Roxbury (Cumberland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Roxbury ...

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

Russell K. 'Bull' Behman (Professional football)
- He was born in Steelton (PA) on January 15, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Harrisburg (PA) on March 24, 1950 (a Friday).
- Steelton is located in Dauphin County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russell K. 'Bull' Behman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Les Bell (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lester Roland Bell
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on December 14, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Hershey (PA) on December 26, 1985 (a Thursday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Hershey is located in Dauphin County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Les Bell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to East Harrisburg Cemetery
Walter C. 'Walt' Brown (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Springfield (NY) on December 30, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Carlisle (PA) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Springfield is located in Otsego County, New York.
- Carlisle is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Roxbury. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at St. Charles RC Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Charles RC Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to St. Charles RC Cemetery
Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
- She was born in New Cumberland (PA) on February 27, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in El Sereno (CA) on July 10, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- New Cumberland is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Roxbury. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- El Sereno is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Anna Chandler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Hillside Memorial Park
Spencer Charters (Actor)
- He was born in Duncannon (PA) on March 25, 1875 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 25, 1943 (a Monday).
- Duncannon is located in Perry County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Spencer Charters<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on September 13, 1894 (a Thursday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on November 12, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Hillside Cemetery
Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
- She was born in York (PA) on August 8, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in San Diego (CA) on February 27, 2004 (a Friday).
- York is located in York County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- She is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sheila Darcy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to El Camino Memorial Park
Bob Edris 'Harrisburg Houdini' Davies (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on January 15, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Hilton Head Island (SC) on April 22, 1990 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Hilton Head Island is located in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Edris 'Harrisburg Houdini' Davies<1>
G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
- He was born in Marietta (PA) on July 14, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Lexington (MA) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Marietta is located in Lancaster County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Lexington is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for G. Alan Dawson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (MA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Forest Hills Cemetery
George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Patton is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker<1>
James Brooklyn DeShong (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on November 30, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Paxton (PA) on October 16, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Paxton is located in Dauphin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at East Harrisburg Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east northeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Brooklyn DeShong<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to East Harrisburg Cemetery
John Hamilton (Actor)
- Full name: John Rummel Hamilton
- He was born in Shippensburg (PA) on January 16, 1887 (a Sunday) and died in Glendale (CA) on October 16, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Shippensburg is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Roxbury. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Hamilton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east northeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harrisburg Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Harrisburg Cemetery
Don Keefer (Actor)
- 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Keefer<1>
Nancy Kulp (Actress, comedienne)
- Full name: Nancy Jane Kulp
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Palm Desert is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nancy Kulp<1>
William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Roxbury. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- Carlisle is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Roxbury. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Harrison 'Billy' Myers<1>
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southwest of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Evergreen Cemetery
Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger (Major League Baseball)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- York is located in York County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Rose Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Rose Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Rose Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Mt. Rose Cemetery
Bobby Troup (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert William Troup, Jr.
- He was born in Harrisburg (PA) on October 18, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Sherman Oaks (CA) on February 7, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Sherman Oaks is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- 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 Bobby Troup<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 Roxbury to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Helen Twelvetrees (Actress)
- Born: Helen Marie Jurgens
- She was born in Brooklyn (NY) on December 25, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Middletown (PA) on February 13, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Middletown is located in Dauphin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Roxbury (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- She is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Twelvetrees<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Middletown Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Middletown Cemetery
Paul Vathis (Photographer)
- He was born in Jim Thorpe (PA) on October 18, 1925 (a Sunday) and died in Mechanicsburg (PA) on December 10, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- Jim Thorpe is located in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
- Mechanicsburg is located nearby and to the east of Roxbury.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Roxbury. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Vathis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Roxbury to Indiantown Gap National 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.