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Notable Births & Deaths for Rossmoyne ...

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

  • Walter C. 'Walt' Brown     (Race car driver)
  • Anna Chandler     (Actress, singer)
  • Spencer Charters     (Actor)
  • Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane     (Major League Baseball)
  • Sheila Darcy     (Actress)
  • G. Alan Dawson     (Musician)
  • George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
    • He was born in York (PA) on June 1, 1866 (a Friday) and died in Patton (CA) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday).
    • York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
  • Henry Luther 'Hinkey' Haines     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hinkey Haines     (Major League Baseball, professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hinkey Haines<1>
    • He was born in Red Lion (PA) on December 23, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sharon Hill (PA) on January 9, 1979 (a Tuesday).
    • Red Lion is located in York County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • Sharon Hill is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Rossmoyne. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossmoyne to Middletown Cemetery
  • 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland 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.
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossmoyne to Glen Haven Memorial Park
  • Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder     (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
    • He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 21, 1855 (a Tuesday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on December 26, 1908 (a Saturday).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 53.
    • He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Rossmoyne. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossmoyne to Harrisburg Cemetery
  • Don Keefer     (Actor)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
    • He was born in Highspire (PA) on August 18, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on September 7, 2014 (a Sunday).
    • Highspire is located in Dauphin County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 98.
  • Nancy Kulp     (Actress, comedienne)
    • Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
    • She was born in Harrisburg (PA) on August 28, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Palm Desert (CA) on February 3, 1991 (a Sunday).
    • Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 69.
  • Cameron Mitchell     (Actor)
  • William Harrison 'Billy' Myers     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
    • He was born in Enola (PA) on August 14, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on April 10, 1995 (a Monday).
    • Enola is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the north of Rossmoyne. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
    • Carlisle is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Rossmoyne. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
  • Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
    • He was born in Gettysburg (PA) on August 31, 1875 (a Tuesday) and died in Gettysburg (PA) on February 24, 1926 (a Wednesday).
    • Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 50.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Rossmoyne. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossmoyne to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Spottswood Poles     (Nego League Baseball)
  • Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger<1>
    • He was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in York (PA) on November 10, 2002 (a Sunday).
    • York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • York is located in York County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Rossmoyne (which is located in Cumberland County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • He is buried at Mt. Rose Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Rossmoyne. The cemetery is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Rose Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rossmoyne to Mt. Rose Cemetery
  • Bobby Troup     (Actor, songwriter)
  • Helen Twelvetrees     (Actress)
  • Paul Vathis     (Photographer)

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.