Cresco (Monroe County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cresco ...

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

Joseph Grubb Alexander (Screenwriter)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on December 25, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Grubb Alexander<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
- He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
- East Stroudsburg is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Cresco. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Honesdale (PA) on March 30, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on March 19, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Honesdale is located in Wayne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Michaels Cemetery, which is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Michaels Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Michaels Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to St. Michaels Cemetery
William Chauvenet (Mathematician, professor)
- He was born in Milford (PA) on May 24, 1820 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on December 13, 1870 (a Tuesday).
- Milford is located in Pike County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Chauvenet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Wanda Hawley (Actress)
- Born: Selma Wanda Pittack
- She was born in Scranton (PA) on July 30, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 18, 1963 (a Monday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wanda Hawley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Hugh Jennings (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittston (PA) on April 2, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Scranton (PA) on February 1, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Jennings<1>
Marion Lorne (Actress)
- She was born in West Pittston (PA) on August 12, 1883 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- West Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Lorne<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Ferncliff Cemetery
Charles Emmett Mack (Actor)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on November 25, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Riverside (CA) on March 17, 1927 (a Thursday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Emmett Mack<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Calvary Cemetery
John Albert Macy (Author)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1877 (a Tuesday) and died in Stroudsburg (PA) on August 26, 1932 (a Friday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Stroudsburg is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Cresco. Both communities are located in Monroe County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Albert Macy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Russ Morgan (Musician)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on April 29, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on August 7, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Morgan<1>
Steve O'Neill (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Minooka (PA) on July 6, 1891 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on January 26, 1962 (a Friday).
- Minooka is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at St. Josephs RC Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco. The cemetery is located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve O'Neill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Josephs RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Josephs RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to St. Josephs RC Cemetery
Robert W. Repass (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in West Pittston (PA) on November 6, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on January 16, 2006 (a Monday).
- West Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Wethersfield is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert W. Repass<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Rose Hill Memorial Park
Gene Scherer (Actor)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on August 26, 1937 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 28, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gene Scherer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
Charles 'Chick' Shorten (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on April 19, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Scranton (PA) on November 23, 1965 (a Tuesday).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Chick' Shorten<1>
Peter Steele (Musician)
- Born: Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk
- He was born in Red Hook (NY) on January 4, 1962 (a Thursday) and died in Scranton (PA) on April 14, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Red Hook is located in Kings County, New York.
- Scranton is located in Lackawanna County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Cresco (which is located in Monroe County).
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Steele<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cresco to St. Charles RC Cemetery

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.