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Notable Births & Deaths for Edmon ...

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

  • John Charles Barclay     (Inventor)
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
    • Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Nellie Bly     (Journalist)
    • Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
    • She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
    • Cochrans Mills is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Edmon. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
    • Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • At the time of her death, she was 57.
    • She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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  • William Dickson Boyce     (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
  • George Brenlin     (Actor)
  • Don Brockett     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
    • He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Edmon. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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    • From Edmon to Allegheny Cemetery
  • John Mitchell Brooks     (Civil rights activist)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
  • James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
    • He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
    • Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
    • Jeannette is located in Westmoreland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south southwest of Edmon. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery<1>
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  • Lloyd Colteryahn     (Professional football)
  • William Eythe     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
    • He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
    • Mars is located in Butler County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Edmon. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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  • Stephen Foster     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
    • He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 37.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Edmon. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Edmon to Allegheny Cemetery
  • Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte     (Professional football)
  • Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines     (Musician)
  • Lenita Mary Lane     (Actress)
  • Herbert A. Magidson     (Composer)
  • Harry David 'Moose' Miller     (Professional basketball)
  • Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien     (Major League Baseball)
  • Arnold Palmer     (Golfer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
    • Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Edmon (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • The body was cremated.
  • William Paul Pim     (Cartoonist, author)
  • Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson     (Astronaut)

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.