Bessemer Junction (Allegheny County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bessemer Junction ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bessemer Junction. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- 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 and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Easton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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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 in Washington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny 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 in Washington County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny 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 nearby and to the northwest of Bessemer Junction.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny 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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William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery<1>
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George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Brenlin<1>
- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located nearby and to the east of Bessemer Junction.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Don Brockett (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrenceville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Lawrenceville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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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 nearby and to the northwest of Bessemer Junction.
- 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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Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Sewickley is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest of Bessemer Junction. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery<1>
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James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Jeannette is located in Westmoreland County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Bessemer Junction. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny 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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Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myrna J. Darby<1>
- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- 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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William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west northwest of Bessemer Junction. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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William Eythe (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located in Butler County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north of Bessemer Junction. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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Stephen Foster (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Bessemer Junction. 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 nearby and to the southwest of Bessemer Junction.
- 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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Dane Tyrez Jackson (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coraopolis is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
Michael Keaton (Actor)
- Born: Michael John Douglas
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Bessemer Junction. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenita Mary Lane<1>
- She was born in Parnassus (PA) on December 16, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Culver City (CA) on March 15, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Parnassus is located in Westmoreland County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Bessemer Junction (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Culver City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She 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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- From Bessemer Junction to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)

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.