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Notable Births & Deaths for Burrell ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Burrell. 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 Charles Barclay     (Inventor)
  • Nellie Bly     (Journalist)
    • Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
    • She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
    • Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Burrell (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • At the time of her death, she was 57.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Burrell to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • William Dickson Boyce     (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
  • George Brenlin     (Actor)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
  • James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings     (Professional basketball)
  • Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
    • He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Burrell (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Windber is located in Somerset County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Burrell (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east southeast of Burrell. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Burrell to Grandview Cemetery
  • Frank Anthony Gatins     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
    • He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Burrell (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Burrell (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 40.
  • Lenita Mary Lane     (Actress)
  • Edward K. Lincoln     (Actor)
  • Terry McGovern     (Professional boxer)
  • Harry David 'Moose' Miller     (Professional basketball)
  • Arnold Palmer     (Golfer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
    • Latrobe is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Burrell. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • The body was cremated.
  • William Paul Pim     (Cartoonist, author)
  • Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson     (Astronaut)
  • Fred Rogers     (Educator, TV Host)
    • Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Latrobe is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Burrell. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Burrell. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Unity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Burrell to Unity Cemetery
  • Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold     (Major League Baseball)
  • Emil Sitka     (Actor)
  • Jack Sonni     (Musician)
    • Full name: John Thomas Sonni
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
    • He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
    • Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Burrell (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James 'Jimmy' Stewart     (Oscar winning actor)

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.