Sunset Bay (Chautauqua County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sunset Bay ...

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

Hugh Carpenter Bedient (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gerry (NY) on October 23, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Jamestown (NY) on July 21, 1965 (a Wednesday).
- Gerry is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Sunset Bay. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Levant Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Sunset Bay. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Carpenter Bedient<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Levant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Levant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Levant Cemetery
Michael Fonfara (Musician)
- He was born in Stevensville (ON) on August 11, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Toronto (ON) on January 8, 2021 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Fonfara<1>
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Sunset Bay. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- Tonawanda is located in Erie County, New York.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Humberstone (ON) on December 12, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Port Colborne (ON) on August 14, 2009 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northwest of Sunset Bay.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted 'Teeder' Kennedy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Oakwood Cemetery
Grace S. Richmond (Author)
- She was born in Pawtucket (RI) on March 31, 1886 (a Wednesday) and died in Fredonia (NY) on November 28, 1959 (a Saturday).
- Pawtucket is located in Providence County, Rhode Island.
- Fredonia is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Sunset Bay. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Sunset Bay. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Grace S. Richmond<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Forest Hill Cemetery
Monroe Salisbury (Actor)
- Born: Orange Salisbury Cash
- He was born in Angola (NY) on May 8, 1876 (a Monday) and died in San Bernardino (CA) on August 6, 1935 (a Tuesday).
- Angola is located in Erie County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Sunset Bay (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Angelus Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Monroe Salisbury<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Angelus Rosedale Cemetery
Olive Risley Seward (Author)
- She was born in Fredonia (NY) on July 15, 1844 (a Monday) and died in Washington, DC on November 27, 1908 (a Friday).
- Fredonia is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Sunset Bay. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of her death, she was 64.
- She is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Sunset Bay. The cemetery is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Risley Seward<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Forest Hill Cemetery
Justin Strzelczyk (Professional football)
- He was born in West Seneca (NY) on August 18, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Herkimer (NY) on September 30, 2004 (a Thursday).
- West Seneca is located in Erie County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Sunset Bay (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- Herkimer is located in Herkimer County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northeast of Sunset Bay. The cemetery is located in Erie County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Justin Strzelczyk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to St. Stanislaus RC Cemetery
Cory Wells (Musician - a member of 'Three Dog Night')
- Born: Emil Lewandowski
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on February 5, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Dunkirk (NY) on October 20, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Sunset Bay (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- Dunkirk is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Sunset Bay. Both communities are located in Chautauqua County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cory Wells<1>
Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw (Opera singer)
- She was born in Boston (NY) on September 14, 1869 (a Tuesday) and died in Covina (CA) on September 9, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Erie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Sunset Bay (which is located in Chautauqua County).
- Covina is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Beach 'Lark Ellen' Yaw<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sunset Bay to Rose Hills 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.