Helfenstein (Northumberland, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Helfenstein ...

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

Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<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 Helfenstein to Calvary Cemetery
Gary S. Becker (Nobel Prize winning economist, author)
- Full name: Gary Stanley Becker
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on December 2, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 3, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary S. Becker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Oak Woods Cemetery
Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Landrus (PA) on October 13, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on August 20, 1948 (a Friday).
- Landrus is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Helfenstein. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lewisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Lewisburg Cemetery
Betty Brice (Actress)
- Born: Betty Duarte
- She was born in Sunbury (PA) on August 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday).
- Sunbury is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein. Both communities are located in Northumberland County.
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Brice<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 Helfenstein to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Northumberland is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein. Both communities are located in Northumberland County.
- Utica is located in Oneida County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to St. Agnes Cemetery
Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Stanislaus Kowalewski
- He was born in Shamokin (PA) on July 13, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on March 20, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Shamokin is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein. Both communities are located in Northumberland County.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to St. Joseph Cemetery
John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 29, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on January 12, 1979 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to St. John RC Cemetery
Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
Jimmy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician, actor)
- Full name: James Francis Dorsey
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on February 29, 1904 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Fairfield (CT) on June 12, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dorsey<1>
Tommy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Greenwich (CT) on November 26, 1956 (a Monday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Dorsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Kensico Cemetery
Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Dugan
- He was born in Mahanoy City (PA) on May 12, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Norwood (MA) on July 7, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- Mahanoy City is located in Schuylkill County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Norwood is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan<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 Helfenstein to Calvary Cemetery
Betty Harte (Actress, screenwriter)
- Born: Daisey Mae Light
- She was born in Lebanon (PA) on May 13, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Sunland (CA) on January 3, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Sunland is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Harte<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Elisha Albright Hoffman (Composer)
- He was born in Orwigsburg (PA) on May 7, 1839 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 25, 1929 (a Monday).
- Orwigsburg is located in Schuylkill County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elisha Albright Hoffman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Oak Woods Cemetery
Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
- He was born in Danville (PA) on July 15, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Danville (PA) on March 22, 1904 (a Tuesday).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north northwest of Helfenstein. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Odd Fellows Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Odd Fellows Cemetery
John Henry O'Hara (Author)
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on January 31, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Princeton (NJ) on April 11, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Princeton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Princeton Cemetery, which is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henry O'Hara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Princeton Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Princeton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Princeton Cemetery
Tony Francis Piet (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berwick (PA) on December 7, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on December 1, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Berwick is located in Columbia County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Francis Piet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Spottswood Poles (Nego League Baseball)
- He was born in Winchester (VA) on December 9, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Lebanon (PA) on September 12, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Winchester is located in , Virginia.
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spottswood Poles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Arlington National Cemetery
Fran Rogel (Professional football)
- He was born in North Braddock (PA) on December 12, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Richland (PA) on June 3, 2002 (a Monday).
- North Braddock is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Richland is located in Lebanon County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fran Rogel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to All Saints Braddock Catholic Cemetery
John Charles 'Jack' Rowe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hamburg (PA) on December 8, 1856 (a Monday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on April 25, 1911 (a Tuesday).
- Hamburg is located in Berks County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles 'Jack' Rowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Carl Scheib (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gratz (PA) on January 1, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in San Antonio (TX) on March 24, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Gratz is located in Dauphin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Helfenstein. The cemetery is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Scheib<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Helfenstein to St. Andrew's UMC Cemetery
Victor L. Schertzinger (Director, composer)
- He was born in Mahanoy City (PA) on April 8, 1888 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 26, 1941 (a Sunday).
- Mahanoy City is located in Schuylkill County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Helfenstein (which is located in Northumberland County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor L. Schertzinger<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 Helfenstein to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.