Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Centerville. 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of his death, he was 50.
He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
Hershey is located in Dauphin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of his death, he was 84.
He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north northeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
Paxton is located in Dauphin County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of his death, he was 53.
He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
He is buried at St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east northeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
Middletown is located in Dauphin County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of her death, she was 49.
She is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
Mechanicsburg is located in Cumberland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Centerville (which is located in Perry County).
At the time of his death, he was 77.
He is buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Lebanon 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.