Wolcottsburg (Erie County, NY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wolcottsburg ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wolcottsburg. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wolcottsburg 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg.
- 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 Wolcottsburg 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 in Niagara County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (which is located in Erie County).
- Buffalo is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Wolcottsburg. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (which is located in Erie County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wolcottsburg. 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 Wolcottsburg 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg.
- 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 Wolcottsburg 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg.
- 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 Wolcottsburg 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Wolcottsburg. Both communities are located in Erie County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wolcottsburg. 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 Wolcottsburg 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 Wolcottsburg 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 Wolcottsburg 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, New York.
- Tonawanda is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wolcottsburg 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Wolcottsburg. 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 Wolcottsburg 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 in Niagara County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Wolcottsburg (which is located in Erie 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 in Niagara County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (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 (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wolcottsburg to Crown 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Wolcottsburg. 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wolcottsburg. 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 Wolcottsburg 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wolcottsburg 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (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>
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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg.
- 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 Wolcottsburg 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 in Niagara County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Wolcottsburg (which is located in Erie 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 Wolcottsburg 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.