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Notable Births & Deaths for Passer ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Passer. 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)
  • Peter Boyle     (Actor)
    • Full name: Peter Lawrence Boyle
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Boyle<1>
    • He was born in Norristown (PA) on October 18, 1935 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on December 12, 2006 (a Tuesday).
    • Norristown is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • At the time of his death, he was 71.
    • He is buried at Green River Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Green River Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Passer to Green River Cemetery
  • Anna Case     (Opera singer)
  • Naomi Childers     (Actress)
    • Full name: Naomi Weston Childers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Naomi Childers<1>
    • She was born in Pottstown (PA) on November 15, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on May 9, 1964 (a Saturday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 71.
    • She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Passer to Valhalla Memorial Park
  • John J. 'Jack' Clements     (Major League Baseball)
  • Judge Joseph Crater     (New York State Supreme Court judge - disappeared and never found)
    • Full name: Joseph Force Crater
    • He was born in Easton (PA) on January 5, 1889 (a Saturday).
    • Easton is located in Northampton County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
    • He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
    • Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
    • Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
    • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northwest of Passer. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Passer to Greenwood Cemetery
  • Charles Albert Fechter     (Actor)
  • Dick Foran     (Actor, vocalist)
  • John Gallaudet     (Actor)
  • Harry H. Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry H. Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Pottstown (PA) on July 7, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on December 23, 1909 (a Thursday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Passer to Pottstown Cemetery
  • John G. Gilbert     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John G. Gilbert<1>
    • He was born in Pottstown (PA) on January 8, 1864 (a Friday) and died in Pottstown (PA) on November 12, 1903 (a Thursday).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Passer. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pottstown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Passer to Pottstown Cemetery
  • Dr. Samuel David Gross     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Samuel David Gross<1>
    • He was born in Easton (PA) on July 8, 1805 (a Monday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 6, 1884 (a Tuesday).
    • Easton is located in Northampton County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of Passer (which is located in Bucks County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.
    • He is buried at Woodlands Cemetery, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the south of Passer. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlands Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Woodlands Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Passer to Woodlands Cemetery
  • Billy 'Flash' Harrell     (Major League Baseball)
  • Martin Johnson Heade     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
    • He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
    • Lumberville is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Passer. Both communities are located in Bucks County.
    • Saint Augustine is located in Saint Johns County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • William 'Bill' Hewitt     (Professional football)
  • Hugh J. High     (Major League Baseball)
  • Abbie Hoffman     (Activist)
    • Full name: Abbot Howard Hoffman
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abbie Hoffman<1>
    • He was born in Worcester (MA) on November 20, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Solebury (PA) on April 12, 1989 (a Wednesday).
    • Worcester is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    • Solebury is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Passer. Both communities are located in Bucks County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 52.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca     (Automobile executive)
  • Si Jenks     (Actor)
  • Thomas Charles 'Tommy' Lasorda     (Major League Baseball)

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.