Shepherdstown (Cumberland County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Shepherdstown ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Shepherdstown. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter C. 'Walt' Brown<1>
- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Shepherdstown. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Charles RC Cemetery<1>
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Anna Chandler (Actress, singer)
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- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park<1>
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Spencer Charters (Actor)
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- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Shepherdstown (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
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Samuel Byrem 'Red' Crane (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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Sheila Darcy (Actress)
- Born: Rebecca Benedict Heffener
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- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Shepherdstown (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park<1>
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G. Alan Dawson (Musician)
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- 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Shepherdstown (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
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George A. 'Gentleman George' Decker (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Shepherdstown (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)
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- 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 Shepherdstown (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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Hinkey Haines (Major League Baseball, professional football)
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- 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 Shepherdstown (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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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John Hamilton (Actor)
- Full name: John Rummel Hamilton
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- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Shepherdstown. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Charles F. 'Charlie' Householder (1884/04/20:1884/09/18)
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- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Harrisburg Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harrisburg Cemetery<1>
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Don Keefer (Actor)
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- 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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east of Shepherdstown (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
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- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown (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)
- Born: Cameron McDowell Mitzell
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- He was born in Dallastown (PA) on November 4, 1918 (a Monday) and died in Pacific Palisades (CA) on July 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Dallastown is located in York County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Pacific Palisades is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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William Harrison 'Billy' Myers (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 north of Shepherdstown. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- Carlisle is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Shepherdstown. Both communities are located in Cumberland County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
Edward Stewart 'Gettysburg Eddie' Plank (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 southwest of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- Gettysburg is located in Adams County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southwest of Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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Kenneth David 'Ken' Raffensberger (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- York is located in York County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Shepherdstown (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 Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in York County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Rose Cemetery<1>
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Bobby Troup (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert William Troup, Jr.
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- 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown (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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Helen Twelvetrees (Actress)
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- She was born in New York (NY) on December 25, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Middletown (PA) on February 13, 1958 (a Thursday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Middletown is located in Dauphin County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland County).
- At the time of her death, she was 49.
- She is buried at Middletown Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Middletown Cemetery<1>
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Paul Vathis (Photographer)
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- 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 north of Shepherdstown.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Shepherdstown. The cemetery is located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Indiantown Gap National Cemetery<1>
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Victor Woodrow 'Vic' Wertz (Major League Baseball)
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- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Shepherdstown (which is located in Cumberland 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery<1>
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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.