Rush Crossroads (Greene County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rush Crossroads ...

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

Billy Barty (Actor)
- Born: William John Bertanzetti
- He was born in Millsboro (PA) on October 25, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on December 23, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Millsboro is located in Washington County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Barty<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Silas Reese Burns (Architect)
- He was born in Morgantown (WV) on April 8, 1855 (a Sunday) and died in San Gabriel (CA) on August 10, 1940 (a Saturday).
- Morgantown is located in Monongalia County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- San Gabriel is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at San Gabriel Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Silas Reese Burns<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Gabriel Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to San Gabriel Cemetery
John Dickson Carr (Author)
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Greenville is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, which is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Springwood Cemetery
Ralph Chambers (Actor)
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on March 1, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in New York (NY) on March 10, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Chambers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Kensico Cemetery
Frank DeVol (Composer)
- Full name: Frank Denny DeVol
- He was born in Moundsville (WV) on September 20, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Lafayette (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Moundsville is located in Marshall County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Lafayette is located in Contra Costa County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- 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 Frank DeVol<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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath (Professional football)
- He was born in Belle Vernon (PA) on March 9, 1957 (a Saturday) and died in Charleroi (PA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Belle Vernon is located in Fayette County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. 'Jo Jo' Heath<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Belle Vernon Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Belle Vernon Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Belle Vernon Cemetery
Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in McClellandtown (PA) on September 22, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Fort Collins (CO) on February 18, 1971 (a Thursday).
- McClellandtown is located in Fayette County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Fort Collins is located in Larimer County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Blue Eye Cemetery, which is located in Stone County, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Cloyd 'Chuck' Hostetler<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Blue Eye Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Blue Eye Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Blue Eye Cemetery
Fuzzy Knight (Actor)
- Born: John Forest Knight
- He was born in Fairmont (WV) on May 9, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on February 23, 1976 (a Monday).
- Fairmont is located in Marion County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fuzzy Knight<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Valhalla Memorial Park
Don Knotts (Actor, comedian)
- Full name: Jesse Donald Knotts
- He was born in Morgantown (WV) on July 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 24, 2006 (a Friday).
- Morgantown is located in Monongalia County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Knotts<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Westwood Memorial Park
Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster (Professional football)
- He was born in Fairchance (PA) on October 14, 1938 (a Friday) and died in Hamilton (ON) on September 18, 2008 (a Thursday).
- Fairchance is located in Fayette County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ronald 'Ron' Lancaster<1>
Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo (Social reformer)
- She was born in California (PA) on April 11, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Lowndesboro (AL) on March 25, 1965 (a Thursday).
- California is located in Washington County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Lowndesboro is located in Lowndes County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 39.
- She is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fauver Gregg Liuzzo<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery
William Holmes McGuffey (Author, educator)
- He was born in Claysville (PA) on September 23, 1800 (a Tuesday) and died in Charlottesville (VA) on May 4, 1873 (a Sunday).
- Claysville is located in Washington County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Charlottesville is located in , Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Holmes McGuffey<1>
Steve Nagy (Professional bowler)
- He was born in Shoaf (PA) on August 10, 1913 (a Sunday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on November 11, 1966 (a Friday).
- Shoaf is located in Fayette County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Highland Park Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Nagy<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Highland Park Cemetery
Ed Roebuck (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Edward Jack Roebuck
- He was born in East Millsboro (PA) on July 3, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Lakewood (CA) on June 14, 2018 (a Thursday).
- East Millsboro is located in Fayette County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Lakewood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ed Roebuck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach)
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Forest Lawn Park Cemetery (Long Beach)
Pearl Shear (Actress)
- Born: Pearl Gilbert
- She was born in Washington (PA) on April 19, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 27, 2009 (a Monday).
- Washington is located in Washington County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- Chapel Hill is located in Madison County, North Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 91.
- She is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pearl Shear<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Olive Thomas (Actress)
- Born: Olivia Duffy
- She was born in Charleroi (PA) on October 20, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Neuilly-sur-Marne (France) on September 10, 1920 (a Friday).
- Charleroi is located in Washington County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Rush Crossroads (which is located in Greene County).
- At the time of her death, she was 25.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Olive Thomas<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rush Crossroads to Woodlawn 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.