Leetsdale (Allegheny County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Leetsdale ...

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

Eliphalet Frazer Andrews (Painter)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on June 11, 1835 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on March 19, 1915 (a Friday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eliphalet Frazer Andrews<1>
Johnny Bates (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: John William Bates
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on August 21, 1882 (a Monday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on February 10, 1949 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Bates<1>
Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dickson Boyce<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ottawa Ave. Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Ottawa Ave. Cemetery
George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Brenlin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Riverside National Cemetery
Don Brockett (Actor)
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on January 30, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Lawrenceville (PA) on May 2, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Lawrenceville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Lawrenceville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east southeast of Leetsdale. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Allegheny Cemetery
John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Richmond is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Mitchell Brooks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Riverview Cemetery
Rachel Louise Carson (Author, biologist, ecologist)
- She was born in Springdale (PA) on May 27, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Silver Spring (MD) on April 14, 1964 (a Tuesday).
- Springdale is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rachel Louise Carson<1>
Caitlin Clarke (Actress, instructor)
- Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on May 3, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Sewickley (PA) on September 9, 2004 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Sewickley is located nearby and to the southeast of Leetsdale.
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Leetsdale.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sewickley Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Sewickley Cemetery
Lloyd Colteryahn (Professional football)
- He was born in Brentwood (PA) on August 26, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Dunedin (FL) on May 2, 2011 (a Monday).
- Brentwood is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- Dunedin is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Colteryahn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Perry Como (Singer, actor, entertainer)
- Born: Pierino Ronald Como
- He was born in Canonsburg (PA) on May 18, 1912 (a Saturday) and died in Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony (FL) on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Canonsburg is located in Washington County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Jupiter Inlet Beach Colony is located in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Perry Como<1>
William Russell 'Russ' Craft (Professional football)
- He was born in McEwen (TN) on October 15, 1919 (a Wednesday) and died in Wellsburg (WV) on January 12, 2009 (a Monday).
- McEwen is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee.
- Wellsburg is located in Brooke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Franklin Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale. The cemetery is located in Brooke County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Russell 'Russ' Craft<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Franklin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Franklin Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Franklin Cemetery
Al DeMao (Professional football)
- Full name: Albert Marcellus DeMao
- He was born in New Kensington (PA) on February 29, 1920 (a Sunday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Glen Burnie (MD) on February 1, 2008 (a Friday).
- New Kensington is located in Westmoreland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Glen Burnie is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al DeMao<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gate of Heaven Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Gate of Heaven Cemetery
William Lawrence DeVenzio (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on August 2, 1924 (a Saturday) and died on January 1, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- Coraopolis is located nearby and to the southeast of Leetsdale.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Leetsdale. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lawrence DeVenzio<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resurrection Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resurrection Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Resurrection Cemetery
John S. 'Jack' Easton (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeport (OH) on February 22, 1867 (a Friday) and died in Steubenville (OH) on November 28, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Bridgeport is located in Belmont County, Ohio.
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John S. 'Jack' Easton<1>
William Eythe (Actor)
- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located in Butler County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Leetsdale. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Peters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to St. Peters Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Akins Cemetery
Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Mingo Junction (OH) on March 28, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Natchez (MS) on November 6, 2017 (a Monday).
- Mingo Junction is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Natchez is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Natchez City Cemetery, which is located in Adams County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Francis 'Joe' Fortunato, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Natchez City Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Natchez City Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Natchez City Cemetery
Stephen Foster (Composer)
- He was born in Lawrenceville (PA) on July 4, 1826 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on January 13, 1864 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east southeast of Leetsdale. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Allegheny Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Allegheny Cemetery
Thomas A. Franckhauser (Professional football)
- He was born in Steubenville (OH) on May 26, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 17, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Steubenville is located in Jefferson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Leetsdale (which is located in Allegheny County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas A. Franckhauser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Leon Hart (Professional football)
- He was born in Turtle Creek (PA) on November 21, 1928 (a Wednesday) and died in South Bend (IN) on September 24, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Turtle Creek is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Leetsdale. Both communities are located in Allegheny County.
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Hart<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Leetsdale to Cedar Grove 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.