Derry (Columbia County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Derry ...

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

Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Landrus (PA) on October 13, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on August 20, 1948 (a Friday).
- Landrus is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west southwest of Derry. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery<1>
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Betty Brice (Actress)
- Born: Betty Duarte
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- She was born in Sunbury (PA) on August 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday).
- Sunbury is located in Northumberland County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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James W.H. 'Jim' Brown (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday).
- Lock Haven is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Williamsport is located in Lycoming County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the west of Derry. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
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Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Northumberland is located in Northumberland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Utica is located in Oneida County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
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Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Stanislaus Kowalewski
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- He was born in Shamokin (PA) on July 13, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on March 20, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Shamokin is located in Northumberland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
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John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi (Crime figure)
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- He was born in New York (NY) on April 29, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on January 12, 1979 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
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Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
Jimmy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician, actor)
- Full name: James Francis Dorsey
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- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on February 29, 1904 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Fairfield (CT) on June 12, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
Tommy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
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- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Greenwich (CT) on November 26, 1956 (a Monday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
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John Charles Lush (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Williamsport (PA) on October 8, 1885 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on November 18, 1946 (a Monday).
- Williamsport is located in Lycoming County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
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- He was born in Danville (PA) on July 15, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Danville (PA) on March 22, 1904 (a Tuesday).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Derry. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
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Tony Francis Piet (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Berwick (PA) on December 7, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on December 1, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Berwick is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Derry. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
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Carl Sawatski (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Shickshinny (PA) on November 4, 1927 (a Friday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on November 24, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Shickshinny is located in Luzerne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, which is located in Saline County, Arkansas.
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Beryl Wallace (Entertainer)
- Born: Beatrice Heischuber
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- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on September 29, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Aristes (PA) on June 17, 1948 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Aristes is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Derry. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
- At the time of her death, she was 31.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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George Winston (Musician, producer, philanthropist)
- Full name: George Otis Winston, III
- He was born in Hart (MI) on December 26, 1949 (a Monday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on June 4, 2023 (a Sunday).
- Hart is located in Oceana County, Michigan.
- Williamsport is located in Lycoming County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Derry (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- We don't have any burial details.

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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.