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Notable Births & Deaths for Lykens ...

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

  • 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)
  • Anna Chandler     (Actress, singer)
  • 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 in Schuylkill County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin County).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • Betty Harte     (Actress, screenwriter)
    • Born: Daisey Mae Light
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Harte<1>
    • She was born in Lebanon (PA) on May 13, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Sunland (CA) on January 3, 1965 (a Sunday).
    • Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin County).
    • Sunland is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 82.
    • She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lykens to Glen Haven Memorial Park
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Lykens. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
    • Harrisburg is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Lykens. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of Lykens. 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 Lykens to Harrisburg Cemetery
  • Don Keefer     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
    • He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
    • Highspire is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Lykens. Both communities are located in Dauphin County.
    • Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 98.
  • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Lykens. Both communities are located in Dauphin 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin County).
    • Danville is located in Montour County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Lykens. 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 Lykens 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin 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)
  • Fran Rogel     (Professional football)
  • 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 in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin County).
    • Saint Clair is located in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Lykens (which is located in Dauphin 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.