Rochester (San Bernardino, CA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rochester ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rochester. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ricky Lee Adams (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Upland (CA) on January 21, 1959 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Cucamonga (CA) on October 28, 2011 (a Friday).
- Upland is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Rochester. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Rancho Cucamonga is located nearby and to the northwest of Rochester.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Bellevue Memorial Park, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Lee Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellevue Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellevue Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Bellevue Memorial Park
Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Silver Spring (MD) on August 24, 1986 (a Sunday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on April 9, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Fullerton is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 22.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Washington County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas James 'Nick' Adenhart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Greenlawn Cemetery
Christopher Allport (Actor)
- He was born in Boston (MA) on June 17, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Wrightwood (CA) on January 25, 2008 (a Friday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Wrightwood is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rochester. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery, which is located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher Allport<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Prospect Hill Cemetery
Matthew Ansara (Actor, bodybuilder)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on August 29, 1965 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 2001 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matthew Ansara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Albert Edward Anson (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on September 14, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Monrovia (CA) on June 25, 1936 (a Thursday).
- Monrovia is located in Los Angeles County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Edward Anson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Richard Willard Armour (Author, poet)
- He was born in San Pedro (CA) on July 15, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Claremont (CA) on February 28, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- San Pedro is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Pomona Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west southwest of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Willard Armour<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pomona Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pomona Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Pomona Cemetery
Irving Conrad Ashby (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (MA) on December 29, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 22, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Irving Conrad Ashby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Riverside National Cemetery
George Baker (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Lowell (MA) on May 22, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 7, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lowell is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Riverside National Cemetery
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge (TX) on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Blue Ridge is located in Collin County, Texas.
- El Monte is located in Los Angeles County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Norman H. Bartold (Actor)
- Full name: Norman Hillman Bartold
- He was born somewhere in Alameda County (CA) on August 6, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on May 28, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman H. Bartold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Riverside National Cemetery
Raymond Bond (Actor)
- He was born in Iowa Falls (IA) on April 21, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on February 13, 1972 (a Sunday).
- Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County, Iowa.
- San Bernardino is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Rochester. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west northwest of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Bond<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Corrie ten Boom (Author)
- Full name: Cornelia Arnolda Johanna ten Boom
- She was born in Haarlem (Netherlands) on April 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Placentia (CA) on April 15, 1983 (a Friday).
- Placentia is located in Orange County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Corrie ten Boom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Leavenworth (KS) on January 14, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Whittier (CA) on March 26, 1990 (a Monday).
- Leavenworth is located in Leavenworth County, Kansas.
- Whittier is located in Los Angeles County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Arthur 'Chet' Brewer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Evelyn 'Pinky' Pinckert Brier (Aviation pioneer)
- She was born in Medford (WI) on April 12, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Redlands (CA) on January 20, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Medford is located in Taylor County, Wisconsin.
- Redlands is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Rochester. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Montecito Memorial Park, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Rochester. The cemetery is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Evelyn 'Pinky' Pinckert Brier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montecito Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montecito Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Montecito Memorial Park
Robert Brubaker (Actor)
- He was born in Robinson (IL) on October 9, 1916 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 15, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Robinson is located in Crawford County, Illinois.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Brubaker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Clyde A. Bruckman (Writer, director)
- Full name: Clyde Adolf Bruckman
- He was born in San Bernardino (CA) on September 20, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 4, 1955 (a Tuesday).
- San Bernardino is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Rochester. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde A. Bruckman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairhaven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairhaven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Fairhaven Memorial Park
Morris Alexander Buchanan (Actor)
- He was born in Riverside (CA) on February 26, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Riverside (CA) on August 14, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morris Alexander Buchanan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Riverside National Cemetery
Louis Burston (Producer)
- Born: Louis Burstein
- He was born in Russia in 1877 and died in Pomona (CA) on March 25, 1923 (a Sunday).
- Pomona is located in Los Angeles County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Louis Burston<1>
David Wingate Butler (Director, producer)
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on December 17, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on June 14, 1979 (a Thursday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Wingate Butler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Nicholas Caldwell (Singer)
- He was born in Loma Linda (CA) on April 5, 1944 (a Wednesday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on January 5, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Loma Linda is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Rochester. Both communities are located in San Bernardino County.
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nicholas Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Rolling Hills Memorial Park
Al Campanis (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Albert Sebastian Campanis
- He was born in Kos (Greece) on November 2, 1916 (a Thursday) and died in Fullerton (CA) on June 21, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Fullerton is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Rochester (which is located in San Bernardino County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Loma Vista Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Rochester. The cemetery is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Campanis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loma Vista Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rochester to Loma Vista Memorial Park

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.