Pinehurst (Atlantic County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pinehurst ...

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

James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady (Railroad magnate)
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 12, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 13, 1917 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan 'Diamond Jim' Brady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Holy Cross Cemetery
King Kong Bundy (Professional wrestler, comedian, actor)
- Born: Christopher Alan Pallies
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on November 7, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Glassborough (NJ) on March 4, 2019 (a Monday).
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Glassborough is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west northwest of Pinehurst. The cemetery is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for King Kong Bundy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Hillcrest Memorial Park
Angelo Coia (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 21, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Brigantine (NJ) on January 2, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Brigantine is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the north northwest of Pinehurst. The cemetery is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Coia<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Resurrection Cemetery
Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins (Actor, comedian)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 30, 1883 (a Tuesday) and died in Arcadia (CA) on September 2, 1940 (a Monday).
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Bernard 'Eddie' Collins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Calvary Cemetery
Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis (Musician)
- He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
- Laurens is located in Laurens County, South Carolina.
- Hammonton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rockville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Rockville Cemetery
James C. Field (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on April 24, 1863 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 13, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northwest of Pinehurst. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James C. Field<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Holy Cross Cemetery
Helen Forrest (Singer)
- Born: Helen Fogel
- She was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 11, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Forrest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Patsy Garrett (Entertainer)
- Born: Virginia Garrett
- She was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on May 4, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Indio (CA) on January 8, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Indio is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patsy Garrett<1>
Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 6, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on October 22, 1926 (a Friday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry 'The Human Windmill' Greb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Hergesheimer (Author)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on February 15, 1880 (a Sunday) and died in Sea Isle City (NJ) on April 25, 1954 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sea Isle City is located in Cape May County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Pinehurst (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Hergesheimer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Oaklands Cemetery
John Henry 'Pop' Lloyd (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Palatka (FL) on April 25, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on March 19, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Palatka is located in Putnam County, Florida.
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Pinehurst.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henry 'Pop' Lloyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Atlantic City Cemetery
Harry Pratt Lyons (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chester (PA) on March 25, 1866 (a Sunday) and died in Mauricetown (NJ) on June 30, 1912 (a Sunday).
- Chester is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Mauricetown is located in Cumberland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Pinehurst (which is located in Atlantic County).
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Pratt Lyons<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Max Manning (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Rome (GA) on November 18, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pleasantville (NJ) on June 23, 2003 (a Monday).
- Rome is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Pleasantville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Pinehurst.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Manning<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Atlantic City Cemetery
Guy Marks (Actor, comedian, singer)
- Born: Mario Scarpa
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 31, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in Pomona (NJ) on November 28, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Pomona is located nearby and to the south of Pinehurst.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the northwest of Pinehurst. The cemetery is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guy Marks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Holy Cross Cemetery
John Landis Mason (Inventor)
- He was born in Vineland (NJ) in September 1831 and died in Manhattan (NY) on February 26, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Vineland is located in Cumberland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Pinehurst (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Landis Mason<1>
Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 29, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on March 23, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Homewood Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph B. 'Lefty' Mellix<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Homewood Cemetery
Victor Moore (Actor, writer, director)
- Full name: Victor Fred Moore
- He was born in Hammonton (NJ) on February 24, 1876 (a Thursday) and died in East Islip (NY) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday).
- Hammonton is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- East Islip is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cypress Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Cypress Hills Cemetery
William M. 'Billy' Newell (Actor)
- He was born in Millville (NJ) on January 6, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Studio City (CA) on February 21, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Millville is located in Cumberland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Pinehurst (which is located in Atlantic County).
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William M. 'Billy' Newell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Westwood Memorial Park
Charles William 'Sandy' Piez (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 13, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Absecon (NJ) on December 29, 1930 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Absecon is located nearby and to the southeast of Pinehurst.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Pinehurst.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles William 'Sandy' Piez<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Atlantic City Cemetery
Alfred James Reach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in London (England) on May 25, 1840 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alfred James Reach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Lewis H. Redner (Composer)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on December 15, 1831 (a Thursday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on August 29, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Pinehurst. Both communities are located in Atlantic County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the northwest of Pinehurst. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis H. Redner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pinehurst to Woodlands 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.