Sharpsburg (Huntingdon County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sharpsburg ...

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

John Leckie Ake (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on August 29, 1861 (a Thursday) and died in La Crosse (WI) on May 11, 1887 (a Wednesday).
- Altoona is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- La Crosse is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Leckie Ake<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Oak Grove Cemetery
George Grey Barnard (Artist)
- He was born in Bellefonte (PA) on May 24, 1863 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on April 24, 1938 (a Sunday).
- Bellefonte is located in Centre County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, which is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Grey Barnard<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 Sharpsburg to Harrisburg Cemetery
Charles Alvin Bell (Actor)
- He was born in Altoona (PA) on June 7, 1908 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 31, 1998 (a Saturday).
- Altoona is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- 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 Charles Alvin Bell<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 Sharpsburg to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Dr. Ferdinand Graft Brickwedde (Scientist)
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on March 26, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Bellefonte (PA) on March 29, 1989 (a Wednesday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Bellefonte is located in Centre County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Sharpsburg. The cemetery is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ferdinand Graft Brickwedde<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Centre County Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Centre County Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Centre County Memorial Park
Robert A. 'Bob, the Hig' Higgins (Professional football)
- He was born in Corning (NY) on November 24, 1893 (a Friday) and died in Bellefonte (PA) on June 6, 1969 (a Friday).
- Corning is located in Steuben County, New York.
- Bellefonte is located in Centre County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Sharpsburg. The cemetery is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert A. 'Bob, the Hig' Higgins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Centre County Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Centre County Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Centre County Memorial Park
Hedda Hopper (Actress, journalist)
- Born: Elda Furry
- She was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on May 2, 1885 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 1, 1966 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 80.
- She is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Sharpsburg. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hedda Hopper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Rose Hill Cemetery
George 'Germany' Smith (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on April 21, 1863 (a Tuesday) and died in Altoona (PA) on December 1, 1927 (a Thursday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Altoona is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sharpsburg. The cemetery is located in Blair County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George 'Germany' Smith<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Calvary Cemetery
Steve Suhey (Professional football)
- He was born in Jamesville (NY) on January 8, 1922 (a Sunday) and died in State College (PA) on January 8, 1977 (a Saturday).
- Jamesville is located in Onondaga County, New York.
- State College is located in Centre County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Centre County Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Sharpsburg. The cemetery is located in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Steve Suhey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Centre County Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Centre County Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Centre County Memorial Park
Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' Thomas (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in State College (PA) on October 22, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Toledo (OH) on December 12, 1963 (a Thursday).
- State College is located in Centre County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- Toledo is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Lucas County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Myles Lewis 'Duck Eye' 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 Sharpsburg to Woodlawn Cemetery
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Hollidaysburg (PA) on January 18, 1856 (a Friday) and died in Idlewild (MI) on August 4, 1931 (a Tuesday).
- Hollidaysburg is located in Blair County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- Idlewild is located in Lake County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Macon County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Daniel Hale Williams<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sharpsburg to Graceland Cemetery
Bud Yorkin (Director)
- Full name: Alan David Yorkin
- He was born in Washington (PA) on February 22, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Bel Air (CA) on August 18, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Washington is located in Cumberland County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Sharpsburg (which is located in Huntingdon County).
- Bel Air is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bud Yorkin<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 Sharpsburg to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills

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.