Big Run (Dauphin County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Big Run ...

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

Gary S. Becker (Nobel Prize winning economist, author)
- Full name: Gary Stanley Becker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary S. Becker<1>
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on December 2, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 3, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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- From Big Run to Oak Woods Cemetery
Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
- He was born in Landrus (PA) on October 13, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on August 20, 1948 (a Friday).
- Landrus is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Big Run. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery<1>
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- From Big Run to Lewisburg Cemetery
Betty Brice (Actress)
- Born: Betty Duarte
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Brice<1>
- She was born in Sunbury (PA) on August 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday).
- Sunbury is located in Northumberland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She 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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Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
- He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Northumberland is located in Northumberland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Utica is located in Oneida County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
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- From Big Run to St. Agnes Cemetery
Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- She was born in New Cumberland (PA) on February 27, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in El Sereno (CA) on July 10, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- New Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- El Sereno is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Big Run to Hillside Memorial Park
Spencer Charters (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spencer Charters<1>
- He was born in Duncannon (PA) on March 25, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 25, 1943 (a Monday).
- Duncannon is located in Perry County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- 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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Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Stanislaus Kowalewski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski<1>
- He was born in Shamokin (PA) on July 13, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on March 20, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Shamokin is located in Northumberland County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery<1>
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Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on September 13, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Big Run. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 29, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on January 12, 1979 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Betty Harte (Actress, screenwriter)
- Born: Daisey Mae Light
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Harte<1>
- She was born in Lebanon (PA) on May 13, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Sunland (CA) on January 3, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Sunland is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Big Run to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Big Run. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
- Harrisburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Big Run. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest of Big Run. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Big Run to Harrisburg Cemetery
Don Keefer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
- He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Highspire is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Big Run. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
- She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Big Run. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
- He was born in Danville (PA) on July 15, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Danville (PA) on March 22, 1904 (a Tuesday).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Big Run. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery<1>
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- From Big Run to Odd Fellows Cemetery
William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
- He was born in Enola (PA) on August 14, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on April 10, 1995 (a Monday).
- Enola is located in Cumberland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
John Henry O'Hara (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henry O'Hara<1>
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on January 31, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Princeton (NJ) on April 11, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- Princeton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Princeton Cemetery, which is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Princeton Cemetery<1>
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- From Big Run to Princeton Cemetery
Spottswood Poles (Nego League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spottswood Poles<1>
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on December 9, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Lebanon (PA) on September 12, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Winchester is located in Winchester City, Virginia.
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From Big Run to Arlington National Cemetery
Fran Rogel (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fran Rogel<1>
- He was born in North Braddock (PA) on December 12, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Richland (PA) on June 3, 2002 (a Monday).
- North Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Richland is located in Lebanon County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Big Run (which is located in Dauphin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Carl Scheib (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Scheib<1>
- He was born in Gratz (PA) on January 1, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on March 24, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Gratz is located nearby and to the northeast of Big Run.
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Big Run. The cemetery is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Big Run to St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery
Bobby Troup (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert William Troup, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Troup<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on October 18, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on February 7, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Big Run. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Big Run 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.