Sedgwick (Adams County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sedgwick ...

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

Max Bishop (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waynesboro (PA) on September 5, 1899 (a Tuesday) and died in Waynesboro (PA) on February 24, 1962 (a Saturday).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- Waynesboro is located in Franklin County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Bishop<1>
Dr. John Stough Bobbs (Medical pioneer, state senator)
- He was born in Green Village (PA) on December 22, 1809 (a Friday) and died in Indianapolis (IN) on May 1, 1870 (a Sunday).
- Green Village is located in Franklin County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Stough Bobbs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crown Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crown Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sedgwick to Crown Hill 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 in Cumberland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sedgwick to St. Charles RC Cemetery
Stiles Oliver Clements (Architect)
- He was born in Centerville (MD) on March 2, 1883 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 15, 1966 (a Saturday).
- Centerville is located in Frederick County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stiles Oliver Clements<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 Sedgwick to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sedgwick to El Camino Memorial Park
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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams 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>
Fred Gwynne (Actor, artist, author)
- Full name: Frederick Hubbard Gwynne
- He was born in New York (NY) on July 10, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Taneytown (MD) on July 2, 1993 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Taneytown is located in Carroll County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred Gwynne<1>
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 in Cumberland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sedgwick to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Donald 'Don' Heffner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rouzerville (PA) on February 8, 1911 (a Wednesday) and died in Pasadena (CA) on August 1, 1989 (a Tuesday).
- Rouzerville is located in Franklin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- Pasadena is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald 'Don' Heffner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sedgwick to Mountain View Cemetery
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 in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
- Carlisle is located in Cumberland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams 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 nearby and to the north of Sedgwick.
- Gettysburg is located nearby and to the north of Sedgwick.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located nearby and to the north of Sedgwick.
- 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 Sedgwick 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- York is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mt. Rose Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east northeast of Sedgwick. 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 Sedgwick to Mt. Rose Cemetery
William Rinehart (Sculptor)
- He was born in Union Bridge (MD) on September 13, 1825 (a Tuesday) and died in Rome (Italy) on October 28, 1874 (a Wednesday).
- Union Bridge is located in Carroll County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Green Mount Cemetery, located 47 miles [75.6 km] to the southeast of Sedgwick. The cemetery is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Rinehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Mount Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Mount Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sedgwick to Green Mount Cemetery
Victor Woodrow 'Vic' Wertz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in York (PA) on February 9, 1925 (a Monday) and died in Detroit (MI) on July 7, 1983 (a Thursday).
- York is located in York County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Sedgwick (which is located in Adams County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, which is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Victor Woodrow 'Vic' Wertz<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 Sedgwick to Holy Sepulchre Catholic 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.