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Notable Births & Deaths for Ben Avon ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ben Avon. 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)
- Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
- Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Ben Avon to Woodlawn Cemetery
- Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings (Professional basketball)
- Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- Windber is located in Somerset County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southeast of Ben Avon. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
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- From Ben Avon to Grandview Cemetery
- Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Rosanna Huffman (Actress)
- Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- Arnold Palmer (Golfer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- William Paul Pim (Cartoonist, author)
- Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Ben Avon. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
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- From Ben Avon to Unity Cemetery
- Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<1>
- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
- New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Ben Avon (which is located in Indiana County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Ben Avon. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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- Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold (Major League Baseball)
- Emil Sitka (Actor)
- Jack Sonni (Musician)
- Full name: John Thomas Sonni
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located nearby and to the north of Ben Avon.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- 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. |
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