Elk Park (Fayette County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Elk Park ...

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

Silas Reese Burns (Architect)
- He was born in Morgantown (WV) on April 8, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in San Gabriel (CA) on August 10, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Morgantown is located in Monongalia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Elk Park (which is located in Fayette County).
- San Gabriel is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Silas Reese Burns<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to San Gabriel Cemetery
John Dickson Carr (Author)
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Greenville is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, which is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Springwood Cemetery
Ralph Chambers (Actor)
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on March 1, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 10, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Chambers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Kensico Cemetery
Stephen Paul Courson (Professional football)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 1, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Farmington (PA) on November 10, 2005 (a Thursday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Farmington is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Paul Courson<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 Elk Park to Evergreen Cemetery
Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myrna J. Darby<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 Elk Park to Woodlawn Cemetery
Robert 'Lefty' Grove (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lonaconing (MD) on March 6, 1900 (a Tuesday) and died in Norwalk (OH) on May 22, 1975 (a Thursday).
- Lonaconing is located in Allegany County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Elk Park (which is located in Fayette County).
- Norwalk is located in Huron County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Frostburg Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Elk Park. The cemetery is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Lefty' Grove<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frostburg Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frostburg Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Frostburg Memorial Park
Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in McClellandtown (PA) on September 22, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on February 18, 1971 (a Thursday).
- McClellandtown is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Blue Eye Cemetery, which is located in Stone County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Eye Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Eye Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Blue Eye Cemetery
Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
- He was born in Milford (PA) on July 21, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 21, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Milford is located in Somerset County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Elk Park (which is located in Fayette County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allyn Joslyn<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 Elk Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Don Knotts (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Jesse Donald Knotts
- He was born in Morgantown (WV) on July 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Morgantown is located in Monongalia County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Elk Park (which is located in Fayette County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Knotts<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Westwood Memorial Park
Edward Mallory (Actor)
- He was born in Cumberland (MD) on June 14, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Salisbury (PA) on April 4, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Cumberland is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Salisbury is located in Somerset County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Elk Park (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, located 36 miles [57.9 km] to the east southeast of Elk Park. The cemetery is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Mallory<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery
Barney McCosky (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: William Barney McCosky
- He was born in Coal Run (PA) on April 11, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Venice (FL) on September 6, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coal Run is located in Somerset County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Elk Park (which is located in Fayette County).
- Venice is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barney McCosky<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 Elk Park to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Matt McHugh (Actor)
- Full name: Matthew McHugh
- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on January 22, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Northridge (CA) on February 22, 1971 (a Monday).
- Connellsville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matt McHugh<1>
Steve Nagy (Professional bowler)
- He was born in Shoaf (PA) on August 10, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 11, 1966 (a Friday).
- Shoaf is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Nagy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Highland Park Cemetery
John Y. Woodruff (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on July 5, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Fountain Hills (AZ) on October 30, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Connellsville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Elk Park. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- Fountain Hills is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Y. Woodruff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Elk Park to Crown Hill Cemetery

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.