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Jimmy Orr, a Favorite Target of the Colts’ Unitas, Dies at 85

2020-10-29T23:45:45+0000

He and Baltimore’s Hall of Fame quarterback were a top passing combination in the ’60s. But he may be best remembered for the pass that never came his way.


Johnny Orr, Coach Who Turned Iowa State Into Contender, Dies at 86

2014-01-03T00:51:55+0000

Orr, who led Michigan to the N.C.A.A. men’s final in 1976, left for Iowa State in 1980 and turned around a moribund program by emphasizing speed over size.


Verne Orr, Air Force Chief Known for Fight Against Waste, Dies at 92

2008-12-06T05:35:07+0000

Mr. Orr was secretary of the Air Force under President Ronald Reagan and, in a campaign against waste, introduced more competition into the process of bidding for military contracts.


Mary Orr, 95, an Author Who Inspired ‘All About Eve’, Is Dead

2006-10-06T05:00:00+0000

Mary Orr, actress and writer whose first short story, about scheming ingenue named Eve Harrington, became Oscar-winning film All About Eve, dies at age 95; photo (M)


Mary Orr, 95, an Author Who Inspired ‘All About Eve’, Is Dead

2006-10-06T04:00:00+0000

Mary Orr was an actress and writer whose first short story, about a scheming ingénue named Eve Harrington, became the Oscar-winning film “All About Eve.”


Paid Notice: Deaths DENHAM, MARY ORR

2006-10-01T05:00:00+0000

DENHAM--Mary Orr Actress and author, died September 22, 2006 at age 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Denham, with whom she collaborated on writing scripts for the theater, notably ''Wallflower'' which premiered on Broadway at the Cort Theater in 1944. She published many works of her own including the short story ''The Wisdom of Eve'' which appeared first in 1947 in Cosmopolitan Magazine and resulted in the 1950 Academy Award winning movie ''All About Eve.'' Mary is survived ...


Paid Notice: Deaths DENHAM, MARY ORR

2006-09-30T05:00:00+0000

DENHAM--Mary Orr Actress and author, died September 22, 2006 at age 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald Denham, with whom she collaborated on writing scripts for the theater, notably ''Wallflower'' which premiered on Broadway at the Cort Theater in 1944. She published many works of her own including the short story ''The Wisdom of Eve'' which appeared first in 1947 in Cosmopolitan Magazine and resulted in the 1950 Academy Award winning movie ''All About Eve.'' Mary is survived ...


Paid Notice: Deaths ORR, GEORGE, PH.D.

2005-11-06T05:00:00+0000

ORR--George, Ph.D. Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is deeply saddened by the loss too soon of its Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and director of its Biodefense Proteomics Research Center. A native of Great Britain, Dr. Orr was a devoted member of the Einstein faculty for more than a quarter-century and an expert in proteomics, the study of the structure and function of proteins. He was an outstanding scientist, teacher, colleague, friend and superb collaborator and ...


Paid Notice: Deaths RUTHERFURD, JACQUELINE ORR

2004-07-11T05:00:00+0000

RUTHERFURD -- Jacqueline Orr. 80 years, of Greenwich, CT, died July 2, 2004 of heart failure. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Orr of Ashland, KY. She was predeceased by her husband, John P. Rutherfurd, and raised three sets of children. Her presence was electric, her energy was magical, her search for knowledge and truth limitless, and her warmth and nurturing everlasting. She leaves us a unique legacy and high standards to guide our lives. She was an accomplished artist wit ...


Paid Notice: Deaths ORR, HENRY STEERS II

2004-01-18T05:00:00+0000

ORR--Henry Steers II, 63, of Katonah, NY and Siasconset, MA died at home on Jan 12. Mr. Orr graduated from Westminster '58, Penn '62 and U New Haven '80. He spent 25 years at The Bank of New England and predecessors State National Bank and Connecticut Bank and Trust. Later became professor of banking at Housatonic College in Bridgeport, CT, from which he retired in June 2003. Mr. Orr was an avid conservationist, fisherman, and birder, active in United Fund of Northern Fairfield County, The Natur ...



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