Yoni,

The NY Times archives can be searched back to 1996 at
http://query.nytimes.com/search/advanced

The search is free. The first line or so of the article (or obit) will show on
the screen (at no charge). If you want to read the entire article on line
there is a small fee. The exact prices are clearly posted at the web site.

good luck in your search,

Sherri Bobish