Palmers (Westmoreland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Palmers ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Palmers. 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)
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- He was born in Greensburg (PA) on April 17, 1856 (a Thursday) and died in Easton (PA) on August 24, 1934 (a Friday).
- Greensburg is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Palmers. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- Easton is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mt. Hebron Cemetery, which is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hebron Cemetery<1>
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Earl Thomas Beal (Musician)
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- He was born in Donora (PA) on July 18, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on March 22, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Donora is located in Washington County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Zion Memorial Cemetery<1>
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Ziggy Bella (Violinist, orchestra leader)
- Born: Julius Margitza
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on June 14, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in Dearborn (MI) on August 29, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Dearborn is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
Nellie Bly (Journalist)
- Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
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- She was born in Cochrans Mills (PA) on May 5, 1864 (a Thursday) and died in Bronx (NY) on January 27, 1922 (a Friday).
- Cochrans Mills is located in Armstrong County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 57.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
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William Dickson Boyce (Founder of the Boy Scouts of America)
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- He was born in New Texas (PA) on June 16, 1858 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on June 11, 1929 (a Tuesday).
- New Texas is located in Allegheny County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Ottawa Ave. Cemetery, which is located in La Salle County, Illinois.
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George Brenlin (Actor)
- Born: George Brendlinger
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- He was born in Pitcairn (PA) on October 10, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 21, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Pitcairn is located in Allegheny County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
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John Mitchell Brooks (Civil rights activist)
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on September 1, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on August 8, 1980 (a Friday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Riverview Cemetery, which is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
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John Dickson Carr (Author)
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- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, which is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
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Ralph Chambers (Actor)
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- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on March 1, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 10, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
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James 'Buster' Clarkson (Negro League Baseball)
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- He was born in Hopkins (SC) on March 13, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Jeannette (PA) on January 18, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkins is located in Richland County, South Carolina.
- Jeannette is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Palmers. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Brush Creek Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west northwest of Palmers. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings (Professional basketball)
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- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on July 11, 1956 (a Wednesday) and died in Greenwich Village (NY) on June 26, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Greenwich Village is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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Myrna J. Darby (Actree)
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- She was born in Connellsville (PA) on April 10, 1908 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on September 26, 1929 (a Thursday).
- Connellsville is located in Fayette County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 21.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
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Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko (Professional football)
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- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on December 15, 1943 (a Wednesday) and died in Windber (PA) on July 8, 2011 (a Friday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Windber is located in Somerset County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
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Frank Anthony Gatins (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on March 6, 1871 (a Monday) and died in Johnstown (PA) on November 8, 1911 (a Wednesday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
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- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west southwest of Palmers. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
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Earl Kenneth 'Fatha' Hines (Musician)
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- He was born in Duquesne (PA) on December 28, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on April 23, 1983 (a Saturday).
- Duquesne is located in Allegheny County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
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Allyn Joslyn (Actor)
- Full name: Allyn Morgan Joslyn
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- He was born in Milford (PA) on July 21, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 21, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Milford is located in Somerset County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Lenita Mary Lane (Actress)
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- She was born in Parnassus (PA) on December 16, 1901 (a Monday) and died in Culver City (CA) on March 15, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Parnassus is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Palmers. Both communities are located in Westmoreland County.
- Culver City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Edward K. Lincoln (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Kline Lincoln
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- He was born in Johnstown (PA) on August 8, 1884 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 9, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo (Social reformer)
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- She was born in California (PA) on April 11, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Lowndesboro (AL) on March 25, 1965 (a Thursday).
- California is located in Washington County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Lowndesboro is located in Lowndes County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Herbert A. Magidson (Composer)
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- He was born in Braddock (PA) on January 7, 1906 (a Sunday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on January 2, 1986 (a Thursday).
- Braddock is located in Allegheny County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Palmers (which is located in Westmoreland County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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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.