Olcott (Niagara County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Olcott ...

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

Fred Beir (Actor)
- Full name: Frederick Edwin Beir
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on September 21, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 3, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Niagara Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- 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 Fred Beir<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Scotty Bowman (Professional hockey)
- Born: Ralph Blaylock Bowman
- He was born in Winnipeg (MB) on January 20, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on October 22, 1990 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Olcott.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scotty Bowman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Fairview Cemetery
James Joseph 'Jimmy' Collins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on January 16, 1870 (a Sunday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on March 6, 1943 (a Saturday).
- Niagara Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Joseph 'Jimmy' Collins<1>
Thomas J. Cottonaro (Actor)
- He was born in Castrogiovanni (Enna), Italy on March 20, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Niagara Falls (NY) on February 7, 2001 (a Wednesday).
- Niagara Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Olcott. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas J. Cottonaro<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Bill Cupolo (Professional hockey)
- Full name: William Arnold Cupolo
- He was born in Niagara Falls (ON) on January 8, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on December 7, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Olcott.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Cupolo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Fairview Cemetery
William Donald 'Bill' Cupolo (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Niagara Falls (ON) on January 8, 1924 (a Tuesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on December 7, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Fairview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Olcott.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Donald 'Bill' Cupolo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fairview Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Fairview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fairview Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Fairview Cemetery
Tom Day (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Frederick Day
- He was born in Washington, DC on August 20, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Amherst (NY) on August 21, 2000 (a Monday).
- Amherst is located in Erie County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Olcott (which is located in Niagara County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Olcott. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Day<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Ed Delahanty (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Edward James Delahanty
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on October 30, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on July 2, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Delahanty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Calvary Cemetery
Edward James 'Ed' Delahanty (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on October 30, 1867 (a Wednesday) and died in Niagara Falls (ON) on July 2, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward James 'Ed' Delahanty<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Calvary Cemetery
Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki (Producer)
- He was born in Dunkirk (NY) on October 18, 1940 (a Friday) and died in Tonawanda (NY) on August 20, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Tonawanda is located in Erie County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Olcott (which is located in Niagara County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Blight 'Toby' Halicki<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kathleen Howard (Opera singer, actress)
- She was born in Clifton (ON) on July 27, 1879 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 15, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Olcott. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kathleen Howard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Forest Lawn Cemetery
Warren Hull (Actor)
- Full name: John Warren Hull
- He was born in Gasport (NY) on January 17, 1903 (a Saturday) and died in Waterbury (CT) on September 14, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Gasport is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- Waterbury is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren Hull<1>
Jim Hurtubise (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in North Tonawanda (NY) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Port Arthur (TX) on January 6, 1989 (a Friday).
- North Tonawanda is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- Port Arthur is located in Jefferson County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Hurtubise<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Crown Hill Cemetery
Pete Neumann (Professional football)
- He was born in Saint Catharines (ON) in 1931 and died in Saint Catharines (ON) on January 1, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- He is buried at Victoria Lawn Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Olcott.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Neumann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Victoria Lawn Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Victoria Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Victoria Lawn Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Victoria Lawn Cemetery
Tommy J. Tedesco (Musician)
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on July 3, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Northridge (CA) on November 10, 1997 (a Monday).
- Niagara Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy J. Tedesco<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Oakwood Memorial Park
Franchot Tone (Oscar nominated actor)
- Full name: Stanislaus Pascal Franchot Tone
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on February 27, 1905 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on September 18, 1968 (a Wednesday).
- Niagara Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Franchot Tone<1>
Anthony Morse 'Tony' Uquahart (Artist)
- He was born in Niagara Falls (ON) on April 9, 1934 (a Monday) and died somewhere in Ontario (we don't have a specific location) on January 26, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Drummond Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Olcott.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anthony Morse 'Tony' Uquahart<1>
- The Geni entry for Drummond Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Drummond Hill Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Drummond Hill Cemetery
Kerry Von Erich (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Kerry Gene Adkisson
- He was born in Niagara Falls (NY) on February 3, 1960 (a Wednesday) and died in Denton (TX) on February 18, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Niagara Falls is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Olcott. Both communities are located in Niagara County.
- Denton is located in Denton County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kerry Von Erich<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Olcott to Grove Hill Memorial Park

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.