Ekastown (Butler County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Ekastown ...

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

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 south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler 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 in Armstrong County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Ekastown (which is located in Butler 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located in Allegheny County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery<1>
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George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Brenlin<1>
- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Ekastown. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
- He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
- Yatesboro is located in Armstrong County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west southwest of Ekastown. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery<1>
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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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Ekastown. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Colteryahn<1>
- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Ekastown. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Ekastown. Both communities are located in Butler 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northwest of Ekastown. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south southwest of Ekastown. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east northeast of Ekastown. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north northeast of Ekastown. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines<1>
- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Dane Tyrez Jackson (National Football League (NFL))
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
Michael Keaton (Actor)
- Born: Michael John Douglas
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenita Mary Lane<1>
- She was born in Parnassus (PA) on December 16, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Culver City (CA) on March 15, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Parnassus is located in Westmoreland County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Culver City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery<1>
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Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Magidson<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on January 7, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 2, 1986 (a Thursday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Ekastown (which is located in Butler County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He 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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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.