Mordansville (Columbia County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Mordansville ...

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

Nick Adams (Actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on July 10, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 6, 1968 (a Tuesday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Adams<1>
Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Calvary Cemetery
Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Landrus (PA) on October 13, 1883 (a Saturday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on August 20, 1948 (a Friday).
- Landrus is located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Mordansville. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Allen 'Heavy' Blair<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lewisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Lewisburg Cemetery
Betty Brice (Actress)
- Born: Betty Duarte
- She was born in Sunbury (PA) on August 4, 1888 (a Saturday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday).
- Sunbury is located in Northumberland County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 46.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Brice<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
James W.H. 'Jim' Brown (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lock Haven (PA) on December 12, 1860 (a Wednesday) and died in Williamsport (PA) on April 6, 1908 (a Monday).
- Lock Haven is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Williamsport is located in Lycoming County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Highland Cemetery, which is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James W.H. 'Jim' Brown<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Highland Cemetery
Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Northumberland (PA) on October 6, 1866 (a Saturday) and died in Utica (NY) on November 26, 1907 (a Tuesday).
- Northumberland is located in Northumberland County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Utica is located in Oneida County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at St. Agnes Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward D. 'Eddie' Burke<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Agnes Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to St. Agnes Cemetery
Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Stanislaus Kowalewski
- He was born in Shamokin (PA) on July 13, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in South Bend (IN) on March 20, 1984 (a Tuesday).
- Shamokin is located in Northumberland County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- South Bend is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, which is located in Saint Joseph County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Anthony 'Stan' Coveleski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Joseph Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Joseph Cemetery (IN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to St. Joseph Cemetery
John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi (Crime figure)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 29, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Lewisburg (PA) on January 12, 1979 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at St. John RC Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Johnny Dio' Dioguardi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. John RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. John RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to St. John RC Cemetery
Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
Jimmy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician, actor)
- Full name: James Francis Dorsey
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on February 29, 1904 (a Monday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Fairfield (CT) on June 12, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Fairfield is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Dorsey<1>
Tommy Dorsey (Big band leader, musician)
- Full name: Thomas Francis Dorsey, Jr.
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on November 19, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Greenwich (CT) on November 26, 1956 (a Monday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Greenwich is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Dorsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Kensico Cemetery
Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Dugan
- He was born in Mahanoy City (PA) on May 12, 1897 (a Wednesday) and died in Norwood (MA) on July 7, 1982 (a Wednesday).
- Mahanoy City is located in Schuylkill County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Norwood is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Jumping Joe' Dugan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Calvary Cemetery
Pete Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter J. Wyshner
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pete Gray<1>
Peter J. 'Pete' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Nanticoke (PA) on March 6, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Nanticoke (PA) on June 30, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Gray<1>
John Charles Lush (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Williamsport (PA) on October 8, 1885 (a Thursday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on November 18, 1946 (a Monday).
- Williamsport is located in Lycoming County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Charles Lush<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Calvary Cemetery
Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy (1889/07/06:1889/07/09)
- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Danville is located in Montour County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Mordansville. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Gray 'Art' McCoy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Odd Fellows Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Odd Fellows Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Odd Fellows Cemetery
Tony Francis Piet (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Berwick (PA) on December 7, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Hinsdale (IL) on December 1, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Berwick is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Mordansville. Both communities are located in Columbia County.
- Hinsdale is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Ressurection Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Francis Piet<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Ressurection Catholic Cemetery
Carl Sawatski (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Shickshinny (PA) on November 4, 1927 (a Friday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on November 24, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Shickshinny is located in Luzerne County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park, which is located in Saline County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Sawatski<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pinecrest Memorial Park (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Pinecrest Memorial Park
Victor L. Schertzinger (Director, composer)
- He was born in Mahanoy City (PA) on April 8, 1888 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 26, 1941 (a Sunday).
- Mahanoy City is located in Schuylkill County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor L. Schertzinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
John Franklin 'Silent John' Titus (Major League Baseball)
- 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 southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Saint Clair is located in Schuylkill County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Franklin 'Silent John' Titus<1>
Michael 'Mike' Tresh (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hazleton (PA) on February 23, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 4, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Hazleton is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Mordansville (which is located in Columbia County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Michigan Memorial Park, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mike' Tresh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Michigan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Michigan Memorial Park (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Mordansville to Michigan Memorial Park

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.