Getty Heights (Indiana County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Getty Heights ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Getty Heights. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana 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 Getty Heights to Easton Cemetery
John Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Easton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Mt. Hebron 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana 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 Getty Heights to Woodlawn 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana 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 Getty Heights to Graceland Cemetery
Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on July 11, 1956 (a Wednesday) and died in Greenwich Village (NY) on June 26, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Greenwich Village is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Getty Heights. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Grandview Cemetery
Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko (Professional football)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Windber is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southeast of Getty Heights. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Grandview 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 in Armstrong County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Getty Heights. 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 Getty Heights to Kittanning Cemetery
Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble (Major League Baseball)
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Morningside Cemetery, located 42 miles [67.6 km] to the north northeast of Getty Heights. The cemetery is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Morningside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Morningside Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Morningside Cemetery
Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
Rosanna Huffman (Actress)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosanna Huffman<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Westwood Memorial Park
Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Kline Lincoln
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on August 8, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward K. Lincoln<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 9, 1880 (a Tuesday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on February 22, 1918 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry McGovern<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Holy Cross Cemetery
Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael William Menosky
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Getty Heights. Both communities are located in Indiana 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Menosky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Getty Heights. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry David 'Moose' Miller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Vincent Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Vincent Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to St. Vincent Cemetery
Arnold Palmer (Golfer)
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana 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 Getty Heights to Forest Hill Cemetery
Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- 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 nearby and to the south of Getty Heights.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Getty Heights.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Greenwood Cemetery
Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Getty Heights. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Unity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Unity Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Getty Heights. 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 Getty Heights to Kittanning Cemetery
Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washingtonville (OH) on November 23, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Greensburg (PA) on December 22, 1921 (a Thursday).
- Washingtonville is located in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- Greensburg is located in Westmoreland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Getty Heights. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brush Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Brush Creek Cemetery
Emil Sitka (Actor)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 22, 1914 (a Tuesday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 16, 1998 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Getty Heights (which is located in Indiana County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park, which is located in Ventura County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Sitka<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Getty Heights to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park

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.