Pleasant Ridge (Frederick County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pleasant Ridge ...

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

Max Bishop (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
- He was born in Waynesboro (PA) on September 5, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Waynesboro (PA) on February 24, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
Florence Aby Blanchfield (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Florence Aby Blanchfield<1>
- She was born in Shepherdstown (WV) on April 1, 1884 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on May 12, 1971 (a Wednesday).
- Shepherdstown is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southeast of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Arlington National Cemetery
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located nearby and to the north of Pleasant Ridge.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- 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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- From Pleasant Ridge to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on April 22, 1892 (a Friday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 9, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Woodbine is located in Carroll County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east southeast of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- He was born in Woodbine (MD) on September 7, 1856 (a Sunday) and died in Waverly (MD) on March 5, 1897 (a Friday).
- Woodbine is located in Carroll County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- Waverly is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east southeast of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Loudon Park Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Virginia Hall (World War II spy)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Hall<1>
- She was born in Baltimore (MD) on April 6, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Rockland (MD) on July 8, 1982 (a Thursday).
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Rockland is located in Montgomery County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Heffner<1>
- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Mountain View Cemetery
Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Katherine Boyce Tupper Marshall<1>
- She was born in Harrodsburg (KY) on October 8, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Leesburg (VA) on December 18, 1978 (a Monday).
- Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- Leesburg is located in Loudoun County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the south southeast of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Arlington National Cemetery
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Evergreen Cemetery
Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- She was born in Meriden (CT) on January 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Green Spring Junction (MD) on May 25, 1981 (a Monday).
- Meriden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Green Spring Junction is located in Baltimore County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Ridge to Druid Ridge Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located in Carroll County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the east southeast of Pleasant Ridge. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Ridge to Green Mount Cemetery
John Besson 'Jack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Besson 'Jack' Taylor<1>
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery<1>
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- From Pleasant Ridge to Fairview Cemetery
John Budd Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Budd Taylor<1>
- He was born in Sandy Hill (MD) on May 23, 1873 (a Friday) and died in New Brighton (NY) on February 7, 1900 (a Wednesday).
- Sandy Hill is located in Howard County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Pleasant Ridge (which is located in Frederick County).
- New Brighton is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pleasant Ridge to Fairview Cemetery

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.