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Notable Births & Deaths for Pikes Peak ...

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

  • Nellie Bly     (Journalist)
  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
  • Patrick Michael 'Pat' Cummings     (Professional basketball)
  • Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nicholas 'Pete' Duranko<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Pikes Peak (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Windber is located in Somerset County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Pikes Peak (which is located in Indiana County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south southeast of Pikes Peak. The cemetery is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pikes Peak to Grandview Cemetery
  • Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • Frank Anthony Gatins     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Anthony Gatins<1>
    • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Pikes Peak (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Johnstown is located in Cambria County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Pikes Peak (which is located in Indiana County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 40.
  • Albert Francis Gionfriddo     (Major League Baseball)
  • Rosanna Huffman     (Actress)
  • Edward K. Lincoln     (Actor)
  • Terry McGovern     (Professional boxer)
  • Mike Menosky     (Professional baseball)
  • Harry David 'Moose' Miller     (Professional basketball)
  • Arnold Palmer     (Golfer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arnold Palmer<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on October 10, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on October 25, 2016 (a Tuesday).
    • Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Pikes Peak (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 87.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Robert Edwin Peary     (Explorer)
  • Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson     (Astronaut)
  • Fred Rogers     (Educator, TV Host)
    • Full name: Fred McFeely Rogers
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Rogers<1>
    • He was born in Latrobe (PA) on March 20, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Pittsburgh (PA) on February 27, 2003 (a Thursday).
    • Latrobe is located in Westmoreland County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Pikes Peak (which is located in Indiana County).
    • Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
    • He is buried at Unity Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Pikes Peak. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Unity Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Unity Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pikes Peak to Unity Cemetery
  • Emil Sitka     (Actor)
  • Jack Sonni     (Musician)
    • Full name: John Thomas Sonni
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sonni<1>
    • He was born in Indiana (PA) on December 9, 1954 (a Thursday) and died on August 30, 2023 (a Wednesday).
    • Indiana is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Pikes Peak. Both communities are located in Indiana County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James 'Jimmy' Stewart     (Oscar winning actor)

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.