Water Valley (Erie County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Water Valley ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Water Valley. 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 in Niagara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Water Valley (which is located in Erie 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scotty Bowman<1>
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 in Niagara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Water Valley (which is located in Erie County).
- Buffalo is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- 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 in Niagara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Water Valley (which is located in Erie County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Water Valley. 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 Water Valley 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Cupolo<1>
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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Water Valley.
- 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Water Valley. 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 Water Valley 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley to Calvary 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 in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Water Valley (which is located in Erie County).
- Tonawanda is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Gladys Hulette (Actress)
- She was born in Arcade (NY) on July 21, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Montebello (CA) on August 8, 1991 (a Thursday).
- Arcade is located in Wyoming County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Water Valley (which is located in Erie County).
- Montebello is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gladys Hulette<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 Water Valley to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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 in Niagara County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Water Valley (which is located in Erie 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley to Crown Hill Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Water Valley.
- 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 Water Valley to Oakwood 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie 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 Water Valley to Angelus Rosedale 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Water Valley. 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 Water Valley to St. Stanislaus RC 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 in Niagara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Water Valley (which is located in Erie 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Water Valley 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 in Niagara County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Water Valley (which is located in Erie 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>
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Water Valley (which is located in Erie 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Water Valley. Both communities are located in Erie 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 Water Valley 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.