Rockdale (Baltimore County, MD)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rockdale ...

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

Edwin Thomas Booth (Actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on November 13, 1833 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on June 7, 1893 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Thomas Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Auburn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Auburn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Mt. Auburn Cemetery
John Wilkes Booth (Presidental assassin, actor)
- He was born in Bel Air (MD) on January 10, 1838 (a Wednesday) and died in Port Royal (VA) on April 26, 1865 (a Wednesday).
- Bel Air is located in Harford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Port Royal is located in Caroline County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wilkes Booth<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Green Mount Cemetery
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- 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 in Frederick County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rockdale to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to El Camino Memorial Park
G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for G. Alan Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Forest Hills Cemetery
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fernandas Bowen 'Ferd' Eunick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rockdale to Loudon Park Cemetery
David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Waverly is located in and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Luther 'Scissors' Foutz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Loudon Park Cemetery
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Rockdale to Middletown Cemetery
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the north of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Middletown Cemetery
Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on September 26, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Catonsville (MD) on December 7, 1953 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Catonsville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Veasey 'Slats' Jordan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Loudon Park Cemetery
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Rockdale. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Loudon Park Cemetery
Frederic Arnold Kummer (Author, playwright)
- He was born in Catonsville (MD) on August 5, 1873 (a Tuesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 22, 1943 (a Monday).
- Catonsville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederic Arnold Kummer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Loudon Park Cemetery
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Rockdale. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- Baltimore is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located in York County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Desert Memorial Park
Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Rockdale. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Evergreen Cemetery
Rosa Ponselle (Opera singer)
- Born: Rosa Melba Ponzillo
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Rockdale. Both communities are located in Baltimore County.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Ponselle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Druid Ridge Cemetery
Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in York (PA) on November 10, 2002 (a Sunday).
- York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Rose Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Rose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Rose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to Mt. Rose Cemetery
Lizette Woodworth Reese (Poet)
- She was born in Waverly (MD) on January 9, 1856 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on December 17, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Waverly is located in and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- Baltimore is located in and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Rockdale (which is located in Baltimore County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Rockdale. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lizette Woodworth Reese<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rockdale to St. John's Episcopal Church 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.