Notable Births & Deaths for Swissvale ...

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

• Hugh Beaumont     (Actor, director, writer)
  • Full name: Eugene Hugh Beaumont
  • He was born in Eudora (KS) on February 16, 1909 (a Tueday) and died in Munich (Germany) on May 14, 1982 (a Friday) at the age of 73. The body was cremated.
  • Eudora is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hugh Beaumont<1>
• Annette Bening     (Oscar nominated actress)
  • Born: Annette Carol Bening
  • She was born in Topeka (KS) on May 29, 1958 (a Thursday)
  • Topeka is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Swissvale.
• William S. Burroughs     (Author)
  • He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 5, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on August 2, 1997 (a Saturday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • Lawrence is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William S. Burroughs<1>
• Goldie Colwell     (Actress)
  • Full name: Goldie Frances Colwell
  • She was born in Tecumseh (KS) on January 29, 1889 (a Tueday) and died in Marina del Rey (CA) on July 27, 1982 (a Tueday) at the age of 93. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Tecumseh is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Goldie Colwell<1>
• Elmer G. Dyer     (Cinematographer)
  • He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 24, 1892 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 8, 1970 (a Sunday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Lawrence is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elmer G. Dyer<1>
• Erin Brockovich     (Oscar nominated actress, activist)
  • Born: Erin Pattee
  • She was born in Lawrence (KS) on June 22, 1960 (a Wednesday)
  • Lawrence is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Swissvale.
• Prentice Gautt     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Oklahoma City (OK) on February 8, 1938 (a Tueday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on March 17, 2005 (a Thursday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Douglas County, Kansas).
  • Lawrence is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Prentice Gautt<1>
• Orval Leroy Grove     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Mineral Springs (KS) on August 25, 1919 (a Monday) and died in Carmichael (CA) on April 20, 1992 (a Monday) at the age of 72. He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Sacramento County, California).
  • Mineral Springs is located 5 miles [8 km] to the west of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Orval Leroy Grove<1>
• Ralph George 'Major' Houk     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 9, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Haven (FL) on July 21, 2010 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery (Polk County, Florida).
  • Lawrence is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
• Guy G. McFadden     (1895/08/24:1895/08/28)
  • He was born in Topeka (KS) on September 3, 1872 (a Tueday) and died in Topeka (KS) on March 10, 1911 (a Friday) at the age of 38. He is buried at Topeka Cemetery (Shawnee County, Kansas).
  • Topeka is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Swissvale.
  • Topeka is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Guy G. McFadden<1>
• Edwyn Robert Owen     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • He was born in Saint Louis Park (MN) on June 8, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Topeka (KS) on October 5, 2007 (a Friday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery (Shawnee County, Kansas).
  • Topeka is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edwyn Robert Owen<1>
• Ruth Robinson     (Actress)
  • Born: Ruth Woodall
  • She was born in Topeka (KS) on August 18, 1887 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 17, 1966 (a Thursday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Topeka is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ruth Robinson<1>
• Lucy Hobbs Taylor     (Medical pioneer)
  • She was born in Constable (NY) on March 14, 1833 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrence (KS) on October 3, 1910 (a Monday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Douglas County, Kansas).
  • Lawrence is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Swissvale.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucy Hobbs Taylor<1>

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