Ruth Johnson Colvin
Ruth Johnson Colvin (1916-2024) Philanthropist, author. Ruth Johnson Colvin was born in Chicago, Illinois, and died in Syracuse, New York. She was the founder of Literacy Volunteers of America.
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Howie Cohen
Howie Cohen (1942-2024) Advertising copywriter, author. Howie Cohen was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.
Dan Collins
Dan Collins (1943-2024) Journalist, author. Dan Collins was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and died in Manhattan, New York.
Caleb Carr
Caleb Carr (1955-2024) Military historian, author. Caleb Carr was born in Manhattan, New York, and died in Cherry Plain, New York.
Joel Conarroe
Joel Conarroe (1934-2024) Arts administrator, professor. Joel Conarroe was born in West Orange, New Jersey, and died in the Bronx, New York.
Kate Coleman
Kate Coleman (1942-2024) Journalist. Kate Coleman was born in Rutherford, New Jersey, and died in Oakland, California. She worked for a time at Newsweek in Manhattan, New York.
Maryse Conde
Maryse Conde (1934-2024) Writer, novelist. Maryse Conde was born in Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and died in Apt, France.
Jay Clayton
Jay Clayton (1941-2023) Singer, author. Jay Clayton was born in Youngstown, Ohio, and died in New Paltz, New York. She moved to New York in 1963. Ms. Clayton taught at City College of New York and at The New School. She also ran a retreat for singers in Berne, New York.