Centerville (Washington County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Centerville ...

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.

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 nearby and to the south of Centerville.
- 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)
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- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Centerville. Both communities are located in Washington 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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Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
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- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview 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 in Fayette County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington 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 in Fayette County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington 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.
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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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
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- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln 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 in Fayette County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
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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 in Fayette County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Centerville (which is located in Washington 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.
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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 in Fayette County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Charleroi is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Centerville. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
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- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
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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 in Fayette County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Centerville (which is located in Washington 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 in Fayette County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Centerville (which is located in Washington 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Centerville. Both communities are located in Washington 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on January 7, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 2, 1986 (a Thursday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Centerville. Both communities are located in Washington 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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Billy Mays (Television personality)
- Full name: William Darrell Mays, Jr.
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- He was born in McKees Rocks (PA) on July 20, 1958 (a Sunday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 28, 2009 (a Sunday).
- McKees Rocks is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Centerville (which is located in Washington County).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Centerville. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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William Holmes McGuffey (Author, educator)
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- He was born in Claysville (PA) on September 23, 1800 (a Tuesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on May 4, 1873 (a Sunday).
- Claysville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Centerville. Both communities are located in Washington County.
- Charlottesville is located in Charlottesville City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.

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<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.