Midway (Lebanon County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Midway ...

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

Coit Albertson (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Coit Albertson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coit Albertson<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Paul Althouse (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Althouse<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on February 15, 1954 (a Monday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Ferncliff Cemetery
Gary S. Becker (Nobel Prize winning economist, author)
- Full name: Gary Stanley Becker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary S. Becker<1>
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on December 2, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 3, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Oak Woods Cemetery
George Washington Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on July 13, 1850 (a Saturday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 2, 1931 (a Friday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Northwood Cemetery
Lydia Bruce (Actress, dancer)
- Born: Lydia Slubowski
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lydia Bruce<1>
- She was born in Detroit (MI) on January 8, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 7, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, which is located in Strafford County, New Hampshire.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pine Grove Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Pine Grove Cemetery
James Buchanan (15th President of the US (1857 - 1861))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Buchanan<1>
- He was born in Cove Gap (PA) on April 23, 1791 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on June 1, 1868 (a Monday).
- Cove Gap is located in Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Midway. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Steve Carruthers (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on August 15, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- She was born in New Cumberland (PA) on February 27, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in El Sereno (CA) on July 10, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- New Cumberland is located in Cumberland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- El Sereno is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Michael Constantine (Actor)
- Born: Gus Efstratiou
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on May 22, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Reading (PA) on August 31, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on September 13, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Hillside Cemetery
Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park<1>
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- From Midway to El Camino Memorial Park
G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for G. Alan Dawson<1>
- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located in Lancaster County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Forest Hills Cemetery
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
- He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
- York is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
Charles Demuth (Painter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Demuth<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 8, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on October 24, 1935 (a Thursday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Midway. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
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Jacob Eichholtz (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob Eichholtz<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on November 2, 1776 (a Saturday) and died in Lancaster (PA) on May 10, 1842 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Woodward Hill Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Midway. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodward Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Midway to Woodward Hill Cemetery
Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 12, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in Sinking Spring (PA) on October 28, 1904 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sinking Spring is located in Berks County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on September 28, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Reading (PA) on November 30, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Midway. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery<1>
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Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leighton P. 'Whitey' Gibson<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on October 6, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Talmage (PA) on October 11, 1907 (a Friday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Talmage is located in Lancaster County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Lancaster Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southeast of Midway. The cemetery is located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Cemetery<1>
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Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Reading is located in Berks County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Midway. The cemetery is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery<1>
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Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines<1>
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Midway. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
- He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
- Red Lion is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Midway (which is located in Lebanon County).
- Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west southwest of Midway. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Midway to Middletown 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.