Oakland (Lawrence County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Oakland ...

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

Chris Alcaide (Actor)
- Full name: Christopher Alcaide
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on October 23, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on June 30, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chris Alcaide<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Desert Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Desert Memorial Park
Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located nearby and to the northeast of Oakland.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
George Henry Burns (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 31, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Kirkland (WA) on January 7, 1978 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Kirkland is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Henry Burns<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Nick Ceroli (Musician)
- He was born in Warren (OH) on December 22, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Ceroli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ken Christy (Actor)
- Full name: Robert Kenneth Christy
- He was born in Greenville (PA) on November 23, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1962 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Mercer County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Christy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Valhalla Memorial Park
Charles H. Crawford (Crime figure)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on April 22, 1879 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1931 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles H. Crawford<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Oakland. Both communities are located in Lawrence County.
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Glenwood Cemetery
William Eythe (Actor)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Oakland. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Peters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to St. Peters Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County, Georgia.
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Akins Cemetery
Joe Flynn (Actor)
- Full name: Joseph Anthony Flynn, III
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on November 8, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 19, 1974 (a Friday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Flynn<1>
Ralph Goldston, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Campbell (OH) on February 25, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (OH) on July 9, 2011 (a Saturday).
- Campbell is located in Mahoning County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Tod Homestead Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Oakland. The cemetery is located in Mahoning County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Goldston, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tod Homestead Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tod Homestead Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Tod Homestead Cemetery
Dave Grohl (Singer, songwriter, musician, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the band 'Nirvana')
- Full name: David Eric Grohl
- He was born in Warren (OH) on January 14, 1969 (a Tuesday).
- Warren is located in Trumbull County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
Elizabeth Hartman (Actress)
- Full name: Mary Elizabeth Hartman
- She was born in Youngstown (OH) on December 23, 1943 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 10, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Hartman<1>
Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Maryrest Cemetery
Ty Longley (Musician)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on September 4, 1971 (a Saturday) and died in West Warwick (RI) on February 20, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Sharon is located in Mercer County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- West Warwick is located in Kent County, Rhode Island.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ty Longley<1>
Angelo Anthony 'Cheese King' Marino (Crime figure)
- He was born in Sharon (PA) on May 31, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on February 11, 1983 (a Friday).
- Sharon is located in Mercer County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery, which is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Anthony 'Cheese King' Marino<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Santa Clara Mission Cemetery
Fred McCarren (Actor)
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Butler is located in Butler County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Oakland. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Side Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to North Side Cemetery
John James McCook (Social reformer, educator)
- He was born in Lisbon (OH) on February 4, 1843 (a Saturday) and died in Hartford (CT) on January 9, 1927 (a Sunday).
- Lisbon is located in Columbiana County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John James McCook<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Cedar Hill Cemetery
Alexander Hamilton McGuffey (Author)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on August 13, 1816 (a Tuesday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on June 3, 1896 (a Wednesday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander Hamilton McGuffey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Spring Grove Cemetery
William McKinley (25th President of the US (1897 - 1901, died in office by assassination))
- He was born in Niles (OH) on January 29, 1843 (a Sunday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on September 14, 1901 (a Saturday).
- Niles is located in Trumbull County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William McKinley<1>
Arne Oldberg (Composer)
- He was born in Youngstown (OH) on July 12, 1874 (a Sunday) and died in Evanston (IL) on February 18, 1962 (a Sunday).
- Youngstown is located in Mahoning County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Oakland (which is located in Lawrence County).
- Evanston is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arne Oldberg<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Oakland to Memorial Park 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.