Pluckemin (Somerset County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pluckemin ...

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

Jean Acker (Actress)
- She was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 23, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 16, 1978 (a Wednesday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jean Acker<1>
Clifford Adams (Musician)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on September 8, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 12, 2015 (a Monday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clifford Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Greenwood Cemetery
Platt Adams (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Belleville (NJ) on March 23, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Normandy Beach (NJ) on February 27, 1961 (a Monday).
- Belleville is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Normandy Beach is located in Ocean County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Platt Adams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Rosedale Cemetery
John Amos (Actor)
- Full name: John Allen Amos, Jr.
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on December 27, 1939 (a Wednesday) and died in Inglewood (CA) on August 21, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Inglewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Amos<1>
George Antheil (Composer, inventor)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on July 8, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on February 12, 1959 (a Thursday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Antheil<1>
Gerald Anthony (Actor)
- Born: Gerald Bucchiarelli
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 31, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Butler (NJ) on May 28, 2004 (a Friday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Butler is located in Morris County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Anthony<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 Pluckemin to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Peter William Appleton (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter William Jablonski
- He was born in Terryville (CT) on May 20, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Trenton (NJ) on January 18, 1974 (a Friday).
- Terryville is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at St. Gertrudes Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Appleton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Gertrudes Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Pluckemin to St. Gertrudes Cemetery
Eleanor Audley (Actress)
- Born: Eleanor Zellman
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on November 25, 1991 (a Monday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- 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 Eleanor Audley<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 Pluckemin to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Joe Auer (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Winter Park is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Stefano Badami (Crime figure)
- He was born in Corleone (Sicilia) on December 10, 1888 (a Monday) and died in Newark (NJ) on March 31, 1955 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stefano Badami<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Fairmount Cemetery
David Bailey (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on October 27, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 25, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Bailey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
James M. Barnes (Professional golf)
- He was born in Lelant (England) on April 8, 1886 (a Thursday) and died in East Orange (NJ) on May 24, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- East Orange is located in Essex County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James M. Barnes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Rosedale Cemetery
Leila Bennett (Actress)
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on November 17, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on January 5, 1965 (a Tuesday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Fairmount Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leila Bennett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairmount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairmount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Fairmount Cemetery
Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on May 12, 1925 (a Tuesday) and died in West Caldwell (NJ) on September 22, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- West Caldwell is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Morris County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Peter 'Yogi' Berra<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
Salome Bey (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on October 10, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Toronto (ON) on August 8, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Salome Bey<1>
Charles Beyer (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on February 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 28, 1953 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Beyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Alice Stone Blackwell (Social reformer)
- She was born in Orange (NJ) on September 14, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on March 15, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Orange is located in Essex County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alice Stone Blackwell<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 Pluckemin to Forest Hills Cemetery
Vivian Blaine (Actress, singer)
- Born: Vivian Stapleton
- She was born in Newark (NJ) on November 21, 1921 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 9, 1995 (a Saturday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vivian Blaine<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pluckemin to Kensico Cemetery
Robert Blake (Actor)
- Born: Michael James Gubitosi
- He was born in Nutley (NJ) on September 18, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 9, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Nutley is located in Essex County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Blake<1>
Mark Blum (Actor)
- He was born in Newark (NJ) on May 14, 1950 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on March 26, 2020 (a Thursday).
- Newark is located in Essex County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Blum<1>
Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo (Crime figure)
- Also known as: Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo
- He was born in Naples (Italy) on December 8, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on October 29, 1984 (a Monday).
- Livingston is located in Essex County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Pluckemin (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Pluckemin. The cemetery is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ruggiero 'Richie the Boot' Boiardo<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 Pluckemin to Holy Cross 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.