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Notable Births & Deaths for Camp Jo-Ann ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Camp Jo-Ann. 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)
  • Earl Thomas Beal     (Musician)
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Camp Jo-Ann (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:
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    • From Camp Jo-Ann to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • William Dickson Boyce     (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
  • George Brenlin     (Actor)
  • Don Brockett     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
    • He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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    • From Camp Jo-Ann to Allegheny Cemetery
  • John Mitchell Brooks     (Civil rights activist)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
  • Caitlin Clarke     (Actress, instructor)
    • Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
    • She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 52.
    • She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery<1>
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  • James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Lloyd Colteryahn     (Professional football)
  • William Lawrence DeVenzio     (Professional basketball)
  • William Eythe     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
    • He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
    • Mars is located in Butler County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northwest of Camp Jo-Ann. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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  • Stephen Foster     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
    • He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 37.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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  • Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
    • He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
    • Laird Crossing is located in Armstrong County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the north northeast of Camp Jo-Ann. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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  • Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
    • 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 in Fayette County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
    • He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Camp Jo-Ann. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
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  • Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines     (Musician)
  • Dane Tyrez Jackson     (National Football League (NFL))
    • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday).
    • Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
  • Michael Keaton     (Actor)
    • Born: Michael John Douglas
    • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
    • Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Camp Jo-Ann (which is located in Westmoreland County).
  • Lenita Mary Lane     (Actress)

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.