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Notable Births & Deaths for Furnace Hill ...

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

  • David Hayes Agnew     (Medical pioneer)
  • Coit Albertson     (Actor)
  • Paul Althouse     (Opera singer)
  • Samuel Barber     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Barber<1>
    • He was born in West Chester (PA) on March 9, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 23, 1981 (a Friday).
    • West Chester is located in Chester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Furnace Hill. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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  • Peter Boyle     (Actor)
    • Full name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Boyle<1>
    • He was born in Norristown (PA) on October 18, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 2006 (a Tuesday).
    • Norristown is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
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  • George Washington Bradley     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 northwest of Furnace Hill. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill (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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  • John J. 'Jack' Clements     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 northwest of Furnace Hill. Both communities are located in Berks County.
    • Reading is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Furnace Hill. Both communities are located in Berks County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 94.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
    • He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
    • Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northeast of Furnace Hill. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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  • Harry Dunn     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Dunn<1>
    • He was born in West Chester (PA) on May 3, 1929 (a Friday) and died in West Chester (PA) on June 9, 1998 (a Tuesday).
    • West Chester is located in Chester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • West Chester is located in Chester County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 69.
    • He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southeast of Furnace Hill. The cemetery is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklands Cemetery<1>
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  • Charles Albert Fechter     (Actor)
  • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Furnace Hill. Both communities are located in Berks County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 56.
  • Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet     (Major League Baseball)
  • Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<1>
    • He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
    • Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • Talmage is located in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west southwest of Furnace Hill. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill. 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)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
    • 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Furnace Hill. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
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  • William Evans Garrett Gilmore     (Olympic Gold Medalist)
  • Jacob 'Jake' Goodman     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
    • 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Furnace Hill (which is located in Berks County).
    • Reading is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Furnace Hill. Both communities are located in Berks County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
    • He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Furnace Hill. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery<1>
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  • Billy 'Flash' Harrell     (Major League Baseball)

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.