Hyde Villa (Berks County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hyde Villa ...

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

David Hayes Agnew (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Christiana (PA) on November 24, 1818 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 1892 (a Tuesday).
- Christiana is located in Lancaster County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Hayes Agnew<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for West Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to West Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to West Laurel Hill Cemetery
Coit Albertson (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Coit Albertson
- He was born in Reading (PA) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coit Albertson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Paul Althouse (Opera singer)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on February 15, 1954 (a Monday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Althouse<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Ferncliff 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks 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 Hyde Villa to Oak Woods Cemetery
George Washington Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on July 13, 1850 (a Saturday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 2, 1931 (a Friday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east southeast of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Northwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Northwood Cemetery
Steve Carruthers (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on August 15, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
Naomi Childers (Actress)
- Full name: Naomi Weston Childers
- She was born in Pottstown (PA) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 9, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Hyde Villa to Valhalla Memorial Park
Michael Constantine (Actor)
- Born: Gus Efstratiou
- He was born in Reading (PA) on May 22, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Reading (PA) on August 31, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<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 Hyde Villa to Greenwood Cemetery
Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 12, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in Sinking Spring (PA) on October 28, 1904 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sinking Spring is located nearby and to the southwest of Hyde Villa.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field<1>
Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on September 28, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Reading (PA) on November 30, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Hyde Villa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Hyde Villa to Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery
Harry H. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on July 7, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on December 23, 1909 (a Thursday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Pottstown Cemetery
John G. Gilbert (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on January 8, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on November 12, 1903 (a Thursday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east southeast of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Pottstown Cemetery
Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Charles Evans Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Charles Evans 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks 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 Hyde Villa to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Hugh J. High (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on October 24, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on November 16, 1962 (a Friday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Saint Louis is located in , Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh J. High<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 Hyde Villa to Bellefontaine Cemetery
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks 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 Hyde Villa to Oak Woods Cemetery
Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan (Professional football)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on June 7, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Glens Falls (NY) on May 11, 1953 (a Monday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Glens Falls is located in Warren County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Annville Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Annville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Annville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Mt. Annville Cemetery
Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca (Automobile executive)
- He was born in Allentown (PA) on December 15, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 2, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
George John 'Whitey' Kurowski (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Shillington (PA) on December 9, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- Shillington is located nearby and to the south of Hyde Villa.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, located nearby and to the northeast of Hyde Villa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George John 'Whitey' Kurowski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gethsemane Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gethsemane Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Gethsemane Cemetery
George Lippard (Author)
- He was born in Nantmeal Village (PA) on April 10, 1822 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 9, 1854 (a Thursday).
- Nantmeal Village is located in Chester County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Hyde Villa (which is located in Berks County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Lawnview Memorial Park, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the east southeast of Hyde Villa. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Lippard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawnview Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lawnview Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hyde Villa to Lawnview 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.