Emmaus (Lehigh County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Emmaus ...

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

Coit Albertson (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Coit Albertson
- He was born in Reading (PA) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coit Albertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Paul Althouse (Opera singer)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on February 15, 1954 (a Monday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Althouse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Ferncliff 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, Pennsylvania.
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- 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 Emmaus to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
George Washington Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on July 13, 1850 (a Saturday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 2, 1931 (a Friday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the south southeast of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Northwood Cemetery
Steve Carruthers (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on August 15, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
Naomi Childers (Actress)
- Full name: Naomi Weston Childers
- She was born in Pottstown (PA) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 9, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Valhalla Memorial Park
Michael Constantine (Actor)
- Born: Gus Efstratiou
- He was born in Reading (PA) on May 22, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Reading (PA) on August 31, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
Judge Joseph Crater (New York State Supreme Court judge - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: Joseph Force Crater
- He was born in Easton (PA) on January 5, 1889 (a Saturday).
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Allentown is located nearby and to the north of Emmaus.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<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 Emmaus to Greenwood Cemetery
Charles Albert Fechter (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on October 24, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Quakertown (PA) on August 5, 1879 (a Tuesday).
- Quakertown is located in Bucks County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south southeast of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Albert Fechter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Mt. Vernon Cemetery
John Gallaudet (Actor)
- Full name: John Beury Gallaudet
- He was born in Doylestown (PA) on August 23, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 5, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Doylestown is located in Bucks County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Gallaudet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Pacific View Memorial Park
Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on September 28, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Reading (PA) on November 30, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Harry H. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on July 7, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on December 23, 1909 (a Thursday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Pottstown Cemetery
John G. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on January 8, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on November 12, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southwest of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Pottstown Cemetery
Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Charles Evans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Charles Evans Cemetery
Dr. Samuel David Gross (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Easton (PA) on July 8, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 6, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Easton is located in Northampton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the south southeast of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel David Gross<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Woodlands Cemetery
Martin Johnson Heade (Artist)
- He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Lumberville is located in Bucks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
William 'Bill' Hewitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Bay City (MI) on October 8, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Sellersville (PA) on January 14, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County, Michigan.
- Sellersville is located in Bucks County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the south southeast of Emmaus. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Hewitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Hugh J. High (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on October 24, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on November 16, 1962 (a Friday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh J. High<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Abbie Hoffman (Activist)
- Full name: Abbot Howard Hoffman
- He was born in Worcester (MA) on November 20, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Solebury (PA) on April 12, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Solebury is located in Bucks County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abbie Hoffman<1>
Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan (Professional football)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on June 7, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Glens Falls (NY) on May 11, 1953 (a Monday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Emmaus (which is located in Lehigh County).
- Glens Falls is located in Warren County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Annville Cemetery, which is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Annville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Annville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Emmaus to Mt. Annville 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.