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Notable Births & Deaths for Markle ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Markle. 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)
  • Ziggy Bella     (Violinist, orchestra leader)
    • Born: Julius Margitza
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ziggy Bella<1>
    • 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • Nellie Bly     (Journalist)
    • Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
    • 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Markle (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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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    • From Markle to Woodlawn Cemetery
  • William Dickson Boyce     (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
  • George Brenlin     (Actor)
  • Don Brockett     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Brockett<1>
    • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Lawrenceville is located in Allegheny County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Allegheny Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Markle. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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    • From Markle to Allegheny Cemetery
  • John Mitchell Brooks     (Civil rights activist)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
    • Full name: Douglas John Buffone
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug Buffone<1>
    • He was born in Yatesboro (PA) on June 27, 1944 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on April 20, 2015 (a Monday).
    • Yatesboro is located in Armstrong County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • At the time of his death, he was 70.
    • He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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  • Caitlin Clarke     (Actress, instructor)
    • Born: Katherine Anne Clarke
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Caitlin Clarke<1>
    • 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Sewickley is located in Allegheny County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 52.
    • She is buried at Sewickley Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Markle. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Sewickley Cemetery<1>
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  • James 'Buster' Clarkson     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Lloyd Colteryahn     (Professional football)
  • William Lawrence DeVenzio     (Professional basketball)
  • William Eythe     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
    • 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Markle (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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north northwest of Markle. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery<1>
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  • Stephen Foster     (Composer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stephen Foster<1>
    • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Markle (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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west southwest of Markle. The cemetery is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Allegheny Cemetery<1>
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  • Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
    • He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
    • Laird Crossing is located in Armstrong County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Markle. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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  • Robert Emmet Heidrick     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
    • He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
    • Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
    • Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 46 miles [74 km] to the north northeast of Markle. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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  • Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines     (Musician)
  • Dane Tyrez Jackson     (National Football League (NFL))
    • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on November 29, 1996 (a Friday).
    • Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
  • Michael Keaton     (Actor)
    • Born: Michael John Douglas
    • He was born in Coraopolis (PA) on September 5, 1951 (a Wednesday).
    • Coraopolis is located in Allegheny County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Markle (which is located in Westmoreland County).
  • Lenita Mary Lane     (Actress)

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.