Alaska (Jefferson County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Alaska ...

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

Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Millville (PA) on May 16, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1909 (a Saturday) at the age of 33. He is buried at Easton Cemetery (Northampton County, Pennsylvania).
- Millville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay<1>
Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
- He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tueday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
- Yatesboro is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Doug Buffone<1>
Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Renovo (PA) on June 29, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Punxsutawney (PA) on October 5, 1994 (a Wednesday) at the age of 84. He is buried at Morningside Cemetery (Clearfield County, Pennsylvania).
- Punxsutawney is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble<1>
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Clarion Cemetery (Clarion County, Pennsylvania).
- Queenstown is located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Alaska.
- Clarion is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
Rosanna Huffman (Actress)
- She was born in Timblin (PA) on August 12, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 20, 2016 (a Friday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Timblin is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rosanna Huffman<1>
Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael William Menosky
- He was born in Glen Campbell (PA) on October 16, 1894 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 11, 1983 (a Monday) at the age of 88. He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Oakland County, Michigan).
- Glen Campbell is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Menosky<1>
Matthew James Mindler (Actor)
- He was born in DuBois (PA) on November 23, 2001 (a Friday) and died on August 28, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 19. He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery (Lehigh County, Pennsylvania).
- DuBois is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Matthew James Mindler<1>
Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday) at the age of 39. He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery (Armstrong County, Pennsylvania).
- New Bethlehem is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Alaska.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ossee Schreck<1>

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.