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Notable Births & Deaths for Mansville ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Mansville. 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)
  • Earl Thomas Beal     (Musician)
  • George Brenlin     (Actor)
  • John Dickson Carr     (Author)
  • Ralph Chambers     (Actor)
  • James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Stephen Paul Courson     (Professional football)
  • Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings     (Professional basketball)
  • Myrna J. Darby     (Actree)
  • Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
    • 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 in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Windber is located in Somerset County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east northeast of Mansville. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Mansville to Grandview Cemetery
  • Frank Anthony Gatins     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
    • 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 in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 40.
  • Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
    • 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
    • He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Mansville. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Belle Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Mansville to Belle Vernon Cemetery
  • Allyn Joslyn     (Actor)
  • Edward K. Lincoln     (Actor)
  • Terry McGovern     (Professional boxer)
  • Matt McHugh     (Actor)
    • Full name: Matthew McHugh
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Matt McHugh<1>
    • He was born in Connellsville (PA) on January 22, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Northridge (CA) on February 22, 1971 (a Monday).
    • Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Mansville (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Harry David 'Moose' Miller     (Professional basketball)
  • Arnold Palmer     (Golfer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
    • Latrobe is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Mansville. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson     (Astronaut)
  • Fred Rogers     (Educator, TV Host)
    • Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Latrobe is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Mansville. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north northwest of Mansville. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Unity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Mansville to Unity Cemetery
  • Sutton Wilson Roley     (Director, screenwriter)

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.