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Notable Births & Deaths for Coraopolis Heights ...

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

  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Coraopolis Heights. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Coraopolis Heights. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
    • Lawrenceville is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Coraopolis Heights. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Coraopolis Heights. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Coraopolis Heights to Allegheny Cemetery
  • John Mitchell Brooks     (Civil rights activist)
  • Caitlin Clarke     (Actress, instructor)
  • Lloyd Colteryahn     (Professional football)
  • William Russell 'Russ' Craft     (Professional football)
  • William Lawrence DeVenzio     (Professional basketball)
  • John S. 'Jack' Easton     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
    • He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
    • Bridgeport is located in Belmont County, Ohio.
    • Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Coraopolis Heights (which is located in Allegheny County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Coraopolis Heights (which is located in Allegheny 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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northeast of Coraopolis Heights. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Peters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Coraopolis Heights to St. Peters Cemetery
  • Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd     (Crime figure)
  • Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.     (Professional football)
  • Stephen Foster     (Composer)
  • Thomas A. Franckhauser     (Professional football)
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Coraopolis Heights (which is located in Allegheny County).
    • Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Coraopolis Heights (which is located in Allegheny County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
    • He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Coraopolis Heights. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Belle Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Coraopolis Heights to Belle Vernon Cemetery
  • 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 nearby and to the northeast of Coraopolis Heights.
  • Gary Michael Jeter     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Michael Jeter<1>
    • He was born in Weirton (WV) on January 24, 1955 (a Monday) and died in Plainsboro (NJ) on March 9, 2016 (a Wednesday).
    • Weirton is located in Hancock County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Coraopolis Heights (which is located in Allegheny County).
    • Plainsboro is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
    • At the time of his death, he was 61.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Michael Keaton     (Actor)
    • Born: Michael John Douglas
    • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
    • Coraopolis is located nearby and to the northeast of Coraopolis Heights.

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.