New Florence (Westmoreland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for New Florence ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding New Florence. 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)
- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery (Essex County, New Jersey).
- Greensburg is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Charles Barclay<1>
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday) at the age of 57. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
- Cochrans Mills is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nellie Bly<1>
James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania).
- Jeannette is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James 'Buster' Clarkson<1>
Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on July 11, 1956 (a Wednesday) and died in Greenwich Village (NY) on June 26, 2012 (a Tueday) at the age of 55. He is buried at Grandview Cemetery (Cambria County, Pennsylvania).
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings<1>
Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko (Professional football)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Grandview Cemetery (Cambria County, Pennsylvania).
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Windber is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) at the age of 40.
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
- He was born in Milford (PA) on July 21, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 21, 1981 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Milford is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Allyn Joslyn<1>
Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Kline Lincoln
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on August 8, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1958 (a Thursday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Edward K. Lincoln<1>
Terry McGovern (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 9, 1880 (a Tueday) and died in Brooklyn (NY) on February 22, 1918 (a Friday) at the age of 37. He is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery (Kings County, New York).
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Terry McGovern<1>
Harry David 'Moose' Miller (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on July 28, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Latrobe (PA) on April 18, 2007 (a Wednesday) at the age of 83. He is buried at St. Vincent Cemetery (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania).
- Latrobe is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry David 'Moose' Miller<1>
Arnold Palmer (Golfer)
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tueday) at the age of 87. The body was cremated.
- Latrobe is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arnold Palmer<1>
Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson (Astronaut)
- She was born in Homer City (PA) on March 12, 1963 (a Tueday) and died in Houston (TX) on May 24, 2001 (a Thursday) at the age of 38. She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Indiana County, Pennsylvania).
- Homer City is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson<1>
Fred Rogers (Educator, TV Host)
- Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
- He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tueday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Unity Cemetery (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania).
- Latrobe is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Fred Rogers<1>
Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washingtonville (OH) on November 23, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in Greensburg (PA) on December 22, 1921 (a Thursday) at the age of 51. He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania).
- Greensburg is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph Orlando 'Socks' Seybold<1>
Emil Sitka (Actor)
- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 22, 1914 (a Tueday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 16, 1998 (a Friday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Conejo Mtn. Memorial Park (Ventura County, California).
- Johnstown is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emil Sitka<1>
Jack Sonni (Musician)
- Full name: John Thomas Sonni
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday) at the age of 68. We don't have any burial details.
- Indiana is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jack Sonni<1>
James 'Jimmy' Stewart (Oscar winning actor)
- Full name: James Maitland Stewart
- He was born in Indiana (PA) on May 20, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on July 2, 1997 (a Wednesday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Indiana is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James 'Jimmy' Stewart<1>
Steve 'Smokey' Sundra (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Luxor (PA) on March 27, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on March 23, 1952 (a Sunday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
- Luxor is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of New Florence.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Steve 'Smokey' Sundra<1>

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.