Obituaries Related to "Ware" from New York Times Archive
Izola Ware Curry, Who Stabbed King in 1958, Dies at 98
In 1958, she stabbed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Harlem book signing — an episode that a decade later would become a rhetorical touchstone in the last oration of his life.
What Book Does Ruth Ware Call ‘Truly Terrifying’?
Ware — whose new thriller, “The Turn of the Key,” enters the list this week at No. 3 — loves haunted-house novels, especially “The Haunting of Hill House.”
We Asked 13 Novelists, From Lee Child to Ruth Ware, ‘What’s the Best Murder You Ever Wrote?’
Karin Slaughter killed a character with antifreeze; Peter Swanson used cashews and a missing EpiPen. Welcome to the devious minds of thriller writers.
Leon Ware, Producer Who Worked With Marvin Gaye, Dies at 77
Mr. Ware helped popularize the “quiet storm” sound, a mix of jazz and R&B, through collaborations with Gaye, Quincy Jones and other notables.
Izola Ware Curry, Who Stabbed King in 1958, Dies at 98
In 1958, she stabbed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a Harlem book signing — an episode that a decade later would become a rhetorical touchstone in the last oration of his life.
Willis Ware, 93, Engineer at Dawn of Computer Age, Dies
As part of a group of engineers developing an early computer, Mr. Ware was first to try to engineer many of the components that would be essential for modern computers.
David S. Ware, Adventurous Saxophonist, Dies at 62
Mr. Ware was a powerful and contemplative jazz saxophonist who helped lead a resurgence of free jazz in New York.
Paid Notice: Deaths WARE, JACK
WARE--Jack. August 9, 2005, at 100, of natural causes, at his home in Westport, CT. Survived by his wife, Margaret, daughter Ellen Cowen, of Westport, son John A. Ware, of Manhattan, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A.B., B.S., M. Engr., Columbia University, twotime All-American water polo player. Co-founder, Agroceres, Brazil; founder, Ware Chemical Corporation. Sculptor, painter; member, Westport Arts Center. His humor, creativity, and wisdom will be greatly missed by all.
Paid Notice: Deaths WARE, MAC
WARE--Mac. Died on April 26, 2004 in Coconut Creek, Florida at age 93. Loving father of Robert, Stephen and Lewis, father-in-law of Teresa and Lois and beloved grandfather of Benjamin, Samuel, Anthony and Nicholas. May he rest in peace.
Paid Notice: Deaths WARE, MAC
WARE--Mac. The friends from Malverne, Long Island join the Ware family in mourning the passing of our dear friend Mac Ware.
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