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Notable Births & Deaths for Reading ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Reading. 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)
- Delia Salter Bacon (Author)
- George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alan 'Boomie' DeWitt<1>
- 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 Reading (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Reading to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Edwin Othello Excell (Composer)
- Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Reading (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
- Full name: David Eric Grohl
- He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Reading (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Elizabeth Hartman (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hartman<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Reading (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- Marvin Hiram 'Scott' Hawley (Major League Baseball)
- Albert 'Al' Hodge (Actor)
- Tommy L. James, Jr. (Professional football)
- Raymond Carl 'Ray' Kolp (Professional baseball)
- John James McCook (Social reformer, educator)
- Alexander Hamilton McGuffey (Author)
- Burr McIntosh (Actor)
- Ida McKinley (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of William McKinley (1897 - 1901))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida McKinley<1>
- 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 Reading (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Canton is located in Stark County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Reading (which is located in Columbiana County).
- At the time of her death, she was 59.
- William McKinley (25th President of the US (1897 - 1901, died in office by assassination))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McKinley<1>
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 29, 1843 (a Sunday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on September 14, 1901 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Reading (which is located in Columbiana County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
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. |
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