Forest Grove (Allegheny County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Forest Grove ...

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

Earl Thomas Beal (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Thomas Beal<1>
- He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Donora is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery<1>
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George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Brenlin<1>
- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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Don Brockett (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Lawrenceville is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery<1>
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Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Sewickley is located nearby and to the northwest of Forest Grove.
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located nearby and to the north northwest of Forest Grove.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery<1>
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James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Jeannette is located in Westmoreland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east southeast of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery<1>
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Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Colteryahn<1>
- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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Perry Como (Singer, actor, entertainer)
- Born: Pierino Ronald Como
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Perry Como<1>
- He was born in Canonsburg (PA) on May 18, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony (FL) on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Canonsburg is located in Washington County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery<1>
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William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located nearby and to the northwest of Forest Grove.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Forest Grove.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery<1>
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John S. 'Jack' Easton (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
- He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County, Ohio.
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
William Eythe (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- 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 in Butler County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northeast of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery<1>
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Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr. (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
- Mingo Junction is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Natchez City Cemetery<1>
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Stephen Foster (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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- From Forest Grove to Allegheny Cemetery
Thomas A. Franckhauser (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park<1>
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Leon Hart (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Hart<1>
- He was born in Turtle Creek (PA) on November 21, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in South Bend (IN) on September 24, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Turtle Creek is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
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Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Forest Grove (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Forest Grove. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
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Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines<1>
- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Forest Grove. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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- From Forest Grove to Evergreen 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.