Rivers Bend (Berks County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rivers Bend ...

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

Coit Albertson (Actor)
- Full name: Edward Coit Albertson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coit Albertson<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on October 14, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 13, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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Paul Althouse (Opera singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Althouse<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on December 2, 1889 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on February 15, 1954 (a Monday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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Gary S. Becker (Nobel Prize winning economist, author)
- Full name: Gary Stanley Becker
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary S. Becker<1>
- He was born in Pottsville (PA) on December 2, 1930 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 3, 2014 (a Saturday).
- Pottsville is located in Schuylkill County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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George Washington Bradley (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Bradley<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on July 13, 1850 (a Saturday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on October 2, 1931 (a Friday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Northwood Cemetery, located 48 miles [77.2 km] to the east southeast of Rivers Bend. The cemetery is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Northwood Cemetery<1>
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Steve Carruthers (Actor)
- He was born in Reading (PA) on August 15, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1983 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- We don't have any burial details.
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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks 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.
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Michael Constantine (Actor)
- Born: Gus Efstratiou
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Constantine<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on May 22, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Reading (PA) on August 31, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- The body was cremated.
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the northeast of Rivers Bend. The cemetery is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Jay 'Sam' Field<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on October 12, 1848 (a Thursday) and died in Sinking Spring (PA) on October 28, 1904 (a Friday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Sinking Spring is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of Rivers Bend. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard E. 'Dick' Gernet<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on September 28, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Reading (PA) on November 30, 2017 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery, located nearby and to the southeast of Rivers Bend.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alsace Lutheran Church Cemetery<1>
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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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Rivers Bend. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
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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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Pottstown Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Rivers Bend. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pottstown Cemetery<1>
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Jacob 'Jake' Goodman (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jacob 'Jake' Goodman<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (PA) on September 14, 1853 (a Wednesday) and died in Reading (PA) on March 9, 1890 (a Sunday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- He is buried at Charles Evans Cemetery, located nearby and to the south southeast of Rivers Bend.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Charles Evans Cemetery<1>
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Betty Harte (Actress, screenwriter)
- Born: Daisey Mae Light
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Betty Harte<1>
- She was born in Lebanon (PA) on May 13, 1882 (a Saturday) and died in Sunland (CA) on January 3, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Lebanon is located in Lebanon County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Sunland is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 82.
- She is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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Hugh J. High (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh J. High<1>
- He was born in Pottstown (PA) on October 24, 1888 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Louis (MO) on November 16, 1962 (a Friday).
- Pottstown is located in Montgomery County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Saint Louis is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery<1>
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Elisha Albright Hoffman (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elisha Albright Hoffman<1>
- He was born in Orwigsburg (PA) on May 7, 1839 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 25, 1929 (a Monday).
- Orwigsburg is located in Schuylkill County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery<1>
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Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry 'Two-Bits' Homan<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on June 7, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Glens Falls (NY) on May 11, 1953 (a Monday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Glens Falls is located in Warren County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mt. Annville Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the west of Rivers Bend. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Annville Cemetery<1>
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Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca (Automobile executive)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lido Anthony 'Lee' Iacocca<1>
- He was born in Allentown (PA) on December 15, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on July 2, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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George John 'Whitey' Kurowski (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George John 'Whitey' Kurowski<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Shillington (PA) on December 9, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Shillington is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Rivers Bend. Both communities are located in Berks County.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Gethsemane Cemetery, located nearby and to the east southeast of Rivers Bend.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gethsemane Cemetery<1>
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George Lippard (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Lippard<1>
- He was born in Nantmeal Village (PA) on April 10, 1822 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on February 9, 1854 (a Thursday).
- Nantmeal Village is located in Chester County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rivers Bend (which is located in Berks County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Lawnview Memorial Park, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lawnview Memorial Park<1>
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Chadwick Todd Matz (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Todd Matz<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on January 10, 1973 (a Wednesday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on January 29, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Reading is located nearby and to the south of Rivers Bend.
- Grapevine is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grapevine Cemetery, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grapevine 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.