Obituaries Related to "Wheeler" from New York Times Archive
Chris Pendergast, Who Fought A.L.S. Mile After Mile, Dies at 71
Living for 27 years with Lou Gehrig’s disease (and beating the odds), he started Ride for Life, an annual trek that has raised millions for A.L.S. research.
Lonnie Wheeler, 68, Dies; Helped Ballplayers Tell Their Stories
A longtime sportswriter, he collaborated with Hank Aaron, Bob Gibson and Mike Piazza on their autobiographies. “I was there,” he once said, “to make the subject more literary.”
William Wheeler, New York Mass Transit Visionary, Dies at 69
Mr. Wheeler oversaw the strategic planning that led to, among other things, the MetroCard and countdown clocks for subways and buses.
His Body Was Behind the Wheel for a Week Before It Was Discovered. This Was His Life.
A software designer ended his life in his parked car in the East Village. His family asked the police for help finding him, but met resistance.
Lois Wheeler Snow, Critic of Human Rights Abuses in China, Dies at 97
Ms. Snow was an actress and writer whose outspoken criticism was amplified by the legacy of her husband, the journalist Edgar Snow.
After Cabby Dies Behind the Wheel, His Life Comes Into Focus
Mehari Bokrezion was alone when he died in Manhattan, but 500 people came to his funeral.
John Surtees, Two- and Four-Wheel Racing Champion, Dies at 83
Surtees, active in the 1960s and ’70s, was the only driver to hold world titles in motorcycle and auto racing.
Kenny Wheeler, Influential Sound in Jazz, Dies at 84
Critics hailed the ingenuity of Mr. Wheeler’s compositions, which were unfailingly melodic but often veered in unexpected directions, and the understated grace of his playing style.
Alex Moulton, Creator of Quirky Small-Wheeled Bike, Dies at 92
The Moulton bicycle, the forerunner of the collapsible, portable bikes of today, was spurred by the determination of Mr. Moulton, an automotive engineer, to improve upon the traditional bicycle.
Ed Flesh, Who Designed the Wheel of Fortune, Is Dead at 79
Mr. Flesh, an art director, brought garish set design to game shows and created the horizontal spinner that revolves at the center of “Wheel of Fortune.”
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Alice and Ellen Kessler, ’60s Singing Sensations, Die at 89
The twin sisters from Germany, who were nightclub stars and regular guests on international variety shows, chose to end their lives together.
Bonnie Munshin, ‘Velvet Hammer’ of a Hamptons Hot Spot, Dies at 84
At Nick & Toni’s, a restaurant beloved by celebrities and locals alike, she managed its coveted prime real estate, keeping everyone happy and the looky-loos at bay.
Sid Davidoff, Powerful Aide to Mayor Lindsay, Dies at 86
In the 1960s and ’70s, he was a brash lieutenant to a young, ambitious, reform-minded mayor and ended up on President Nixon’s “enemies list.”
Bill Ivey, 81, Dies; Quelled Conservative Ire Over U.S. Arts Agency
As the head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mr. Ivey, a leader in country music, shifted the agency’s focus away from avant-garde work and won more funding.
Alice Wong, Writer and Relentless Advocate for Disability Rights, Dies at 51
Born with muscular dystrophy, she received a MacArthur “Genius” grant in 2024 for her decades of calling attention to the need for equal rights for disabled people.
Todd Snider, Folk Singer With a Wry Wit, Dies at 59
Mentored by the likes of Jimmy Buffett and John Prine, his big-hearted ballads told of heartache even as his humor revealed a steadfast optimism.
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