Kutztown (Berks County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kutztown ...

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

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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- 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 Kutztown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- 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 Kutztown 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Kutztown (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 Kutztown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the southeast of Kutztown. 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 Kutztown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Kutztown (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:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kutztown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Reading is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Kutztown. 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 Kutztown to Greenwood Cemetery
Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Dugan
- He was born in Mahanoy City (PA) on May 12, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Norwood (MA) on July 7, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- Mahanoy City is located in Schuylkill County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- Norwood is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan<1>
Charles Albert Fechter (Actor)
- He was born in London (England) on October 24, 1824 (a Sunday) and died in Quakertown (PA) on August 5, 1879 (a Tuesday).
- Quakertown is located in Bucks County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the southeast of Kutztown. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Albert Fechter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kutztown to Mt. Vernon 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 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Reading is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- 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:
- From your current location to Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kutztown 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Kutztown. 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 Kutztown 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Kutztown. 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 Kutztown 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, Pennsylvania.
- Reading is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- 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 Kutztown to Charles Evans Cemetery
William 'Bill' Hewitt (Professional football)
- He was born in Bay City (MI) on October 8, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Sellersville (PA) on January 14, 1947 (a Tuesday).
- Bay City is located in Bay County, Michigan.
- Sellersville is located in Bucks County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Kutztown (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, located 43 miles [69.2 km] to the southeast of Kutztown. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill' Hewitt<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kutztown to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Kutztown (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 Kutztown 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Kutztown (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 Kutztown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- 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 40 miles [64.4 km] to the west southwest of Kutztown. 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 Kutztown 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Kutztown (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 Kutztown 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- Shillington is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Kutztown. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- 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 Kutztown to Gethsemane 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.