Elderton (Armstrong County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Elderton ...

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

Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Millville (PA) on May 16, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1909 (a Saturday).
- Millville is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Elderton. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Easton Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Easton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Easton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elderton to Easton Cemetery
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong 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 Elderton to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Elderton. 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.
- 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 Elderton 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong 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 Elderton to Ottawa Ave. 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Elderton. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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 Elderton 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Elderton. 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 Elderton to Brush Creek 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Elderton. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- Kittanning is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Elderton. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Elderton. 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 Elderton to Kittanning Cemetery
Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Renovo (PA) on June 29, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Punxsutawney (PA) on October 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Renovo is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Punxsutawney is located in Jefferson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Morningside Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the northeast of Elderton. The cemetery is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Morningside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Morningside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elderton to Morningside Cemetery
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Elderton. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of Elderton. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elderton to Clarion Cemetery
Rosanna Huffman (Actress)
- She was born in Timblin (PA) on August 12, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 20, 2016 (a Friday).
- Timblin is located in Jefferson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosanna Huffman<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elderton to Westwood Memorial Park
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 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong 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 Elderton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael William Menosky
- He was born in Glen Campbell (PA) on October 16, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 11, 1983 (a Monday).
- Glen Campbell is located in Indiana County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Menosky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elderton to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Elderton. 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 Elderton 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong 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 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west southwest of Elderton. 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 Elderton 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong 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 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Elderton. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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 Elderton 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 in Indiana County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Elderton. 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 Elderton to Greenwood Cemetery
Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Elderton. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Unity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elderton to Unity Cemetery
Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
- New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Elderton. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<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 Elderton to Kittanning Cemetery
Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washingtonville (OH) on November 23, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Greensburg (PA) on December 22, 1921 (a Thursday).
- Washingtonville is located in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Elderton. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold<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 Elderton to Brush Creek Cemetery
Jack Sonni (Musician)
- Full name: John Thomas Sonni
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Elderton (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>

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.