Old Forge (Lackawanna County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Old Forge ...

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

Edie Adams (Actress, singer)
- Born: Elizabeth Edith Enke
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edie Adams<1>
- She was born in Kingston (PA) on April 16, 1927 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 15, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Kingston is located in Luzerne County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Nick Adams (Actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Nicholas Aloysius Adamshock
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Adams<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
Joseph Grubb Alexander (Screenwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Grubb Alexander<1>
- He was born in Scranton (PA) on December 25, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 11, 1932 (a Monday).
- Scranton is located nearby and to the northeast of Old Forge.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Honesdale (PA) on March 30, 1857 (a Monday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on March 19, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Honesdale is located in Wayne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Michaels Cemetery, which is located in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Michaels Cemetery<1>
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George Catlin (Artist, lawyer, author)
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- He was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on July 26, 1796 (a Tuesday) and died in Jersey City (NJ) on December 23, 1872 (a Monday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Jersey City is located in Hudson County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
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Adam Anthony Comorosky (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on December 9, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Swoyersville (PA) on March 2, 1951 (a Friday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest of Old Forge. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery<1>
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Herman J. 'Dutch' Dehlman (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) in 1852 and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on March 13, 1885 (a Friday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
- Carbondale is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Old Forge. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
- Carbondale is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Old Forge. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Pete Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Peter J. Wyshner
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- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
Peter J. 'Pete' Gray (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter J. 'Pete' Gray<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Nanticoke is located in Luzerne County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
William 'Willie' Harmatz (Jockey)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Willie' Harmatz<1>
- He was born in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on February 9, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Vista (CA) on January 27, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Vista is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Tom Hatten (Radio & TV Personality, actor)
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- He was born in Jamestown (ND) on November 14, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Freeland (PA) on March 16, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Jamestown is located in Stutsman County, North Dakota.
- Freeland is located in Luzerne County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at St. Ann's Parish Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southwest of Old Forge. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
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Wanda Hawley (Actress)
- Born: Selma Wanda Pittack
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- She was born in Scranton (PA) on July 30, 1895 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 18, 1963 (a Monday).
- Scranton is located nearby and to the northeast of Old Forge.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Hugh Jennings (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Pittston (PA) on April 2, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Scranton (PA) on February 1, 1928 (a Wednesday).
- Pittston is located nearby and to the southwest of Old Forge.
- Scranton is located nearby and to the northeast of Old Forge.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Russell Johnson (Actor)
- Full name: Russell David Russell
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell Johnson<1>
- He was born in Ashley (PA) on November 10, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bainbridge Island (WA) on January 16, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Ashley is located in Luzerne County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Bainbridge Island is located in Kitsap County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- We don't have any burial details.
Edward 'Ed' Kennedy (1883/05/01:1886/08/25)
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- He was born in Carbondale (PA) on April 1, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on May 20, 1905 (a Saturday).
- Carbondale is located 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Old Forge. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Queens County, New York.
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Marion Lorne (Actress)
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- She was born in West Pittston (PA) on August 12, 1883 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- West Pittston is located nearby and to the southwest of Old Forge.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
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Charles Emmett Mack (Actor)
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- He was born in Scranton (PA) on November 25, 1900 (a Sunday) and died in Riverside (CA) on March 17, 1927 (a Thursday).
- Scranton is located nearby and to the northeast of Old Forge.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Dennis Joseph 'Denny' Mack (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on March 14, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Wilkes-Barre (PA) on April 10, 1888 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- Wilkes-Barre is located in Luzerne County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
Christopher 'Christy' Mathewson (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Factoryville (PA) on August 12, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Saranac Lake (NY) on October 7, 1925 (a Wednesday).
- Factoryville is located in Wyoming County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Old Forge (which is located in Lackawanna County).
- Saranac Lake is located in Essex County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
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Russ Morgan (Musician)
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- He was born in Scranton (PA) on April 29, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on August 7, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Scranton is located nearby and to the northeast of Old Forge.
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.

Footnotes ...

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