Cyrus (Venango County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cyrus ...

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

Clint Brown (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Clinton Harold Brown
- He was born in Black Ash (PA) on July 8, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Rocky River (OH) on December 31, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Black Ash is located in Crawford County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Rocky River is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Lakewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clint Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lakewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lakewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Lakewood Park Cemetery
James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northeast of Cyrus. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Grove Hill Cemetery
Donald Foster (Actor)
- Full name: Henri Donald Foster
- He was born in Oil City (PA) on July 31, 1889 (a Wednesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 23, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Oil City is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Cyrus. Both communities are located in Venango County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Foster<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 Cyrus to Ferncliff Cemetery
Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Cyrus. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Kittanning Cemetery
William Draper Harkins (Scientist)
- He was born in Titusville (PA) on December 28, 1873 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 7, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Titusville is located in Crawford County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Draper Harkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Oak Woods Cemetery
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Cyrus. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Clarion Cemetery
Fred McCarren (Actor)
- 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 in Butler County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Cyrus. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Side Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to North Side Cemetery
Rich Saul (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard Robert Saul
- He was born in Butler (PA) on February 5, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 15, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Saul<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Pacific View Memorial Park
Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
- New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Cyrus. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Kittanning Cemetery
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Stydahar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located in Mercer County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Cyrus (which is located in Venango County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Knollwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cyrus to Knollwood 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.