Blacktown (Mercer County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blacktown ...

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

Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- Full name: Christopher Alcaide
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Alcaide<1>
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on June 30, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
Ken Christy (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Kenneth Christy
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Christy<1>
- He was born in Greenville (PA) on November 23, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Blacktown. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
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- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on April 22, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1931 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- 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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Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Lawrence County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Blacktown. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
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Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
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- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Goldston, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Campbell (OH) on February 25, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on July 9, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Campbell is located in Mahoning County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown. The cemetery is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tod Homestead Cemetery<1>
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Elizabeth Hartman (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
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- She was born in Youngstown (OH) on December 23, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 10, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery<1>
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Ty Longley (Musician)
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- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Blacktown. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- West Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
Fred McCarren (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Blacktown. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery<1>
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Alexander Hamilton McGuffey (Author)
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- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on August 13, 1816 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on June 3, 1896 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Arne Oldberg (Composer)
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- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on July 12, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Evanston (IL) on February 18, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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Joseph L. Quest (Professional baseball)
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- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 16, 1852 (a Tuesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 14, 1924 (a Friday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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Rich Saul (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard Robert Saul
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- He was born in Butler (PA) on February 5, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 15, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park<1>
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Kate Brownlee Sherwood (Poet)
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- She was born in Poland (OH) on September 24, 1841 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on February 5, 1914 (a Thursday).
- Poland is located in Mahoning County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Midred Joanne Smith (Actress)
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- She was born in Struthers (OH) on May 16, 1923 (a Wednesday) and died in White Plains (NY) on July 19, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Struthers is located in Mahoning County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Robert Sterling (Actor)
- Born: William Hart
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Sterling<1>
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 13, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 30, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
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- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Blacktown (which is located in Mercer County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner<1>
- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Blacktown. Both communities are located in Mercer County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery<1>
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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.