Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Newberry. 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.
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 and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Newberry (which is located in Lycoming County).
Lewisburg is located in Union County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Newberry (which is located in Lycoming County).
At the time of his death, he was 64.
He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south southeast of Newberry. The cemetery is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
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 and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Newberry (which is located in Lycoming County).
Williamsport is located nearby and to the east of Newberry.
At the time of his death, he was 47.
He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west southwest of Newberry. The cemetery is located in Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Newberry (which is located in Lycoming County).
Danville is located in Montour County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Newberry (which is located in Lycoming County).
At the time of his death, he was 39.
He is buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Newberry. The cemetery is located in Montour County, Pennsylvania.
Williamsport is located nearby and to the east of Newberry.
At the time of his death, he was 73.
We don't have any burial details.
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