Gideon (Somerset County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gideon ...

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

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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Gideon. 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 Gideon to Grandview Cemetery
Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myrna J. Darby<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 Gideon to Woodlawn 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- Windber is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Gideon. Both communities are located in Somerset County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Gideon. 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 Gideon to Grandview 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
- He was born in Milford (PA) on July 21, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 21, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Milford is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Gideon. Both communities are located in Somerset County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allyn Joslyn<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 Gideon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset 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 Gideon to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edward Mallory (Actor)
- He was born in Cumberland (MD) on June 14, 1930 (a Saturday) and died in Salisbury (PA) on April 4, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Cumberland is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Salisbury is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Gideon. Both communities are located in Somerset County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the south southeast of Gideon. The cemetery is located in Allegany County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Mallory<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gideon to St.s Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery
Barney McCosky (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: William Barney McCosky
- He was born in Coal Run (PA) on April 11, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Venice (FL) on September 6, 1996 (a Friday).
- Coal Run is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Gideon. Both communities are located in Somerset County.
- Venice is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Barney McCosky<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 Gideon to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset 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 Gideon to Holy Cross Cemetery
Matt McHugh (Actor)
- Full name: Matthew McHugh
- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on January 22, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Northridge (CA) on February 22, 1971 (a Monday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matt McHugh<1>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Gideon. 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 Gideon 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Gideon (which is located in Somerset 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>
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Gideon. 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 Gideon to Unity 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Gideon (which is located in Somerset 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 Gideon to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park
Steve 'Smokey' Sundra (Major League Baseball)
- 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Gideon (which is located in Somerset 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve 'Smokey' Sundra<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gideon to Calvary Cemetery
John Y. Woodruff (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Connellsville (PA) on July 5, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Fountain Hills (AZ) on October 30, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Gideon (which is located in Somerset County).
- Fountain Hills is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Y. Woodruff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gideon to Crown Hill 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.