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Notable Births & Deaths for Hollisters ...

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

  • Edie Adams     (Actress, singer)
  • Nick Adams     (Actor, screenwriter)
    • Born: Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Adams<1>
    • He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on July 10, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 6, 1968 (a Tuesday).
    • Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Joseph Grubb Alexander     (Screenwriter)
  • Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum     (Vocalist, arranger, composer, actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh 'Lumpy' Brannum<1>
    • He was born in Sandwich (IL) on January 5, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in East Stroudsburg (PA) on April 19, 1987 (a Sunday).
    • Sandwich is located in DeKalb County, Illinois.
    • East Stroudsburg is located in Monroe County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns     (Major League Baseball)
  • George Catlin     (Artist, lawyer, author)
  • Adam Anthony Comorosky     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Anthony Comorosky<1>
    • He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on December 9, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Swoyersville (PA) on March 2, 1951 (a Friday).
    • Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
    • He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Hollisters. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Ignatius Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Hollisters to St. Ignatius Cemetery
  • Herman J. 'Dutch' Dehlman     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Brooklyn (NY) in 1852 and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on March 13, 1885 (a Friday).
    • Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
  • Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie<1>
    • He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
    • Carbondale is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Hollisters. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
    • Carbondale is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Hollisters. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Pete Gray     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Peter J. Wyshner
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Gray<1>
    • He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
    • Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • Peter J. 'Pete' Gray     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Gray<1>
    • He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
    • Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • William 'Willie' Harmatz     (Jockey)
  • Tom Hatten     (Radio & TV Personality, actor)
  • Wanda Hawley     (Actress)
  • Hugh Jennings     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Jennings<1>
    • He was born in Pittston (PA) on April 2, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Scranton (PA) on February 1, 1928 (a Wednesday).
    • Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Scranton is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Hollisters. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Russell Johnson     (Actor)
    • Full name: Russell David Russell
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Johnson<1>
    • He was born in Ashley (PA) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bainbridge Island (WA) on January 16, 2014 (a Thursday).
    • Ashley is located in Luzerne County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Bainbridge Island is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
    • At the time of his death, he was 89.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Edward 'Ed' Kennedy     (1883/05/01:1886/08/25)
  • Marion Lorne     (Actress)
  • Charles Emmett Mack     (Actor)
  • Dennis Joseph 'Denny' Mack     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on March 14, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1888 (a Tuesday).
    • Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
    • Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Hollisters (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
  • John Albert Macy     (Author)

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.