Bloomfield (Allegheny County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bloomfield ...

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

Russell K. 'Bull' Behman (Professional football)
- He was born in Steelton (PA) on January 15, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on March 24, 1950 (a Friday).
- Steelton is located in Dauphin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell K. 'Bull' Behman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Les Bell (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lester Roland Bell
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on December 14, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Hershey (PA) on December 26, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Hershey is located in Dauphin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Walter C. 'Walt' Brown (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Springfield (NY) on December 30, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to St. Charles RC Cemetery
Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Hillside Memorial Park
Spencer Charters (Actor)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spencer Charters<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Hillside Cemetery
Bob Edris 'Harrisburg Houdini' Davies (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Hilton Head Island (SC) on April 22, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Hilton Head Island is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Edris 'Harrisburg Houdini' Davies<1>
James Brooklyn DeShong (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Paxton (PA) on October 16, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Paxton is located in Dauphin County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Brooklyn DeShong<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- 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 in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Harrisburg Cemetery
Don Keefer (Actor)
- 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 in Dauphin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- 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 in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
Carl Scheib (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Dauphin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- 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 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east northeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Scheib<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery
Bobby Troup (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert William Troup, Jr.
- 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 in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Troup<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Helen Twelvetrees (Actress)
- Born: Helen Marie Jurgens
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 25, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Middletown (PA) on February 13, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Middletown is located in Dauphin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- She is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Twelvetrees<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Middletown Cemetery
Paul Vathis (Photographer)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on October 18, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Mechanicsburg (PA) on December 10, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- Mechanicsburg is located in Cumberland County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Vathis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Harry James Westerman (Artist)
- He was born in Parkersburg (WV) on August 8, 1876 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on June 27, 1945 (a Wednesday).
- Parkersburg is located in Wood County, West Virginia.
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry James Westerman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Lawn Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Green Lawn Cemetery
Clarence 'Waxey' Williams (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on January 27, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Atlantic City (NJ) on September 23, 1934 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Atlantic City is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Atlantic City Cemetery, which is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Waxey' Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Atlantic City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Atlantic City Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Atlantic City Cemetery
Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bouckville (NY) on December 5, 1871 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on August 25, 1928 (a Saturday).
- Bouckville is located in Madison County, New York.
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Paxtang Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east southeast of Bloomfield. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lewis De Witt 'Snake' Wiltse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paxtang Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paxtang Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Paxtang Cemetery
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 Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Cumberland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Bloomfield (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Yorkin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bloomfield to Mt. Sinai 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.