Connoquenessing (Butler County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Connoquenessing ...

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

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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery<1>
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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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler 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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Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southwest of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery<1>
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Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Lawrence County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
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William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
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- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the north northeast of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
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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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Connoquenessing. Both communities are located in Butler 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Connoquenessing. 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler 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 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Connoquenessing. 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the northeast of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenita Mary Lane<1>
- She was born in Parnassus (PA) on December 16, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Culver City (CA) on March 15, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Parnassus is located in Westmoreland County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Culver City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills<1>
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Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery<1>
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Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Magidson<1>
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Billy Mays (TV 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
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Fred McCarren (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Connoquenessing. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Butler is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Connoquenessing. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east northeast of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery<1>
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Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien<1>
- He was born in Verona (PA) on February 20, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 3, 1901 (a Sunday).
- Verona is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Connoquenessing (which is located in Butler County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Connoquenessing. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic 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.