Sherwin (Butler County, PA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sherwin ...

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

Charles Wesley Bennett (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 21, 1854 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 24, 1927 (a Thursday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Wesley Bennett<1>
Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan (Founder of Texaco)
- He was born in Pulaski (PA) on December 31, 1860 (a Monday) and died in Palo Alto (CA) on March 11, 1937 (a Thursday).
- Pulaski is located in Lawrence County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Stephen 'JS' Cullinan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glenwood Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Glenwood Cemetery
James William 'Jim' Duncan (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Saltsburgh (PA) on July 1, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Foxburg (PA) on October 16, 1901 (a Wednesday).
- Saltsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Foxburg is located in Clarion County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the north northeast of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Venango County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Jim' Duncan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Grove Hill Cemetery
William Eythe (Actor)
- He was born in Mars (PA) on April 7, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
- Mars is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Sherwin. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at St. Peters Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eythe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peters Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Peters Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to St. Peters Cemetery
Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte (Professional football)
- He was born in Laird Crossing (PA) on March 30, 1965 (a Tuesday) and died in Kittanning (PA) on June 11, 2008 (a Wednesday).
- Laird Crossing is located in Armstrong County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Kittanning is located in Armstrong County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Kittanning Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Mitchell 'Mitch' Frerotte<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kittanning Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kittanning Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Kittanning Cemetery
Robert Emmet Heidrick (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Queenstown (PA) on July 29, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Clarion (PA) on January 20, 1916 (a Thursday).
- Queenstown is located in Armstrong County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Clarion is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Clarion Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the east northeast of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Clarion County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Emmet Heidrick<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clarion Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clarion Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Clarion Cemetery
Tony Lip (Actor)
- Born: Frank Anthony Vallelonga
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on July 30, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Maryrest Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Lip<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Maryrest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Maryrest Cemetery (NJ) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Maryrest Cemetery
Joe Lonnett (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Joseph Paul Lonnett
- He was born in Beaver Falls (PA) on February 7, 1927 (a Monday) and died in Beaver Falls (PA) on December 5, 2011 (a Monday).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Beaver Falls is located in Beaver County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Beaver Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Lonnett<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beaver Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Beaver Cemetery
Fred McCarren (Actor)
- He was born in Butler (PA) on April 12, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Butler (PA) on July 2, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Sherwin. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Butler is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Sherwin. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at North Side Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south southeast of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred McCarren<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for North Side Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Side Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to North Side Cemetery
Thomas Livingston McCreery (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Beaver (PA) on October 19, 1874 (a Monday) and died in Beaver (PA) on July 3, 1941 (a Thursday).
- Beaver is located in Beaver County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Beaver is located in Beaver County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Beaver Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Sherwin. The cemetery is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Livingston McCreery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beaver Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Beaver Cemetery
Babe Parilli (Professional football)
- He was born in Rochester (PA) on May 7, 1929 (a Tuesday) and died in Parker (CO) on July 15, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Rochester is located in Beaver County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Parker is located in Douglas County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, which is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Babe Parilli<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Logan National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ft. Logan National Cemetery (CO) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Ft. Logan National Cemetery
William Paul Pim (Cartoonist, author)
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 1, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Paul Pim<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Forest Hill Cemetery
Joseph L. Quest (Professional baseball)
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 16, 1852 (a Tuesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on November 14, 1924 (a Friday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph L. Quest<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Rich Saul (Professional football)
- Full name: Richard Robert Saul
- He was born in Butler (PA) on February 5, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Newport Beach (CA) on April 15, 2012 (a Sunday).
- Butler is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Sherwin. Both communities are located in Butler County.
- Newport Beach is located in Orange County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Saul<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Pacific View Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pacific View Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Pacific View Memorial Park
Robert Sterling (Actor)
- Born: William Hart
- He was born in New Castle (PA) on November 13, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Brentwood (CA) on May 30, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- New Castle is located in Lawrence County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Brentwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Sterling<1>
Joe Stydahar (Professional football)
- He was born in Kaylor (PA) on March 17, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Beckley (WV) on March 23, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Kaylor is located in Armstrong County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the east of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Beckley is located in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Harrison County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Stydahar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Shinnston Memorial Cemetery
Don R. Taylor (Actor, director, writer)
- He was born in Freeport (PA) on December 13, 1920 (a Monday) and died in Westwood (CA) on December 29, 1998 (a Tuesday).
- Freeport is located in Armstrong County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Westwood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don R. Taylor<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Westwood Memorial Park
Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sandy Lake (PA) on February 28, 1881 (a Monday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on July 18, 1960 (a Monday).
- Sandy Lake is located in Mercer County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Knollwood Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry 'Cotton Top' Turner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Knollwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Knollwood Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Knollwood Cemetery
Hack Wilson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Lewis Robert Wilson
- He was born in Ellwood City (PA) on April 26, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on November 23, 1948 (a Tuesday).
- Ellwood City is located in Beaver County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Sherwin (which is located in Butler County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Rosedale Cemetery, which is located in Berkeley County, West Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hack Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rosedale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rosedale Cemetery (WV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sherwin to Rosedale 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.