Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Etna Furnace. 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 Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday).
Altoona is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Etna Furnace. Both communities are located in Blair County.
La Crosse is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
At the time of his death, he was 25.
He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Jamesville is located in Onondaga County, New York.
State College is located in Centre County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Etna Furnace (which is located in Blair County).
At the time of his death, he was 55.
He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Etna Furnace. The cemetery is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
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.