Farmers (York County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Farmers ...

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

Walter C. 'Walt' Brown (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Springfield (NY) on December 30, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to St. Charles RC Cemetery
Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- She was born in New Cumberland (PA) on February 27, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in El Sereno (CA) on July 10, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- New Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- El Sereno is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Hillside Memorial Park
Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on September 13, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Hillside Cemetery
Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to El Camino Memorial Park
G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located in Lancaster County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for G. Alan Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Forest Hills Cemetery
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Middletown Cemetery
Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Middletown Cemetery
Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Harrisburg Cemetery
Don Keefer (Actor)
- He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Highspire is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
William Henry Keister (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on August 17, 1871 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on August 17, 1924 (a Sunday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Loudon Park Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south southeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Keister<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Loudon Park Cemetery
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Parkton (MD) on June 19, 1872 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on February 20, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south southeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Michael 'Dummy' Leitner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Cameron Mitchell (Actor)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cameron Mitchell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Desert Memorial Park
Curt Motton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Darnell (LA) on September 24, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Parkton (MD) on January 21, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Darnell is located in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- Parkton is located in Baltimore County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Druid Ridge Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the south southeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curt Motton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Druid Ridge Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Druid Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Druid Ridge Cemetery
William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Enola (PA) on August 14, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on April 10, 1995 (a Monday).
- Enola is located in Cumberland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<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 Farmers to Evergreen Cemetery
Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in York (PA) on November 10, 2002 (a Sunday).
- York is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- York is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Farmers. Both communities are located in York County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Rose Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Rose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Rose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Mt. Rose Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located in Carroll County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the south southeast of Farmers. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Farmers to Green Mount Cemetery
Bobby Troup (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert William Troup, Jr.
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on October 18, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on February 7, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Farmers (which is located in York County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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 Bobby Troup<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 Farmers to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.