Elders Ridge (Indiana County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Elders Ridge ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Elders Ridge. 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)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Easton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Woodlawn Cemetery
William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ottawa Ave. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Brenlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Riverside National Cemetery
Don Brockett (Actor)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Allegheny Cemetery
John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Richmond is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Riverview Cemetery
Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Graceland Cemetery
James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brush Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Brush Creek Cemetery
Stephen Foster (Composer)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Allegheny Cemetery
Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northwest of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Kittanning Cemetery
Leon Hart (Professional football)
- He was born in Turtle Creek (PA) on November 21, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in South Bend (IN) on September 24, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Turtle Creek is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Hart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Evergreen Cemetery
Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenita Mary Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Herbert A. Magidson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Hillside Memorial Park
Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Latrobe (PA) on April 18, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry David 'Moose' Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Vincent Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Vincent Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to St. Vincent Cemetery
Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Verona (PA) on February 20, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 3, 1901 (a Sunday).
- Verona is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
Arnold Palmer (Golfer)
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
William Paul Pim (Cartoonist, author)
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 1, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Paul Pim<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Forest Hill Cemetery
Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- She was born in Homer City (PA) on March 12, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 24, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Homer City is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Elders Ridge. Both communities are located in Indiana County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Elders Ridge. The cemetery is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Greenwood Cemetery
William Henry 'Bill' Robinson, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in McKeesport (PA) on June 26, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on July 29, 2007 (a Sunday).
- McKeesport is located in Allegheny County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Elders Ridge (which is located in Indiana County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry 'Bill' Robinson, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elders Ridge to Hillcrest Memorial Park

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.