Obituaries Related to "Stein" from New York Times Archive
Zara Steiner, Historian Who Explored World War I’s Roots, Dies at 91
Following history’s paper trail, she wrote about the failures of diplomacy and the period between the world wars.
George Steiner, Prodigious Literary Critic, Dies at 90
He ranged over subjects like the origins of speech, the moral power of literature and the future of truth — and sometimes drew criticism himself.
Sol Stein, Publisher, Author and Champion of James Baldwin, Dies at 92
A founder of the publishing house Stein and Day, he also worked with Dylan Thomas, Budd Schulberg and David Frost and wrote more than a dozen books.
Jacob A. Stein, an Eminence Among Washington Lawyers, Dies at 94
He won a rare Watergate acquittal, gained immunity for Monica Lewinsky to testify against President Clinton and, in the Reagan years, investigated Edwin Meese.
Jacqueline Steiner, 94, Lyricist Who Left Charlie on the M.T.A., Dies
In a song that became a hit for the Kingston Trio in 1959, she conjured up an Everyman who is trapped by Boston’s subway system. He still hasn’t returned.
Elias M. Stein, Mathematician of Fluctuations, Is Dead at 87
Arriving from Europe with diamonds in his shoes (hidden there), he found renown in his field with real-world applications, like charting a stock market.
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Ethel Stein, Who Created Intricate Textile Art, Dies at 100
Ms. Stein studied historical weaving techniques, sometimes with a microscope, to create her art. She also had a noteworthy sock-puppet sideline.
Judith Stein, Author on Liberalism and Economics, Dies at 77
Professor Stein, who taught history at City College for 50 years, was known for her analysis of the black nationalist Marcus Garvey.
Jean Stein, Who Chronicled Wealth, Fame and Influence, Dies at 83
Ms. Stein used oral histories to sketch vivid accounts of Edie Sedgwick, Robert Kennedy and powerful families of Los Angeles.
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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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