Hillsboro (Somerset County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hillsboro ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Hillsboro. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northwest of Hillsboro. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
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- From Hillsboro to Grandview Cemetery
Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- Windber is located nearby and to the north of Hillsboro.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north northwest of Hillsboro. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
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- From Hillsboro to Grandview Cemetery
Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
Hedda Hopper (Actress, journalist)
- Born: Elda Furry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hedda Hopper<1>
- She was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on May 2, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 1, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northeast of Hillsboro. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
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Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allyn Joslyn<1>
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Hillsboro. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Kline Lincoln
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward K. Lincoln<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry McGovern<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery<1>
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Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west northwest of Hillsboro. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Hillsboro (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.
Robert Edwin Peary (Explorer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Peary<1>
- He was born in Cresson (PA) on May 6, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on February 20, 1920 (a Friday).
- Cresson is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the north northwest of Hillsboro. 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Hillsboro (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 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west northwest of Hillsboro. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
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Emil Sitka (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Sitka<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Hillsboro (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.
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Daniel Hale Williams<1>
- He was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on January 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in Idlewild (MI) on August 4, 1931 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Hillsboro (which is located in Somerset County).
- Idlewild is located in Lake County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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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.