Buffington (Fayette County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Buffington ...

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

Billy Barty (Actor)
- Born: William John Bertanzetti
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Barty<1>
- He was born in Millsboro (PA) on October 25, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on December 23, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Millsboro is located in Washington County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- 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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Earl Thomas Beal (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Thomas Beal<1>
- He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Donora is located in Washington County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery<1>
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John Dickson Carr (Author)
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- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Greenville is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, which is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery<1>
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Ralph Chambers (Actor)
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- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on March 1, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 10, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He 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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James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
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- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Jeannette is located in Westmoreland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Buffington. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery<1>
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Stephen Paul Courson (Professional football)
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- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 1, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Farmington (PA) on November 10, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Farmington is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
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- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
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- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Buffington. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
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Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in McClellandtown (PA) on September 22, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on February 18, 1971 (a Thursday).
- McClellandtown is located nearby and to the southwest of Buffington.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Blue Eye Cemetery, which is located in Stone County, Missouri.
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Don Knotts (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Jesse Donald Knotts
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- He was born in Morgantown (WV) on July 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Morgantown is located in Monongalia County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster (Professional football)
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- He was born in Fairchance (PA) on October 14, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Ontario on September 18, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Fairchance is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Hamilton is located in Ontario.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- The body was cremated.
Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo (Social reformer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo<1>
- She was born in California (PA) on April 11, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Lowndesboro (AL) on March 25, 1965 (a Thursday).
- California is located in Washington County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Lowndesboro is located in Lowndes County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Robert 'Bob' Malloy (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Canonsburg (PA) on May 28, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on February 20, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Canonsburg is located in Washington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
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Matt McHugh (Actor)
- Full name: Matthew McHugh
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- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on January 22, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Northridge (CA) on February 22, 1971 (a Monday).
- Connellsville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
Steve Nagy (Professional bowler)
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- He was born in Shoaf (PA) on August 10, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 11, 1966 (a Friday).
- Shoaf is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
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William Henry 'Bill' Robinson, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in McKeesport (PA) on June 26, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on July 29, 2007 (a Sunday).
- McKeesport is located in Allegheny County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
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Ed Roebuck (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Edward Jack Roebuck
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- He was born in East Millsboro (PA) on July 3, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Lakewood (CA) on June 14, 2018 (a Thursday).
- East Millsboro is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Lakewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach)<1>
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Sutton Wilson Roley (Director, screenwriter)
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- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on October 19, 1922 (a Thursday) and died in Chesapeake (VA) on March 3, 2007 (a Saturday).
- Belle Vernon is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Chesapeake is located in Chesapeake City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- 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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Pearl Shear (Actress)
- Born: Pearl Gilbert
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- She was born in Washington (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 27, 2009 (a Monday).
- Washington is located in Washington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- Chapel Hill is located in Madison County, North Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Olive Thomas (Actress)
- Born: Olivia Duffy
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- She was born in Charleroi (PA) on October 20, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Neuilly-sur-Marne (France) on September 10, 1920 (a Friday).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Buffington (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of her death, she was 25.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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John Y. Woodruff (Olympic Gold Medalist)
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- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on July 5, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Fountain Hills (AZ) on October 30, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Connellsville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Buffington. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Fountain Hills is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill 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.