Fenelton (Butler County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fenelton ...

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

Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Millville (PA) on May 16, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 3, 1909 (a Saturday).
- Millville is located in Armstrong County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Easton Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Easton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Easton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Easton Cemetery
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
- Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<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 Fenelton to Woodlawn Cemetery
William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ottawa Ave. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
Don Brockett (Actor)
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Allegheny Cemetery
Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
- He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
- Yatesboro is located in Armstrong County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Graceland Cemetery
James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 38 miles [61.2 km] to the north of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Grove Hill Cemetery
William Eythe (Actor)
- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Fenelton. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Peters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to St. Peters Cemetery
Stephen Foster (Composer)
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Allegheny Cemetery
Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Laird Crossing is located nearby and to the east of Fenelton.
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east southeast of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Kittanning Cemetery
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Clarion Cemetery
Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- She was born in Parnassus (PA) on December 16, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Culver City (CA) on March 15, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Parnassus is located in Westmoreland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Culver City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenita Mary Lane<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 Fenelton to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Fred McCarren (Actor)
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Fenelton. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Butler is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Fenelton. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Side Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to North Side Cemetery
Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Verona (PA) on February 20, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on February 3, 1901 (a Sunday).
- Verona is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas J. 'Tom' O'Brien<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to St. Mary Catholic Cemetery
William Paul Pim (Cartoonist, author)
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 1, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Paul Pim<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Forest Hill Cemetery
Rich Saul (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard Robert Saul
- He was born in Butler (PA) on February 5, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 15, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the west of Fenelton. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Saul<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 Fenelton to Pacific View Memorial Park
Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
- He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
- New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east southeast of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Kittanning Cemetery
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Stydahar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm (Social reformer)
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on December 6, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 22, 1884 (a Tuesday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of her death, she was 68.
- She is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Grey Cannon Swisshelm<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Allegheny Cemetery
Don R. Taylor (Actor, director, writer)
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 13, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Westwood (CA) on December 29, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don R. Taylor<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Westwood Memorial Park
Wallace Ignatius 'Bucky' Williams (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on December 15, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Penn Hills (PA) on November 16, 2009 (a Monday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Penn Hills is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 102.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southwest of Fenelton. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace Ignatius 'Bucky' Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Hack Wilson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lewis Robert Wilson
- He was born in Ellwood City (PA) on April 26, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Ellwood City is located in Beaver County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Fenelton (which is located in Butler County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hack Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fenelton to Rosedale 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.