Fairview Heights (Berks County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fairview Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fairview Heights. 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
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coit Albertson<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Paul Althouse (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Althouse<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Gary S. Becker (Nobel Prize winning economist, author)
- Full name: Gary Stanley Becker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary S. Becker<1>
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on December 2, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 3, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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George Washington Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
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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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks 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
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks 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.
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Michael Constantine (Actor)
- Born: Gus Efstratiou
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Reading is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
Jimmy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician, actor)
- Full name: James Francis Dorsey
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- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on February 29, 1904 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Fairfield (CT) on June 12, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
Tommy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
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- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Greenwich (CT) on November 26, 1956 (a Monday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Dugan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan<1>
- He was born in Mahanoy City (PA) on May 12, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Norwood (MA) on July 7, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- Mahanoy City is located in Schuylkill County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Norwood is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 12, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in Sinking Spring (PA) on October 28, 1904 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sinking Spring is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Reading is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery<1>
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Harry H. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Fairview Heights. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
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John G. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east southeast of Fairview Heights. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
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Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery<1>
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Betty Harte (Actress, screenwriter)
- Born: Daisey Mae Light
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Harte<1>
- She was born in Lebanon (PA) on May 13, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Sunland (CA) on January 3, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Sunland is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Hugh J. High (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Elisha Albright Hoffman (Composer)
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- He was born in Orwigsburg (PA) on May 7, 1839 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 25, 1929 (a Monday).
- Orwigsburg is located in Schuylkill County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Fairview Heights (which is located in Berks County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks 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, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Fairview Heights. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Annville Cemetery<1>
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George John 'Whitey' Kurowski (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George John 'Whitey' Kurowski<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Shillington (PA) on December 9, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Shillington is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Fairview Heights. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Fairview Heights.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gethsemane Cemetery<1>
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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.