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Notable Births & Deaths for Klingerstown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Klingerstown. 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)
  • Gary S. Becker     (Nobel Prize winning economist, author)
  • Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair     (Major League Baseball)
  • Betty Brice     (Actress)
  • Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke     (Major League Baseball)
  • Spencer Charters     (Actor)
  • Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski     (Major League Baseball)
  • Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane     (Major League Baseball)
  • John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi     (Crime figure)
  • Michael 'Mickey' Doolin     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Klingerstown. Both communities are located in Schuylkill County.
    • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • Jimmy Dorsey     (Big band leader, musician, actor)
    • Full name: James Francis Dorsey
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dorsey<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Klingerstown. Both communities are located in Schuylkill County.
    • Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
  • Tommy Dorsey     (Big band leader, musician)
    • Full name: Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Dorsey<1>
    • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Klingerstown. Both communities are located in Schuylkill 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Klingerstown to Kensico Cemetery
  • Betty Harte     (Actress, screenwriter)
  • Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder     (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
    • He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Klingerstown (which is located in Schuylkill County).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Klingerstown (which is located in Schuylkill County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Klingerstown. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Klingerstown to Harrisburg Cemetery
  • Nancy Kulp     (Actress, comedienne)
    • Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
    • She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Klingerstown (which is located in Schuylkill County).
    • Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy     (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Klingerstown (which is located in Schuylkill County).
    • Danville is located in Montour County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Klingerstown (which is located in Schuylkill County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Klingerstown. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Odd Fellows Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Klingerstown to Odd Fellows Cemetery
  • William Harrison 'Billy' Myers     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
    • He was born in Enola (PA) on August 14, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on April 10, 1995 (a Monday).
    • Enola is located in Cumberland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Klingerstown (which is located in Schuylkill County).
    • Carlisle is located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • John Henry O'Hara     (Author)
  • Spottswood Poles     (Nego League Baseball)
  • Carl Scheib     (Major League Baseball)
  • John Franklin 'Silent John' Titus     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Franklin 'Silent John' Titus<1>
    • He was born in Saint Clair (PA) on February 21, 1876 (a Monday) and died in Saint Clair (PA) on January 8, 1943 (a Friday).
    • Saint Clair is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Klingerstown. Both communities are located in Schuylkill County.
    • Saint Clair is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Klingerstown. Both communities are located in Schuylkill County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.

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.