Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Brushville. 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.
Joseph M. 'Joe the Barber' Barbara (Crime figure)
Full name: Joseph Mario Barbara, Sr.
He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilia) on August 9, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Johnson City (NY) on June 17, 1959 (a Wednesday).
Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Brushville (which is located in Susquehanna County).
At the time of his death, he was 53.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Brushville. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Brushville (which is located in Susquehanna County).
Carbondale is located in Lackawanna County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Brushville (which is located in Susquehanna County).
At the time of his death, he was 58.
He is buried at St. Rose Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Brushville. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
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.