Oak Hill (Greene County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Oak Hill ...

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

Harry Stephen Ackerman (Producer)
- He was born in Albany (NY) on November 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- 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 Harry Stephen Ackerman<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 Oak Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Maude Adams (Actress)
- Born: Maude Kiskadden
- She was born in Salt Lake City (UT) on November 11, 1872 (a Monday) and died in Tannersville (NY) on July 17, 1953 (a Friday).
- Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Tannersville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Oak Hill. Both communities are located in Greene County.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Maude Adams<1>
Ezra Ames (Artist)
- He was born in Framingham (MA) on May 5, 1768 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 23, 1836 (a Tuesday).
- Framingham is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezra Ames<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Albany Rural Cemetery
John Ball (Author)
- He was born in Schenectady (NY) on July 8, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Encino (CA) on October 15, 1988 (a Saturday).
- Schenectady is located in Schenectady County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- 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 John Ball<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 Oak Hill to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Sara Berner (Actress)
- Born: Lillian Ann Herdan
- She was born in Albany (NY) on January 12, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on December 19, 1969 (a Friday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- 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 Sara Berner<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 Oak Hill to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Nick Brignola (Musician)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 17, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Albany (NY) on February 8, 2002 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Brignola<1>
Walter R. Brooks (Author)
- He was born in Rome (NY) on January 9, 1886 (a Saturday) and died in Roxbury (NY) on August 17, 1958 (a Sunday).
- Rome is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Roxbury is located in Delaware County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter R. Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Woodlawn Cemetery
Michael E. 'Mike' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New York (NY) in 1854 and died in Albany (NY) on June 9, 1889 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael E. 'Mike' Burke<1>
Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr (Astronaut - Skylab 3, USMC, aeronautical engineer)
- He was born in Denver (CO) on August 22, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Albany (NY) on August 26, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Colonel Gerald Paul 'Jerry' Carr<1>
Thornton B. Cole (Actor, screenwriter)
- He was born in Albany (NY) in January 1879 and died somewhere in Los Angeles County (NY) on February 21, 1915 (a Sunday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thornton B. Cole<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Albany Rural Cemetery
John Cunniff (Professional hockey)
- He was born in South Boston (MA) on July 9, 1944 (a Sunday) and died in Albany (NY) on May 10, 2002 (a Friday).
- South Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Cunniff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Ann B. Davis (Actress)
- Full name: Ann Bradford Davis
- She was born in Schenectady (NY) on May 3, 1926 (a Monday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on June 1, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Schenectady is located in Schenectady County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann B. Davis<1>
Ellen Demming (Actress)
- Born: Betty Ellen Weber
- She was born in Schenectady (NY) on November 10, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Springfield (VT) on February 7, 2002 (a Thursday).
- Schenectady is located in Schenectady County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Springfield is located in Windsor County, Vermont.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Windham County, Vermont.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Demming<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Oak Hill Cemetery
Jack 'Legs' Diamond (Crime figure)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 10, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in Albany (NY) on December 18, 1931 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Legs' Diamond<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Alix Dobkin (Singer, songwriter, author, activist)
- Full name: Alix Cecil Dobkin
- He was born in New York (NY) on August 16, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on May 19, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alix Dobkin<1>
Johnny Evers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Troy (NY) on July 21, 1881 (a Thursday) and died in Albany (NY) on March 28, 1947 (a Friday).
- Troy is located in Rensselaer County, New York.
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Evers<1>
Anton Otto Fischer (Illustrator)
- He was born in Regensburg (Germany) on February 23, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Woodstock (NY) on March 26, 1962 (a Monday).
- Woodstock is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Montrepose Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the south southeast of Oak Hill. The cemetery is located in Ulster County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anton Otto Fischer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Montrepose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Montrepose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Montrepose Cemetery
Charles Hoy Fort (Author)
- He was born in Albany (NY) on August 6, 1874 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on May 3, 1932 (a Tuesday).
- Albany is located in Albany County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Albany Rural Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Oak Hill. The cemetery is located in Albany County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Hoy Fort<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Albany Rural Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Albany Rural Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Albany Rural Cemetery
Dorothy Frooks (Actress, author)
- She was born in Saugerties (NY) on February 12, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on April 13, 1997 (a Sunday).
- Saugerties is located in Ulster County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 101.
- She is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Frooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Calverton National Cemetery
Percy Gaunt (Songwriter)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) in 1852 and died in Palenville (NY) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Palenville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Oak Hill. Both communities are located in Greene County.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Gaunt<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 Oak Hill to Green - Wood Cemetery
Harold Gould (Actor)
- Born: Harold Vernon Goldstein
- He was born in Schenectady (NY) on December 10, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on September 11, 2010 (a Saturday).
- Schenectady is located in Schenectady County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Oak Hill (which is located in Greene County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Gould<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oak Hill to Los Angeles National 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.