Biggerstown (Lycoming County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Biggerstown ...

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

Nick Adams (Actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on July 10, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 6, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Adams<1>
Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Biggerstown. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lewisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to Lewisburg Cemetery
James W.H. 'Jim' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday).
- Lock Haven is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Williamsport is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Biggerstown. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the west of Biggerstown. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James W.H. 'Jim' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to Highland Cemetery
Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to St. Agnes Cemetery
John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi (Crime figure)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to St. John RC Cemetery
Pete Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter J. Wyshner
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Gray<1>
Peter J. 'Pete' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Gray<1>
John Charles Lush (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Williamsport (PA) on October 8, 1885 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on November 18, 1946 (a Monday).
- Williamsport is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Biggerstown. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Lush<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 Biggerstown to Calvary Cemetery
Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Biggerstown. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Odd Fellows Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to Odd Fellows Cemetery
Tony Francis Piet (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berwick (PA) on December 7, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on December 1, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Berwick is located in Columbia County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Francis Piet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Carl Sawatski (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shickshinny (PA) on November 4, 1927 (a Friday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on November 24, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Shickshinny is located in Luzerne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Biggerstown (which is located in Lycoming County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, which is located in Saline County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Sawatski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinecrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biggerstown to Pinecrest Memorial Park
George Winston (Musician, producer, philanthropist)
- Full name: George Otis Winston, III
- He was born in Hart (MI) on December 26, 1949 (a Monday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on June 4, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Hart is located in Oceana County, Michigan.
- Williamsport is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Biggerstown. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- 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.