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Notable Births & Deaths for Simpson ...

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

  • Joseph Grubb Alexander     (Screenwriter)
  • Thomas Everett 'Tom' Burns     (Major League Baseball)
  • Adam Anthony Comorosky     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Anthony Comorosky<1>
    • He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on December 9, 1905 (a Saturday) and died in Swoyersville (PA) on March 2, 1951 (a Friday).
    • Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Simpson (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Simpson (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 45.
    • He is buried at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Simpson. The cemetery is located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Ignatius Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to St. Ignatius Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Simpson to St. Ignatius Cemetery
  • Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Patrick 'Pete' Gillespie<1>
    • He was born in Carbondale (PA) on November 30, 1851 (a Sunday) and died in Carbondale (PA) on May 4, 1910 (a Wednesday).
    • Carbondale is located nearby and to the southwest of Simpson.
    • Carbondale is located nearby and to the southwest of Simpson.
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Wanda Hawley     (Actress)
  • Charles Hines     (Director)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Hines<1>
    • He was born in Oakland (PA) on February 14, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 16, 1936 (a Thursday).
    • Oakland is located in Susquehanna County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Simpson (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 44.
    • He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Simpson to Calvary Cemetery
  • Hugh Jennings     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hugh Jennings<1>
    • He was born in Pittston (PA) on April 2, 1869 (a Friday) and died in Scranton (PA) on February 1, 1928 (a Wednesday).
    • Pittston is located in Luzerne County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Simpson (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Scranton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Simpson. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • Edward 'Ed' Kennedy     (1883/05/01:1886/08/25)
  • Marion Lorne     (Actress)
  • Charles Emmett Mack     (Actor)
  • Christopher 'Christy' Mathewson     (Major League Baseball)
  • Russ Morgan     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Russ Morgan<1>
    • He was born in Scranton (PA) on April 29, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on August 7, 1969 (a Thursday).
    • Scranton is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Simpson. Both communities are located in Lackawanna County.
    • Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
  • Pat Henry O'Malley, Jr.     (Actor)
  • Steve O'Neill     (Major League Baseball)
  • John 'Mean John' Paluck     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Mean John' Paluck<1>
    • He was born in Swoyersville (PA) on May 23, 1935 (a Thursday) and died in Fairfax (VA) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
    • Swoyersville is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Simpson (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Fairfax is located in Fairfax City, Virginia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
  • Robert W. Repass     (Major League Baseball)
  • Gene Scherer     (Actor)
  • Peter Steele     (Musician)
  • Edward Augustine 'Big Ed' Walsh     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Augustine 'Big Ed' Walsh<1>
    • He was born in Plains (PA) on May 14, 1881 (a Saturday) and died in Pompano Beach (FL) on May 26, 1959 (a Tuesday).
    • Plains is located in Luzerne County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Simpson (which is located in Lackawanna County).
    • Pompano Beach is located in Broward County, Florida.
    • At the time of his death, he was 78.

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.