Rome (Bradford County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rome ...

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

Richard Bakalyan (Actor)
- He was born in Watertown (MA) on January 29, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Elmira (NY) on February 27, 2015 (a Friday).
- Watertown is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Bakalyan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin (One of the first policewomen in the United States)
- Born: Aurora Greene
- She was born in Elmira (NY) in 1860 and died on June 22, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- She is buried at River View Cemetery, which is located in Multnomah County, Oregon.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aurora 'Lola' Baldwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for River View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to River View Cemetery (OR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to River View Cemetery
Joseph M. 'Joe the Barber' Barbara (Crime figure)
- Full name: Joseph Mario Barbara, Sr.
- He was born in Castellammare del Golfo (Sicilia) on August 9, 1905 (a Wednesday) and died in Johnson City (NY) on June 17, 1959 (a Wednesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph M. 'Joe the Barber' Barbara<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Calvary Cemetery
Carlyle Blackwell (Actor, director)
- He was born in Troy (PA) on January 20, 1884 (a Sunday) and died in Miami (FL) on June 17, 1955 (a Friday).
- Troy is located 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Rome. Both communities are located in Bradford County.
- Miami is located in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, which is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carlyle Blackwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Oakwood Cemetery
Daniel Maurice Casey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on November 20, 1862 (a Thursday) and died in Washington, DC on February 8, 1943 (a Monday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Maurice Casey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery (MD) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Ft. Lincoln Cemetery
Dennis Patrick Casey (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on March 30, 1858 (a Tuesday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on January 19, 1909 (a Tuesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Patrick Casey<1>
Olivia 'Livy' Langdon Clemens (Married to Samuel Clemens ('Mark Twain'))
- She was born in Elmira (NY) on November 27, 1845 (a Thursday) and died in Florence (Italy) on June 5, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rome. The cemetery is located in Chemung County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olivia 'Livy' Langdon Clemens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Woodlawn Cemetery
Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Johnson City (NY) on December 26, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Livingston (NJ) on December 20, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Johnson City is located in Broome County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Livingston is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stephen 'Doc' Farrell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Calvary Cemetery
William 'Wild Bill' Hallahan (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: William Anthony Hallahan
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on August 4, 1902 (a Monday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on July 8, 1981 (a Wednesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Wild Bill' Hallahan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Calvary Cemetery
Hugh Francis Herbert (Actor)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on August 10, 1885 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on March 12, 1952 (a Wednesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Francis Herbert<1>
Jim Hutton (Actor)
- Full name: Dana James Hutton
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on May 31, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 2, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim Hutton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Westwood Memorial Park
Billy 'The Kid' Kenville (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William McGill Kenville
- He was born in Elmhurst (NY) on December 1, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Binghamton (NY) on June 19, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Elmhurst is located in Queens County, New York.
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy 'The Kid' Kenville<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Calvary Cemetery
Frederick L. 'Fred' Ketchum (1899/09/12:1901/05/04)
- He was born in Elmira (NY) on July 27, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Cortland (NY) on March 12, 1908 (a Thursday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Cortland is located in Cortland County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick L. 'Fred' Ketchum<1>
Johnny Logan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Endicott (NY) on March 23, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Milwaukee (WI) on August 9, 2013 (a Friday).
- Endicott is located in Broome County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Wisconsin Memorial Park, which is located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Logan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Wisconsin Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Wisconsin Memorial Park (WI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Wisconsin Memorial Park
Leonard A. Melfi (Actor)
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on February 21, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on October 28, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rome. The cemetery is located in Broome County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard A. Melfi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Calvary Cemetery
Esther Hobart McQuigg Morris (Suffragette)
- She was born in Spencer (NY) on August 8, 1814 (a Monday) and died in Cheyenne (WY) on April 2, 1902 (a Wednesday).
- Spencer is located in Tioga County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Cheyenne is located in Laramie County, Wyoming.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Esther Hobart McQuigg Morris<1>
Roseanne Murray (Actress)
- She was born in Binghamton (NY) on October 31, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Fountain Valley (CA) on August 14, 2015 (a Friday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Fountain Valley is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roseanne Murray<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Westwood Memorial Park
Anna Campbell Palmer (Author)
- She was born in Elmira (NY) on February 3, 1854 (a Friday) and died in Elmira (NY) on June 18, 1928 (a Monday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rome. The cemetery is located in Chemung County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Campbell Palmer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Woodlawn Cemetery
Hal Roach (Producer, director)
- He was born in Elmira (NY) on January 14, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on November 2, 1992 (a Monday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rome. The cemetery is located in Chemung County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Roach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Woodlawn Cemetery
Clara Langdon Clemens Samossoud (Vocalist, author)
- She was born in Elmira (NY) on June 8, 1874 (a Monday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 19, 1962 (a Monday).
- Elmira is located in Chemung County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Rome. The cemetery is located in Chemung County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Langdon Clemens Samossoud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Woodlawn Cemetery
Jack Sharkey (Professional boxer)
- Born: Joseph Paul Zukhauskas
- He was born in Binghamton (NY) on October 25, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Beverly (MA) on August 17, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Binghamton is located in Broome County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Rome (which is located in Bradford County).
- Beverly is located in Essex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Prospect Cemetery, which is located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Sharkey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Prospect Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Prospect Cemetery (NH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rome to Prospect 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.