Altonah (Northampton County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Altonah ...

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

John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Easton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Altonah. Both communities are located in Northampton County.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Anna Case (Opera singer)
- She was born in Clinton (NJ) on October 29, 1888 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on January 7, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Clinton is located in Hunterdon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Case<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Green - Wood Cemetery
Judge Joseph Crater (New York State Supreme Court judge - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: Joseph Force Crater
- He was born in Easton (PA) on January 5, 1889 (a Saturday).
- Easton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Altonah. Both communities are located in Northampton County.
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Altonah.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Greenwood Cemetery
Charles Albert Fechter (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on October 24, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Quakertown (PA) on August 5, 1879 (a Tuesday).
- Quakertown is located in Bucks County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the south of Altonah. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Albert Fechter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Mt. Vernon Cemetery
Dick Foran (Actor, vocalist)
- He was born in Flemington (NJ) on June 18, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on August 10, 1979 (a Friday).
- Flemington is located in Hunterdon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Foran<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
John Gallaudet (Actor)
- Full name: John Beury Gallaudet
- He was born in Doylestown (PA) on August 23, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 5, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Doylestown is located in Bucks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gallaudet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Pacific View Memorial Park
Dr. Samuel David Gross (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Easton (PA) on July 8, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 6, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Easton is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Altonah. Both communities are located in Northampton County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south of Altonah. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel David Gross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Woodlands Cemetery
Martin Johnson Heade (Artist)
- He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Lumberville is located in Bucks County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
William 'Bill' Hewitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Bay City (MI) on October 8, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Sellersville (PA) on January 14, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County, Michigan.
- Sellersville is located in Bucks County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south southeast of Altonah. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Hewitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Abbie Hoffman (Activist)
- Full name: Abbot Howard Hoffman
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on November 20, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Solebury (PA) on April 12, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Solebury is located in Bucks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abbie Hoffman<1>
Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca (Automobile executive)
- He was born in Allentown (PA) on December 15, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 2, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Charles Lewis 'Chuck' Low (Actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 21, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Allerton (NJ) on September 18, 2017 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Allerton is located in Hunterdon County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Beth David Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Lewis 'Chuck' Low<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beth David Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beth David Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Beth David Cemetery
Dennis Joseph 'Denny' Mack (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on March 14, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
John Albert Macy (Author)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Stroudsburg (PA) on August 26, 1932 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Albert Macy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Stephen Frank 'Steve' Meilinger (Professional football)
- He was born in Bethlehem (PA) on December 12, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Lexington (KY) on September 14, 2015 (a Monday).
- Bethlehem is located nearby and to the south of Altonah.
- Lexington is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Frank 'Steve' Meilinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Calvary Cemetery
James Michener (Pulitzer Prize winning author)
- Full name: James Albert Michener
- He was born in Doylestown (PA) on February 3, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on October 16, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Doylestown is located in Bucks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Michener<1>
Ranger Bill Miller (Actor, director)
- Born: William Joseph Miller
- He was born in Kutztown (PA) on March 5, 1878 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 12, 1939 (a Sunday).
- Kutztown is located in Berks County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ranger Bill Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Chester Morris (Oscar nominated actor)
- He was born in New York (NY) on February 16, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in New Hope (PA) on September 11, 1970 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- New Hope is located in Bucks County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Altonah (which is located in Northampton County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Morris<1>
Martin James 'Marty' O'Toole (Professional baseball)
- He was born in William Penn Manor (PA) on November 27, 1888 (a Tuesday) and died in Aberdeen (WA) on February 18, 1949 (a Friday).
- William Penn Manor is located nearby and to the east of Altonah.
- Aberdeen is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Fern Hill Cemetery, which is located in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin James 'Marty' O'Toole<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Fern Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Fern Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Altonah to Fern Hill 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.