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Notable Births & Deaths for Dewey Corner ...

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

  • Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
    • 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 and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Dewey Corner (which is located in Lycoming County).
    • Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Dewey Corner (which is located in Lycoming County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Dewey Corner. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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  • James W.H. 'Jim' Brown     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James W.H. 'Jim' Brown<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Dewey Corner. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 47.
    • He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west southwest of Dewey Corner. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
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    • From Dewey Corner to Highland Cemetery
  • Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke     (Major League Baseball)
  • John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi     (Crime figure)
  • John Charles Lush     (Major League Baseball)
  • Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy     (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Dewey Corner (which is located in Lycoming County).
    • Danville is located in Montour County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Dewey Corner (which is located in Lycoming County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Dewey Corner. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Dewey Corner to Odd Fellows Cemetery
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Dewey Corner. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 73.
    • We don't have any burial details.

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.