Birdville (Huntingdon County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Birdville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Birdville. 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 Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday) at the age of 25. He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery (La Crosse County, Wisconsin).
- Altoona is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Leckie Ake<1>
Charles Alvin Bell (Actor)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on June 7, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 31, 1998 (a Saturday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Altoona is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charles Alvin Bell<1>
Hedda Hopper (Actress, journalist)
- Born: Elda Furry
- She was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on May 2, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 1, 1966 (a Tueday) at the age of 80. She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery (Blair County, Pennsylvania).
- Hollidaysburg is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hedda Hopper<1>
George 'Germany' Smith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 21, 1863 (a Tueday) and died in Altoona (PA) on December 1, 1927 (a Thursday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Blair County, Pennsylvania).
- Altoona is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George 'Germany' Smith<1>
Steve Suhey (Professional football)
- He was born in Jamesville (NY) on January 8, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in State College (PA) on January 8, 1977 (a Saturday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park (Centre County, Pennsylvania).
- State College is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Steve Suhey<1>
Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in State College (PA) on October 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Toledo (OH) on December 12, 1963 (a Thursday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Lucas County, Ohio).
- State College is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas<1>
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on January 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in Idlewild (MI) on August 4, 1931 (a Tueday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Graceland Cemetery (Macon County, Illinois).
- Hollidaysburg is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams<1>
Bud Yorkin (Director)
- Full name: Alan David Yorkin
- He was born in Washington (PA) on February 22, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on August 18, 2015 (a Tueday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
- Washington is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Birdville.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bud Yorkin<1>

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.