Gastown (Armstrong County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gastown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Gastown. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay<1>
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Easton Cemetery<1>
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Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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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 in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong 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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Doug Buffone (Professional football)
- Full name: Douglas John Buffone
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- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
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- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- Kittanning is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Renovo (PA) on June 29, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Punxsutawney (PA) on October 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Renovo is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Punxsutawney is located in Jefferson County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Morningside Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the northeast of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Morningside Cemetery<1>
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Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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Rosanna Huffman (Actress)
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- She was born in Timblin (PA) on August 12, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on May 20, 2016 (a Friday).
- Timblin is located in Jefferson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenita Mary Lane<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael William Menosky
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Menosky<1>
- He was born in Glen Campbell (PA) on October 16, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 11, 1983 (a Monday).
- Glen Campbell is located in Indiana County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry David 'Moose' Miller<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Latrobe (PA) on April 18, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Vincent Cemetery<1>
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Arnold Palmer (Golfer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
William Paul Pim (Cartoonist, author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Paul Pim<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<1>
- She was born in Homer City (PA) on March 12, 1963 (a Tuesday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 24, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Homer City is located in Indiana County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
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Ossee Schreck (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
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- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Gastown. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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Jack Sonni (Musician)
- Full name: John Thomas Sonni
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- We don't have any burial details.
James 'Jimmy' Stewart (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Maitland Stewart
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Jimmy' Stewart<1>
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on May 20, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 2, 1997 (a Wednesday).
- Indiana is located in Indiana County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
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- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Steve 'Smokey' Sundra (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve 'Smokey' Sundra<1>
- He was born in Luxor (PA) on March 27, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on March 23, 1952 (a Sunday).
- Luxor is located in Westmoreland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Gastown (which is located in Armstrong County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Don R. Taylor (Actor, director, writer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don R. Taylor<1>
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Gastown. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
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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.