West Creek (Ocean County, NJ)

Notable Births & Deaths for West Creek ...

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

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, New Jersey.
- Normandy Beach is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of West Creek. Both communities are located in Ocean County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which 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 West Creek to Rosedale Cemetery
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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west of West Creek. 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the northwest of West Creek. 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek to Calvary Catholic 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of West Creek. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- 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 West Creek to Atlantic City 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 in Atlantic County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of West Creek. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which 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 West Creek to Holy Cross Cemetery
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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek to Cypress Hills Cemetery
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 in Atlantic County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of West Creek. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean 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 West Creek 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 in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, which 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 West Creek to Woodlands Cemetery
Morgan Andrew Robertson (Author, inventor)
- He was born in Oswego (NY) on September 30, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on March 24, 1915 (a Wednesday).
- Oswego is located in Oswego County, New York.
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morgan Andrew Robertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From West Creek to Green - Wood Cemetery
Clarence 'Waxey' Williams (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on January 27, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on September 23, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of West Creek. The cemetery is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Waxey' Williams<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 West Creek to Atlantic City Cemetery
Albert Zugsmith (Director)
- He was born in Atlantic City (NJ) on April 24, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 26, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of West Creek (which is located in Ocean County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- 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 Albert Zugsmith<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 West Creek to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.