Krayn (Cambria County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Krayn ...

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

John Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday).
- Altoona is located in Blair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Krayn (which is located in Cambria County).
- La Crosse is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leckie Ake<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Oak Grove Cemetery
Charles Alvin Bell (Actor)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on June 7, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 31, 1998 (a Saturday).
- Altoona is located in Blair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Krayn (which is located in Cambria County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Alvin Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Pat Cummings (Professional basketball)
- Full name: Patrick Michael Cummings
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of Krayn. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Cummings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Grandview Cemetery
Pete Duranko (Professional football)
- Full name: Peter Nicholas Duranko
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- Windber is located nearby and to the southwest of Krayn.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of Krayn. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Duranko<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Grandview Cemetery
Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- Johnstown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
Albert Francis Gionfriddo (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Dysart (PA) on March 8, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Solvang (CA) on March 14, 2003 (a Friday).
- Dysart is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- Solvang is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Francis Gionfriddo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Barbara Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Barbara Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Santa Barbara Cemetery
Carlton Haselrig (Professional football)
- Full name: Carlton Lee Haselrig
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on January 22, 1966 (a Saturday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on July 22, 2020 (a Wednesday).
- Johnstown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- Johnstown is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of Krayn. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlton Haselrig<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Grandview Cemetery
Hedda Hopper (Actress, journalist)
- Born: Elda Furry
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Krayn (which is located in Cambria 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Krayn. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hedda Hopper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Rose Hill Cemetery
Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
- 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 in Somerset County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Krayn (which is located in Cambria 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allyn Joslyn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Kline Lincoln
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward K. Lincoln<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry McGovern<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Cross Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Cross Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Holy Cross Cemetery
Robert Edwin Peary (Explorer)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Peary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Arlington National Cemetery
Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- 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 Krayn (which is located in Cambria County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 38.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northwest of Krayn. The cemetery is located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<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 Krayn to Greenwood Cemetery
Emil Sitka (Actor)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Krayn. Both communities are located in Cambria 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Sitka<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park
George 'Germany' Smith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 21, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Altoona (PA) on December 1, 1927 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Altoona is located in Blair County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Krayn (which is located in Cambria County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Krayn. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Germany' Smith<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Calvary Cemetery
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Krayn (which is located in Cambria 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Daniel Hale Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Krayn to Graceland Cemetery

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.