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Notable Births & Deaths for Rimer ...

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

  • Dr. George Olliver 'Deer Foot' Barclay     (Major League Baseball)
  • Nellie Bly     (Journalist)
    • Born: Elizabeth Jane Cochrane
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nellie Bly<1>
    • 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 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Rimer. Both communities are located in Armstrong 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.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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  • Doug Buffone     (Professional football)
  • James William 'Jim' Duncan     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
    • He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
    • Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    • Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Rimer (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 30.
    • He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the north northwest of Rimer. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
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  • Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte     (Professional football)
  • Leland J. 'Lee' Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • Robert Emmet Heidrick     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
    • He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
    • Queenstown is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Rimer. Both communities are located in Armstrong County.
    • Clarion is located in Clarion County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Rimer (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north northeast of Rimer. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery<1>
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  • Rosanna Huffman     (Actress)
  • Lenita Mary Lane     (Actress)
  • Fred McCarren     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
    • He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
    • Butler is located in Butler County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Rimer (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • Butler is located in Butler County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Rimer (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 55.
    • He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west southwest of Rimer. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery<1>
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  • William Paul Pim     (Cartoonist, author)
  • Rich Saul     (Professional football)
  • Ossee Schreck     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Ossee Freeman Schreckengost
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ossee Schreck<1>
    • He was born in New Bethlehem (PA) on April 11, 1875 (a Sunday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on July 9, 1914 (a Thursday).
    • New Bethlehem is located in Clarion County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Rimer (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 39.
    • He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south of Rimer. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery<1>
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  • 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 in Indiana County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rimer (which is located in Armstrong County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 68.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • James 'Jimmy' Stewart     (Oscar winning actor)
  • Joe Stydahar     (Professional football)
  • Don R. Taylor     (Actor, director, writer)

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.