Donegal Heights (Lancaster County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Donegal Heights ...

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

David Hayes Agnew (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Hayes Agnew<1>
- He was born in Christiana (PA) on November 24, 1818 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Christiana is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery<1>
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Lydia Bruce (Actress, dancer)
- Born: Lydia Slubowski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lydia Bruce<1>
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 8, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 7, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, which is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Grove Cemetery<1>
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James Buchanan (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
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- He was born in Cove Gap (PA) on April 23, 1791 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on June 1, 1868 (a Monday).
- Cove Gap is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery<1>
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Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
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- She was born in New Cumberland (PA) on February 27, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in El Sereno (CA) on July 10, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- New Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- El Sereno is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on September 13, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located in York County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park<1>
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G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
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- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located nearby and to the southwest of Donegal Heights.
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Charles Demuth (Painter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Demuth<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on October 24, 1935 (a Thursday).
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
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Jacob Eichholtz (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Eichholtz<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 2, 1776 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 10, 1842 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Donegal Heights to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Talmage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east southeast of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
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Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east northeast of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery<1>
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Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
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- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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- From Donegal Heights to Middletown Cemetery
John Emanuel Hamp (Jazz bandleader)
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- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on July 8, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 12, 1958 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Donegal Heights. Both communities are located in Lancaster County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Betty Harte (Actress, screenwriter)
- Born: Daisey Mae Light
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Harte<1>
- She was born in Lebanon (PA) on May 13, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Sunland (CA) on January 3, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Sunland is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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- From Donegal Heights to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west northwest of Donegal Heights. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
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Don Keefer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
- He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Highspire is located in Dauphin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
- She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located in York County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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- From Donegal Heights to Desert Memorial Park
William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
- He was born in Enola (PA) on August 14, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on April 10, 1995 (a Monday).
- Enola is located in Cumberland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Donegal Heights (which is located in Lancaster County).
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.

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.