Chambersburg (Columbiana County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chambersburg ...

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

Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- Full name: Christopher Alcaide
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on June 30, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Alcaide<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Desert Memorial Park
Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on April 22, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1931 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. Crawford<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt (Actor)
- He was born in Canton (OH) on May 6, 1921 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1976 (a Wednesday).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Edwin Othello Excell (Composer)
- He was born in Uniontown (OH) on December 13, 1851 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 10, 1921 (a Friday).
- Uniontown is located in Stark County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Othello Excell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Oak Woods Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Chambersburg. Both communities are located in Columbiana County.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Akins Cemetery
Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<1>
Elizabeth Hartman (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
- She was born in Youngstown (OH) on December 23, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 10, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hartman<1>
Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Painesville (OH) on June 2, 1875 (a Wednesday) and died in Alliance (OH) on April 28, 1904 (a Thursday).
- Painesville is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Alliance is located in Stark County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Lake County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Evergreen Cemetery
Albert 'Al' Hodge (Actor)
- He was born in Ravenna (OH) on April 17, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 19, 1979 (a Monday).
- Ravenna is located in Portage County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert 'Al' Hodge<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Kensico Cemetery
Jim Houston (Professional football)
- Full name: James Edward Houston
- He was born in Massillon (OH) on November 3, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Akron (OH) on September 11, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Massillon is located in Stark County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the west northwest of Chambersburg. The cemetery is located in Medina County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Houston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Tommy L. James, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Massillon (OH) on September 16, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Massillon (OH) on February 7, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Massillon is located in Stark County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Massillon is located in Stark County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Chambersburg. The cemetery is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy L. James, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Rose Hill Memorial Park
Raymond Carl 'Ray' Kolp (Professional baseball)
- He was born in North Canton (OH) on October 1, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on July 29, 1967 (a Saturday).
- North Canton is located in Stark County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at St. Stephen Cemetery, which is located in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Carl 'Ray' Kolp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Stephen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Stephen Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to St. Stephen Cemetery
Albert Conrad 'Al' Mays (1885/05/10:1890/05/02)
- He was born in Dover (OH) on May 17, 1865 (a Wednesday) and died in Parkersburg (WV) on May 7, 1905 (a Sunday).
- Dover is located in Tuscarawas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Parkersburg is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens, which is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Conrad 'Al' Mays<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkersburg Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkersburg Memorial Gardens (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Parkersburg Memorial Gardens
John James McCook (Social reformer, educator)
- He was born in Lisbon (OH) on February 4, 1843 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on January 9, 1927 (a Sunday).
- Lisbon is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Chambersburg. Both communities are located in Columbiana County.
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John James McCook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (CT) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alexander Hamilton McGuffey (Author)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on August 13, 1816 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on June 3, 1896 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Hamilton McGuffey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Spring Grove Cemetery
Burr McIntosh (Actor)
- Full name: Burr William McIntosh
- He was born in Wellsville (OH) on August 21, 1862 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 28, 1942 (a Tuesday).
- Wellsville is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Chambersburg. Both communities are located in Columbiana County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burr McIntosh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ida McKinley (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William McKinley (1897 - 1901))
- Born: Ida Saxton
- She was born in Canton (OH) on June 8, 1847 (a Tuesday) and died in Canton (OH) on May 26, 1907 (a Sunday).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida McKinley<1>
Arne Oldberg (Composer)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on July 12, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Evanston (IL) on February 18, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arne Oldberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Memorial Park Cemetery
George Thomas Saimes (Professional football)
- He was born in Canton (OH) on September 1, 1941 (a Monday) and died in Canton (OH) on March 8, 2013 (a Friday).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at West Lawn Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Chambersburg. The cemetery is located in Stark County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Thomas Saimes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to West Lawn Cemetery
John A. Scali (Journalist)
- Full name: John Alfred Scali
- He was born in Canton (OH) on April 27, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Washington, DC on October 9, 1995 (a Monday).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Chambersburg (which is located in Columbiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John A. Scali<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Arlington National Cemetery
Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washingtonville (OH) on November 23, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Greensburg (PA) on December 22, 1921 (a Thursday).
- Washingtonville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Chambersburg. Both communities are located in Columbiana County.
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, which is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brush Creek Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chambersburg to Brush Creek 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.