Reightown (Blair County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Reightown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Reightown. 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 Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leckie Ake<1>
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday).
- Altoona is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Reightown. Both communities are located in Blair County.
- La Crosse is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
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Charles Alvin Bell (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Alvin Bell<1>
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on June 7, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 31, 1998 (a Saturday).
- Altoona is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Reightown. Both communities are located in Blair County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He 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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Albert Francis Gionfriddo (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert Francis Gionfriddo<1>
- He was born in Dysart (PA) on March 8, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Solvang (CA) on March 14, 2003 (a Friday).
- Dysart is located in Cambria County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Reightown (which is located in Blair County).
- Solvang is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Santa Barbara Cemetery, which is located in Santa Barbara County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Santa Barbara Cemetery<1>
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Hedda Hopper (Actress, journalist)
- Born: Elda Furry
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hedda Hopper<1>
- She was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on May 2, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 1, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Reightown. Both communities are located in Blair County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southwest of Reightown.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
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Mike Menosky (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael William Menosky
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Menosky<1>
- He was born in Glen Campbell (PA) on October 16, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 11, 1983 (a Monday).
- Glen Campbell is located in Indiana County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Reightown (which is located in Blair County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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Robert Edwin Peary (Explorer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Edwin Peary<1>
- He was born in Cresson (PA) on May 6, 1856 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on February 20, 1920 (a Friday).
- Cresson is located in Cambria County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Reightown (which is located in Blair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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George 'Germany' Smith (Major League Baseball)
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- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 21, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Altoona (PA) on December 1, 1927 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Altoona is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Reightown. Both communities are located in Blair County.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south southwest of Reightown. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
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Steve Suhey (Professional football)
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- He was born in Jamesville (NY) on January 8, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in State College (PA) on January 8, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Jamesville is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- State College is located in Centre County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Reightown (which is located in Blair County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east northeast of Reightown. The cemetery is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Centre County Memorial Park<1>
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Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas<1>
- He was born in State College (PA) on October 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Toledo (OH) on December 12, 1963 (a Thursday).
- State College is located in Centre County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Reightown (which is located in Blair County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Daniel Hale Williams<1>
- He was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on January 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in Idlewild (MI) on August 4, 1931 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Reightown. Both communities are located in Blair County.
- Idlewild is located in Lake County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
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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.