Level Green (Westmoreland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Level Green ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Level Green. 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 Charles Barclay (Inventor)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Level Green. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- Easton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Barclay<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Mt. Hebron Cemetery
Earl Thomas Beal (Musician)
- He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Donora is located in Washington County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Thomas Beal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery
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 in Allegheny County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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>
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
- Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Woodlawn Cemetery
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 in Allegheny County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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 Level Green 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 nearby and to the west of Level Green.
- 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 Level Green 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 in Allegheny County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Level Green. 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 Level Green 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 in Allegheny County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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 Level Green 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 in Allegheny County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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 in Allegheny County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Level Green. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- 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 Level Green to Sewickley Cemetery
James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Jeannette is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast of Level Green. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Level Green.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Brush Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Brush Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Brush Creek 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 in Allegheny County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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 Level Green 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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>
Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myrna J. Darby<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Woodlawn 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Level Green. Both communities are located in Westmoreland 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 Level Green 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 in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Resurrection Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Level Green. 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 Level Green to Resurrection Cemetery
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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 34 miles [54.7 km] to the north northwest of Level Green. 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 Level Green to St. Peters 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 in Allegheny County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Level Green. 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 Level Green to Allegheny Cemetery
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 nearby and to the west of Level Green.
- 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 Level Green to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Level Green. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Belle Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Belle Vernon Cemetery
Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Level Green (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Level Green to Evergreen 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.