Notable Births & Deaths for Jersey Shore ...

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

• Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
  • 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 and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Jersey Shore (which is located in Lycoming County).
  • Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Jersey Shore (which is located in Lycoming County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
  • He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Jersey Shore. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery<1>
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• James W.H. 'Jim' Brown     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James W.H. 'Jim' Brown<1>
  • He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday).
  • Lock Haven is located in Clinton County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Jersey Shore (which is located in Lycoming County).
  • Williamsport is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Jersey Shore. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 47.
  • He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Jersey Shore. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
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• John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi     (Crime figure)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi<1>
  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Jersey Shore (which is located in Lycoming 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.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery<1>
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• Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble<1>
  • He was born in Renovo (PA) on June 29, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Punxsutawney (PA) on October 5, 1994 (a Wednesday).
  • Renovo is located in Clinton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Jersey Shore (which is located in Lycoming County).
  • Punxsutawney is located in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
  • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • He is buried at Morningside Cemetery, which is located in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Morningside Cemetery<1>
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• John Charles Lush     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Lush<1>
  • He was born in Williamsport (PA) on October 8, 1885 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on November 18, 1946 (a Monday).
  • Williamsport is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Jersey Shore. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
  • Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 61.
  • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
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• John French Sloan     (Artist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John French Sloan<1>
  • He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on August 2, 1871 (a Wednesday) and died in Hanover (NH) on September 7, 1951 (a Friday).
  • Lock Haven is located in Clinton County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Jersey Shore (which is located in Lycoming County).
  • Hanover is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • The body was cremated.
• George Winston     (Musician, producer, philanthropist)
  • Full name: George Otis Winston, III
  • He was born in Hart (MI) on December 26, 1949 (a Monday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on June 4, 2023 (a Sunday).
  • Hart is located in Oceana County, Michigan.
  • Williamsport is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Jersey Shore. Both communities are located in Lycoming County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 73.
  • We don't have any burial details.