dies at 82
With an aggressive forehand and an arsenal of lobs, drop shots and slices, he was one of Spain’s most prominent tennis players and the oldest man to win a singles title at the French Open.
Mark Hurd, Co-Chief Executive of Oracle, Is Dead at 62
Mr. Hurd, who previously ran Hewlett-Packard and other technology businesses, had stepped aside last month from Oracle for health reasons.
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Susan Sheehan, Pulitzer-Winning Chronicler of Lives on the Margins, Dies at 88
As a journalist and author, she wrote meticulous portraits of people for The New Yorker. Her book “Is There No Place on Earth for Me?” won the Pulitzer Prize.
Norman Francis, Who Led Xavier University Into a New Era, Dies at 94
He was America’s longest-serving college president, with 47 years of service, by the time he retired in 2015.
Willie Colón, a Luminary of Salsa Music, Dies at 75
A trombonist, singer, bandleader, composer and arranger, he collaborated with Rubén Blades on “Siembra,” a 1978 release that became one of the top-selling salsa albums of all time.
Tom Noonan, Actor Renowned for Onscreen Menace, Dies at 74
He played memorable screen villains, notably a psychopath in “Manhunter,” but also wrote, directed and starred in well-received plays at a theater he founded in Manhattan.
Bill Mazeroski, 89, Whose 9th-Inning Blast Made Pirates Champs, Is Dead
It was Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, when an infielder known for his glove, not his bat, crushed the powerful Yankees with one swing, bringing joy to Pittsburgh.
John Shirreffs, 80, Dies; Trainer of a Nearly Perfect Horse
He guided Zenyatta, a spectacular mare, to 19 consecutive wins. Earlier, he won the Kentucky Derby with Giacomo, a 50-1 long shot.
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