Rocky Forest (Wyoming County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rocky Forest ...

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

Adam Anthony Comorosky (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Anthony Comorosky<1>
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on December 9, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Swoyersville (PA) on March 2, 1951 (a Friday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rocky Forest (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rocky Forest (which is located in Wyoming County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Rocky Forest. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Ignatius Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rocky Forest to St. Ignatius Cemetery
Marion Lorne (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marion Lorne<1>
- She was born in West Pittston (PA) on August 12, 1883 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
- West Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rocky Forest (which is located in Wyoming County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rocky Forest to Ferncliff Cemetery
Christopher 'Christy' Mathewson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christopher 'Christy' Mathewson<1>
- He was born in Factoryville (PA) on August 12, 1880 (a Thursday) and died in Saranac Lake (NY) on October 7, 1925 (a Wednesday).
- Factoryville is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Rocky Forest. Both communities are located in Wyoming County.
- Saranac Lake is located in Essex County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Lewisburg Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lewisburg Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lewisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rocky Forest to Lewisburg Cemetery
John 'Mean John' Paluck (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
- He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on May 23, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Rocky Forest (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Fairfax is located in Fairfax City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
Robert W. Repass (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert W. Repass<1>
- He was born in West Pittston (PA) on November 6, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Wethersfield (CT) on January 16, 2006 (a Monday).
- West Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rocky Forest (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Wethersfield is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rocky Forest to Rose Hill Memorial Park
Daniel Brink Towner (Composer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Brink Towner<1>
- He was born in Rome (PA) on April 5, 1850 (a Friday) and died in Longwood (MO) on October 3, 1919 (a Friday).
- Rome is located in Bradford County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Rocky Forest (which is located in Wyoming County).
- Longwood is located in Pettis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Rosehill Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosehill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosehill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rocky Forest to Rosehill Cemetery

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.