Baker Station (Washington County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Baker Station ...

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

Billy Barty (Actor)
- Born: William John Bertanzetti
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Barty<1>
- He was born in Millsboro (PA) on October 25, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on December 23, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Millsboro is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Baker Station. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Earl Thomas Beal (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Thomas Beal<1>
- He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Donora is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Baker Station. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Cail 'Crab' Burkett<1>
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on December 4, 1868 (a Friday) and died in Worcester (MA) on May 27, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at St. John's Cemetery, which is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John's Cemetery<1>
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John Dickson Carr (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, which is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery<1>
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Ralph Chambers (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Chambers<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on March 1, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 10, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
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- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
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- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Baker Station. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery<1>
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Henrietta Crosman (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henrietta Crosman<1>
- She was born in Wheeling (WV) on September 2, 1861 (a Monday) and died in Pelham Manor (NY) on October 31, 1944 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Pelham Manor is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 83.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank DeVol<1>
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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John S. 'Jack' Easton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
- He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
- Mingo Junction is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Natchez City Cemetery<1>
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Thomas A. Franckhauser (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park<1>
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Gene 'Augie' Freese (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 8, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Metairie (LA) on June 18, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Metairie is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery<1>
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Rob Garrison (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rob Garrison<1>
- He was born in Wheeling (WV) on January 23, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Wheeling (WV) on September 27, 2019 (a Friday).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Wheeling is located in Ohio County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- The body was cremated.
Alex John Groza (Professional basketball, Olympic Gold Medalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex John Groza<1>
- 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).
- Martins Ferry is located in Belmont County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery<1>
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Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Charleroi is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Baker Station. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Baker Station. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
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Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines<1>
- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler<1>
- He was born in McClellandtown (PA) on September 22, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on February 18, 1971 (a Thursday).
- McClellandtown is located in Fayette County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Blue Eye Cemetery, which is located in Stone County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Eye Cemetery<1>
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Gary Michael Jeter (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Michael Jeter<1>
- He was born in Weirton (WV) on January 24, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
- Weirton is located in Hancock County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Baker Station (which is located in Washington County).
- Plainsboro is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- We don't have any burial details.

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.