Notable Births & Deaths for New Somerset ...

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

• Caitlin Clarke     (Actress, instructor)
  • Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
  • She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday) at the age of 52. She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Sewickley is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Caitlin Clarke<1>
• William Russell 'Russ' Craft     (Professional football)
  • He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Franklin Cemetery (Brooke County, West Virginia).
  • Wellsburg is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
• William Lawrence DeVenzio     (Professional basketball)
  • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday) at the age of 44. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania).
  • Coraopolis is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
• John S. 'Jack' Easton     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday) at the age of 36.
  • Bridgeport is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Steubenville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
• 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) at the age of 30. He is buried at Akins Cemetery (Sequoyah County, Oklahoma).
  • East Liverpool is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
• Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery (Adams County, Mississippi).
  • Mingo Junction is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
• Thomas A. Franckhauser     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday) at the age of 59. He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Dallas County, Texas).
  • Steubenville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
• Clark Gable     (Oscar winning actor)
  • Full name: William Clark Gable
  • He was born in Cadiz (OH) on February 1, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 16, 1960 (a Wednesday) at the age of 59. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Cadiz is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Clark Gable<1>
• Alex John Groza     (Professional basketball, Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on October 7, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on January 21, 1995 (a Saturday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery (San Diego County, California).
  • Martins Ferry is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alex John Groza<1>
• Dane Tyrez Jackson     (National Football League (NFL))
  • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday)
  • Coraopolis is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of New Somerset.
• Gary Michael Jeter     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Weirton (WV) on January 24, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday) at the age of 61. We don't have any burial details.
  • Weirton is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Gary Michael Jeter<1>
• Michael Keaton     (Actor)
  • Born: Michael John Douglas
  • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday)
  • Coraopolis is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of New Somerset.
• William Ellsworth 'Elzy' Lay     (Crime figure)
  • He was born in Mount Pleasant (OH) on November 25, 1868 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 10, 1934 (a Saturday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Mount Pleasant is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Ellsworth 'Elzy' Lay<1>
• Tony Lip     (Actor)
  • Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
  • He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday) at the age of 82. He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery (Bergen County, New Jersey).
  • Beaver Falls is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tony Lip<1>
• John Joseph 'Johnny' Lipon     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on November 10, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 17, 1998 (a Monday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery (Harris County, Texas).
  • Martins Ferry is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Joseph 'Johnny' Lipon<1>
• Dean Martin     (Actor, comedian, singer)
  • Born: Dino Paul Crocetti
  • He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 7, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on December 25, 1995 (a Monday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Steubenville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dean Martin<1>
• 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) at the age of 83. He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery (Hartford County, Connecticut).
  • Lisbon is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John James McCook<1>
• 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 Tueday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Wellsville is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Burr McIntosh<1>
• Effie A. Milford     (Actress)
  • She was born in Steubenville (OH) on December 28, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Lauderdale (FL) on August 7, 1987 (a Friday) at the age of 82.
  • Steubenville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Effie A. Milford<1>
• George Ault 'Tad' Mosel     (Playwright, screenwriter)
  • He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 1, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Concord (NH) on August 24, 2008 (a Sunday) at the age of 86. He is buried at Wildwood Cemetery (Hampshire County, Massachusetts).
  • Steubenville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Ault 'Tad' Mosel<1>
• Joe Muranyi     (Musician)
  • He was born in Martins Ferry (OH) on January 14, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on April 20, 2012 (a Friday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Martins Ferry is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of New Somerset.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Muranyi<1>

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