Westview (New Castle County, DE)

Notable Births & Deaths for Westview ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Westview. 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.

David Hayes Agnew (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Hayes Agnew<1>
- He was born in Christiana (PA) on November 24, 1818 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Christiana is located in Lancaster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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Lloyd Alexander (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Alexander<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on January 30, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Drexel Hill (PA) on May 17, 2007 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Drexel Hill is located in Delaware County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
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Edward Enoch 'Jersey' Bakeley (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Blackwood (NJ) on April 17, 1864 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 17, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Blackwood is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenmount Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenmount Cemetery<1>
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Hobart 'Hobey' Amory Hare Baker (Professional hockey, Hockey Hall of Fame - 1945)
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- He was born in Bala - Cynwyd (PA) on January 15, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Toul (France) on December 21, 1918 (a Saturday).
- Bala - Cynwyd is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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Samuel Barber (Composer)
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- He was born in West Chester (PA) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 23, 1981 (a Friday).
- West Chester is located in Chester County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Westview. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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James Barton (Actor)
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- He was born in Gloucester City (NJ) on November 1, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Mineola (NY) on December 19, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Mineola is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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Robert Montgomery Bird (Playwright)
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- He was born in New Castle (DE) on February 5, 1806 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 23, 1854 (a Monday).
- New Castle is located nearby and to the southeast of Westview.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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Joseph Emley Borden (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Jacobstown (NJ) on May 9, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Yeadon (PA) on October 14, 1929 (a Monday).
- Jacobstown is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- Yeadon is located in Delaware County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Westview. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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Catherine Drinker Bowen (Author)
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- She was born in Haverford (PA) on January 1, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Haverford (PA) on November 1, 1973 (a Thursday).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Haverford is located in Delaware County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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Carroll William Brown (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Woodbury (NJ) on February 2, 1887 (a Wednesday) and died in Burlington (NJ) on February 8, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Woodbury is located in Gloucester County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Burlington is located in Burlington County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Laurel Memorial Park, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Memorial Park<1>
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Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Lloyd Brown, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on November 5, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Chester (PA) on April 6, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery<1>
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William Havon 'Bill' Bruton (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Lisman (AL) on December 22, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in Marshallton (DE) on December 5, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lisman is located in Choctaw County, Alabama.
- Marshallton is located nearby and to the west of Westview.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Gracelawn Memorial Park, located nearby and to the east southeast of Westview.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gracelawn Memorial Park<1>
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Walter T. Butterworth (Actor)
- Full name: Walter Thomas Butterworth
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- He was born in Wallingford (PA) on April 4, 1892 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 10, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Wallingford is located in Delaware County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Cabell 'Cab' Calloway (Singer, bandleader)
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- He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 25, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Hockessin (DE) on November 18, 1994 (a Friday).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Hockessin is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Westview. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Joseph Phillip 'Joe' Cassidy (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Chester (PA) on February 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1906 (a Sunday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Chester is located in Delaware County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Westview. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Russ Columbo (Singer, actor)
- Born: Ruggiero Eugenio di Rodolpho Colombo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Columbo<1>
- He was born in Camden (NJ) on January 14, 1908 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Peter J. 'Pete' Conway (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Burmont (PA) on October 30, 1866 (a Tuesday) and died in Clifton Heights (PA) on January 13, 1903 (a Tuesday).
- Burmont is located in Delaware County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Clifton Heights is located in Delaware County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
William Michael 'Bill' Crowley (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 8, 1857 (a Wednesday) and died in Gloucester City (NJ) on July 14, 1891 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Gloucester City is located in Camden County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
Felix Octavius Carr Darley (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Octavius Carr Darley<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on June 22, 1821 (a Friday) and died in Claymont (DE) on March 27, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Claymont is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Westview. Both communities are located in New Castle County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery<1>
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Buddy DeFranco (Musician)
- Full name: Boniface Ferdinand Leonard DeFranco
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- He was born in Camden (NJ) on February 15, 1923 (a Thursday) and died in Panama City (FL) on December 24, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Camden is located in Camden County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Westview (which is located in New Castle County).
- Panama City is located in Bay County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- The body was cremated.
Roy Del Ruth (Director, producer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Del Ruth<1>
- He was born in New Castle (DE) on October 18, 1893 (a Wednesday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on April 27, 1961 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located nearby and to the southeast of Westview.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery<1>
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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.